Live from my Blackberry....(if this works!)

I refuse to talk about politics for the most part. It makes me uncomfortable and I am unable to argue it. You know that qualifying thing that I hate? I do a lot of that. "Well, I'm a lot younger than you..." But do I really think that's true? Let's face it, young people think old people are politically stupid bc they're old, old people think young people are stupid. When it comes to actually saying that, I just can't.

This is mostly because of my family. Rich Republicans on one side, inexplicably silent Democrats on the other. That doesn't leave any room for political debate. My red relatives are so hard-headed that it would do little good to argue. I don't know if you've ever tried to argue against people like that, but I'm convinced that its impossible.

I'm very concerned about Thanksgiving. So soon after the election... I have no trouble just keeping my mouth shut, but they want a fight. They ask and ask and pick and pick and there's no good way to put anything, you're doomed. Doomed! See, the problem is this: they're smart. Too smart. You can't win.

So how do I deflect these arguments? How do I bow out gracefully and consistently but STILL amuse myself? (I typically silently observe family fuctions as though I'm watching a hilarious movie) Its time to BRAINSTORM.

Here's an idea! Play dumb. This could be fun. On Labor Day, Grandpa asked me if I knew who Sarah Palin was, very sure that her brave decision to have a high-risk pregnancy would win me over. I can just picture it! "No, who's she? ...... Wow! She sounds great! What kind of political experience does she have?" HA! Yes, I rather like that idea. I've gotta start working on this now. Nothing like a little improv with unsuspecting customers.

You know, the guy in that commercial gets stuck in a marijuana cucoon. Wtf. Whoever made that knew it would just freak anyone high out. Brillz, really. But then again, just think of all the pot you'd have when you burst out! Its the American dream. Good night, sleep tight!