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librechik

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17. There's plenty of people there already. I recommend Pink Eye, it is highly contagious
Sat Dec 2, 2017, 01:28 PM
Dec 2017

don't expose those a-holes to your presence--you are way outnumbered.

Come down with something Christmas morning Lulu KC Dec 2017 #1
Calling in sick for Family Christmas sagesnow Dec 2017 #23
Don't go, simple. SamKnause Dec 2017 #2
Yup. tazkcmo Dec 2017 #18
You could call in sick. The Velveteen Ocelot Dec 2017 #3
Rolling naked in nettles. sagesnow Dec 2017 #28
Tell them you're sick and can't make it Bettie Dec 2017 #4
Oh dear. redwitch Dec 2017 #5
Book a Caribbean Cruise instead? rgbecker Dec 2017 #6
Yes, you are right! sagesnow Dec 2017 #10
Since you list in your profile you are in Iowa KatyMan Dec 2017 #15
Yes and sagesnow Dec 2017 #16
Gun collector in the family has about 17 guns available. sagesnow Dec 2017 #29
MAGgots own every bit of the sorrow the GOP heaps on them. oasis Dec 2017 #7
Call your deplorables and speak like you're half dead dalton99a Dec 2017 #8
You can come over. We hand homemade ravioli Drahthaardogs Dec 2017 #9
Thanks for the invite but.. sagesnow Dec 2017 #14
Come to Minnesota! We're not far away, The Velveteen Ocelot Dec 2017 #30
I feel for you. Just don't go, some disowning is in order. brush Dec 2017 #11
Disowning sagesnow Dec 2017 #20
Don't go. AJT Dec 2017 #12
Go to support your momma, avoid the horrible rest if possible. Lars39 Dec 2017 #13
There's plenty of people there already. I recommend Pink Eye, it is highly contagious librechik Dec 2017 #17
Pink Eye- sagesnow Dec 2017 #22
just tell them you'll bring all bluestarone Dec 2017 #19
I would advocate limiting your exposure. alarimer Dec 2017 #21
I had similar concerns at Thanksgiving and NOBODY brought up politics groundloop Dec 2017 #24
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
Say you have shingles ismnotwasm Dec 2017 #26
Tell everyone MFM008 Dec 2017 #27
+1 that's what I'm doing flibbitygiblets Dec 2017 #32
Oh no... sagesnow Dec 2017 #35
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
Definitely. Delegation is the key. sagesnow Dec 2017 #43
Hope they like paying more taxes C_U_L8R Dec 2017 #33
Tell them that you have intensive work related things to do the two weeks before Xmas. Blue_true Dec 2017 #34
You're right Mom has sagesnow Dec 2017 #39
Start a microbiome (gut) cleanse shortly before Xmas and tell them you can't eat any of that food fierywoman Dec 2017 #36
Get a progressive minded t-shirt to wear Persondem Dec 2017 #37
Love it! sagesnow Dec 2017 #40
Think of it as free entertainment pscot Dec 2017 #38
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
Parrot Projection Protection sagesnow Dec 2017 #45
Parrot Distraction Rejection 0rganism Dec 2017 #47
Keep standing up for the wishes of your 80 year old mother Martin Eden Dec 2017 #46
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
Yes, this is why sagesnow Dec 2017 #50
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
Sounds best to me! n/t RKP5637 Dec 2017 #52
I would stay home- tell them you have the flu. Luciferous Dec 2017 #53
There are some great deals on last-minute cruises. Laffy Kat Dec 2017 #54
I recommend conversation cards at the table Sienna86 Dec 2017 #55
In Summaary: sagesnow Dec 2017 #56
I like a combo of the top two. moriah Dec 2017 #63
Do you see them a lot? Seems like theres been a lot of disclosure. nolabear Dec 2017 #57
Yes, it's me... sagesnow Dec 2017 #58
Sit at the kid's table during dinner. TexasTowelie Dec 2017 #59
Take a vacation and don't give them a second thought. Ilsa Dec 2017 #60
I had 4 people in my family vote Trump... Tavarious Jackson Dec 2017 #61
Whip out a shotgun and lay down the law MrScorpio Dec 2017 #62
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
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