#trying to explain to my father the incontrovertible fact that Republicans do not like trans people.

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#tag talk #trying to explain to my father the incontrovertible fact that Republicans do not like trans people. #I keep deciding he's beyond hope and unsalvageable and then I come right back and try to make him understand. #fam do I just give up? this is a man who cares deeply but also istg is dumb as shit. #when I say not all Christians I'm talking about him but like. not in a “understanding and wise” kind of way more of an “autistic himbo” way #how do I distill years of life experience and information gathered piecemeal via tumblr into a convincing discussion #especially when he's like “grr I need sources for everything you say or I won't believe it” #cue that gif that's like “my source is that I made it the fuck up” except it's “it's my life experience bro” #like. sir. if you were still putting out a fuckin missionary news letter every month what would you say? #“our son came out as trans. please pray that God will guide him back to the right path” or some bullshit. #tbf. this is the man who was full-stop clueless when I tried to explain the concept of cultural christianity versus practicing christianity #fellas. is he just too dumb to try and have this fight with? other parents see what the conservative party is doing and go “uh oh” #but this guy thinks he can love and protect his queer kids and still vote red. do I just give up? I think I give up.