I am helping to take care of an aged parent, and I am about 3 years away from paying off my house (if no curveballs come my way).

I hope my mom lives to be 150, but 100% of us die, and when that happens and I finish up on the house, the wife and I are in agreement we are going to leave and try to settle down somewhere that doesn't have such a high moron-to-normal ratio.

Upper Fairfield County, the Naugatuck River Valley, and Litchfield County are quite ugly.

but living in the South, it's just different here, I'm sorry. I think I'm allowed to say that, having lived here all my life. Other places have pockets of fools... we have oceans of them, wide and deep. Under-educated and over-medicated.

What I am saying is that there are pockets of progressives in the south and pockets of ignorance in the North.
I am just pointout that the northwest quarter of CT is just as backward as the majority of TN.
The south is a different character than the North. Evangelicals are on every corner and under every rock.

in Fla. and Ala., I learned early that religion, politics, and sometimes even football are not happy topics in the workplace.
I maintain my sanity living down here by focusing on the real friends I have, and by talking about "neutral" topics with others, using that great gift of the South, polite conversation.

the South. I'm sorry, but that's the way it is. It's a cultural thing. Reading the book "Deer Hunting with Jesus" by Joe Bageant will give anyone insight into the mindset. He was very respectful and loving toward his fellow Southerners, but he laid it out like it is.

and just put a reminder in my BB to pick that up on Amazon. I'm in the middle of 'Game Change' right now but will make that the next one. Thanks.

I read his blog and was always blown away by his insights but never one of his books though have always meant to.

Other places have pockets of fools... we have oceans of them, wide and deep. Under-educated and over-medicated.

Though I'm retired, most of my friends and extended family are Republicans. I don't get into politics with them because frankly it's not productive and there's nothing to be gained in letting them know that I'm better informed on these issues than they are. Those discussions don't really change anyone's mind any more than do discussions on religion.

Even though my area of Ohio has always leaned red, it's home to me and I don't see myself leaving. However, if I were to consider relocating, it would be in a college town, which usually has more broad-minded folk - i.e., Dems. Other good things about a college town - it usually has good health care facilities and cultural events.

ROFLMAO


Thanks I needed that.

It's the Red River Valley of The North, on the border between Minnesota and North Dakota. We have a very low moron-to-normal ratio.

in a place where R's supporters are numerous so it seems like Romney might be the winner. But throughout the rest of the country, it's not always like that. I think the incumbent wins easily myself.

when these dumbasses get slapped with the reality of four more years of our smart, competent president.

gives me hope. Thank you. Yes, it has the potential to be the most delicious day ever. Boy, I wish the numbers looked better though. Oh well. I keep consoling myself with the GOTV and early voting numbers in the swing states. Those do wonders for my soul. Obama's ground game appears to be hitting on all cylinders.

Believe it.

My office has the ones in the 'closet' - who happen to be supporting Romney/Ryan. Granted - it's NJ - but it's central nj . . . land of the 'red' and the weak minded.

It's conservatives here with the long faces.

Just hang in there.

the token pinko in an office of Repubs and it was during the runup to the war in Iraq. Had many civil and not so civil discussions with co-workers re Bush, a contrived war, etc. I had the gall one time to tell one guy that I thought the Democratic party more closely reflected the ideals of Christianity than the Republican party. Cut to the chase: by the end of Bush's second term, every one of them was intent on voting for Obama.

Be patient; state your case calmly. You might help some of them out.

I work for a very small company in Louisiana (5 employees). Not only am I the only Dem, I'm the only female in my company. And I work in a male-dominated profession, so almost all of our clients are men, and most of them are knuckle-draggers.

Thank goodness we have DU!!! Some days, it's the only thing that keeps me sane! Keep your chin up!!! We're going to win this!!!

I am keeping my mouth shut and not posting anything political on Facebook.

I made this choice about a week ago after confronting a few folks on Facebook, one of whom unfriended me. I have had a discussion with a local minister who believes that Obama is a Muslim and posts about it on Facebook. I tried having a rational discussion with him, but he continued on with his posts. I had enough and unfriended him. Two others I have unfriended because of the crap they spew about Obama taking away their guns.

People who place their faith in a liar and bully like Romney while believing every racist hate-filled lie and conspiracy theory about Obama they come across are not worth my time. They will no longer be granted any space on my Facebook news feed. That is my choice.

as I was coming home from a trip and saw that barfalicious 'Ryan for President 2020' bumper sticker in Knoxville. You know what it's like here. Being on the right side of truth is something I draw strength from, but it is so tough sometimes.

Dialogue here is sprinkled with racism and slathered in religion. It can be hard to have an exchange of ideas with those who don't see things the same way.

