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Steely_Dan (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-21-07 06:51 PM Original message |
How Will You Deal with Your Right-Wing Relatives... |
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Turbineguy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-21-07 06:53 PM Response to Original message |
1. I'm going to give thanks |
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Steely_Dan (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-21-07 06:54 PM Response to Reply #1 |
3. Actually... |
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Birthmark (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-21-07 06:53 PM Response to Original message |
2. Can't help you. |
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harun (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-21-07 06:57 PM Response to Reply #2 |
4. No RW friends or family here either, and that is something I give thanks for (n/t) |
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kansasblue (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-21-07 06:57 PM Response to Reply #2 |
5. Just the opposite here. |
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Birthmark (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-21-07 07:09 PM Response to Reply #5 |
16. Now, if I were you... |
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nightrider767 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-21-07 07:20 PM Response to Reply #16 |
24. Very Funny.. |
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1corona4u (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-21-07 09:44 PM Response to Reply #5 |
50. Ah Jeez.... |
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Kajsa (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-21-07 06:57 PM Response to Original message |
6. I feel your pain, Paige. |
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tularetom (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-21-07 06:58 PM Response to Original message |
7. I don't know but by the time they leave my shins will be black and blue |
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Steely_Dan (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-21-07 07:01 PM Response to Reply #7 |
10. Great reply.. |
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ellaydubya (301 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-21-07 06:59 PM Response to Original message |
8. Keep quiet |
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Andrea (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-21-07 09:03 PM Response to Reply #8 |
45. What? Really? |
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1corona4u (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-21-07 09:49 PM Response to Reply #45 |
52. Well...there is a famous couple who is a mixed marriage... |
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Andrea (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-21-07 09:57 PM Response to Reply #52 |
55. Right, and |
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1corona4u (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-21-07 10:27 PM Response to Reply #55 |
59. I totally agree with your |
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Darth_Kitten (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-21-07 07:00 PM Response to Original message |
9. Toss them in the roasting pan? |
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Diclotican (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-21-07 07:02 PM Response to Original message |
11. Steely_Dan |
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Steely_Dan (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-21-07 07:06 PM Response to Reply #11 |
13. No Worries... |
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Diclotican (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-21-07 07:24 PM Response to Reply #13 |
26. Steely_Dan |
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benddem (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-21-07 07:54 PM Response to Reply #11 |
39. Welcome to DU |
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Diclotican (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-21-07 08:11 PM Response to Reply #39 |
41. benddem |
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Andrea (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-21-07 09:08 PM Response to Reply #41 |
46. I've read good things about Norway |
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Diclotican (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-21-07 09:58 PM Response to Reply #46 |
56. Andrea |
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Andrea (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-22-07 05:07 PM Response to Reply #56 |
68. Thank you Diclotican |
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noamnety (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-21-07 07:02 PM Response to Original message |
12. I have two RW relatives. |
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1corona4u (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-21-07 09:51 PM Response to Reply #12 |
53. AHAHAH HAHAHA HAHAHhahahaha... |
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mikita (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-21-07 07:06 PM Response to Original message |
14. I feel for you ... |
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Steely_Dan (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-21-07 07:12 PM Response to Reply #14 |
18. Be Right Over... |
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JohnnyLib2 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-21-07 07:09 PM Response to Original message |
15. Overt avoidance and covert surveillance-- |
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stevedeshazer (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-21-07 07:11 PM Response to Original message |
17. I hate to say it, but I've cut them out of my life completely |
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Steely_Dan (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-21-07 07:13 PM Response to Reply #17 |
21. Incredible Story |
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JohnnyLib2 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-21-07 07:14 PM Response to Reply #17 |
22. ROFL! |
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Kurt_and_Hunter (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-21-07 08:17 PM Response to Reply #17 |
43. Ditto. I decided in 2004 that one doesn't associate with republicans, family or not |
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1corona4u (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-21-07 09:54 PM Response to Reply #17 |
54. AHAHAHAHA hahahah... |
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Demeter (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-21-07 07:12 PM Response to Original message |
19. 1000 Miles Ought To Do It |
