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So, my dad usually goes to my uncle's house on Thanksgiving. This year, with the email invitation sent by my aunt, there was a prohibition against discussing politics. Apparently, my cousins (who are 32 and 37 years old) are special snowflakes and need safe spaces.
My dad didn't take too kindly or it, as he is set in his ways and doesn't like being silenced. So he isn't going and I don't blame him.
So, my dad usually goes to my uncle's house on Thanksgiving. This year, with the email invitation sent by my aunt, there was a prohibition against discussing politics. Apparently, my cousins (who are 32 and 37 years old) are special snowflakes and need safe spaces.
My dad didn't take too kindly or it, as he is set in his ways and doesn't like being silenced. So he isn't going and I don't blame him.
After reading the OP, you, and others, I'm giving thanks today that national politics is never a part of our Thanksgiving conversations. The notion that the election is actually disrupting a day like Thanksgiving, one day, a few hours, indicates your dad is a 'snowflake' in his own way.
After reading the OP, you, and others, I'm giving thanks today that national politics is never a part of our Thanksgiving conversations. The notion that the election is actually disrupting a day like Thanksgiving, one day, a few hours, indicates your dad is a 'snowflake' in his own way.
Maybe, but as a combat veteran I think he's earned the right to talk about politics if he wants. My cousins? Not so much.
So, my dad usually goes to my uncle's house on Thanksgiving. This year, with the email invitation sent by my aunt, there was a prohibition against discussing politics. Apparently, my cousins (who are 32 and 37 years old) are special snowflakes and need safe spaces.
My dad didn't take too kindly or it, as he is set in his ways and doesn't like being silenced. So he isn't going and I don't blame him.
As Conservatives, we naturally are much more tolerant than the Safe Space seeking Snowflakes. I think Conservative should offer to lecture Liberals about learning to be tolerant of others with differing opinion and ideas.
So, my dad usually goes to my uncle's house on Thanksgiving. This year, with the email invitation sent by my aunt, there was a prohibition against discussing politics. Apparently, my cousins (who are 32 and 37 years old) are special snowflakes and need safe spaces.
My dad didn't take too kindly or it, as he is set in his ways and doesn't like being silenced. So he isn't going and I don't blame him.
After reading the OP, you, and others, I'm giving thanks today that national politics is never a part of our Thanksgiving conversations. The notion that the election is actually disrupting a day like Thanksgiving, one day, a few hours, indicates your dad is a 'snowflake' in his own way.
Depends. If politics is usually discussed, anyone wishing to squash such free speech is a special snowflake, undeserving of time spent with family.
Depends. If politics is usually discussed, anyone wishing to squash such free speech is a special snowflake, undeserving of time spent with family.
It should be like any other family event day.
It has been discussed for years at family events. I agree with his decision as well. I don't agree with him telling my aunt and uncle that he couldn't make it because his legs weren't doing well (he's 78 with bad circulation). He should tell them why he isn't going, but he doesn't want to cause trouble.
Maybe, but as a combat veteran I think he's earned the right to talk about politics if he wants. My cousins? Not so much.
Perhaps not, but what about your uncle's right to request that certain topics be avoided *in his house?*
Jeez, I remember when I was growing up, the rule of thumb was to avoid the topics of politics and religion at almost any social gathering, particularly when they were known to be sore subjects. It wasn't political correctness, it was just good manners.
Perhaps not, but what about your uncle's right to request that certain topics be avoided *in his house?*
Jeez, I remember when I was growing up, the rule of thumb was to avoid the topics of politics and religion at almost any social gathering, particularly when they were known to be sore subjects. It wasn't political correctness, it was just good manners.
My family talked about them all the time, disagreed tons, still loved each other.
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