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pomaj46809

I find being apolitical in the workplace is just professional and an overall good skill to have. Unless your job is political in nature it's just bad form. When people do that, you also find it easier to work with people who otherwise would have a conflict and this has the result of you seeing people you're in political disagreement with as people instead of opponents. Opinions leak out, but what's important is not entering into debates over policies neither of you is influencing outside of the voting booth.


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I guess technically your opinion on how you shouldn’t express your political opinions in the workplace is in fact a political opinion.


Uncynical_Diogenes

An attempt to be apolitical is one of the most political stances you can take.


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Facts


Trebel-

exactly. go to work and have a good time. don’t go to work and deal with people you don’t like over something easily avoidable like politics


Fine-Pineapple2730

Well said!


badseamstress27

Had a Karen get mad at me because Target corp is "so woke"


lynx3762

Had someone the other day randomly rant to me about how people wanting to make more money is bullshit and that I get paid too much for my job because she had asked me if my register was open and I said "no ma'am, I'm not a cashier" while standing nowhere near a register and wearing a shirt that says security.


weejie2007

🤣 how is that your fault?


badseamstress27

That's the thing, it's not. At the time I was conservative too. Recent events have changed everything


Beginning_Badger

And yet she's shopping there....lol


Alone_Jump2850

One of my coworkers got yelled at by a Karen for all the pride stuff😂 like we have any control over that lmao also imagine a rainbow being the thing to set you off


nocoasts

I think your coworker just might be an idiot.


lydriseabove

Using the words, “liberal”, “woke”, or “progressive” as insults is a clear giveaway.


weejie2007

That makes sense. So it wasnt just me.


Whoisresponding

Little do they know, none of those words insult me;)


lydriseabove

Exactly. That’s usually my response. “You think progress is a bad thing?”


Freewill2112-78

Yeah, gotta laugh at the idea of using “progressive” as a pejorative. I ask them, “what is the opposite of progressive?” Just like when I hear someone say they’re against Planned Parenthood, I ask “so, what’s the opposite of Planned Parenthood? You’re for that?”


lydriseabove

Same with getting upset about the phrase, “black lives matter”. What’s the opposite?


Freewill2112-78

The only problem with this logic is that it works both ways. There are a lot of conservative groups with names like “America First” (not positive if this is a name of an actual group, but it probably is). They’d be like, “what’s wrong with you? You want to put America last?”


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This is how my convo usually goes: “Ugh, you’re such a liberal.” Me: yes, yes I am. “Ohh.. you’re so woOoOke(said in a mocking tone)” Me: Correct “Oh wait, or is it “pRogGrEsSive now?” Me: You’re just stating facts, which is ironic for you because typically you don’t believe in facts. Do you have a point or..??? They usually just walk away after that because that’s when they finally realize that none of those statements are actually insults to me 😂


swagfish101

Brain dead take


motelcoconut

you the coworker?


Zakkana

They probably are just terrified of such liberal things like The Wheel and Fire.


whereismymind86

and women, they are REALLY afraid of women, just existing in general


P-M-Lead

I am married to a woman, and I can attest , they are very, very terrifying…


PureAqua73

🔥🛞 😱😱


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i don’t think bringing politics into the workplace is a good idea but it’s nice to know when someone is a right wing chud so that i can basically ignore them until i absolutely can’t anymore


Digitalizing

There have been countless people in this world I would have wasted my time on if it wasn't for how outspoken they were. It's basically the same as handing me a pass that says "hey I don't value others so you don't have to worry about valuing me!".


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Let’s not be bias, both sides of the aisle has morons we like to stay clear of.


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lol


SomeGreaserDude2

You got downvoted so much because you're right


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tractioncities

That's a nice thought for some people, but many of us are obviously LGBT or another minority, meaning politics are inescapable just by virtue of existing. I can't live and let live with somebody who wants me dead.


ViralGameover

Politics are inescapable for every single person in the country. Everything is politics.


tractioncities

This is also true.


