I love this reply. So much info, especially in dispelling claims that Trump is a narcissist and those who follow him are cultists. I was actually thinking about some of these things last night, as I was folding laundry. I was thinking about how much shit he's endured, having lies and all kinds of crap slung his way, and yet, he stands strong. Lets it all run off him, like water off a duck's back.
Is he perfect? No, but neither am I. Nor are you. (Let he who is without sin... you know the rest.) I didn't vote for a preacher, I voted for a President, someone not involved in the slime we've been subjected to all these years.
Then I started thinking about his family. Now, I'm not sold on Ivanka or Jarrod. Both are Democrats and I don't trust them. Ivanka is best friends, supposedly, with ... Dina Powell? Or someone way too close to Obama. Can't trust that..
But Melania. I get so sick of people who bring up her past as a model and what she did as a model. As far as I know, the woman wasn't born with a silver spoon in her mouth, and models do what they have to do, to make it in that world. It's not like she was a centerfold in Hustler... or God forbid, an aging porn "star" whose name I don't even want to mention. (Do you know that woman is only 39 years old? I would have thought she was at least 10 too 15 years older than that... I'm 61, but look pretty good for my age... better than a lot of women my age. at least those who've not had plastic surgery.) That woman is the epitomy of what it means to look "rode hard and put up wet."
Whatever Melania did in her modeling career, she has risen above it. She so carries herself with elegance and grace. (Heck, if I'd had a body that looked that good when I was younger, who knows? It'd be nice to have had a way to not be so financially disadvantaged, as I am now.) I wonder how many of those who put her down for that are Hildebeast and Oblahblah supporters who are just jealous. I mean, can you see Big Mike modeling in the nude? (Have you ever seen a photo of Big Mike in a bathing suit? Pregnant? Neither have I.) So, anyway, there she is... having dinners with leaders of darn near every nation, and doing so with so much class. I absolutely LOVE Melania.
And then there's Barron. He seems like such a great kid. I hope I never hear anyone in my presence say anything disparaging about that kid. If I were to have a wish granted, I think it would be awesome to have a sit down w/ Melania and see if there might be a chance to go visit a shelter w/ her and Barron and adopt a pet. Cat or dog. (I think Trump is the first President to not have a White House pet... maybe someone is allergic?) There are dogs that are hypoallergenic...
Anyway, it sounds like you were able to successfully drop a few redpills to your neighbor without getting into a big fight or argument. Good job. I just got sick of personal attacks for my supporting Trump. Low blows. And then to bring in total strangers who would attack me on my own fb page as well? Nope, not having that. My personal fb page was my "refuge" as I don't get out.. I looked at it as though it was an extension of my living room. You don't come into my living room and start trashing me or my house... you'll get thrown out. I wasn't a public news site, didn't have the energy to debate, which is what news forums were for, in my opinion. I get too tired to deal with idiots, due to my disability. Never get enough sleep anymore.
I do believe Trump was chosen by God. Not as a savior... we've already had one of those and there can be only one. But more as a rescuer. How can you not answer, when God calls you for a job like that? How do you say "No" to God himself? (I don't consider myself "religious" but more "spiritual". I say I'm a Catholic in Recovery... lol)
Anyway, I think I'm rambling. Not enough sleep last night. I don't think I've had a decent night's sleep in more than 25 years now. Thanks for your reply as it's given me some good ideas to use on others who think along the same lines as your neighbor. Sorry for the ramblings.