What do you feel like saying, right now?

[cheerfulgreek]

Originally Posted by Zach

That’s kind of hypocritical when you demonstrated a certain level of class by ignoring a person who just happened to vote for Trump, when she was just trying to have light conversation with you. Don’t get me wrong, Trump is an idiot, but at the same time, it’s classless of you to ignore somebody for no reason at all, other than the fact of who they voted for.

Oh, dear God, the classic false equivalence. First off, voting for Trump isn’t just a casual political preference like picking Coke over Pepsi. It’s a statement. It’s a statement that you’re willing to overlook (or even endorse) racism, misogyny, corruption, and a complete disregard for truth. Ignoring someone who openly supports a moron who tried to undermine democracy isn’t “classless”, it’s a rational boundary.

Besides, let’s not pretend Trump supporters are simply people with differing opinions. Polls and studies consistently show that Donald Trump’s base is fueled by grievances tied to race, gender, and authoritarian leanings, not policies or principles. So no, I don’t feel obligated to entertain light conversation with someone who made that choice. If they’re comfortable supporting bigotry, they can handle being ignored. Period.

And frankly, I couldn’t care less how that makes me look — not in front of filth.