How do you feel when in a social setting (like at work or out with social aquantances) politics comes up?

Question

I ask because, I get uncomfy. I especially dont like am uncomfortable with extremes left or right wingers. I am my self a left, liberal and usually vote that way. U?

Answer 1

Good question! I do NOT talk politics at work or with family, with VERY few exceptions. Most of the people I know have a different view than I do. Why get into an argument?

I reserve all my thoughts for this board!

Answer 2

I don't think anyone should argue politics at work. The work place is a place to do what you are paid to do. I always vote Republican now, since the last several years, especially. When liberals rant and rave at work and speak highly of Bill Clinton, I just ignore them and keep my mouth shut. I am one of the silent majority that help to elect Bush, in the landslide over Kerry. If someone wishes to vote for people with no morals then I say let them. They have the right to be ignorant.

Answer 3

I don't voice my opinion.
Nothing will be resolved in such a conversation because it's just two people taking turns talking about what they feel is most important without trying to see the other's point of view. I usually say something sarcastic about all politics in general to get everyone to agree on a certain aspect of politics and move on to a different subject.

Answer 4

You should respect another person's politics, but only to the extent that you would respect their opinion that their children are cute and their lover good-looking.

Answer 5

Never discuss politics or religion unless you're looking for trouble!

Answer 6

I'm a righty...........but your right I hate it.......all it does is escalate into an arguement ....I also hate when work comes up.I get enough of work without having to talk about it on my day off.

Answer 7

don't be afraid to say what you believe in. that's what the self-righteos are afraid of, that someone may speak out about something they don't like.