Grew up in Morristown, and my mom still lives there. The East Tennessee political bbq can be more than just racism sprinkles and slathered religion; in my experience, it's usually pulled from being smoked in both, and then slathered in both. My mom has to tread pretty carefully, too - but there are a few like-minded people in the area.

it it is still frustrating to "know" that you have the facts on your side while watching lies being spewed and believed by so many people you like and once respected. I call them the "willfully ingnorant" and it hurts to think of friends that way. However, they are plentiful in Tennessee.

I've said many times that if we could find a way to convert idiots into fuel, we could solve two problems at once.

not just spouting repuke nonsense but "slathered" (great image) it with religion. It sounds like you are intelligent, creative and have a great sense of humor so if you need strength you have lots to draw on.

Keep clam and carry on.

Go there often. I love just strolling up and down Yonge St. and exploring the outer places like Mississauga. The whole city is so eclectic and electric. I could see settling down there easily.

Take bets. Romney is going down.

I wish I could find someone here in NY to bet against.

I've oftened whined about my own work situation. I'm the support person to four, very rich Republican asswipes. I try to laugh my way all the way to the bank, but it gets hard sometimes.

They seem to be intent, in particular, this time around, on dropping comments, etc. Thus far, I've kiddingly reminded them that it's not polite to discuss politics and religion in a professional environment, but they have the upper hand.

It's hard to sit here day after day after day and listen to their bullshit being spewed. If Romney wins, I fear it will be unbearable. Please, Democrats, get out there and vote for the sake of those like me and the poster above! I'm in a red state and there's no way my vote will really make a difference, but I will vote!

I almost wish there was a way to just divide the freaking country. I would love the opportunity to move to an area where there are like-minded people. The Republican crap that I see around here is not only frightening, it's unbelievable, and it's absurd. And no one around here seems to care one iota. They just want their own taxes to go down. To hell with everyone else.

Sorry to whine, once again, but if it weren't for DU during the work day, I'd pretty much be a zombie, so thanks to DU for being an outlet for me!

I once worked for a defense contractor -- the sole female, the sole liberal in the department. It almost drove me insane, and it felt incredibly lonely. I made up for it by donating heavily to my favorite liberal casues and candidates. It felt good because my money was coming from them, ultimately. I SO FEEL YOUR PAIN. The republican lying and hatred and sickenss is really getting to me, I cannot wait until we re-elect our President and the other side shuts the hell up for a minute.

I laughed when I read your post, because I've told myself the SAME thing...i.e., that when I donate to Dems, it's really their money "trickling down"!!!!

And you're showing countless amounts of class by not stooping to their level. I could not do what you're doing, AT ALL. Does that help at all? I hope so! Hang in there!

Most of those people own guns, and as you said, they aren't too smart.

Most of them shy away from me when discussing politics. I have a tendency of showing them how damn ignorant they are!

The last time we argued, I asked two of them how many branches of government do we have? Neither one knew the answer.

and no one has been able to answer it. I didn't think of dumbing it down to the point you did. Anyone who can't answer 'how many branches of government are there' and purports to have the answer to the country's problems is a bona fide fool.

Politely ask them what policies about Romney's they like. And then explain how its either misleading, has changed several times, or how its true impact would be and who the real beneficiaries are.

Then explain why Obama is better.

The democrats have the better philosophy and better plan. If you need help I recommend reading a Thom Hartman book or two. I think he makes some of the best cases against Republican philosophy and does it on a level that even a "mouth breather" can understand. Research. Get some facts to back you up. And if they fire you for voicing your opinion back then they are hypocrites that you wouldn't want to work for anyways. There is always another job.


Be Proud to stand up for the Rights of Women, The Rights of Minorities, The Rights of the individual.

On a side note I'm trying to come up with bumper stickers

"Want war?! Vote Romney!"

"Support your vulture capitalist!"
Vote Romney!

"Let the Corporations take control!"
Vote Romney!

"Just another hostile take over"
Vote Romney!

"HeyHey Romney!
How Many Jobs did you ship to China today?"

One of my all-time favorite bumperstickers I saw 4 years ago: "Republicans for Voldemort!"

then on Nov 7th don that "Get Over it We WON!" t-shirt, get your morning cup-o-joe, stride thorough the office filled with cheer wishing everyone an exceptionally great day and settle in to work knowing how much money the blew and how shitty they feel!

Because people like you and me & the folks at DU- we are all part of a COLLECTIVE MIND- we rise above the Republican far reich and we are together in soul.

That gives us more power than they could ever imagine.

We live in an extra-conservative county in already-conservative Georgia, and if we dared put an Obama sticker on our car, our tires would be flattened, and if we dared put an Obama sign on our property, our house would be burned down. We are big donors to the Democrats.

