pWould you be happy to talk politics over Thanksgiving dinner?

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Yes

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It depends

@Nov '12 c 111 comments V 282 votes

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oldtimer2 endorsed Real4WheelDrv

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Ironicguy endorsed CigarBulldog

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DesignerLM voted

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LEC

v Yes

But that would actually mean being with people for the holidays and I really don't like holidays.

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fraps endorsed Real4WheelDrv

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tomtheterrible endorsed shawem

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DrSilicon voted

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DanielZ voted

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kimmie99 voted

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stephen

v No

benghazi will open a new can of worms on his other scandals..

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Proeducation voted

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ccchhhrrriiiss endorsed CigarBulldog

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Fyi1957 endorsed SavageMazx

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N0rthman voted

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Glich voted

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LilliB voted

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Rpete voted

v Yes
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ddj8694 voted

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lkrjackson voted

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May 8
sml11 endorsed SavageMazx

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May 8

LibertyWolf

v No

No! I HATE politics! I would be happy to talk philosophy and economics though!

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busseja endorsed Real4WheelDrv

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May 8

InjusticeSucks

v No

Best way to make enemies for Life.

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DemonsAngel13 endorsed seedtick

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PaulUK2901 voted

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StanH voted

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buckilaked voted

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ZombieMedic voted

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CircuitCircus voted

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Bob72370 voted

v Yes
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May 5
Michael_Taylor endorsed WMCOL

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buckleroos endorsed Sharpshooter

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May 2

politicteen

v No

Kay: hey john can you pass the greens? John: yeah sure Kay. Kay: sooo, how you and Mary? Mary: john tell them. John: we're getting married this summer. Kay: great but if Congress don't about face and.... John: um Kay...this the dinner table.

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May 2

Spirit02

v No

Why? To hear whiners cry about how their party has once again proved they are liars and traitors?

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May 2

harold_lloyd

v Yes

I like seeing teabaggers try to defend their positions.

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May 2

DotsonB

v Yes

Talking politics is about discussing views and in a democracy willingness to accept both sides and come to an agreement is key. Talking politics is always great.

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May 2

BossTweed

v Yes

It is a great way to hear from people you respect who disagree with your politics. A healthy, respectful debate is ALL GOOD.

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May 2

MarkJM

v Yes

Most of my family is liberal (I guess there has to be one intelligent individual among the bunch) whereas I lean towards the independent/libertarian side of things. I don't mind getting into politics, it can get rather entertaining when members of your own family resort to name-calling and bigotry when they lose the rational argument. Most of the time they avoid politics and just focus on the NFL games and getting fat and happy off of turkey and mashed potatoes.

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May 1
LonePalm endorsed CigarBulldog

v Yes
Apr 30

Prime_Meridian

v No

Aren't Thanksgivings, and other major holidays, stressful and conflict-laden enough as they are? lol

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Apr 30
PaulBartomioli endorsed WMCOL

v It depends

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LEC

v Yes

But that would actually mean being with people for the holidays and I really don't like holidays.

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May 13

stephen

v No

benghazi will open a new can of worms on his other scandals..

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May 8

LibertyWolf

v No

No! I HATE politics! I would be happy to talk philosophy and economics though!

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May 8

InjusticeSucks

v No

Best way to make enemies for Life.

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May 2

politicteen

v No

Kay: hey john can you pass the greens? John: yeah sure Kay. Kay: sooo, how you and Mary? Mary: john tell them. John: we're getting married this summer. Kay: great but if Congress don't about face and.... John: um Kay...this the dinner table.

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May 2

Spirit02

v No

Why? To hear whiners cry about how their party has once again proved they are liars and traitors?

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May 2

harold_lloyd

v Yes

I like seeing teabaggers try to defend their positions.

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May 2

DotsonB

v Yes

Talking politics is about discussing views and in a democracy willingness to accept both sides and come to an agreement is key. Talking politics is always great.

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May 2

BossTweed

v Yes

It is a great way to hear from people you respect who disagree with your politics. A healthy, respectful debate is ALL GOOD.