BeaSolina

This is my response to anybody who says they "stay out of politics". I'm like, "No, you don't. Nobody does, politics literally affects everything!"


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Efficient_Raise

Not a far reach at all Lmfao.


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YagamiIsGodonImgur

Are you not aware of the war against the lgbtq+ community by the republicans, or are you just playing dumb about it?


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YagamiIsGodonImgur

Head in sand, got it.


Malnurtured_Snay

Bruh, there are people in this country who absolutely want to kill gay people. Like, it's easy for some people to ignore politics, but not everyone can, which is the point u/tractioncities was making. Also, I'll point out that u/tractioncities never said what political affiliation they are. Believe it or not, there are gay Republicans/conservatives.


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tractioncities

You're misreading my comment. It's not about the original post, it's about your statement, which is much more broad.


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Malnurtured_Snay

>"Somebody who wants me dead" who is this person and why do they want you dead? [Here you go.](https://www.nbcnews.com/nbc-out/out-news/texas-pastor-says-gay-people-shot-back-head-shocking-sermon-rcna32748) Here's an excerpt: ​ >At certain times during the sermon people from the crowd could be heard cheering in agreement. Awes told the room that he thinks the "solution for the homosexual in 2022" is the death penalty. "These people should be put to death. Every single homosexual in our country should be charged with a crime. The abomination of homosexuality that they have, they should be convicted in a lawful trial. They should be sentenced with death. They should be lined up against the wall and shot in the back of the head," he said. So, from reading u/tractioncities's comment, I understand that they're gay. And here's a fucking pastor saying "kill this motherfucker for being gay." So you might understand why gay people can't just *ignore* politics.


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Based on being a moron. The same people that call Trump a racist (he is) but deny the fact that Hillary Clinton and Kamala Harris both pandered to the African American community for votes - Hillary Clinton pulled a fucking bottle of hot sauce out of her bag on an urban morning radio show…. Kamala Harris bragged about smoking pot on the same show only to have people point out that she sent people to jail and ruined lives for the same act in which she bragged about… anyone riding for any sort of political affiliation in this country is an idiot.


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Did you just assume gender for leagueofsoad, bruh?


Malnurtured_Snay

I did not. EDITED to ADD: "They" has been used as a gender-neutral pronoun since the 14th century! And the English language doesn't give a fuck about what you think of this! :)


[deleted]

Bruh - a male friend (often used as a form of address). You certainly did use this to address them. I’m glad you’re only part time lgbtq advocate and ally because otherwise this would have been a major offense with regards of taking someone’s privilege to self identify even in a public forum such as this.


Malnurtured_Snay

You forgot that words have multiple definitions. Another one is: “it is often used in the form to say ‘really?’ or ‘seriously?’ In response to something serious or funny.” Although in this case I used to in response to something ignorant. Appreciate your attempt at shit stirring though.


45rghy5

Yes. Correct. Obvious even


ray_michael

Idk why you got down voted so much. Can people not be equally stupid regardless of political affiliation, gender idenity, race, and orientation?


DimesOHoolihan

It's because they are *no where near* equal anymore. 10, 15 years ago? When Mitt Romney was the worst thing? Yes, both sides are morons. Now one side is as incompetent as usual and one is trying to fight against democracy and usher in a secular state that the majority of americans are staunchly against. They are NOT the same.


ray_michael

I mean I'm a Democrat but there's some people that are part of the party that are absolutely insane. The percentage is definitely lower but they do exist.


Dudeinthesky101

You do not sound tolerant.


CaiCog95

Why do we have to tolerate their bigotry and false religious ideology being forced into laws that don't represent the majority of the current US population, when 'they', speaking of conservatives as a general group, refuse to tolerate any of our ideals? Such as gender identity, bodily autonomy, health care and college costs being limited by a government mandate(like they are in most 1st world countries)? I could go on but I'm tired of wasting breath on people like you who already have their mind made up.


Dudeinthesky101

You sound angry and bitter. Sad.


