Posted on 09/30/2008 9:33:51 AM PDT by MountainWoman
Hey Freepers, One of my friends (who is a hardcore lib) wrote me an email this morning asking my husband and I to join her for the VP debate at her house. Her wording was that she wanted to watch Sarah "screw up." We have never discussed politics before, and I suppose she just assumed that we were liberals. Well, I am trying to devise a funny response by basically saying I'm "coming out of the closet" but I don't know what else to say. I think she is a nice woman, but I really want to set the record straight without being too serious. I would like to be somewhat sarcastic. Can you guys give me some ideas? I would appreciate it. Oh by the way, I know you guys have been getting pissed about people posting "Vanity" but I knew you guys would give the best advice. Thanks
Exactly...
Yeah, I know...I can’t blame em
Depends on if you would be able to handle the opposing views without getting too mad. I know when I hear Obama speak I get pretty mad, and usually end up turning him off because I can’t stand it anymore! I would definitly reply and say somthing about “coming our of the closet” but probably not use those words. AND - I would do a reply all if you do. Some folks you send it to are also no-doubt conservatives.
My wife had an issue with this where she volunteers and many folks afterwards spoke to her that “I’m a conservative too and I’m glad you did this..”. It’s easy in “Liberal Land” to know who your political enemies are - but nice to know who your conservative friends are.
On the other hand - you can go to the party and say “Hey, lets play a game that whenever your candidate makes a gaffe you have to take a shot - I brought a few bottles”. Then, near the end of the debate when all your liberal friends are passed out, you and the other few conservatives place a truckload of McCain/Palin signs all over the house and divvy up the remaining snacks and cookies (and your booze - if there’s any left!)
Nice woman? Not when she finds out who you really are! Their hate is all-consuming.
Tell your friend that you really haven’t been paying too much attention to the election, but you read somewhere that there’s a pretty good chance we’ll be watching Palin for the next 16 years so we better start getting used to her...
Oh man! That’s funny that you say that because she actually suggested that too—taking a shot when Sarah says “You can see Russia from my house.”—I was going to write back and say “Or when Biden says “Hoover got on TV in 1929..” haha
In reality, since she is a friend, the above is the best reply. It's the one I would use.
But then, all my friends already know where I stand on the political spectrum.
Yep, start out as an ObamaMama, but change during the debate in favor of Palin. Say things like “You know, that really is a good point.” and “She doesn’t really seem dumb at all.” and “The whole idea of a woman VP, regardless of party, is exciting!”
I liked the "Ballot Cattle" line...!!
Ha!!
We have found that long, in-depth political discussions should be avoided for the sake of family love & enjoyment, but we never shy away from an exchange of basic political philosophy. I always approach the subjects in the form of a query and show interest in their responses, while making my position known.
Of course, my husband and I live a lifestyle that is consistent with what we speak and they are able to see that it works well and that we are just as 'caring' and 'concerned for the environment' as they.
I hope that you decide to attend your friend's invitation, and I'm sure that you will represent conservative values, which is always a positive thing. Try to keep things 'conversational' instead of 'confrontational'. Think about not even disclosing your political leanings beforehand, as it might put up a negative wall of thought right from the start. Be reasonable and logical and let them figure out where you stand.
Just more of my two cents. Thanks again for listening.
Tell her you’d love to come but the sight of Biden makes you gag.
Typical liberal. They shoot off their mouths and it never occurs to them that someone else might have a different opinion and be offended.
first off, thanks for being nice to the newbie :) secondly, i wrote the lady back and politefully declined and subtly hinted that “we would not be rooting for the same person anyway-haha”. she replied and simply said “oops-sorry for the palin comments then...” and then continued to write like nothing had happpened. sort of anti-climactic, aye? haha!!! well atleast i don’t have to go to her damn party and i didn’t have to lie either!
Sounds like you politely, but assertively solved your problem without losing a friend. Kudos for you. And you got a liberal to apologize!!!!! Wow!!! You definitely belong here!
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