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2naSalit

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2. Hmm...

Reply to Ninga (Original post)

Wed May 7, 2025, 12:26 PM

May 7

A conundrum with a lesson?

How hard would it be to simply show them some decency by offering a simple condolence? It's not a political thing to show you aren't shallow like the magat mind is. Could serve to keep from relationships, however detached, going sour over a small thing.

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This message was self-deleted by its author [View all] Ninga May 7 OP

Offer condolences to keep the peace and ask if they plan to deport the remains for burial. bucolic_frolic May 7 #1

I like your spirit. Ninga May 7 #5

Hmm... 2naSalit May 7 #2

I know, you are correct, it shouldn't be that hard. I don't want to, but will reluctantly. At the end of Ninga May 7 #7

It is. 2naSalit May 7 #8

If it were me, I would say something the next time I run into my neighbor. Raven123 May 7 #3

I view a lot of Republicans as delusional Stargleamer May 7 #4

I'd keep it civil and offer them condolences. bif May 7 #6

So you can't express a sympathy for Mr Ninga. Is that wrong? Well you did ask the question ... marble falls May 7 #9

It doesn't cost you anything to be kind, regardless of your neighbor's politics. Ocelot II May 7 #10

It's been helpful for me here,today, to open the emotional gate and let reason in.... Ninga May 7 #13

I'd put on my passive-aggressive jerk hat PikaBlue May 7 #11

Thanks. I'm going to actually consider this. Ninga May 7 #12

After an alert and discussion with the hosts, locking. Emile May 7 #14

Use your best judgement. It wouldn't hurt and hopefully you'll feel good about yourself. Fla Dem May 7 #15