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Nictuku

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8. Just had a family dinner out

Reply to Abolishinist (Reply #6)

Fri Nov 29, 2024, 11:09 PM

Nov 29

Kind of a rare thing. Not for Thanksgiving, but for my mom's (our Matriarch) Birthday. We are all basically Liberals.

Me, Mom and my Cousin talk politics all the time, but at this dinner with his 2 boys (and their girlfriends)... we all abstained from politics.

For me it was kind of weird. I have this sarcastic inside voice constantly going on about (doom gloom TSF, etc) that I had to make sure didn't come out. It would ruin things for everyone else, who seemed to be having a marvelous time.

Edit to add: That sure does make me look at myself.... maybe I am making myself miserable with all these politics. I feel weary of it all.

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I was just with my very Liberal family for Thanksgiving in Massachusetts. [View all] sellitman Nov 29 OP

Same here, all libs, not much political talk, everything but. Clouds Passing Nov 29 #1

Same here WiVoter Nov 29 #9

Talking about how to make our communities stronger right now is vital. There's no better time to organize. WhiskeyGrinder Nov 29 #2

Absolutely. Seeing it locally, and weekly. bucolic_frolic Nov 29 #3

Yes Cirsium Nov 30 #22

Although I am truly shell-shocked... Trueblue Texan Nov 30 #28

Yes. It's why MSNBCs ratings tanked right after the election. CrispyQ Nov 29 #4

I think a lot of the US has PTSD BigmanPigman Nov 29 #13

I agree Cirsium Nov 30 #23

I'm certain you're right. soldierant Nov 30 #29

I have not heard much from my friends Meowmee Nov 29 #5

We were with 12, none even close to being a MAGAt. Abolishinist Nov 29 #6

Just had a family dinner out Nictuku Nov 29 #8

My latest insight is about facts. SleeplessinSoCal Nov 29 #7

K&R spanone Nov 29 #10

Put on the movie "Dave". It gives me hope. LT Barclay Nov 29 #11

Same. YodaMom2 Nov 29 #12

i think so. barbtries Nov 30 #14

I was at Thanksgiving with three other families Prairie Gates Nov 30 #15

Rule in the house when it comes to meals sakabatou Nov 30 #16

We all are on the same page. sellitman Nov 30 #17

Why ruin a beautiful meal? stollen Nov 30 #18

Message auto-removed Name removed Nov 30 #19

MAGA-vellian? Thanks for the heads-up! JoseBalow Nov 30 #21

I missed it 😂 NT Tickle Dec 1 #34

Class action lawsuit for 9 years of abusive actions. Sad part is, he was just warming up. He wants to destroy us. n/t Evolve Dammit Nov 30 #20

This is a big deal KT2000 Nov 30 #24

Yes, I agree sellitman Dec 2 #35

Had all four of our kids and a few grown grandkids, all democrats 70sEraVet Nov 30 #25

People that care, are taking a break. Been on DU from, I guess, early on. OAITW r.2.0 Nov 30 #26

I definitely have PTSD. Different Drummer Nov 30 #27

Yes, PTSD, post election wendyb-NC Nov 30 #30

It was pretty much the same at our Thanksgiving. GoodRaisin Dec 1 #31

Same with my very liberal family in Texas. (nt) Paladin Dec 1 #32

I think it will take around spring or summer next year JI7 Dec 1 #33