The Stupid Polls thread (Part 2)

[Collins]

I soak the business end in hydrogen peroxide for a few minutes once a week.

[Collins]

How many condiments do you use on a hamburger/cheeseburger?

• 6 (Napkins are of no use here; please bring me a beach towel instead.)
• 5
• 4 (I enjoy a more robust flavor profile.)
• 3
• 2 (I am a minimalist and require only the essentials.)
• 1
• 0 (I prefer it dry because I’m a psychopath.)

[Salty]

(I’m a bit emotional at the moment as this is all very fresh)
Your spouse has very different political views than you (that you happen to feel promotes intolerance). You pull into the laneway after a long day at work, then picking up your son from school and a snowy, stormy drive home. You see two large political signs supporting a person & political party you do not support. You text spouse to see if they’re aware the signs were being posted. They only reply “yes”. I responded politely I would appreciate a conversation about this. And point out they’d not be happy if I posted signs I align with. No response.
Do I:

• Suck it up, buttercup! Leave the signs. It’s “his house” and land
• remove them before he’s home
• Put signs up that align with my values.
• Wait until he’s home to discuss further

[Englishd]

Kendrick Lamar showed us all that pettiness is the way to go. Be petty and throw that shit out without any discussion

[EarnIt]

I don’t think it’s petty. He put it there without asking you. I am pretty sure you have equal rights there/EVERYWHERE!

[Runningfree]

The hubs and I don’t share political views. No signs supporting either side have been placed in our yard. We have a mutual understanding and generally don’t speak about politics.
If I came home to signs, I would 100% remove them

[Ccn31]

I would remove, f**k that!!

[SinceIAwoke]

No response to your questions could be fraught with meaning. There’s a conversation to be had there.

[Matt]

Jesus. Yeah I’d say either remove them or wait and talk about it. (If you do wait and talk about it, I still think they should be removed. The waiting to talk is a courtesy.)

No signs is a sensible way forward. Signs for both would be fair, though you might be risking some weird responses from passers-by (who knows what might happen). Personally I think it would actually be physically safer to have no signs, in an environment where intolerance is being fostered.

Who does that? It’s not like putting up a sign for the Toronto Maple Leafs. It’s something that actually matters.

I’d be angry if I was in your shoes. I’d make my expectations clear. I’d point out there are many things this person can do to support their stated preference that do not involve any signs or other items on our shared property. The frustrating part is with these… voices there is this perverse expectation of opposition, so it becomes kind of a rallying cry (“see what victims we are; we can’t even put up signs” ). Giving that clear presentation of alternatives helps to deflate that pseudo-victimhood before it takes off.

[Salty]

We spoke on phone briefly and I used example that what if I put up a rainbow flag (which I fully support. He does not). He scoffed and said that’s not politics. I said what if I put up a political sign of my choice; he countered that I do not “fund” or donate to a specific political party like he does. So he feels he has a right to support his local guy since he pays dues (to his redneck party - my choice of words).
I’m disappointed with my life choices

[Matt]

Yes, he has a right to support his local guy… by donating and volunteering. The signs he can take a pass on. That has nothing to do with politics (speaking of relevance to politics, right?); it has to do with respect for the equal human being to whom he is married and with whom he has declared his lifelong intention to love and cherish.

What an exasperating and angry and sad situation for you. I’m sorry

[mxelle]

Salty should draw what following image on the sign:

• the politician eating a d*ck
• a clown nose
• a mustache
• the mustache
• devil horns
• a sh*t emoji for a hat
• mel… only you are out here risking misdemeanours…

[Salty]

I love you

[mxelle]

i got you.

[Salty]

I walked the dog and removed signs. Put them in garage. Eek! Out of character for me. Go me!

[Englishd]

I support misdemeanors and light felonies

[Matt]

Good for you Salty! Sometimes you gotta stand your ground. This is one of those times. You’re doing the right thing

[JazzyS]

Too bad I couldn’t vote for two in this one…

Sorry you are dealing with this @Salty I would be beyond furious to see this in my yard. Sending strength as you deal with that conversation.

Your home is your sanctuary and should be a safe space for all of you.

[Ccn31]

Lmao!!! Funny!

[mxelle]

@Matt

It’s not like putting up a sign for the Toronto Maple Leafs