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cilla4progress

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12. Totally!

Mon Aug 27, 2012, 10:53 AM

Aug 2012

I "can't" even post political stuff on FB any more after getting dissed by a right-wing nephew last week!

I told my husband (his side of the family...) that I am only going to post positive stuff, not negative. I think that's a fair compromise.

Ultimately, we aren't going to change anyone's mind with FB posts! But once the DNC convention starts and I'm all warm and fuzzy, ain't NOTHING going to stop me from spouting! Hang in there, CC!

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Anyone else trapped by Facebook political insanity? [View all] CoffeeCat Aug 2012 OP

It would be interesting to post in reply sharp_stick Aug 2012 #1

I hear ya... CoffeeCat Aug 2012 #5

I understand. Mz Pip Aug 2012 #46

Oh, yes. And when you figure out how people can be dumb enough to do that, PDJane Aug 2012 #2

No. I am lucky... slor Aug 2012 #3

Only three types of people are connected to me on Facebook. onehandle Aug 2012 #4

It is a mistake, IMHO, to allow political statements like that to go unanswered. dawg Aug 2012 #6

Agreed. mattclearing Aug 2012 #28

I just say sweetly.. Viva_La_Revolution Aug 2012 #7

I look a it this way... madmom Aug 2012 #8

+100% mazzarro Aug 2012 #17

Same here! I've started answering them back. woodsprite Aug 2012 #32

You're as entitled to your opinion as she is. Waiting For Everyman Aug 2012 #9

i've unfriended anyone that posts that kinda crap. KG Aug 2012 #10

You can adjust the feed for your wall and set it to show only the most KurtNYC Aug 2012 #11

Totally! cilla4progress Aug 2012 #12

The issue seems to be that you feel "muzzled," "trapped" and "constrained." Brickbat Aug 2012 #13

I used to confront right-wingers on FB. RedStateLiberal Aug 2012 #14

I don't use Facebook. undeterred Aug 2012 #15

I don't think minds are changed via Facebook posts. IMO. . . . ncgrits Aug 2012 #16

Trapped? 99Forever Aug 2012 #18

Well said. Brickbat Aug 2012 #19

You are right... CoffeeCat Aug 2012 #24

Thanks for taking my words in the spirit.. 99Forever Aug 2012 #30

Good response and one which applies to many other situations outside this specific example. nt Poll_Blind Aug 2012 #26

Well in a way she's right. Turbineguy Aug 2012 #20

I know exactly how you feel. Tennessee Gal Aug 2012 #21

One of the biggest holds the right has on people is their belief ... dawg Aug 2012 #22

I can relate. My long-lost niece just found me on FB; rhiannon55 Aug 2012 #23

The "Unfriend" function is your (npi) friend - n/t coalition_unwilling Aug 2012 #25

It's ironic because SHORT LINES are suppose to be a benefit of the current system Johonny Aug 2012 #27

All you really need to say or do. EC Aug 2012 #29

Uh, Ma'am, Obamacare already IS the law of the land. For 2 years now. JaneyVee Aug 2012 #31

SMH Mr Dixon Aug 2012 #33

She influences her kids, her kids influence your kids. Lars39 Aug 2012 #34

Ask her if it would be more acceptable to her as "Romneycare" since he is the one who put the system Skidmore Aug 2012 #35

That is the best response yet! Tennessee Gal Aug 2012 #36

In response...no. SoapBox Aug 2012 #37

Actually, all my Republican friends are in Facebook political hell with me... renie408 Aug 2012 #38

Trapped? Nnnnnnnope. cherokeeprogressive Aug 2012 #39

I just nicely disagree with them. Like "I certainly don't think that is what's going to happen Lex Aug 2012 #40

I have FB friends that do much the same - lynne Aug 2012 #41

This is exactly why, while I have a FaceBook account, SheilaT Aug 2012 #42

I think you should respond Catherine Vincent Aug 2012 #43

On the one hand Proud Public Servant Aug 2012 #44

If Facebook is such a pain to you, why participate? MadHound Aug 2012 #45

Also, you need this toon Proud Public Servant Aug 2012 #47