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Whiskeytide

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28. This is what I would do as well...

Fri May 3, 2013, 08:58 AM

May 2013

... Just tell him you're "a-political". He may continue to try to "educate" you, but he's not likely to try to disrupt the partnership. Then start preparing to get out in your own time and on your own terms. He sounds more than a little unhinged, and you don't want to be tied to him when the zombies actually do start showing up.

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Having problem with Teahadist partner [View all] olivelove May 2013 OP

how in the world did you get involved with this person in the first place? perhaps you could say niyad May 2013 #1

He's changed radically olivelove May 2013 #11

Sorry, olivelove, I have no suggestions, elleng May 2013 #2

That is a good option olivelove May 2013 #12

Of course, but who cares what he thinks, elleng May 2013 #15

If someone is that irrational and unhinged MattBaggins May 2013 #3

That's exactly what I was wondering BainsBane May 2013 #7

No doubt olivelove May 2013 #13

Planning a careful exit might be your best option. whathehell May 2013 #27

If you have a contract together, invoke the morals clause Mr. David May 2013 #43

Tell your partner you no longer want to speak about politics Marrah_G May 2013 #4

yes olivelove May 2013 #14

This is what I would do as well... Whiskeytide May 2013 #28

OK, on the grounds that every nut has a kernel of truth, I'm going to point out that PDJane May 2013 #5

Your current situation is not going to be good for you psychologically Fumesucker May 2013 #6

What is it with the gold standard idiots? MattBaggins May 2013 #9

I have one I've been arguing with for years Fumesucker May 2013 #10

It's time olivelove May 2013 #20

Have you heard the crazy gold ads which litter right-wing radio? Atman May 2013 #25

Remember you may need him BUT he needs you also. I would be upfront with him southernyankeebelle May 2013 #8

We do that too. No politics at family gatherings. It works for us too. Auntie Bush May 2013 #19

I am sorry you lost your best friend over politics. That is what worried me because southernyankeebelle May 2013 #21

Tell him Dave Chapelle is your favorite comedian and he's Muslim so this makes you uncomfortable. nt LaydeeBug May 2013 #16

What about? Half-Century Man May 2013 #17

If it were me PD Turk May 2013 #18

turn the tables. Phillip McCleod May 2013 #22

Teahadists olivelove May 2013 #23

You have to consider the mental health marions ghost May 2013 #24

shut him off creon May 2013 #26

or tell him you are leaning towards some religion lunasun May 2013 #36

Plan to make an exit jimmyolsenblues May 2013 #29

As a fellow business owner. My advice to you is to start planning a way out. If his views are Katashi_itto May 2013 #30

Show him proof that his truths are lies. JaneyVee May 2013 #31

That rarely turns out well. Facts are invisible to ranters like this guy. randome May 2013 #34

Just view your purpose in business as ensuring your right wing partner doesn't screw too many people Hoyt May 2013 #32

Ratchet up the paranoia and have some fun! FSogol May 2013 #33

of course the Boston bombing never happened. mnmoderatedem May 2013 #35

Maybe he's drinking a new type of tea? Javaman May 2013 #37

That's not a Tea Partier, it's an Alex Jones Infowars nutjob libertarian. Arkana May 2013 #38

so you have a business partner datasuspect May 2013 #39

It's bad enough having a lunatic as a partner olivelove May 2013 #41

Conspiracy Theories - Big Black Hole otohara May 2013 #40

the first one would be enough to dissolve the business and wish him a good life. and get away. spanone May 2013 #42