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clydefrand

(4,325 posts)
82. Wow, I thought my brother-in-law had moved to Texas!
Fri Nov 9, 2012, 09:21 PM
Nov 2012

In June I was at his and my sister's home. He started telling me awful crap that he thinks about Obama, screaming as you said that guy was doing. I won't EVER go see him again. He lives in VA...not Texas. When he started talking about Obama not being a citizen because he wasn't born here...bla, bla...Saying he was incompetent. etc. I said, You just hate black people and you call yourself a Christian? I hope he remembers that comment every day of his life.

Their violence on America has been what we've been fighting against ffr Nov 2012 #1
My sympathies! CaliforniaPeggy Nov 2012 #2
Thanks, Peggy. hamsterjill Nov 2012 #6
Agreed! You can be polite but still end the abuse. Pmc1962 Nov 2012 #36
If her boss is femrap Nov 2012 #80
CaliforniaPeggy, your post was very well written, concise, succinct and definitely not a rant. xtraxritical Nov 2012 #123
It is because his belief is only skin deep....and any disagreement scares the shit out of them NRaleighLiberal Nov 2012 #3
It is terror. hamsterjill Nov 2012 #9
just think about how much happier and grounded you are. NRaleighLiberal Nov 2012 #11
+1 Bernardo de La Paz Nov 2012 #76
You said you're worried he will "tattle" on you PearliePoo2 Nov 2012 #117
Sadly their belief is close to absolute. But nor are they blind. TheMadMonk Nov 2012 #63
You really can't argue with those people. The Velveteen Ocelot Nov 2012 #4
Absolutely correct way to deal with it. hamsterjill Nov 2012 #16
Be like the chick fil a employee demhottie Nov 2012 #28
I hate was CFA stands for... awoke_in_2003 Nov 2012 #61
Yes, refuse to engage is best. But if you must or if you want to for sport or ultimate effect, ... Bernardo de La Paz Nov 2012 #75
+100 amborin Nov 2012 #95
I understand ... 1StrongBlackMan Nov 2012 #5
That is my fear. hamsterjill Nov 2012 #10
I edditted my response to provide a defensive course of action. n/t 1StrongBlackMan Nov 2012 #22
VERY sorry. elleng Nov 2012 #7
Have done as you suggest. hamsterjill Nov 2012 #12
I think that's the best idea Major Nikon Nov 2012 #79
You're right. . . . . BigDemVoter Nov 2012 #8
You were harassed by a customer. RandySF Nov 2012 #13
Yes. I should have had better control over the conversation. hamsterjill Nov 2012 #20
This message was self-deleted by its author Sekhmets Daughter Nov 2012 #40
Tell your boss today Dyedinthewoolliberal Nov 2012 #14
Just Blaspherian Nov 2012 #15
Call your boss first... PoliticalBiker Nov 2012 #17
I'm not sure. RandySF Nov 2012 #23
But... PoliticalBiker Nov 2012 #30
Would have been good if you could have recorded the conversation. If there is a next time, be sure OregonBlue Nov 2012 #18
Whenever you encounter this, try and remember one thing: Downtown Hound Nov 2012 #19
Thank you. hamsterjill Nov 2012 #21
Have you ever discussed politics with your employers? Indpndnt Nov 2012 #24
There are other places to work in Texas that are just the opposite DFW Nov 2012 #25
A huge thank you to DU! hamsterjill Nov 2012 #26
This is good advice. It's so hard sometimes though. If you are strong enough to realize they are The Wielding Truth Nov 2012 #53
I don't talk politics at work RosedaleGuy Nov 2012 #27
I think this is the best advice on this thread Carni Nov 2012 #32
No, that's not cold. hamsterjill Nov 2012 #69
You can't win with those people Carni Nov 2012 #71
I would have said nothing, and hung up on him RoccoR5955 Nov 2012 #29
My suggestion when he calls again is to say your sorry for screaming. If he brings up southernyankeebelle Nov 2012 #31
Next time just tell him that you cannot spend your employer's time discussing politics. AtheistCrusader Nov 2012 #33
You should have told him to go fuck himself and then hung up. RBInMaine Nov 2012 #34
Just another JACK BOOTED tea party BROWN SHIRT. penndragon69 Nov 2012 #35
A very crappy experience! JNelson6563 Nov 2012 #37
I certainly agree with you. Savannahmann Nov 2012 #38
He was harrassing you abelenkpe Nov 2012 #39
Sorry to hear tiredtoo Nov 2012 #41
Sounds like you work with and for a bunch of whack jobs. I feel for you. geckosfeet Nov 2012 #42
One of the advantages of being retired . . . flamin lib Nov 2012 #43
Thanks for the link :) Cha Nov 2012 #45
Please, do not "apologize" to us, hamsterjill! It's We who are sorry Cha Nov 2012 #44
You're a brave person! imanamerican63 Nov 2012 #46
Despite your personal beliefs...... Swede Atlanta Nov 2012 #47
this is so true. barbtries Nov 2012 #84
hamsterjill, I am so sorry you were treated that way ailsagirl Nov 2012 #48
