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Wed Nov-23-11 11:36 AM
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| 21. can't you appeal to someone in the family to institute "No Politics"? |
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How about asking to bring a guest -- an ally? You could spend all the time in deep conversation with the guest.
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| -Thanksgiving dinner + wingnut relatives = a horrible day |
Cyrano |
Nov-23-11 11:23 AM |
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Folks probably should avoid talking about politics |
bigwillq |
Nov-23-11 11:25 AM |
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You know who brings it up in our holiday events? The RW nutjob relatives. |
bulloney |
Nov-23-11 01:30 PM |
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Yep, won't let go. If you don't agree vehemently, their faux reality explodes. They're zombies. |
freshwest |
Nov-23-11 03:12 PM |
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I've had relatives of both parties |
bigwillq |
Nov-23-11 03:27 PM |
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What a great time to be a Democrat, they can't talk much shit with their current crop of bat-shit |
FarLeftFist |
Nov-23-11 11:26 AM |
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exactly- now is the time to call them on their bullshit- expose their 'philosophy' for what it is |
darth marth |
Nov-23-11 04:39 PM |
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not to get all religious on anyone but... |
darth marth |
Nov-23-11 04:50 PM |
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Yeah I agree. The person in the OP shouldn't back -- someone need to stand up for the right thing |
spooked911 |
Nov-23-11 10:18 PM |
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Ha! I told my dad... |
Juneboarder |
Nov-23-11 11:26 AM |
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Not discussing politics, religion at purely social events is sensible. |
Mimosa |
Nov-23-11 11:32 AM |
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Get an ipod/phone |
inademv |
Nov-23-11 11:27 AM |
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I highly recommend this strategy! |
tosh |
Nov-23-11 11:30 AM |
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Ignore their political assertions because it obviously isn't a fight that can be won |
darth marth |
Nov-23-11 05:25 PM |
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Good idea |
Politicalboi |
Nov-23-11 10:14 PM |
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Not what I meant |
inademv |
Nov-24-11 01:34 AM |
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Please don't choke on your cranberry sauce. |
hamsterjill |
Nov-23-11 11:27 AM |
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perfect |
renate |
Nov-23-11 11:53 AM |
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Excellent strategy. |
MedicalAdmin |
Nov-23-11 12:40 PM |
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That's awful. Too bad "To-Go" isn't an option. |
TheCowsCameHome |
Nov-23-11 11:28 AM |
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+1 DUzy .... |
MedicalAdmin |
Nov-23-11 12:41 PM |
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Some electric brownie's could go a long way. |
GoneOffShore |
Nov-23-11 11:28 AM |
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Fortunately my republican relatives have learned to shut the fuck up |
DefenseLawyer |
Nov-23-11 11:31 AM |
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I actually enjoy engaging my inlaws in person. |
MedicalAdmin |
Nov-23-11 12:44 PM |
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yes, don't avoid- confront them with the truth where they cannot run away |
darth marth |
Nov-23-11 05:00 PM |
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A lot of us share your pain. |
DCKit |
Nov-23-11 11:31 AM |
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Let them know that FOX news viewers are dumber and be sympathetic. |
FarLeftFist |
Nov-23-11 11:31 AM |
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Just lean back, smile and steeple your fingers. It'll drive 'em crazy. n/t |
Scuba |
Nov-23-11 11:32 AM |
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haha great suggestion |
Voice for Peace |
Nov-23-11 04:25 PM |
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I'd have dinner at a Chinese buffet. |
qb |
Nov-23-11 11:32 AM |
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This sounds really good to me. Or, if dinner with them simply |
Sal Minella |
Nov-23-11 12:25 PM |
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Hah! First time I've ever heard bat-shit Repukes compared to a |
coalition_unwilling |
Nov-23-11 12:39 PM |
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Similarities exist -- neither can be reasoned out of it |
Sal Minella |
