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Mossfern

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43. I don't agree

Sun Nov 17, 2024, 02:01 PM

Nov 2024

It's not like you're going to change anyone's mind and most likely they already know where you stand politically.
My son's in-laws are Trumpers, and Trumpers love confrontation. Ignoring any political statements is the way to go - and deprives them of any twisted "reward" of an answer or comment.

There will be children and other relatives present and honestly, it's a better idea IMHO to enjoy family time and cut the political discussions off by just ignoring them.

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How to talk to MAGA relatives over the holidays [View all] yardwork Nov 2024 OP

All good suggestions... Hugin Nov 2024 #1

I like your suggestion best! yardwork Nov 2024 #2

De nada. Hugin Nov 2024 #3

Or even durablend Nov 2024 #16

I must admit... Hugin Nov 2024 #31

I needed these laughs! yardwork Nov 2024 #42

Fucking keepthemhonestO Nov 2024 #63

Seat them in the garage, next to the garbage cans and cat litter box. MrWowWow Nov 2024 #4

Pre-Thanksgiving visit-- viva la Nov 2024 #5

Perfect response! yardwork Nov 2024 #18

This is a great approach. LisaM Nov 2024 #49

Tell her to be prepared for SKYROCKETING food prices when all those workers are gone...... AZ8theist Nov 2024 #68

I've asked a few people if they were going to clean their own toilets. quaint Nov 2024 #98

I asked a relative "who will wipe your fanny when you can no longer do it". No Vested Interest Nov 2024 #101

Good plan, DON'T PARTICIPATE! Think. Again. Nov 2024 #6

That's not what I'm saying. At all. yardwork Nov 2024 #19

I respect your position, but disagree... Think. Again. Nov 2024 #21

I agree with the part about remembering who they are. yardwork Nov 2024 #46

I don't agree Mossfern Nov 2024 #43

That's what a lot of us have done, and it didn't work. yardwork Nov 2024 #47

As I mentioned earlier, these are nazis we're talking about.... Think. Again. Nov 2024 #50

so just obey in advance then? lay down? mopinko Nov 2024 #69

No, non-cooperation resistance would be much more effective. Think. Again. Nov 2024 #74

During the last election Mossfern Nov 2024 #60

Well, I think that he was a d**k, being that he wore a tRUMP shirt to a family outing. I am glad you ignored him, SWBTATTReg Nov 2024 #86

No. Why are you willing to put up with their disrespect? Betty Boom Nov 2024 #75

I agree it is important, politely, to make it clear where you stand. Cassidy Nov 2024 #66

"How do you know?" lastlib Nov 2024 #79

I'm going to ask my farming relatives a question NickB79 Nov 2024 #7

I like it! (n/t) OldBaldy1701E Nov 2024 #10

I will not be engaging in debates with any maga family members this Holiday season standingtall Nov 2024 #8

I'm not saying to debate the lies. Quite the opposite. yardwork Nov 2024 #20

I wish you the best for a peaceful holiday. Hope22 Nov 2024 #91

If I had a choice between eating at Right-wing relatives house, or going out to Kobe's for Thanksgiving. Baitball Blogger Nov 2024 #9

Every time! (n/t) OldBaldy1701E Nov 2024 #11

Some of us don't have that option, though. yardwork Nov 2024 #23

That's where we're different. Baitball Blogger Nov 2024 #24

The beauty of remaining polite and calm is that the disruption is on them. yardwork Nov 2024 #48

I would even The Madcap Nov 2024 #44

I cut the the abusive alcoholics/addicts and their enablers out of my life long ago. canuckledragger Nov 2024 #84

I don't associate with people John Shaft Nov 2024 #12

I just slip them valium... hlthe2b Nov 2024 #13

They'll be well "medicated" with liquor all by themselves. yardwork Nov 2024 #54

I am so fortunate. greatauntoftriplets Nov 2024 #14

Same here. One Republican brother who's a never Trumper MaryMagdaline Nov 2024 #80

There are some like that, hopefully more than we know of. greatauntoftriplets Nov 2024 #85

Pritzker is great! MaryMagdaline Nov 2024 #94

Best IL governor of my lifetime. greatauntoftriplets Nov 2024 #96

Here is what to say: NameAlreadyTaken Nov 2024 #15

Serve yourself a huge serving and surround yourself with all the food kerouac2 Nov 2024 #17

I don't. I ignore politics. When around them. The Third Doctor Nov 2024 #22

3. Don't go JustAnotherGen Nov 2024 #25

Can't avoid it without really upsetting older relatives. yardwork Nov 2024 #51

Then make it clear to those older relatives... Betty Boom Nov 2024 #72

That's their problem, not yours. NameAlreadyTaken Nov 2024 #110

I'm not going to reject my entire family and network of friends because of a few Trumpsters. yardwork Nov 2024 #115

