Friends and Politics.

Never made much difference to me. Politics is such a small part of who and what I am. Music, for example, is a much greater passion of mine. I have and have had friends of all political persuasions. Hell, my last girlfriend was an out and out avowed Marxist. I saw you post something on facebook once I'm going to feed back here because I thought it was a great post. You said words to the effect of, "I don't care what your politics are or what we may debate, all are welcome at my back yard fire."

Whatever happened to middle of the road types? And all things in moderation? Why does everything have to be so extreme? There are shades of grey after all. I am glad that the demontrations came off peacefully and that no one was damaged...

I agree and I do this with a couple of liberal friends. Usually the day ends with them questioning their own beliefs....

I totally agree and I think you and I could do it, don't you...lol? Also, I believe we could actually hold a conversation about politics on the ride and, contrary to what some other posters have written, I don't think I'd end up doubting my own beliefs or accusing you of starving babies either. I think we could have a pleasant ride and some stimulating discussion even if we had to agree to disagree on a number - probably a LARGE number - of things! Annie

My best friend of 46 years could not possibly be more different than me. We have different political views, lifestyles and we basically are complete opposites. So why has this friendship lasted over so many years? We just like each other regardless of our differences and maybe because of them. I really don't know but we made a pact when we were 12 not to let anything ever ever ruin our friendship. If we have a disagreement then one of us has to be big enough to make the call to save our friendship. The rule also is that the person who doesn't make that call..can't hang up. Basically we had to focus on the friendship itself over and beyond the problems. It worked for us. 46 yrs and still best of friends...still hang out...it can be done if you really value the friendship itself

I completely agree. I was VERY happy to hear that the counter protest that went along with the state workers protest over the weekend went completely preacefully. They estimate over 40,000 were there saturday. Not one fight. Nothing. No arrests. Completely peaceful. THAT is the way to disagree!

I find the easiest way to be friends with a liberal is to never discuss politics. It's very difficult for them to stay on topic and any discussion that challenges their points goes off on emotional tangents until somehow I am responsible for children starving in Africa. We could drive to the protests together only if we listened to music all the way there and back, discussing only where to stop for lunch.