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Showing Original Post only (View all)Would you end a friendship with someone who planned to vote third party? [View all]
I know people discuss ending friendships with republicans, but what do you think about ending friendships with people who aren't in touch with what's going on and think they are somehow pure/noble by voting third party?
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Would you end a friendship with someone who planned to vote third party? [View all]
apples and oranges
Oct 2012
OP
My third party story. I had a friend who was convinced to vote for Nader. I know the guy/s that
brewens
Oct 2012
#4
I don't base friendships on how they vote; however, my answer is a bit more complex.
Selatius
Oct 2012
#9
I'm curious, what is that pic on the right of your sig? What are you against there?
cui bono
Oct 2012
#37
I have to disagree with what you say about progressives becoming just as detached from reality
cui bono
Oct 2012
#38
No. (But I don't end friendships with people just because they're republicans, either.)
fishwax
Oct 2012
#27
No. I consider my wife my friend. And, I admire her not being a "purist" Democrat.
Tierra_y_Libertad
Oct 2012
#34