Would You Date a Republican?

[GiovanniC]

I know most of us here are pretty die-hard political and die-hard Democrat. But I know that many people here have some friends who are kinda right of center.

The question is, would you ever DATE someone who was a Republican, even if you liked pretty much everything about them?

[catzies]

1. Never

again

[Kimble]

90. Free Advice!

Folks, if you meet someone for the first time at a party, bar, friends house etc, and you bring up any of the of facets of politics within the few couple of dates. Take me advice for your own sake please: Give your PC, TV, radio and newspaper subscription to a poor child who can use it for school and learning and don’t buy anymore until you are happy with the relationship aspect of your life. If you are happy alone disregard this advice. I wouldn’t want to screw things up for you.

[LoverOfLiberty]

2. Hell NO!

We would kill each other

[Walt Starr]

3. I refuse to even be friends with Republicans

let alone date one.

Besides, if I dated a Republican, my wife would kill me.

:P

[Eloriel]

7. Egggsackly

Never happen.

[Forkboy]

23. yep yep yep

You said it Walt!

[Fone Book]

114. i would if they were hot

n/t

[Fone Book]

115. i put that in the wrong spot

sorry!

[West Coast Democrat]

I'm married, but no I wouldn't if I were single....

I like to talk about politics way too much. It would be one big argument.

[sendero]

4. Not a chance..

... it would indicate a character defect that would preclude any chance of an intimate relationship :)

[Loreths]

9. HA

My girlfriend is pretty left of center, and we still get in political arguments. Dating a republican would be fun, end up being a survivor episode.

[lyrical di]

5. No way in hell

I can barely tolerate the Democrat that I married.
Republicans choose the ticket to reflect their greed.
Who needs a greedy partner?

[KamaAina]

6. But of course

Application of the latest and most accurate carbon dating techniques to archaeological finds, even those as gruesome as those at the Crawford dig, is essential if we are ever to determine what brought these ponderous yet rapacious beasts to the top of the food chain in the first place.

:evilgrin:

[Solly Mack]

10. lol I was thinking along the same lines.

[HEyHEY]

8. Yeah - where is she?

Seriously though, I would - as long as they weren't crazy freeper type repubs.

[mitchum]

11. I would carbon date a republican

[MadChatter]

17. The idea makes my skin crawl.

Don't they only use the missionary position? LOL!

[XanaDUer]

41. Lol!

No, at this point in Life, I have decided Life is too short to date Republicans.

[newsguyatl]

12. absolutely not

[Fleshdancer]

13. Republican maybe. But NEVER a neocon

at the end of the day, it all depends on the individual person.

[Liberal Veteran]

14. Being a gay man...

dating a republican would be akin to a Jewish person dating a nazi.

[Gildor Inglorion]

46. I know what you mean, but...

what if he looked like Hayden Christensen? And promised never to mention politics?

[Liberal Veteran]

51. Nope. Going over to the Dark Side of the Force means you...

....never get a date with me.

Period.

He'd just have to find some closeted self-loathing republican willing to date him.

[iamjoy]

15. Don't Know

I'm married. Not sure what I'd do if single.

But I have friends with different views, but they are generally make well reasoned arguements so we can just agree to disagree. I could not respect or be friends with some one who says they like Dubya 'cos he restored honor and decency to the White House.

And I will say this, if you are single, don't have sex with anyone who isn't pro-choice! If they don't support reproductive rights, they have no business having sex outside of marriage.

[luigi8888]

16. You people are such fools sometimes...

Look, some of my best friends are Republicans. If a girl was attractive, intelligent, thoughtful, had good taste and a sense of humor, of COURSE I would date her. I would date a person of nearly ANY political persuation (aside from fascism or something) if they were a good person. A Republican is not a frothing, homophobic, undemocratic hateful monster with googly eyes and sixteen guns in their house. They're just average people who happen to hold several opinions on the world of politics which we obviously disagree with. Jeezus Christ you people, get a grip on reality. If J-Lo voted Bush, don't tell me you wouldn't date her in a SECOND.
-Max, Long Island.
P.S.: You know, there's even the possibility that some people's political affiliations can be changed over time. Reagan was a hardcore Democrat in his youth.

