On July 4th, Stephen King, who has been so aggressive in his “resistance” that he’s blocked by President Donald Trump, implored his leftist followers to declare a single-day truce in the Trump Wars, and openly embrace — if even for a moment — one of their Trump-supporting friends.
Break bread, he said. Shake hands. Enjoy some beer and fireworks.
Progressives, go find a Trump supporting friend–the one you haven’t spoken to since November of 2016–and give him or her a hug. Trumpies, find a “liberal snowflake” friend and do the same. Just for today, let’s all be Americans.
— Stephen King (@StephenKing) July 4, 2018
King quickly discovered that the political segment that most often preaches tolerance is loathe to express it.
Nah. I didn’t stop talking to people because they were trump supporters. I did so because they showed themselves to be racists.
— Suhaila (@Suhaila) July 4, 2018
Can’t do it. Trump let us know who our friends really are. Life is short & I don’t have time for racists, bigots, homophobes, traitors, climate deniers, anti-healthcare+education, building walls and tearing families apart & locking them in cages! Ain’t nobody got time for that.
— bennydiegø (@bennydiego) July 4, 2018
NO. @GOP #traitors #senators buddying w #Russians, day #SenateSelectCommittee on Intelligence concluded #Russia attacked our country, infiltrating our #election process/resulting in Trump becoming #POTUS! Those still supporting #babysnatcher NOT GETTING A FUCKING HUG FROM ME!
— NadelParis (@NadelParis) July 4, 2018
Love you, but no thanks. I don’t speak to them for reason and I probably never will.
— Secret Derp State Society(@TurtlesgaloreMR) July 4, 2018
At least the attacks from King’s left flank didn’t get personal.
Oh wait.
I love you @StephenKing, but this tweet shows your straight, white, male privilege. This is not a time for hugs. #Resist
— Mike Lockner(@MikeLockner) July 4, 2018
Resistance forever.