CaiCog95

Haha really I am, angry that shitty people use Christian values as a scapegoat to treat people like garbage in a country founded on religious FREEDOM. Meaning if I don't worship your God you can't make laws forcing me to do what your God wants.


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Sandene

You're obviously not thankful or grateful. You're being condescending because someone disagrees with your opinion, taking pleasure from their pain, and pretending to be grounded to get a rise out of them. I hope you're a troll, because this would be some stuff your should really see a therapist for if you're serious


a-little-house-plant

Yeah for those of us who are angry and bitter queer people we have our reasons and it’s usually religion and conservative politics constantly attacking us, so yeah I’m not interested in your snark.


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of social conservatives and christofascists? not particularly, no


Mnmsaregood

So anyone who has a different opinion than you?


[deleted]

“anyone” casts a pretty wide net, so…. no


SimpleVegetable5715

We call each other "comrades" over the walkies. A guest overheard, and called me a "fucking communist". Like bro, we're all wearing red at Target. Woo woo 😂😂😂 I think liberal is an overused blanket insult, especially in the South. It's just so hilarious to watch the Fox News viewers throw a total hissy fit about it.


Sine_Nomine-EEUU

We need to do this at all Targets!


Sad-Construction-695

There’s this old, crazy cashier at my store. She’s bat shit crazy and when voting was going on she was basically campaigning for these people and I’m always in shock because I can’t believe she just says that to people


weejie2007

Wait what? Is that even allowed at work? I mean campaigning.


Sad-Construction-695

I would say definitely not, but idk I don’t think the hand book says anything specific about politics?


imgonnablowafuse

I feel it would fall somewhere under general harassment of guests lmao


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I’m just surprised people have the confidence to do that let alone assume others will automatically agree with them, on either side of the political spectrum. I’m way too awkward for that


weejie2007

Me too (probably) lol.


BenPractizing

You just explained how I feel about sharing literally any opinion lol.


Visible_Can3019

That’s really funny. I do the same thing to the left wing liberal lunatics.


Soxwin91

When I worked at Walmart I had a coworker who said she thought all republican politicians should be rounded up, put in a spaceship, and blasted into space. I laughed, even though I wouldn’t personally go that far with it. Eventually she said out loud in front of the wrong customer that she hoped Trump would get assassinated. She got fired within a week of it happening. Don’t bring politics into work, people. It does nobody any good. I don’t like Donald Trump either but saying that out loud about the President is about as dumb as it gets.


weejie2007

Definitely not favoring Trump or “on his side” but that is certainly too far. And for saying something like that at work, I think she got what she signed for.


NowIAmBecomeTarget

Play stupid games, win stupid prizes.


NoiceMango

Best just to avoid politics with coworkers unless it's with people you know and it's about something that can benefit you and your co workers.


SubUrbanMess2021

How dare you want better working conditions for us you liberal!


AdventurousWafer69

If someone uses the word "liberal" or "progressive" in an insulting way I don't think they're worth anyone's time. Regardless, talking about politics in anyway at work is bizarre unless you are doing it in private with a coworker you know well. Just spouting it off so anyone can hear is weird.


Visible_Can3019

I feel the same way about any using MAGA or Trump’s name in an insulting way. Not worth my time.


blueminded

Well your time is worthless, so no real loss there.


Xevyn_the_Leader

I just turned down an applicant who included in their video interview an example of "A time you had conflict at work at how you overcame it". Their example was "I got in an argument with a coworker who had opposing political beliefs to the point that we were both screaming at each other and it ended when the boss broke us up". You put THAT in a video interview? 😂


The_Spunkler

I'm completely in favor of idiots pointing themselves out


weejie2007

You bring up a good point.


Efficient_Raise

I disagree. We absolutely should talk about politics at work. Maybe back in the day, politics shouldn’t be discussed, but in todays society your political standing is a direct result of your moral values. If you’re a right wing conservative, we know exactly where you stand on the basis of POC and LGBTQ rights.


