Because Politics

This is a cautionary tale, a tale of an online friendship that ended today because.....politics. Anybody who knows me will tell you that I am one of the most open-minded people you might ever meet--or at least meet in Kentucky. lol  But seriously, I come from a place of no judgement and hope for the same. I come with good intentions and hope for the same.  I come from a place of respect and hope for the same. I am usually disappointed and today was no exception.

Earlier today this status update was posted, comparing a biblical story to how our government is functioning--or not functioning these days.

Interesting read. I posted a reasonable, polite question to this friend's status.
Another of this person's friends liked my response and even replied thanking me for my comment. Boom! Friend deletes my post.  WTAF?  I could not retrieve my comment but here is the meat of what was deleted:

I agree with you. I didn't always agree with everything that Bush and Obama did but they never insulted and attacked our allies, the opposition party, or the media. What do we have now? Trump is a liar, a cheat, and probably a traitor....how do you try diplomacy with someone who has such hatred and disdain for others?

Friend issues warning after deleting my comment that he didn't want to have to NAME names but he WOULD if this continued and he had already had to delete one post, don't make him delete the whole thread....but you know in typical grandpa words interspersed with RANDOM CAPS. He ended his grampy rant with "Please get a good dose of God's Word and back off the National news!"

Again, I posted something respectful, but I did counter his telling me to get myself some Jesus with condescension that hinted he might want to start worrying a bit more about current events. I really hoped.....

 

I'm just a girl, posting on Facebook, asking a question......with respect and good intentions.