How and when is the best way to broach the question of political

[ZombieNixon]

orientation in a relationship? Is there one? I don't think I could date a Republican.

[fudge stripe cookays]

1. I do this when meeting new people...

(I'm married, but when meeting new acquaintances...)

when they ask what types of hobbies I have, I say things like: gardening, genealogy, cooking, political activism, writing, painting.....

Tends to draw them into conversation about what's going on right now, then you can get a handle on what they are based on answers they give you. Even the subtle ones are clues.

And if you get a feeling they are angry about things, or that they hate Bush, you can go from there!

If they repeat any right-wing talking points, you can walk.

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[movonne]

2. I think just talking about current events might give you a clue...I would

think it wouldn't take to long to figure our...

[XemaSab]

3. there are easy ways to bring up politics

maybe "hey, did you see that story on the news yesterday about...?"

or "Yeah, when I was on the road with Howard..."

or even "Gawd Bush is a traitorous lying sack..."

[Crazy Guggenheim]

4. I like that one!

"Yeah, when I was on the road with Howard..."

[khashka]

5. Bring it up in casual conversation

Early on! No point in getting your boxers all twisted up over some Ann Coulter clone.

"You really have to check out the Conservative Idiots articles on democraticunderground" is sure to make things clear to both of you.

Khash.

[Spider Jerusalem]

6. Comment on some news article...

say, the Idiot-in-Chief's ever-declining poll numbers...and say "Christ, Bush is such a worthless pigfucker. Good to see America is waking up to the fact." See how they react. If they get angry, then you know not to call them again.