Nov-23-11 01:01 PM |
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Sorry to hear it, Cyrano, |
geardaddy |
Nov-23-11 11:32 AM |
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No, geardaddy, it's not at my house. |
Cyrano |
Nov-23-11 11:36 AM |
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Yeah, that's a bummer. |
geardaddy |
Nov-23-11 11:37 AM |
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That is true, but you can decide what your participation will be. |
MedicalAdmin |
Nov-23-11 12:55 PM |
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maybe you can propose a toast to a peaceful and harmonious meal wherein you suggest everyone refrain |
Voice for Peace |
Nov-23-11 04:29 PM |
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Feel their pain, they must be going through a lot lately being their candidates are BAT SHIT INSANE! |
FarLeftFist |
Nov-23-11 11:33 AM |
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The problem is that the true believers finally have the candidates they love. n/t |
MedicalAdmin |
Nov-23-11 12:55 PM |
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the following phrase always works for me in these situations... |
PCIntern |
Nov-23-11 11:33 AM |
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Yes, What fun! Long, thoughtful pause . . . then, "You know, I'm not |
Sal Minella |
Nov-23-11 12:35 PM |
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LMAO! - n/t |
coalition_unwilling |
Nov-23-11 12:40 PM |
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Late reply: |
PCIntern |
Nov-24-11 04:48 AM |
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Actually, you can avoid it. You're choosing not to. |
Bunny |
Nov-23-11 11:34 AM |
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Yes, but ... |
Cyrano |
Nov-23-11 12:04 PM |
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your post made me lol..been there ..why dont you just print out the financial flow chart |
xiamiam |
Nov-23-11 12:19 PM |
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Or the OP could have an educational dinner theater... |
CoffeeCat |
Nov-23-11 02:08 PM |
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hahaha yeah, stay on the attack |
Voice for Peace |
Nov-23-11 04:31 PM |
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yes |
darth marth |
Nov-23-11 04:57 PM |
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Well, thankfully the house is big enough that you're not trapped by them. |
Bunny |
Nov-23-11 12:31 PM |
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They are VICTIMS! Preyed upon by FOX news. Be compassionate, they are fragile. |
FarLeftFist |
Nov-23-11 11:35 AM |
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You really need to reconsider faking the heart attack....or risk getting a real one ! |
RagAss |
Nov-23-11 11:35 AM |
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actually, they need to consider living more authentically |
SemperEadem |
Nov-23-11 12:30 PM |
#54 |
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can't you appeal to someone in the family to institute "No Politics"? |
grasswire |
Nov-23-11 11:36 AM |
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It sounds like a terrible ordeal. Do you really have to go? |
yardwork |
Nov-23-11 11:36 AM |
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ROTFLMAO - Awesome! - n/t |
coalition_unwilling |
Nov-23-11 12:43 PM |
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My dad likes to start by criticizing Dems. |
roody |
Nov-23-11 11:40 AM |
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I got this e-mail from MoveOn about what to say to your conservative relatives, LOL |
rocktivity |
Nov-23-11 11:41 AM |
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Yup, Been There - An Idea |
OutNow |
Nov-23-11 11:44 AM |
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don't hold back! |
Mikeystyle |
Nov-23-11 11:45 AM |
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"These are people who think Ronald Reagan is God"...there's your opening... |
brooklynite |
Nov-23-11 11:50 AM |
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I have stopped some of the BS by claiming that politics is all drama queen shit. |
tsuki |
Nov-23-11 11:51 AM |
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Don't go. |
sibelian |
Nov-23-11 11:52 AM |
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Invite my wrinkled old ass over I'll tell them what for and take the pressure off |
DainBramaged |
Nov-23-11 11:54 AM |
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I am thankful that... |
RevStPatrick |
Nov-23-11 11:55 AM |
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I would consider using Reagan against them |
n2doc |
Nov-23-11 11:56 AM |
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You could always say "Did you hear about Ronald Reagan and Piper Laurie?" |
MADem |
Nov-23-11 12:04 PM |
