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In reply to the discussion: Dreading Tomorrow, Christmas Dinner with my GF's Republican Brother [View all]BaronChocula
(1,550 posts)92. Here's a simple-minded solution for a simple-minded GOPer...
If Democrats "own" crime-ridden cities, Republicans own the opioid crisis sweeping through suburban and rural America, along with the corresponding crime and rising AIDS rates.
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Dreading Tomorrow, Christmas Dinner with my GF's Republican Brother [View all]
Wiseman32218
Dec 2017
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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
I try, but we will be at his house, he things like other Trump voters, no others matter!!
Wiseman32218
Dec 2017
#5
Yes ignore him. Maybe your GF will get the courage to tell him he is being rude.
Irish_Dem
Dec 2017
#21
I don't want to upset the LOML, I plan to exit ASAP, can't wait til dessert is finished.
Wiseman32218
Dec 2017
#9
I can't, I would love to tho, LOML would be pissed she says it is just for the day
Wiseman32218
Dec 2017
#12
Sounds like the kind of crud white wing gun-strokers spew. Pop a bag or balloon and
Hoyt
Dec 2017
#16
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
Nice old man or not their views are based on propaganda based out of willful ignorance
gordianot
Dec 2017
#33
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
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