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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsWondering if I need medication or ?
As I mentioned to many of you back in the spring, I was on the verge of homelessness. Since that time, I have been accepted into someones home temporarily till I can get back to work. They were associated with a church which someone else I knew attended.
However, there has been one thing I have had to contend with to keep a roof over my head: I'm staying with a fire breathing tea-bagger.
Almost every night, its Sean "hasn't any" and Bill O'Liley" and Gretta "Gabby-mouth". I'm beginning to wonder how much more I can handle. And you can imagine the filth I had to listen to tonight with all the fake people claiming how much they love America, and how Obama is destroying our liberties. At least Juan Williams kicks "Hasn't Any's" butt occasionally. But still, a mind cannot handle daily doses of stupidity TV from Cluster Faux.
Little does this person know this is my hangout (hehehe). The assumption is I'm not involved in politics.
So while they are sleeping, I write this. So clearly I may not need medication (although it couldn't hurt). But I was with several thoughts as to how I should handle this environment till I can move out. I am safe and in good standing, and the cat likes me but my thought is to walk on egg shells and not spill the beans. How would you handle this situation? Keep quite as I have, or ask to switch to a movie instead of watching the hate-fest on Cluster Faux?
I sometimes feel my head is going to explode if I hear again that Obama caused this recession or its his fault. I'm truly dealing with an uneducated individual who needs a job to occupy their time.
Cleita
(75,480 posts)who gave me shelter, I really kept my opinions to myself. Today I am 72. Just giving you a little advice. It's not forever. You can engage in some conversation if they are interested but back off when they aren't. Medication? Really?
Left Coast2020
(2,397 posts)MadHound
(34,179 posts)Or if you have your own room, go there to read, write, whatever. Just remove yourself from the situation and stress. Since you are essentially living on these people's charity, I wouldn't confront them on politics, it might be that you find yourself without shelter, and winter will be here sooner than you think.
Terra Alta
(5,158 posts)I'm currently living with my very conservative brother, and somewhat conservative mother -- most of the time, I have to keep my opinions to myself. I try to tune them out when they start talking politics.
Left Coast2020
(2,397 posts)Its not a stressfull situation, just the fact that my brain has to listen occasionally to empty neo-consersative crap, and Obama is going to steal your kids, or something like that. Or Obama wants your kids to grow up on food stamps.
vlyons
(10,252 posts)and get some books to read. Do not compromise the roof over your head. Employers don't hire homeless people. If watching Fixed News makes you want to puke, go to another room and read a book. These people have generously shared their home with you. Don't piss them off. Be pleasant, helpful, and don't criticize. Good luck with landing a job.