OT- Discussing politics with friends…

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When talking about politics with people I find it a lot easier to talk about policies rather than people. You can go on forever about “Mccain is a war hero patriot and Obama won’t wear a flag pin!”, but none of that really matters.

I find it much more satisfying to actually talk about things like a mortgage bailout, lower taxes, government intervention into personal lives, etc, because you can actually explain your stance on something with actual facts instead of just arguing about the MSM created facades of the politicians.

Also, when discussing policies you may actually enlighten someone who just looks at MSM facades to dig deeper into their candidate to see how much they actually agree with them.

[jpinpb]

I am a fence sitter somewhat when it comes to politics. I am financially conservative, but liberal in many other respects, rights of workers, women, gays, against the war, etc.

I have to say the damage Bush has done will takes tens of years to undo. There are MANY Republicans who do not favor him. His rating is the lowest in history. When his own party doesn’t hold him in high regard, it’s time for those die-hard Republicans to just admit he wasn’t the star quarterback.

That said, my mom and brother are staunch Republicans. Any time politics come up, I just let it go and try not to discuss it because it turns into a BIG fight and so not worth it. They are entitled to their beliefs, even though I disagree w/them. I tell them flat out that I’d rather not discuss it b/c we have differing opinions. I try to think of something else to talk about real quick, w/my brother, cars.

When I take issues one by one, my mom is in disagreement with Bush/Republicans decisions. She doesn’t understand the complexities of government and so I just forgive her. It frustrates me. She just likes his personality. Makes no sense. She came from Italy when she was 18 and no greater education. My brother on the other hand has a masters in business.

So I agree w/the previous post. Discussing some policies are a little easier.

[jpinpb]

I am a fence sitter somewhat when it comes to politics. I am financially conservative, but liberal in many other respects, rights of workers, women, gays, against the war, etc.

I have to say the damage Bush has done will takes tens of years to undo. There are MANY Republicans who do not favor him. His rating is the lowest in history. When his own party doesn’t hold him in high regard, it’s time for those die-hard Republicans to just admit he wasn’t the star quarterback.

That said, my mom and brother are staunch Republicans. Any time politics come up, I just let it go and try not to discuss it because it turns into a BIG fight and so not worth it. They are entitled to their beliefs, even though I disagree w/them. I tell them flat out that I’d rather not discuss it b/c we have differing opinions. I try to think of something else to talk about real quick, w/my brother, cars.

When I take issues one by one, my mom is in disagreement with Bush/Republicans decisions. She doesn’t understand the complexities of government and so I just forgive her. It frustrates me. She just likes his personality. Makes no sense. She came from Italy when she was 18 and no greater education. My brother on the other hand has a masters in business.

So I agree w/the previous post. Discussing some policies are a little easier.

[jpinpb]

I am a fence sitter somewhat when it comes to politics. I am financially conservative, but liberal in many other respects, rights of workers, women, gays, against the war, etc.

I have to say the damage Bush has done will takes tens of years to undo. There are MANY Republicans who do not favor him. His rating is the lowest in history. When his own party doesn’t hold him in high regard, it’s time for those die-hard Republicans to just admit he wasn’t the star quarterback.

That said, my mom and brother are staunch Republicans. Any time politics come up, I just let it go and try not to discuss it because it turns into a BIG fight and so not worth it. They are entitled to their beliefs, even though I disagree w/them. I tell them flat out that I’d rather not discuss it b/c we have differing opinions. I try to think of something else to talk about real quick, w/my brother, cars.

When I take issues one by one, my mom is in disagreement with Bush/Republicans decisions. She doesn’t understand the complexities of government and so I just forgive her. It frustrates me. She just likes his personality. Makes no sense. She came from Italy when she was 18 and no greater education. My brother on the other hand has a masters in business.

So I agree w/the previous post. Discussing some policies are a little easier.

[jpinpb]

I am a fence sitter somewhat when it comes to politics. I am financially conservative, but liberal in many other respects, rights of workers, women, gays, against the war, etc.

I have to say the damage Bush has done will takes tens of years to undo. There are MANY Republicans who do not favor him. His rating is the lowest in history. When his own party doesn’t hold him in high regard, it’s time for those die-hard Republicans to just admit he wasn’t the star quarterback.

