lovemyboys Posted October 3, 2008 Share Posted October 3, 2008 "What if your neighbor followed this advice?" It was about having your neighbors over to convince them to vote Democratic, using Obama's talking points. I think OP said that Barack Obama told folks to do this during one of his campaign speeches. My neighbors just did this! Chat over dessert and coffee! So, naturally the chat is alot about the economy and the current situation with Congress. One of the women that I'm not really acquainted with asked a few questions and by the 3rd question or so, I realized that she was asking these leading questions for our host/hostess to answer. It was like it was staged. Too funny. What was interesting was that a couple of the neighbors work in fields where they know a good bit about the economy, and by the end of the "chat," the host was agreeing that he really preferred McCain's stance on a couple key areas (healthcare was one) but he was still voting for Obama. Just thought I'd share my surreal moment. Has it happened to anyone else, IRL? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Audrey Posted October 3, 2008 Share Posted October 3, 2008 "What if your neighbor followed this advice?" It was about having your neighbors over to convince them to vote Democratic, using Obama's talking points. I think OP said that Barack Obama told folks to do this during one of his campaign speeches. My neighbors just did this! Chat over dessert and coffee! So, naturally the chat is alot about the economy and the current situation with Congress. One of the women that I'm not really acquainted with asked a few questions and by the 3rd question or so, I realized that she was asking these leading questions for our host/hostess to answer. It was like it was staged. Too funny. What was interesting was that a couple of the neighbors work in fields where they know a good bit about the economy, and by the end of the "chat," the host was agreeing that he really preferred McCain's stance on a couple key areas (healthcare was one) but he was still voting for Obama. Just thought I'd share my surreal moment. Has it happened to anyone else, IRL? No, but I will say that the French debates the other night really have me looking at Dion in a different light. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hen Posted October 3, 2008 Share Posted October 3, 2008 not a planned neighborhood chat, but dh talks often with a friend at work who is very excited about Obama..but in their many conversations has admitted he agrees with conservatives on economics and most policy, yet he is still planning to vote for Obama. We don't get it. But I am glad they can discuss it civilly and still remain friends. I just avoid talking politics mostly.:D :lurk5: that's very interesting, the experience you had..I didn't really think people would do what he suggested, interested to see if others have the same experience... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RebeccaC Posted October 3, 2008 Share Posted October 3, 2008 (edited) :rolleyes: I heard Obama say this in one of his speeches to get in the faces and argue with friends and neighbors..... to be his ambassadors.... and I thought, "gee thanks for the warning." :glare: Of course I also thought ambassadors were diplomatic and wouldn't argue but hey........ Hearing him say that only solidified my stance! If Obama can't sell his agenda to me on the TV and computer what makes him think obnoxious neighbors or acquaintances arguing with me will. If he does not have the charisma to seal the deal what makes him think john and jane doe on the street have the finesse to....... I decided that I would just ignore folks who were dumb enough to try and pull that shtick with me. Edited October 3, 2008 by RebeccaC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovemyboys Posted October 3, 2008 Author Share Posted October 3, 2008 that's very interesting, the experience you had..I didn't really think people would do what he suggested, interested to see if others have the same experience... That's what was so funny. I'd never heard of it til someone brought it up here and a week later there it is. We're in a "battleground" state, though, so maybe the neighbors felt it was worth doing. I would guess our neighborhood is a mix for the voting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elegantlion Posted October 3, 2008 Share Posted October 3, 2008 Was there a sign up sheet at the end of the evening? :lol::lol: Sorry, sounds a little MLM to me. (we did those, so I know) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovemyboys Posted October 3, 2008 Author Share Posted October 3, 2008 :rolleyes: I heard Obama say this in one of his speeches to get in the faces and argue with friends and neighbors..... to be his ambassadors.... and I thought, "gee thanks for the warning." :glare: Of course I also thought ambassadors were diplomatic and wouldn't argue but hey........ Hearing him say that only solidified my stance! If Obama can't sell his agenda to me on the TV and computer what makes him think obnoxious neighbors or acquaintances arguing with me will. If he does not have the charisma to seal the deal what makes him think john and jane doe on the street have the finesse to....... I decided that I would just ignore folks who were dumb enough to try and pull that shtick with me. Was it you that did the original post? I didn't do a search. It was a very civil discussion really, though when I first walked in I wondered if it would get shrill. They even had some fliers available. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RebeccaC Posted October 3, 2008 Share Posted October 3, 2008 Was it you that did the original post? I didn't do a search. It was a very civil discussion really, though when I first walked in I wondered if it would get shrill. They even had some fliers available. No, I don't think I even saw the original thread :001_smile: I just remember watching the speech and hearing him say that and thinking that it was a bit desperate and what I posted above. I live in Obama country and just about every neighbor has at least one if not more of his signs in their yard. Of course all the neighbors know I am not an Obama fan and so none have tried to persuade me :D and I have not tried to persuade them for many reasons which I will not share here :lol: but the chief being that it would be pointless, and it my view, for what it is worth, that it is a cult of personality that these folks are swept up in imho :001_huh: The kids signing YouTube video sure did confirm that train of thought for me..