Posted on 09/17/2004 6:24:36 PM PDT by Fishtalk
I've had a mother-in-law (I call her Mothra, Queen of the Morons). I think that's where the problem actually starts. Don't have mothers-in-law, especially of differing political persuasions.
I can't help you my MIL is a flaming liberal.
Blood is thicker than water, and politics. Family's are not a political affiliation, but relatives that you are going to keep for more than four years...GET OVER IT!
I know you feeling. I had a friend and her mother that were over visiting last night get up and leave after I told them why Kerry was not a suitable canidate and why I was voting for Bush.
She had started out with the comment stating: "I know those staunch supporters of Bush are going to have a difficult time when John Kerry gets elected in Nov."
I ask her after that comment what is John Kerry's Platform. What is he running on that you want to elect him for?
She responded with the typical I don't care what he is running for, as long as it is not the liar Bush.
I was dumbfound. I repsonded and told her that I was not being mean, but to provide me with proof that Bush lied, and to give me specifics. at that point both my friend and her mother got up and left. with out a word. I have not heard from them yet. As for you Mother in law... If at all possible I would say avoid the politics, if you can't I guess tell her you'll agree to disagree. I do feel for you.
Euthanasia?
NeverGore :^)
It got REALLY bad in May when we were there for only 1 night, thank God. A lot of what they do they wait until he's not in the room so I try to never be alone with them.
I told him after this last visit that he either needs to tell them to cease and desist on talking politics at all or let me open up on them. He did agree he would have a 'chat' with them before we see them again.
Actually he can take the kids and visit without me, that would work out real well IMO. I don't care if I ever see them again. Thank God my family is reasonable.
Sounds to me your MIL is simply regurgitating what the MSM and her liberal friends are telling her. Thats what the situation is with hubby's family. It's all emotionally based, none of it is based in logic. It's usually a waste of time to try to argue with these types, although some like to do it. They are so narrow minded that they don't want to be confused with the facts.
Who knows? Maybe you can talk some sense into her this weekend.
MKM
Did she hear Zell Miller's speech? Same age group- different Democrat Party now.
MKM
Don't hold it against her. It's not worth it.
That's common among Bush haters - they just want anybody but Bush. They couldn't tell you one thing about Kerry's platform, but they support him. These are dangerous voters....
yeah dangerous they are, but as in my incident last night the 7 of us that were there talking about this did kinda jump them when they stated that they were Bush haters for no other reason then they thought he lied. I even preface my converstation with them that I am a register independent I arizona. (Granted I have voted republican since birth, well ok almost since birth..)
It's probably best not to say anything. Life is short & she is elderly. More trouble could come from a confrontation that could have long lasting effects. "Therefore by the grace of God go I" Signed, Dear AZ
She's 75 years old, and your mother-in-law. Best to treat her the same as you've always treated her, avoid talking politics whenever possible, and pity her on Election night.
I dunno. Being dead doesn't necessarily stop people from voting Democratic.
I know a handful of Bush haters, and they are rabid. I don't mean passionate or resolute in liberal beliefs. I mean they are snarling, wild eyed, trembling with rage, foaming at the mouth fanatics. As much as I normally enjoy rolling up my sleeves and engaging in verbal fisticuffs, I've learned to leave these types alone. They're more than simply obtuse, they're downright creepy.
What's scary is that, as lunatic fringes go, the legions of Bush hating zombies are huge. There are many people that literally think Bush is an American version of Adolph Hitler. If enough people really start buying into that kind of kookery, some will want to act on it.
She hates Bush because the MSM indoctrinates people, especially the elderly. Ask her if she watches cBS regularly...
Let it go.
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