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Nictuku

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8. Just had a family dinner out

Reply to Abolishinist (Reply #6)

Sat Nov 30, 2024, 12:09 AM

Nov 2024

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 2024 OP

Same here, all libs, not much political talk, everything but. Clouds Passing Nov 2024 #1

Same here WiVoter Nov 2024 #9

Talking about how to make our communities stronger right now is vital. There's no better time to organize. WhiskeyGrinder Nov 2024 #2

Absolutely. Seeing it locally, and weekly. bucolic_frolic Nov 2024 #3

Yes Cirsium Nov 2024 #22

Although I am truly shell-shocked... Trueblue Texan Nov 2024 #28

Yes. It's why MSNBCs ratings tanked right after the election. CrispyQ Nov 2024 #4

I think a lot of the US has PTSD BigmanPigman Nov 2024 #13

I agree Cirsium Nov 2024 #23

I'm certain you're right. soldierant Nov 2024 #29

I have not heard much from my friends Meowmee Nov 2024 #5

We were with 12, none even close to being a MAGAt. Abolishinist Nov 2024 #6

Just had a family dinner out Nictuku Nov 2024 #8

My latest insight is about facts. SleeplessinSoCal Nov 2024 #7

K&R spanone Nov 2024 #10

Put on the movie "Dave". It gives me hope. LT Barclay Nov 2024 #11

Same. YodaMom2 Nov 2024 #12

i think so. barbtries Nov 2024 #14

I was at Thanksgiving with three other families Prairie Gates Nov 2024 #15

Rule in the house when it comes to meals sakabatou Nov 2024 #16

We all are on the same page. sellitman Nov 2024 #17

Why ruin a beautiful meal? stollen Nov 2024 #18

Message auto-removed Name removed Nov 2024 #19

MAGA-vellian? Thanks for the heads-up! JoseBalow Nov 2024 #21

I missed it 😂 NT Tickle Dec 2024 #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 2024 #20

This is a big deal KT2000 Nov 2024 #24

Yes, I agree sellitman Dec 2024 #35

Had all four of our kids and a few grown grandkids, all democrats 70sEraVet Nov 2024 #25

People that care, are taking a break. Been on DU from, I guess, early on. OAITW r.2.0 Nov 2024 #26

I definitely have PTSD. Different Drummer Nov 2024 #27

Yes, PTSD, post election wendyb-NC Dec 2024 #30

It was pretty much the same at our Thanksgiving. GoodRaisin Dec 2024 #31

Same with my very liberal family in Texas. (nt) Paladin Dec 2024 #32

I think it will take around spring or summer next year JI7 Dec 2024 #33