Do you discuss politics at work?

Cases like yours are a shame. Other people shouldn't try to talk you into what they believe. They should be open minded and listen, if they don't agree. Than's OK. I feel there is no reason we shouldn't be able to get along with people just because our party affiliations aren't the same. Too bad your co-worker is so pushy and close minded

Its a shame some people are close minded and can't listen to, the respect people for their beliefs. If we could all be open and HEAR what people have to say, we may actually find out that there is not much difference. In the end.. we all want one thing..... to be happy Thanks for responding

I am not disheartened at all. I welcome the different viewpoints, although, of course I do not always agree with them. Like I said in my opening post.. our discussions are usually very friendly. We know each others personalities.. when we've gone to far, and when to stop. So we don't ever really hurt each others feelings. We have fun Party bashing" each other.. making fun of each other when somebody says something that could show that persons polital beliefs (oh you are such a (Insert party affiliation here)_________! But it is always good natured.. and we do not stop talking to each other just because we think differently Thank you for responding. ")

It is human nature to disagree with someone. However, sometimes people take it too far when the other does not agree. Some people fail to realize that it is BECAUSE we disagree, we are different, THAT'S what makes the world go 'round. Also, through disagreement, comes change. If someone doesn't like something, we find ways to make changes that appeal to most everybody.. BUT because we are all different.. there is NO WAY to please everyone... thus starts this vicious cycle. But thats what makes this country great! Thank you for your views and bless you for staying at home with your children. It's not easy.. but in the long run it will be well worth it :)

Its a shame that we can't all just get along. A majority of the people I work with seen to be for the "other" party. We do a friendly debate.. then have fun and party bash each other, then go to lunch. We don't try to sway each other to come to the "other" side, for we have worked together for so long.. we know better. I tend to get along with everyone, no matter what their political views or other views and values they might hold that are different from my own. I hope eventually, you might be able to accept him as a friendly acquaintance in the future

It is great to see others share a passion for poilitics. You are correct about the historical implications. It will be a VERY interesting election this year. Thank you for responding. What everyone seems to be missing in my original posts is that the discussions/debates are friendly.. most everyone my office is of opposite party affiliation than I . I don't have a problem talking to them vice-versa its always friendly and we have fun poking fun at each other for our political beliefs.. I guess what I am seeing here is no one is friendly enough with their co-workers to have debates, and still be friends.

It's all in fun where I work. The "derogatory" marks are done jokingly and affectionately. This is the reason I started this topic, was to find out ahow many work environments were like mine. It seems there are not too many. Hopefully we will get a great president.

I can imagine that being in sales, you REALLY have to walk on eggshells, especially when the topic is something a volatile as politics. Maybe it depends on the type of place one works in and how close you are to your co-workers Interesting Tahnk you

I guess when everyone is on the same "side" so to speak, its not so bad. You are at least voting for the same party. Thanks for weighing in. I am glad you and others are voting.

It it friendly? Are any of you a different party association than the others?? If so.. do they give each other "h*ll" over it? My group of co-workers that I can make fun of are mostly younger than I. In their 20's. We have worked together for a long time. We do things together. We are a close knit bunch. I guess age might have to do something to do with it too as whether or not you can "party bash" and still be friends