‘Pass the Turkey and Patriotism’

American Thinker ^ | 22 Nov, 2022 | Robin M. Itzler

[MtnClimber]

This year, Thanksgiving is not the time for patriots to go wobbly in the name of superficial dinnertime harmony.

Are you preparing for a Thanksgiving holiday feast where everyone has been told “not to discuss politics?” This year, America First MAGAs must stop being afraid to stand patriotically for faith, family, and country. Stop worrying that Progressives sitting at your table will attack you with a turkey leg. And what if they do get angry and don’t talk to you? Maybe you shouldn’t talk to them!

Throughout our history, Americans have risked losing family, friends, and business partners when refusing to back down from their patriotic beliefs. But many of today’s conservatives are afraid, even as progressives happily share their Marxist “the end justifies the means” views which often include election cheating.

Staying silent can no longer be an option. This is what Holocaust survivor Elie Wiesel (1928 – 2016) said about issues that affect a society’s direction: “We must take sides. Neutrality helps the oppressor, never the victim. Silence encourages the tormentor, never the tormented.”

In the 1770s, Colonial America debated whether to seek its independence from Great Britain or remain a colony. Families, friendships, and business relationships were torn apart. Founding Father Benjamin Franklin, who represented the colonies for several years while living in London, became a stalwart supporter of independence. His beloved son William was Governor of New Jersey and a steadfast supporter of the Crown. By 1776, father and son were no longer communicating. It broke both their hearts, but just as today, there are times when you must stand up for your beliefs.

[MtnClimber]

Someone needs to write a book: “Tactical use of the Drumstick - A Nonlethal Dinner Table Weapon”.

[Bruce Campbells Chin]

There is a difference between not taking sides, and not taking sides at family dinners. My guess is that if discussions outside of family dinners haven’t resolved disagreements, it is extremely unlikely that having those discussions at Thanksgiving dinner will do so.

[metmom]

Staying silent can no longer be an option. This is what Holocaust survivor Elie Wiesel (1928 – 2016) said about issues that affect a society’s direction: “We must take sides. Neutrality helps the oppressor, never the victim. Silence encourages the tormentor, never the tormented.”

AMEN! So true!

Appeasement does not work. Ever.

[metmom]

In our family, it’s sort of an unspoken rule that for family get togethers, politics is off limits. We have plenty enough to talk about just catching up with each other’s lives.

[V_TWIN]

“if discussions outside of family dinners haven’t resolved disagreements, it is extremely unlikely that having those discussions at Thanksgiving dinner will do so”

Im thinking at Thanksgiving it would actually exacerbate the situation........not to mention the potential ripple effect of family members possibly not wanting to get together at future gatherings.

[central_va]

Another enervating, amoebic post. Well done.

[Ezekiel]

We must take sides.

Then don't even invite the toxic turkeys. The premise that they deserve a place at the table is like saying that the arsonist's vision for the neighborhood deserves respect.

[cyclotic]

Unfortunately all of my kids are in agreement with most political issues. We never get to have those legendary Thanksgiving arguments.

[combat_boots]

Sage as spice and soap

https://www.naturalnews.com/2022-11-21-shtf-hygiene-5-plants-used-as-soap.html

[maddog55]

I don’t surround myself with liberals to begin with so any meal at my house when folks are over are like minded individuals by choice.

I don’t associate with family members or anyone that are inept in politics or are simply low information voters.

You can’t have a reasonable conversation with idiots.

[Bruce Campbells Chin]

There is more to life than politics. Politics are very important, but they don’t have to consume every other aspect of your life.

[V_TWIN]

Amen!

[SFmom]

To quote Rabbi Daniel Lapin, “Politics is the practical application of our most deeply held moral values”. Which is why I disagree with your statement.

[Bruce Campbells Chin]

Not every encounter and situation in life has to involve the most deeply held moral principles - certainly not all of them at every moment. If I’m playing cards, or listening to music, or watching my kids play ball, I don’t have to start an argument about abortion or freedom of speech with the person next to me.

[Bruce Campbells Chin]

This year, we're going out to my brother and sister-in-law's house for Thanksgiving. Last year, on the day after Thanksgiving, her only son was driving home from their house with his wife who was 8 months pregnant. They hit a deer, lost all power, and when he got out to check on the car, he was hit and killed. So this year is going to be very, very rough, so we're going out again for support.

My nephew - who was very close with his stepbrother and was there last year as well - is coming out with his wife as well. They happen to lean left. So you think I should start a political argument with my nephew on Thanksgiving dinner while the entire family will be grieving the loss of the young man who died? Because "politics is the practical application of our most deeply held moral values?"

That may be the "practic application of the most deeply held moral values" of you and your rabbi, but they're not mine, and they're not my family's.

I'd deserve to be shot in the head if I brought up politics.