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A lot of dads turn into Fox news dads. Comedian Shane Gillis has some funny routines about it. Maybe think of it as a kind of dementia and try to overlook it? Sorry if this sounds trite. Just seems like a shame to lose a relationship over politics.

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> Just seems like a shame to lose a relationship over...

This statement has the same tone when you replace "politics" with adultery or racism.

Political beliefs represent the person and what they value. Some beliefs can't be overlooked and are not compatible with the relationship.

“Let he who is without sin cast the first stone”.

If we distanced ourselves from everyone who made a mistake or who believed something different than we believe, we would have no relationships at all.

Equally if we didn't distance ourselves from people who make harmful mistakes and those who believe dangerous, bigoted things we would all live miserably.

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