But what is there to celebrate, when NameAlreadyTaken Nov 2024 #117

We're not. onecaliberal Nov 2024 #64

This is the only correct answer. NameAlreadyTaken Nov 2024 #109

I'd rather not. RandySF Nov 2024 #26

Bold of you to think we will have a democracy. nt. Voltaire2 Nov 2024 #27

Morse code. Semaphore. Flashing mirrors. Something with distance. keithbvadu2 Nov 2024 #28

I don't associate with Nazis JoseBalow Nov 2024 #29

Give them the bird. ⚠️ warning ⚠️ usonian Nov 2024 #30

Don't invite them or decline to attend would be my choice. cstanleytech Nov 2024 #32

three words to them. "go fuck yourself" NoRethugFriends Nov 2024 #33

Is it really true that he has "promised the moon"? Jeebo Nov 2024 #34

Good points. However, he did make promises. yardwork Nov 2024 #57

You're ignoring the stuff the GOP will do Arazi Nov 2024 #70

Not ignoring, just keeping focus. Jeebo Nov 2024 #89

He promised no tax on tips, social security, or overtime. Demobrat Nov 2024 #76

He might be telling the truth about no tax on Social Security wnylib Nov 2024 #105

Bullshit k0rs Nov 2024 #35

When listening to them just remember Ping Tung Nov 2024 #36

Not a problem in my house Skelly Nov 2024 #37

I won't... orwell Nov 2024 #38

I won't... orwell Nov 2024 #39

Are you kidding? AverageOldGuy Nov 2024 #40

That's a nice fantasy but the wife-approval factor is negative. yardwork Nov 2024 #53

my wife looks out for me before her family and I do likewise. drray23 Nov 2024 #55

I'm with you. FoxNewsSucks Nov 2024 #62

I'll be around magas at Christmas this year in Arizona visiting my husband's family. kimbutgar Nov 2024 #41

I have a much simpler approach. drray23 Nov 2024 #45

I plan not to talk to them at all. Easier on everyone.. Lonestarblue Nov 2024 #52

I think this is brilliant. crim son Nov 2024 #56

Thanks! yardwork Nov 2024 #59

I don't know how people do it. I can't. But if I had to Demobrat Nov 2024 #58

"No politics. Sorry. You wanna talk sex or religion?" dalton99a Nov 2024 #61

I'm thankful none of my relatives are cultists. sakabatou Nov 2024 #65

I'm just going to start with a prayer for my late Uncle Don... rubbersole Nov 2024 #67

No. These are no-contact holidays Betty Boom Nov 2024 #71

Maga relatives? LilElf70 Nov 2024 #73

Here's my suggestion...hey...STFU PortTack Nov 2024 #77

First, I'll ask if they have a good appetite and a strong stomach Martin Eden Nov 2024 #78

I agree proud patriot Nov 2024 #81

I don't ibegurpard Nov 2024 #82

Anyone bringing up politics should be told not to. Scrivener7 Nov 2024 #83

This won't work for those with loud mouth relatives who can't shut up about it or those who... AkFemDem Nov 2024 #87

Thankfully I have no MAGA relatives Fish700 Nov 2024 #88

My answer is don't! Hope22 Nov 2024 #90

How I plan to talk to my relatives, some of whom probably voted Trump, others I know didn't: Seeking Serenity Nov 2024 #92

My personal "favorite" is when someone says Seinan Sensei Nov 2024 #93

I don't even KNOW any Maga assholes. We will all be Democrats. Our motto: Living well is the best revenge CTyankee Nov 2024 #95

Not one of them assholes will be welcome at our house! bluestarone Nov 2024 #97

Put on a sign that reads "I'm taking a vow of silence" Hassler Nov 2024 #99

MAGA now owns this bmichaelh Nov 2024 #100

bring Leslie Skittles Nov 2024 #102

How about... wryter2000 Nov 2024 #103

As we usually host for the holidays, it's quite simple. Littlered Nov 2024 #104

tg I do not have any relatives crazy enough to support the psycho Meowmee Nov 2024 #106

Book on How to Have Fearlessly Curious Conversations in Dangerously Divided Times pat_k Nov 2024 #107

It's very simple. I won't. geomon666 Nov 2024 #108

Should be plenty of other things to talk about other then politics Raine Nov 2024 #111

Our MAGA relatives we have nothing to do with. They would never be invited Emile Nov 2024 #112

Sounds like torture. Why attend? travelingthrulife Nov 2024 #113

This thread is sad. PennRalphie Nov 2024 #114

That's what my OP is about. yardwork Nov 2024 #116

TOTALLY Agree... nt Raine Nov 2024 #118

I cannot imagine anyone sitting down at a holiday meal with someone they know voted for Trump. hamsterjill Nov 2024 #119