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So... I was just called a racist... by my family.
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Posted on 09/18/2009 8:39:40 AM PDT by DecoyJames

“Are you a teabagger?,you must be a teabagger?” In which I respond “You must be watching some Rachel Maddow”, “Nope, are you a teabagger? That’s what you are called, right?”

I was then told that teabaggers were racist, and the protesters at the rally only came out because they hate blacks. WTF!?!

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KEYWORDS: family; goodadvice; obama; racism; racist; teaparty
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To: frogjerk

Of course they know...they all know. That is why they’re using it. Oi...


101 posted on 09/18/2009 10:04:39 AM PDT by VaBthang4 (He Who Watches over Israel will Neither Slumber nor Sleep.)
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To: graceandfire

Does she believe that government should redistribute wealth?

What about grades in college? Should those that are smarter, work harder and put forth tremendous effort to excel be forced to give grade points to those that party and never study?


102 posted on 09/18/2009 10:26:03 AM PDT by listenhillary (A "cult of personality" arises when a leader uses mass media creating idealized/heroic public image)
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To: I Buried My Guns
re: Time to cut the cord - to emotionally divest yourself from their opinion of you.)))

If at all possible, this would be the way to go. Or try to build a firewall where politics are not discussed.

You know what I think is really going on--they're trying to establish their moral superiority. Or your very existence, happiness, is a reproach to their position.

I think a conservative can like a liberal, but I don't think it's possible for a lib to like a conservative.

103 posted on 09/18/2009 10:30:12 AM PDT by Mamzelle (Who is Kenneth Gladney? (Don't forget to bring your cameras))
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To: jessduntno

Ewwww....


104 posted on 09/18/2009 10:33:11 AM PDT by nutmeg (Obamunism is destroying America)
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To: wombtotomb

My patent reply:

“I have no issue with him being black. I have an issue with him being red.”

All the more true as of two nights ago.


105 posted on 09/18/2009 10:36:16 AM PDT by RinaseaofDs
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To: DecoyJames
Next time, have a printout ready of the UrbanDictionary.com description of the term Tea Bagger.

I was going to provide the actual link for you, but it's so vile, I don't want to soil FR with it! I'm sure you can find it on the site... ;-)

106 posted on 09/18/2009 10:38:32 AM PDT by nutmeg (Obamunism is destroying America)
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To: Marysecretary

“Not if you love them.”

I can’t love people who hate America, no matter who they are. I can’t even be around them, and they’re not welcome in my house.


107 posted on 09/18/2009 11:09:40 AM PDT by MayflowerMadam (POWER TO THE PEOPLE)
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To: listenhillary

Good questions. She just thinks the govt should help everyone. She says she doesn’t think it’s right that management doesn’t share the work at her job. She hasn’t really been challenged to think beyond that. I told her charity is a personal responsibility and that management doesn’t get paid to work. That’s why they hired her. Like I say, it’s a work in progress. lol


108 posted on 09/18/2009 11:22:51 AM PDT by graceandfire
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To: MayflowerMadam

So if it’s your mom, dad or child, you would turn your back on them. That’s hard, Madam. My relationships with my family are more important than my political views.


109 posted on 09/18/2009 12:09:55 PM PDT by Marysecretary (GOD IS STILL IN CONTROL!)
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To: Ingtar

I know that only too well. I worked in a university for 28 years. My grandkids have been indoctrinated. Makes you ill.


110 posted on 09/18/2009 12:13:09 PM PDT by Marysecretary (GOD IS STILL IN CONTROL!)
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To: DecoyJames
I understand your frustration. You might try to limit discussion about things political, but if you are drawn into a conversation that becomes increasingly heated, try listening without comment. I confess that this is far from easy at first, but with practice, it can be very effective.

Bland responses such as "Interesting" or "no kidding?" or "Where did you hear about that?" may be helpful.

Best wishes, FRiend.

111 posted on 09/18/2009 12:16:15 PM PDT by trisham (Zen is not easy. It takes effort to attain nothingness. And then what do you have? Bupkis.)
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To: MayflowerMadam
I can’t love people who hate America, no matter who they are. I can’t even be around them, and they’re not welcome in my house.

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I understand. We have family who are extremely liberal. It's very difficult.

112 posted on 09/18/2009 12:21:05 PM PDT by trisham (Zen is not easy. It takes effort to attain nothingness. And then what do you have? Bupkis.)
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To: DecoyJames

So, your family members are emotionally driven people that turn to name calling instead of understanfing facts and logic. They lead their lives, no doubt, through fear and ignorance.


113 posted on 09/18/2009 12:24:58 PM PDT by CodeToad (If it weren't for physics and law enforcement I'd be unstoppable!)
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To: Marysecretary

As you, my relationships with my family are more important than my political views. However, my COUNTRY is more important than certain family members. For the big picture, it’s for the family generations from now that you make choices today.


114 posted on 09/18/2009 12:44:57 PM PDT by MayflowerMadam (POWER TO THE PEOPLE)
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To: Marysecretary

I agree. My family means all to me and even though half of them are liberal, they would never call me names and we just ignore politics. We don’t lack for other things to talk about.


115 posted on 09/18/2009 12:47:17 PM PDT by altura
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To: Grizzled Bear

lol.


116 posted on 09/18/2009 1:14:35 PM PDT by mad_as_he$$ (Nemo me impune lacessit The law will be followed, dammit!)
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To: Grizzled Bear

Yeah, but when you silence them with the truth and facts on one issue, they just slink away....only to bome back at you with yet another issue.

I found it’s easier to just take the handouts they offer you, smile and then promptly trash it. Laughing at them behind their back for their sheeple-like stupidity is more fun than arguing.


117 posted on 09/18/2009 1:25:44 PM PDT by XenaLee
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To: DecoyJames

I was told that I hated government by clinton worshippers.

It is when they cannot refute you that they resort to shouting slogans.

In other words, the truth hurts. They can’t stand it.


118 posted on 09/18/2009 1:28:42 PM PDT by sport
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To: sport

Most of the idiots on the left can’t differentiate between government and big government, and don’t have a clue what big government equates to, much less why we conservatives are against it. They’re simply dumbed down useful idiots to the leftists.

If we’re unable to keep the commies from taking over America, you might get the chance to ask your relatives how they like that government NOW. Then again, you might not.


119 posted on 09/18/2009 1:46:32 PM PDT by XenaLee
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To: altura

Exactly. I see my son so seldom because he lives in AK, that when we do get together, I avoid religious and political conversations. I’d rather be there with him and his sweet children.


120 posted on 09/18/2009 1:54:19 PM PDT by Marysecretary (GOD IS STILL IN CONTROL!)
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