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Just googled it. lol |
Cyrano |
Nov-23-11 12:13 PM |
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I find people like that to be much more tolerable when I drink a lot of beer. |
Nye Bevan |
Nov-23-11 11:59 AM |
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Oh, don't be a sourpuss--just ruin their fun with a smile! |
MADem |
Nov-23-11 12:02 PM |
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If you have a horrible day, they win. |
Turbineguy |
Nov-23-11 12:05 PM |
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Wear your freedom isn't free pay your taxes t-shirt |
Rambis |
Nov-23-11 12:05 PM |
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Can you distract them with sports talk? |
Taverner |
Nov-23-11 12:06 PM |
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The root of the problem is that too many |
SheilaT |
Nov-23-11 12:08 PM |
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I'll be completely outnumbered |
IDemo |
Nov-23-11 12:12 PM |
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good luck |
xiamiam |
Nov-23-11 12:26 PM |
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my suggestion |
Mikeystyle |
Nov-23-11 01:06 PM |
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When they do, say this, "People claiming the moral high ground should not be standing in quicksand" |
LaydeeBug |
Nov-23-11 12:17 PM |
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Last weekend I had dinner with my parents, it culminated in calling him a "fucking asshole" |
Earth_First |
Nov-23-11 12:23 PM |
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It's because of outcomes like this that I keep my mouth shut around family trolls |
Cyrano |
Nov-23-11 12:32 PM |
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If I was concerned that some family was going to "lose contact" with |
BR_Parkway |
Nov-24-11 05:34 AM |
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Wow. Laughing at the plight of the homeless has to be some kind |
coalition_unwilling |
Nov-23-11 12:51 PM |
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You could print out a copy of the sermon on the mount for him |
darth marth |
Nov-23-11 05:08 PM |
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Just to set things straight at the beginning of the visit, you might want to say... |
JVS |
Nov-24-11 05:18 AM |
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Just keep saying, "I don't understand. Can you explain?" |
Wheezy |
Nov-23-11 12:25 PM |
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That is another good tactic. |
MedicalAdmin |
Nov-23-11 01:43 PM |
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why do you *have* to deal with them. You don't. |
SemperEadem |
Nov-23-11 12:25 PM |
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Tell them they are wrong, and you don't want to debate them about it |
quinnox |
Nov-23-11 12:29 PM |
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Ah...just screw with them. |
Wait Wut |
Nov-23-11 12:31 PM |
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My family would be embarrassed by anyone who wanted to |
LWolf |
Nov-23-11 12:31 PM |
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Sit at the childrens table. And if the wingnuts start talking politics before or after dinner |
mnhtnbb |
Nov-23-11 12:31 PM |
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love it!! |
dana_b |
Nov-23-11 03:31 PM |
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Easy fun..... |
cliffordu |
Nov-23-11 12:32 PM |
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I quietly stopped seeing one of my relatives |
EFerrari |
Nov-23-11 12:34 PM |
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Jesus..I remember the Thanksgivings during Watergate |
JanMichael |
Nov-23-11 12:34 PM |
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Having flashbacks of my own. - n/t |
coalition_unwilling |
Nov-23-11 12:54 PM |
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Wait until they insert their feet into mouths, then accuse them of |
coalition_unwilling |
Nov-23-11 12:34 PM |
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just count down til it'll be over. try to grin and bear it? |
stuntcat |
Nov-23-11 12:38 PM |
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My solution... |
progressoid |
Nov-23-11 12:41 PM |
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They are being aggressive/abusive... and they know it... |
Bigmack |
Nov-23-11 12:46 PM |
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Wing nut relatives at Thanksgivings can be fun if you do it |
alfredo |
Nov-23-11 12:47 PM |
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I've always found carefully planned snyde comments to be helpful in such situations. /nt |
jimlup |
Nov-23-11 12:47 PM |
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Best of luck to you Cyrano |
