Loved ones with political beliefs.

[Della]

Then there was the other direction.

Hilarious, it reminds me of one SNL did where the super wife did her own dental work.

Younger women tend to think I'm not a feminist but I was a Charter member of my town's chapter of NOW in 1972 and worked on several task forces to get changes made for women. One thing we did was get the school to throw out their old career days pamphlets and get new ones that included doctor, lawyer, business woman, as well as the usual nurse, teacher and housewife. We were all about broader choices. I just don't like to see women belittled if they choose one of the more traditional jobs.

 

[JaniceM]

I am close to people whose politics, religion, or lifestyle are very different from mine. For now, we are able to either dicuss our ideas or ignore our differences.

This is fine, as long as both parties are respectful and make the relationship a priority. But if one is "eager" to change the other's opinion, that is disrespect and the relationship is over.

Same with me.

 

[Lewkat]

That drug is not valium, but is closely related to thorazine.

 

[Bella]

That drug is not valium, but is closely related to thorazine.

No, it's not Valium. Although they're both psychotropic drugs. Thorazine is an antipsychotic. Correct me if I'm wrong, Lew, but wasn't it used to treat schizophrenia and doesn't have the tranquilizing effects of Valium? I don't think Thorazine is prescribed any more because of several serious side effects. And wasn't Mornidine prescribed for morning sickness?

 

[Lewkat]

No, it's not Valium. Although they're both psychotropic drugs. Thorazine is an antipsychotic. Correct me if I'm wrong, Lew, but wasn't it used to treat schizophrenia and doesn't have the tranquilizing effects of Valium? I don't think Thorazine is prescribed any more because of several serious side effects. And wasn't Mornidine prescribed for morning sickness?

Yes, it was, Bella. It made virtual zombies out of the patients. Valium is diazepam and primarily a muscle relaxant as well as an anti-anxiety drug. It was found to be highly addictive and we called the blue 10 mg. tab. we gave to patients, the "blue death." Mornidine was primarialy for morning sickness, but not very effective at all. Compazine was a better drug.

 

[Warrigal]

My oldest son is married to a woman whose politics I absolutely cannot stand. I love her with all my heart. Since the day she married my son he's been the happiest man I know. In all these years, this angel of a daughter-in-law doesn't even know where I stand politically, because there's no way I'll let politics ruin my chances of hanging out with those two.

(don't even get the idea she's a cookie-baking, vacuum-pushing Mrs Cleaver-type. this woman rescues bats and collects skulls)

Sounds like my niece, but at the opposite end of the political spectrum*.

*I don't use the term "political divide" because that is much too simplistic an expression.
Most people fall somewhere in the middle of the spectrum.

 

[SeniorBen]

Yes, it was, Bella. It made virtual zombies out of the patients. Valium is diazepam and primarily a muscle relaxant as well as an anti-anxiety drug. It was found to be highly addictive and we called the blue 10 mg. tab. we gave to patients, the "blue death." Mornidine was primarialy for morning sickness, but not very effective at all. Compazine was a better drug.

I was given a valium before a surgical procedure and if there was ever a "happy pill," that was it! The procedure would have been horrible without it, but instead, I didn't suffer much at all.

 

[mrstime]

DH and I were politically totally different from my family for years, after we came to Canada and got involved with politics here, we became more in line with my family. Asked by an Aunt why we left the party, I said I didn't leave the party as much as they ran off and left me. When we didn't agree, my family still loved us and we still loved them.

 

[Lewkat]

I was given a valium before a surgical procedure and if there was ever a "happy pill," that was it! The procedure would have been horrible without it, but instead, I didn't suffer much at all.

It has its good uses, believe me.

 

[Alligatorob]

I was given a valium before a surgical procedure and if there was ever a "happy pill," that was it! The procedure would have been horrible without it, but instead, I didn't suffer much at all.

For my recent surgery I got a happy something just before, not sure what it was or if it was intravenous or a pill. No matter it worked pretty well.

