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Kansas Achilleaze Dec 2017 #1
I use that along with these cities are the one's that take care of the lower class and he just Wiseman32218 Dec 2017 #3
Ignore it. pintobean Dec 2017 #2
I try, but we will be at his house, he things like other Trump voters, no others matter!! Wiseman32218 Dec 2017 #5
He sounds like a controlling jerk, to be honest.. whathehell Dec 2017 #29
Yes ignore him. Maybe your GF will get the courage to tell him he is being rude. Irish_Dem Dec 2017 #21
NYC is one of the safest places in the country VMA131Marine Dec 2017 #4
I bring that up and he credits Guiliani and stop and frisk Wiseman32218 Dec 2017 #7
Giuliani hasn't been mayor since 2002 VMA131Marine Dec 2017 #11
Pesky details. Cha Dec 2017 #54
NYC crime has decreased significantly since Giuliani too! VMA131Marine Dec 2017 #57
I'm so glad.. I have a Cha Dec 2017 #62
Metro North reliability hasn't improved though despite the new equipment VMA131Marine Dec 2017 #74
As youre going out the door, Eyeball_Kid Dec 2017 #6
I don't want to upset the LOML, I plan to exit ASAP, can't wait til dessert is finished. Wiseman32218 Dec 2017 #9
Good one.. whathehell Dec 2017 #30
Suddenly come down with a communicable disease NastyRiffraff Dec 2017 #8
I can't, I would love to tho, LOML would be pissed she says it is just for the day Wiseman32218 Dec 2017 #12
Love it! whathehell Dec 2017 #31
Make sarcastic comments about trump and ridicule them JI7 Dec 2017 #10
I really want John Oliver to do one of his main stories on Chicago. Initech Dec 2017 #13
YES!!!!!!!! Wiseman32218 Dec 2017 #14
I live in Chicago. former9thward Dec 2017 #103
I'm not saying the violence can be debunked. Initech Dec 2017 #107
Ask him for his position on pedophilia Achilleaze Dec 2017 #15
This +1000000000 Initech Dec 2017 #25
Sounds like the kind of crud white wing gun-strokers spew. Pop a bag or balloon and Hoyt Dec 2017 #16
He's telling what HE thinks, not whay YOU think. Basic LA Dec 2017 #17
I do, he just loves to hear himself rant Wiseman32218 Dec 2017 #20
Go on offense instead of defending. :)) pangaia Dec 2017 #18
My main plan is to spend as little time as I can in the same room as him. Wiseman32218 Dec 2017 #26
I'm sure it will ignite the situation, but mention Doug Jones in Alabama Motley13 Dec 2017 #19
GF? Grandfather? Good friend? SharonClark Dec 2017 #22
Girl Friend Wiseman32218 Dec 2017 #28
Thank you. SharonClark Dec 2017 #43
This is where your girlfriend needs to speak up realmirage Dec 2017 #23
Excellent advice. SharonClark Dec 2017 #41
No one was pointing out how wrong it is realmirage Dec 2017 #63
I agree completely nini Dec 2017 #99
Message auto-removed Name removed Dec 2017 #24
I hate talking politics on holidays, I do not to add religion in, but thanks Wiseman32218 Dec 2017 #51
my sis is like this but we just pat her on the head like shes senile and smile... samnsara Dec 2017 #27
That's it- pat him on the head, pinch his cheek, and say, "You're so cute when you talk politics." NBachers Dec 2017 #56
Tell him you'lll just have to agree to disagree Raine Dec 2017 #32
I do, he is a total blowhard with politics. Wiseman32218 Dec 2017 #34
Nice old man or not their views are based on propaganda based out of willful ignorance gordianot Dec 2017 #33
I use Vodka. maranadem Dec 2017 #35
LOL, I plan on it - Might have a few before we arrive!! Wiseman32218 Dec 2017 #39
I will be spending Christmas Day with friends... chillfactor Dec 2017 #36
I would probably be snarky and "agree" with him elfin Dec 2017 #37
PERFECT IDEA!!!!!!!!!!! Wiseman32218 Dec 2017 #40
I agree LeftInTX Dec 2017 #110
Great suggestion!!! diva77 Dec 2017 #48
