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Seen the light (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jan-25-06 04:20 PM Original message |
So my parents might completely break off communications with me |
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400Years (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jan-25-06 04:21 PM Response to Original message |
1. You don't need them if they are that over the top about it |
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Perky (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jan-25-06 07:42 PM Response to Reply #1 |
86. You do so need your parents |
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sarcasmo (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jan-25-06 09:12 PM Response to Reply #86 |
101. No you don't need your parents if they want to control your thinking. |
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eridani (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jan-26-06 12:59 AM Response to Reply #101 |
137. Maybe reconciliation will be possible later |
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schrodingers_cat (448 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jan-26-06 08:47 PM Response to Reply #101 |
152. agreed.....if this is the gauntlet that they choose to throw down, |
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leesa (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jan-25-06 11:16 PM Response to Reply #86 |
133. This is not about politics. This is about right and wrong. |
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converted_democrat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jan-26-06 12:20 PM Response to Reply #133 |
149. You are 100% on the mark..... |
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cantstandbush (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jan-25-06 10:15 PM Response to Reply #1 |
117. I would say that your parents are acting like pure Republicans. |
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Coexist (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jan-25-06 04:22 PM Response to Original message |
2. I am so sorry for you. |
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Blue_In_AK (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jan-25-06 04:23 PM Response to Reply #2 |
6. I met a lady in DC |
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ronnykmarshall (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jan-25-06 05:04 PM Response to Reply #6 |
56. But, but .... |
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ikojo (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jan-25-06 07:06 PM Response to Reply #2 |
81. For some Republicans, religion and party are so |
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joeunderdog (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jan-25-06 10:56 PM Response to Reply #81 |
128. Happens right here on Democratic Underground too. |
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ProudToBeBlueInRhody (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jan-26-06 02:44 AM Response to Reply #128 |
140. And that is very wrong as well |
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Imagevision (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jan-25-06 09:52 PM Response to Reply #2 |
112. Write your story for Hollywood, and make a few bucks from this pathetic |
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Tace (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jan-25-06 04:22 PM Response to Original message |
3. Yeah -- The Same Thing -- And We've Broken Off Communication |
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Straight Shooter (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jan-25-06 05:55 PM Response to Reply #3 |
77. Tace, you say your family are f*ckheads? We might be related! |
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LiberalAndProud (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jan-25-06 04:22 PM Response to Original message |
4. You might mention |
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I Have A Dream (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jan-25-06 04:23 PM Response to Original message |
5. Wow - I've never had it happen to me, but it sounds terrible. |
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deadparrot (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jan-25-06 04:24 PM Response to Original message |
7. Just offering good thoughts. |
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movonne (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jan-25-06 04:25 PM Response to Original message |
8. I sure wouldn't blame yourself, they are the ones cutting you off..I |
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janx (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jan-25-06 04:25 PM Response to Original message |
9. If you're only twenty, you might take this opportunity |
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FreedomAngel82 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jan-25-06 09:04 PM Response to Reply #9 |
95. It's just how some parents do when |
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jackster (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jan-25-06 04:25 PM Response to Original message |
10. any family that would cut you out because |
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Sugar Smack (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jan-25-06 04:25 PM Response to Original message |
11. That just ENRAGES me, that they would |
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William769 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jan-25-06 04:25 PM Response to Original message |
12. If they are willing to break ties with you over this. |
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montana500 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jan-25-06 05:12 PM Response to Reply #12 |
65. how Christian is it to boot a child because of politics? |
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FreedomAngel82 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jan-25-06 09:05 PM Response to Reply #65 |
96. How do you know they're Christians? |
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Yollam (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jan-25-06 04:26 PM Response to Original message |
13. According to conservative values... |
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jrw14125 (378 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jan-25-06 04:26 PM Response to Original message |
14. Sure it wasn't b/c of the Panthers logo? |
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Seen the light (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jan-25-06 04:27 PM Response to Reply #14 |
15. My father used to be heavily involved in the Christian Coalition |
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leftchick (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jan-25-06 04:46 PM Response to Reply #15 |
44. Ask them how Christian is it to kick a child out of a family? |