The couple of shots of morphine I got after waking up were the best though, I could really get addicted to that stuff!

 

[rwb]

I prefer to associate with people that share my political view point - including relatives. Listening to them is like trying to learn to eat something that you tried once, it made you violently ill, and you were throwing up for the next week!! Why do I need that kind of aggravation?

 

[Mr. Ed]

Shouldn't love anybody who doesn't think like you. It is conflictual and against human nature.

 

[Book Worm]

In my book club of all things, we have a rule no politics no religion, keep it friendly. Believe it or not we still have a few very opinionated people who insist on bashing other people. It drives me batty and I am the one interrupting and saying no politics so stop.

 

[RadishRose]

In my book club of all things, we have a rule no politics no religion, keep it friendly. Believe it or not we still have a few very opinionated people who insist on bashing other people. It drives me batty and I am the one interrupting and saying no politics so stop.

Annoying, isn't it?

 

[Sassycakes]

When my husband was working he was around Politicians from both sides of the aisle. We had close friends that favored each party. We always changed the subject instead of getting in a debate.

 

[J-Kat]

I’ve learned to avoid the topic. My preferences place me squarely in the minority among my family and friends and I don’t care to debate, explain myself or change my views. My hairstylist says many of his customers attempt to engage him in political discussion by repeating some of the nutty stuff they read (and believe) from social media and his favorite response is “Really?”. Typically they take this as interest and just continue talking. He said he doesn’t have to say another word.

 

[Remy]

Oh, believe me, I was turned off forever. Just didn't want to make a dramatic exit I guess.

You handled it with class. Whoever that POS was. Seriously WTF? Were there any other reactions. I don't think I could have kept my mouth shut.

 

[Pepper]

One person was in bathroom, so me, her & one other woman (can't remember who). It's an uncommon happening among some old whites around here. My reaction was physical, just got up & put my hat on. She profusely apologized. Sat down, subject changed.

 

[Tish]

As a rule, we don't discuss politics or religion when we gather together.

I think I would handle it with the usual, that's your opinion and you are entitled to it, as I am entitled to mine and ignoring that subject.

 

[Brookswood]

As a radical middle-middle-of-the-road moderate, I get both sides angry with me. As a result I bring a plastic food container with me, which I fill with desserts before making my escape.

 

[Jaiden]

I've lost touch with a long term friend because he got totally engrossed in conspiracy theories. I told him we should both keep our opinions to ourselves and just enjoy the aspects of our friendship that were agreeable to both of us, but he persisted in trying to convince me that his beliefs were correct. And I'm talking about anti-government, anti-armed forces and anti-police theories that I found completely offensive. I finally told him that if he didn't stop lecturing me and inundating me with email, then I didn't want to stay in touch with him. His response was to say that I'm afraid to hear the truth - and that was the end of it.

Since then, 2 other friends have also stopped talking to him. It really hurts to lose a friend, but enough is enough.

 

[Jules]

Things were so much more peaceful when the conversation rules were no religion, no politics, no s*x.

Funny how we can’t use that last word here when half the standup comics go into incredible details. I don’t want to get this kicked underground.

 

[Fyrefox]

Religion and s*x were never discussed in my parents house growing up (there was little of either, hah!), but politics and prejudice sometimes reared their ugly heads at the dinner table. My parents had many commendable qualities, but were racists and homophobes. One of the greatest challenges of my life was reconciling love for my parents with abhorrence of their prejudices and right-wing politics…

 

[Pepper]

Things were so much more peaceful when the conversation rules were no religion, no politics, no s*x.

Funny how we can’t use that last word here when half the standup comics go into incredible details. I don’t want to get this kicked underground.

Even if underground, it's still open for discussion, right? Don't know, that's why I'm asking.

 

[Paco Dennis]

Most all my family has very different political and religious beliefs. That is OK by me, plus I don't argue with them, but try to understand their point of view. Everyone has a different take , mine is not THE right one.