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If you think that's weird wait until you meet the contingent of pro-Obama folks Nuclear Unicorn Sep 2012 #1
... Comrade_McKenzie Sep 2012 #59
Avoid them until after the election. They are too far gone to help. JoePhilly Sep 2012 #2
Sadly, you are correct! Dannyteague Sep 2012 #6
Obama is a symbol of a changing America. JoePhilly Sep 2012 #9
Well said. Teabaggers shorten that down to "We want our country back." pampango Sep 2012 #19
agree. nt JoePhilly Sep 2012 #21
good Vietnameravet Sep 2012 #58
That was perfect! Indpndnt Sep 2012 #71
+1 Scuba Sep 2012 #7
Friends in person, yes. But dump them online. fleur-de-lisa Sep 2012 #3
I have a wingnut or 2 that I maintain a relationship with. Jackpine Radical Sep 2012 #4
Your option to remain friends. Depends upon if your position bothers *them*. no_hypocrisy Sep 2012 #5
These are otherwise intelligent people. Dannyteague Sep 2012 #11
Same with my dad. no_hypocrisy Sep 2012 #14
To put it simply, Cognitive Dissonance MrScorpio Sep 2012 #8
That makes sense to me. savalez Sep 2012 #48
Hey You mstinamotorcity2 Sep 2012 #50
Great post Vietnameravet Sep 2012 #60
Tribalism RDANGELO Sep 2012 #10
They are like the tea baggers in Congress. Dannyteague Sep 2012 #13
Exactly what I have found bhikkhu Sep 2012 #41
Of course stay friends! socialindependocrat Sep 2012 #12
They are amazed anyone could be "liberal." Dannyteague Sep 2012 #18
They may be afraid of change - fear that it is not for the better.. socialindependocrat Sep 2012 #26
There is, here is a study on that ... RKP5637 Sep 2012 #30
"Liberal" means you believe that people are generally good bhikkhu Sep 2012 #42
So many churches make people into right wingers. Dannyteague Sep 2012 #61
I hear you. tosh Sep 2012 #15
i work with a man barbtries Sep 2012 #62
Sounds like they sit around and watch Fox News. nt Barack_America Sep 2012 #16
I too was baffled but now I see it as a..... Bonhomme Richard Sep 2012 #17
I'd stay friends but every once in a while to maintain sanity and because you might make treestar Sep 2012 #20
I have friends just like them CanonRay Sep 2012 #22
They are authoritarian followers. There's nothing you can do. Walk away. TrogL Sep 2012 #23
Conservative TV and radio with the churches to back them up canoeist52 Sep 2012 #24
Not possible. HopeHoops Sep 2012 #25
Just tell them you cannot be friends with bigots who have hate in their heart. Ian David Sep 2012 #27
"truly good people who are misinformed" marions ghost Sep 2012 #36
I'm going to be visiting an Aunt and Uncle in the next couple of weeks...... Swede Atlanta Sep 2012 #28
Good Luck marions ghost Sep 2012 #38
Wacked out from religion, and can't think for themselves! dmosh42 Sep 2012 #29
These folks sound very much like my Flashmann Sep 2012 #31
no riverwalker Sep 2012 #32
simple luckyleftyme2 Sep 2012 #33
What church? raouldukelives Sep 2012 #34
My mother and both sisters fit this description. peace13 Sep 2012 #35
How can we expect those folks to be normal after watching Fox day after day? marions ghost Sep 2012 #39
I am not currently in the market to forgive her. peace13 Sep 2012 #43
I understand ruthless people marions ghost Sep 2012 #45
Thank you for these kind words. peace13 Sep 2012 #67
Sir, Xyzse Sep 2012 #37
They are probably buying to the narrative reflection Sep 2012 #40
Family and friends kctim Sep 2012 #44
Can you be with them an not discuss politics? I worked with a woman like that for many years. jillan Sep 2012 #46
Personally, I couldn't do it, but it sounds like you have more tolerance for that sort of stuff. Arugula Latte Sep 2012 #47
A lot of very nice people don't have a f*ckin' clue about anything... LeftinOH Sep 2012 #49
Ask them if they think the tax rates below are socialist: JHB Sep 2012 #51
it's up to you. barbtries Sep 2012 #52
You have to decide for yourself. bluerum Sep 2012 #53
If you like bigoted people and think that's 'truly nice' then don't know what to tell you. Bluenorthwest Sep 2012 #54
Ask them to read news/commentary from opposing viewpoints. reformist2 Sep 2012 #55
i have to admit though barbtries Sep 2012 #66
I can't look at Drudge/Fox, but I do read the WSJ - it is maddening, but I do it. reformist2 Sep 2012 #68
my boss reads that barbtries Sep 2012 #69
The WSJ is turning hard right, but the good news is their arguments are more pathetic than ever. reformist2 Sep 2012 #70
I have very clear feelings where this dilemma is concerned: LuckyLib Sep 2012 #56
You can, but maybe you need to talk about politics when you are around them. Cleita Sep 2012 #57
What I find about friends like them mstinamotorcity2 Sep 2012 #63
I'm sure some Nazis were fine upstanding churchgoing folks also, and probably even felt a twinge of Zorra Sep 2012 #64
Fascinating thread. I'm in a similar situation and like the comments. Populist_Prole Sep 2012 #65
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