Reply #8: Does the GOP own the monopoly on "i'm gonna act like a baby if you dont agree with me" hissies?

[Clio the Leo]

Sorry, I know that's not the point of your post and I applaud your friend for keeping an open mind but the part about "we never spoke much of politics and religion because she would get a wee bit upset." reminded me of problems I have with some of my GOP friends.

I admin another message board that has NOTHING to do with politics, but there's a part of the board were we talked a great deal about the election .... as some may have noticed, I'm a bit fond of Barack Obama (ha!) and, subsequently, some of the Repub. members haven't posted much since the campaign. We almost NEVER EVER NEVER EVER talk about politics, yet they're using Barack Obama ... or my affection for him ... as an excuse not to post.

I've even had a Republican-turned Obama fan friend of mine chastise me for being a little fervent with my support (and this woman was very active in her local campaign.)

Conversely, a PUMA friend of mine debate politics all the time and never let it become an issue. It just seems like some GOP folks have this attitude that if you say something that they disagree with, they aren't emotionally capable of handling any disagreement and instead stick their heads in the sand.

I dont get it.