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bif

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25. At least you're still talking

Reply to Warpy (Reply #24)

Sat Jul 26, 2025, 04:56 PM

Jul 26

I had a weird experience with an old friend. For some reason, he decided we were no longer friends. (I'll keep this short). We hadn't talked in several years. So I gave him a call and he said, "I don't want to talk to you." I asked him if I did something wrong and could we discuss this and this was his response: "When we hang up, it's the last time I ever want to hear from you." Needless to say I was shocked. I don't think it was politics. Just have no idea what I did wrong.

Anyway, glad you're still on speaking terms. Don't beat yourself up about it.

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I had an experience last night that left me questioning myself. [View all] 1WorldHope Jul 26 OP

I don't think you're in a liberal cult TexLaProgressive Jul 26 #1

He did sound a little depressed right when we started. 1WorldHope Jul 26 #6

Strike a balance between fighting back, and doing non-political related things so you don't burn out. bearsfootball516 Jul 26 #2

Yes. Balance is the key. And reading the room. 1WorldHope Jul 26 #8

I live in Northern Indiana and the afternoons have been miserable. bearsfootball516 Jul 26 #12

And going outside really is the key to feeling better. 1WorldHope Jul 26 #13

All the time. But like you, I was raised with empathy and love. What's happening now is polluting the human spirit. mjvpi Jul 26 #3

Thank you for your empathy! I should have more for myself. 1WorldHope Jul 26 #9

First, a big virtual hug to you. And second, I worry too, that I come across that way sometimes. CrispyQ Jul 26 #4

I felt your virtual hug immediately. 1WorldHope Jul 26 #5

It sounds as though you did not know your stepbrother as well as you thought. pandr32 Jul 26 #7

Ahh, not alone, that sounds good. 1WorldHope Jul 26 #10

I don't think you did anything wrong. yardwork Jul 26 #11

As my grandpa always said, "Ain't it the truth." 1WorldHope Jul 26 #14

Our grandparents lived through some things. yardwork Jul 26 #15

Politics became "personality politics" then "identity politics" and then "cult politics" Thank RW hate media. usonian Jul 26 #16

No. H2O Man Jul 26 #17

No, you don't belong to a cult. You're just still fighting. haele Jul 26 #18

I used to feel like he does. That our vote didn't matter. 1WorldHope Jul 26 #23

I do have feelings like that... If I had all the $$$ needed to travel the next four years and tune out, boy would hlthe2b Jul 26 #19

I would feel the same. Being retired gives me way too much time to think. 1WorldHope Jul 26 #21

If he doesn't have internet or cable television... hunter Jul 26 #20

You have learned a valuable lesson. ananda Jul 26 #22

Conservatives are wired differently from those of us on the left Warpy Jul 26 #24

At least you're still talking bif Jul 26 #25

Ow. 1WorldHope Jul 26 #29

You had the mental clarity and humility to question yourself. That's increasingly rare. chia Jul 26 #26

How kind. Thank you. 1WorldHope Jul 26 #30

Everyday! nm mikewv Jul 26 #27

Why is this about you? MorbidButterflyTat Jul 26 #28

Thank you for your concern. 1WorldHope Jul 26 #31