" Am I overreacting and acting out of emotion ? "
As you likely know, the Trump administrationmass-fired federal workerswithin the president’s first 50 days in office, reportedly including about 62,000 individuals across 17 agencies.
Much to their apparent surprise, some of the fired feds were Trump voters— many of whom say they now regret their ballot choice.
On the flip side were those who did not vote for Trump, yet still feel the effects of his presidency. This purportedly includes Reddit userComfortable_Gift4970, a self-identified fired fed who shared their now-controversial reaction online.
Theirpostreads: “Got axed. Not going to say which agency.”
" I ’ve always considered myself exceedingly patient of and willing to love mass as they are … even if we do n’t agree on everything . "
“I’ve never been an Orange Man supporter, but I’ve kept it civil with friends and family that were. Some of them liked having a civil conversation about him. Some were belligerent about politics, so we didn’t bring it up and tried to enjoy each other’s company.”
" Getting cut from a great job that I really trust in with no notice has been exceedingly traumatic . It ’s still sore , but I feel so in person betrayed by those that voted for him . I ca n’t see past the politics anymore when I count at these mass I wish / cared about . Some have been ruthful and excusatory , but then turn around and put up him and VP [ Elon ] Musk on societal media . "
“I just can’t right now. I’m thinking about posting something and wishing the whole herd all of the best — hope they have a good life, but I won’t be in it. Or maybe I just quietly block all of them and focus on myself for a while.”
" I do know that I will need to talk to my in - law . I ’ve always had a capital relationship with them , but recall of die to their house and watching Fox News almost makes me sick . Am I the SOB for feeling this way ? Does it make me an asshole for thin out all these 20 + twelvemonth human relationship off ? Am I overreacting and acting out of emotion ? "
Responses to the post were wide-ranging and largely dependent on party lines. On one side, some said the purported fired fed should make their new job status public, because, perhaps, that would show loved ones how their decisions affect those around them.
" Not the asshole , " an anonymous response says . " I would make it public . Let them know they vote you out of a line of work , and if they feel you are that corrupt , then maybe they do n’t need you in their lives . Then block them on everything . "
“I agree with this,” userLegendaryCatfishconcurred. “I don’t think a lot of ‘Orange Man lovers’ consider that the people around them are the ones being affected by all of his bullshit.”
" I know a lot of the leftist haters in my life story have me as an asterisk , like , ' No you ’re all right , I ’m talking about THEM . ' I do n’t know who it is that they actually detest sometimes . "
However, the opposite of this argument is the concern that hesitating to share facts because they may go against someone’s belief is “the reason we got here.”
" This is candidly why people should ’ve been more uncoerced to put their foot down with supporter before this jam even started , " usercm4797said . " The reason we make here is part because of multitude not handle until it happens to them , people unwilling to say what ’s needed to be state to the garter . So yes , make out them all off . possibly next time they ’ll think before they vote . "
Elsewhere in the comment section was the belief that the original poster should avoid framing their firing as partially Trump voters' faults.
" Do n’t in person attack those you jazz voted for him , " userPlayingwithmyrodsaid . " But make certain they make out it was Trump that start out you fired . cue them often . cue them whenever you are struggling . Again , not in an ' in your aspect , this is your flaw ' kind of path , but just slue it into conversation every clock time you see them . rent the guiltiness fester . The only direction mass like this change their opinion is when those they love get hurt . "
Or, people thought they should simply withdraw without a word.
" Just withdraw right now and stick with those you will be comfortable around . Then see how you feel when it is n’t so crude , " userConstantlycurious34said .
Not everyone agreed that the original poster isn’t the asshole, though.
" You ’re the asshole , but you are only hurt yourself , " usertinap3056wrote . " curve off the great unwashed because of their political beliefs is picayune . If that is who you are , they are safe off without you in their life . "
And many held no sympathy for various reasons.
" He did n’t go off you . Your ship’s company received a directive to cut waste . You were view as unnecessary , " userLuckerMcDogsaid . " Jobs are n’t a rightfulness , go get another one now , there ’s less red tape . "
“So, you were indifferent about politics until it affected you? You weren’t upset while the leopards were eating faces of other people, but now that they came for you it’s a tragedy… Poor baby,” an anonymous user wrote.
