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[–] [email protected] 33 points 1 day ago* (last edited 1 day ago) (4 children)

I generally refrain from discussing politics anywhere I'm trying to have a good time. People are really bad at discussing political topics without getting all riled up. It's exactly the same as religious topics, people get weirdly combatant. I find it much easier to have a good time if you just keep that stuff to yourself as much as possible.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 8 hours ago

People are really bad at discussing political topics without getting all riled up

Understatement of the century, lol. And social media's influence has only exacerbated the overall polarization/radicalization, making civil discussion in that area feel like even more of a pipe dream as time goes on.

[–] [email protected] 14 points 1 day ago (2 children)

let's make it a drinking game! Every time you hear your aunt from across the table say that global warming is fake - take a shot!

[–] skulblaka 13 points 1 day ago (1 children)

Didn't you hear? Global warming is real now, the Democrats are using weather magic to stir up Jewish hurricanes into conservative-voting areas.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 8 hours ago* (last edited 8 hours ago)

but why aren't the jews putting that capability to use in gaza?

relevant xkcd : https://xkcd.com/808/

[–] [email protected] 5 points 1 day ago (1 children)

But my LIVER?!?! Not like my health insurance is going to cover the bill.

[–] [email protected] 9 points 1 day ago (1 children)

Just drink until your liver feels better.

[–] [email protected] 6 points 1 day ago (1 children)

Thanks for the advice, SatansMaggotyCumFart.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 day ago

That probably stains fabrics, eh?

[–] [email protected] 16 points 1 day ago

I have lost track of the times that a liberal/conservative acquaintance has completely gone off on one at me, completely oblivious to the fact that I'm biting my lip for the sake of politeness. The irony is that it's always "you can't say anything these days" etc etc I KNOW MATE, I CAN'T

[–] [email protected] 4 points 1 day ago

Same. Politics isn't my whole identity and I like to take a break from it sometimes.