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Midnight Writer

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12. Nah, they weren't even part of the discussion. They chimed in from another table when they heard us talking.

Reply to newdeal2 (Reply #8)

Thu Nov 28, 2024, 08:42 PM

Nov 2024

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They are basically neo-cons. They don't want tariffs because of inflation, they support Ukraine, and they are appalled at his Cabinet picks. 2 were career military and they really don't like Pete Hegseth or the threats to arrest officers for "treason".

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Ok, so did you survive the thanksgiving dinner??? [View all] a kennedy Nov 2024 OP

About 20 people at our family Thanksgiving, including 4 hardcore Republicans. Midnight Writer Nov 2024 #1

Maybe they lie? newdeal2 Nov 2024 #8

Nah, they weren't even part of the discussion. They chimed in from another table when they heard us talking. Midnight Writer Nov 2024 #12

Gotcha newdeal2 Nov 2024 #18

I did have a heated discussion but survived just fine, especially since I had Thanksgiving dinner with only myself... wcmagumba Nov 2024 #2

Good for you, but feel bad it was ok for you......your choice to not be with anyone today?? a kennedy Nov 2024 #4

No family in touch, live alone in a senior complex, not much partying here...I'm fine... wcmagumba Nov 2024 #7

....... a kennedy Nov 2024 #9

I didn't last 2 minutes. nt DontBelieveEastisEas Nov 2024 #3

Please explain.......didn't last 2 minutes..... a kennedy Nov 2024 #5

This message was self-deleted by its author DontBelieveEastisEas Nov 2024 #11

Started with a Football Celebration Dance. nt DontBelieveEastisEas Nov 2024 #16

We just had dinner Meowmee Nov 2024 #6

We did in fact have one very loud, protracted argument. Xavier Breath Nov 2024 #10

😂 football is AWLAYS serious business..... a kennedy Nov 2024 #14

I had to take a trauma nap... FirstLight Nov 2024 #13

Oh am sorry for you FirstLight......seriously, hope tomorrow will be better. So glad you're here at DU. a kennedy Nov 2024 #15

Yep. Just our household again. Iggo Nov 2024 #17

Aloha , just finished dinner here proud patriot Nov 2024 #19

Isn't that a great feeling.....ya all feel love for each other, AND......no friction of who a kennedy Nov 2024 #20

Yup. sakabatou Nov 2024 #21