Do any of you make a point to avoid politics at Thanksgiving dinner? I’m really hoping for a peaceful holiday this year.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:My daughter likes to joke about Trump and even cracks jokes about Charlie Kirk, and my brother is most likely showing up in his Trump hat. I’m just trying to prevent any tension or arguments at the table.

If you’ve dealt with mixed political views in the family, how do you keep things respectful and drama-free during the holidays?

I would ask anyone who made a joke about Charlie Kirk’s murder to leave immediately and never come back to another family function.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:My daughter likes to joke about Trump and even cracks jokes about Charlie Kirk, and my brother is most likely showing up in his Trump hat. I’m just trying to prevent any tension or arguments at the table.

If you’ve dealt with mixed political views in the family, how do you keep things respectful and drama-free during the holidays?

The days of being accommodating and polite are over. This is not a disagreement about tax policy. If you are MAGA you support child abuse, corruption and attacking u.s. citizens on the basis of their skin color. If you have MAGA family, they should be grateful to be included and consider their good fortune to be fed and warm.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:My daughter likes to joke about Trump and even cracks jokes about Charlie Kirk, and my brother is most likely showing up in his Trump hat. I’m just trying to prevent any tension or arguments at the table.

If you’ve dealt with mixed political views in the family, how do you keep things respectful and drama-free during the holidays?

I would ask anyone who made a joke about Charlie Kirk’s murder to leave immediately and never come back to another family function.

She didn’t say the jokes were about the murder. Charlie Kirk’s beliefs are fair game for fodder.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:We aren't getting together with them. That's how we are keeping it peaceful.

Same here. I haven't spoke to my parents in 6 months. I just can't deal with them as a fed married to a fed.

[Anonymous]

In my family, we are all liberal but there is a huge income gap (rich vs working class). We try to not discuss politics because we all get depressed.

[Anonymous]

My parents and I have an understanding that we do not discuss politics. When we're with my extended family I get up and walk away if politics come up. My uncle is a big Trump fan and sometimes doesn't keep his mouth shut.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Everyone at our dinner is on the same side, thank goodness!

+1

Even my Republican brothers are on the anti-Trump side.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I don't have Trumpers at my Thanksgiving table. That's how I keep things peaceful.

If a MAGA showed up at any t-giving I was invited to, I would demand they leave immediately and never come back!

[Anonymous]

Ugh, I wish we had no Trumpers. Unfortunately it’s my in-law and not my own family, so I need to be polite. I have so many things I want to say but will likely hold my tongue.

We do go around the table and say thanks. If anyone has ideas for what I could say that would not be considered rude but also acknowledge everything going on, please share. Not trying to be petty but gosh these people have gotten us into such a mess and one focused on cruelty and making rich people richer.

[Anonymous]

There is no place for politics at our Thanksgiving table.

[Anonymous]

Ok. I'm a very politically active Democrat, married to someone who voted for Trump this last time. (But not the first two times!).

Here's how I see it. I love my husband, and I love my relatives who voted for the person I detest and totally lack respect for. #47 has cost me plenty already, because I think he has greatly weakened my country. (And I love America! even though I don't put flags all over myself).

We won't talk politics, at all. We will appreciate being together, the kids being a year older, the good food, the traditions. Geez, some of these people may not be alive next year. (We're getting up there).

I don't understand how anyone could vote for Trump, and I loathe him, but I also love people I have known for years, and I hope they'll figure out how wrong their vote was. But we're not talking about that on Turkey Day.

[Anonymous]

The most outspoken MAGA in my extended family lost his job as a consequence of DOGE actions in the federal government, and has been keeping a low profile since.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:My daughter likes to joke about Trump and even cracks jokes about Charlie Kirk, and my brother is most likely showing up in his Trump hat. I’m just trying to prevent any tension or arguments at the table.

If you’ve dealt with mixed political views in the family, how do you keep things respectful and drama-free during the holidays?

We have a rule NO POLITICS, NO RELIGION,

+2

[Anonymous]

Why would anyone need to discuss religion? Like evangelicals? My in-laws are a different religion but it’s not a source of conflict. Thankfully we are all democrats.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Ok. I'm a very politically active Democrat, married to someone who voted for Trump this last time. (But not the first two times!).

Here's how I see it. I love my husband, and I love my relatives who voted for the person I detest and totally lack respect for. #47 has cost me plenty already, because I think he has greatly weakened my country. (And I love America! even though I don't put flags all over myself).

We won't talk politics, at all. We will appreciate being together, the kids being a year older, the good food, the traditions. Geez, some of these people may not be alive next year. (We're getting up there).

I don't understand how anyone could vote for Trump, and I loathe him, but I also love people I have known for years, and I hope they'll figure out how wrong their vote was. But we're not talking about that on Turkey Day.

How do you sleep with someone who supports a rapist and pedophile? 🤮🤢🤮