[West Coast Democrat]

24. Maybe they're just average people, but they haven't got a clue....

that bugs me.

[Liberal Veteran]

26. Why would I EVER date a person who belonged to a party....

...that wanted to relegate ME as a gay person to permanant legal second class citizenship.

There are some things that CANNOT be overlooked.

[Nimble_Idea]

28. PS: Reagan switched parties when the KKK switched parties.

Some people never switched and changed their ways (Byrd)
Some people never switched and still KKK (Zell Miller)

Go back to your best friend Repukes.


I would never date backward pukes. I believe in Evolution, dating a puke would reverse that.

[buff2]

32. No way I could ever lower myself to date a repuke if I was single.

"A Republican is a frothing, homophobic, undemocratic hateful monster with googly eyes and sixteen guns in their house."

Thanks...couldn't have said it better myself!

[West Coast Democrat]

34. Why do you refer to us as "You People"

Who are "you people?"

[buff2]

42. I think he means us "Lefties"

His sig line is a quote from that horrible Fred Barnes from Faux. I think you can figure it out... ;)

[West Coast Democrat]

49. Oh, I didn't know who Fred Barnes was. I don't follow Faux News.

[buff2]

61. I don't either........

after I found out what that channel and those gasbags on it was all about. :evilgrin:

[Forkboy]

37. "intelligent, thoughtful, "

You just ruled them all out.

[pop goes the weasel]

44. only a fool

would date someone that they know they would be arguing with all the time, unless they just plain like to argue. I do have Republican friends, but in the sanctity of my own home, I don't want to have to be constantly tip-toing around subjects I have strong feelings about.

[Media_Lies_Daily]

57. Sounds like you're thinking more with your "little head"....

...and where does your whopping total of 13 posts give you the right to lecture ANYONE on this board?

Yes, Reagan was a Democrat when he was young...but so were quite a few rightwingers that decided that the GOP was a better home for their particular brand of "politics".

[TankLV]

60. "A Republican IS a frothing, homophobic, undemocratic hateful monster !"

They are NOT "just average people".

They don't "hold several opinions on the world of politics which we obviously disagree with" - no, they HATE & DISPISE everyone who isn't exactly like them, and will STOP AT NOTHING TO MAKE SURE THEY ALWAYS WIN - by whatever meand possible!

You are simply deluded to think otherwise.

Haven't you been paying attention to all the wonderful, friendly statements all the repuke talking heads and congressmen have been saying?

Haven't you heard about how they don't even TRY to seek ANY Democratic imput? Or even allow them in the room when making decisions anymore?

And I wouldn't even date a rich Log Cabin repuke, either.

You might as well ask us if we'd date a NAZI - opps - they're quickly becomming indestinguishable now!

[IranianDemocrat]

73. Wow have you even taken a step into the real world?

Because in the real world one is supposed to be judged by the content of their character, not by their party affiliation. One day if you find someone and you fall in love with them are you going to leave that person once you find out he or she is a republican???

What is all this "THEY" talk? Not all reoublicans think like Wolfowitz or jesse helms for God sakes.

Then you continue on with the immaturity and compare republicans to nazis...

take a step into the real world...

[smirkymonkey]

84. A republican is one (or a combination) of several things...

Greedy, Hateful, Bigoted, Pseudo-Religious, Stupid, Selfish and/or mind blowingly ignorant.

I don't date people who are Greedy, Hateful, Bigoted, Pseudo-Religious, Stupid, Selfish and/or mind blowingly ignorant. It's that simple.

[IranianDemocrat]

107. Replace the world "republican" with "black" or "hispanic"

GET THE POINT???

[smirkymonkey]

110. No - there is no point.

Political affiliation is a choice.

And what the hell are you doing on here defending republicans anyway??

