Darkmakaimura
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I just be like "I don't talk politics" and leave it at that.
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How do you deal with woke family members or friends?
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King of Foxes
Banned
i live in Eastern Europe. I have no woke family or friends.
Not a lot of woke shit here at all.
Not a lot of woke shit here at all.
betrayal
Banned
This is actually very simple. Just confront her with simple facts. Either she will answer only nonsense, or she will ignore it, in which case you simply say the facts again very calmly. This is actually enough to show at least all the other people at the table that she is an idiot. Just beware, no matter how wrong she is, you cannot expect such people to change their opinion at this moment.
Stiflers Mom
Banned
Most of my friends are really moderate. Usually a bit leaning to the more left side.
I just try to give my arguments.
Most of them are quite baffled when I tell them I am a huge pacifist, and Trump is the most pacifist POTUS I have ever witnessed. For instance.
A huge talking point here in the EU is the refugee crisis. These left leaning types are usually pro refugee, without thinking about the consequences. It's actually quite easy to get them stumbling on their arguments with a few questions about the possible outcome if all of Africa and the middle east decides to come here, and how we could cope with this.
I just try to give my arguments.
Most of them are quite baffled when I tell them I am a huge pacifist, and Trump is the most pacifist POTUS I have ever witnessed. For instance.
A huge talking point here in the EU is the refugee crisis. These left leaning types are usually pro refugee, without thinking about the consequences. It's actually quite easy to get them stumbling on their arguments with a few questions about the possible outcome if all of Africa and the middle east decides to come here, and how we could cope with this.
ValiantTraveler
Member
Thank God ther's no woke where I live.
Nico_D
Member
Woke or not, religion or politics, people who are so sure their opinion or view of the world is the only right one that they feel they have the right to preach it, bore me and I personally choose not to have anything to do with them.
Which gives me, finally, a perfect opportunity to insert this awesome clip:
Which gives me, finally, a perfect opportunity to insert this awesome clip:
teezzy
Banned
A couple weeks ago, I stayed home practicing Tekken combos while my other buddies got together for a board game night. I'm the most reclusive of the clique, so this is common.
Allegedly, at some point during the night, my friends got into a discussion about fried foods, and how grease works. My buddy, who is obese, said he was trying to eat healthier and was using an air fryer to promote this new life choice.
The other, more conservative leaning friend, apart from myself, of the group called him out on this and saying, "dude, it doesn't matter how you cook it if you're still eating like 30 chicken nuggets a day!"
Then they somehow got into an argument about the health benefits of using an air fryer and at some point my most leftist, Twitter woke, buddy accused my Republican mate of 'mansplaining' fried food to him.
The next day us two right-leaning friends went to Costco together and I was nearly in tears as he told me the story because it was so ridiculous. The point where you're so woke you accuse another man explaining something to you as 'mansplaining' is the day you need to tuck your dick between your legs and cluck.
Allegedly, at some point during the night, my friends got into a discussion about fried foods, and how grease works. My buddy, who is obese, said he was trying to eat healthier and was using an air fryer to promote this new life choice.
The other, more conservative leaning friend, apart from myself, of the group called him out on this and saying, "dude, it doesn't matter how you cook it if you're still eating like 30 chicken nuggets a day!"
Then they somehow got into an argument about the health benefits of using an air fryer and at some point my most leftist, Twitter woke, buddy accused my Republican mate of 'mansplaining' fried food to him.
The next day us two right-leaning friends went to Costco together and I was nearly in tears as he told me the story because it was so ridiculous. The point where you're so woke you accuse another man explaining something to you as 'mansplaining' is the day you need to tuck your dick between your legs and cluck.
DeafTourette
Perpetually Offended
That clip is CLUTCH! And so needed for everyone! Not just TDS addled folks but anyone on the right who is just as belligerent as those folks! We all need to eat humble pie every now again. Myself included... I HAVE had some humble pie and be reminded that we're all humans and we all are children of God.
Thank you for this clip!
I think lack of individuality is part of their ideology.
America Is Having a Moral Convulsion
Levels of trust in this country—in our institutions, in our politics, and in one another—are in precipitous decline. And when social trust collapses, nations fail. Can we get it back before it’s too late?
www.theatlantic.com
V4skunk
Banned
My cousin was telling every one in my family i'm a Nazi because i support Brexit and like Trump.
