Would you end a date upon finding out your companion voted for G.W. Bush and still doesn't regret it?

Question

This has happened to me more than once. I don't abruptly leave, but I politely let them know there is nowhere to go from that point on, and it's the last time I will be seeing them.

They've had, what, 6.5 years now to come to their senses...

Answer 1

Absolutely.

I'd also send them the link to this film (Zeitgeist, the movie) and insist that they view it.

Answer 2

Well first of all timssterling is in the wrong part of Texas apparently...either that or I'm 1 of 3. Anyway...if I had only been on one date with the person before finding out about their political stupidity then I probably just wouldn't answer their calls or call them. If I had gotten to know them beyond that then I'd probably keep em around a bit to be able to argue with em :) I like arguing. Although, anyone who supports Bush probably couldn't hold a conversation to save their life anyway so I probably wouldn't be that interested in them to begin with :)

Answer 3

I don't end dates or relationships just because someone disagree's with my politics. If anything, it makes a relationship more interesting to know that we can "discuss" our differences in a mature and adult manner. I can name 2 great examples of this: Arnold Schwarznegger is a moderate republican married to a devout democrat with ties to the Kennedy's. James Carrville, a staunch liberal is married to a very devout ultra-conservative republican. The next time, take the time to learn about somebody before passing judgement on them. You may find that a person with a different outlook is really good for you and a refreshing change. And people say liberals are supposed to be open minded. I am a devout, and single, conservative who voted for Bush. Would you like a date?

Answer 4

heck, no! at least, not till after dessert...the way i see it, if she's that stupid, i can probably trick her into paying for both our meals, and then just tell her "oops, i just remembered, i'm married! gotta run! toodles..." and she'll never know the difference!
JUST kidding...no, i have no problem being around neocons in a social setting...it's hours of fun distracting them with shiny objects-another fun trick is to nail a quarter to the table next to someone who looks poor...the neocon will try all sorts of tricks to get that coin before the poor person spots it...and if you get bored with that, all you have to do is yell "HEY! there's a war going on-any volunteers?" and just stand back and watch them run around in circles wetting themselves...sometimes they'll ask the busboy to take their place...it's a SCREAM!

Answer 5

I know where you're coming from, but I think you're being premature. In 2001 I started dating my now fiance. He was a Gore-voting Democrat and I was a Bush-voting Republican. That was a little bit of a problem, but luckily he was a libertarian-leaning Democrat and I was a libertarian-leaning Republican, so after spending a year or so finding common ground, we realized that we would rather be Libertarians. Now we hate the Republicans and the Democrats. Political differences are sometimes insurmountable since they merely reflect what you think is right and wrong, but I wouldn't let one man that you don't like (George W. Bush) ruin some good dates that you could be having. I don't regret voting for Bush because at the time I think I made one of the better decisions that I could have, so have some compassion for people you're dating.

Answer 6

Well, I can understand it if you are that single-minded in your pursuit of a romantic companion. Compatible political views are very helpful to a stable marriage, so too is civil discourse very helpful to a stable country. Try it. You both might learn something.

Answer 7

I would not ask her out on another date, unless she's really hot. Then I might be able to overlook her politics.

Answer 8

Do you give them back all the money they threw down on you? Just curious. I voted for him twice, and he only lost me on the fence. and the immigration thing.

I think that is rad that you cannot get over yourself. I do not hold your views against you. I think our country is great and i love that we can argue about issues and criticize EVERYONE without them "flagging" us like they do on here.

I think everyone is frustrated with our country but that is because we all want it to be the country we dream of. It is gonna take both of us to get there not just you or just me. How is that gonna happen if you won't go out with us anymore?

How a about a cup of coffee, my treat really. You can even be mean to me and call me stupid if it makes you feel warm inside. Really, the left and the right agree on so much it is only when we focus on our differences that it becomes difficult to respect each other.

Cheers. I hope you give me a chance to change your mind. I offer you a chance to change mine.

Answer 9

You know, that's pretty sad if you judge others and base your personal life off of political affiliations. I'm guessing you won't allow people to be your friends if they don't agree with you on a political point of view either. That's pretty sad. Hopefully one day you'll get out of tunnel vision and see the light.

Answer 10

Good thinking Miss. I have a slightly argumentative nature and get a bit of a buzz from it if my adversary is worthy and mistaked that for chemistry when I was younger.

And don't buy it when he says he just wants to here your point of view and learn. He only wants to learn what underwear you have on or how to convert you to the cause as a conquest.

Answer 11

Well I wouldn't just get up a leave before them paying for drinks and the meal! Republicans are cheap you gotta' hit them when they are willing to pay! But I guess I would get a sick sinking feeling upon notification of being Dubya' loving. But that would mean give 'em a fake cellphone number (always rings busy*) and don't call me I'll call you.

Watch Seinfield for date-dumping clues... Feign illness at the end of the meal.
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