Burned out

[MADem]

5. Don't let idiots control how you feel.

You can't fix stupid, but you don't have to allow it to harsh your worldview, either.

Tell your family that you don't want to talk politics. Anytime they bring up Ted Cruz, you talk football. Anytime they talk about Eric Cantor, talk about fishing, house painting, lawn mowing, you name it.

If they try to push or goad you, just laugh at them--and change the subject. Keep score in your head--any time you get one of them to change the subject, give yourself a point. When you get to 21, tell yourself you've won!