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movonne (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jan-25-06 05:08 PM Response to Reply #15 |
61. Gee, what would he do if you told him you were gay.... |
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mello1 (26 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jan-27-06 09:38 PM Response to Reply #15 |
163. Well now.... |
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neverevergivein (227 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jan-25-06 04:27 PM Response to Original message |
16. Your better off without them |
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B Calm (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jan-25-06 04:27 PM Response to Original message |
17. Ask them if this is another example of conservative family values? |
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RJRoss (98 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jan-25-06 04:28 PM Response to Original message |
18. That's sad |
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Seen the light (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jan-25-06 04:33 PM Response to Reply #18 |
29. Well, here's the abridged version... |
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RJRoss (98 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jan-25-06 04:44 PM Response to Reply #29 |
43. Welcome to the light! |
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FreedomAngel82 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jan-25-06 09:07 PM Response to Reply #29 |
99. Now you know why we were heartbroken |
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Selatius (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jan-25-06 11:12 PM Response to Reply #29 |
132. I'm 24, a college student, and I can relate to you on some issues |
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Angry Girl (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jan-25-06 04:28 PM Response to Original message |
19. Wow. that's heavy stuff |
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MuseRider (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jan-25-06 04:29 PM Response to Original message |
20. I am so sorry! |
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OKNancy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jan-25-06 04:29 PM Response to Original message |
21. It all depends on how you feel about it and how you act |
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Seen the light (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jan-25-06 04:36 PM Response to Reply #21 |
32. I do remain respectful |
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Mayberry Machiavelli (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jan-25-06 05:03 PM Response to Reply #32 |
54. She loves Boosh more than you, eh? Pretty heavy. |
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OKNancy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jan-25-06 05:04 PM Response to Reply #32 |
55. I'm so sorry |
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druidity33 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jan-25-06 09:39 PM Response to Reply #32 |
109. empathy here... |
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ernstbass (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jan-25-06 04:29 PM Response to Original message |
22. I'm sorry they have no respect for you |
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cally (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jan-25-06 04:29 PM Response to Original message |
23. Time to seek a truce |
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Stephanie (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jan-25-06 04:31 PM Response to Reply #23 |
26. That's good advice |
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jackstraw45 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jan-25-06 04:37 PM Response to Reply #23 |
35. Best advice....I'd do this...nm |
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Seen the light (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jan-25-06 04:39 PM Response to Reply #23 |
36. That is good advice |
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Swamp Rat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jan-25-06 05:17 PM Response to Reply #36 |
67. I agree with cally |
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never cry wolf (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jan-25-06 04:40 PM Response to Reply #23 |
39. Remind them which party boasts |
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indie_voter (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jan-25-06 07:19 PM Response to Reply #23 |
82. This is my advice too. n/t |
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annabanana (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jan-25-06 07:35 PM Response to Reply #23 |
84. Yes seen the light... Cally is right |
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BeTheChange (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jan-25-06 08:50 PM Response to Reply #84 |
92. Too many people make the mistake of looking at things as absolutes |
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welshTerrier2 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jan-26-06 10:49 PM Response to Reply #23 |
158. i, too, agree with this advice ... |
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TygrBright (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jan-25-06 04:30 PM Response to Original message |
24. Tell them... |
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pitohui (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jan-25-06 04:30 PM Response to Original message |
25. can't you just lie? |
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newportdadde (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jan-25-06 04:39 PM Response to Reply #25 |
37. Because paying for college builds character! |
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pitohui (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jan-25-06 04:59 PM Response to Reply #37 |
50. absolutely i've heard it and lord it's sick, isn't it |
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NuttyFluffers (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jan-26-06 08:00 AM Response to Reply #25 |
143. i second this wisdom |
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Nordmadr (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jan-25-06 04:33 PM Response to Original message |
27. I guess that is another example of compassionate conservatism. |
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SmokingJacket (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jan-25-06 04:33 PM Response to Original message |
28. Well, that's awful. |
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quiet.american (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jan-25-06 04:35 PM Response to Original message |
30. I was on the opposite side of this situation. |
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FreedomAngel82 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jan-25-06 09:11 PM Response to Reply #30 |
100. Oh wow |