I sent him a message on Facebook telling him he is a faggot and the next time we meet will be a long time from now, most likely at a family funeral and that i will smash the fucker up.
I sent him a message on Facebook telling him he is a faggot and the next time we meet will be a long time from now, most likely at a family funeral and that i will smash the fucker up.
Torrent of Pork
Banned
So a normal employed person's schedule then.
PS- much love for my 2nd and 3rd shift Gaffers, please ignore the joke.
ipukespiders
Member
In “real life” I’m so ambiguous that no one but my wife and kids have any idea about my beliefs. I really don’t need to have my in-laws hating me because that would just put unnecessary pressure on my wife. If I’m drinking I have to be super careful, because my filter stops working, so I have to catch myself.
Super Mario
Banned
We try to change the subject. Religion, politics, sex, are all topics that should never be discussed. Especially with family.
But when some woke person tries to, they are quickly shot down for being stupid. They never have anything good to say other than "Trump is bad, homeless should be given your money, not mine, racism this".
I have been to some cringey family gatherings that were all woke. It is so bad.
But when some woke person tries to, they are quickly shot down for being stupid. They never have anything good to say other than "Trump is bad, homeless should be given your money, not mine, racism this".
I have been to some cringey family gatherings that were all woke. It is so bad.
Super Mario
Banned
I'll give you the "education" piece. We all know the value of a Liberal arts degree.
Republicans make more money, and are happier though. I feel bad for the people that think an indoctrination is the measure of success.
scoobidoo112
Member
You engage them calmly and civilly.
Eventually they'll become emotionally unstable, have a breakdown, call everyone around them a Nazi, *phobe or *ist, embarrass themselves and retreat to their safe space.
The problem solves itself really.
Eventually they'll become emotionally unstable, have a breakdown, call everyone around them a Nazi, *phobe or *ist, embarrass themselves and retreat to their safe space.
The problem solves itself really.
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Lunatic_Gamer
Gold Member
Just ignore the person altogether. Problem solved.
Phunkydiabetic
Banned
Why was this comment deleted? This is like the fourth comment I've seen deleted in the past week or so. What's going on here?
raduque
Member
That's the "loving and tolerant" left for you.
Stouffers
Banned
But they’re feeling pressured to disown you.
The Bloody-Nine
Member
Yep. As per usual, angry, miserable and full of hatred. A thoroughly charming bunch.
EverydayBeast
thinks Halo Infinite is a new graphical benchmark
Every time I see “woke” I can’t take anything seriously lol
EverythingsOverrated
Member
It depends on the person.
Being in California I have a ton of friends that used to be traditional liberals that are now ultra woke. Some of them have become insufferable while others are still willing to have civil conversations. The insufferable ones I just ask them questions to hear out their logic. What's weird is sometimes they get really mad about that
If it's someone I don't know well I just skirt around the topic because you don't know who's going to blow up and freak put over you not agreeing with them 100% and that's always a waste of time
Being in California I have a ton of friends that used to be traditional liberals that are now ultra woke. Some of them have become insufferable while others are still willing to have civil conversations. The insufferable ones I just ask them questions to hear out their logic. What's weird is sometimes they get really mad about that
If it's someone I don't know well I just skirt around the topic because you don't know who's going to blow up and freak put over you not agreeing with them 100% and that's always a waste of time
ExpandKong
Banned
There's a spectrum of responses, but none of them really involve debating a person or trying to explain something to them. If someone's far enough gone that I would internally classify them as "woke" then it's pretty much never worth responding to or acknowledging them.
DESTROYA
Member
Because it’s pretty rude and uncalled for calling someone “fucking stupid” because they identify with either party and then doubling down and insulting all of your family.
Why was this comment deleted? This is like the fourth comment I've seen deleted in the past week or so. What's going on here?
Why did you like this post and want to encourage more of this type of posting ? It was well deserved in my opinion.
Reptars Revenge
Member
I was make sure to throw a dollar their way when I’m waiting at an intersection. Kindness
BILLY BIG BALLS
Member
It would be a welcome change to have more woke' family members, to balance the one that called a black lady on television a 'jiggaboo' out of nowhere like it's 1974 and he's in the national front and it's a casual term used in everyday conversation. gonna have to rely on my gf's family for that I guess
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M1chl
Currently Gif and Meme Champion
It's insane that even such useless topic as politics are casually thrown into the ring during dinner. I guess I am glad, that Bolshevik created the situation where people don't think that anything can be done, so people don't talk about that shit in here anymore.
