Talking Turkey to Trump Derangement Syndrome – Thankgiving Day Guide
It’s that day of the year. When you can’t escape the liberal relative or family friend who is itching to pick a verbal political fight at the Thanksgiving family gathering. There may be no stopping them, but there is a way to help extinguish the fire before it destroys everyone’s day.
It’s that day of the year. When you can’t escape the liberal relative or family friend who is itching to pick a verbal political fight at the Thanksgiving family gathering.
We’ve all encountered THAT PERSON. This year the psychiatric break, particularly among liberal women, caused by Trump victory is like adding kindling on a tinder box
There may be no stopping them, but there is a way to help extinguish the fire before it destroys everyone’s day. Don’t let them bring you down!
Here is a Guide we have prepared with some very short responses to the most likely inflammatory accusations. Print it out and bring it with you. [pdf. here, image here]
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The first point is #1 for a reason: Later, not here, not now.
As for #2, issue a challenge to define fascism or nazism. If they admit they have the slightest knowledge of history in the first half of the 20th century you can stop them right there.
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THIS IS BEAUTIFUL!
I confess that I always opt for my variation of response 1 (“Let’s not discuss politics”) because I was brought up never to discuss politics, religion, or deeply personal matters in company.
If people continue to discuss politics, I say (and have said), “I asked that we not discuss politics. If you continue to do so, I’m leaving the table” while scooting my chair back.
I’m thankful that in those two instances my company was more important than their politics.
Sounds like something a lefty would do with
Don’t waste your time using logic trying to reason people out of a position they didn’t use logic reasoning themselves into in the first place. That’s like giving CPR to a dead guy: gives you something to do, but doesn’t accomplish anything.
And remember the saying “Just stop right there. I lost interest as soon as you opened your mouth.”
Happy Thanksgiving, everyone!
Timely article, LI Staff! I hope you all have a very fowl day (with all the fixins’)!
Happy Thanksgiving 🦃 all
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