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quiet.american (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jan-25-06 09:58 PM Response to Reply #100 |
115. Funny, she did -- |
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salin (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jan-26-06 06:34 AM Response to Reply #30 |
142. Sadly, I would guess this is part of the politicization of the pulpit |
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imperialismispasse (836 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jan-25-06 04:36 PM Response to Original message |
31. Remind them that you only get one family and life is very short |
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DearAbby (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jan-25-06 04:37 PM Response to Original message |
33. This is just awful...this hate is even breaking up families |
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King Coal (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jan-25-06 04:37 PM Response to Original message |
34. They're bluffing. Trust me. Go all in, and they'll take it down. |
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treefrogjohn (268 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jan-25-06 04:40 PM Response to Original message |
38. Mine did that in the 60's. We never really came back together |
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neverevergivein (227 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jan-25-06 04:40 PM Response to Original message |
40. Wrong framing on the question by many here |
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Generic Brad (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jan-25-06 11:08 PM Response to Reply #40 |
131. You've Got That Right! |
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renate (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jan-26-06 02:25 AM Response to Reply #131 |
138. I am feeling nauseated reading your post |
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SammyWinstonJack (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jan-25-06 04:40 PM Response to Original message |
41. I am so sorry for you. I am fortunate to have been raised by |
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sui generis (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jan-25-06 04:41 PM Response to Original message |
42. Isn't it funny |
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BiggJawn (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jan-25-06 04:46 PM Response to Original message |
45. Join the club. |
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marions ghost (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jan-26-06 12:03 PM Response to Reply #45 |
147. I have a similar story |
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slackmaster (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jan-25-06 04:46 PM Response to Original message |
46. I couldn't communicate with my 'rents from about age 16 - 22 |
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pitohui (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jan-25-06 05:02 PM Response to Reply #46 |
52. it's unusual 4 parents to use that as an excuse not to pay for college tho |
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slackmaster (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jan-25-06 05:03 PM Response to Reply #52 |
53. The real underlying issue is CONTROL |
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Horse with no Name (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jan-25-06 04:56 PM Response to Original message |
47. I'm sorry |
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MissMarple (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jan-25-06 04:57 PM Response to Original message |
48. Division and hate, what have we come to? This may help you feel better. |
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thecrow (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jan-25-06 04:58 PM Response to Original message |
49. I have relatives to whom I talk very little about poltics anymore |
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hatrack (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jan-25-06 05:01 PM Response to Original message |
51. If they would do this to you - their child - then they don't deserve you |
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HeeBGBz (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jan-25-06 05:04 PM Response to Original message |
57. Walk away. Tough love and all that. |
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ronnykmarshall (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jan-25-06 05:05 PM Response to Original message |
58. I am so sorry to hear this. |
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BlueIris (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jan-25-06 05:05 PM Response to Original message |
59. Egh. All I can tell you is that I...really regret allowing my parents |
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dogday (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jan-25-06 05:06 PM Response to Original message |
60. It's pretty sad day when your political affiliations |
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mnhtnbb (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jan-25-06 05:08 PM Response to Original message |
62. I was black sheep in conservative family, too |
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Cleita (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jan-25-06 05:10 PM Response to Original message |
63. As an old person, I run into other old people who don't talk to |
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GreenPartyVoter (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jan-25-06 05:10 PM Response to Original message |
64. :^( I am so sorry to hear this *hugs*. My in-laws are conservative |
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Swamp Rat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jan-25-06 05:15 PM Response to Original message |
66. Kiss and make up. |
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WilliamPitt (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jan-25-06 05:18 PM Response to Original message |
68. Wrath |
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4_TN_TITANS (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jan-25-06 05:31 PM Response to Original message |
69. Like most Republicans..... |
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abbiehoff (356 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jan-25-06 05:34 PM Response to Original message |
70. Buy them Jimmy Carter's book, "Our Endangered Values". |
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FreedomAngel82 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jan-25-06 09:16 PM Response to Reply #70 |
103. That's a good idea |
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DS1 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jan-25-06 05:36 PM Response to Original message |
71. Yay for COMPASSIONATE CONSERVATISM! |
