Do you discuss politics outside of this forum (not on the internets, real life)

[Hatman]

With most people, except my parent's aren't very political, so only if they bring something up to humour me.

[patrick1]

Rarely-Only to complain about their incompetence when it is relevant.

[So the Heroes Fall]

Yes, thought it is basically always "Bush sucks!" "Hell yes!" pre-2009 and "Republicans/Tea Party suck!" Hell yes!" post-2009.

[tb78]

Oh yes, quite a bit. I practically thought most of my friends and classmates about the basics of  politics in a way. They always ask me what I think about issues and I talk to them about it.

I also have talks with my family about politics all the time as well, but they know most of the basic stuff

[I left.]

Only a little, and I avoid it as much as possible.

[NVGonzalez]

First option. I'm mouthy and opinionated. But I try to not impose it on people.

[Alaska Thunderfvck]

Yes, but living in Texas it's like I'm talking to an endless brick wall when it comes to politics....so I try avoiding the subject as much as possible.

[TJ in Wisco]

Yes among my family and friends, but rarely at work (since my job has nothing to do with politics).

I seem to alternate between being a political lightning rod and being the liberals' favorite conservative. I try to treat everyone with respect but not really care if they like me or not. I think I've managed to affect the views of others more than they've affected mine because I can be pretty stubborn to peer pressure. My views seem to be changed more by repulsion toward people I agree with than by pressure from those I don't. I'm a bit of a contrarian and not afraid to criticize Republicans or Republican friends if I think they're wrong. I'd rather be spectacularly wrong with most things than be inconsistant.

[opebo]

Of course.  It is my job..

[Gustaf]

Of course. Most of my friends are interested in politics. But, like on the forum, I rarely care enough to get upset with anyone. I usually watch my friends argue with each other and then comment on what I find comical.

[phk]

Not so much.

[Dave from Michigan]

Almost none. I use to have 2 friends who I would discuss politics with. One was Conservative the other liberal, we would just casually discuss it nothing serious. I really only like to talk politics with close friends. I really don't like to offend people or get into an argument with people.

[I Am Feeblepizza.]

Option 1

[Proud Lieberal from Northeast]

Most of the posters have no real life.

[angus]

Some. 

I have a few colleagues with who I discuss politics and policy.  And I have an uncle who loves discussing politics. 

I generally don't discuss politics with neighbors, and I generally avoid discussing politics with strangers, unless I'm at a political event.  And I don't go out of my way to drag friends into such discussions if they don't seem interested in, or inclined to discuss, politics.

[Swing low, sweet chariot. Comin' for to carry me home.]

very little

[afleitch]

If it comes up, if it's in the news or if I'm involved in Conservative Party/LGBTory stuff.

[Proud Lieberal from Northeast]

If it comes up, if it's in the news or if I'm involved in Conservative Party

Enjoying sisyphean efforts, I see.

[Diabolical Minds Think Alike]

My friends have gotten so sick of my interest in politics, it's nuts XD

[Grumps]

My friends have gotten so sick of my interest in politics, it's nuts XD

It's ok, son, we have too.

[oakvale]

Not really. If someone brings it up, maybe, but I'm not really that passionate about politics. I'm interested, but if I went around bringing up transport policy or whatever all the time I probably wouldn't have any friends.

[The Mikado]

I've had several occasions when I've brought up politics with someone I thought I knew well and started getting a lecture about the need for a proletarian revolt to seize the means of production, which is pretty shocking to me because it's the 21st century.  It's a good sign to never talk to said person again.

[Sibboleth]

Yeah. How I was raised, I guess.

[Insula Dei]

I've had several occasions when I've brought up politics with someone I thought I knew well and started getting a lecture about the need for a proletarian revolt to seize the means of production, which is pretty shocking to me because it's the 21st century.  It's a good sign to never talk to said person again.

Is it now?

I'd certainly not find such a person more annoying than 90% of the political discussions I'm forced to overhear. Certainly preferrable to the sort of non-thinking, instinctive 'latte' left you find a lot in certain University departments' student corps.

[The Mikado]

I've had several occasions when I've brought up politics with someone I thought I knew well and started getting a lecture about the need for a proletarian revolt to seize the means of production, which is pretty shocking to me because it's the 21st century.  It's a good sign to never talk to said person again.

Is it now?

I'd certainly not find such a person more annoying than 90% of the political discussions I'm forced to overhear. Certainly preferrable to the sort of non-thinking, instinctive 'latte' left you find a lot in certain University departments' student corps.

Sorry, typo.  Meant "Talk to that person about politics.  My error.