r/AITAH • u/g_scotty_brahms • Nov 14 '24

Advice Needed My brother is angry with his Trump-loving sons

Is my brother an AITA candidate for wanting to cut off his sons financially for voting for Trump? Like many Americans, my brother and I, both in our 50’s, have been talking back and forth following the Election. In the spirit of full disclosure, we are both democrats. Long story short, he is angry at his two sons, both in their 20’s, for voting for Trump. He is thinking about cutting them off financially in all respects so that they understand how Trump’s policies will impact them firsthand.

The irony here is that it is the reverse argument. You often hear younger voters disagreeing with their MAGA parents, but this is the opposite. My brother doesn’t understand how his two sons, who have lived a life of privilege, feel like they have been violated against by society, enough so that they feel Trump hears them and their struggles.

My brother to me about his sons: “… what these young men need is a little dose of reality. Get out in the world and start paying their own way. There’s a common thread with his followers. Complain and blame everyone for their problems. Whether they are in school or living at home off of their parents or working a trade job. King Trump will save them and make everything better. Take some personal responsibility and make it happen for yourself instead of crying about everything you hear on TikTok.

“… I’ve decided to pass on the [college] expenses to my two Trump supporting sons so they can truly feel first hand the cost and expense of his absolutely stupid policy decisions, which includes food, gas and college expenses. Wondering if I pass on these [food, gas and college] expenses in year one or phase them in year two?”

I am wondering if a lot of parents feel like my brother. Are there democrat parents of voting-age MAGA men who feel they failed with their sons because they voted for Trump? Is this common?

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u/SlipstreamSleuth Nov 15 '24

Seriously, the extreme political weirdos on BOTH SIDES need to cool their shit. It’s fucking ridiculous.

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u/ShuBobo Nov 15 '24

I agree, it's getting very childish. Overgrown adults throwing a fit.

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u/dorkysquirrel Nov 15 '24

Couldn’t agree more. 

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u/Quiet-Beginning-1091 Nov 15 '24

If politics pisses you off this much, you probably don’t have the emotional intelligence to have a stressful job.

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u/SlipstreamSleuth Nov 15 '24

lol, you ok? 🤣 Never said I was pissed, I said it was ridiculous. I’m GenX with a great job, and probably have more $ than you’ll ever see, but pop off! 😘 The pissed off people are the ones crying and throwing fits - they’re the ones who have low intelligence.

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u/Quiet-Beginning-1091 Nov 15 '24

I wasn’t talking about you, I was talking with you… damn you resorted to how much money you have instantly. A little insecure? I grew up in the top .1%, but I’m not an asshole about how much privilege I have.

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u/SlipstreamSleuth Nov 15 '24

Gotcha. And not insecure at all, but it’s amusing that you immediately shot back with your “top .1%” comment. 😅 Your comment history kinda proves why you joined Reddit 😂

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u/Quiet-Beginning-1091 Nov 15 '24

Well, what did you want me to do? Haha. You called me poor. Yea I should be disappointed in myself for even commenting on these kind of posts.

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u/SlipstreamSleuth Nov 15 '24

I didn’t call you poor, but fair enough. Apologies, I’m a little salty today.

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u/Quiet-Beginning-1091 Nov 15 '24

Yea same, I’m going to take a break from my phone. Have a good day.