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ludwigb
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Fri Jan-12-07 10:52 AM Original message |
How Do You Talk Politics With Senior Citizen Republicans? |
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porphyrian
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Fri Jan-12-07 10:53 AM Response to Original message |
1. It takes patience I don't have and respect they haven't necessarily earned. - n/t |
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Warpy
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Fri Jan-12-07 10:56 AM Response to Reply #1 |
6. Exactly. Besides, it's cruel to try to |
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babylonsister
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Fri Jan-12-07 10:53 AM Response to Original message |
2. I don't. The expression 'you can't teach an old dog new tricks' applies. |
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hobbit709
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Fri Jan-12-07 10:54 AM Response to Original message |
3. I try to avoid Kool-aid drinkers of any age. |
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azmouse
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Fri Jan-12-07 10:55 AM Response to Original message |
4. I've found that I can't talk politics with them. |
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phantom power
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Fri Jan-12-07 10:56 AM Response to Original message |
5. In my experience you can't win that game. |
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ceile
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Fri Jan-12-07 10:58 AM Response to Original message |
7. Nod and smile and move along. |
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Rosemary2205
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Fri Jan-12-07 10:58 AM Response to Original message |
8. I don't engage the elderly about religion or politics either one. |
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Ian David
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Fri Jan-12-07 10:58 AM Response to Original message |
9. Tell them you're going to smother them with a pillow while they're asleep... |
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4morewars
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Fri Jan-12-07 11:05 AM Response to Reply #9 |
15. That'll teach him ! |
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Ian David
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Fri Jan-12-07 11:59 AM Response to Reply #15 |
25. Tell him the horny old lady down the hall wants his bed going to a guy with real teeth. n/t |
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seabeyond
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Fri Jan-12-07 10:59 AM Response to Original message |
10. we NEED to invade other countries cause WE need the oil. theft??? |
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Speck Tater
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Fri Jan-12-07 11:00 AM Response to Original message |
11. Don't bother. The American people will get the government they deserve. NT |
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flamin lib
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Fri Jan-12-07 11:00 AM Response to Original message |
12. It's gotten to the point that I simply suggest they have their meds |
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Gidney N Cloyd
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Fri Jan-12-07 11:02 AM Response to Original message |
13. Don't bother arguing unless you're stopping them from > |
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Deep13
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Fri Jan-12-07 11:04 AM Response to Original message |
14. Have the discussion late in the day when they are drowsy. |
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mrcheerful
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Fri Jan-12-07 11:10 AM Response to Original message |
16. Keep in mind that a lot of older people are also church goers and |
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ClintonTyree
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Fri Jan-12-07 11:13 AM Response to Original message |
17. It's taken me 5 years to convert my 79 yr. old Mother.... |
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mrcheerful
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Fri Jan-12-07 11:20 AM Response to Reply #17 |
18. What I fear is the brain washed grand kids they leave behind. |
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ClintonTyree
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Fri Jan-12-07 11:47 AM Response to Reply #18 |
23. Good point.... |
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Ian David
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Fri Jan-12-07 12:01 PM Response to Reply #18 |
26. "Grandpa, tell us the story again... |
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WI_DEM
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Fri Jan-12-07 11:22 AM Response to Original message |
19. I know older republicans (70's) who remember when the republican party |
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donsu
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Fri Jan-12-07 11:27 AM Response to Original message |
20. you talk to them same way you would talk to anybody else |
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ayeshahaqqiqa
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Fri Jan-12-07 11:29 AM Response to Original message |
21. How well do you know him? |
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screembloodymurder
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Fri Jan-12-07 11:37 AM Response to Original message |
22. Ask him what he's willing to sacrifice for that oil. |
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zalinda
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Fri Jan-12-07 11:50 AM Response to Original message |
24. Ask them if it's okay to steal a car if |
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Bigmack
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Fri Jan-12-07 12:31 PM Response to Original message |
27. I'm 63 and I'm not a Rightwingnut... |
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EstimatedProphet
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Fri Jan-12-07 12:34 PM Response to Original message |
28. Just blow in his face |
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