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pennythoughts
Member
My family is mostly indifferent towards politics. I think one of my sisters would cheat on her husband with Ben Shapiro if she got the chance but otherwise you won't really catch any of us talking politics with each other.
Phunkydiabetic
Banned
I didnt like or encourage the post. As I said, I've been seeing posts that are deleted and I can't help but wonder why they are being whisked away never to be seen. It seems bizarre for a forum that prides itself in being so open and free to voice opinions to see them swept under a rug. This is his opinion on Trump followers, a crass opinion no doubt but surely you have seen the opinions people here have about the "left" or people who vote Democrat right?
Here is another one from the Returnal thread. Remember that thread? The one about the rsd looking game but the thread immediately devolved into whining about how ugly the main character was? If they are so egregious why isn't a ban or warning being issued and the post left up for posterity? It just kinda reeks of steering the narrative in a direction. Nothing to see here folks!
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I didnt like or encourage the post. As I said, I've been seeing posts that are deleted and I can't help but wonder why they are being whisked away never to be seen. It seems bizarre for a forum that prides itself in being so open and free to voice opinions to see them swept under a rug. This is his opinion on Trump followers, a crass opinion no doubt but surely you have seen the opinions people here have about the "left" or people who vote Democrat right?
Here is another one from the Returnal thread. Remember that thread? The one about the rsd looking game but the thread immediately devolved into whining about how ugly the main character was? If they are so egregious why isn't a ban or warning being issued and the post left up for posterity? It just kinda reeks of steering the narrative in a direction. Nothing to see here folks!
Flying Toaster
Member
I don't mind it at all. I welcome anyone with differing opinions to sit down and chat, at the end of the conversation we can both look back and not think of each other as horrible assholes then it is a win. Honestly wokeness as the internet likes to call it is not a problem for me. Being a giant asshole is. If a person cannot go through a conversation without name calling, flailing around with abstract concepts that do not bring merit to the argument or just flame out and end up being aggressive those are the things that I dislike. Vastly different opinions are fine for the most part unless they fundamentally go against my morals/ethics and even then if the converstation gets a bit lively but does not become an enraged emotional dumpster fire then I am fine with it.
Happosai
Hold onto your panties
I have a large family in the U.S. with 98% being super left-wing liberal and loud about it. The family I have South of the border (myself included) are pretty conservative. To deal with it? Don't bring up politics at all. I tried it once years ago and the family wanted to kill me. Once someone goes woke...you can't fix them. This is another reason why I enjoy being detached from social media, news via internet / TV / or paper.
DESTROYA
Member
It was so crass it was probably reported. We definitely should not encourage these types of posts, sure shit on one party or the other all you want but when you start throwing blatant idiotic statements and making it personal it should be off limits , adding to the rudeness and making it even more personal by extended the insult to family members.I didnt like or encourage the post. As I said, I've been seeing posts that are deleted and I can't help but wonder why they are being whisked away never to be seen. It seems bizarre for a forum that prides itself in being so open and free to voice opinions to see them swept under a rug. This is his opinion on Trump followers, a crass opinion no doubt but surely you have seen the opinions people here have about the "left" or people who vote Democrat right?
Here is another one from the Returnal thread. Remember that thread? The one about the rsd looking game but the thread immediately devolved into whining about how ugly the main character was? If they are so egregious why isn't a ban or warning being issued and the post left up for posterity? It just kinda reeks of steering the narrative in a direction. Nothing to see here folks!
The mods did there job and I applaud them for it.
DragoonWalker
Member
I work in an industry dominated by nothing but woke. It's party of every company's policy. Every other person is a blue haired feminist. Thank god the corona virus forced everyone to work from home so now I no longer to face them or listen to their bullshit on a regular basis.
Friends... it's simple. The more woke they are, the more limited our friendship will be. Pretty easy since woke people like to bring it up in every occasion so I know who to avoid.
Friends... it's simple. The more woke they are, the more limited our friendship will be. Pretty easy since woke people like to bring it up in every occasion so I know who to avoid.
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