How do you feel about making friends with people with different political opinions?

[Hypno KK]

It depends on what political opinions we disagree on. There are certain political opinions that are just about hating others and denying them their basic right and I don't want to be friends with people like that.

Also not a fan of people who engage in "both sides are equally bad", though usually it's a result of being misinformed about politics so it's not necessarily a dealbreaker right off the bat.

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self-righteous far leftists (who, ironically enough, act just like the fascists they claim to despise, by wanting to censor everything that offends them or that they deem to be "politically incorrect").

wtf is the "far left" though

 

[Ghost Of Mascevanje]

wtf is the "far left" though

I think it means people who lean extremely to the left. I've never been much into politics though, so I could be misinterpreting its original meaning.

EDIT: Just looked up the phrase, and apparently it has "different definitions" (according to Wikipedia. But then again, I don't trust all the information on that website too much).

 

[moonbunny]

like others said, it depends on the topic. some 'political opinions' are not just political for me--they're personal [being female n part of the lgbt community].

but in general i dont think echo chambers r healthy, so as long as someones reasonable/not hateful, i can prob get along w/ them.

 

[hamster]

wtf is the "far left" though

I think it means people who lean extremely to the left. I've never been much into politics though, so I could be misinterpreting its original meaning.

left wing and right wing extremists are incomparable. one (should be obvious) is way worse than the other

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I dont usually mind. But people who can't stop talking about politics are generally unlikeable to me

going to add to this im pretty laid back unless ur alt right. lol every alt right person ive met are boring but more importantly disgusting people

 

[Ghost Of Mascevanje]

left wing and right wing extremists are incomparable. one (should be obvious) is way worse than the other

I think both are bad in their own little, special way. But yes, I'd agree that one is definitely the "lesser of two evils".

 

[DarkDesertFox]

It depends how much they try to shove it down your throat. My girlfriend and I have different political opinions and even though we fight sometimes we are civil with discussing it so it doesn't cause a huge rift. I really think trying to discuss politics with friends in general is a bad idea. I don't share mine on here anymore because I know it would end badly.

 

[Kuroh]

In my personal opinion, it is my boundary not to involve politics with friendships. Even if you have mainly similar views, there will most likely come a topic one day that will leave you like the Sims below

 

[Lightspring]

I believe that politics are a sensitive subject and no one should outright force any beliefs on anyone. I have many friends with different viewpoints and I do not think of them any differently. I don’t like having to explain myself based off my beliefs like I’m some kind of weirdo. Why can’t we all just respect our friendships without politics being heavily involved?

 

[Sanaki]

Most often than not, I can't do it. The main problem for me with a difference in political opinions is that it would have to show where their morals stand and if it were a huge difference to the point where it makes them a crappy person, then that friendship would honestly not last long because I have no tolerance for bigotry.

 

[trashpedia]

It really depends tbh. I live in a very conservative US bible-belt state with right-leaning and Christian ideas. I am an LGBT+ POC and most people usually dismiss me since my existence is already seen as "political" by some. It really just depends on certain topic really.

 

[Mimi Cheems]

I try to not let political differences get in the way. However, I do have my limits though. There are some disgusting things I've seen friends say/share from all sides that were absolutely immoral to me. I try to keep an open mind though, I'd be a bit of a fool to be like 'no, we can't be friends because you're conservative'. That's a biiit silly, in my opinion, anyway.

 

[AppleBitterCrumble]

if you're "political views" don't harm any minority group then sure we can be friends!
but I can't ever see myself agreeing with a person who's sexist/racist/homophobic/xenophic/etc. because it makes no sense to me why someone elses existence makes you feel so much hatred, like the only person you can control is you, if someone is gay, how in the world does that negatively impact you? more importantly, why would you take the time out of your day to be rude towards others? life is already too short so why not just focus on the things you personally can control and just let everyone be.

 

[_Rainy_]

I’m ok with it, but I avoid political discussions if I can. I’ve been accused of not caring or not following what’s happening, but it’s not true. My ex accused me of not paying attention and just saying what I’ve heard someone else say because if I was paying attention I wouldn’t possibly think that. Ouch. Either way it’s fine if you’re respectful to one another and keep an open mind but I’ve rarely seen examples of that irl.

 

[N e s s]

I’ve blocked pretty much all of my high school acquaintances that don’t believe in wearing masks or social distancing, so that’s part of my M.O. when it comes to this topic.

 

[tumut]

I dont care as long theyre views arent really ****ing stupid. Like theres some things where im like fine whatever, you can disagree with me and be wrong sure. Thats not gonna make me not wanna hang out with u as long as you're chill.


But sometimes if their takes are so unbelievably stupid im like... yeah you're a troglodyte and I dont wanna be seen around you.

Generally, I also think you're more likely to persuade people to take after your values if you're friends with them. Tho Im not tryna force anything

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I’ve blocked pretty much all of my high school acquaintances that don’t believe in wearing masks or social distancing, so that’s part of my M.O. when it comes to this topic.

For example:

 

[seliph]

i'm an ill gay trans brown person i don't get to (nor want to) make "friends" with people with different political opinions because they range from disrespecting me at best to infringing on my rights to exist as a human being at worst thanks xoxo

 

[Miss Misty]

Like others have said, it really depends on the nature of the political disagreements. Not respecting the human rights of LGBT+ people/POCs/women/minority religious groups/etc... isn't really something I can get behind. If nothing else because the people who are anti-whatever tend to never shut up about what they are anti-. If someone is genuinely pro-LGBT+/POCs/women/minority religious groups/etc... but like fiscally conservative or w/e then... I don't really care.

 

[tumut]

I can get along as long as they don’t support Antifa, or are hateful towards people. Whether they’re on my side or against my side, I cannot get along with the extremists from either end or bigots.

Very funny setence right here.

(Hint hint if ur not against fascism you're for it and therefore an extremist uwu)

 

[Uffe]

Already am. Somewhere along the way he's formed his own opinion and I've formed mine. We've been friends since preschool. I don't feel the need to make friends with people who have different views and aren't going to make an effort to hear my point of views. I don't go out of my way to talk about politics, anyway. But I'd rather be friends with someone who is willing to listen than with someone who thinks, "You're a x? We can't be friends." There was a time when we could listen to each other and actually have a discussion. Now it's bickering and who can shout the loudest. I don't have time for that.

 

[CasualWheezer]

I don't really care about the political views of my friends just as long as they don't try to force it on me, make politics their entire life, or are really extreme. I mean, I do have a friend who's almost in that conspiracy theorist kind of camp and his political views are a bit concerning at times, but I wouldn't ditch him over stuff like that unless it gets really bad or something. I'm not exactly the most political person honestly because I feel that politics just brings out the worst in us so it's best to talk about it as little as possible. I feel like disagreeing civilly and compromises are important to bringing us together because we're all going to think differently.