As you contemplate going home for the holidays, especially if you have any vocal MAGA relations, remember this coping strategy: Hear everything they say for what it is: from a brainwashed cult of millions who have been misled and manipulated. Do not attempt to deprogram, or you become just another enemy. Listen with patience, and try to find common things you both enjoy to talk about. Remind them of your humanity, and do things that let them remind you of theirs. That is how love ultimately prevails.
@GeorgeTakei My parents are MAGA and it's me who has to keep my mouth shut or I get sent back down into the basement. 😡
@GeorgeTakei We have a deal. The moment you walk in the door, no cell phones and no politics. It reminds us what we have in common. We all love board and card games and engage in conversation with the TV off until night when it's movie time or sports.
@GeorgeTakei Yet you spew the very thing you condemn? Oh the hypocrisy….
@GeorgeTakei I have an even better idea. Don’t go. They really won’t miss you. And if you’re feeling a little guilty volunteer at the food bank or serve food at the homeless shelter. You will find it so much more meaningful. And your MAGA relatives will appreciate it! 🥱
@GeorgeTakei Ditch the MAGA’s and actually enjoy the holiday.
@GeorgeTakei Oh please, tell us exactly what to say. We need your voice heard so we have something to laugh about as a family.
@GeorgeTakei Oh I love them regardless, and don't engage. But when pressured I simply say, "you're really going to miss your rights (can insert: social security, Medicare, LGBTQ rights, pro-choice rights, etc. As needed)... just like I will."
@GeorgeTakei Many of us can’t go home, or won’t because family committed to vote for people who hurt us. An estimated 245,000 children lost 1 to all caregivers due to a pandemic TFG could have prevented, lessened & then horribly missmanaged. We are broken. To all who suffer, we’re family now.
@GeorgeTakei are terrorists invited to thanksgiving this year?
@GeorgeTakei Ditto but reverse. In all seriousness. The Cult exists on both sides.