[Fone Book]

117. damn- he told you

[Forkboy]

126. what a stupid fucking post

[TankLV]

95. I have every right to compare them to NAZI's because that is the way they

act and talk.

I only base my observations on the record and that record speaks volumes - it is not just an opinion.

Do a little research and find out the truth.

[IranianDemocrat]

106. Go out into the real world.

Interact, talk socialize, they're not all that bad as individuals.

[TankLV]

109. I am and always have been.

I stand by my statements.

Every single fucking lot of 'em.

Brain dead.

[op6203]

76. But wait!

"A Republican IS a frothing, homophobic, undemocratic hateful monster !"

They are NOT "just average people".

They don't "hold several opinions on the world of politics which we obviously disagree with" - no, they HATE & DISPISE everyone who isn't exactly like them...



Sounds like you "hate and dispise" a group of people that are unlike you - does that mean you're one, too? LOL! :crazy:

OP

PS - I'm just messin' around.

[bhunt70]

68. right on.

[Zinfandel]

69. Not a fucking chance...I'd only bang her!!!

IF the republican woman was "attractive, intelligent, thoughtful, had good taste and a sense of humor" I'd Fuck her every which way just like the republicans do to the country, liberals & progressives, and then tell her to fuck off!!! And she would be lucky to get my great and wonderful liberal self banging her even once.

Republicans are pigs and liars and disgusting and that's just how I would treat her (or any republican man for that matter, Moderates are a close second in my book).

I have NO sympathy for lying, ignorant, cold-hearted greedy, racist, homophobic Republicans!!!

As if I give a shit what they (or you) think!!!!

[Kipepeo]

72. It's not just a differing opinion

on some things. Politics is everything. It's how you look at the world, the things you think are important, and the methods you support for changing the world (and the changes you want to see).

I can't maintain friendships with Republicans, so dating one would be out of the question. There is only so much of me and my time to go around. I can't waste it on assholes.

Family members are a different story completely, because I love my Republican family, assholes that they are. But I didn't get to pick them. :)

[Somawas]

18. As I am a person of the male persuasion

I will state that I have always had my doubts as to whether Republican women were ever capable of anything other than a quick and duitful hump in the missionary position, in the dark, every other week, for purposes of procreation only and whether he needs it or not.

So, uh, no.

[GiovanniC]

25. Actually, Depends on the Republican

Some of the Republicans I've known have been freaks. But in a good way.

:evilgrin:

[GiovanniC]

19. Personally, I Don't Get the Carville/Matalin Thing

But I'm dating a Republican currently, which is kinda what inspired me to ask, and she's like a Jim Jeffords Republican... I wouldn't be surprised to see her cross the aisle.

But even if she doesn't, her views aren't too extreme for me. She's pro-choice. Pro-gay rights. Anti-Bush. If it were any other way, I wouldn't be able to date her. I disagree with her on some tax issues and she's a little isolationist, but in general not bad for a Republican.

Now how James puts up with Mary... can someone please explain that? I'd have strangled her three ways to Sunday by now.

[BlueStateGirl]

29. She sounds like a Democrat to me:)

[GiovanniC]

31. I Think She Will Be

When I get done with her.

But she does have some opinions I disagree with; some Republican ideas I just can't go along with. But on most of the issues most important to me, she is more liberal than conservative.

[BlueStateGirl]

43. Sounds like my guy. He's socially Liberal. He's a fiscal

Republican. We disagree on a lot of fiscal matters, but on the things that matter most to me .. we agree more then we disagree.

He's even been backing off his War support. He's coming around.

[Bhaisahab]

128. keep piling on that charm of yours...

... by november you'll have arranged for one vote in favor of kerry :)

[doni_georgia]

102. James and Mary

<<<Now how James puts up with Mary... can someone please explain that? I'd have strangled her three ways to Sunday by now.>>>

That's a question I ask every time I see them on TV. I figure either they both just LOVE to argue, or politics is forbidden topic at the dinner table and in the bedroom, or Mary is just playing a character on TV and really doesn't believe all of what she says on TV (or maybe James is playing a role, but I doubt it seriously).

