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Mariana

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17. Refuse to discuss such subjects with friends or family.

Reply to ecstatic (Original post)

Sat Oct 21, 2017, 12:31 PM

Oct 2017

Politely ask them not to bring it up, that you'd prefer not to talk about news or current events or politics, and then leave if they keep on with it. Depending on whether they were taught any manners when they were growing up, it might help to tell them just how fucking rude and disrespectful they are, when they insist on disregarding your wishes that way. They honestly may not realize they're being obnoxious. If they watch a lot of Fox News or listen to RW radio, they might have come to believe that it's socially acceptable to treat people that way in real life. It is not, and you shouldn't tolerate it.

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Does anyone have tips on how to NOT get my emotions involved re: Trump? [View all] ecstatic Oct 2017 OP

Go for a walk,,,, also becoming active helps. Madam45for2923 Oct 2017 #1

He is trying to destroy us. My emotions are redlining, right about now Siwsan Oct 2017 #2

Yoga and sagesnow Oct 2017 #3

If you get involved greymattermom Oct 2017 #4

Recommendations: LuckyCharms Oct 2017 #5

I've resolved to rise above it. Lars39 Oct 2017 #6

start that epic novel series you've always been meaning to read someday eShirl Oct 2017 #7

Go fishing. ileus Oct 2017 #8

Don'r discuss politics with friends and family marylandblue Oct 2017 #9

Here are a few more ideas. Grammy23 Oct 2017 #10

While tough to see traitor Drumpf's actions, ask yourself, "What can I do to change the situation?" TheBlackAdder Oct 2017 #11

I am in the same place Clarity2 Oct 2017 #12

I had to stop watching TV news or I would be like Elvis, shooting at the screen. Irish_Dem Oct 2017 #13

Take a break from politics Yupster Oct 2017 #14

+1 on all of that! Excellent. bluepen Oct 2017 #21

How far has the cryogenics industry come? awesomerwb1 Oct 2017 #15

"Observe, don't Absorb"--I find Ross Rossberg's videos quite helpful in my own life librechik Oct 2017 #16

Refuse to discuss such subjects with friends or family. Mariana Oct 2017 #17

From an athiest ... the Christian Serentity Prayer earthshine Oct 2017 #18

Smoke weed. maveric Oct 2017 #19

FFS, live your life. Read books. Spend time with friends. Get a hobby bluepen Oct 2017 #20

Go to great art. The Masters. CTyankee Oct 2017 #22

Other than not watching the news or reading the newspaper, no. . . BigDemVoter Oct 2017 #23

Advice from MLB pitcher Bill Lee NotASurfer Oct 2017 #24