Two words: Mixed Household
We here at the House Soapbox are a political mixed bag. We have representations of the major parties along with just enough independents to make it really, really interesting under a normal bland year. Imagine a power-packed, issue charged year. Then throw on top of it Obama and Palin. I’m having enough of a time defending my position in my own house to even want to try to online. But don’t mistake my silence here as having no opinion. Don’t mistake my lack of ranting for a lack of caring. Just figure I’m probably loudly debating the latest and greatest issue within my own homes walls.

Wow, is that familiar. Bob is a republican, a strong republican. I’m a middle of the road gal, will vote for who I like the best or agree with. My family of origin is democrat. My best friend is a democrat.
It drives me crazy. I will talk politics a little online just to be able to identify with like-minded people.
I like to talk when we’re talking issues, not slinging. I don’t know a topic that leads to slinging as fast as politics, though.