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olivelove

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12. That is a good option

Reply to elleng (Reply #2)

Thu May 2, 2013, 10:50 PM

May 2013

although sometimes he takes it as agreement.

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Having problem with Teahadist partner [View all] olivelove May 2013 OP

how in the world did you get involved with this person in the first place? perhaps you could say niyad May 2013 #1

He's changed radically olivelove May 2013 #11

Sorry, olivelove, I have no suggestions, elleng May 2013 #2

That is a good option olivelove May 2013 #12

Of course, but who cares what he thinks, elleng May 2013 #15

If someone is that irrational and unhinged MattBaggins May 2013 #3

That's exactly what I was wondering BainsBane May 2013 #7

No doubt olivelove May 2013 #13

Planning a careful exit might be your best option. whathehell May 2013 #27

If you have a contract together, invoke the morals clause Mr. David May 2013 #43

Tell your partner you no longer want to speak about politics Marrah_G May 2013 #4

yes olivelove May 2013 #14

This is what I would do as well... Whiskeytide May 2013 #28

OK, on the grounds that every nut has a kernel of truth, I'm going to point out that PDJane May 2013 #5

Your current situation is not going to be good for you psychologically Fumesucker May 2013 #6

What is it with the gold standard idiots? MattBaggins May 2013 #9

I have one I've been arguing with for years Fumesucker May 2013 #10

It's time olivelove May 2013 #20

Have you heard the crazy gold ads which litter right-wing radio? Atman May 2013 #25

Remember you may need him BUT he needs you also. I would be upfront with him southernyankeebelle May 2013 #8

We do that too. No politics at family gatherings. It works for us too. Auntie Bush May 2013 #19

I am sorry you lost your best friend over politics. That is what worried me because southernyankeebelle May 2013 #21

Tell him Dave Chapelle is your favorite comedian and he's Muslim so this makes you uncomfortable. nt LaydeeBug May 2013 #16

What about? Half-Century Man May 2013 #17

If it were me PD Turk May 2013 #18

turn the tables. Phillip McCleod May 2013 #22

Teahadists olivelove May 2013 #23

You have to consider the mental health marions ghost May 2013 #24

shut him off creon May 2013 #26

or tell him you are leaning towards some religion lunasun May 2013 #36

Plan to make an exit jimmyolsenblues May 2013 #29

As a fellow business owner. My advice to you is to start planning a way out. If his views are Katashi_itto May 2013 #30

Show him proof that his truths are lies. JaneyVee May 2013 #31

That rarely turns out well. Facts are invisible to ranters like this guy. randome May 2013 #34

Just view your purpose in business as ensuring your right wing partner doesn't screw too many people Hoyt May 2013 #32

Ratchet up the paranoia and have some fun! FSogol May 2013 #33

of course the Boston bombing never happened. mnmoderatedem May 2013 #35

Maybe he's drinking a new type of tea? Javaman May 2013 #37

That's not a Tea Partier, it's an Alex Jones Infowars nutjob libertarian. Arkana May 2013 #38

so you have a business partner datasuspect May 2013 #39

It's bad enough having a lunatic as a partner olivelove May 2013 #41

Conspiracy Theories - Big Black Hole otohara May 2013 #40

the first one would be enough to dissolve the business and wish him a good life. and get away. spanone May 2013 #42