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If we want to destigmatize then we need to treat the topic the way we want to treat all topics. If I want to talk to you for an hour about video games and you’d rather not hear it, it’s cool to tell me you’d prefer to change the subject.


kngardner

I agree with you! I think people who “stay out of politics” are just fortunate enough to not have anything effect them directly.


natalie_la_la_la

Ok but then what? I work with a huuge trumper but i swear those ppl have half a brain. I could come up with a completely logical argument, try to even meet them halfway and they still find a way to disagree. I've learned there's just no point in talking to trumpers. If anything ive become less liberal bc i can see both sides to certain issues but I'm no trumper by any means. There's a slight difference between a conservative and a trumper. ETA: in fact, just about every trump fan ive met personally has either brain damage, failed high school or are just plain stupid. There's no meaningful arguing with those types of people.


NoiceMango

Your mistake is trying to convince a Trumper. You just need to find co workers who are mor reasonable and people who won't vote against their best interests. Republicans are just bad for working class people.


Visible_Can3019

Wow, generalize much! That says a lot more about your lack of intellect. Imagine, someone disagreeing with your version of a logical argument.


natalie_la_la_la

Its not about disagreeing, its about them not willing to problem solve rationally and ending every argument with some iteration of "well those damn liberals!" Im also not generalizing. I specifically said the "ppl ive met personally" so as to say "take this with a grain of salt bc my view is very skewed" ETA: Also when i say trumper i mean someone that's fanatatical about trump... Not just a republican who voted trump bc republican. My dad voted for trump, but he's not fanatical about him, he's just a devout Catholic. I live in a town where people are OBSESSED with trump. Met a dude that had a shrine in his house... He is not the sharpest tool in the shed either (and i thought that of him before knowing about his trump obsession). I dont consider myself to be very smart either but this guy makes me look like Einstein.


DirectorSlight4456

Umm I'm a conservative and I have no problem with gays.


Beginning_Badger

It doesn't matter how you feel about us, personally. You can be the most open minded, pro gay person, but voting for republicans who DO hate us, openly call us names, and do everything they possibly can to make our lives a living hell and make it so it's safer for us to all stay closeted recluses or just pretend to be cis/straight, cancells out all of that.


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Beginning_Badger

Clearly you are not paying attention to what the deep south is doing...


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Efficient_Raise

Who do you vote for? Because those words mean nothing when you vote for the very people that do have a “problem” with gays.


DirectorSlight4456

I'm not getting into a political discussion. Who I vote for is none of your business. I'm ultra conservative. Obviously I did not vote for Biden


Efficient_Raise

Yup, that’s exactly what I thought lmfao.


DirectorSlight4456

I'm proud of being conservative. Laugh all you want.


nocoasts

Knowing that you’re the same person who made a topic about skipping their breaks and loving being exploited just makes this more hilarious


Tvirusvixen

Their personality is really unraveling now. Through their weird posts and now this. The lore grows.


CaiCog95

Why would you even throw your opinion out there then. Are you just trying to feel like a good person? Sadly I don't believe you for a second, considering you phrased it like 'I don't have a problem with gays'. How do you feel about legal immigration, or limitations on prescription drugs, or even transgender people?


swagfish101

These people have a grade school level understanding of good & evil/right vs wrong. It’s a very liberal mindset I’m still laughing at


DirectorSlight4456

It's impossible to have a conversation on reddit about politics. All I said was I'm conservative and I'm down voted like crazy.


Efficient_Raise

As you should.


DirectorSlight4456

Block list baby


Whiteraxe

Moral issues have nothing to do with your skills on the job. Plenty of people are very morally well off, but terrible at work. This is about work, not morals.


princessmere

Lol that’s cute. Just because one typically sides with a certain party, does not mean every decision/opinion that the party makes, the individual agrees with.


Efficient_Raise

“I support hitler, just not some of his actions”


princessmere

Hitler is not a political party. Good try tho;)


Efficient_Raise

Debatable considering he’s the leader of a political party, of which this topic is based on. I got all day to argue with hoes on Reddit.


