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What are you hearing around the office?

Posted on 10/17/2012 4:54:30 PM PDT by MNDude

What is everyone hearing around the office regarding the election? I mean, particularly among liberals and independents. We all obviously know what conservatives are saying.

At my office, I've noticed the liberals are very quiet (except when whispering among themselves), and the independents hate Obama.


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To: paintriot

You’re right. We need to get a Republican in just to avoid another Kagan and Sontemayor.


121 posted on 10/17/2012 7:25:55 PM PDT by tbw2
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To: tbw2

Virgil Goode of the constitution party. The only prolife, pro traditional marriage candidate on the ballot here in Texas.


122 posted on 10/17/2012 7:26:43 PM PDT by JCBreckenridge (Texas, Texas, Whisky)
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To: MNDude
They know the gig is up. They are quiet. They will be secretly relieved when Romney wins; because deep down they want to have a job and a future just like we do.
123 posted on 10/17/2012 7:28:39 PM PDT by HereInTheHeartland (Encourage all of your Democrat friends to get out and vote on November 7th, the stakes are high.)
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To: MSSC6644

There is a difference between hope delayed and hope denied. :)

What I do know is as long as America is rolling 1 million children a year into the abortion clinics, that God is going to punish America. So that is what I pray for that he stays his hand and gives America the chance to repent.


124 posted on 10/17/2012 7:29:57 PM PDT by JCBreckenridge (Texas, Texas, Whisky)
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To: JCBreckenridge
We don’t want Romneycare. All we want is an actual social conservative.

Which is doubtless why you tried to foist your LaRaza governor (Mr. "oops") at just the right time to keep opposition from Romney from coalescing around either Palin or Gingrich...

Cheers!

125 posted on 10/17/2012 8:06:39 PM PDT by grey_whiskers (The opinions are solely those of the author and are subject to change without notice.)
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To: JCBreckenridge
Roberts flipping on the Obamacare ruling was a devastating loss for us. :(

Roberts. Nominated by Bush, a Texan, right?

Cheers!

126 posted on 10/17/2012 8:10:53 PM PDT by grey_whiskers (The opinions are solely those of the author and are subject to change without notice.)
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To: Babsig

Imagine the pain of seeing your “first” being so destructive. Blacks could have had lasting pride and a role model but instead they have this charlatan and failure.


127 posted on 10/17/2012 8:12:16 PM PDT by sgtyork (The secret of happiness is freedom, and the secret of freedom, courage. Thucydides)
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To: COBOL2Java

She just walked away and said we weren’t going to change her mind.


128 posted on 10/17/2012 8:14:01 PM PDT by Baynative
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To: Brandonmark

“Not sure I can convince her, but at least she is willing to listen. So, stay tuned....”

What a rare and remarkable opportunity for you! Very unusual to find someone who wants to listen and learn. I hope you can be a good teacher. Engage, ask questions, listen, answer questions, teach.


129 posted on 10/17/2012 8:33:13 PM PDT by catnipman (Cat Nipman: Vote Republican in 2012 and only be called racist one more time!)
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To: MNDude
I've almost got my partner convinced to vote against obama. My partner is usually apolitical and generally doesn't vote, but I've been gradually bringing him to the fold with the help of another employee. I think my partner will likely vote Romney.

Libs are noticably quiet.

130 posted on 10/17/2012 8:34:42 PM PDT by matt1234 (As Obama sowed in the Arab Spring, so he is reaping in the Arab Fall.)
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To: MNDude

I am retired, but my boxer and my chocolate lab say that they are voting for Romney.


131 posted on 10/17/2012 9:28:21 PM PDT by SVTCobra03 (You can never have enough friends, horsepower or ammunition.)
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To: CatherineofAragon
That is the ONE thing I will miss when the Obongos are gone-——making fun of the First Wookie.

