So who here catches flak from their spouse/family for being

[texpatriot2004]

consumed with current affairs, politics, having to check DU frequently, etc.

I hear that from my spouse. Anyone else?

[readmoreoften]

1. oh yeah.n/t

[caligirl]

2. Holy crap,Your a fly on our wall aren't you?

[texpatriot2004]

4. I'm not telling ; - ) nm

[TrogL]

3. He was considering an intervention

[texpatriot2004]

5. Mine too. n.t

[LeftyMom]

6. I did

I'm single now, so I don't have to deal with that sort of crap!

[hang a left]

7. I catch hell all the time. My husband HATES

"demographic underground". My whole family thinks I have a problem. They do not understand how I can get completely obsessed over something that has "absolutely nothing to do with my life". They just don't get it.

[texpatriot2004]

12. Yes friend. I hear that too. "it has nothing to do with your life" mine

is coming around some. He even says he thinks I might be right but it's usually followed by wait until 2008 or what are you going to do about it or what can we do about it...blah, blah, blah.

I for one am glad you are obsessed because I appreciate all your threads, articles and posts.

[hang a left]

17. You are so nice.

I always read your posts too.

[KerryOn]

68. Same here....

My wife and I are standing up for what we believe in. Our son thinks something is wrong with us and has disowned us. We have not seen or spoken to him since July.

So be it.

You have to stand up for what you believe in. If that puts family against family, friend against friend and brother against brother then that is the way it has to be.

We need to take back our country from the men that have hijacked it out from under us. One day our friends and family will see that we have saved their asses from evil men that are not to indifferent from Saddam. If they keep pushing their policies down our throats we will live in a dictator ship.

Hang in there and keep fighting for our democracy.

[bluedawg12]

8. Yupper-=been worse the last two weeks

mrs.Bluedwg is patient though.

[Hissyspit]

9. Something like that, yeah.

[ninkasi]

10. Add me to the list

My whole family wonders about me. I tell them that they're lucky, time spend at DU is time NOT spent interfering in their lives. My kids are all grown, btw.

[bbgrunt]

11. I'm barely on speaking terms with my whole family

--and it doesn't help that I tell them if they're not outraged they are part of the problem

[texpatriot2004]

14. Yeah, I know what you mean. I think, how bad does it have to get

before you people get outraged? I mean, really. Thanks for being a firm voice.

[tuvor]

13. Everyone's a geek for something.

Including your spouse. :)

[texpatriot2004]

15. True. nm

[Kenroy]

16. I get picked on a little...

but when anybody has any questions about what's going on, or needs to understand it better, they ask me. So it's worth the occasional jibe.

[texpatriot2004]

19. That's so true. I get that too and it is worth it when I can share what

I know.

[mestup]

18. Some colleagues and family members think I'm "fringe."

According to them "politics have nothing to do with real life!"

It's a WalMart world now. I have memories of the Nixon/Vietnam/WatergateWorld and I'm amazed at the apathy I see around me. I'm so grateful for the Internet(s).

Reminds me of Hunter S. Thompson's quote from Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas concerning the "other" times:

"There was madness in any direction, at any hour. If not across the Bay, then up the Golden Gate or down 101 to Los Altos or La Honda... You could strike sparks anywhere. There was a fantastic universal sense that whatever we were doing was right, that we were winning.... And that, I think, was the handle --- that sense of inevitable victory over the forces of Old and Evil."

[texpatriot2004]

20. Ugh! I hate that line "politics has nothing to do with real life" is that

the most asinine thing you ever heard...or at least in the top 10? I'm like when are these Americans going to get it through their thick skulls that politics affect your whole life.

The apathy is amazing (and disgusting) to me too. When is it going to be bad enough that they get off their asses and take action? If it's not now, I don't know if I want to be around for whatever it is that they think would finally warrant action.

Preaching to the choir...sorry.

[mestup]

21. LOL - they'd get off their asses if the price of gas = $10 a gallon!

You're right. I shudder to think of what might finally motivate those anti-politickers.

I'm grateful for the internet community of good souls like yourself. Makes the journey a bit easier.

[texpatriot2004]

22. Thanks for your kind words. The feeling is mutual. n.t

[interupt]

26. What the...

According to them "politics have nothing to do with real life!"

Cracks me up when I hear that. I have worked with a few people in my life that have said that. Usually said by people who make noises in the back their throats when you talk about major social changes or government policy, but will usually be firing off emails and gossiping in the lunch room about who is in trouble/who is trying to get in who's pants/who has stuffed up at their own expense ect


Them: Politics have nothing to do with real life!.
Me: Really? How about office politics?
Them: well....no I dont usually get into that.
Me: -dubious tone- Uh huh.
Them: Did you hear about the guy and the girl in printing at the office party?
Me: No. I thought you didn't get into gossip and politics?
Them: Uh...politics has nothing to do with this.
Me: -laughs-

[Der Blaue Engel]

23. My partner was kind of snide and rolling his eyes at first

and he still teases me for picking up the laptop and hittin' the DU every time he steps out of the room for a second :blush:, but I think he's impressed with all of the information I've shared with him that the MSM has just flat out not told the public.

