Comments on: My Best Friend is a Republican

By: Cindi

Cindi — Fri, 07 Nov 2008 00:27:48 +0000

I had a similar experience myself with an online former friend. Out of the blue I found out that our friendship deteriorated when she stopped following me on Twitter. It hit me between right between the eyes, as we really hadn’t even discussed anything ever about politics in depth. I like to think I’m the more civilized one for being objective and not letting something like that get in the way of friendships.

By: Becki

Becki — Wed, 05 Nov 2008 04:24:43 +0000

My mom and I can’t talk politics.

On the other hand, politics was one of the things I found I had strongly in common with a recent friend, and it made our relationship bond really quickly!

By: Holly

Holly — Wed, 05 Nov 2008 01:34:32 +0000

I think it is definitely wise to not talk politics with this friend of yours. I definitely know what it’s like to have someone close to you start debating your politics with you. I am very active and very informed when it comes to politics and sometimes can’t help but jump on the debate train, but if you sit down with that person who doesn’t agree with you and is just as passionate about the other side, it is sometimes best to agree to disagree to preserve a friendship.

By: ellen

ellen — Tue, 04 Nov 2008 23:56:39 +0000

Great post. I have 2 friends that are Republicans one of which was a Democrat but has slowly changed due to her husband’s persuasions (I think). The other one and I use to argue all the time and we both would get so upset with one another. So now we, also, have to steer way away from politics to continue our friendship. I will end this comment with one last statement….it’s amazing how Arnold Schwarzenegger and Maria Shriver continue their successful marriage being they are both staunch opposites in their political affiliations. I suppose it can be done!!

By: Heidi Saxton

Heidi Saxton — Tue, 04 Nov 2008 22:21:07 +0000

Emotions are running high in this election because EVERYONE recongizes the need for change. What we disagree upon what needs changing, and who has the ability to bring it about.

At the turning of the new millennium, Pope John Paul the Great used to admonish us, “Do not be afraid.” So often we speak out of fear rather than knowledge — and so often that is what gets us in trouble.

No matter who wins, America is going to have to pay for decades of bad choices. The bill has come due. No president is going to change that — although I do shudder when I think of how many children are going to be destroyed with our tax dollars if and when Obama has an opportunity to enact the so-called “Freedom of Choice Act.”

I would not want to be in his shoes the day he joins his grandmother. May she rest in peace.

By: Toni

Toni — Tue, 04 Nov 2008 22:18:04 +0000

I have several friends that are on the opposite side of the political fence from me. We are still friends and for the most part we don’t discuss it.

I do hope that Washington can overcome this though. I think with out non heated conversation things will not get resolved. I also believe that if our elected officials really care about us and our country they should be able to bend a little to help us all!