Sorry your state is so overrun. DaveJ Nov 2012 #49
Yes loyalkydem Nov 2012 #50
Not wanting to get my blood pressure up. cyclezealot Nov 2012 #51
I feel for you, have been in similar situations cprise Nov 2012 #52
Good to be aware that they have completely lost it. Faygo Kid Nov 2012 #54
Huh. ...and you say this is in Texas? JohnnyRingo Nov 2012 #55
Remind me? SmittynMo Nov 2012 #56
Stay calm - Your in the right and it drives people crazy. pipewrench Nov 2012 #57
You won't lose your job................ beachgirl2365 Nov 2012 #58
What the hell is wrong with these people? Uniblab Nov 2012 #59
"Perhaps we can discuss politics at another time, but... jberryhill Nov 2012 #60
What kills me is how they assume that you agree with everything they have to say! Dustlawyer Nov 2012 #62
I am a baby boomer of 66 yrs... INdemo Nov 2012 #64
Was the IDIOT asleep 4 years ago when the economy was in a nosedive? ErikJ Nov 2012 #65
thank you for that barbtries Nov 2012 #85
If you can't call or email or text your boss csziggy Nov 2012 #66
I disagree. Do NOT apologize to your boss. Make you boss apologize to you. Hamlette Nov 2012 #114
I probably would not have argued back hfojvt Nov 2012 #67
but you did. barbtries Nov 2012 #86
re:A right winger just went OFF on me a few minutes ago at work. In Texas. allan01 Nov 2012 #68
if you still donco Nov 2012 #70
Call your boss first, before the jerk does. nt Bernardo de La Paz Nov 2012 #72
I agree! Arugula Latte Nov 2012 #74
Sorry that you were treated like! What a sad person that guy is. VanillaC Nov 2012 #73
I'm so sorry you had to deal with this. What you said here: Chorophyll Nov 2012 #77
Rant away. I know just what it is like. Curmudgeoness Nov 2012 #78
I agree with everyone who said contact your boss first. MsPithy Nov 2012 #81
Wow, I thought my brother-in-law had moved to Texas! clydefrand Nov 2012 #82
he had no right to bully you like that. barbtries Nov 2012 #83
Give your biggest smile blue cat Nov 2012 #87
Another racist white guy who can't stand that "his people" don't have as much power anymore Alekei_Firebird Nov 2012 #88
We moved here to Texas from the east coast nearly a decade ago - TBF Nov 2012 #89
I am a lifelong Texas Democrat Texin Nov 2012 #91
Yes. Im in NJ yet I saw far more Romney signs.... Kyad06 Nov 2012 #109
Politics is a part of everyday life in Texas. Buzz Clik Nov 2012 #90
They come up to strangers and start to grill them about their religious affiliation. Texin Nov 2012 #94
I tell folks I'm not very religious - TBF Nov 2012 #106
They are IRRATIONAL and must treated like they are mentally ill. VPStoltz Nov 2012 #92
Next time he calls, tell him you are recording the conversation thucythucy Nov 2012 #93
I'd avoid political conversations at work BainsBane Nov 2012 #96
"We'll have to agree to disagree", "Oh, please hold, UPS just showed up" & hit that button. toby jo Nov 2012 #97
There's a funny side to all of this. Gregorian Nov 2012 #98
in my job i have to lie. 8 track mind Nov 2012 #99
Hang in there hamsterjill lunatica Nov 2012 #100
Hang in there, hamsterjill. Mayberry Machiavelli Nov 2012 #101
Don't people work any more? TrogL Nov 2012 #102
They are pissed pff because a BLACK GUY has done tremendous good and-justice-for-all Nov 2012 #103
Why would he know that you voted for President Obama? enlightenment Nov 2012 #104
Calm & rational wins every time. DirkGently Nov 2012 #105
I work in customer service and your guys sounds crim son Nov 2012 #107
I'm getting the idea local Liberals need to hook up for a bbq. Spitfire of ATJ Nov 2012 #108
I actually quit my last job because I didn't like working with greedy, unfeeling, uninformed repugs judesedit Nov 2012 #110
yep heaven05 Nov 2012 #111
I'm glad you're venting here. mwooldri Nov 2012 #112
A similar thing happened to my niece yesterday Emit Nov 2012 #113
Teaheads at my job go off on me too... humbled_opinion Nov 2012 #115
Why apologize? Those people ARE irrational and scary. Another good reply from you - but codjh9 Nov 2012 #116
Any time you ask a Republican to stop and think these days...there's just a vacant silence. paparush Nov 2012 #118
Jill tell your bosses your side of the story pitbullgirl1965 Nov 2012 #119
i would quit maindawg Nov 2012 #120
...awww southern_belle Nov 2012 #121
"I'm sorry, I seem to have called at a bad time. Warpy Nov 2012 #122
I think you'll be okay. qwlauren35 Nov 2012 #124
I wish you had recorded the customer screaming at you Iris Nov 2012 #125
Especially in your situation better not to engage with customers. I agree with your still_one Nov 2012 #126
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