Christmas Dinner Politics: Anyone have a family discussion?

My brothers, ages 22 and 18, both like Ron Paul and were talking him up. I personally didn't put my two cents on that matter, because I knew I'd get pissy because I hate Paul with a passion. I simply mentioned how idiotic some of his positions were and such.

My older brother previously support Barack Obama, but he said he's been unimpressed with him as of late.

My grandpa likes Hillary Clinton, and said he likes some of Ron Paul's ideas. He likes Hillary because of Bill.

My grandma was talking positively about Hillary, but I didn't hear whether she was voting for her.

My grandma voted for Bush in 2004, and my grandpa voted for Kerry...mainly because I talked him into it.

My mom and I are supporting John Edwards. Again, brothers supporting Ron Paul. My dad likes Hillary.

All in all, a good mix of good and bad discussion on politics from various candidate supporters.

Anyone have an interesting kitchen table conversation about politics? We didn't talk much about politics other than who we were supporting, and about Ron Paul and Hillary Clinton.

so didn't broach the subject.

Last time I did, my grandpa went on a rant about the evils of the Clintons.

Today we were at my mothers parents. They're more independents than anything.

My parents are moderate slightly conservative Democratic leaning independents. (LOL!)

meant to be discussed at family gatherings: religion and politics. Neither of those topics are brought up at all, makes for a much nicer family gathering. We all know what side of the spectrum the others are so we generally have our discussions at other times and leave the family dinners free of such discussions.

friend who is a republican. The last phone call they had (last week)they had gotten into an argument, as the friend couldn't believe my mom was now going to vote democratic. (They are both over 80 years old, so FYI)

The friend called and told my mom that she received a book by ??Lou Dobbs??, which actually caused her to re think some of her stances. They decided that they are both going to back and vote for Edwards.

Interesting that Lou Dobbs caused that - but at least he (and my mother) helped make her understand the damage that has been done over the last 7 years.

Republics (:puke:) and I like him, minus his politics.

My sister probably leans right, but I just feel what's the point of rocking the boat.

If I were sitting at the table with only my mom and dad, and my other sister and her husband from San Francisco...then hell, there wouldn't be a problem at all.

a day late on Boxing Day, but any political discussion will be about how good it feels to get rid of Howard and enter the new year with a new Prime Minister. Hope you all get the same feeling come November.


Peace

Everyone likes Obama and Edwards and some are still debating between the two although Obama has the edge. Hillary is not popular although some would vote for her in the general should she win the nomination. I do have one sister who likes Huckelbee. She is very religious but she did vote for Kerry. I have an 82 yr old uncle with terrible Parkinson's Disease who is a WW2 vet. He likes John McCain but thinks it is Obama's time which I find interesting. I also have one brother-in-law who worships guns. It is the only thing he cares about in life. He doesn't discuss politics because he is so out-numbered :). The most popular Christmas gifts were the Bush countdown key chains which count off by the seconds the end of his term.

One of my brothers, a life-
long Democrat, a Union member
said he thought he would vote
for Mitt Romney!!!!
:wtf:
I will not even repeat the
derogatory, sexist remark he
made about Hillary. :eyes:
I was calm and mentioned a few
things about the Democratic candidates
and asked him to please do a little
research before casting his vote.