"I have a short fuse when it comes to right wingers..."

[ailsagirl]

So spake Janeane Garofalo on the Majority Report. Couldn't have encapsulated it any better myself!!

I'm having dinner with a couple of friends next week-- and they're cool Dems. But one friend is bringing along an acquaintance whose political affiliation is a big unknown... to all of us.

I just hope he isn't one of THEM-- the thought of having to spend the evening with one of THEM just about makes me :puke:

I know I should be more tolerant but I haven't the tiniest interest in hearing about how great he thinks the government is doing. In fact, I'm furious over what's going on. So nix on politics.

Talk about other things, you say?? Like what?? The neocons have wormed their way into virtually every facet of today's world.

I'll live.

[lonestarnot]

1. Well I would damn sure have some fun with that! Never Surrender! n/t

[ailsagirl]

3. I never will. Ever.

Wish you could go in my place, lonestarnot!!!

:evilgrin:

[candle_bright]

2. Maybe the topic wont come up

and you can have a politics-free evening.

If you don't go there, maybe the guest wont either.

[ailsagirl]

5. I'll come up with some nice, non-controversial topics... somehow

[candle_bright]

8. Okay

edited because I misread your post, lol.

[FM Arouet666]

4. They can be fun when you gang up on them.

Shouldn't be hard, present facts, sound reasoning, and refrain from personal attacks and undue emotion. And if that does not work stick him in the chest with your steak knife.:evilgrin:

[ailsagirl]

6. There ya go, FM!! Hey, you're nearly to the 1000 message mark

Congrats!! (a little early)

:bounce:

[FM Arouet666]

10. Thanks.. I'm posting like a fiend tonight, getting real close. ;)

[mhr]

7. Feed Him To The Lions If He Acts Up - See How He Likes It!

eom

[BlueJazz]

9. Gee..I don't even know the Guy and I hate him already!

:)

[forintegrity]

11. Talk about VALUES

such as honesty, truth, protection, etc.

Facts aren't usually heard according to George Lakoff who wrote "Moral Politics."

Reframe the debate and stick with your values about issues!

Best of luck!

[deadparrot]

12. Me, too--

My blood pressure kicks up several notches when any * fan starts speaking. If I'm able, I leave.