I’m a high schooler. My dad knows I support Trump. He hates him, just like those libtards on Twitter. He seriously has Stage 4 TDS. He comes home and turns on CNN or MSNBC on TV.
It has become so bad that he cannot accept the other side’s viewpoint. He called me “very bright, but blinded” because I think “Trump is some sort savior” to me (like Jesus Christ).
This morning, it was raining. My mom owns a Trump Hotel umbrella. My dad became very offended at the umbrella and literally said “not to bring the umbrella” to school. I broke my silence and said, “Do you really hate him that much to be offended over an umbrella?”
During the car ride to school, he called me “an idiot” and said that “I will learn soon” about how bad Trump is. He then went on about telling me why he was voting for child sniffer:
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He said, “Trump did horrendous during the pandemic and should have been a better leader.” One thing he doesn’t understand is the role of federalism in the government. He really believes that Trump is the sole person responsible for the pandemic and believes that Trump should have done more “for the American people.” He thinks Ron DeSantis is an idiot while Fredo killed his citizens in his own state. Also, I asked him how the hell Biden would be a better leader, he responded, “He will listen to the scientists.”
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He called Trump a racist because “he refuses to condemn white supremacists” (even though he did multiple times) and “said that there were very fine people on both sides” (an obvious hoax).
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He said that he “inherited the economy under Obama.” I told him about the best unemployment numbers we ever had and he gave credit to Obama for it.
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I told him that party platforms change each election cycle and he responded, “I’m a Republican too! I work for the Defense Department. The true Republicans hate him.” This statement just blew me away on how far away from reality he really is. He calls himself a “Republican” as well because he “believes in the Republican platform of defense” (because he really believes Republicans only want to increase the military and defense funding).
He claims to be Catholic but votes Democrat. He called me a “blind follower” of Trump. The funniest thing he said was after we arrived at school, he said “to check what you watch and the information you get.” This is coming from a guy who watches CNN and MSNBC.
TLDR: My dad became so offended by a Trump Hotel umbrella and I asked why he hates Trump so much he is offended by an umbrella. I continue to ask him why he is voting for Biden, and he pushes out mainstream media talking points like a Stage 4 TDS sufferer.
Thanks for reading my rant, coming from a high schooler.
Your dad sucks.
Call him a cuck and ask him "Who fucked mom in front of you to make me?" for the lulz.
JK, don't do that - it'd be very disrespectful (but totally true).
Not even as a joke. Some men like to give horrendously bad advice, and then they are surprised when somebody else follows it.
I'm sorry your father called you an idiot - that's not acceptable. Stay strong, keep the faith and you will be proven right in time. I'm glad we have young people like you with their heads screwed on right!
Elder pede here with some advice. Flush it. Politics is not nearly as important as your relationship with your father, you have your young opinion (which I agree with completely), and he has his. I was like you at your age which again is a good thing but the older I get the more I realize life goes by much more quickly than you think! Agree to disagree and find other common interests to focus on. MAGA on!
Just remember this when you can vote (assuming you're not 18), and then crush the libs for all they're worth.
I wish my daughter had friends that think like you. I can say with certainty that dads are still learning and figuring stuff out. I asked my dad a few years ago if he had it all figured out. He asked “Have what figured out?” I said, “You know life and stuff.” He laughed and said, “No, but I’ll let you know when I do!” He passed at 83 from prostate cancer. He never let me know. Rest easy, Pop. Wish I’d listened more.
It's the nature of things for parents to be frustrated that their kids "don't get it". And you can't force feed someone a red pill, especially not a parent, so you're stuck with the balancing act that everyone who's got a family member with divisive opinions does. The temptation to try and score rhetorical points on him is going to be pretty intense (particularly on Nov 4th, lol) but sometimes it's better in the long run to be stoic about it.
I know it may not be much comfort to know you're not alone in having to do that particular bullshit family harmony dance, but it's true. It's just the nature of things. Living, I mean. But soon enough you'll be 18 and you can do what the hell you want; and even if he's still suffering from TDS, going off to college and getting some physical distance can take the heat off.
Unfortunately, there are too many liberal catholics (note the small "c") who are hard-left. I live near Portland, where there's lots of them like that.
Unfortunately, the only way they learn is when life experience smacks them right upside the head.
Keep your chin up, pede... someday, he may indeed find rationality.
If God exists, these sort of religious folks are in for SOME SHIT.
God is going to take an absolute dump on their souls. You support murdering babies to make sure people's worldly, selfish desires are fulfilled? LMAO have you even read the Bible, fuckwads?!
Bravo young man! Sorry about your Dad, he is totally brainwashed, only time can cure him. Keep fighting the good fight and keep thinking your own thoughts.
That blows OP. The reality is, MANY older people grew up trusting the media when they had some credibility and just seem to have missed the MASSIVE shift to pure lies. I think this effects millions and millions with TDS nationwide.
My dad, long dead, said to me "... but I voted for Obama". I said "Dad, I didn't even vote for Obama, that trader needs to swing from a tree." We didn't talk much after that and he died suddenly from his cancer treatment not long after. Moral of the story: sometimes dad's are wrong and then they die. I sympathize. I hope you can find peace with him.
You’re an amazing kid! Your writing is clear, well-reasoned, and well-written! You are being gaslighted by someone who has somehow managed to absorb literally all the Democrat’s asinine talking points. You must get your IQ from your mom because your dad is clearly retarded.
Hang in there, dear. I'm getting the same load of [email protected] from my youngest son. It all depends upon one's source for news. CNN and MSNBC are FOS, but they are also rather convincing, if they are the ONLY source for news. They get their information from either the New York Times or the Washington Post, neither of which are remotely close to honest or fair.
Read. Listen carefully. Learn to go to the original document or video for news stories.
Each of us tries to make the best call possible on important matters like voting. Reasonable minds will differ. It is more important to find out why the two of you disagree than for either of you to persuade the other.
Continue to show your father respect and openness to his ideas. Make it a project to find out what it takes to change his mind, respectfully. This is a long-term project. You are not going to persuade him to do anything in the next week, but you might find out what is important to him, in this election.
Make it a point to get along with him, without necessarily agreeing with him. This is a big-time adult skill, and it will serve you well.
Turn off CNN and start showing your father videos of old Joe groping kids. He might open his eyes
If you were my son, I hug ya and tell ya how proud I am that you like Trump and that your lucky to be alive in this time.
Call Child Support Services and tell them your Dad touched you like Hunter Biden touched his 14 yesr old niece... all fixed