Is dating across political lines even possible? I’ve heard whispers that it is, but my own personal experience speaks to the contrary. And just as a disclaimer, this blog posting is for all of you republicans, democrats, independents, socialists and free-market capitalists. No particular political affiliations required.
The date began like any other: at a bar. Things seemed to be going smoothly until my date popped the big question: “So what are your political affiliations?” Having traveled down this road before, I immediately tried all dine-and-dash techniques: “I’m not really political (somewhat false)”; “Are you sure you really want to talk politics on a first date? (true)” etc. But his persistance waged on. He began his die-hard republican schpiel (I love this word if you haven’t noticed) on how we should put a fence around the country to keep immigrants out; his thoughts on Obama’s religious affiliations; how George W. is the nation’s great savior etc. Luckily, through the grace of God (can I mention God in a political posting?), I manage to nod my head, bite my tongue and hold down the throw-up that kept popping up in my mouth.
Being the Republican gentleman that he is, my date offered to walk me to my car at the end of the night. We made it about half way before he stops in his tracks and begins glaring at the bumper of my Toyota Yaris where a prominently displayed Obama bumper sticker rests proudly. “You’re a Democrat!” “You’re voting for Obama?” “Never call me again!”
So, I took his advice and never called again, what a shame. I was really hoping to discuss the Cuban Missile Crisis on date two.
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