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Cirsium

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Reply to Playingmantis (Original post)

Wed Feb 4, 2026, 06:09 PM

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There isn't an a easy answer. I finally likened it to having a friend who became and alcoholic or a drug addict, or to an abusive spouse. MAGA = abuse. Without the abuse, there is no MAGA, and none of us should ever have to endure abuse.

This has nothing to do with political philosophies, nor with "differing opinions," nor with "always being a Republican." MAGA is a cult, and being given license to abuse others is the attraction for the cult members.

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Common Problem Need advice [View all] Playingmantis Wednesday OP

Easy, I don't talk to them mountain grammy Wednesday #1

It's sad, but the truth is tRUMP has destroyed more families, friendships and countries more than bluestarone Wednesday #2

Destroying families is the point... GiqueCee Wednesday #5

I avoid MAGA utterly - whether former friends, or family. They are in a cult. It's not worth the effort. NewHendoLib Wednesday #3

Similar story here Cirsium Wednesday #4

Remind him that it is now the gqp building the concentration camps on u.s. soil for u.s. prisoners of war. Clouds Passing Wednesday #6

You might find this helpful. It has helped a lot of people both leave MAGA and deal with family/friends who are MAGA. Amaryllis Wednesday #7

Problem is he doesnt want to leave,,He thinks Trump is wonderful Playingmantis Yesterday #8

It is also for family and friends of people who dont want to leave.The guy who started it and runs it is very good. Amaryllis Yesterday #9