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AngryAmish (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jan-25-06 05:37 PM Response to Original message |
72. Republicans are bloodthirsty monsters |
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fooj (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jan-25-06 05:38 PM Response to Original message |
73. I'm so sorry to hear that. |
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Vinca (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jan-25-06 05:42 PM Response to Original message |
74. No offense, but your family must be nuts. No advice, I'm afraid, |
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maxsolomon (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jan-25-06 05:45 PM Response to Original message |
75. lie to them & take their money. get through school. |
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Jose Diablo (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jan-25-06 05:49 PM Response to Original message |
76. If it were me |
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WI_DEM (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jan-25-06 05:59 PM Response to Original message |
78. If they are going to break relationship with you over politics then |
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renate (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jan-25-06 06:50 PM Response to Original message |
79. it sounds like you're going to have to be the grownup here |
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Xenotime (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jan-25-06 06:55 PM Response to Original message |
80. Can you sue parents? |
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malaise (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jan-25-06 07:28 PM Response to Original message |
83. Mine did the same three decades ago but guess what |
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meisje (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jan-25-06 07:38 PM Response to Original message |
85. Just lie to them and take the money! Drop the news to them at graduation |
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librechik (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jan-25-06 08:14 PM Response to Original message |
87. Tell em you were brought up by good Americans who taught you |
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RB TexLa (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jan-25-06 08:15 PM Response to Original message |
88. Ridiculous, family is above politics |
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wellst0nev0ter (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jan-25-06 08:20 PM Response to Original message |
89. Hmm, So That's How Republicans Win Elections |
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Libby2 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jan-25-06 08:24 PM Response to Original message |
90. No advice |
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Maru Kitteh (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jan-25-06 08:25 PM Response to Original message |
91. EMOTIONAL BLACKMAIL pure and simple - it's the tool of the weak |
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rateyes (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jan-25-06 09:00 PM Response to Original message |
93. HOOOO....sigh... |
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FreedomAngel82 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jan-25-06 09:02 PM Response to Original message |
94. I'm sorry |
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CrackpotAmerica (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jan-25-06 09:06 PM Response to Original message |
97. Although it is difficult, you are doing the right thing: |
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mdmc (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jan-25-06 09:07 PM Response to Original message |
98. Go back to your folks |
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BigBearJohn (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jan-25-06 09:13 PM Response to Original message |
102. Boy! If that doesn't sound like a Republican. Shoooo! |
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MakeItSo (351 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jan-25-06 09:27 PM Response to Reply #102 |
106. Just make a vow to yourself not to talk politics around them |
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Canuckistanian (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jan-25-06 09:21 PM Response to Original message |
104. What would they have you do? |
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tlsmith1963 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jan-25-06 09:24 PM Response to Original message |
105. That's Disgusting |
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BlueManDude (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jan-25-06 09:30 PM Response to Original message |
107. Bush's ultimate lie - "I'm a united not a divider." |
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BushOut06 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jan-25-06 09:33 PM Response to Original message |
108. Does family mean that little to them? |
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redacted (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jan-25-06 09:44 PM Response to Original message |
110. Get someone to talk with . . . |
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MissWaverly (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jan-25-06 09:47 PM Response to Original message |
111. try to convince them that you are not a demon child |
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applegrove (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jan-25-06 09:53 PM Response to Original message |
113. I always think it is better to not blame the little people in this whole |
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CoffeeCat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jan-25-06 09:57 PM Response to Original message |
114. Seen the light, I know how you feel... |
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mslawstudent (119 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jan-25-06 09:59 PM Response to Original message |
116. Have you considered some sort of reversal |
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Brundle_Fly (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jan-25-06 10:18 PM Response to Original message |
118. NO Political Issues |
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lonestarnot (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jan-25-06 10:21 PM Response to Original message |
119. Well maybe it's time to completely fly the nest. Only takes one step to |
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LibertyorDeath (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jan-25-06 10:26 PM Response to Original message |
120. From a Parent, if they want to disown you for your political views |
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Ilsa (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jan-25-06 10:27 PM Response to Original message |
