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It's a problem I know well. I haven't seen my "Ex" in over a year. Somewhere along the way she became a rabid Bush-hater and anti-war activist. Her obsessions colored everything and she became incapable of NOT talking politics. Problem is that the conversations were always one-sided. Worse, like many liberals, she tended to construct non-existent conservative straw-men to argue against, rather than listen to what conservatives were actually saying.

Then there's my uncle who lives way out of town. Visited him the day after the election. He was depressed, but more subdued than he had been in the lead-up to the election. He made a comment about finally understanding "how the German people could have voted for Hitler", but then, at least, had the good grace to let the subject drop.

Then there's my Wednesday night group. One of the old crew no longer shows up because he can't stand to associate with Republicans. A second, a rabid Bush-hater, shows up only rarely these days, and only then if he feels up to not talking politics (something he has a hard time doing). Strangely, those that remain are a mixed group in which political discussions are rare.

The one thing all of the above have in common: An obsessive hatred of Bush (and Republicans) that overwhelms everything else in their life. Very sad, but there is nothing that can be done about it.

The one thing all of the above have in common: An obsessive hatred of Bush (and Republicans) that overwhelms everything else in their life.

My friend was always able to hate well. She hides it under the auspices of concerne for the "innocent Iraqi people".

"The one thing all of the above have in common: An obsessive hatred of Bush (and Republicans) that overwhelms everything else in their life. "

Yes, and if you happen to be the only person near them that is Pro-Bush-Republican: DUCK--it's headed right in you face--full fury.