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Post by mirabelleswalker on Jul 7, 2016 4:58:30 GMT
Yes, but I think I'm slightly more liberal than he is.
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Post by hutchfan on Jul 7, 2016 5:03:42 GMT
We are always on the same page. But we may just not vote this year, we are having a hard time with both candidates .
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Post by betty on Jul 7, 2016 6:29:59 GMT
Not always. We have some real knock-down-drag-out fights during the primaries.We both end up voting for the candidate of that gets the nomination, though. We used to be polar opposites when first married but I have shifted more to his party and he's shifted more the middle so now I'm a right wing extremist compared to him.
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Post by miominmio on Jul 7, 2016 7:13:03 GMT
No, we don't, but that has never been a problem. And with (currently) eight different parties represented in Parliament, voting for different political parties in one family is probably the norm here. I think I have voted for four different ones over the years.....
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Post by moodyblue on Jul 7, 2016 13:10:51 GMT
We are pretty similar in our beliefs and both pretty liberal on social policies especially. I can't think of any disagreements we have had on politics. I am a little more of a political junkie than he is; I like listening to the pundits more than he does. I vote in every election, no matter how few positions are on the ballot; he votes in all major elections but doesn't always vote if it's just local issues.
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Post by katieanna on Jul 7, 2016 13:10:52 GMT
We have similar views, politically, but we don't agree 100%. We can talk about it but we don't very often, which is probably best. My DH is one of those who is forever grumbling at the TV set, especially during the news and political discussions. I'll tell you, I'm fed up and I don't want to hear it anymore, whether I agree or not.
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Post by Woobster on Jul 7, 2016 13:13:59 GMT
My DH leans to the right, while I find myself somewhere in the middle, and occasionally leaning to the left, depending on the issue. We disagree on a number of issues, but neither of us is very vocal about politics, especially on Facebook.
What's funny is that this year we both line up in one area... Neither one of us will vote for Clinton or Trump.
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Post by giatocj on Jul 7, 2016 13:44:04 GMT
Politics is near the very, VERY bottom of our topics of discussion, but I do know that my SO thinks that the government is not much more than a legalized Mafia system, overall (which I don't agree with), but somehow we always end up voting for the same candidate.
I'm not "political" at all, and admit that I don't follow, or really even understand them, but I do try to research enough to make an informed decision when I vote. My boyfriend? I have no idea how he comes up with his decision, because he's even LESS interested in politics than I am. He could flip a coin, for all I know.
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Post by maryland on Jul 7, 2016 14:26:26 GMT
I am a Republican and he is a Democrat. But I am not happy with the Republican party lately, so have been voting Democrat. We are both socially liberal but I am fiscally conservative and he isn't.
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Post by flute4peace on Jul 7, 2016 14:34:35 GMT
We don't really talk about it, but when we do it's something specific. We hold the same values and outlook, and I know he votes his conscience, but I don't know how he's registered.
We do sometimes discuss local politics, especially school board elections (i.e. what's best for the kids), but are usually in agreement.
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Post by peabay on Jul 7, 2016 15:28:52 GMT
Pretty much. I'm a Democrat, he's not affiliated. We both tend to be moderate fiscally but socially liberal. He's not thrilled with HRC, but he'll vote for her any day over Trump. So, we don't have any issues this election. In local elections, he knows I'm more informed and basically says: "tell me who to vote for."
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Post by meridon on Jul 7, 2016 15:34:07 GMT
Yes, we're very much on the same page, politically. It would have been a total deal breaker in our relationship if we weren't. We both read political blogs daily and have daily conversations about current events. Over time, though, I think we've both become more liberal, but he was farther to the left than I was to begin with.
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Post by Sarah*H on Jul 7, 2016 15:51:33 GMT
For the most part - while we agree on fiscal and social issues, I'm more engaged day to day and inclined toward pragmatism while he's more reactionary.
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Post by cade387 on Jul 7, 2016 15:57:07 GMT
we are not. We were closer to the middle but time is spreading us apart. What is causing issues is him not investigating and following sound bites. I have no tolerance for it. I try not to discuss it but he and his family are getting worse by the year. I can't keep quiet forever and I seriously don't know what will happen this year. I'm hoping it doesn't rip our family apart.
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Post by lisacharlotte on Jul 7, 2016 16:08:45 GMT
We are both fairly conservative fiscally and with regards to the 2nd Amendment, but have varying degrees of liberal views on social issues. He's a 24 hour news junkie and I've gotten to the point that I can't listen to that shit all day long. We both elected to leave the Republican Party over Trump earlier this year. Unfortunately I cannot bring myself to vote for HRC either. It's an uncomfortable spot to be in. My husband holds a top secret clearance as did I in the military. The rules are quite clear and the HRC email thing just burns my ass.
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Post by jenis40 on Jul 7, 2016 16:28:39 GMT
We are both liberals but he is more to the left than me. He is also very vocal about it to the point that I don't let him near my conservative parents and brother. He is getting to the point that he can't discuss it rationally. His big trigger is healthcare due to my cancer and treatment. He feels that voting for a Republican is the same as voting to kill me.
When we married we were both more center and he was probably more center right but Bush and Iraq turned him into a real lefty and he's moved more to the left with healthcare. I'm definitely more center left. I'm socially liberal but fiscally moderate.
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Post by raindancer on Jul 7, 2016 16:32:58 GMT
We are pretty much on the same page. Occasionally we disagree on local issues, things like increased taxes for something, or local office (school board members are one we have disagreed over ). But big issues at the national level we are on the same page.
