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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsMy boss "watched a few minutes" of the SOTU
So, I asked, "Which few minutes and what did you hear?"
Him, "I don't remember. It's all just words. He hasn't done anything and I don't expect him to."
Me, "He hasn't done anything? Okay. But, when you say you don't expect him to, do you mean that you expect him to try, but he'll run into GOP obstruction on even the most basic and simple bills?"
Him, "I don't know what you're talking about."
My boss "thinks" he's a Libertarian (he has no clue what it means). I told him that when I was little, the SOTU was damn near the only thing on except for PBS. My father made me watch it and discuss it when it was over. I told my boss that it's a shame that people just don't give a shit anymore and, yet, they're still allowed to vote.
He just shrugged his shoulders. This is the same guy that doesn't pay any attention to politics until "two or three weeks before an election" and then bitches for the rest of the year.
I need a damned hug...or a drink. Has anyone else had this experience today?
FrenchieCat
(68,867 posts)Since I'm the boss of me....
Anyways, here is your hug,
Wait Wut
(8,492 posts)He's not really an asshole, just uninformed. I push him to pay closer attention and sometimes it works. Other times, I just get really irritated and tell him to make sure he votes third party.
tularetom
(23,664 posts)southernyankeebelle
(11,304 posts)watch Fox News. Some liberals will watch MSNBC. Each group gets their information. Somewhere in the middle people need to open up their minds. Although I have to say people who watch MSNBC watch other news outlets and get information. How can we start to talk with the other side if they won't even listen because right off the bat they are calling you socialist, commies etc.
CK_John
(10,005 posts)Wait Wut
(8,492 posts)I've worked for him for 12. We talk about everything, so it's not like a "real" boss, more like an annoying brother.
Life Long Dem
(8,582 posts)So how would he even know if Obama did anything? I wouldn't bother talking politics with your boss unless your boss brings it up. If he does then maybe he can listen to the truth and you can educate him.
Lint Head
(15,064 posts)regarding politics.
Wait Wut
(8,492 posts)I'm smarter than he is and he knows it. He normally appreciates my input, even though he may not agree. I've introduced him to the world of fact checking, which he found amazing.