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My best friend might be a Nazi sympathizer. (lemm.ee)

submitted 1 month ago by Chef_Boyardee@lemm.ee to c/asklemmy@lemmy.world

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Hi friends ,

I've known my best friend since I was 6 years old. He's always been very, very successful. I've always looked up to him, and still do.

A couple of years ago, I confronted him about Elon. I was very concerned. Elon was becoming something I could no longer support. My friend said that he would support Tesla through thick and thin, and here we are today.

He's made a lot of money off of Elon and I'm happy for him, but I am very concerned that I should not be supporting someone that's making a living off of someone that possibly is a Nazi. I'm considering ending my friendship. I want to do the right thing. I care about you. I care about us, and I'm very scared for our future.

I'm asking you for advice on whether or not I should give up on my best friend. We've been friends for almost 40 years, and I love him dearly. I'm crying right now making these statements. Should I still seek his support?

I am just so angry. My world is becoming so hostile, and I don't know if I should separate myself from the negative influences around me. What do you guys think?

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[-] Chef_Boyardee@lemm.ee 2 points 1 month ago

I definitely have these talks with him. I just don't pass judgement. Honestly, who am I?

But, Elon is now in the White House, and I feel that I am part of the problem now that I am being passive in regards to me friend's beliefs. I just want some insight and other's opinions.

[-] Catoblepas@lemmy.blahaj.zone 3 points 4 weeks ago

As long as you’re having these conversations with him regularly, I wouldn’t say that you’re being passive or morally obligated to cut off your communication with him or anything like that. Consistent outreach has value and it doesn’t mean you’re enabling anything.

But if your conscience is screaming at you that this is a hard line the friendship is never going to recover from, don’t torture yourself trying to fix it either.

[-] Chef_Boyardee@lemm.ee 1 points 4 weeks ago

Thanks, I appreciate the concern. I've had problems with him in the past. But, it was nothing I couldn't overcome. But now, this is way bigger than me.

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