[neebob]

20. No

Did I mention the psychopathic con man from the internet who nearly ruined me four years ago was also a freeper? Ugh! Did I ever learn my lesson. I don't think I'll ever date anyone again, but if I do it will not be someone who doesn't share my politics.

[senseandsensibility]

21. No.

I was apolitical when I married my husband. I fell in love with the same qualities that make him a liberal, although I didn't recognize them as such: the concern and affinity for all kinds of underdogs, the innate sense of fairness, the lack of sexism and racism, and his rejection of materialism. These qualities make him a wonderful person to be around, and they would not be present in a Republican.

[Moonbeam_Starlight]

125. Yep same here

I fell in love with my husband for the same things. He was raised a liberal, but ironically his parents have become all out freepville in their old age!

Still my husband just becomes more and more liberal with each passing year. I love that man.

[Feanorcurufinwe]

22. No.

It is possible in the abstract to imagine doing so, but real-world experience indicates that the answer is an unambigious NO.

[wicket]

27. I have before

...back in 2000, but at least he was a McCain supporter :D

[LearnedHand]

30. No. Never. Last person on earth, etc.

I'm not closing doors or burning bridges, but I'd hate to begin with a person with whom I'd have to struggle to find common ground.

[tom_paine]

33. Unlikely. But if she wasn't a Bushevik and instead had integrity

I might consider it.

She'd better have a big set of (COMMENT REDACTED), though.

:evilgrin:

[GiovanniC]

35. She Does

Wait... what?

I mean, whatever do you mean, tom_paine?

O8)

[West Coast Democrat]

36. A really nasty Republican wanted to date me when I was in college

He went on to take over the run of Karl Rove's political consulting business when Karl moved to DC. God, if I had actually hooked up with this guy I would have trouble living with myself to this day. Eewww!!!

[BlueStateGirl]

38. Yes.. As long as he wasn't of the Bible thumping, neocon

variety.

I am very attracted to a Republican right now. He's smart, articulate, passionate and sexy as Hell. He's Pro choice, and not a homophobe or a bigot. And he's not a whacked out religious freeping nut job. He's a small government, anti tax conservative.

I enjoy our vigorous political debates.

[Hippo_Tron]

39. Absolutely, I don't judge people by their politcal beliefs

I get into political arguments with my friends all the time, then afterwards we all go for a beer. Besides, if James Carville can get married to Dick Chenney's former political advisor, then I can sure as hell date a Republican.

[rinsd]

78. I hear ya....

Politics amongst friends in a not an end game. One can have a heated discussion, take a step back and still remain friends.

[jakefrep]

40. It depends on the type of republican...

If she were merely a pre-Newt Gingrich, pre-hijacking by religious nutcases, unrepentant capitalist Republican, I would consider it.

If she were a neocon, Ashcroftite, Repuke, no way in Hell.

[Mr. McD]

45. My first wife was Republican

Actually we were both young and apolitical when we got married. As time went by the differences became apparent. :shrug: Who Knew?

[formernaderite]

58. My wife was a republican....now she's a Libertarian...

we hardly fight..since we both have far from centrist views, and neither of us supports the current administration.

[Seeking Serenity]

47. Not anymore

I married one.

He was fairly libertarian when we married, very big on personal freedom and autonomy. Still is. Opposes the drug war, and is having second thoughts on the death penalty. He just votes Republican because the Libertarians are so nutty and fringey. He never met a tax cut he didn't like as long as we have one coming.

We don't talk politics much, he generally stays respectfully silent when I go on about my liberal views, and I go read a book or come here when he watches O'Reilly (with whom he disagrees as often as he agrees). We do watch The McLaughlin Group together and he doesn't mind when I cheer Eleanor Clift on.

I love him dearly. So he's a Republican? The worst thing about it is that he cancels out my votes (but then I cancel out his, so there).

:shrug:

[evil_orange_cat]

48. it depends how hot she is

and if she can handle my liberalism :)

[OpSomBlood]

50. Dated one and converted her.

n/t

[One Taste]

52. Of course..

sheesh you guys take this stuff too seriously.


