My dad and I agree to disagree. We are very different, but we can discuss things civilly. However, one year Thanksgiving was RUINED, because my brother and I got into it on politics at Thanksgiving DINNER! lol That was a huge mistake. Learned my lesson and we NEVER discuss politics at family meals anymore. lol

Whew, thank goodness my Dad and I are on the same page. But back when my Mom [98] was still alive she was very limited about who should run for President. She didn't like women or minorities running for political office. Now that I look back, I think my Dad would just agree with Mom to keep the peace :P

My boss [who is a senior] and I [also a senior] are polar opposites when it comes to politics. Oh my gosh all the incorrect things he use to believe until I showed him proof on paper that it was a myth. This current Presidential election has been quite a challenge because my boss' candidate and him are cut from the same paper, so no wonder he likes that candidate.

Sounds good in theory but I'm having big problems not taking it all personally. I gave up my life to move 1600 miles away from my liberal Blue State and in with my conservative Republican father in a very conservative Red State. The only way I can get through "discussions" is by just agreeing with him and squashing down my own feelings which are starting to include a lot of resentment that I can't be honest about who I am without starting an argument. I think there's a lot of resentment in there, too, about giving up my life to care for him. Separate problem but coming out in political discussions - not a good idea. But that's what's happening. And it's only July with months to go before the election!