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Post by purplebee on Jul 7, 2016 17:07:35 GMT
It's not that we disagree, we are basically on the same side (we both vote for the person more than the party), but he gets a little overboard and mouthy about it.. so today he posts a huge hate post (I'm not saying what side because it does not matter, it's not the point) and ends it with "it's a free country please feel free to unfriend me" ... SO I DID.. hahahaha... 1/2 hour later he still doesn't know.... And to say I don't care if we are on the same side or opposite, but just be nice.. rudeness is so unnecessary.... and he is being a rude ass right now. and I HATE politics. And I HATE this time of year, especially this year. This is me and Dh (well, except FB, he doesn't do FB). We are both conservative, and usually vote the same way (but probably not this year!) Though basically conservative, I tend to be a bit more tolerant/left leaning, he is the other way. We agree to disagree on some things, not not without the occasionally heated discussion!
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Post by winogirl on Jul 7, 2016 17:58:35 GMT
Yes, we are on the same page. We are both opinionated and I have read books on politics, so that is a deal breaker for me. I could not be married to anyone who voted for dubya or trump.
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Post by ktdoesntscrap on Jul 7, 2016 18:33:55 GMT
I am single but I could not marry anyone who is conservative. Just would not happen.
I generally ask before I get involved it is a deal breaker for me.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 7, 2016 19:35:19 GMT
We are very different in many areas of politics. I was told by a pea (can't remember who). That I should divorce him because of that.
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Post by papersilly on Jul 7, 2016 19:37:45 GMT
after I crossed party lines, yes.
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Post by scorpeao on Jul 7, 2016 19:41:52 GMT
My DH and I used to not agree on politics, but he has finally seen the light. HAHA. Actually, he has been a registered Republican for a long time and I have been a Democrat since I was old enough to vote. In local elections, we often vote for the same people, but when he did vote for President, we cancelled each other out. This year we are both voting for the same person. Donald Trump has finally done what my kids and I couldn't do for all these years; convince DH to switch parties. This is me and my SO. He doesn't like Hilary, but he HATES Trump so much that he is voting for Hilary.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 7, 2016 19:43:30 GMT
Yes we are on the same page/ belifs. I think it would be interesting to be diffrent but we are not...in regards to politics.
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Post by Anita on Jul 7, 2016 20:01:49 GMT
We are both pretty middle-of-the-road people, but my voting points veer left and his veer right. This time, though, he is not sure he can vote for anyone.
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Post by Tamhugh on Jul 7, 2016 21:07:22 GMT
My DH and I used to not agree on politics, but he has finally seen the light. HAHA. Actually, he has been a registered Republican for a long time and I have been a Democrat since I was old enough to vote. In local elections, we often vote for the same people, but when he did vote for President, we cancelled each other out. This year we are both voting for the same person. Donald Trump has finally done what my kids and I couldn't do for all these years; convince DH to switch parties. This is me and my SO. He doesn't like Hilary, but he HATES Trump so much that he is voting for Hilary. We were visiting my in-laws this weekend and my 76 year old MIL said she really hates Donald Trump. When I asked her why, she said, "because he is forcing me to vote for a Democrat for the first time in my life".
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Post by caro on Jul 7, 2016 21:17:57 GMT
Most of the time.
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Post by workingclassdog on Jul 7, 2016 22:03:19 GMT
Glad to see it is not just me!!! Oh DH political rant on FB has now reached a new level.. his uncle who is POLAR opposite has decided to join in. I still haven't friended him back yet.
I am SO sick of it all though. If I never hear about politics again I would be one happy camper.
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Post by workingclassdog on Jul 7, 2016 22:04:16 GMT
It's not that we disagree, we are basically on the same side (we both vote for the person more than the party), but he gets a little overboard and mouthy about it.. so today he posts a huge hate post (I'm not saying what side because it does not matter, it's not the point) and ends it with "it's a free country please feel free to unfriend me" ... SO I DID.. hahahaha... 1/2 hour later he still doesn't know.... And to say I don't care if we are on the same side or opposite, but just be nice.. rudeness is so unnecessary.... and he is being a rude ass right now. and I HATE politics. And I HATE this time of year, especially this year. Gosh are you married to my DH and are you me? This is it pretty much in our house. He talks back to the TV loudly like they will hear him. I mentioned something today and he wanted to question the validity. Gosh, I just hate it. The TV has to be on that news station when we go to bed. I just my ear plugs in. At least he doesn't do any political posting on FB. As we say in this house "he doesn't understand The FB". ETA: I would also add that these days we disagree on just about all of the social issues that have come up. I am really wondering who I am married to these days. I have learned to just not say anything. Keeps so much peace in the house. ETA: One more edit. I don't tell him who I am voting for. He knows not to ask. I just won't tell. I don't tell anyone though for that matter. It is between me and the voting ballot. Let's leave our DHs until election time and vacation long term together!!! Where there is no TV or FB.. hahaha
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Post by Deleted on Jul 7, 2016 22:06:17 GMT
Pretty much, yes. Both of us are socially liberal and fiscally moderate. We're both unaffiliated with either party. After this election, I can guarantee I never will be-not sure if he feels as strongly as I do about that. He doesn't discuss politics with others much, and never on FB or other social media. We hardly ever do TV news, thankfully.
I keep up with all of our local and state reps on Twitter, and I'm almost always the one who contacts them, so he usually asks me who I'm voting for in local and state elections.
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