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kairos12

(12,862 posts) Sun Nov 13, 2022, 12:03 PM Nov 2022

As Thanksgiving approaches just

a reminder that gin pairs well with turkey and difficult relatives.

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As Thanksgiving approaches just (Original Post) kairos12 Nov 2022 OP

I don't have to worry about that MarineCombatEngineer Nov 2022 #1

I'm here in Michigan Johnny2X2X Nov 2022 #2

Neh, just look them in the eye and say no politics on Thanksgiving, MarineCombatEngineer Nov 2022 #3

MarineCombatEngineer

(12,416 posts)

1. I don't have to worry about that

Reply to kairos12 (Original post)

Sun Nov 13, 2022, 12:08 PM

Nov 2022

all my kids are Dems to the core, so there are usually no uncomfortable conversations during holiday get togethers.

Johnny2X2X

(19,069 posts)

2. I'm here in Michigan

Reply to kairos12 (Original post)

Sun Nov 13, 2022, 12:16 PM

Nov 2022

I have a couple Rightwing relatives I will see.

Their main hate for Whitmer was around the pandemic. They thought for sure everyone else was mad about her handling Covid aggressively too. She actually got high marks on her handling of Covid. I’m sure I’ll find a subtle comment to make.

MarineCombatEngineer

(12,416 posts)

3. Neh, just look them in the eye and say no politics on Thanksgiving,

Reply to Johnny2X2X (Reply #2)

Sun Nov 13, 2022, 12:19 PM

Nov 2022

just enjoy the family time and meal.

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