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

[TJ in Oregon]

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.