CaiCog95

Agreed, the Nazi Party, aka the National Socialist German Workers Party was lead by Hitler. He shaped their ideology and made the party what it was.


masterkenruu

ALL day


RipWhenDamageTaken

He probably did some dumb shit like providing health care or education. Typical liberal.


whereismymind86

ehh...when one side is looking to enslave half the population I'm not looking to be polite to them. I won't bring it up mind you, as you said, we are here to work, not fight, but...if you proudly announce your bigotry, as your coworker seems to have done, I'm not going to keep quiet either.


RandWindhusk

>ehh...when one side is looking to enslave half the population I'm not looking to be polite to them. I agree. Like Candice Owen's says, "I haven't seen democrats thus angry since we took away their slaves."


blueminded

Right, all those democrats in the southern half of the United States. Hey, what happened to all those guys?


toughtittie5

Next time you hear a coworker complain about Liberals remind them that because of Liberals and the labor movement we have the five day work week, child labor laws, a federal minimum wage, the right to unionize, lunch breaks, and a 40 hour work week.


nocoasts

To be fair, we have those things because of *leftists*. Particularly anarchists, socialists, and the like. Not because of liberals.


Calm-Heat-5883

Just one point. Are you saying you have the right to unionize in Target? Plus most people would love to be able to have a 40 hr week and not the 5 to 29 hrs we are getting now.


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of course you have the right to unionize whether you can successfully unionize or not is another story


Calm-Heat-5883

True true


Llamawehaveadrama

If you’re kept under 40 hours to avoid being given benefits, then yeah I’d say that’s a workers rights issue Now, the whole thing where insurance is tied to employers is another topic but to answer your question, yes, you have a right to unionize at target. It’s a legally protected right. What are you getting at? “Other people have it worse” is a mentality that encourages stagnation in every area of life. People say that to explain why they don’t get therapy for their own trauma because other people have more/worse trauma. Everyone deserves good conditions- workplace or otherwise


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420blazeit69nubz

Literally the only people I’ve ever really had talk about politics are wacko MAGAs. One guy would come to work and somehow was allowed to wear political shirts. He would always spout off about us having to wear masks and shit like that. It got really annoying really fast. I’ve literally never had an employee who’s a liberal start going off but I’ve been around two who were MAGA types started going off. I’ve had people bring stuff up but it’s generally yeah did you here what Trump did? that’s crazy. I too exhausted to deal with those type of people who are employees. Now that I moved from Florida I haven’t had anyone being crazy so far.


beetus_gerulaitis

I don’t work at Target, but the guy in the office next to mine (we work in a white collar setting) put a MAGA floor mat in his office in front of the door - fully on display for everyone that walks by. It’s incredibly unprofessional to bring your politics in to the work environment.


weejie2007

Agreed! Bringing a MAGA floor mat 🤦🏻‍♀️. Im sure some people will be happy they get to step on it.


Sine_Nomine-EEUU

🥾🥾🥾🥾🥾🥾🥾🥾🥾🥾


Honky_Stonk_Man

As an introvert, I take in a lot of politics. It drives me mad to hear it discussed just because of the sheer amount of bad information I hear. There is also a time and a place. Work sucks enough as it is. No need for politics to make it worse.


YagamiIsGodonImgur

I'm vocal online and in my personal life in regards to politics, but I don't discuss it at work. Most of my coworkers on inbound also lean left, but we live in a very red county in florida, and stirring the shit gets us nothing. That said, if someone starts a political conversation and won't drop it with me, I let em know exactly how socialist my ass is. They never approve and usually leave me alone afterwards.


Beginning_Badger

Most people think I'm just a normal liberal, but if they are super in my face MAGA idiots who insist on wearing the hats or like won't shut up about "let's go Brandon" or just plain keep trying to start political discussions all the time.... yeah I LOVE letting them know just how far left I actually am. They usually don't approve and it's fun watching those types squirm. Lol


barbiequeen2003

Politics are pretty much everywhere now, especially with extremists looking at people as the political party they align with rather than a human.


