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Your 2021 holiday dinner political survival guide
The hill ^ | 12/25/2021 | JONATHAN TURLEY

Posted on 12/25/2021 7:46:11 AM PST by ChicagoConservative27

It seems like this Christmas is all Krampus and no St. Nick. People are in a foul mood, and politically it seems every day brings little offerings from the Caga Tió — from failed legislative measures to calls for packing institutions or sacking individuals in righteous indignation.

Indeed, if you expect your holiday events are going to be an emotional powder keg, just think of dinner for Justice Sonia Sotomayor with the three newest justices after she said a “stench” of politics followed them to the Court. Then there is the happy gathering of the Democrats with senators like Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) after the White House basically called him a liar, and other members called him the killer of democracy for refusing to support the Build Back Better bill (BBB). Of course, the Republicans have a former president who hates the majority leader and house members who are seeking to sanction each other.

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I don't have any woke dummies coming over so...
1 posted on 12/25/2021 7:46:11 AM PST by ChicagoConservative27
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To: ChicagoConservative27

Me either.....the only one is in California of course........refuses to come back because we won’t wear a mask around her.

Missed her mom’s 80th birthday because of that.

SMH


2 posted on 12/25/2021 7:48:49 AM PST by V_TWIN (America...so great even the people that hate it refuse to leave)
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To: ChicagoConservative27

If you are a guest, politely leave if you feel so aggrieved.

If it’s your house, and they insult you or your guests, tell the arsehole to leave.

Miss Manners always has the answer.


3 posted on 12/25/2021 7:52:51 AM PST by Macoozie (Handcuffs and Orange Jumpsuits)
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To: ChicagoConservative27

Your 2021 holiday dinner political survival guide: pull out a turkey drumstick and say, “You calling me a white racist? You feel lucky punk?”


4 posted on 12/25/2021 7:56:34 AM PST by BEJ
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pull out a turkey drumstick and say, “You calling me a white racist? You feel lucky punk?”

Not exactly a .44 Magnum, but it'll do for the woke crowd.

5 posted on 12/25/2021 7:58:52 AM PST by Ratman0823 (Always remember: "Figures don't lie, but liars figure")
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To: ChicagoConservative27

6 posted on 12/25/2021 8:09:30 AM PST by DFG
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To: Whenifhow; null and void; aragorn; EnigmaticAnomaly; kalee; Kale; azishot; AZ .44 MAG; Baynative; ..

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7 posted on 12/25/2021 8:15:14 AM PST by bitt (<img src=' 'width=50%>)
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To: ChicagoConservative27

I only deal with like minded individuals so no issues for me.


8 posted on 12/25/2021 8:17:36 AM PST by maddog55 (The only thing systemic in America is the left's hatred of it!)
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To: ChicagoConservative27
It seems like this Christmas is all Krampus and no St. Nick.

Oh, there's some St. Nick to it.

From https://www.stnicholascenter.org/who-is-st-nicholas/stories-legends/traditional-stories/life-of-nicholas/bishop-nicholas-loses-his-cool

In AD 325 Emperor Constantine convened the Council of Nicaea, the very first ecumenical council. More than 300 bishops came from all over the Christian world to debate the nature of the Holy Trinity. It was one of the early church’s most intense theological questions. Arius, from Egypt, was teaching that Jesus the Son was not equal to God the Father. Arius forcefully argued his position at length. The bishops listened respectfully.

As Arius vigorously continued, Nicholas became more and more agitated. Finally, he could no longer bear what he believed was essential being attacked. The outraged Nicholas got up, crossed the room, and slapped Arius across the face! The bishops were shocked.

9 posted on 12/25/2021 8:17:56 AM PST by KarlInOhio (I stand behind Alec Baldwin. It is far too dangerous to stand in front of him.)
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My bro is here first time since this nonsense started. Already got in a match over COVID hysteria and vaxes.


10 posted on 12/25/2021 8:40:30 AM PST by the OlLine Rebel (Common sense is an uncommon virtue./Federal-run medical care is as good as state-run DMV)
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To: ChicagoConservative27

I have a very small family, this is never a problem.


11 posted on 12/25/2021 9:02:17 AM PST by rdl6989 ( )
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To: ChicagoConservative27

Simply declare politics off limits as conversation.

We never had to declare it, it was just something we never broached at our get togethers.

We know we have different political views but consider family more important.


12 posted on 12/25/2021 9:31:07 AM PST by metmom (...fixing our eyes on Jesus, the Author and Perfecter of our faith….)
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Rules are simple;

If you're doing the entertaining, and those you're thinking of inviting are not of your political mindset - do not invite them.

If you're the invited, and your political mindset is not of the those who've invited you - just say no thank you.

13 posted on 12/25/2021 9:45:51 AM PST by harpu ( "...it's better to be hated for who you are than loved for someone you're not!")
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Ok, CLEARLY this is a fake picture.

There's a Christmas Tree in it.

14 posted on 12/25/2021 9:49:18 AM PST by DoodleBob (Gravity's waiting period is about 9.8 m/s^2)
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To: rdl6989

The relatives are staying home which is fine by me. We’re not going anywhere, again fine by me. I made the phone calls early so that’s done. I grilled a brisket yesterday and am making a cheesecake for dinner so that’s easy enough. No fuss, no muss.


15 posted on 12/25/2021 10:24:02 AM PST by bgill (Which came first, the vax or the virus?)
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Sounds great, did you have any trouble finding the cream cheese? There is a shortage of it.


16 posted on 12/25/2021 10:34:31 AM PST by rdl6989 ( )
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To: ChicagoConservative27

I wore my “Lets Go Brandon” sweartshirt to my XMAS dinner.

Two reasons why I received no adverse comments:
- No woke dummies at mine.
- I was the cook and no one wanted to cross me.


17 posted on 12/25/2021 11:04:39 AM PST by DugwayDuke (Most pick the expert who says the things they agree with.)
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Just me, my wife, and five rescued homeless kittys that call this their home now.


18 posted on 12/25/2021 11:26:29 AM PST by doorgunner69 ("Those who vote decide nothing. Those who count the vote decide everything.." -Joseph Stalin)
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To: ChicagoConservative27

“Pass the salt and ‘Lets go Brandon!’ “


19 posted on 12/25/2021 11:39:48 AM PST by Caipirabob (Communists...Socialists...Fascists & AntiFa...Democrats...Traitors... Who can tell the difference?)
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Perhaps there is all of that outside.

Inside the Bear household there will be peace, love and small children who got their Christmas wish. Well, there will be peace and love until the board games are brought out. Then there will be cries of, "you thief! Cheat!" and of course "Mom! Make (him or her) Stop!"

I do love it so.

Merry Christmas. :)

20 posted on 12/25/2021 11:53:58 AM PST by Harmless Teddy Bear (add a dab of lavender in milk, leave town with an orange and pretend you're laughing with it)
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