Nah! It's a Sasquatch, not a Wookie! There will be many loose ends to tie up.
133 posted on 10/17/2012 10:29:48 PM PDT by PA Engineer (Liberate America from the Occupation Media.)
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To: FreeAtlanta
I will pray for you and for your manchild to lose.

Ditto.
134 posted on 10/17/2012 10:32:33 PM PDT by PA Engineer (Liberate America from the Occupation Media.)
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To: Mercat
>”in spite of the fact that his younger son is campaigning for O”<

I would assume the young man is living in his car or under a bridge, since any son of mine campaigning for O would be cut off faster than Candy Crowley at Golden Corral.

135 posted on 10/17/2012 10:45:07 PM PDT by Kickass Conservative (How do you insult an Obama Voter? Call them an Obama Voter.)
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To: MNDude

This is a delicate topic at work, and I’ve got my self into a fix over it. I’m certainly bright enough not to make rabid statements or whatnot, but I do answer when asked an opinion. It’s based on those occasional lunchroom answers that the entire team knows I’m conservative and I’m able to explain why in simple, but informed (thanks FR!)terms

Our office is conservative, in general. 1. AA B.O. quasi supporter, 1 undecided who is baffled as to why he knows so many apparently intelligent folks that he is close to support B.O., 1 unknown, and 5 conservative to right leaning, inlcuding me and a Jewish woman (she voted O last time and is disgusted)

Knowing what I know about office politics and the potential for a hostile environment for the AA member, I am very gentle about my thoughts on the issues, stating only facts and never opinion an then only when asked. I encourage others to keep the harsher comments out of the discussion, knowing that they outcome could be bad for everyone. I can’t stand it when they refer to B.O. as a dumbass, etc. It doesn’t move the ball forward and it could offend others, creating a hostile environment where we all end up unemployed.

Lately, I have minimized the topic of politics altogether, except when my own boss is asking, which he did today. He likes to ask “Give me your elevator explaination of why Romney should get my vote, etc. Today, he asked about the debate.

The AA member of the team is potentially a conservative, based on her outspoken opinions, but she’s “obligated” to support B.O, for lack of a better term. I don’t push anything on her, and I try to play it down the middle when she brings it up: “both had good points”, Obama did better this time”, etc.

In short, it doesn’t matter, at this point, even if I back away completely. In fact, if I did so, I think it would trigger suspicion to the fact that we all should stay out of it for the sake of harmony. The damage is done and I am now too widely known to deny my leanings. I’m just trying to keep those conversations short and respectful. I’m looking forward to the election, and then I’ll begin weaning people off from asking my opinion.

The office is really no place for politics.


136 posted on 10/17/2012 11:21:58 PM PDT by Greenpees (Coulda Shoulda Woulda)
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To: AppyPappy

Perhaps “Laughing Jackel Joe” could be named our nation’s Jester Czar under a new administration.


137 posted on 10/18/2012 5:32:39 AM PDT by A_Tradition_Continues (formerly known as Politicalwit ...05/28/98 Class of '98)
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To: A_Tradition_Continues

I’m going to take to my sick bed when Joe leaves office. Where else will we get a VP that walks into Congress and says “Give me a f%$#ing break” when someone asks him why he is late.


138 posted on 10/18/2012 5:36:16 AM PDT by AppyPappy (If you really want to annoy someone, point out something obvious that they are trying hard to ignore)
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To: CatherineofAragon

In 2008, everyone here was excited about Obama. Now, people seem to be voting against the incumbent, even if they are voting for Obama. There is a lot of logical disconnect.


139 posted on 10/18/2012 5:38:26 AM PDT by AppyPappy (If you really want to annoy someone, point out something obvious that they are trying hard to ignore)
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To: MNDude

Just got back from walking the dog....our lesbian lawyer neighbor has a Romney sign in her yard!


140 posted on 10/18/2012 6:33:55 AM PDT by clintonh8r (Happy to be represented by Lt. Col. Allen West)
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