You are absolutely correct. They are in some grief process and they need to work through it. I think I will not go to lunch with them for a few weeks and then reconnect, hoping they are in a better place then.
I appreciate all who can help me with this.
Good points.
I know if the tables were turned and Trump had dropped out and Cruz was on a huge wave of winning momentum,I’d probably be over in the corner licking my wounds for awhile.
I went toe-to-toe with some Cruz supporters during this process. I’m sure I’ve alienated a few and a few have done the same to me. I don’t plan on carrying a terminal grudge toward them. I don’t have any grudge now. However, I have no idea how they will carry on re interacting with me. I just can’t worry about it.
There are a few anti-Trump people here who seem to have shifted gears towards acceptance. That takes a big person and I applaud that. There are a couple who seem to now relish being in the position of ankle-biter and just nitpick every thing Trump says or does, still. While annoying, I know they are harmless. That’s because I believe everyone who got engaged on FR truly loves America. That alone gives me hope.
At the end of the day, it’s all about America and how to save her. I don’t care about party labels or party purity or superior morality or any of that. America is in the middle of a flat-line heart attack and if the doctor who saves her and brings her back is less than perfect, I don’t give a damn.
I want my country back!
There is no reason to go.to lunch with the entire group. Choose one or two of your closest friends. And meet them on a different day.
Explain to the one how upsetting the conversation was.without mentioning Trump. Emphsize how important it is that everyone is not supporting PIAP