I had that very same experience except I just kept my mouth shut as one on each side of me at the Christmas dinner table went on and on lambasting our President. I couldn't get up and leave so I just smiled and said nothing. I think it showed their hatred for what it is to others there who, no doubt, were impressed by my "reserve" (not the norm when politics come up for discussion).
I would have had to 'accidentally' spill something very messy on their laps. I have a very hard time keeping quiet, and admire your restraint.
I Feel for you, dear FRiend, and I Admire you, too, for your Reserve at the Table.
Thank Goodness the Meal was already Long Over when Politics came up at my Moma's House! My poor Relatives (except for my Moma and Stepdad) believe Absolutely Everything the Godless, Athiest Democrat Media Shovels out to them!
You are more reserved than I am. I simply cannot sit and let ANYONE talk bad about President Bush. Of course, I'm diplomatic about it because I don't want to be as mean spirited as they are, but I get my point across. I started a few years ago, not allowing the libs to just run their mouths while I sat there quietly, in order to keep peace. If they can dish it out, they can expect something back from me. If I thought kindness would win them over, I would stay quiet, but since it doesn't and just emboldens them, I give back as good as I get anymore--just in a nicer way than they're capable of.