Plus, you could convert them once you start dating them.:)

[shance]

55. There ya go....

now were talking

:)

[seabeyond]

53. i married a republican

so yes...............and he is wOnderFuLL.

he isnt voting for bush this year, and has supported and allowed me to be retarded these last 6 years, that is including the impeachment time

[takebackourjobs]

62. Only for sex

I damn sure couldn't have a serious conversation with one.

[topherX]

75. I married a wonderful woman

who happens to be republican/libertarian. We rarely talk politics. Fortunately there are many other fascinating subjects to talk about.

If I were to ever marry again, I would consider politics and religion more heavily in my decision.

[TheWizardOfMudd]

54. Not if they thought Bush was a good president

No fucking way.

[Only Me]

56. NO. I honestly think there mentally made different or something....

I dated a couple when I was younger and their attitudes were rather...like Bush. Arrogant. Honestly, the differences were just
to marked. I am married now. But if I were in the dating market it would be a Democrat or an Independant only.

To me, my parties values are also pretty much my personal values and they strongly differ from the beliefs of the Republican party.

[TankLV]

59. If I was single, I'd only approach him if he was extremely cute.

Then I'd "use" the hell out of him and dump him.

I could NEVER have a relationship, friend or otherwise, with a repuke.

I have gotten rid of plenty of awful headaches that way!

And I have a HUGE circle of close friends and family.

[eleny]

63. My husband would be so pissed

[cmf]

64. No way

I'm married to a wonderful liberal guy, so I'm answering this hypothetically.

If it was just casual dating, then maybe, but most likely not since politics is my favorite thing to talk about and I wouldn't want to be arguing all of the time. If I was looking to get married, no way in hell. I'm not prejudiced against Republicans. I have a couple Republican friends, but sometimes I cannot stand to be around them. They say some really fucked up shit sometimes. I just cannot imagine being married to someone so with ideals so incompatible with mine.

[otohara]

65. When I Was Dating - Many Moons Ago - Never

would I have dated someone who supported Reagan, Bush - Nixon. Told the first husband if he voted for Nixon, I would divorce him, I was only 20 years old.

[bhunt70]

66. sure I would.

[LuminousX]

67. Hell Yeah

Some of us dare not be picky.

[buddhamama]

70. no.

i could never be with a repub long term.

[Misunderestimator]

71. No, No Way, No How, Never... Uh Uh...

[Darkseid69]

74. Sure

If the sex was great.


relationship... have to think about that

[rinsd]

77. Why not?

For people's lives to be totally controlled by their party affiliation is just plain crazy. Girlfirends, friends, business associates, bar buddies; knowing and interacting with these people doesn't involve politics for the most part. And the few times it does I get to hear a different perspective or get shocked when agreed with. It's great.

For those who feel they can only associate with people that think like they do, well I think you're missing out on alot.

I've dated across the spectrum, I just need a Libertarian and Nautral Law party member to complete my collection ;-)

[Commendatori]

79. Yep - politics is low on my list of priorities in a woman.

If she were a pushy Republican, I'd tire of her quickly - but if we didn't spend time trying to convice each other of our beliefs, it'd be fine.

[slinkerwink]

80. if the republican was pro-choice and for gays' rights, then yes

[stanwyck]

81. No, and neither will my

beautiful 20-yr. old daughter. Bless her.

[LiberalEconomist]

82. If by date you mean have sex with

then yes. Why? Because I have no friggin' morals when it comes to... ahem.

[Blue Gardener]

83. I have in the past

And it's never turned out well. They seemed to all be looking for the little wifey that would cater to their every whim and never voice an opinion that didn't coincide with theirs. Ugh. I don't think I'll ever do that again. I'm getting better at spotting them now anyway, as soon as they open their mouths something stupid comes out.

[arwalden]

85. Years Ago... I *WAS* The Republican... And It Caused A Lot Of Friction

that helped to contribute to the decay of the relationship.

