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55. I've become aware that those in the real estate industry are very conservative

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Sat Feb 18, 2017, 02:49 PM

Feb 2017

in their political views.

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Laugh at them in their face. Call their bullshit. [View all] Drahthaardogs Feb 2017 OP

When possible it is the best thing to do Sherman A1 Feb 2017 #1

That's what I was thinking... Stellar Feb 2017 #20

When they bring up what Fox News said, just reply: "Oh, yeah, FAKE NEWS!" southerncrone Feb 2017 #84

When someone cites Pox News as a source The Wizard Feb 2017 #85

Those arguments can make you tired all over. Stellar Feb 2017 #93

That's why I like responding to his tweets with facts. Pretty soon, I believe that his supporters nikibatts Feb 2017 #82

Good for you. The nurse's political commentary was inappropriate to the situation and Tanuki Feb 2017 #2

+1 narnian60 Feb 2017 #31

Absolutely. Mr.Bill Feb 2017 #58

Hey that might be a good idea. Most doctors are Democrats Maraya1969 Feb 2017 #88

Confidence Rorey Feb 2017 #3

"she probably quit talking because she realized that she was out of line" BumRushDaShow Feb 2017 #4

+1! eom BlueMTexpat Feb 2017 #5

I'm fortunate BumRushDaShow Feb 2017 #7

That's great to hear. BlueMTexpat Feb 2017 #9

That's likely also true Rorey Feb 2017 #6

I think people in general BumRushDaShow Feb 2017 #10

Yep, had to run out to get more from Rush or Fox JDC Feb 2017 #8

I agree! And you don't even have to be rude as you've proven....just spit the facts back at them TrekLuver Feb 2017 #11

Not just call her out, complain to her boss about her unprofessionalism.nt msanthrope Feb 2017 #12

I did that in 2012 LittleGirl Feb 2017 #13

I've become aware that those in the real estate industry are very conservative No Vested Interest Feb 2017 #55

so far that's been our experience too. sad. eom LittleGirl Feb 2017 #60

Not always. One of the most stalwart members of our local Amnesty International chapter Tanuki Feb 2017 #63

Good to hear that. Perhaps you are in a mostly blue state or area, No Vested Interest Feb 2017 #64

I live in Nashville. Tanuki Feb 2017 #65

Wow. All the better for that real estate agent. nt No Vested Interest Feb 2017 #67

I wonder what they would think when reminded when the housing market collapsed? Maraya1969 Feb 2017 #89

What's really sad is that NewJeffCT Feb 2017 #14

pretty sure Repubs did the same 2016 budget crap? the budget has to be final march 2017 Sunlei Feb 2017 #22

Talk is tRump's budget boosts spending esp military, raises consumer taxes, drops rich taxes Bernardo de La Paz Feb 2017 #34

are they going to pay for this by magic? NewJeffCT Feb 2017 #59

Yes. Magic. tRump's WH pressed govt economists to make up numbers to match a projected 3.2% growth. Bernardo de La Paz Feb 2017 #61

Actually the federal government is STILL operating under a CR BumRushDaShow Feb 2017 #46

Well, the Orange Shitstain has until Monday to destroy ISIS. That's what he promised. catbyte Feb 2017 #87

here you go NewJeffCT Feb 2017 #92

You need to let the Doc know HAB911 Feb 2017 #15

Treat them like the idiots they are and the King Idiot a minority voted for NightWatcher Feb 2017 #16

Good job. I hope you gave her Ilsa Feb 2017 #17

He campaigned on that. Ignorant people bought it. They believe Foxaganda and such Alice11111 Feb 2017 #86

+1,THIS IS EXACTLY THE STRATEGY TO TAKE WITH ISIS RECRUITS ... AND IT WORKS!!! uponit7771 Feb 2017 #18

Methinks the FBI uses this psychology. . . DinahMoeHum Feb 2017 #30

+1, I think I heard it from Malcom Nance too... that guys good. Tear down their perspective of what uponit7771 Feb 2017 #32