121. Maybe you should try to stay friends with them, and just keep politics off |
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Catherine Vincent (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jan-25-06 10:31 PM Response to Original message |
122. That is so republican to do something like that. |
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derby378 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jan-25-06 10:33 PM Response to Original message |
123. So their love is conditional on you being a RWer like they are? |
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esvhicl (123 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jan-25-06 10:34 PM Response to Original message |
124. Your opinion is your own business. |
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Cell Whitman (872 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jan-25-06 10:38 PM Response to Original message |
125. Tell them you are a GOLDWATER DEMOCRAT.... |
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Cell Whitman (872 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jan-25-06 10:45 PM Response to Reply #125 |
126. GOLDWATER DEMOCRAT |
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susanna (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jan-25-06 10:46 PM Response to Original message |
127. I did approximately the same thing in 1988 as a 21 year old. |
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proud2BlibKansan (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jan-25-06 10:58 PM Response to Original message |
129. They are breaking off ties because of your political views? |
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bunny planet (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jan-25-06 11:00 PM Response to Original message |
130. Parents should love their children more than their politics. That is just |
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leesa (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jan-25-06 11:17 PM Response to Original message |
134. Let them go. You are 20 years old and when they grow up you can still be |
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EVDebs (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jan-25-06 11:40 PM Response to Original message |
135. Really piss 'em off and register Green ! |
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roguevalley (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jan-26-06 12:07 AM Response to Original message |
136. First of all, HUGS!!!!!!!!!! Your parents have overreacted while absorbing |
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ProudToBeBlueInRhody (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jan-26-06 02:39 AM Response to Original message |
139. Republican family values |
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LunaC (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jan-26-06 05:44 AM Response to Original message |
141. Gotta' be true to yourself |
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dave123williams (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jan-26-06 11:09 AM Response to Original message |
144. Maybe it's time you stood up for what you believe. |
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Danieljay (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jan-26-06 11:15 AM Response to Original message |
145. My friend....as Richard Bach wrote in "Illusions"... |
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July (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jan-26-06 11:31 AM Response to Original message |
146. Be strong and tell them that bullying you won't bring you to their cause. |
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Sivafae (286 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jan-26-06 12:20 PM Response to Original message |
148. I am really sorry that this is happeing. |
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converted_democrat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jan-26-06 12:22 PM Response to Original message |
150. See post #149, you'll do fine, if not better, without them...n/t |
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baby_mouse (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jan-26-06 12:24 PM Response to Original message |
151. Eventually they will see the light. |
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Onlooker (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jan-26-06 08:57 PM Response to Original message |
153. They'll come around |
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Butterflies (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jan-26-06 09:45 PM Response to Original message |
154. You must feel less alone in your situation now |
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bobbieinok (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jan-26-06 09:49 PM Response to Original message |
155. the very best wishes in this difficult time |
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manxome (17 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jan-26-06 10:25 PM Response to Original message |
156. Find common ground |
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AgadorSparticus (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jan-26-06 10:33 PM Response to Original message |
157. I can't tell you all the times my parents disowned me. We fight |
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Catherine Vincent (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jan-27-06 09:13 PM Response to Original message |
159. Any updates? |
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debbierlus (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jan-27-06 09:18 PM Response to Original message |
160. That is really tough - you have some kind of courage |
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mello1 (26 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jan-27-06 09:24 PM Response to Original message |
161. I'm Sry to Hear this.... but... |
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rox63 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jan-27-06 09:32 PM Response to Original message |
162. Welcome to the light |
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Heewack (297 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jan-27-06 09:44 PM Response to Original message |
164. That's really terrible. |
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Momoftwo (1 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jan-27-06 10:30 PM Response to Original message |
165. I'm so sorry for you - I can relate |
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gauguin57 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jan-27-06 10:53 PM Response to Original message |
166. Do NOT give George W. Bush control over your relationship with |
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d_b (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jan-27-06 10:56 PM Response to Original message |
167. Sorry to hear it, man. |
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