Somehow… I should be happy eating alone. I don’t have to dress fancy. I don’t have to mind my manners. Religion and political topics are forgotten. The only thing I have to do is… make sure the cats don’t steal my food! (Grin!)
Politicians are tools. They are at the mercy of multi-national financial institutions, big pharma, etc…which own all of the major media outlets, who in turn promulgate the narratives that shape our perceptions of the world. Way too much on this topic for this small space. The early works of Adam Smith and currently Noam Chomsky are eye opening.
How to avoid discussing politics at the Thanksgiving table. First, surround yourself with those of the same political bent so you all agree and have no need to discuss; second, make a dinner so good, people are eating and not talking.
One good thing about this Thanksgiving, my niece won’t be coming out because she did that over the summer. She did it smartly. First to those she thought would be ok with it (there are a few bible banging idiots in my extended family) and eventually to her parents. Much more easier than a big announcement at a big gathering.
pschearer Premium Member almost 4 years ago
Someone on TV offered advice on how to avoid unpleasant discussions: Create a distraction! Immediately burn something!
Ahuehuete almost 4 years ago
Why didn’t we think of that before?
Enter.Name.Here almost 4 years ago
Plenty of family bickering around. No need to have to add any of the political type. Did you hear about cousin Larry? Damn shame.
;-)
I Mad Am I almost 4 years ago
Somehow… I should be happy eating alone. I don’t have to dress fancy. I don’t have to mind my manners. Religion and political topics are forgotten. The only thing I have to do is… make sure the cats don’t steal my food! (Grin!)
Happy Thanksgiving Everyone!
Doug K almost 4 years ago
Many face-to-face discussions are not happening because we’re not even getting together.
rshive almost 4 years ago
Good thing to eliminate.
constantine48 almost 4 years ago
Our politicians should be thankful that we haven’t tied them up, tossed them onto a boat, and shipped them one-way to Antarctica.
Mordock999 Premium Member almost 4 years ago
Jane!
What in the World is that on your plate??
jagedlo almost 4 years ago
Especially in her case…you guys have seen how handy she is with a club, right?
The Butler almost 4 years ago
Seat the ‘LOSERS’ at the kiddies table
vaughnrl2003 Premium Member almost 4 years ago
It’s to late for avoiding political discussion. Now we all should get under the tables to avoid political fallout. …very toxic.
dflak almost 4 years ago
Three things not to talk about over dinner or in the office: sex, politics and religion.
At our age sex is something we can barely remember. We do agree on religion. We stay away from politics.
dflak almost 4 years ago
Three things not to talk about over dinner or in the office: sex, politics and religion.
So we should avoid discussing ACC basketball here in North Carolina.
ACC basketball is as good as sex, controversial as politics and people definitely believe in it.
Sports is always good for a “safe” family argument.
Michael G. almost 4 years ago
If only …
Huckleberry Hiroshima almost 4 years ago
Happy Thanksgiving, fellow Americans. You Canadians have already had yours, so.. hi, how are you? Would you like a piece of lettuce?
rondm66 almost 4 years ago
Not funny.
Plainsman4 Premium Member almost 4 years ago
If only we had known that sooner.
ericrgrant almost 4 years ago
Politicians are tools. They are at the mercy of multi-national financial institutions, big pharma, etc…which own all of the major media outlets, who in turn promulgate the narratives that shape our perceptions of the world. Way too much on this topic for this small space. The early works of Adam Smith and currently Noam Chomsky are eye opening.
tygrkhat40 almost 4 years ago
How to avoid discussing politics at the Thanksgiving table. First, surround yourself with those of the same political bent so you all agree and have no need to discuss; second, make a dinner so good, people are eating and not talking.
JPuzzleWhiz almost 4 years ago
I like the way they refer to you-know-what in the first panel without mentioning it by name.
Alberta Oil Premium Member almost 4 years ago
Amateurs.. True Americans can argue politics while separated by a lot more than 6 feet.
Zebrastripes almost 4 years ago
Ain’t that the truth …
Teto85 Premium Member almost 4 years ago
One good thing about this Thanksgiving, my niece won’t be coming out because she did that over the summer. She did it smartly. First to those she thought would be ok with it (there are a few bible banging idiots in my extended family) and eventually to her parents. Much more easier than a big announcement at a big gathering.
BlueKnight1966 almost 4 years ago
If you’re eating your TG meal this way, you deserve to be subjects rather than citizens.
David Huie Green LoveJoyAndPeace almost 4 years ago
But that’s the most fun part!!
Night-Gaunt49[Bozo is Boffo] almost 4 years ago
The SARS.cov.2 virus is gone mutated.
fstop8 almost 4 years ago
If they did Biden would think he was going to a new country to make more money for his family.
csmvick almost 4 years ago
Amen to Constantine48 ! ! !
coiledTesla almost 4 years ago
I had a dream last night…