I got into an an argument at the PO
Another customer started it by slamming Bonehead, which I didn't mind, but then he went on to say that President Obama had destroyed the country. A real live teabagger. Man, it felt so good to defend President Obama and his record, ACA, and knock republican jerks. I have been trying to make comments online only if I would say the same to someone's face. Well, today, I said a lot of things I didn't think I could say face-to-face. I didn't swear, and I was only a little sarcastic
And I pissed the guy off. And he didn't piss me off.
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I was really feeling it
Way to go.
And I doubt if they find it very often. They are just too stupid to give up trying.
You did good.
I just keep it bottled up and change the subject and get really mad when I'm alone. My blood pressure is now high and I contribute it to American politics! 
Not good Most of my friends and I agree about politics. And with anyone else we steer clear. Hope after the argument, you and your friend raised a glass to each other.
I usually don't, thinking of armed thugs with short tempers, etc. Got all fired up.
Smile and don;t say much of anything... but you have to know that there are some Dems that are also armed, minus the short tempers Mainly I try to ascertain whether or not they are die hard serious or maybe a little questioning and try to make my response accordingly, I could pretty much tell that nothing I could say was going to make one bit of difference, anyone who would name the top 3 worst possible candidates as their first choices is pretty much beyond reasoning with.
But I'll keep trying.
being a government worker and taking it easy while he worked. The postmaster is friendly to everyone and well-liked.
She joshed him back about being a business owner and then looked at me and said, "Well, you know last year when they shut down the government, they got paid" and I said,"and the workers didn't."
Then I said, "Boehner is retiring." The guy said, "He is the worst thing that ever happened to the Republican Party." I was willing to let that pass
The postmaster said she hoped things would change and I agreed, saying, "I hope there are big changes soon."
I think the postmistress said something about President Obama, and the guy said, "That guy ruined the country." I was like what????
So I said, "He turned this country around!"
And he said, "He ruined healthcare. My rates went up and I'm mandated to carry it."
(No one should bring up healthcare to me or the economy, 2 real sore spots).
I said, "Read the last few pages of the ACA. The fine isn't going to be enforced. Under Bush, ORMET was allowed to declare bankruptcy, open the contract and take my husband's retirement benefits away. Under Bush, we went from paying zero a month for health benefits to paying over $500.00. Under Bush, I lost a 3rd of my IRA. Since Obama's been in office, I got back the loss, plus $5,000.00 more."
He said something about the economy, that Obama can't control it. Also about the housing bubble, which I pointed out deregulation under Bush caused. Then I said, "Do you watch FOX news?"
He said, "I get my news from everywhere! I'm very well-informed!"
I said, "I'm not hearing it." (yes, here is the sarcasm)
I got a little distracted here, so I lost a little of the comments. I think someone else came in the lobby.
He said, "You just vote for what's good for you."
I said, "Everybody does. You vote with your pocketbook." He tried to disagree and I said, "That's human." I thumped my side and said, "Your vote is right there. It's how it is. And I donate to things I support. If I am doing good, I want to pass it along. And it isn't trickle down economics. It's from the heart."
And I paid the postmaster and left.
I especially like how you concluded. Great job.
Thanks for recounting the details. It makes it that much more fun!
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and before all this happened the postmaster and I were having such a pleasant chat
I used to shy away from those types of situations but I got so sick of people lying and attacking Obama over every little thing that I had to respond. Sounds like you did an excellent job!
"And I pissed the guy off. And he didn't piss me off ." - Beautiful, sister, just beautiful! PEACE!
Response to Marthe48 (Original post)
My husband and I met a guy who was interested in antiques and he came to our house 3 times. The third time he came, he talked to us about his religion, which was sort of Christian animistic, I think, and then went on to talk about WV history. He used the n* word. We froze him out. I think he knew right away he was way off base and apologized, but the friendship didn't develop. My husband and I are sensitive about using certain words--we both had racist families and we do not want to be like them. I can't wait until people stop using insults to describe other people