Chronicle poll results: Discussing politics on Thanksgiving

We asked our readers if they would be discussing politics over Thanksgiving. Here's what they said.

Last week, the Chronicle asked its readers in an online poll the following question: “Did you or will you discuss politics over Thanksgiving?’ Of the 190 people who responded, 49% said no; 35% said yes; and 16 % said they weren’t sure. Comments were submitted by 58 people. A few follow.

Given the rise of white nationalist Nick Fuentes as Charlie Kirk’s heir apparent in the Republican Party, we must discuss politics at every dinner table now. Fuentes admires Hitler, and is extremely dangerous.

I love my family and do not need to make anyone upset on this or any holiday.

My nephew derided Obama continuously until my family and I had to leave the dinner early. That was over 10 years ago and we haven’t seen him or his family since.

Hopefully, politics will not be discussed. It’s a time to be grateful and not harp on things that are negative!

It’s hard not to. It affects everything. I only spend time with the like-minded.

Not if we can help it as there are varying opinions amongst the family, including members who, once they get started on it, won’t stop!

I and everyone I know is concerned with the chaos in world politics — and most especially here in our country. Ignoring it is the worst possible option; it’s really no option at all. Ignoring it is allowing it to continue and grow. And isn’t that a lot like how things started in Nazi Germany?

We have differences, however we appreciate and love each other so we listen respectfully.

I will discuss politics only with those that are not afflicted with the incurable TDS (Trump Derangement Syndrome). Everyone else present can just listen to the truth I discuss.

We will try to avoid the topic as one family member has totally different values and beliefs than the rest of us.

I will be thankful if political conversations are avoided as we enjoy Thanksgiving with family and friends. Our group is divided and those pleased with our current leadership are very opinionated.

Being thankful for the blessings we have fits with tikkun olam. Ours is a broken world and we must try to mend that which is torn. That begins with awareness of the task before us. Part of that task is political, whether we like it or not.
My community is divided, so we discuss books, food, weather, ailments, children, and once in a while, sex.

We all need to focus on what brings us together, not divides us. Thankful to be together as family and share the love, even in these most divisive of times.

Time to just talk turkey. PJC