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10. If he brings it up, why not say, "Hey, Dad"

Sat Nov 10, 2012, 07:25 PM

Nov 2012

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Calling my conservative parents first time after election [View all] Narkos Nov 2012 OP

Tell them to quit watching TV. Zoeisright Nov 2012 #1

Just blow it off. MrSlayer Nov 2012 #2

My RWNJ brother called me at 9:00 central on election night.... charlyvi Nov 2012 #3

You got a cool brother...n/t Narkos Nov 2012 #17

I am facing this exact situation. narnian60 Nov 2012 #5

My advice from experience Doodler71 Nov 2012 #6

thanks doodler narnian60 Nov 2012 #7

I just got off from a call like that and used "there you go" Patiod Nov 2012 #8

Perfect advice . Thanks! N/t Narkos Nov 2012 #12

When they feel moved to vent, all you have to say is Mme. Defarge Nov 2012 #9

Hahahaha. narnian60 Nov 2012 #11

Ha! Narkos Nov 2012 #16

If he brings it up, why not say, "Hey, Dad" Jane Austin Nov 2012 #10

Try to avoid the topic Marrah_G Nov 2012 #13

I think that method would work w my dad...i'm going to try it. n/t Narkos Nov 2012 #18