How would you handle right-wing parents who are constantly dropping bait for arguments? [View All]

They know my political views, and it has literally been years since I have raised any political issue with either of them.

Ever since the election, though, I have noticed that they fall into the group that seems beyond frustrated that they've lost, and they are always laying out the stinky bait. I rarely take it. The few times that I have, I have been criticized as disagreeing with them because (direct quote) "you think you're smarter than us."

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My mom has sent me emails to join prayer vigils to stop the Freedom of Choice Act, told me I should pray to the holy spirit that we don't have socialism, raised the issue of Bill Ayers twice and when I finally asked her what specifically she was worried about, she accused me of being argumentative.

Just today, my dad sent me an email with a pretty cool video in it, where a guy was doing a magic trick. I couldn't figure it out, so I wrote back and said so, and asked if he knew how it was done. His reply: "Mirrors. Sort of like saving the San Francisco marsh rat (millions) will create jobs."

I wrote back: "I'm trying to avoid political confrontations, but the marsh mouse story is explained here:" and provided the Politifact.com link where they explain why it's false.

I know this seems stupid to many of you, but it REALLY REALLY bothers me. I hate getting the bullshit emails. I don't have the ability to deal with stress very well, and it's very stressful walking on eggshells. I know I can't be the only one here in a position like this.

Would you:

- ignore the political stuff
- talk to them about it and ask that they stop completely

I just have no idea. I want to put an end to this AND I want to keep the high road. That's important to me.

Thanks for any input.