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Blue_true

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15. Let a sleeping dog alone. You gain nothing from opening

Reply to trof (Original post)

Thu Feb 16, 2017, 09:37 PM

Feb 2017

Up a political conversation. Those guys agree to no politics because they enjoy the company of you and the other liberal walker. Don't bust up your social group with what is bound to be a contentious issue.

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Poll: Should I speak up? [View all] trof Feb 2017 OP

Are you sick of walking with these guys? Warpy Feb 2017 #1

I guess I'd just like to hear if they've changed their minds about him. trof Feb 2017 #3

Well, think carefully about this Warpy Feb 2017 #10

Eh...not worth it Mr. Ected Feb 2017 #2

I wouldn't say anything. LisaM Feb 2017 #4

seconded starshine00 Feb 2017 #7

I passed and for me being 70 its good to have friends that get along and apparently Jim Beard Feb 2017 #5

I wouldn't meadowlark5 Feb 2017 #6

that was some of the most ridiculous shit I've ever seen on the TV anarch Feb 2017 #8

I play golf with similar guys. We respect each other. dem4decades Feb 2017 #9

Absolutely. Daemonaquila Feb 2017 #11

Maybe you could just casually ask for their feedback? smirkymonkey Feb 2017 #12

Doesn't sound like these men... chillfactor Feb 2017 #13

I Was Intimidated Into Silence otohara Feb 2017 #14

Let a sleeping dog alone. You gain nothing from opening Blue_true Feb 2017 #15

I can totally relate to your dilemma. I'd keep my mouth shut. Stinky The Clown Feb 2017 #16

Sounds to me like this walk provides a nice break from the insanity. NCTraveler Feb 2017 #17

honestly, I'd leave it at exercise and sports Skittles Feb 2017 #18

Wait until they start drafting their little darlings to fight in his war or crops die in..... Tikki Feb 2017 #19