Honestly... I don't think I could ever see myself dating a Republican though. Nor could I date a Christian or astrologer. It just wouldn't work.

-- Allen

[maveric]

86. I view repubs like I view someone who reads the National Enquirer.

I find them to be silly and not to be taken seriously.

[jeffrey_X]

87. Never say never. My wife met me when I used to be a repug...

Thank God I met her and she woke me the fuck up. She had a hard task of deprogramming me from 30 years in white, small-town Indiana.

There is hope for everyone.

[SmokingJacket]

88. No. Hard enough to get along with people I agree with. n/t

[Independent_Minded]

89. Sure i would

its a bit silly IMHO, to govern your life by party affiliation.

Goals are what matter, ideas to achieve those goals come second.

[Liberal Classic]

91. Absolutely

There's more to life than ideology.

[Kimble]

92. I will say this again....

Folks, if you meet someone for the first time at a party, bar, friends house etc, and you bring up any of the of facets of politics within the few couple of dates. Take me advice for your own sake please: Give your PC, TV, radio and newspaper subscription to a poor child who can use it for school and learning and don’t buy anymore until you are happy with the relationship aspect of your life. If you are happy alone disregard this advice. I wouldn’t want to screw things up for you.

[smirkymonkey]

93. I recently went on a date with a guy who

worked for the National (gag) Review (I didn't know him that well, and was trying to be more open about dating). He wore a Young Republican's Button on his lapel, knowing full well that I am a liberal Democrat.

I made a great effort to be on my best behavior and to avoid political discussions, but this guy hammered me at every turn. We ended up in a verbal fist fight on the street - he kept twisting my words around to make me seem like an idiot, bashed Democratic candidates non-stop, and was generally a selfish, boorish clod.

I tried to be civil by saying: "Let's just agree to disagree, we aren't going to change each other's opinion" - numerous times to no avail. I am proud of the fact that I showed remarkable self restraint by not slugging him in the face.

That was our first and last date. Never Again.

[Kimble]

94. That guy should have read my advice. so ill post it again!

Folks, if you meet someone for the first time at a party, bar, friends house etc, and you bring up any of the of facets of politics within the few couple of dates. Take me advice for your own sake please: Give your PC, TV, radio and newspaper subscription to a poor child who can use it for school and learning and don’t buy anymore until you are happy with the relationship aspect of your life. If you are happy alone disregard this advice. I wouldn’t want to screw things up for you.

[Jose Diablo]

96. I don't know

Is she rich?

[in_cog_ni_to]

97. NO WAY!

I find repubs repulsive. I have no repub friends. Never have, never will. They represent everything I detest.

[doni_georgia]

98. I dated a republican VERY BRIEFLY in college - emphasis on VERY BRIEFLY

He was cute, and actually smart - thought I could change him. Never date anyone thinking you can change them. This guy went into the Navy after finishing graduate school. It would be interesting to see if he is still a Republican.

edited for really bad spelling.

[Piperay]

99. Fuck NO!!!

They're liars and backstabbers and stupid to boot! I could never be with anyone I didn't respect and there is no way in hell I could ever respect someone that thinks the way repukes do. :puke: :puke: :puke:

[Catfight]

100. No way, first of all, a repug wouldn't stimulate my mind which wouldn't

stimulate my interest in them at all. I find them vapid and callow. I have a hard time understanding any of the people who rally behind dumbo, I can't imagine spending significant time with a person like that.

[kaitykaity]

101. Yeah, I probably would.

I'm friends with a couple who are Republican, but now
they are ABB because he's IT and Bush killed the husband's
career path (her words).

Before the economy went bad, we just had to agree not
to discuss politics. Our friendship was more important.

[FightinNewDem]

103. Well...

I met my wife at a Democratic National Convention :loveya:, so I guess that answers your question!

[kodi]

104. not if i knew her political affiliation beforehand

let's face it, too many republicans are creeps who dont think deeply or seriously about issues and who have a streak of meanness in them a mile wide.