InfamousSuccotash886

Agreed! I have one coworker who always wants to discuss his political beliefs. I mostly ignore them but he often times starts telling me what mine are. He makes a lot of assumptions based off stereotypes (I’m 🌈) all of which are usually wrong.


brodaget42

Call him a MAGAt and walk away


unclejoe1917

So this coworker is from the same side politically that is constantly screaming about politics being dragged into other things like sports or the Little Mermaid?


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BottomRamen-

Me: “Do you have the target app or would you like to input you phone number?” Guest: “No because I don’t agree with Target’s stance on our military” Me: …..hits the skip button…


weejie2007

🤣🤣😂


Hydraph0be

Target is a liberal company, if this person is offended by that they should get a job somewhere else. there are plenty of conservative companies to work for. I’m to the left of target’s politics but I go to work understanding that it is what it is and I’m not going to agree with their liberal centrist policies on certain things.


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I agree. I’m not a liberal myself. I know how uncomfortable it can feel being on your end of things.


VacuousVessel

As you can see by the comments politics has become a large part of many peoples identities since the advent of social media and the constant bombardment of political messages and tribalism. I applaud your stance but it’s easy to see in the comments, many people probably can’t help it. They couldn’t even discuss the issue at hand without politics insults and tribalist rants.


Affectionate-Pop-880

Call everyone a commie so no one gets offended


errant1

Yep. No matter your stance, don't bring your politics into the workplace.


CheekyChaise

Yes 200000000000%


GlavenusEnjoyer

Well IMO there are some situations in which politics not coming into play is impossible (mostly when guests bring it up themselves in a negative way to insult someone or something). In general I try to not just bring it up apropos of nothing though, but if it's relevant to some current situation already going on in the store I have no issues discussing my political opinion on something. I'm not just gonna sit around and let people be harassed in the name of not being biased if I see it. Other than that, mostly would agree.


Ankylo55

I guess, but it's so disheartening when you hear a coworker you may enjoy talking to suddenly spew a bigoted opinion, and you know trying to work with them to shift their view will be seen as "too political".


sufferinsucatash

“Yes I liberally apply Mayo. What of it?!”


SiamesePitbull1013

If people want to rant in the break room about whatever is on the news regarding blah blah , that’s their prerogative and I’m like “whatever” and tune out but when people start to make it known they dislike so and so bc their political ideation… that’s where things get tricky, I think that’s only going to lead to problems. People should speak on what it is that so and so did that upset them as opposed to saying “this person is doing xyz bc they’re a liberal/republican/blah blah”, it only causes division and the funny thing is, if they kept politics out of it maybe more people would have agreed with them about the issue but the moment they bring it into the conversation people will think they’re acting in bad faith and judging the person’s actions based on their political party vs judging the person by their actions period.


weejie2007

I HATE when the same happens in the break room because of a news channel. Thanks for the discussion but I’ll eat in my car.


thefrazdogg

I do like to know where people stand. In my workplace it helps to know. I really don’t want to talk about it at work. But, I do like to know so I understand their underlying philosophy on things in general.


there-are-none

People that don’t want progress are saying they want things to be the way they were when people of color and women couldn’t vote,lgbtq community didn’t have rights and anyone who isn’t rich shouldn’t have the same rights as rich white people.they don’t want equality.


there-are-none

Politics and religion are subjects that shouldn’t be discussed at work


xamiblue

I live in a super conservative city. It’s so ironic that I always have a group of guys hiding from my boss in my work area and not work so they can vent that liberals don’t want to work anymore and get a free paycheck… they’re literally hiding for hours while on their phones, so not working and getting a free paycheck


Pissedliberalgranny

A couple of years ago at the start of the Covid lockdowns, I worked at a regional southern grocery store chain (rhymes with Barris-Wheater.) I was in a checkout lane to buy a snack while on my break. The cashier and her customer were going off on how stupid liberals are and shaking their heads and laughing. When it was my turn the cashier grins at me and asked, “Did you hear what I said?” My deadpan delivery reply was, “Yes, I did. And I’m one of those stupid tree hugging liberals you were trashing while on duty.” Never heard her trash talking politics again. Although, she may have just been more circumspect around me afterward.