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovemyboys Posted October 3, 2008 Author Share Posted October 3, 2008 No, I don't think I even saw the original thread :001_smile: I just remember watching the speech and hearing him say that and thinking that it was a bit desperate and what I posted above. I live in Obama country and just about every neighbor has at least one if not more of his signs in their yard. Of course all the neighbors know I am not an Obama fan and so none have tried to persuade me :D and I have not tried to persuade them for many reasons which I will not share here :lol: but the chief being that it would be pointless, and it my view, for what it is worth, that it is a cult of personality that these folks are swept up in imho :001_huh: The kids signing YouTube video sure did confirm that train of thought for me..... You know, one of the neighbors said that too. She's got a son who is fairly conservative. He told her that even though his friends are somewhat conservative, they don't care, they think Obama is pretty charming, so they're voting for him, even though they don't agree with him. :confused: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LG Gone Wild Posted October 3, 2008 Share Posted October 3, 2008 Was there a sign up sheet at the end of the evening? :lol::lol: Sorry, sounds a little MLM to me. (we did those, so I know) I would have laughed out loud because of the set up and the discussion on the board. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C_l_e_0..Q_c Posted October 3, 2008 Share Posted October 3, 2008 No, but I will say that the French debates the other night really have me looking at Dion in a different light. Sheesh, I didn't even watch it! Shame on me! DH did though. I was probably somewhere on the internet checking out a certain homeschooling forum... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kris Posted October 3, 2008 Share Posted October 3, 2008 You're not going to believe it!Au contraire! I wondered what was taking so long. ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeannie in NJ Posted October 3, 2008 Share Posted October 3, 2008 I am such a rockhead (have been one my entire life) that if someone "got in my face" I would do the opposite of their views just to irritate them lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lynn Posted October 3, 2008 Share Posted October 3, 2008 I am such a rockhead (have been one my entire life) that if someone "got in my face" I would do the opposite of their views just to irritate them lol. Me to. :lol: sometimes it's fun to annoy people just for kicks.;) Hey, they started it right. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kathy in MD Posted October 3, 2008 Share Posted October 3, 2008 "What if your neighbor followed this advice?" It was about having your neighbors over to convince them to vote Democratic, using Obama's talking points. I think OP said that Barack Obama told folks to do this during one of his campaign speeches. My neighbors just did this! Chat over dessert and coffee! So, naturally the chat is alot about the economy and the current situation with Congress. One of the women that I'm not really acquainted with asked a few questions and by the 3rd question or so, I realized that she was asking these leading questions for our host/hostess to answer. It was like it was staged. Too funny. What was interesting was that a couple of the neighbors work in fields where they know a good bit about the economy, and by the end of the "chat," the host was agreeing that he really preferred McCain's stance on a couple key areas (healthcare was one) but he was still voting for Obama. Just thought I'd share my surreal moment. Has it happened to anyone else, IRL? That's Great that a discussion like that happened! Wouldn't it be great if things like that became a regular feature in neighborhoods to discuss a variety of subjects? Now if I'd just get organized and try to initiate it for our neighborhood :( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plaid Dad Posted October 3, 2008 Share Posted October 3, 2008 Our neighbors already know that (a) my dw supports Obama and that (b) I don't, and why. I doubt they'll be having us over for coffee! ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovemyboys Posted October 3, 2008 Author Share Posted October 3, 2008 That's Great that a discussion like that happened! Wouldn't it be great if things like that became a regular feature in neighborhoods to discuss a variety of subjects? Now if I'd just get organized and try to initiate it for our neighborhood :( I finally looked up the original thread if it'll link here: http://www.welltrainedmind.com/forums/showthread.php?t=57965 It turned out fine, but it would've been truly great if it hadn't been so calculated to proselytize anyone who was an un-barack-believer, kwim? I was convinced of the premeditation when one of the kids came in and asked if everyone had been brainwashed yet? I don't think they knew where anyone stood really, which was partly why it worked out so well. That and the host/hostess had fairly open minds. The discussion was lively and informed. We've had different groups and friends over the years that would just get together occasionally to discuss current events and it was wonderful -- stimulating, challenging, thought-provoking. :001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pam "SFSOM" in TN Posted October 3, 2008 Share Posted October 3, 2008 and it my view, for what it is worth, that it is a cult of personality that these folks are swept up in imho :001_huh: The kids signing YouTube video sure did confirm that train of thought for me..... Wow. Ok. That's an amazing assumption, and certainly a convenient way to characterize those who disagree with you. I typed a whole lot more, but my jaw started seizing up from dropping so low, so I erased it in hopes that TMJ won't set in out of my own sheer bad karma coming back to attack my face. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pam "SFSOM" in TN Posted October 3, 2008 Share Posted October 3, 2008 You know, one of the neighbors said that too. She's got a son who is fairly conservative. He told her that even though his friends are somewhat conservative, they don't care, they think Obama is pretty charming, so they're voting for him, even though they don't agree with him. :confused: I think it might just balance out those who agree *with* him but won't vote *for* him for one reason and another. :glare: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovemyboys Posted October 3, 2008 Author Share Posted October 3, 2008 I think it might just balance out those who agree *with* him but won't vote *for* him for one reason and another. :glare: You're right. So much for the informed and involved voter we all should be. :001_huh: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarah CB Posted October 3, 2008 Share Posted October 3, 2008 Sheesh, I didn't even watch it! Shame on me! DH did though. I was probably somewhere on the internet checking out a certain homeschooling forum... We're bad Canadians. We taped the US VP debate and were watching that. For whatever reason, I guess the channel we were taping only had 1 hour of VP debate and then it switched over to the Canadian debate. So, here we are watching Palin and Biden duke it out over economic reform, the energy crisis and war in the middle east - than BAM we're watching the Canadian leaders argue about the importance of having a climate controlled vehicle to transport art from one museum to another... Seriously, Canada really amazes me sometimes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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