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In reply to the discussion: Having problem with Teahadist partner [View all]Auntie Bush
(17,528 posts)19. We do that too. No politics at family gatherings. It works for us too.
It's a good thing too because in a family gathering consisting of my siblings and spouses... my brother-in-law and I are the only Dems...we're out numbered with a bunch of wild eyed ReThugs. Fortunately, my kids and spouses are ALL Dems so we can have fun ripping the Rethugs to pieces and howling at some of there idiotic beliefs...and crying over others.
My best friend and I ended our friendship because we failed to make discussing politics a no-no. don't make that mistake! Good luck!
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how in the world did you get involved with this person in the first place? perhaps you could say
niyad
May 2013
#1
OK, on the grounds that every nut has a kernel of truth, I'm going to point out that
PDJane
May 2013
#5
Remember you may need him BUT he needs you also. I would be upfront with him
southernyankeebelle
May 2013
#8
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
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