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In reply to the discussion: Help. TrumpHumper Invasion Alert. [View all]librechik
(30,663 posts)17. There's plenty of people there already. I recommend Pink Eye, it is highly contagious
don't expose those a-holes to your presence--you are way outnumbered.
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There's plenty of people there already. I recommend Pink Eye, it is highly contagious
librechik
Dec 2017
#17
It is not pleasant. It isn't fun. I do not have to do that, but I did in the past.
MikeydaDog
Dec 2017
#25
If I were you I'd take advantage of having so many people around to look in on the elderly parents
Vinca
Dec 2017
#31
Tell them that you have intensive work related things to do the two weeks before Xmas.
Blue_true
Dec 2017
#34
Start a microbiome (gut) cleanse shortly before Xmas and tell them you can't eat any of that food
fierywoman
Dec 2017
#36
Decision depends upon how badly do u want an invite next year. But protect ur mom
dembotoz
Dec 2017
#41
Tell 'em you're volunteering at the local Christmas charity dinner, and won't be attending.
NBachers
Dec 2017
#42
and tell them you'll see them there next year when Trumps tax bill kicks in......
sunonmars
Dec 2017
#67
**possible solution!** worked for a friend who had serious family "discussion" issues
0rganism
Dec 2017
#44
I tell you my handy little vape pen just saved my life at Thanksgiving. They started talking
Kirk Lover
Dec 2017
#48
I simply cannot understand why people have to have politics involved in family dinners.
Tipperary
Dec 2017
#49
Just remember your mother will not be around forever. If I had my mum back, I would go to any dinner
Tipperary
Dec 2017
#51
Ok wait, your brother-in-law is on disability but doesnt care if Social Security is destroyed?
KelleyKramer
Dec 2017
#64
Send them a charity care pack and label it, "you are going to need this soon after your vote"
sunonmars
Dec 2017
#65
You could do the "I won a holiday" and go book somewhere far away, who's to know.....
sunonmars
Dec 2017
#66
Don't bring it up and politely ask people not to discuss politics if someone starts
Amishman
Dec 2017
#68