That said, my mom and brother are staunch Republicans. Any time politics come up, I just let it go and try not to discuss it because it turns into a BIG fight and so not worth it. They are entitled to their beliefs, even though I disagree w/them. I tell them flat out that I’d rather not discuss it b/c we have differing opinions. I try to think of something else to talk about real quick, w/my brother, cars.

When I take issues one by one, my mom is in disagreement with Bush/Republicans decisions. She doesn’t understand the complexities of government and so I just forgive her. It frustrates me. She just likes his personality. Makes no sense. She came from Italy when she was 18 and no greater education. My brother on the other hand has a masters in business.

So I agree w/the previous post. Discussing some policies are a little easier.

[jpinpb]

I am a fence sitter somewhat when it comes to politics. I am financially conservative, but liberal in many other respects, rights of workers, women, gays, against the war, etc.

I have to say the damage Bush has done will takes tens of years to undo. There are MANY Republicans who do not favor him. His rating is the lowest in history. When his own party doesn’t hold him in high regard, it’s time for those die-hard Republicans to just admit he wasn’t the star quarterback.

That said, my mom and brother are staunch Republicans. Any time politics come up, I just let it go and try not to discuss it because it turns into a BIG fight and so not worth it. They are entitled to their beliefs, even though I disagree w/them. I tell them flat out that I’d rather not discuss it b/c we have differing opinions. I try to think of something else to talk about real quick, w/my brother, cars.

When I take issues one by one, my mom is in disagreement with Bush/Republicans decisions. She doesn’t understand the complexities of government and so I just forgive her. It frustrates me. She just likes his personality. Makes no sense. She came from Italy when she was 18 and no greater education. My brother on the other hand has a masters in business.

So I agree w/the previous post. Discussing some policies are a little easier.

[Anonymous]

I’d just subtly change the subject. If that doesn’t prove successful, I would say something like, “You know, Mary, we really have different opinions in regard X, I believe we’re going to have to agree to disagree”. After that, you change the subject again.

I have no problem talking politics with a friend or aquaintance, especially if I feel passionate about the candidate or topic. OTOH, if someone become irritating, I don’t allow him or her to drone on for hours.

[Anonymous]

I’d just subtly change the subject. If that doesn’t prove successful, I would say something like, “You know, Mary, we really have different opinions in regard X, I believe we’re going to have to agree to disagree”. After that, you change the subject again.

I have no problem talking politics with a friend or aquaintance, especially if I feel passionate about the candidate or topic. OTOH, if someone become irritating, I don’t allow him or her to drone on for hours.

[Anonymous]

I’d just subtly change the subject. If that doesn’t prove successful, I would say something like, “You know, Mary, we really have different opinions in regard X, I believe we’re going to have to agree to disagree”. After that, you change the subject again.

I have no problem talking politics with a friend or aquaintance, especially if I feel passionate about the candidate or topic. OTOH, if someone become irritating, I don’t allow him or her to drone on for hours.

[Anonymous]

I’d just subtly change the subject. If that doesn’t prove successful, I would say something like, “You know, Mary, we really have different opinions in regard X, I believe we’re going to have to agree to disagree”. After that, you change the subject again.

I have no problem talking politics with a friend or aquaintance, especially if I feel passionate about the candidate or topic. OTOH, if someone become irritating, I don’t allow him or her to drone on for hours.

[Anonymous]

I’d just subtly change the subject. If that doesn’t prove successful, I would say something like, “You know, Mary, we really have different opinions in regard X, I believe we’re going to have to agree to disagree”. After that, you change the subject again.

I have no problem talking politics with a friend or aquaintance, especially if I feel passionate about the candidate or topic. OTOH, if someone become irritating, I don’t allow him or her to drone on for hours.

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“Frankly, you sound like a typical liberal elitist.”

Methinks somebody else parrots a certain political wings media when using terms like “liberal elitist”

[Arraya]

“Frankly, you sound like a typical liberal elitist.”

Methinks somebody else parrots a certain political wings media when using terms like “liberal elitist”

[Arraya]

“Frankly, you sound like a typical liberal elitist.”

Methinks somebody else parrots a certain political wings media when using terms like “liberal elitist”

[Arraya]

“Frankly, you sound like a typical liberal elitist.”

Methinks somebody else parrots a certain political wings media when using terms like “liberal elitist”

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