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lynne

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41. I have FB friends that do much the same -

Mon Aug 27, 2012, 12:41 PM

Aug 2012

- and I just change the settings so that they're an "acquaintance" and not a friend and so that I only get "life events" from them. Not sure how FB defines a life event but I quit getting all the crap that they post on their wall.

I don't do any political opinions on FB. My FB is a spot for fun stuff, for communicating with friends and relatives, with keeping track of local events and the weather. If I want political stuff, there's 1,001 other spots on the internet to get it.

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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