We are not discouraged because we share our soul with people like you, good people, and when they try to intimidate you, just think of the collective mind you belong to, and you will be able to genuinely smile back at them because good will overcome evil.

the other one stays in the closet.

Hopefully when the President is re-elected they will leave you alone. (After the initial onslaught of, "It was rigged! You stole it.&quot

is the only African-American at the company, and we spend a lot of time outside the office doing leisurely activities like walking or fishing, and just talking. As alone as I feel here sometimes, he has it so much worse. He is a warehouseman and they talk down to him a lot. I love the guy to pieces and would trust him with my children. He has the patience of a saint.

but please know that I read every response and will read any future ones also. Thank you all so much for brightening my day. I'm still on pins and needles but at least I feel as if I'm not alone, like I'm not being tossed about in a maelstrom of right-wing ignorance. DU is my rock.

Even normally 'sane' people here temporarily lost their minds when a (faux) Texan was running for president in 2000 and 2004. If I hadn't found DU halfway through that first term (on old acct., since lost **sniff!**), I would have been in bad shape! One of life's small joys in those years was shopping at Costco and seeing all the big-ass SUVs, Mercedes, and BMWs in the parking lot with Dumbya stickers on them. I just laughed and thought, "You idiots have NO idea where your money is going, do you? Spend a lot!" [url=http://www.cosgan.de/smilie.php][img][/img][/url]

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It's astounding to me that polls don't show 90-10 in favor of Obama - who could possibly think a Mormon vulture capitalist would do anything but dismantle this country? If the DEM candidate was a Mormon vulture capitalist, what do you think the mouthbreaters would be saying right now? Yep. They'd be screaming bloody murder. But IOKIYAAR.

As far as the mouthbreathers in your office, you're saying the right thing. At my former workplace (I'm retired now, thank God), I used to say, "You wanted Bush, so now you'll get what you deserve." Too cryptic for the 'tards, but I left it at that.

not just at work. If the mentally ill (R)epukes hear that there's an Obama supporter within their idiot-sphere they start reciting misinformation like a robot, it's actually bizarre. It's as if there's an entire segment of our population that should seek immediate medical attention because of their paranoid and delusional state of mind and their compulsive inability to even recognize what they are saying.

is that you can tell Obama wants the job because he has a vision. And I've been listening to Romney intently, I am convinced he views the Presidency as a trophy, a notch on his belt, nothing more. If he wins, he'll be the dog that caught the car, just like W was.

I just can't frikken wait to see their heads pop off like so many champagne corks, going "ping" "bonk" as they pop off and hit the ceiling. I have lived through one Obama campaign, and he never let us down. He was planning way ahead. We would get all in the dumps and someone would have to post the "Chill the F out, I got this!" graphic. Here is what is happening in red, ignorant as dirt, North Florida: I have gotten a total of 4 robocalls from the campaign of the teabagger congressman. It costs a bit of money to robocall a congressional district, I would think. Those cheerful young whippersnappers down at the OFA Hq call us once a week. I say "Thank you for working for President Obama, don't worry we'll be voting." They don't take us off the list, just keep calling. The ground game is off the chain down here.
The FB posts and emails from those evil bastards just make me look forward to the delicious announcement of our win. These evil old bastards in the South are dying off. They are wearing diapers for their botched prostate operations. They have glandular conditions, diabetes, obesity, etc. They are eating their cornbread and biscuits and killing their fool selves. I feel better.

Thank you.

occasionally, and usually, only one piece at a time. Please don't forget that anywhere there is a University, there resides plenty of blue. As is the case throughout the South, we are a mixed bag.

And the eggy one from the oven. I watched her make it one time. It was like looking into a slaughterhouse. Half oil. Rich as 3 feet up a bull's ass, as my husband says (delicately).

My family of origin is from the South and I am the only one who believes differently than they do. At first i tried to be tolerant of them and "just get along" but quickly learned they have no intention whatsoever of returning the favor. I can't live with such ignorance and hate, so have little contact. Living happily in ultra-liberal Seattle.

every day. You and your fortunate co-worker can be sure in the knowledge that your views are supported by thousands of folks out here in DU land, and millions around the country. The morning after election day you will be sipping that cup of Joe and grinning ear-to-ear as they all shake their heads. Believe it!

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It sounds like these people are creating a hostile workplace. I avoid talking politics in many situations and change the topic if people bring it up.

And it's a very small business. We're talking 16 people. There are no supervisors. Just three bosses and thirteen employees. It can be like Thunderdome sometimes.

not worth losing your job over.

She grew up on the MN Iron Range and her folks own an organic farm.

We have been making fun of Mittwit's binders for the past 2 days.

I read a great quote the other day....

"Conservatives always think they are winning, even when they are losing. Liberals think they are losing even when they are winning."