Interesting conversation I just had with an ex-boyfriend

[Horse with no Name]

We are still friends. He is a freeper, but he is a nice freeper.
Somehow we steered into politics...with respectful discussion.
I was trying to get his vote for David Van Os by dangling the Trans Texas Corridor in his face (will go through his town).
Anyway...he wasn't absolutely sure he wouldn't vote for David.
Said he would definitely give it some consideration.
It was a nice political discourse. The way it is supposed to be when friends can agree to disagree.

[swimmernsecretsea]

1. Thanks for posting this.

It's good to know there are some with opposing views you can talk to. I have a few friends like this, and I value them greatly.

[Rowdyboy]

2. I have one conservative friend left and he just suggested we not talk.....

about politics anymore at his house. Next time we speak, my guy and I are telling him that my partner and I aren't returning as guests until we can speak freely about what is important to us. He's been a friend for over 20 years but neither of us are willing to consider being silent about what matters today. Thats what those assholes want-for us to just shut up and play their game.

Not here.

[GiggsIsGod]

3. My bro is GOP

My brother is a republican. He is a Green Beret(sp?) medic and supports Bush(although I don't think he likes him as much as he tells me he does. Being my big brother I think he just tries get me going because he knows how much I hate Bush). He votes GOP because he believes they are better when it comes to military matters and he is pro-life, but he supports gay rights and is very liberal when it comes to the environment. He is stationed in Colorado and we talk on the phone at least once a week and we always talk politics. We disagree a lot and the conversations gets heated sometimes but we never hang up angry or anything and we have a lot of interesting talks. Maybe it's because we really aren't that far apart on most things but I guess I've never understood how political disagreements cause big rifts in families and friends. I'm not criticizing anyone who has had that happen because my brother certainly is not a freeper type, but even if he was I would hope that it would not affect our relationship. Bush, Rove and the rest can do their best to divide our country, but they won't do it to my family. Thanks for this great forum! It's been a crutch at times through the last 6 years.


Giggs

[xchrom]

4. welcome giggs!

:hi:

[newyawker99]

5. Hi GiggsIsGod!!

Welcome to DU!! :toast:

[GiggsIsGod]

6. Thanks for the welcome!