A father of a trans man voted for Trump. Now he fears an order targeting gender-affirming care will upend his son’s treatment

2 years ago by Sunshine (she/her) to c/transgender

ragebutt 51 points 2 years ago

I know of at least 3 trans people who are in this weird space where their families are actually really supportive but at the same time are die hard trumpers. It’s an amazing level of dissonance

One of them does the “well you’re really trans but all these fake trans ruined it for everyone!” thing but the other two seem to be fully into denial. Like “he’s not that anti-trans” being said like 2 weeks ago. It’s mind boggling

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knightly 10 points 2 years ago

I'm in that boat too. My dad insists he's only voting for tax reductions. >_<

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jjjalljs 3 points 2 years ago

I don't understand why people believe the republicans are good at the economy. They lose a ton of money and give most of the benefits to the rich. They eat the seed corn by gutting the foundations of society. Sure, you can save a little money now by cutting that pesky "free college tuition" thing but then you're going to pay for that in other ways.

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Seleni 2 points 2 years ago

That Trump isn’t giving him? Or does he plug his ears and sing La-la-la-I-can’t-hear-you when you point that out?

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knightly 3 points 2 years ago

He doesn't like to talk politics with me. XD

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Technoworcester 49 points 2 years ago

“I agree with just about everything Trump is doing except for transgender people,” Rick told CNN.

I agree with just about everything Trump is doing except when it effects me or my loved ones.

There, fixed that for you.

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Greyghoster 19 points 2 years ago

Well you get what you vote for. Sad but true. Maybe more people will think about who they are voting for next time.

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GeeDubHayduke 12 points 2 years ago

voting for next time.

I've got some beachfront property for sale in Yuma if you believe there'll be real elections again anytime soon.

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Greyghoster 3 points 2 years ago

Well, there was that promise that you would not have to vote again….

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GeeDubHayduke 2 points 2 years ago

"But that was sarcasm!"

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Greyghoster 2 points 2 years ago

It sounded like a promise.

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