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re: Thoughts On Family Discussions/Arguments
Posted on 6/22/21 at 3:30 pm to Costanza
Posted on 6/22/21 at 3:30 pm to Costanza
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I've noticed older family members love to talk about their health and the myriad of ailments they have to live with. Ask them about any doctor they use and they can go on for hours.
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I'd rather talk about politics than this tbh
I understand, but those discussions keep the peace. 
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Posted on 6/22/21 at 3:30 pm to blueboxer1119
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How can you avoid it?
Its quite literally the only thing in the news.
Its overtaken sports, entertainment, literally everything.
I find it impossible to avoid.
That's 100% a you problem, YOU are making it your entire life.
I haven't talked 1 word of politics with anyone in real life in years. Have people made references while talking to me? Sure. I just don't answer, and that's that. If they keep going, I exit the conversation.
It's extremely simple. You're doing it wrong if you feel you can't avoid it. You either want every topic to be about politics or you're hanging out with the wrong people.
Posted on 6/22/21 at 3:30 pm to LSUfanNkaty
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Get extremely drunk and start arguments
We must be related
Posted on 6/22/21 at 3:32 pm to blueboxer1119
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How can you avoid it?
Its quite literally the only thing in the news.
Its overtaken sports, entertainment, literally everything.
I find it impossible to avoid.
I guess you can't if you park your fatass in front of the TV with Fox News on 24/7.
For those of us who are normal people, it's really easy. How's the kids baseball going, how was vacation, what are your plans for the summer, blah blah blah, plenty of small talk if you aren't a loser
Posted on 6/22/21 at 3:32 pm to RT1941
I grew up in a family that regularly talked politics, both my immediate family and extended family. I can't recall a single argument on those discussions. And my dad's family is pretty liberal while my mom's is pretty conservative.
Can't say the same for my wife's family, but it's mainly one of her cousins and his family.
Can't say the same for my wife's family, but it's mainly one of her cousins and his family.
Posted on 6/22/21 at 3:37 pm to I Love Bama
Last year when Texas opened the beaches back up, I took my wife and all our kids and grandkids to stay on the beach on the peninsula. My mother lives in Galveston and hasn't seen any of us in years. I called her to let her know we were all there and invited her to come visit for the day.
I only asked that if she came, to please not discuss politics. She refused the invitation because, "I'm not going to go anywhere that I have to watch what I say."
I only asked that if she came, to please not discuss politics. She refused the invitation because, "I'm not going to go anywhere that I have to watch what I say."
Posted on 6/22/21 at 3:39 pm to I Love Bama
If your kids are around and you don't want them getting brain washed, it's on like Donkey Kong.
If it's just the adults, keep it civil.
If it's just the adults, keep it civil.
Posted on 6/22/21 at 3:39 pm to The Spleen
quote:My BIL is a jackass, has tried for years to bait family into talking politics and religion with him.
Can't say the same for my wife's family, but it's mainly one of her cousins and his family.
I've conditioned him like I would a dog. He gets rewarded for good behavior and if the seeks attention he'll agree to discuss topics I want to discuss with him. If he chooses to rebel, I ignore the hell out of him and he's left talking with my Mother for hours on end.
Posted on 6/22/21 at 3:41 pm to I Love Bama
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am trying to decide if it is better to spend time with them and keep my mouth closed or just avoid spending time with them to avoid such discussions.
Well, everyone could be mature and agree to disagree when necessary. I’ve had some incredibly heated political conversations with my family, but we’ve always accepted each other’s opinions when all was said and done and it’s never caused a rift. You’re just talking here folks. You’re not on a quest. You can have different perspectives without permanent alienation.
Posted on 6/22/21 at 3:42 pm to I Love Bama
My entire family are Trump Derangement Syndrome libs. For the most part, I have taken the high road and not said much. That is the way to go and I always feel good about it later on. I have slipped a few times while drunk and it got a bit ugly. Absolutely do not respond to any group text about politics. I think some healthy discussion about why you think the way you do can't hurt, but I wouldn't get too argumentative. Everyone seems to just go into their own echo chamber now, which is why it had led to this problem that everyone thinks the other side is misinformation.
This post was edited on 6/22/21 at 3:43 pm
Posted on 6/22/21 at 3:43 pm to DLauw
quote:She was dying to discuss politics the entire time
I only asked that if she came, to please not discuss politics. She refused the invitation because, "I'm not going to go anywhere that I have to watch what I say."
Posted on 6/22/21 at 3:44 pm to I Love Bama
Anyone who voted for Biden voted to destroy the country so if they speak favorably of him I tell them to eff off.
Posted on 6/22/21 at 3:44 pm to I Love Bama
You could tell them that you don't want to discuss that stuff when you are with them and further discussions make you want to distance yourself. You know, communicate
Posted on 6/22/21 at 3:45 pm to DeltaTigerDelta
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Everyone seems to just go into their own echo chamber now, which is why it had led to this problem that everyone thinks the other side is misinformation.
Posted 2 minutes later...
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Anyone who voted for Biden voted to destroy the country so if they speak favorably of him I tell them to eff off.
Posted on 6/22/21 at 3:46 pm to I Love Bama
Make it a rule to not talk politics.
Tell them that you will no longer choose to be around them if they cannot abide by this simple rule.
Let them decide what is more important.
Tell them that you will no longer choose to be around them if they cannot abide by this simple rule.
Let them decide what is more important.
This post was edited on 6/22/21 at 3:47 pm
Posted on 6/22/21 at 3:47 pm to I Love Bama
set up healthy boundaries and keep others accountable.
I have no problem telling family members what’s not ok for discussion. Then I like to silently stare at them when they stubbornly try to discuss anyway until they realize they’re assholes
I have no problem telling family members what’s not ok for discussion. Then I like to silently stare at them when they stubbornly try to discuss anyway until they realize they’re assholes
Posted on 6/22/21 at 3:48 pm to I Love Bama
Politics hardly ever get brought up when we get together. However My nephew and his husband love to rile up some of the libs in my family. I get a kick out it but probably couldn't listen to it all the time.
Posted on 6/22/21 at 3:50 pm to LSUfanNkaty
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Get extremely drunk and start arguments
Good. But "better" would be
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Get extremely drunk and start arguments and come post about it on here
This post was edited on 6/22/21 at 3:50 pm
Posted on 6/22/21 at 3:50 pm to Dubosed
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My nephew and his husband love to rile up some of the libs in my family
Conservative gay couple?
Was hanging out with a friend last weekend who is gay and he was going on and on about how he's conservative as well.
This post was edited on 6/22/21 at 3:51 pm
Posted on 6/22/21 at 3:51 pm to blueboxer1119
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How can you avoid it?
During election time, I’d agree. Everyone is talking politics. Outside of that and social media, plenty of people really don’t
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