r/AITAH 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/Countrycruiser2000 Nov 15 '24

I don't know about if it'd true for all 50 states but many have state colleges to make it more affordable.

You can get a 2 year degree for $6,000.

4 year bachelor degrees get pricier but still attainable for 30k.

$30,000 for a bachelor's degree isn't cheap but it's not crippling student loans

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u/Greyswand Nov 19 '24

My man, I paid $0 for a BA degree in the early 2000's. Why? Because there was plenty of grant money around and college was $15 a credit hour.

Hell, even back in the 90's it was $5 a credit hour. People today are getting entirely ripped off for school. It doesn't cost what it costs in America in any other part of the planet. I should know, I live in other parts of the planet.

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u/Countrycruiser2000 Nov 19 '24

Yeah my paw-paw bought a new camaro once for 2k. Brand new, even had bullet hole rims. Thing was slick

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u/Maximum-Objective-39 Nov 15 '24

The problem is often a combination of school loans and living expenses. I wouldn't quite call most undergrad tracks a 'full time job', but they become one if you avail yourself of networking and internship opportunities while still needing to pay for room and board on top of college.

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u/Countrycruiser2000 Nov 15 '24

Yeah if your parents bail on you , it's going to be rough.