[texpatriot2004]

25. Yes. It is so great to have so much knowledge to share.

Knowledge is power.

[tenshi816]

24. Mine, definitely.

He's British and, unlike the British DUers who post here, has zero interest in American politics (or UK politics, for that matter). He says none of it affects his day-to-day life so he couldn't care less.

I recently resumed riding horses on a regular basis after taking several months off and spend a lot of time at the stable. Hubby prefers it that way because when I'm talking about horses, it means I talk less about politics.

For a smart guy, he's pretty dumb sometimes.

[flygal]

27. Well.....

after the election last year hubby told me I was obsessed - but now he's WAY more into how crooked * and co are than me. He must google *'s approval ratings at least once a day. And now I have him hooked on crooksandliars.

[fleabert]

28. most definitely, but it has spurred at least two of my friends to

become more involved themselves, so they tell me.

[texpatriot2004]

29. And if they tell 2 people and they tell 2 people and so on...either

we have a Faberge commercial or we get the word out.

[fleabert]

30. one of the m is in Texas, maybe her mouth and DeLie's actions

will get texas back to voting blue!?!

one can hope. it only went red 60/40 right?

[texpatriot2004]

32. I don't remember the exact numbers I know that parts of it were

really close. I think the cities were mostly blue.

[yasmina27]

31. My husband

makes snide comments now and then that "some people have too much time on their hands".

My mother watches Faux news and believes everything she hears. During the election, she always asked if we could talk about something besides politics (my BIL hates * too), as she couldn't stand to hear us denigrate her "hero".

UGH!

[pengu1n]

33. Yup

Mrs Penguin has occasional fits - and does not "get" why anyone would take such an interest.

Seem like everyone posting has the same issues - and also has some success in sharing their views and concerns with family members.

DU is a great release. For all of us who share a concern or worry about the morals, politics and nature of our collective future - DU is the place to come - and feel that you are not alone.

Very important to feel that there are others out there...

[texpatriot2004]

34. Yes, the sense of community is very helpful n.t

[annabanana]

35. Sounds familiar..

My sister (whe agrees with me, basically) is so tired of links that she has forbidden me to send them. And one of my two boys is getting the eyerolls on any political subject I bring up.

I am very judicious with how much I pass on to hubby. (Just enough to get a day's jump on the headlines so at least he knows that I know more than corpomedia - ha)

[leftchick]

36. my husband used to

he has given up now. :)

[sepia_steel]

37. I guess I'm lucky

hubby always listens to me about what's going on for the day. he lets me rant when i'm sad, too. He was sorta worried about me after the election tho.

[Cooley Hurd]

38. Two years ago, my family called me "Uncle Paul..."

...in reference to my late uncle who espoused conspiracy theories at every family event.

Now, they just shake their heads and softly say, "wow... you were right.":D

[merbex]

39. I have been catching flak from my husband since the election of 2000

He thinks that politics have taken over my life (there is some truth to that- my circle of friends has certainly changed)

He only complains if for whatever reason he's been inconvenienced:can't find something in the house,or something doesn't get done that he thinks should have

My conversation lately has been 100% focused on Fitzmas - something better happen soon - I can tell this topic is wearing him down

[texpatriot2004]

41. Same thing here. n.t

[bklyncowgirl]

40. Yuppers.

Mine tries to get interested but he's basicly an apolitical sort of guy. As for me I'm becoming obsessed.

Fortunately we have two TVs. I'm there watching Hardball and Countdown and he's enjoying some sitcom or other.

Some people are baseball widows, my husband is a current events widower.

[meganmonkey]

42. Well, mistermonkey is the one who introduced me to DU

although I searched for his profile once and he has a whopping total of 1 post. But it's his fault I'm here and he knows it. :P

But I think he is getting sick of me singing all the Fitzmas carols to him!

In general, I spent more time on DU when he was traveling for business, which was a LOT for the last year or so, but now he doesn't travel anymore, so he is seeing how deep my obsession is. I guess he'll just have to get used to it! :o

[texpatriot2004]

43. Yes, I enjoy your contributions here nm

[meganmonkey]

44. Thank you, tex,

and I enjoy yours!

:pals:

[distantearlywarning]

45. I think my husband worries about me sometimes.

Because I get so emotional and upset on occasion.

But he has also said that he relies on me to be his source for breaking political news since he's not allowed to visit political websites at work. He also asks my opinion about certain issues because he knows that I spend a lot of time digging up the facts and trying to understand these complex stories.

So it's all cool.

[texpatriot2004]

53. Mine does too but also gets info from me. n.t

[distantearlywarning]

46. I think my husband worries about me sometimes.

Because I get so emotional and upset on occasion.

