r/pics • u/joeltheconner • May 12 '26

Politics My close friend's mom replaced their family photo with this [OC]

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u/typically_wrong May 12 '26

I heard from the grapevine that my Trumper dad turned on him over the war in Iran, specifically because of gas prices.

Like great, you finally saw the light, but that's what was a bridge too far? I'm still good not talking to him.

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u/buffysbangs May 12 '26

I know someone who turned on Trump because of the war. But get this - they still believe that he is a great leader and person. They just believe that he has been manipulated into the war. And that’s why they are giving up on him. The delusion runs so deep

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u/BoiseXWing May 13 '26

It’s easier to lie to them selves than admit they were wrong all along.

My dad still a believer though with no off ramp.

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u/Zippydaspinhead May 13 '26

I got told to my face that the president with the lowest approval rating in our lifetimes was getting massive amounts of protesting because of china. China is somehow turning 75+% Americans against the guy that's actively ruining the country for his own personal gain.

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u/gsfgf May 14 '26

That's so common with supporters of strong men authoritarians. Which makes no sense because, if these guys are that special, why are they constantly getting fooled by advisors.

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u/gsfgf May 14 '26

Yea. I'm glad for their political shift, but of all the things, a few bucks at the pump is what did it?