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Journeyman

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46. I saw that and I'm sorry some felt such a need to attack you . . .

Sat May 14, 2022, 10:47 PM

May 2022

It seems some here get so caught up in the idea that disagreement must necessarily entail opposition that they seemingly cannot fathom how a difference of opinion could be constructive.

Plow through, NTP, you'll find there's plenty of value here, even if you must dig through the chaff. Glad to have you on the boards.

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So I met a Texan in London yesterday and oh my days... [View all] Soph0571 May 2022 OP

Not all Texans are idiots. Liberal In Texas May 2022 #1

"I do have the email of his boss though" sakabatou May 2022 #2

Mailing them Monday Soph0571 May 2022 #4

While I agree with your sentiment NotTodayPutin May 2022 #10

Really? Tommymac May 2022 #14

So Soph didn't broach the political topic NotTodayPutin May 2022 #15

Yes. He would. And yes, I know: You're just asking questions. Any more? Scrivener7 May 2022 #23

I have plenty of questions. NotTodayPutin May 2022 #25

Lol. Scrivener7 May 2022 #22

Well, I've broached the subject a few times.... paleotn May 2022 #34

Just with TFG types in perpetual victimhood NotTodayPutin May 2022 #35

They usually hang themselves. paleotn May 2022 #38

I'm really referring NotTodayPutin May 2022 #40

My boss would say good on you Soph0571 May 2022 #54

It's good to have a supportive boss. NotTodayPutin May 2022 #56

Did you email his boss? NotTodayPutin May 2022 #59

Kick Ass! HAB911 May 2022 #20

Everyone in America wishes Trump was president right now?? Diamond_Dog May 2022 #3

Funny how 30% (if that) becomes "everyone" NotTodayPutin May 2022 #11

Wow, my dear Soph, you really handled that superbly! CaliforniaPeggy May 2022 #5

Yep, you can't judge a jerk by their surroundings. tanyev May 2022 #6

Do not make that assumption about the Dallas area either. Things have changed there. efhmc May 2022 #26

Oh, I know. That's what I generally expect, but am happy to be proven wrong. tanyev May 2022 #28

Their beliefs are an entitlement to them lunatica May 2022 #47

as a sort-of Austinite, I can assure you that man does not accurately represent the majority here anarch May 2022 #7

My Response Would Be DanieRains May 2022 #8

Would love to mock TX but I live in Iowa and up to my chin in Repubican BS here. VOTE BLUE IA8IT May 2022 #9

I live in the Hill Country very close to Austin and I have to tell you of my experience.. walkingman May 2022 #12

Funny thing is.... paleotn May 2022 #37

I've had the same thought comparison myself. I think Trump was more disruptive to our walkingman May 2022 #41

Wow, no kidding! A TEXAN IN LONDON?? Ishoutandscream2 May 2022 #13

An old wise man said "gentlemen never discuss sex, politics or religion". KY_EnviroGuy May 2022 #16

Emily Post made politics and religion taboo subjects in polite conversation. Warpy May 2022 #36

... Wednesdays May 2022 #50

I live in Austin and most assuredly would reject this man's claims and attitude. Lonestarblue May 2022 #17

And Austin is the liberal part of Texas. SergeStorms May 2022 #18

I am a Texas expat, a former Austin resident Hangingon May 2022 #19

What complete and utter bollocks n/t Soph0571 May 2022 #57

Just after George Bush was elected, my wife and I went to England Hangingon May 2022 #58

Austin is the frontline of the culture war in Texas...a small isle of enlightenment in a sea of red pecosbob May 2022 #21

Yeah, your expat status is clearly showing. Paladin May 2022 #51

A Texan Trumper in London?!? FailureToCommunicate May 2022 #24

I was thinking "Lawyers Guns & Money" RainCaster May 2022 #31

Yes! Of course! FailureToCommunicate May 2022 #42

Sorry for sharing our human garbage with you. paleotn May 2022 #27

So you introduced politics into a professional setting Sympthsical May 2022 #29

Definitely some classic AITA material . . . Journeyman May 2022 #39

I mentioned that upthread NotTodayPutin May 2022 #43

I saw that and I'm sorry some felt such a need to attack you . . . Journeyman May 2022 #46

Thanks! NotTodayPutin May 2022 #48

Thanks for making me feel not crazy Sympthsical May 2022 #44

Precisely . . . Journeyman May 2022 #45

I do the "oh, you're from Texas?" dance here all the time. DFW May 2022 #30

Thanks for the much-needed comments. (nt) Paladin May 2022 #52

Usually, the Europeans appreciate it, but not always. DFW May 2022 #53

Great post Soph! K & R bronxiteforever May 2022 #32

Well, now you know. Avoid Texas on that US vacation Warpy May 2022 #33

This has the potential to be one heck of a Reddit ATA post. herding cats May 2022 #49

You deserve a pity party. ananda May 2022 #55