Attack his claims with whole red states. Blue_true Dec 2017 #38
Awesome Idea Wiseman32218 Dec 2017 #45
" ... a Democrat governor ..." Mariana Dec 2017 #69
Come down with a sudden case of the flu. democratisphere Dec 2017 #42
At Thanksgiving we had an opening prayer where it was requested that we not discuss religion or OldHippieChick Dec 2017 #44
Very telling that it is difficult to find a go-to source for Democratic talking points diva77 Dec 2017 #46
about Chicago CatWoman Dec 2017 #47
THANK YOU CATWOMAN!!!!!!!!!! Wiseman32218 Dec 2017 #49
you're very welcome CatWoman Dec 2017 #52
Chicago is just a few minutes from those States pandr32 Dec 2017 #102
Ply yourself with alcohol? Laffy Kat Dec 2017 #50
Can one ply oneself? teach1st Dec 2017 #59
Let me know how it turns out, K? Laffy Kat Dec 2017 #64
Ask Him to Explain the States on This List Leith Dec 2017 #53
This is Great!!!!! Wiseman32218 Dec 2017 #58
I would tell him NO politics or I leave. If he continues, I would Ferrets are Cool Dec 2017 #55
The sane people have started arriving for Christmas Eve Wiseman32218 Dec 2017 #60
tell him mac56 Dec 2017 #61
Hand him this: sinkingfeeling Dec 2017 #65
No matter what he says, reply, "How about them Mets, eh? I think they're a shoo in for the Series!" marble falls Dec 2017 #66
uh huh Skittles Dec 2017 #67
*snarf* CatWoman Dec 2017 #71
Merry Christmas my sweet! Skittles Dec 2017 #78
same to you Hon CatWoman Dec 2017 #86
I'm in the same boat as you Niagara Dec 2017 #68
Firstly, I'm SO happy .... LenaBaby61 Dec 2017 #70
Minnesota best run state in nation. Democratic Governor riverwalker Dec 2017 #72
Alcohol. Lots of it. crazycatlady Dec 2017 #73
yeah, when he starts to talk politics, walk away. Don't engage. If he pushes it, tell him in no still_one Dec 2017 #75
My in-laws are all republicans Cosmocat Dec 2017 #76
Feel free to use Detroit as a prime example of a city run by Democrats GreenEyedLefty Dec 2017 #77
Don't go. Onyrleft Dec 2017 #79
If your girlfriend agrees with your politics she should tell her brother blueinredohio Dec 2017 #80
Ask him tiptonic Dec 2017 #81
I'm spending the Holidays with my new progressive friends elmac Dec 2017 #82
Here's an idea... jmbar2 Dec 2017 #83
This is an interesting suggestion. I like it. n/t ms liberty Dec 2017 #93
don't engage mehrrh Dec 2017 #84
I feel for you, but it perplexes me a bit rpannier Dec 2017 #85
Sounds like he needs to stop trying to ruin Jesus's birthday party eleny Dec 2017 #87
White on white crime is higher Tavarious Jackson Dec 2017 #88
Why aren't you providing a link? former9thward Dec 2017 #104
Here is your link but if you use google there are many examples. Tavarious Jackson Dec 2017 #109
The chart you show is the number of crimes not the rate. former9thward Dec 2017 #112
Ask him if he remembers when republicans opposed Russia SeaDoo77 Dec 2017 #89
Here are some more excellent suggestions .... jmbar2 Dec 2017 #90
Why be subtle? jimmycck9 Dec 2017 #91
Here's a simple-minded solution for a simple-minded GOPer... BaronChocula Dec 2017 #92
I cover Clarity2 Dec 2017 #94
Say We Are Alike In So Many Ways We Just SeaDoo77 Dec 2017 #95
Why would you even go? trixie2 Dec 2017 #96
One of the first things I GeorgeHayduke Dec 2017 #97
Tell him to stfu nini Dec 2017 #98
Why should BLM highlight black on black crime? JHB Dec 2017 #100
You could talk about New York City: dawg day Dec 2017 #101
Chicago has millions of people lunasun Dec 2017 #105
Talk about Seattle, San Francisco, Houston, Austin,Portland apcalc Dec 2017 #106
Isnt it bad to have US right wing controlled by a foreigner sharedvalues Dec 2017 #108
Dont try to make logical arguments.... Orange Free State Dec 2017 #111
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