Do most of your friends agree with your political views? (1 Viewer)

[Phil Elliott]

Real mix of political views in our families, friends and work colleagues.

 

[JIslander]

Probably not -- I try not to get into political discussions, but I grew up in Maryland and now in South Carolina --

 

[crackattack]

Pretty even split. I have a very diverse group of friends. 

 

[The Commish]

No....most are content with being on the "sides".  Not much for is to talk about on the topic of politics. 

 

[glvsav37]

My brother is a polar opposite of me when it comes to politics. We both know it and just don't bring politics up.

My brother as well. He is ultra liberal but unfortunately yoU can’t have a conversation with him without him turning it political, and not in a good way.  He has become One of the most insulting person I know if you don’t believe in his views 100%. He and my mother (old maga people) fight like cats and dogs.  I flat out stopped talking to him, thankfully he lives 6 hours away so i don’t have to see him regularly    
 As for my friends. I’m moderate republican to libertarian, and my closest friends are maga flag waving conspiracy theory junkies that live on fox and hannity.  

 

[timschochet]

Some of the posts in here have been refreshing, others have been really depressing. We are so divided as a country right now. 

 

[dickey moe]

All over the map. I consider that a good thing.

 

[Stoneworker]

Probably 70/30 liberal.  I live in an insanely liberal Chicago suburb.   My kids know one kid at school whose parents voted for Trump.   Total.  One.  It’s a bubble here.

But my extended family and neighbors growing up were almost all conservative.   Went to a funeral a few weeks ago back home.  One of my dad’s cousins showed up to lunch wearing a Trump hat.  Most of my parents’ neighbors (who I grew up around and still know/see) voted Trump.

I’ve always been politically aware (as far back as age 7-8) but really just don’t talk politics with extended family and neighbors back home.   Just not worth the damage to friendships.   Most folks on “the other side” are genuinely good people; we just disagree on politics.  I’ve gotten to know a few folks in this forum who are polar opposite me politically.   They seem like really good people and hopefully all those on “the other side” who I have true engagement with feel similarly about me.

Good anecdotes.

There's obviously a huge difference between real life and an internet forum when it comes to politics.

IRL most of my friends are through shared activities (e.g fantasy football leagues, sports teams, work, etc). If I bring up a disagreeable political opinion in conversation (e.g. poking fun of the Woke crowd) that falls flat, whatever just apologize and move on. And vice versa. Or explore it before it gets too emotional. Don't ruin the other good stuff.

 

[KiddLattimer]

Maybe 10% of my friends are in my political lane. Everyone else just regurgitates what they hear on their cable news channel of choice

 

[supermike80]

I actually see that from both sides a lot. I'm conservative on fiscal issue and pretty liberal on social issues. So my side of the family (who is mostly hard core liberal) thinks I'm a stupid Trump loving Republican. My wife's side of the family is mostly hard core conservatives. Who think I'm an Obama loving bleeding heart snowflake. 

I must be doing something right if everyone thinks I'm "just not thinking for myself". My wife is more conservative than I am we don't agree on all politics and have had some great discussions on it. We respect each other's opinions and never talk down to each other. Wish more people could talk politics like that. Neither side has a monopoly on good ideas or bad ideas. We could sometimes learn things if we listened with an open mind. 

I agree and i disagree.  I mean when they start into their stuff I respect their opinion.  I may not agree but thats ok. 

 

[Ghost Rider]

I almost never discuss politics with friends, except for mainly one, but I have a pretty good idea where most stand.  The one friend I do discuss them with identifies as a Libertarian, while I am an independent, so we are often in agreement about a lot of stuff, although he seems to default more to the conservative views more often than not, while I do not, but it's all good.  I have known the guy for over 30 years, and we are more likely to get into a friendly disagreement about music than politics.  

 

[Da Guru]

Since I don't really fit into one political party no but I don't really ever talk about politics except here a little

      I never do in my day to day life as there really is no need.  In here it is kind of fun even if you don`t agree. 

Like I doubt Tim talks politics all day like he does here. Tim want to weigh in?

 

[T J]

My brother is a polar opposite of me when it comes to politics. We both know it and just don't bring politics up.

I want nothing to do with my brother anymore and it’s because of the way he expresses his politics. I am very Republican. He is very Democrat. It was fine until Trump. He started talking about people in the midwest being nazis, in a cult, and just really awful things that included his family back home - he’s gay and now lives in West Hollywood. He was my best man, so no issues until the last few years when he just went off the deep end.  Now he can basically rot for all I care. 

 

[dkp993]

      I never do in my day to day life as there really is no need.  In here it is kind of fun even if you don`t agree. 

Like I doubt Tim talks politics all day like he does here. Tim want to weigh in?

Just remember, you asked for it.  

 

[timschochet]

      I never do in my day to day life as there really is no need.  In here it is kind of fun even if you don`t agree. 

Like I doubt Tim talks politics all day like he does here. Tim want to weigh in?

When people talk politics with me, I talk it with them. I don’t instigate. 
The unfortunate thing, for me, is that ever since Trump appeared on the scene things have gotten more tense. People are wary of each other. While nobody is innocent of the blame for our current divide, I mostly blame him. 

