A funny thing happened on the way to the voting booth…

I understand completely. It's rough for me, being the only non-Republican in the family. One of these days, someone other than IG is going to spout some crap, and I'm going to fling it back. So, I guess I'm a punk. too. :D

I'm not sure I would call you a punk. ;-) I am by far the most liberal person in my family. All of them claim to be democrat, but often horrify me with their *family values* stance on most every thing. So we knock heads, get vocal, agree we'll never agree and make peace over some good ol' holiday turkey. MMM mmm!

LH, I think we are all potential punks when it comes to family. :P

Family. Sometimes the ones we love the most become the ones we despise the most. At least in my case. :)

Pfft. I don't "spout" anything. :)

I know the feeling... You should have seen the look of shock on my relatives' faces 4 years ago when they found out I didn't vote for Melton. Melton's win was being celebrated by my family, and my oldest daughter burst out with the following: "Momma's not happy because she voted for Harvey Johnson" A curtain of silence fell on everyone, and my spouse looked at me like I had cheated on him.. I thought OMG! Of course now everyone looks at me with the highest regard because I didn't vote for FM - whew, LW like I said, I know how you feel....

Interesting, lanier. I voted for HJ in the first election, but I didn't tell my mom (and you know my mom!). My mom and I used to get into arguments about Melton, but eventually she began to see the light. She still likes him, but she's disappointed in how he has done things.

I feel you girl. Early on as FM began to implode as mayor, I didn't mind telling (bragging) that I didn't vote for him.

It was a mighty fine protest. I will picket the mayor, but when it comes to family....I'm a punk too.

LW, I found out during the Presidential election last year that it's better for me to avoid talking politics with my family at all costs. It's clear that I'm now probably one of the most liberal members of my family, although my parents have voted Democrat in the past, just not last year. So I just go about my business and either change the subject or go play with my niece whenever such things come up! ;)

Michele, good to hear from you, and I appreacite how much you and Danno helped me during that time. Enjoy New Mexico, but we'll miss you!

Andi, now that the mayor has passed, it's even more awkward. If my godparents ask me about it, I will stay positive and comment on him as a man rather than as a mayor. Maybe on down the line, I will use the sandwich method for my comments - something positive, then a criticism, then something positive again.