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OxQQme

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Sun Oct 30, 2016, 11:07 AM Oct 2016

5 Reasons To Talk About Donald Trump On A First Date

>"You’ve probably heard that it’s not good to talk about religion or politics on a first date. Definitely don’t bring up Donald Trump or Hillary Clinton. Or which party you hope will control Congress. Or the Supreme Court. Just talk about light things.

Are you freaking kidding me??

You have opinions, ideas, a vast amount of life experience, people and things you care about deeply. You think about the future, and plan for it. You have children, nieces and nephews and grandchildren whose lives will be impacted in extraordinary ways based on the outcome of this, or any other, election, right? (Yes, especially this one.)

Should you talk about politics when you’re dating? Hell yes, if you’re a grownup!

Our politics reflect our values and core beliefs about human beings and the planet. Where we side politically is the expression of how we look at our community, our country and the world...and more importantly, our place in it.

As a dating and relationship coach for women over 40, I can tell you that, hell yes, I want the women I support to know a man’s politics. And the sooner they know, the better."<

more:
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/5-reasons-to-talk-about-donald-trump-on-a-first-date_us_581240b5e4b08301d33e06a6?section=us_women

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5 Reasons To Talk About Donald Trump On A First Date (Original Post) OxQQme Oct 2016 OP
And as the girl says don't you dare try to "Trump Me." This, is our first date!!! n/t RKP5637 Oct 2016 #1
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