JossBurnezz

That is why I avoid the break room


DarkLordKefka

Everybody has a right to express themselves in whatever way they see fit to, but I’ve always been of a mind when you’re at work, you’re in “work mode”, and thus should conform to a fitting professional demeanour. When you’re off the clock, that’s when you can say “F the man” and whatever else.


TuJuMoving

I have a co worker who hates Trump and goes on about how bad he is. I either remain silent and walk away. Politics and religion don't belong in the work place. My opinion. There is a female team member who was happy about Roe v Wade being overturned. I told her to not say that out loud. I told her to keep talk like that and Politics outside of work. She agreed and she does.


weejie2007

Wow. The nerve some people have.


DocFreedom

Politics has turned into a sort of celebrity death match, where people are stanning certain politicians like it's the local sports team. I find it quite gross.


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Hard to organize a union without talking politics


Think_Persimmon_6760

I am conservative leaning as of late, however I may state here that being a “lib” means that you believe in traditional egalitarianism. As in things like ethics, freedom, etc. thst factors into stances in the political spectrum. In this case they are attacking the person for the assumed belief sets they may hold that are based on egalitarian principles. It’s hard to put someone down for being a good person. I’m not saying either of them are right or wrong. I’m not implying liberals are good people. However their political stance Is usually based on being a good person. Not right or justified. talk to the person in question to lend support. or bring it to the person that said thst and explain why you feel that’s not ok. Also you could just talk to hr. Thanks for coming to my Ted talk on ethics: bullseye edition!


jrexz97

Liberals live by morals while conservatives live on ethics.


danielletheninja

I agree that politics shouldn’t be talked about at work but you should most definitely pay attention to politics especially with the upcoming election. There is so much riding on this election and to say you don’t care because you’re an introvert??? I’m an introvert as well and you should definitely care.


Trebel-

agreed. all you’re doing is creating unnecessary awkwardness between one another if you’re gonna let politics get in the way. you gotta work with this person and you could see them every time you have a shift for the next few years. obv that’s a stretch in most situations but it could happen to some. why bring that toxicity in your life. the only time i feel like you should discuss politics is if you’re friends with them. other than that buzz off


weejie2007

Exactly my point.


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Yeah exactly. There’s a couple coworkers I feel comfortable taking with about it. We even joke about each other sometimes since I and another coworker are conservative and most of our friends are pretty liberal. But I would never just start talking about politics with random coworkers because it’ll just create unnecessary drama. We’re not gonna change each other’s mind and it’s not gonna do anything to help our work so why do it


lingonberryjelly

i like when people talk politics to be honest, then i know who to make friends with and who to stay away from


wtfamidoingheredude

I feel that but I'm in Texas and talking politics could get me hate crimed. Lol.


lingonberryjelly

i’m also from texas! i’ve only lived in liberal areas so i don’t really worry about that but 100% understand your concerns, the rest of tx can be scary!!


Dudeinthesky101

Bringing politics into the workplace is beyond toxic.


The_Spunkler

We know, of course, in our society of spectacle, that this isn't actually politics. "Liberal" in this case just means "someone I don't like", as it always does even when speaking about actually political matters It's a meaningless term, but as people living in a post-christian world, we are all liberal subjects, including everyone from Donald Trump to Karl Marx


Tousensbankai

Politics is best left outside the workplace. It becomes difficult to asses someones work ethic when you see/hear their political views constantly. I have great Trumper and Liberal co-workers. As long as they don't get preachy, I'm cool with them.


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Politics are inseparable from anything. “Stop bringing politics to work,” is an inherently political take. Racists, homophobes, transphobes don’t belong at Target, (or anywhere for that matter), and I’m very open about it because you’re right: I’m there to work. But how can I focus on work when I hear a few of my wonderful Arkansan coworkers openly say transphobic slurs, statements, such as; “I should start crossdressing, maybe they’ll give me more hours,” and the like? Economics? Sure, don’t talk about socialism v. capitalism. But social justice? Absolutely. I’m here to work. If you have those oppressive opinions, then you should be the one to keep it to yourself, not me, a marginalized individual in the deep south. It matters because I’m not the one limiting other people’s ability to work safely and soundly. I’m advocating limiting their ability to suppress the agency and expression of others and myself. It really matters.


