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Comment from T B Botts
Another great post Katherine. I have liberal friends, but we pretty much don't discuss politics. My brothers and I are all on the same page, but not so sure of my sister. My parents were both Democrats, but weren't liberal. The way my dad spoke against the government when I was growing up I just assumed he was a Republican. It's too bad the the party has been
taken over by radicals. The Republicans are on a slippery slope as well I fear. It would be great if we could all agree to disagree and remember that families are forever. Blessings.
Tom
reply by the author on 30-Apr-2021
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Another great post Katherine. I have liberal friends, but we pretty much don't discuss politics. My brothers and I are all on the same page, but not so sure of my sister. My parents were both Democrats, but weren't liberal. The way my dad spoke against the government when I was growing up I just assumed he was a Republican. It's too bad the the party has been
taken over by radicals. The Republicans are on a slippery slope as well I fear. It would be great if we could all agree to disagree and remember that families are forever. Blessings.
Tom
Comment Written 30-Apr-2021
reply by the author on 30-Apr-2021
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It would, indeed, be great. I hope you're wrong about the repubs, tho I do think the Old Guard are so dug in with their aristocratic snobbery and power that they would not stand together as a party as the dems do., BUT, by '22 they may (should) be so fed up with what the dems have done, they might, if that's going to defeat them.
I know my father would not be a democrat today, though he was back then.
Thank you for your kind words!
K
Comment from judiverse
I've read of families becoming divided by politics. That must make it difficult when there are family get togethers. They shouldn't let their differences spoil their relationships. (Just between us, I think it's the liberals who are more likely to become disagreeable over politics.)
By the way, I made your pecan pie recipe. Delicious. I like the crusty top. I'm lazy, so I used whipped topping. judi
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I've read of families becoming divided by politics. That must make it difficult when there are family get togethers. They shouldn't let their differences spoil their relationships. (Just between us, I think it's the liberals who are more likely to become disagreeable over politics.)
By the way, I made your pecan pie recipe. Delicious. I like the crusty top. I'm lazy, so I used whipped topping. judi
Comment Written 30-Apr-2021
reply by the author on 30-Apr-2021
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laughing. great. Am glad you like it, and it is quick and easy. Since they have real whipped cream topping in a spray can, now, I might do that, too.
I have two sisters. The one in CA got so mad at our other sister and me she disowned us! I couldn't believe it. Stupid and ridiculous.
However, my Repub sister said it is sure peaceful lately.
Comment from lyenochka
Amen to that! Love for each other in families and in the Lord's Family should overpower any political stance. That's why I appreciate you, Katharine - we can differ politically but love each other in the Lord!
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Amen to that! Love for each other in families and in the Lord's Family should overpower any political stance. That's why I appreciate you, Katharine - we can differ politically but love each other in the Lord!
Comment Written 30-Apr-2021
reply by the author on 30-Apr-2021
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yes ma'am. absolutely.
Poor Debra white has had a bad reaction to the vaccine and feels terrible. I told her you said we did have until the 2nd to finish. Told her to rest and forget it for today.
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Thanks for encouraging her and letting her know she can relax. Said a prayer for her. I think younger people have more of a reaction. But my mom had flu symptoms after her second dose but my dad was just fine. It's hard to guess with such variable individual reactions.
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if that's true, on the whole, (younger people having more of a reaction), I wonder why? Would think it would be just the opposite.
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The way I heard it explained was that younger people have stronger immune systems and so have a stronger reaction. But us older ones have weaker immune system. The vaccine works with our immune systems.
Comment from Susan Louise Gabriel
Kay,
I'll bet you wrote this just for me and my family! :-? Although I'm sure this isn't unique to us, you have captured the issue well in only a few words.
Thank you for sharing!
Sue
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Kay,
I'll bet you wrote this just for me and my family! :-? Although I'm sure this isn't unique to us, you have captured the issue well in only a few words.
Thank you for sharing!