But he has also said that he relies on me to be his source for breaking political news since he's not allowed to visit political websites at work. He also asks my opinion about certain issues because he knows that I spend a lot of time digging up the facts and trying to understand these complex stories.

So it's all cool.

[in_cog_ni_to]

47. I do. "That's ALL you think about!"

"Bush, Bush, Bush!" I just tell them they will thank me when Bush is out of office and they are still living in a Democratic Republic instead of fascism. :) IMCPO, the reason we're in this situation is because not enough people paid enough attention TO CARE. Well, I care now.

edit spelling

[buzzard]

48. I do all the time he thinks I'm obsessed with the current state

of affairs in the the US. Just look at what happened while I was off at my computer.



Naughty bird caught red handed.

[lildreamer316]

64. AWWWWWWW!

How beautiful naughty bird is!!!

[buzzard]

70. I have another one but he is not naughty.

[Mutley]

49. My SO teases me about it, but it doesn't really bother him.

He's the same way about sports, so we're even.

[RubyDuby in GA]

50. Nope. Sorry

My hubby is just as informed, if not more, than me.

Match made in liberal heaven and now we're expecting a little liberal baby next summer :) If you can't beat 'em, outbreed 'em!

[lildreamer316]

65. Hey! Love that slogan!

Already have one of our own....we should get a tshirt made.

[Norquist Nemesis]

51. Get it big time here!

Somehow...conversations with people seem to drift into something of a political nature and my kids have started rolling their eyes. My husband locked out all of the network news and CSPAN channels from the TV in the bedroom (and won't give me the code he put in!).

[Greybnk48]

52. my "imaginary friends"

I mostly lurk but talk about DU at home frequently, and of course there's the bumper sticker on the back of my van. My family worries that I've gone off the deep end since last Nov., which I have to a degree. When I relate the content of certain threads and mention the poster, they ask if it's one of my "imaginary friends."

However, they were a bit taken aback and have quit teasing me ever since I showed the picture of my DU name on a poster at Camp Casey--AND an autographed copy of John Conyers book arrived in the mail!!!!

So, hello to all my "imaginary friends" and hang in t!! :hi:

[EstimatedProphet]

54. Yup

Try modding...I get a lot of "I have to compete with the computer"

[King Coal]

55. They can all kiss my ass.

Their uninformed and have been. They are just now starting to sit down to some baked crow.

[MuseRider]

56. Yes, but he

spends his time on a football board. I don't worry too much about what he thinks of my preoccupation with politics :eyes:

Just so you all don't think I am a jerk, he also spends a lot of time talking to me about this stuff but I do just HAVE to roll my eyes at him when he complains about DU. I mean really!

[triguy46]

57. Not me.

When I rant too long, she'll say 'time out.' when she goes on too long, I return the favor. But those are the ends of the bell curve, most of the time we sing in harmony as a duet.

[The Wielding Truth]

58. Everyone knows not to get me started. All my close relatives are

strong Democrats and free thinkers. So they hate this deception and slimy Bush bunk too. They just know how upset I get and they love me,so they really try to skirt some of this disgusting betrayal to keep me calm.

[texpatriot2004]

59. Wow. Lucky you and that's nice of them. nm

[adigal]

60. My husband just told me

that politics has ruined me. He says that I hate people now. I told him that if he would be honest, they are ruining our country, and he should be a little more pissed off too.

[GodHelpUsAll2]

61. I wonder.......

I wonder how many relationships/marriages have ended since this bunch moved into the white house? It's a legitimate question. How many of those sacred marriages or potential sacred marriages has Bush completly destroyed because of his dividing tactics?

[AspenRose]

62. My husband's republican.

My family of origin is democratic, and a 14 hour car ride away.

If it weren't for my family and DU, things at my house would be REALLY rough.

Last year was quite ugly.

[KerryOn]

63. Some flak...

My wife does not hang out at DU, but shes involved. We have not seen or spoken to our son since July. The last thing he said to me is that he thought we were both traitors and that we should move to the middle east.

George Bush did this to our family. Not Us.

[lildreamer316]

67. Oh dear.

I am so very very sorry that has happened to your family! I hope that he will come to his senses. Ah, the "folly of the young" perhaps?

[i_c_a_White_Ghost]

66. Me

last big fight of anything was over politics, I've kept quiet now for 3 weeks to them

[Sydnie]

69. Yes BUT

I had parents. They passed down to me a country that they had nurtured and seen prosper under their diligent care. I have children. I want to present to them a world that they can thrive in, a country that they can be proud of and a future that will allow me to rest, when that final long rest comes, peacefully, knowing that I have done all within my power to be a worthy guardian of what my parents handed to me to present to their grandchildren.

So, I have to do what I have to do to be able to look myself and my children in the face everyday.

Hopefully, someday, they will feel the same responsibility that I do.