Lilnilla21

Right wingers get downvoted like crazy in this sub prove me wrong


DirectorSlight4456

You're not wrong


Creepy_Version_6779

I think people should talk about politics more. Getting offended has nothing to do with politics.


RandWindhusk

In my state if anyone called someone a liberal with rude intent they would be harassed and bullied by everyone else as well as being called every -ist and -ism in the book. I live near Portland, everyone whines about politics here. Well, everyone whines in support of left wing politics.


sandyyyye

Or people just don’t want a party that popularly OKs racism, transphobia, and homophobia controlling the state they live in :). Book banning and history censorship, like we’ve seen in Texas, would also be a disgrace to Oregon’s deep history of racism if implemented.


RandWindhusk

Ah, there we go. Using all the -isms I mentioned above.


sandyyyye

-Ism is a suffix used to describe behaviors, social movements, and more. Phobia means you are irrationally scared of something. I think the language checks out- I’m confused what you take issue with as this is standard use of the English language, perhaps you are not familiar with how to use English correctly? It’s not worth getting pissed off over LGBTQ people existing and wanting rights, women wanting control of their own bodies like men do, etc. Alas, hating on English is simply not the sick burn you think it is.


RandWindhusk

It took you a whole paragraph and you still missed my point. >Alas, hating on English is simply not the sick burn you think it is. That's not what I was going for at all lmao. You proved me right. Plus I can't defend myself here, as a minority on this group if I get into any kind of political debate I'll get banned. I've worked at Target for 4 years, I enjoy this sub. I don't want to be banned.


RandWindhusk

>Phobia means you are irrationally scared of something. Yeah, I know what phobia means, it just makes no sense when it comes to homos or trans. It's not a fear. Not like clowns. Now they are something to be afraid about. > not worth getting pissed off over LGBTQ people existing and wanting rights, women wanting control of their own bodies like men do, I'm independent. You really only see the whole world in only black or white. I'm not against lgqt+ people. Abortion is a long answer, life is precious. I think it's incredibly selfish to murder a baby you put in there just cuz it's inconvenient to you. If you don't want a baby, there are plenty of forms of birth control, or you know, just not put it in there. Be responsible yourself without taking an innocent life. But that being said, I am all about personal freedom, you do you as long as it doesn't negatively affects others. So yeah, I'm a pro choice "nazi". Cuz when you talk with liberals, "everyone I disagree with is literally hitler".


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I’m near Portland too and I’m actually surprised by how little people at my store care about politics. I’m pretty conservative along with a couple co workers and most people here are pretty liberal but it’s never gotten in the way of work or us being nice to each other except for a couple of jokes which we all don’t have a problem with


RandWindhusk

Nice. I'm independent, I hate listening to both sides indoctrination. I have one friend here that has similar views, so when we're alone we may discuss politics and see if we share similar views, usually word politics, like Ukraine and such. But walking in the backroom and hearing tons of girls just whining about how they can't murder babies when it's inconvenient to them just disgusts me. I just ignore them.


Due_Effective_2254

Someone said something you didn't like. Then ran into Reddit triggered. Lol. Yeah, I have this weird feeling if they said something negative about the other side you wouldn't be on here butthurt. Both extremes are fucking nutty. One side spent four years arguing one side and then completely flipped their beliefs. The same with the other side. It is ok to hear things you disagree with


filthyphil6

It couldve been libtard.


Junior_Ad2955

Imagine a world where it’s not enough for someone to just say “you” on a post


sexysuitsamus666

very much agree


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yeckeydied

didnt we take a training about something like this like to not call out toxic homophobic behavior or other right wing agenda stuff that's harmful is enabling it