Today at the office I (the secret office conservative) have taken this tack:
I’ve been putting a sad, hurt look in my eyes and saying, “I don’t understand what Barak” (always call him “Barak,” it makes it sound like you adore him) “what Barak is doing. He should be in Washington, doing his job. He should be Helping the People. Instead he’s getting ready for his debate. That debate could take place anytime, it doesn’t have to be tonight. He’s acting like an old-time politician. I don’t understand, I—I just thought he was better than this. I’m so disappointed.” Followed by heartbroken shake of head.
It’s getting results. It silences people who support him. You can see them thinking. Helps that as a mother I’m good at expressing exaggerated disappointment. ;-)
Treating those office libs as errant children is probably pretty close to the mark!