help! My cousin was quoted in the NY Times against the public option

[tabbycat31]

and chances are I'm going to see him tomorrow at my grandfather's birthday party. I haven't seen him in 5 years, and I really am not the confrontational type. He may question me though cause of the Obama stickers on my car. Do I dare wear my HR676 sticker?

[Justitia]

1. Tell him he embarrassed you enough in the national papers, you don't want to talk about it.

;)

[Tangerine LaBamba]

4. WE HAVE A WINNER!

That's about as good a remark as can be made.

You might add that he's entitled to his ignorance, but you're not about to engage in a battle of wits with someone who is not armed............................

[Ian David]

11. For The Win! n/t

[ingac70]

16. +1

[virgogal]

2. I'm sure you'll handle it very well.

[PA Democrat]

3. Tell him Obama has promised you a job on the Death Panels

and he'd better not piss you off.

[HughMoran]

5. Spit in his face

:D

[JVS]

6. Some say that the concept of a family performing an honor killing is backwards and barbaric

;-) Just joking.

Mock him a bit, that's enough.

[Fire_Medic_Dave]

7. Beat him within an inch of his life.

:sarcasm:

At least that's what some here believe the solution is when people disagree with you.

[tammywammy]

8. Say that you don't think this is the appropriate occassion for it

That you'd rather focus on your grandfather's big day.

[rurallib]

9. I wear my liberalism proudly whereever I go.

We are the party that won. Our issues are supported by 75% of the public.
Let him throw a tantrum.

[orleans]

10. you could ask him why he feels the need to announce to the world

what a jerk he is.

or tell him: "next time don't give your name. it's embarrassing"

[billyoc]

12. Tell him you hate the public option scheme too, because it's not socialist enough.

[Gormy Cuss]

13. Be polite and don't mention his indiscretion.

If he brings up your Obama stickers, point out that it's a family event and he doesn't want to embarrass himself again -- the NY Times mention was bad enough.

[Ikonoklast]

14. Tell him the NY Times badly mis-quoted him, and made him sound like a fool.

Damn librul rag.

[SwissTony]

15. Ask him why, if it's such a poor choice,

the vast majority of people in Britain, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, The Netherlands, Germany, France...and the list goes on...are pretty happy with what they've got and wouldn't swap their system for yours for a million bucks.

Greetings from Australia

[WVRICK13]

17. We Can't Choose our Relatives

but I have learned how to ignore them even at family reunions and birthday parties. Ignoring them is the best outcome for the rest of the family,make your grandfathers' birthday peaceful.

[lib_wit_it]

18. He may question you? Be careful--he may use enhanced interrogation techniques! Great answers

provided up-thread--but if he tries to escalate, walk away. I've made the mistake of getting into major arguments with the RWers in my family, and I regret it. Although you may be better able to hold your temper than I am.

Is there a good chance he'll be quoted on the news again? Consider that in your decision. I have to see my main family adversary, potential Ted Kennedy seat candidate, major league RW big-mouth, Curt Schilling in the news and it sucks. Not sure though if it would suck more or less if I hadn't got into it with him about politics. Maybe you can figure out how that would figure into your situation.