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Last year we heard a lot about President Trump being the topic of conversation at the Thanksgiving dinner table.

How about this year?

Was your family as divided as the country?
Did your family members who voted for the President in 2016 have opinions on the Mueller report, on the Impeachment Inquiry?
Anyone who didn’t support POTUS but now do? What reasons did they give?

Us?
We have an ‘empty nest’ so my husband and I were alone on Thursday. We will host my adopted son and his boyfriend tomorrow, but we are all conservative and voted for President Trump in 2016. I’ll report back in tomorrow if there are any discussions though.
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We have a more empty nest than not, just the boy at home yet. He mostly just sleeps here anymore, lol. So, there wasn't much going on at my house. We relaxed and really enjoyed it! All my kids voted for and support POTUS, so there really isn't ever a political disagreement among us, the girls, and their husbands. And from what the boy has said, he is a very strong conservative with very socially conservative values, making it a bit difficult for him to find a girl. He knows what he wants, and it's a pretty rare thing!
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Our gathering included a variety of political affiliations, and some in-laws who are citizens of other countries. But we have plenty to talk about other than politics and keep everything appropriate for all ages (2 years – 72 years at the table)

You can discuss events and issues without it being an argument.
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Most of my DH’s family are conservative as is my DH. I was the only liberal at his family gathering. There was no discussion of politics or Trump, though.

At my family gathering, it’s more varied just because there were more people. I’m not really sure of all their political affiliations either, and honestly not sure if they even vote. My younger sister is more liberal like I am, so we have similar beliefs. I refuse to engage with my brother on politics, because he’s a know it all. With all that being said, we didn’t discuss politics.
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We had a great time laughing over how much of a troll he is to the media.
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We gathered with about 40 friends and family members. No talk of Trump but quite a bit about Biden,Warren, and Sanders. Sometimes it got a little heated but in a family friendly kind of way.
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There was a lot of talk about how peaceful and fun and uplifting Trump rallies are compared to all the hate and violence right outside the doors from the unhinged left.
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My family is normally too busy drinking, listening to blues and talking shit to be bothered with politics on a holiday. 😂😂😂

I always hear stories about how heated it can be with some families but neither side of my families have drastically different views to fight about TBH.

Hope everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving!
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We're not divided. We've determined Trump's immigration policy is awful, we're all sick of the impeachment and everyone in congress, climate change is real, and everyone should have the right to love who they want. Took us all of an hour. We've better things to discuss- like the food for Christmas and what everyone is bringing.
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We all think he’s got to go for many reasons so don’t bother to discuss him.
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