I wasn't so fortunate DeeDeeNY Feb 2017 #19

Bite. dawg Feb 2017 #38

I do call them out when I can. They're just freaking parrots with no substantive information... George II Feb 2017 #21

what questions did you 'chuckle' at? I can't think of any medical questions AC ACT added to health Sunlei Feb 2017 #23

Me either. dawg Feb 2017 #40

Questions like "Do you need help getting dressed" Drahthaardogs Feb 2017 #42

But the questionnaire is standardized. Paka Feb 2017 #77

OMG, I fucking found it a little amusong Drahthaardogs Feb 2017 #79

Sorry! I didn't mean to offend you. Paka Feb 2017 #83

The OP laughed at the nurse saying "Trump with fix that" after complaining about Obamacare. Maraya1969 Feb 2017 #90

I needed a broken molar removed, late in the election. Mc Mike Feb 2017 #24

Now that is bravery - packman Feb 2017 #35

I was ready to vacate the chair, at the first sign of an 'error' occurring. nt. Mc Mike Feb 2017 #41

No cat supports Trump. So you're safe there. spooky3 Feb 2017 #54

But he promised them 18 lives instead of just 9! Beartracks Feb 2017 #69

You should call her back and ask her how she's enjoying her three day weekends. PoindexterOglethorpe Feb 2017 #72

The rate he's going, some will be enjoying a seven day weekend, whether they want it or not. SammyWinstonJack Feb 2017 #80

Agreed..I see all these "Thank You Jesus signs" INdemo Feb 2017 #25

Free Speech is Wonderful BBG Feb 2017 #26

But Get a Second Opinion BBG Feb 2017 #29

Truth still has plenty of value. Rxpcraig Feb 2017 #27

Thank you. classykaren Feb 2017 #39

I'm curious, in all of your official correspondence dealing with Affordable Care Act... Brother Buzz Feb 2017 #44

Professionals refer to it as ACA. Rxpcraig Feb 2017 #75

Cool Brother Buzz Feb 2017 #78

The GOP have put themselves in a corner. Rxpcraig Feb 2017 #94

Thanks. You are doing a public setvice.. whathehell Feb 2017 #51

Welcome to DU. n/t rzemanfl Feb 2017 #74

I shocked my sewing group into silence by mgardener Feb 2017 #28

Mentally ill people have access to guns regardless of that regulation. NutmegYankee Feb 2017 #47

+1 uponit7771 Feb 2017 #70

I am former Army Infantryman. Still look like it--short hair and all. kairos12 Feb 2017 #33

My best friend is sadly a repug. lark Feb 2017 #36

I agree. I am doing my part but trying to do it tactfully. lancelyons Feb 2017 #37

When you debate them, it validated that they HAVE a position. Drahthaardogs Feb 2017 #43

This message was self-deleted by its author Pacifist Patriot Feb 2017 #50

Don't forget.. cannabis_flower Feb 2017 #45

Probably didn't change her view, but... ThoughtCriminal Feb 2017 #48

That still doesn't faze them... czarjak Feb 2017 #49

Been doing that for decades now, it drives them crazy. Rex Feb 2017 #52

Dropped my Internist (primary care provider) 5 years ago Fritz Walter Feb 2017 #53

always.... dhill926 Feb 2017 #56

That was highly unprofessional of her. silverweb Feb 2017 #57

I'm leaving practices that allow ignoramus attitudes like this Dem2 Feb 2017 #62

People (you & me) tend to speak out about our unsatisfactory experiences No Vested Interest Feb 2017 #66

Good. We should stop ignoring this shit just to be nice. SunSeeker Feb 2017 #68

Bravo - you handled it well. Everything is Obama's fault. What dumbshits nt iluvtennis Feb 2017 #71

report it to her boss starshine00 Feb 2017 #73

AGREED MFM008 Feb 2017 #76

A brainwashed nurse.. who knew they could be so manipulated.. Cha Feb 2017 #81

"he inherited a huge mess!" yuiyoshida Feb 2017 #91