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ulysses (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-21-07 07:13 PM Response to Original message |
20. they've long since decided that I'm nuts |
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JohnnyLib2 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-21-07 07:21 PM Response to Reply #20 |
25. We are kindred souls. |
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ulysses (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-21-07 07:27 PM Response to Reply #25 |
28. LOL - I don't get the Yankee thing from mine |
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ulysses (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-21-07 07:31 PM Response to Reply #25 |
31. meant to ask - why did they assume you were studying |
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JohnnyLib2 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-21-07 07:35 PM Response to Reply #31 |
33. I think it was partly the no hunting part and |
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Pacifist Patriot (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-21-07 07:20 PM Response to Original message |
23. Avoiding them by staying in another state. However... |
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Alexander (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-21-07 07:26 PM Response to Original message |
27. My RW family members all saw the light and vote Dem now. |
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JohnnyLib2 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-21-07 07:37 PM Response to Reply #27 |
34. More! We want to hear more stories like that! |
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polichick (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-21-07 07:28 PM Response to Original message |
29. Avoiding them like the plague... |
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tomg (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-21-07 07:29 PM Response to Original message |
30. Our extended family has always been divided |
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Steely_Dan (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-21-07 07:48 PM Response to Reply #30 |
37. Great Story |
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MADem (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-21-07 07:33 PM Response to Original message |
32. I don't have many RW relatives at all. The one who dares give me any shit |
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Gman (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-21-07 07:47 PM Response to Original message |
35. Dragging Bush et al across the coals has been a Thanksgiving tradition |
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Steely_Dan (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-21-07 07:50 PM Response to Reply #35 |
38. Great Story |
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windoe (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-21-07 07:48 PM Response to Original message |
36. Pass the wine? |
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madmom (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-21-07 08:07 PM Response to Original message |
40. All my family lives 400 miles away, my SO's family all lives here in |
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Kurt_and_Hunter (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-21-07 08:13 PM Response to Original message |
42. Bite my tongue, Nod a lot and leave early. |
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Steely_Dan (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-21-07 08:37 PM Response to Original message |
44. Why I Posted This Question... |
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laylah (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-22-07 07:34 AM Response to Reply #44 |
64. WAY TO GO! |
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illinoisprogressive (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-21-07 09:14 PM Response to Original message |
47. My relatives are all progressive |
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Lucinda (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-21-07 09:22 PM Response to Original message |
48. One and Three-ish. I NEVER agree unless I really agree. |
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Andrea (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-21-07 09:32 PM Response to Original message |
49. Thanks for bringing this up |
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Steely_Dan (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-21-07 10:12 PM Response to Reply #49 |
57. Great Post Andrea |
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bullwinkle428 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-21-07 09:47 PM Response to Original message |
51. I'm lucky - I live in a small, wingnut-free family!! |
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LWolf (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-21-07 10:13 PM Response to Original message |
58. No confrontations. |
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Chovexani (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-21-07 10:27 PM Response to Original message |
60. I don't have any |
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paynebs (4 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-21-07 11:09 PM Response to Original message |
61. reflect |
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tammywammy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-21-07 11:13 PM Response to Original message |
62. There won't be a problem with politics |
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rucky (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-21-07 11:33 PM Response to Original message |
63. I'm spiking the gravy with Aquadots. n/t |
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Perry Logan (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-22-07 07:44 AM Response to Original message |
65. Do whatever you can to depress the hell out of them. Since wingers are always depressed, it's easy. |
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GreenInNC (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-22-07 08:57 AM Response to Original message |
66. didn't invite them |
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krabigirl (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-22-07 12:00 PM Response to Original message |
67. I won't discuss politics. I just wish they'd avoid the forced group prayers in return.. :) |
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DFW (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-22-07 06:46 PM Response to Original message |
69. No sweat ! |
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mikita (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-22-07 09:15 PM Response to Original message |
70. so.... |
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