I'm down to about 3 liberal acquaintances with whom I still have a semi-cordial relationship. Talk of anything more controversial than the weather is strictly prohibited. I am amazed at how people who are otherwise intelligent (as measured by SAT scores, academic success, etc.) can be so freaking blind when it comes to their left-wing beliefs.
You can't even talk about the weather. Hot? Global warming, we're all gonna die. Cold? Climate change, we're all gonna die. Dry spell? Hurricane in the Gulf? Only World Socialism™ can save us.
He was the last of mine. Unfortunately I still have a liberal sister-inlaw and brother-in-law. Can't get rid of your in laws. To give you an example of their idiotic ideas, they live in Tennessee (fortunately not close) and he was lobbying for the state to institute a state income tax. F****** moron. Told me how much better for the citizens it would be if the state had more money to spend. I reiterate F****** moron.
My niece, their kid, once refused to visit because I have (HORRORS!) guns in the house.
Even local weather is a no-no. On an unseasonably cold day, smile at your liberal acquaintance and say “Global warming!”
You’ll have one less Winter Solstice card to send next year.
;^)