ThatsMyBarack |
Nov-23-11 12:54 PM |
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Treat them like Sonny Corelone talking to Carlo Rizzi... |
Moostache |
Nov-23-11 12:58 PM |
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Can you just get stoned? |
leftyladyfrommo |
Nov-23-11 01:00 PM |
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I just don't understand, |
ladyVet |
Nov-23-11 01:00 PM |
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In my area talking politics at family get-togethers is a no-no. |
Odin2005 |
Nov-23-11 01:01 PM |
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A turkey leg |
jbpdx |
Nov-23-11 01:03 PM |
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Laryngitis |
librechik |
Nov-23-11 01:05 PM |
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Feeling your pain. I actually stay home alone rather than deal with those.. |
MarkCharles |
Nov-23-11 01:08 PM |
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What if you agree with them |
Thumper79 |
Nov-23-11 01:23 PM |
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I feel for you. |
Habibi |
Nov-23-11 01:38 PM |
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Bust out laughing |
mcar |
Nov-23-11 01:43 PM |
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This thread is comedy gold. n/t |
MedicalAdmin |
Nov-23-11 02:37 PM |
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I do have this RWer issue too |
The Genealogist |
Nov-23-11 02:46 PM |
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I empathize |
dana_b |
Nov-23-11 03:16 PM |
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Bring an Ipod..... |
Darth_Kitten |
Nov-23-11 03:38 PM |
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We chose to stay home. Our normal kids live too far away to visit. |
appleannie1 |
Nov-23-11 04:31 PM |
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If you have a sense of humor that leans to the dry side |
Dyedinthewoolliberal |
Nov-23-11 04:32 PM |
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I have a BIL who is a Mitt Romney staffer |
tabbycat31 |
Nov-23-11 05:00 PM |
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Make sure you the first one finished eating. |
DocMac |
Nov-23-11 05:08 PM |
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Good chance to practice Socratic method: ask questions carefully and politely |
struggle4progress |
Nov-23-11 05:12 PM |
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Yes last year was the first time in many years I went at my sister's house and my |
southernyankeebelle |
Nov-23-11 05:20 PM |
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Hurt them emotionally. |
begin_within |
Nov-23-11 05:27 PM |
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I have a great solution to your problem ... |
JoePhilly |
Nov-23-11 05:41 PM |
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Great idea! I plan to use that. |
Tennessee Gal |
Nov-24-11 09:29 AM |
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It could be worse, bad food or no food or nobody. |
Festivito |
Nov-23-11 09:56 PM |
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Ringing a register at min. wage while wonderful relatives are dining without me = a horrible day |
Marrah_G |
Nov-24-11 03:42 AM |
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Tell them that from now on you absolutely refuse to discuss politics |
Raine |
Nov-24-11 04:07 AM |
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Nov-24-11 05:08 AM |
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You need to find a regular date for family meals who will give them a lot of shit |
JVS |
Nov-24-11 05:20 AM |
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Nov-24-11 05:53 AM |
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I have to visit my wife's relatives in Alabama |
Papagoose |
Nov-24-11 06:14 AM |
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Monolithic Conservatism |
SoDesuKa |
Nov-24-11 06:28 AM |
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"I've often asked myself why I put up with it." |
Leftist Agitator |
Nov-24-11 08:42 AM |
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Take them the article on studies on how misinformed Fox vieweres are |
lunatica |
Nov-24-11 08:52 AM |
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yes perfect, bring the article, then ask them some questions to prove how uninformed they are |
darth marth |
Nov-24-11 11:26 AM |
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Laughing my ass off! |
FedUpJerseyGirl |
Nov-24-11 09:00 AM |
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No need to argue or choke... |
pipi_k |
Nov-24-11 09:04 AM |
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Insist on ground roes of No talking politics. Keep TV off political shows. nt |
Ilsa |
Nov-24-11 09:32 AM |
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