Wednesday, November 03, 2004
Dealing With BC04 Family Members
Dignity and Restraint
Ok, so your not so eagerly awaiting a call from your parents, brother or other relative that has been a huge BC04 supporter. (I know I'm not) What to do? Especially if they see this as a validation of their views and are a bit overbearing? One, congratulate them and let them know that it's nice to be on the winning side and acknowledge that they must feel pretty happy. Then see if there's any common ground to focus on like, "Well, with an increased majority in the Senate, House and control of the presidency, I really hope they can get spending under control." That kind of thing. Let them have their moment, because in the end, all politicians will eventually dissapoint their supporters and those who are powerful today, will be a minority when the pendulum swings in the other direction. Politics is a funny thing, but family is much more important.
Ok, so your not so eagerly awaiting a call from your parents, brother or other relative that has been a huge BC04 supporter. (I know I'm not) What to do? Especially if they see this as a validation of their views and are a bit overbearing? One, congratulate them and let them know that it's nice to be on the winning side and acknowledge that they must feel pretty happy. Then see if there's any common ground to focus on like, "Well, with an increased majority in the Senate, House and control of the presidency, I really hope they can get spending under control." That kind of thing. Let them have their moment, because in the end, all politicians will eventually dissapoint their supporters and those who are powerful today, will be a minority when the pendulum swings in the other direction. Politics is a funny thing, but family is much more important.
