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.
Just cos u don’t agree with someone for some of their ideas that’s no reason to cut them off. Tell him u don’t agree explain why and tell him u don’t want to discuss it with him and if he forces u to u will leave.
U can fundamentally disagree with someone and still have a respectful relationship.
Think about it from his perspective u are associating/supporting people he believe are just as bad as u believe elon/trump is. It sounds like he is still respectful of you for who you are.
“Yeah, sure my friend here is a nazi sympathiser, but he respects me”
It’s important to be tolerant and to respect other people even if we disagree on things. But there are limits to that.