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Txbluedog

(1,128 posts)
Wed Oct 26, 2016, 10:23 AM Oct 2016

The continuing adventures of my conservative coworker

We are talking about it being Hillary's Birthday this morning. She chimes in that one good thing about Hillary winning would be next year the 26th of October would be a federal holiday to celebrate "Great Leader's" birthday. A different coworker chimed in and said you would only get the day off if you could prove that you voted for her ***I should have clarified the other coworker was being sarcastic with the conservative one

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Ardoewaan

(144 posts)
2. Where do people get these ideas ...
Wed Oct 26, 2016, 10:29 AM
Oct 2016

The lack of critical thinking skills of some people is astounding . I hope it was at least meant as some sort of joke.

Moostache

(9,895 posts)
3. I would have offered her a deal on an 8.5x11" portrait of the Great Leader...
Wed Oct 26, 2016, 10:35 AM
Oct 2016

Told her that anyone found without one after the "election" would be sent to FEMA camps in Arizona alongside the indicted sheriff.

vlyons

(10,252 posts)
4. Mean-spirited and resentful
Wed Oct 26, 2016, 10:40 AM
Oct 2016

What comes out of our mouths is what we harbor in our minds. So the next time, your co-workers say some little snide cutting remark, you can shame them in a way that appeals to their better angels. Say something like, "Gee, that sounds sort of petty and mean-spirited. Surely you are a better person than that? I know that you have a good and kind heart." If they something stupid back, just turn on your heels and walk away.

Remember, when they go lower, we go higher.

guillaumeb

(42,641 posts)
7. The term "Great Leader" suggests an affinity for authoritarianism.
Wed Oct 26, 2016, 10:44 AM
Oct 2016

Typical of many conservatives, and similar to Trump's frequent claims that he alone can fix things.

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