All of the names in this diary have been changed...
Last night my wife and I went to a dinner party that a friend was hosting. These were new friends to her so I was on my best behavior. The host, Frank, had a lifelong friend visiting from CT. The friend, James, Mrs. Dogdad, another person, and I were chatting about his visit to Seattle, his job, etc... I don't know what prompted it, but James announces he is gay, a Republican and absolutely thinks Obama is wrong on everything. See below for details...
After Franks announcement, I say, "Wow, really, you are the first Log Cabin Republican I have ever met. You and are truly on the opposite end of the spectrum politically. That's cool and everyone is entitled to their own opinion."
I was hoping that would be the end of the conversation. I tend to get a little heated when discussing politics and avoid it with strangers. I hoped he would drop the subject and we moved onto talking about something else.
When we finally sat down to eat, I ended up with a seat next to James. Another person, Mary, asks if anyone has seen the movie, Obama 2016? Frank says he hasn't but it is just a propaganda piece. I suggested we change the subject.
For some reason, Mary decided to quip, "It was interesting, there were some interesting insights as to what he will do if he wins again." At this point, I turn and look at my wife. She knows that look, it is the look of, "I want to get the frack out of here or I'm going to rip someone's head off." She squeezes my leg in a sign of, "It's ok, let it go...."
James bursts out and practically yells, "Well, I saw it and it is all true. We all know that Obama is a Socialist and a Communist. He will ruin this country if he wins again."
I look at James straight in the eyes, and tell him, "Drop it and change subjects or I will crush you with facts vs. name calling and hyperbole." By this time Mrs. Dogdad is squeezing my leg fast and furiously.
Frank pipes up with, "Lets talk about sex."
I respond with, "No, let's go for religion." We all get a laugh and the subject changes for the rest of the night.
The lesson from last night. You really can't engage and civilly discuss the situation with people like this. Their minds are made up and they will go to the extreme in any kind of discussion. Writing this has pissed me off again!
I just don't understand what is wrong with these people! The only solution is GOTV your ASSES off! We have GOT to win this one for Obama!
Update
Frank's wife just emailed Mrs. Dogdad to apologize for James behavior. They don't agree with him politically and try to ignore it. She could tell James was going overboard and felt bad about it.
I told the Mrs. to let her know that there weren't any hard feelings on my part. I'm used to it and I'm a big boy. :)