tabbycat31
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Fri Sep-11-09 09:24 PM
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help! My cousin was quoted in the NY Times against the public option |
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and chances are I'm going to see him tomorrow at my grandfather's birthday party. I haven't seen him in 5 years, and I really am not the confrontational type. He may question me though cause of the Obama stickers on my car. Do I dare wear my HR676 sticker?
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Fri Sep-11-09 09:26 PM
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1. Tell him he embarrassed you enough in the national papers, you don't want to talk about it. |
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Fri Sep-11-09 09:32 PM
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That's about as good a remark as can be made.
You might add that he's entitled to his ignorance, but you're not about to engage in a battle of wits with someone who is not armed............................
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Fri Sep-11-09 10:01 PM
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Fri Sep-11-09 09:27 PM
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2. I'm sure you'll handle it very well. |
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Fri Sep-11-09 09:28 PM
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3. Tell him Obama has promised you a job on the Death Panels |
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and he'd better not piss you off.
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Fri Sep-11-09 09:37 PM
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Fri Sep-11-09 09:40 PM
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6. Some say that the concept of a family performing an honor killing is backwards and barbaric |
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;-) Just joking.
Mock him a bit, that's enough.
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Fri Sep-11-09 09:47 PM
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7. Beat him within an inch of his life. |
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:sarcasm:
At least that's what some here believe the solution is when people disagree with you.
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Fri Sep-11-09 09:48 PM
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8. Say that you don't think this is the appropriate occassion for it |
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That you'd rather focus on your grandfather's big day.
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Fri Sep-11-09 09:49 PM
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9. I wear my liberalism proudly whereever I go. |
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We are the party that won. Our issues are supported by 75% of the public. Let him throw a tantrum.
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Fri Sep-11-09 09:50 PM
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10. you could ask him why he feels the need to announce to the world |
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what a jerk he is.
or tell him: "next time don't give your name. it's embarrassing"
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Fri Sep-11-09 10:30 PM
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12. Tell him you hate the public option scheme too, because it's not socialist enough. |
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Fri Sep-11-09 10:35 PM
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13. Be polite and don't mention his indiscretion. |
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If he brings up your Obama stickers, point out that it's a family event and he doesn't want to embarrass himself again -- the NY Times mention was bad enough.
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Fri Sep-11-09 10:39 PM
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14. Tell him the NY Times badly mis-quoted him, and made him sound like a fool. |
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Fri Sep-11-09 10:39 PM
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15. Ask him why, if it's such a poor choice, |
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the vast majority of people in Britain, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, The Netherlands, Germany, France...and the list goes on...are pretty happy with what they've got and wouldn't swap their system for yours for a million bucks.
Greetings from Australia
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Sat Sep-12-09 07:29 AM
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17. We Can't Choose our Relatives |
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but I have learned how to ignore them even at family reunions and birthday parties. Ignoring them is the best outcome for the rest of the family,make your grandfathers' birthday peaceful.
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Sat Sep-12-09 01:52 PM
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18. He may question you? Be careful--he may use enhanced interrogation techniques! Great answers |
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provided up-thread--but if he tries to escalate, walk away. I've made the mistake of getting into major arguments with the RWers in my family, and I regret it. Although you may be better able to hold your temper than I am.
Is there a good chance he'll be quoted on the news again? Consider that in your decision. I have to see my main family adversary, potential Ted Kennedy seat candidate, major league RW big-mouth, Curt Schilling in the news and it sucks. Not sure though if it would suck more or less if I hadn't got into it with him about politics. Maybe you can figure out how that would figure into your situation.
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