#1
Posted: 10/28/05 at 3:25pm
Never a good idea. My lesson has just been learned.
You promised me poems. ~Tricky
Talking Politics with Co-workers
#2
Posted: 10/28/05 at 3:28pm
I usually keep my mouth shut until they come out and tell me what party they support. Politics and work often don't mix well.
#3
Posted: 10/28/05 at 3:29pm
My coworkers share my politics and we work in a very politicaly oriented industry, so around here all is well.
I stand corrected, you are as vapid as they say.
#4
Posted: 10/28/05 at 3:31pm
My co-workers are generally more conservative than I. They tolerate me and my happy dances.
#5
Posted: 10/28/05 at 3:32pm
That would mean I had to talk to my co-workers, and that's something I just can't do.
#6
Posted: 10/28/05 at 3:35pm
I work in a very conservative office. Pretty much only the two women in my dept. are the only other non-republicans here. But we do end up having some very lively discussions with others in the office.
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Experience is what you get when you didn't get what you wanted. - Randy Pausch
#7
Posted: 10/28/05 at 3:36pm
I was at meeting at 11:00 PST and stated that I could not wait to get back to my office to read the indictments.
A few just rolled their eyes. A couple agree.
A few just rolled their eyes. A couple agree.
#8
Posted: 10/28/05 at 3:43pm
SG, I love the "once you get older you'll see the light" arguement. My family has been giving me that one since I tried to campaign for Mondale in elementary school. Then they said the same as I did it for Dean and Kerry last year.
If I have children they will be raised by a proud liberal, it is that simple.
If I have children they will be raised by a proud liberal, it is that simple.
I stand corrected, you are as vapid as they say.
#9
Posted: 10/28/05 at 3:44pm
i'm with bobby. i didn't even know that talking to my co-workers, or rather being spoken to BY my co-workers, was an option.
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#10
Posted: 10/28/05 at 3:50pm
politics, religion, and sex
It is ridiculous to set a detective story in New York City. New York City is itself a detective story...
AGATHA CHRISTIE, Life magazine, May 14, 1956
#11
Posted: 10/28/05 at 3:51pm
Are the only topics I ever talk about. 
I stand corrected, you are as vapid as they say.
#12
Posted: 10/28/05 at 3:55pm
SP - how are you feeling today? Better?
I hope so.
I hope so.
#13
Posted: 10/28/05 at 4:02pm
penguin, have you been sick, my sweet? I hope you're better now!
And, Elphaba, you are SO right. Not only is everyone Republican, but more than half are Catholic. Ew. But, you know, this is just a chance for me to hear other people's POVs and, when I disagree, either shut the hell up or form a cognizant intelligent reply. But mostly I'm just going to stay away from this stuff anymore.
And, Elphaba, you are SO right. Not only is everyone Republican, but more than half are Catholic. Ew. But, you know, this is just a chance for me to hear other people's POVs and, when I disagree, either shut the hell up or form a cognizant intelligent reply. But mostly I'm just going to stay away from this stuff anymore.
You promised me poems. ~Tricky
#14
Posted: 10/28/05 at 4:07pm
In some corners of my family the 3 taboo topics are Religon, Politics, and anything else!
My dad was so right wing, he made Archie Bunker look like Ted Kennedy! No wonder I am a knee jerk liberal.
My dad was so right wing, he made Archie Bunker look like Ted Kennedy! No wonder I am a knee jerk liberal.
"All I ask of you is one thing: please don't be cynical. I hate cynicism -- it's my least favorite quality and it doesn't lead anywhere. Nobody in life gets exactly what they thought they were going to get. But if you work really hard and you're kind, amazing things will happen."
Conan O'Brien
#15
Posted: 10/28/05 at 4:08pm
Well, I just found out I work in a fairly conservative office. No good. A man that I really like otherwise told me that once I have kids, I'll change my views.
You mean when you're older and start making illogical decisions based on your insecurity towards change?
You mean when you're older and start making illogical decisions based on your insecurity towards change?
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HEDWIG: "The road is my home. In reflecting upon the people whom I have come upon in my travels, I cannot help but think of the people who have come upon me."
#16
Posted: 10/28/05 at 4:12pm
You mean when you're older and start making illogical decisions based on your insecurity towards change?
That is when, exactly.
Yes, I have been sick all week. I even missed out on all the BWW fun and meltdowns. I am much better now!
That is when, exactly.
Yes, I have been sick all week. I even missed out on all the BWW fun and meltdowns. I am much better now!
I stand corrected, you are as vapid as they say.
#17
Posted: 10/28/05 at 4:12pm
Exactly, my Wizard friend! Are you a closet conservative?
You promised me poems. ~Tricky
#18
Posted: 10/28/05 at 4:13pm
Aw, shoot, did I miss some more meltdowns? Damnit! I wish I could get some advance notice on these things. I'm glad you're feeling better!
You promised me poems. ~Tricky
#19
Posted: 10/28/05 at 4:31pm
Exactly, my Wizard friend! Are you a closet conservative?
Heellllllllllll, NO. My brand of liberalism is off the charts in the American political climate! "Even the most right-wing Canadian is considered liberal in the United States." -- Thom Yorke of Radiohead.
Heellllllllllll, NO. My brand of liberalism is off the charts in the American political climate! "Even the most right-wing Canadian is considered liberal in the United States." -- Thom Yorke of Radiohead.
BlueWizard's blog: The Rambling Corner
HEDWIG: "The road is my home. In reflecting upon the people whom I have come upon in my travels, I cannot help but think of the people who have come upon me."
Updated On: 10/28/05 at 04:31 PM
#20
Posted: 10/28/05 at 4:36pm
That's a great quote. By the by, I love Radiohead.
You promised me poems. ~Tricky
#21
Posted: 10/28/05 at 6:20pm
Right, of course. Once you have children you'll magically become conservative. Which is why my dad has a picture of Bush with a mustache drawn on it in a fit of pique on his desk.
#22
Posted: 10/28/05 at 8:16pm
Discussing politics with friends or co workers will always lose you friends
Where I work ( small company) the people there are not politically motivated. Even if they were, politics no longers interests me so it is a moot point. i try & avoid it like the plague
Thank goodness the mayors race (NYC) will be over in a few weeks so I will no longer have to listen to what a great guy he is. Interested ( not )
Where I work ( small company) the people there are not politically motivated. Even if they were, politics no longers interests me so it is a moot point. i try & avoid it like the plague
Thank goodness the mayors race (NYC) will be over in a few weeks so I will no longer have to listen to what a great guy he is. Interested ( not )
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#23
Posted: 10/28/05 at 8:19pm
Not interested in politics and yet you make a point to convey to us in almost every political thread your lack of interest in politics. Hmmmmmm.
#24
Posted: 10/28/05 at 8:51pm
I work in a pretty liberal to moderate office. Even are conservatives are still fairly moderate. After all, it's Los Angeles. 
We frequently discuss politics, sex, and sex with politicians.
We frequently discuss politics, sex, and sex with politicians.
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