 

[BladeRunner]

When people talk politics with me, I talk it with them. I don’t instigate. 
The unfortunate thing, for me, is that ever since Trump appeared on the scene things have gotten more tense. People are wary of each other. While nobody is innocent of the blame for our current divide, I mostly blame him. 

I blame it on the rain.  

 

[Phil Elliott]

Some of the posts in here have been refreshing, others have been really depressing. We are so divided as a country right now. 

I think I may have said this before, regardless of how extreme (either way) anyone's posting's on here are, I feel I could have sit down and have a beer with them.

 

[Snoopy]

I blame it on the rain.  

Who wrote in the Milli Vinilli response for you?

 

[Terminalxylem]

Yes, most do.  But I grew up with rational people. 

Agree 100%.

 

[Terminalxylem]

Seriously though, my friends and coworkers are very diverse in terms of race/ethnicity, religion and age, but a big chunk of them are employed in the medical field. We rarely talk about politics, mostly due to lack of interest from my end, but when political topics come up, the opinions are overwhelmingly liberal. My few conservative friends/coworkers are moderate in their views, and I know no one who supports the Trump/populist branch of modern conservatism.

 

[timschochet]

Seriously though, my friends and coworkers are very diverse in terms of race/ethnicity, religion and age, but a big chunk of them are employed in the medical field. We rarely talk about politics, mostly due to lack of interest from my end, but when political topics come up, the opinions are overwhelmingly liberal. My few conservative friends/coworkers are moderate in their views, and I know no one who supports the Trump/populist branch of modern conservatism.

Thank you. If you’re employed in the medical field then the question of Covid/vaccines/masks must have come up again and again. How did those conversations go? 

 

[Terminalxylem]

Thank you. If you’re employed in the medical field then the question of Covid/vaccines/masks must have come up again and again. How did those conversations go? 

With my friends? Fine, as we’re nearly all boosted, wear masks all day as a condition of our employment, and live in a state with a relatively small antivax/mask/covid denial population.

I have one friend who’s unvaccinated. He’s 22 and grew up in an antivax household. He knows I feel strongly about vaccination. I told him I don’t agree with his choice, but have no interest in getting into conflict over it. I also let him know I’m happy to answer any questions he has about covid or the vaccines.

I had one coworker who chose not to get vaccinated. I didn’t like her for many reasons, but political ideology wasn’t one of them. She left her position, in part because her antivax stance conflicted with hospital policy.

 

[knowledge dropper]

Most of my friends are right of me.  It forces me to keep my meme game sharp.  
 

Wife is left but has moved right over the years or did the left just move further left?  

 

[Snotbubbles]

About 50/50.  I like to hear their opinions on topics but they usually won't debate me about them because I make them question their position so they usually just get mad at me.  

 

[dkp993]

About 50/50.  I like to hear their opinions on topics but they usually won't debate me about them because I make them question their position so they usually just get mad at me.  

You sound fun.   
 

*I kid.  Was low hanging fruit.  

 

[Snotbubbles]

You sound fun.   
 

*I kid.  Was low hanging fruit.  

I'm not.  LOL.  

 

[MAC_32]

No, but good luck finding any on either extreme in my bubble. Doesn't have anything to do with their politics, specifically. But there are some strong correlations between those beliefs and personality traits I don't have the time nor energy for.

 

[supermike80]

Many moons ago, way before the position we are in now, I made it a point to not discuss politics on facebook, with anyone, ever.  My aunt is pretty far right politically and my ex girlfriend is wayyyyy left.  They would post memes and links all day supporting their political stances and it started to irritate me. I found out facebook will let you essentially block certain links or sources individually.   That was massively helpful and I do it quite a bit.  That way when they post something I am interested in, like their families or other non political stuff, I can see that.  But if they post a link to a vox or fox article, I don't see that post.  Love it

 

[steeler6]

Many moons ago, way before the position we are in now, I made it a point to not discuss politics on facebook, with anyone, ever.  My aunt is pretty far right politically and my ex girlfriend is wayyyyy left.  They would post memes and links all day supporting their political stances and it started to irritate me. I found out facebook will let you essentially block certain links or sources individually.   That was massively helpful and I do it quite a bit.  That way when they post something I am interested in, like their families or other non political stuff, I can see that.  But if they post a link to a vox or fox article, I don't see that post.  Love it

This is the reason I deleted my account during the 2020 election cycle. I only joined Facebook to see where all my high school friends wound up. Watching some of them try to out meme each other on a daily basis became a waste oil my time. 

 

[kface]

Yes...my fundamental principles

end the graft

keep costs down

let people do what they want

protect the environment

help the poor to help themselves

 

[roadkill1292]

Generally, yes. Values matter.

 

[Steve Tasker]

No idea.  I can probably count on one hand the number of people with whom I'd have a conversation about either politics or religion.  

 

[MTskibum]

I have friends on both the far left and far right although historically the majority of my friends tend to be to the right.

 

[Jayrod]

I'm fairly conservative, but one of the only people I know in my closest circles that voted for Biden, would support legalization of marijuana and was pro-vaccine.  I live in a VERY conservative area (like 90%+ white Christian Republican).  Anything near the center is "liberal" around here.