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The GOP *WAS* less nutty 15 years ago. BiggJawn Apr 2012 #1
I was going to say something similar. Now, when someobdy brings up politics gateley Apr 2012 #2
I never know what I'm going to hear, either. BiggJawn Apr 2012 #60
pretty much given up talking to them rurallib Apr 2012 #3
I must be too, 'cause I'm getting less and less able to stomach the a-holes! nt Sarah Ibarruri Apr 2012 #4
That makes two of us. Initech Apr 2012 #14
DeceptiCONs...... happerbolic Apr 2012 #36
That's your mistake, they have No Intentions of Governing, their intent is to RULE Bandit Apr 2012 #64
It gives me the creeps how often they refer to "our rulers in Washington." ieoeja Apr 2012 #79
Isn't that the truth. Me too! Cleita Apr 2012 #5
Me, too. KarenS Apr 2012 #6
I was a Libertarian but experience changed my views NAO Apr 2012 #12
I agree. The 'gummint is evil' line is a diversion from those who REALLY rule most of our lives. freshwest Apr 2012 #29
at least when, and if, it is government coersion... happerbolic Apr 2012 #39
Good counterpoint about coercion. anAustralianobserver Apr 2012 #54
Similar case with me, though I was never on the capital "L" Libertarian bandwagon... JHB Apr 2012 #62
Hate Radio has redefined freedom in the US Doctor_J Apr 2012 #71
I've experienced the same... markpkessinger Apr 2012 #7
I don't think it's your age sandyshoes17 Apr 2012 #8
My sane cousin and I have been trying to decide... rwsanders Apr 2012 #33
Wow, just wow. You just can't pick your relatives. Your cousin sounds sane though. The Wielding Truth Apr 2012 #45
Wanna blow your brother's mind? Ask him the South's take on States Rights vis-a-vis Slavery. ieoeja Apr 2012 #80
Really? Because I've become more tolerant. Zax2me Apr 2012 #9
I am happier avoiding them. Logical Apr 2012 #28
the book "The Republican Brain"- scientific studies reveal why Cons deny science and ignore facts NAO Apr 2012 #10
There are different degrees of Republicanism. Baitball Blogger Apr 2012 #11
AMEN TO THAT!!! If about half the white collar criminals, loudsue Apr 2012 #22
If you live long enough.... izquierdista Apr 2012 #13
we've already lived that long. iemitsu Apr 2012 #27
Funny, the older I get the more tolerant I am with them. Autumn Apr 2012 #15
Easter with my Tea Bagger cousin was hell. baldguy Apr 2012 #16
I don't know if you've read the studies or not, but with some people it's RKP5637 Apr 2012 #19
My younger brother is the same though in his defense he truly is mentally challenged with an IQ that cstanleytech Apr 2012 #48
Many in the republican party have just become parrots and spew a RKP5637 Apr 2012 #17
They let the crazy Tea Party in to win elections and now paying the high cost. Thinkingabout Apr 2012 #18
I'm glad to read that i'm not the only one madokie Apr 2012 #20
I HEAR YOU Skittles Apr 2012 #21
" today's conservatives live in a land of lies and illusion" isnt really the problem its cstanleytech Apr 2012 #49
true Skittles Apr 2012 #56
I think I am more tolerant. . . daligirl519 Apr 2012 #23
Me too Marie Marie Apr 2012 #24
Welcome to the club Pakid Apr 2012 #25
So true!! Logical Apr 2012 #30
And their nasty evilhime Apr 2012 #43
Can't take 'em anymore. Saying I don't want to talk about it, doesn't work. They insist I convert. freshwest Apr 2012 #26
Yeah, I know exactly what you mean. Most of my family has passed on RKP5637 Apr 2012 #35
Thanks. I miss them, the way they were, before they got into this. freshwest Apr 2012 #41
I don't understand this. I've no idea AT ALL how my closest friends vote or even feel about things cherokeeprogressive Apr 2012 #31
That is because kctim Apr 2012 #73
I could have written this post too leftylauren Apr 2012 #32
Welcome to the club! Kath1 Apr 2012 #70
They wear their politics on their sleeve now Tabasco_Dave Apr 2012 #34
The really ugly side of them is now coming out and on display all the RKP5637 Apr 2012 #37
Sadly I feel the same way. alittlelark Apr 2012 #38
There Are Some GOP Politicians That Need To Be Slapped On The Spot. TheMastersNemesis Apr 2012 #51
I'm probably older than you - learned emilyg Apr 2012 #40
Same here! Duppers Apr 2012 #42
I know what you mean..I've go no patience.... Historic NY Apr 2012 #44
Maybe you've stayed the same and they fell over the edge of their flat earth worldview. hay rick Apr 2012 #46
The Older I get ... 99th_Monkey Apr 2012 #47
Perfect! silverweb Apr 2012 #53
I quit going around mine in the last 10 years.... ingac70 Apr 2012 #50
Same here. Officially estranged Doctor_J Apr 2012 #65
2000-2008 never happened. Jamaal510 Apr 2012 #52
You know what they say skydive forever Apr 2012 #75
The older you get the less respect they have for you too... Kablooie Apr 2012 #55
What I don't understand is why they have the need to constantly proselytize. PA Democrat Apr 2012 #57
I'll be the 400,000th person to second your opinion. Ship of Fools Apr 2012 #58
Most people say that you're a liberal when you're young... YellowRubberDuckie Apr 2012 #59
I am there with you! n-t Logical Apr 2012 #81
IMO Mr Dixon Apr 2012 #61
No GOP friends and lucky for me my family is pretty much union/ left all the way. sarcasmo Apr 2012 #63
Their pervasiveness takes a big chunk out of my life Doctor_J Apr 2012 #66
Tolerance is so over-rated marshall Apr 2012 #67
And I thought it was just me! Kath1 Apr 2012 #68
I used to feel this way, especially during the 2008 election cycle, but Daniel537 Apr 2012 #69
I finaly just quit talking about it, especially with family..with Fox news blaring away Namvet67 Apr 2012 #72
and that's why after the conventions to after the election maryellen99 Apr 2012 #74
I totally agree with you. Life is too short to avebury Apr 2012 #76
I've found it imossible to reason with my (R) family and friends. DCKit Apr 2012 #77
15 years ago I might not agree with them Ratty Apr 2012 #78
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