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22. No, because I haven't ended friendships because people were Republicans

Reply to apples and oranges (Original post)

Wed Oct 24, 2012, 11:55 PM

Oct 2012

but I might encourage them to vote for Democrats or Obama, depending upon how I thought it would be received.

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Would you end a friendship with someone who planned to vote third party? [View all] apples and oranges Oct 2012 OP

Politics is just about the last thing I base a friendship on. cherokeeprogressive Oct 2012 #1

Not in my world krawhitham Oct 2012 #24

That's fine... cherokeeprogressive Oct 2012 #30

I don't think I would end the friendship. Ilsa Oct 2012 #2

I see a third party vote as a vote for Romney apples and oranges Oct 2012 #7

I wouldn't unless Camballo Oct 2012 #3

My third party story. I had a friend who was convinced to vote for Nader. I know the guy/s that brewens Oct 2012 #4

That's hilarious! apples and oranges Oct 2012 #12

I don't end friendships unless people don't want to be friendly. immoderate Oct 2012 #5

Of course not. Blue_In_AK Oct 2012 #6

not over politics stklurker Oct 2012 #8

I don't base friendships on how they vote; however, my answer is a bit more complex. Selatius Oct 2012 #9

No, not if they are progessives. Zorra Oct 2012 #10

I'm curious, what is that pic on the right of your sig? What are you against there? cui bono Oct 2012 #37

Look closely, and, please, don't forget what it looks like. Zorra Oct 2012 #42

Ah... I see. :) n/t cui bono Oct 2012 #50

They can vote any way they want... sadbear Oct 2012 #53

hell no liberal_at_heart Oct 2012 #11

I have to disagree with what you say about progressives becoming just as detached from reality cui bono Oct 2012 #38

One of my best friends is a life long Republican. She would virgogal Oct 2012 #13

I encourage all republicans to vote 3rd party... jorno67 Oct 2012 #14

They have an impressive lineup to choose from: Goode looks especially yummy. dimbear Oct 2012 #21

Depends on how right wing the 3rd party is. Hoyt Oct 2012 #15

I disowned my youngest child for voting for Nader in 2000! femmocrat Oct 2012 #16

I have a few friends on line...I have made packs with... AsahinaKimi Oct 2012 #17

No - real friendships transcend politics. nt hack89 Oct 2012 #18

not a chance quinnox Oct 2012 #19

Give them the biggest dope slap they ever had Mikeystyle Oct 2012 #20

No, because I haven't ended friendships because people were Republicans CreekDog Oct 2012 #22

Yes, but I live in Ohio krawhitham Oct 2012 #23

I hope my friendships are deeper Le Taz Hot Oct 2012 #25

I might be less inclined to OriginalGeek Oct 2012 #26

No. (But I don't end friendships with people just because they're republicans, either.) fishwax Oct 2012 #27

+1 Lucinda Oct 2012 #32

I try not to be quite that petty Posteritatis Oct 2012 #28

No. And anyone who would end a friendship because of politics Nye Bevan Oct 2012 #29

two things you never discuss with people you truly care about liberal_at_heart Oct 2012 #31

No. I have very dear friends and family who are Republicans. ibegurpard Oct 2012 #33

No. I consider my wife my friend. And, I admire her not being a "purist" Democrat. Tierra_y_Libertad Oct 2012 #34

Of course not. n/t Marr Oct 2012 #35

No, it's better to just argue with them dooner Oct 2012 #36

I stay friends with different political ideals for me... cherish44 Oct 2012 #39

I only end friendships with people who are bad friends. Iggo Oct 2012 #40

If I felt that way, I would be ending a marriage of almost 40 years... Contrary1 Oct 2012 #41

Depends what state they live in eridani Oct 2012 #43

I voted 3rd party once Art_from_Ark Oct 2012 #44

If they were your friends only because of how they vote, why not? dems_rightnow Oct 2012 #45

Of course not. LWolf Oct 2012 #46

I would think that a friend who would ditch me over my vote... Marrah_G Oct 2012 #47

No. n/t Ganja Ninja Oct 2012 #48

End a friendship because someone votes their conscience.. 99Forever Oct 2012 #49

no Sheepshank Oct 2012 #51

Maybe if they were voting for the Constitution Party... n/t backscatter712 Oct 2012 #52

Very few states are "in play" in 2012. bvar22 Oct 2012 #54

For that reason alone? Nope. cordelia Oct 2012 #55

No. WilliamPitt Oct 2012 #56

For me and mine, judging a person's character LanternWaste Oct 2012 #57

about the most shallow hiphopnation Oct 2012 #58

I know people who vote Libertarian. Lone_Star_Dem Oct 2012 #59

I can no longer hang out with people whose values seriously tblue37 Oct 2012 #60

Help me out here. bvar22 Oct 2012 #61

A red state--I wouldn't care; a state that could go either way--I would care a great deal. tblue37 Oct 2012 #62