Sue
Comment Written 30-Apr-2021
reply by the author on 30-Apr-2021
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'fraid not. My youngest sister - in CA, of course, has DISOWNED my other sister and me over politics!!!
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Does it seem to be the left side of the equation that can't live and let live?
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their name, "liberal" is a misnomer ( or however you spell it)
Comment from Raffaelina Lowcock
In our family, there is a mother and one son, Conservative. Three sons Liberal. Our motto? We do not EVER discuss politics when en masse
(together)
Ralf
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In our family, there is a mother and one son, Conservative. Three sons Liberal. Our motto? We do not EVER discuss politics when en masse
(together)
Ralf
Comment Written 30-Apr-2021
reply by the author on 30-Apr-2021
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I guess that's best. Everybody is so adamant in their feelings. Although, really, Ralf, wouldn't you be interested to know what they think is good about Biden's and the Left's policies? I would. And have been asking in my posts, but nobody has answered.
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I have been told by one of the Liberals, to stop watching Fox because it is fake news. Can you believe the stupidity of that statement? I dare not speak my mind if I want peace.
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Good grief. Too bad you can't SUGGEST they fact check!!!!
Comment from Debra White
Hello Katharine :)
This can be such a problem...
Why should a difference in opinion put a huge wedge between a family?
Surely we can agree to disagree.
A well written and presented 5/7/5
Best wishes, Debra
reply by the author on 30-Apr-2021
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Hello Katharine :)
This can be such a problem...
Why should a difference in opinion put a huge wedge between a family?
Surely we can agree to disagree.
A well written and presented 5/7/5
Best wishes, Debra
Comment Written 30-Apr-2021
reply by the author on 30-Apr-2021
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you're right. That's the way it should be but unfortunately in a lot of cases, it's not.
thanks, Deb!
Comment from royowen
Falling out because of politics is pretty terrible, I can't believe that, that reason falls well below the meaning of family and friendship, I sympathise, thank you for posting. This is a marvellous post, well done, blessings Roy
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Falling out because of politics is pretty terrible, I can't believe that, that reason falls well below the meaning of family and friendship, I sympathise, thank you for posting. This is a marvellous post, well done, blessings Roy
Comment Written 30-Apr-2021
reply by the author on 30-Apr-2021
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thanks Roy. I know whereof I speak. My own California sister has told my SC sister and me that she has disowned us!! over politics. Totally un called for and sad.
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Not a good reason
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no, it's not.
Comment from Alcreator Litt Dear
This 5-7-5 poem speaks true political thoughts and practices today, as the politicians do divide families and public follow them but the poet wishes public should not cherish such politicians and their thoughts but change love; well said, well done; thanks for sharing this. ALCREATOR
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This 5-7-5 poem speaks true political thoughts and practices today, as the politicians do divide families and public follow them but the poet wishes public should not cherish such politicians and their thoughts but change love; well said, well done; thanks for sharing this. ALCREATOR
Comment Written 30-Apr-2021
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thank you, sir. You're absolutely right.
Comment from Patty Palmer
That's very insightful. The way the country is going right now I think there are a lot of people who don't see eye to eye of what's going on. We could end up with a civil war right inside our homes between spouses. Great job!
Patty
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That's very insightful. The way the country is going right now I think there are a lot of people who don't see eye to eye of what's going on. We could end up with a civil war right inside our homes between spouses. Great job!
Patty
Comment Written 30-Apr-2021
reply by the author on 30-Apr-2021
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yep. families splitting, like the country. what have we come to?
thanks for reading and for your comments.
Comment from Iza Deleanu
Politics divide and it's hard to keep families under the same room and roof if one is stubborn than the other. Thank you for sharing and good luck with your writings.
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Politics divide and it's hard to keep families under the same room and roof if one is stubborn than the other. Thank you for sharing and good luck with your writings.
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Comment Written 30-Apr-2021
reply by the author on 30-Apr-2021
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thanks, Iza
How do you escape the FS word count police with 2 sentences. they make sure I write the requisite 150 are whatever it is.