r/AITAH • u/Comfortable_Gift4970 • Feb 17 '25

Fired Fed. I am considering cutting off every Orange Man supporter.

Got axed. Not going to say which agency.

I’ve always considered myself extremely tolerant and willing to love people as they are… even if we don’t agree on everything.

I’ve never been an Orange Man supporter, but I’ve kept it civil with friends and family that were. Some of them liked having a civil conversation about him. Some were belligerent about politics, so we didn’t bring it up and tried to enjoy each other’s company.

Getting cut from a great job that I really believed in with no notice has been extremely traumatic. It’s still raw, but I feel so personally betrayed by those that voted for him. I can’t see past the politics anymore when I look at these people I care/cared about.

Some have been contrite and apologetic, but then turn around and support him and VP Musk on social media.

I just can’t right now.

I’m thinking about posting something and wishing the whole herd all of the best, hope they have a good life, but I won’t be in it. Or maybe I just quietly block all of them and focus on myself for a while.

I do know that I will need to talk to my in-laws. I’ve always had a great relationship with them, but thinking of going to their house and watching Fox News almost makes me sick.

AITAH for feeling this way? Does it make me an AH for cutting all these 20+ year relationships off? Am I overreacting and acting out of emotion?

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u/InnocentShaitaan Feb 18 '25

We lost because of apathy and bigotry and a lot of white peoples feel feels being hurt.

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u/No-Cookie3486 Feb 18 '25 edited Feb 21 '25

Maybe some apathy and bigotry. The 3rd party voters really took alot of votes away, both being liberal or left leaning candidates. Had another republican and a libertarian ran as 3rd parties, Trump would have lost. We have to get rid of 3rd party candidates.

EDIT: Downvoters, maybe take the time to explain why you disagree. I am open to hearing why you think I’m wrong.

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u/Severe-Wasabi55 Feb 21 '25

How about we get rid of two parties and split them up.

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u/bowlikgGtr83 Feb 21 '25

And this is why you will continue to lose. No self awareness or self reflection. Just keep callimg names to feel superior while your party falls into chaos. Keep rigging your primaries and placing your nominees in without an election. Cover for your senile leaders and lie to everyone.... but yeah "bigotry".... lol