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How I learned that politics shouldn't always be avoided at work.
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Galactic Barret
Member
This is how it is with most Trump supporters. They either get really aggressive, lots of shoving or shit talk, or, they get really quiet and seek a subject change.
Either way, good effort, OP. Although I feel this will only cement his views on why Trump is OK, at least you helped to remove his toxicity from your workplace; your co-workers shouldn't be afraid to voice their opinions.
Also, try to make sure security is updated on his appearance and employment status if/when he does get canned. Just to be safe.
Either way, good effort, OP. Although I feel this will only cement his views on why Trump is OK, at least you helped to remove his toxicity from your workplace; your co-workers shouldn't be afraid to voice their opinions.
Also, try to make sure security is updated on his appearance and employment status if/when he does get canned. Just to be safe.
Serious question tho, Could OP sue the company over Steve using the N-word when OP is latino and Steve is black?
Like im not saying Steve shouldn't be fired or should be allowed to say the n-word at work or at all (he should be fired and he should not use the word), but i mean, how the hell do you work "i am a latino and this black guy is saying the n-word, so im suing you!", it doesn't sound like something that could fly.
CreepingFear
Member
I feel very lucky to work for a very liberal company. It won't get much more liberal than this. I am enjoying it until I have to leave for a better salary somewhere else.
This is what political discourse is like all across America right now. When challenged, people become bullies. Thanks for standing up to one of the bullies.
GalacticToast
Member
Not to speak on his behalf but I had a co-worker who is black and acticely voiced his displeasure at how freely Steve threw around the hard R, black or not.
If Steve regularly did that, how the shit has he not already been fired?
Edit: Unless I misread and this was the first time.
GalacticToast
Member
From what I gather I am the first, unfortunately, to not immediately fold over and let him spew his shit. While I get it's easier to avoid conflict at work, let folks like him have free reign and say what they want only enables their shit behavior.
LegendofJoe
Member
Home Depot would probably promote him if you guys worked there, I hope Lowes is better.
BlackDoomShadow
Member
What's amazing is that every Trump supporter I've ever had the displeasure of interacting with, even those who otherwise appear to be very nice and pleasant people, immediately transform into these raving, psychotic monsters when you criticize the Fuhrer (or anything tangentially connected to him).
Trump has opened a Pandora's Box of incivility, where his supporters now realize that they are free to act and behave like uncivilized pieces of human garbage because they will face no consequences for it. They're simply mimicking the pack leader.
Trump has opened a Pandora's Box of incivility, where his supporters now realize that they are free to act and behave like uncivilized pieces of human garbage because they will face no consequences for it. They're simply mimicking the pack leader.
Some people who are born in america feel they are american enough despite their heritage to see themselves equal to the american [white] elite and be racist to other ethnicities.
I call it "the ted cruz effect".
Alternatively, it would also be fitting to call it the "jontron effect".
It's the result of bottling up that cognitive dissonance, the mind can only handle hateful and contradictory viewpoints for so long. At least that's how I see it.
GifGafIsTheBestGaf
Member
respect op, he should be canned or at the very least reprimanded dude is a walking time bomb
milkham
Member
I'm imagining OP saying "what's a check?"
Yekshemesh
Member
Thoughts and prayers for Steve.
DontBeThatGuy
Member
He actually does need his ass beat though.
soundscream
Member
Is it just me or is the thread title incorrect?
You almost got into a fight in the break room, seems like a reason to avoid talking polotics at work.
You almost got into a fight in the break room, seems like a reason to avoid talking polotics at work.
GalacticToast
Member
My point was that if you avoid talking politics at work, sometimes you end up allowing people with shit opinions to steamroll folks who might disagree.
Some political views need to be confronted.
BlazinSkatinAxel
Member
Steve doesn't realize that Trump doesn't like him either.
Holy Order Sol
Member
that man just plain stupid
chrisPjelly
Member
Jesus Christ. Why are some people so fucking triggered at the slight gesture to the anthem. It's not like they're desecrating the flag or actively harming/inconveniencing people. And to think, they're usually the first people to mock Muslims for being so offended easily.
Megalosaro
Banned
Are you in Long Beach, CA? Perhaps the one in Long Beach Town center?
Deadly Cyclone
Pride of Iowa State
Doesnt matter. Yelling at a female co-worker and threatening violence is grounds for termination, no matter if the discussion was about politics, religion, or even Pokémon cards. You dont act like that at work, you dont act like that anywhere.
OP staying calm is what lets him off the hook. Sounds like the other guy has had previous issues of blowing up too.
Autumn Wind
Member
So here is what I learned at my job if I talk with someone I disagree with. I will pretend to be a student and make them be a teacher. If they are right (in more ways than one), prove your thesis. I have a few things I believe strongly in (buying American for example) but that isn't really something that can be challenged. John Stossel has tried but Stossel is arrogant and uptight.
If I can't find a consensus with someone, I just say I would rather talk about something else.
If I can't find a consensus with someone, I just say I would rather talk about something else.
Megalosaro
Banned
HR will probably recomend both are fired.
Deadly Cyclone
Pride of Iowa State
If their HR is incompetent maybe. A good HR will hear both sides and talk to co-workers. In which case they would tell them this dude blows up often and was the one threatening violence.
Even tough the majority of my workplace is liberal, it's always a good idea to keep your political views to yourself in the workplace. Like Steve proved people get fired up and treat politics like it's their religion. Now the idiot might get fired over it, and for what? Because professional athletes choose to kneel during the national anthem? Idiot.
You have to understand. White people are being threatened with extermination or something
WaterAstro
Member
He should be deported, so he can feel the irony.
MrS
Banned
Bruh stop creepin
Earthbound64
Banned
How do people like this ever get employed in the first place?
SolarPowered
Member
You should watch your back. This Steve guy sounds unhinged.
Falcs
Banned
Here's what I bet will happen...
HR will try to resolve the matter with as little risk to the business (especially financially) as possible.
Meaning they will talk to Steve's manager. Manager will have a word with Steve and give him a warning.
Problem resolved. Case closed.
HR will try to resolve the matter with as little risk to the business (especially financially) as possible.
Meaning they will talk to Steve's manager. Manager will have a word with Steve and give him a warning.
Problem resolved. Case closed.
And yeah.. I agree with this. Especially if he DOES end up getting fired. You never know, he could be some gun wielding manica waiting for an excuse.
Megalosaro
Banned
It's his coworker that would have given it away. There are two places there are tons of Cambodians. Long Beach, CA and Lowell, Mass.
Judging by the fact the OP is hispanic, I guessed on CA. And as far as I know that's the only Lowes in the area.
Of course, I could be way off. But I wanted to have fun throwing darts at the dart board.
Evil's Bane
Member
You did the right thing, OP. I don't think I would have had it in me to say anything. Arguing politics with people has become tiring.
Only kind of on topic but it's insane to me how many self hating types I've run into in the wake of this election. I've been in the neglected side of town with more crime all my life but I couldn't imagine blaming my own skin for it all.
Only kind of on topic but it's insane to me how many self hating types I've run into in the wake of this election. I've been in the neglected side of town with more crime all my life but I couldn't imagine blaming my own skin for it all.
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Deleted member 284
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Just a nice subtle reminder to all of my PoC that your skin folk aint always your kin folk. Yikes.TLR
Trump supporting co-worker..Steve is a 37 year old Half-Black, Half Cambodian guy