Haven't been in a while but I just wanted to chime in. I hate talking about politics, especially because so many people are even more stupid than I find a way too be. But mostly because I find it to be an exercise in futility especially with individuals my age. My father on the other hand hates talking with his family because they are all liberal New Englanders and very arrogant and rude about it. Despite being the one who made the most out of himself they act like he is a buffoon and it annoys me let alone him. Every time we see them or he talks to them he is inexorably pulled into a political discussion which will result in rather heated Irish discourse. It has sadly gotten to the point where he hasn't been back to see his family since his mother died. Even his aunties and uncles (great aunts and uncles) who absolutely adore him since he was the first born of the family. Its especially sad because it is mostly his brothers and sisters.

So despite being the resident loudmouth hot head you all know me as I absolutely loathe talking about politics with liberal friends mostly because I have seen how disastrous it can be and I dislike pointless confrontation.