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[Lisa0825]

the wife only thinks she's a republican, and the husband is libertarian on enough issues that we have some common ground. He's basically former military/retired law enforcement and a gun nut, so he thinks only conservatives would be on his side on his issues. He has never cared for Bush, and he has no problem with gay marriage, abortion, and some other major issues. I did have to set him straight about sending me political emails 4 years ago, however. I started doing "reply-all" with rebuttals to his entire mailing list, AND I would send a second email of my choice to everyone as a bonus. That cured him of sending me that shit quick. :evilgrin:

I really don't understand how he can be a Republican. I met them on vacation in Cozumel about 6 years ago. He is extremely gracious and friendly, as is his wife. He loves the Mexican culture and has friends on the island from all economic levels. We have been invited to dinner at homes with dirt floors and homes with custom tile and woodwork throughout. Busboys and restaurant owners all greet them with hugs and kisses wherever I go with them. He takes a lot of effort to speak to people in broken Spanish. I have seen no signs of racism or classism. He has issues with illegal immigration but thinks it should be much easier to visit or immigrate legally, and he has a great deal of respect for the hard workers here and in Mexico. I knew all of this about him before we ever had our first political discussion, so I was actually floored by it. By then I liked so many other things about him that I didn't want to write him off.