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debsy

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49. My MIL used to send crap like that.

Wed Mar 4, 2026, 06:18 PM

19 hrs ago

I would always sent fact checks from snopes and the like then got tired of the garbage. I told her (with everyone else who was on her thread) to stop sending me the emails because they were so vile and completely false. The only time I’ve spoken to her since was when my husband was visiting her for her 90th and I said hello. That was the extent of the conversation and I’m fine with it!😂

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So I just got this email from an in-law: [View all] Ocelot II Yesterday OP

She got away from black people by moving to Arkansas? Norrrm Yesterday #1

She's in the northern part of the state in a county that's about 1% minority. Ocelot II Yesterday #2

Sundown town, eh? Norrrm 21 hrs ago #39

Fraud is a crime and should be handled in a court of law Walleye Yesterday #3

The fraud in question has been handled in court and a bunch of people Ocelot II Yesterday #5

Well, it's stupid and Republican to blame all Somali refugees for crimes of a few Walleye Yesterday #10

Abbott spent 11 billion on his border scam. Scruffy1 3 hrs ago #58

United States I grew up and doesn't use barbed wire at the border to torture children looking for refugee statu Walleye 3 hrs ago #60

Those are two good facts. I'd send it. CrispyQ Yesterday #4

I'm ignoring it, which will probably bug her more than any response I could provide. Ocelot II Yesterday #7

Remember George Bernard Shaw Randomthought Yesterday #23

You can't fix stupid. Katinfl 21 hrs ago #40

Dear Ocelot UpInArms Yesterday #6

Sorry, but your response was appropriate. pandr32 Yesterday #8

My final response was no response at all except to delete the email. Ocelot II Yesterday #9

Being a void to her vindictive posts is a good choice IMO irisblue Yesterday #12

Sometimes silence is the very best Fuck You. Ocelot II Yesterday #14

You consider creating a file to transfer her hate screeds to? irisblue Yesterday #20

Not worth the effort. He's probably lost now too. Ocelot II Yesterday #21

I'm sorry for your disappointment. pandr32 Yesterday #13

The best choice! niyad Yesterday #16

Based on my own life, Dear_Prudence Yesterday #32

LOL popsdenver Yesterday #33

Good one blue_jay 13 hrs ago #56

If she ever asks you if you read the email, tell it it's probably in your Spam folder. nt Ilsa Yesterday #35

You absolutely did the right thing. Katinfl 21 hrs ago #41

Yes, don't feed the trolls BWdem4life Yesterday #11

The trolls that should be fed the least are the ones you know. Ocelot II Yesterday #15

Awwww, can't we feed them to the alligators? or to whatever lives in the bayous? niyad Yesterday #17

Forget about it AverageOldGuy Yesterday #18

I've done exactly that. This mean old troll isn't getting fed. Ocelot II Yesterday #22

My advice in these situations is always - don't engage. Hit delete and go about your day. flashman13 Yesterday #19

I did. Ocelot II Yesterday #28

Wouldn't a good response be Quanto Magnus Yesterday #24

I have one like that. mn9driver Yesterday #25

DO NOT RESPOND. If you respond she wins. 617Blue Yesterday #26

I did not respond, for exactly that reason. Ocelot II Yesterday #27

She should check the relative standard of living and education levels of Arkansas. vs MN viva la Yesterday #29

Delete is your friend. Clouds Passing Yesterday #30

I used to think that not responding to people like that was the correct thing to do, you know, the higher road but Escurumbele Yesterday #31

It's really difficult to hear such stupidity from people you respected mdbl Yesterday #34

Afraid I wouldn't have been able to restrain myself relayerbob 23 hrs ago #36

Smart move. AltairIV 23 hrs ago #37

There is no harm in sending her factual information like the rankings of MN vrs AR. I think we should be educating Maraya1969 22 hrs ago #38

Waste of time. Ocelot II 20 hrs ago #43

The GOP doesn't say things like, "It's a waste of time" and that is one of the reasons they keep their talking points. Maraya1969 20 hrs ago #44

This isn't political, it's personal and has nothing to do with the GOP's methods. Ocelot II 20 hrs ago #45

Reply with facts KT2000 21 hrs ago #42

remind your in-laws of the facts. SleeplessinSoCal 20 hrs ago #46

My grandparents, parents and family have lived in MN for their entire lives (it is a well run state with decent people). waterwatcher123 20 hrs ago #47

Not responding was the correct choice. OldBaldy1701E 19 hrs ago #48

My MIL used to send crap like that. debsy 19 hrs ago #49

I'm sorry this happened to you. HeartsCanHope 18 hrs ago #50

My suggestion is that you should ignore this obvious provocation FakeNoose 15 hrs ago #51

Exactly. I haven't actually seen her or spoken with her in many years, since she left the state, Ocelot II 15 hrs ago #53

That email? Aussie105 15 hrs ago #52

Hey, Ocelot II, you're in better company right here. calimary 13 hrs ago #54

Silence speaks a thousand words to someone who seeks affirmation. Aussie105 13 hrs ago #55

The silence will probably drive them nuts. We're in tough times. Joinfortmill 5 hrs ago #57

But you must invite them for Christmas and endure their insults Arazi 3 hrs ago #59

Sometimes ignorring people speaks louder than words. It says "you're not worthy of my attention". appleannie1 3 hrs ago #61

And there's nothing more annoying to a troll than being ignored. Ocelot II 2 hrs ago #62

FWIW, my son just bought a house in the Minneapolis area and decided to settle there SpankMe 2 hrs ago #63

Dang. It's so disheartening when friends and family MontanaMama 2 hrs ago #64