Sadly, too many so-called friends no longer talk to me because of my political beliefs. (They've also "unfriended" me on Facebook and other social media platforms, c'est la vie!) I tried repeatedly weighing in on the many levels and sides of issues, all with documented facts, but their profanities, personal attacks, and unsubstantiated comments too often entered and ended the discussion. I've also known people who imbibe too much and become excessively pedantic about their political beliefs and I found it necessary to intervene and inform them ours is "No Politics" home and that seems to get things back on track. The political tension today has become so hostile and volatile, it's best to leave all those conversations aside (unless you're with those who share the same beliefs), and stick with the myriad of other stuff that will hardly evoke the passions that come with politics today.
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Sadly, too many so-called friends no longer talk to me because of my political beliefs. (They've also "unfriended" me on Facebook and other social media platforms, c'est la vie!) I tried repeatedly weighing in on the many levels and sides of issues, all with documented facts, but their profanities, personal attacks, and unsubstantiated comments too often entered and ended the discussion. I've also known people who imbibe too much and become excessively pedantic about their political beliefs and I found it necessary to intervene and inform them ours is "No Politics" home and that seems to get things back on track. The political tension today has become so hostile and volatile, it's best to leave all those conversations aside (unless you're with those who share the same beliefs), and stick with the myriad of other stuff that will hardly evoke the passions that come with politics today.