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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I am nearly 60 (yikes!) and grew up with political discussion around the table and learned a respect for differing opinions.  However, neither are possible anymore.  The "information age" we live in has given us more misinformation and propaganda than ever before.  the 24 hour news stations are brain-washing people, especially on the right.  Fox News is disgraceful, in my opinion, and I would describe myself as a Republican with Independent leanings.

The civil political discussion is not possible anymore.  So I agree with the no political discussion stance 100%.  Better to keep family harmony than have a family breakdown due to who is running for president.  [/quote]

Unfortunately, I find most of this true as well.  Although I would describe myself as a socially progressive/fiscally conservative who typically votes for Democrats.  Its not just Fox News, almost every media outlet participates in tit-for-tat partisan bickering on EVERY issue.

That being said- I am able to have discussion with my parents on many political issues without hostility.  My FIL is absolutely brutal, though.  He's the type to yell racist comments at the t.v. when Obama is shown or derogatory things when Pelosi is on.  Its really sad and difficult to be around.  It makes my daughter (15) really uncomfortable, my son (17) basically laughs behind his back.

I'm only (only?!?) 44 and also remember being able to agree to disagree on issues.  But the social climate of I'M RIGHT AND YOU'RE WRONG!!!! is so pervasive, it often makes any discourse uncomfortable. [/quote]

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