[Gregorian]

105. Not a chance. No matter how beautiful the body.

In fact, I have never had so much as a single friend in my entire life who was a republican. Only college acquaintances. I just cannot tolerate it. I guess that makes me a purist.

[wyldwolf]

108. I have ... and it is a very interesting story!

[Fone Book]

118. well... whats the story?

n/t

[Autobot77]

111. It depends....

She would have to be REALLY good looking (j/k) Seriously, I wouldn't mind unless she was a psycho freeper who thinks all liberals are scum type or a religious nut. If she wasn't I'd probably still date her.

[i_c_a_White_Ghost]

112. Hell F**cking NO!

:puke:

[SarahB]

113. I doubt it.

Too many ethical problems and differences with their core beliefs.

[progressivebydesign]

116. No... but I can explain.

I would not date a republican knowingly.. At first, when you start to date, you haven't a clue about their leanings.. I've found that I didn't have enough in common, value-wise, to date a republican. ONE guy I dated and was quite smitten with.. well, I had no idea what his political affiliation was at the time. Years later, I ran into him.. and he was a raging republican. Wierd. I never knew!

[Zorra]

119. No. I am the complete opposite of a republican.

I am a politically liberal, tolerant, independent, pacifistic, socially and environmentally conscious, nature loving, relatively intelligent and educated, vegetarian musician.

Dating a republican would be work and a boring waste of time.

[JayS]

120. Well, she would have to have a really wonderful pair...

...of..........nose. :)

[AlFrankenFan]

121. Only the one i have in mind at the moment n/t

[nothingshocksmeanymore]

122. I'd get in bed with them..bring them right to the brink of insanity and

pull out a registration card before finishing the task :D

[Moonbeam_Starlight]

123. Hell naw

I draw the line at FRIENDS who are Republican. And even at that it is getting hard to keep any respect for people who support this immoral war.

I am married, and if either of us woke up one day a freeper, it'd be grounds for divorce. Or at least separation until the other came to their frigging senses.

Oh and my best friend is VERY liberal and one of her first litmus tests before she'll go out with a guy are his socio-political point of views.

It is VERY important because I think it indicates your character.

[JVS]

124. Sure

[ThirdWheelLegend]

127. No way...

Look at my avatar, I wouldn't date half the centrist people on this board!

*rimshot!*

hehe sorry, had to say it :P

Anyway I could never date a repub, I loathe the current admin and its followers. The person could be seen as intelligent and interesting, but if they are duped enough to believe in an incompetent unelected frat boy asshole war criminal... do i need to go any further?

TWL

[Columbia]

129. If she was hot, why not?

[jmags]

130. I have many friends who are republican

Many family members who are Republican, and I still love and respect them all...just not their political orientations.

However, when it comes to dating, I think that requires an intimate understanding and common ground not required by friends or even family. For that reason, I don't think I could date a Republican. For her to be that, it would mean she is either:

A) Completely uninformed, in which case her ignorance and apathy would make her too unattractive to date

Or

B) She buys into what the Republicans are currently doing, in which case, I don't think I could date someone knowing that aspect of her character.

[ibegurpard]

131. No

I could never see myself having a future with someone whose personal values were so different than mine that they could support the Republican Party.

[Vladimir]

132. They wouldn't date me

my current girlfriend is pretty apolitical, but leftist on the issues she knows/cares about. But no Republican could put up with me ranting about politics 24/7 in my spare time.

[union_maid]

133. My dating days are long gone

I was married to a Republican once. Met him when I was still in high school and at a time when we weren't thinking quite the way we do now. As it turned out, the lack of shared values made it impossible to survive bad times and the marriage only lasted a few years. I've been married to a Democrat for 27 years this week and our shared worldview and personal value system has gotten us through all kinds of rough times. I have no problem with mixing it up, but in areas that matter to you, I think it's best to be with someone who's similar. That's why I don't get things like Matalin and Carville. The areas on which they disagree are so basic to what's right and wrong, I don't see how they can get along or respect each other.