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May 2

MarkJM

v Yes

Most of my family is liberal (I guess there has to be one intelligent individual among the bunch) whereas I lean towards the independent/libertarian side of things. I don't mind getting into politics, it can get rather entertaining when members of your own family resort to name-calling and bigotry when they lose the rational argument. Most of the time they avoid politics and just focus on the NFL games and getting fat and happy off of turkey and mashed potatoes.

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Apr 30

Prime_Meridian

v No

Aren't Thanksgivings, and other major holidays, stressful and conflict-laden enough as they are? lol

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Apr 29

Angry_man

v It depends

Is that considered "talking turkey" or "chewing the fat"???

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Apr 26

CaryNickel

v Yes

Debate, for me anyways, is a form of recreation.

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Apr 26

cat2009

v No

In my circle of family they are all Democrats so there would probably be some fighting before the mashed pototoes.

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Apr 25

anc713

v No

I feel one should just enjoy the good food and football and not ruin it by getting into a political debate which no one wins.

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Apr 25

gherlone

v No

not just no, hell no. football should be the topic!!

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Jan '13

Guns_and_Stars

v Yes

Yep as long as you keep it civil.

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Nov '12

HankHemp

v Yes

I like helping people get their minds rite

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Nov '12

choochamy

v Yes

I have teenagers so whatever they bring up at any point is fair game for discussion. I do not want to ever miss a chance to open their minds. If it is important to them at ANY time, it is important to me.

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Nov '12

Everyman

v Yes

Because when I go to say prayers before we eat, I have to think about the atheists. When I think about the Indians I am reminded of social justice. When I think about the turkey is it "Free Range". I wonder if Walmart will go union on my holiday. Screw the unions in the heart. I know Christmas is coming and there is a big giant war on Christmas. Holidays are becoming a drag thanks to Home Boy and his horde. They used to be fun. Now they are commie and political all the way..

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Nov '12

SavageMazx

v No

Not good for digestion...:-)

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Nov '12

CigarBulldog

v Yes

I'm happy to talk politics because I use logic and rational arguments, not emotion, so I don't get worked up and angry. Only those that argue based out of emotion get upset.

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Nov '12

seedtick

v No

Why discuss a bunch of heatherns on a day of thanks? This it the day to thank God for his blessings. I know that some folks think Barack Husssein Obama is some sort of god, but I don't. And the Thanksgiving table is not the venue to sort the rest of them out.

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Nov '12

Real4WheelDrv

v No

Thanksgiving is a time of togetherness and political discourse is divisive unless everyone in your family feels the way you do. STUFF the Politix and pass the spuds!

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Nov '12

WMCOL

v It depends

Depends on the maturity of the diners. There are several families at my table and there are mostly Democrats but a few Republicans, and even within the individual families there are Republican and Democrat. No one has disowned anyone yet. Everyone speaks their opinion without vitriol. Very civilized gatherings. We all have common objectives like education, healthcare, family, economy, but disagree about how to best achieve improvement in those areas. There are families where if politics is discussed it will ruin the dinner, and some will get up and leave the house.

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Nov '12

Neo_NtheMatrix

v Yes

But almost my entire family and the vast majority of my friends have the same political leanings. So there doesn't tend to be too many disagreements between us.

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Nov '12

shawem

v No

It's the last thing on my mind and my family and our holiday is more important. Just knowing that no one can change anyone else's mind is reason enough to leave it alone and enjoy each others company.

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Nov '12

Sharpshooter

v Yes

Discussion and debate are dying skills mainly because the PC Police have sold many people on the âfriends don't talk politics or religionâ crap. Intelligent people CAN discuss contentious subjects; they can even disagree. The problem comes up when people attempt to enter intelligent discussions without real knowledge on which to back up their opinion. When faced with real argument, and YES argument is a positive productive process, they resort to name calling or simply dismissal of the differing opinion... I'm actually disappointed by the prospects of a political discussion as I have yet to hear or read a rational, reasoned argument backing the current administrati...

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Nov '12

CanisCanemEdit

v Yes

Calm, factual conversation about politics is a staple in our house, so why wouldn't we discuss our leaders and their policies over our banquet table? Thank you, my God, for my life. Here's to you and yours. Happy Thanksgiving my friends.

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Nov '12

Your_Name_Here

v No

It's Thanksgiving. If we want to discuss politics at the table we should wait until there is something in government to be thankful for.

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