my dad specifically has really been feeding into hypermasculine, gun-loving, “true American” MAGA nonsense. I am gay and while he has no issue with me or my partner he continues to align himself with people who do not believe in my right to exist. He didn’t believe Elon did a nazi salute. He said I was listening to the liberal propaganda. Now that trump has pulled out all the stops and continues to implement project 2025, I question whether I can still be in contact with him. Even if he is not (outwardly) rooting on everything, him not condemning what is happening to me seems like he is doubling down on his beliefs.
I am drained mentally and honestly think that he will continue supporting the destruction of this country and the rights of millions all because he idealizes their “alignment” with masculinity, guns, the military, traditions, etc.
How do I approach the topic with him and tell him it’s either me or these beliefs/trump? Is that selfish of me? I know some people say that this will only further the divide but honestly I feel like things now are irreperable and I should not be involved with people who turn a blind eye to fascism.
I don’t see how that’s the same at all tbh
“Holy false equivalence, Batman!”
Both are destroying families because of politics and being convinced by people who don’t know them, that their family is worth less than ideology.
Ideology? He’s passing laws that are killing and torturing people.
Women are dying outside of hospitals that are too scared of being sued to treat them. Immigrants are being sent to Guantanamo Bay. Trans people are being systematically erased from government documents and having their passports confiscated.
These are real things that irreparably harm, not just ideas.