Stop. Now.

This entry goes out to everyone. Put your political views aside, shut up for five minutes, and read. If you don't like what I have to say here, don't talk to me until you come up with something good to say.

I have sat by for far too long listening to people turn completely normal conversations about completely normal topics into "The War" or "Bush" discussions. Stop. I don't give a damn about your insufferable opinion anymore, and I certainly don't need you to reiterate it for the 500th time today. Enough is enough. Besides, you sound like morons.

We can all agree that war is bad. We can also all pretty much agree that our current presidential cabinet is not up to par. Topic closed. Discussion ended. Let's move on to you pissing me off.

Scene: Walking into grocery store, I see a box of grape nuts.
Me: Oh! Grapenuts are my favorite!
You: Nuts like George Bush?
Me: Never speak to me again.

You see, it's grating and completely unnecessary to take a typical discussion about mundane topics and turn it into a political discussion. I don't care about your views, opinions, what political blogs you read, or who you are voting for. You see, it was a SECRET ballot so this kind of crap wouldn't happen. By trying to bully or strong-arm people into believing what you believe, you destroy the system. So, way to go democracy hater.

Seriously, though. If you're going to continue doing this kind of crap, please avoid talking to me. Avoid me at all costs, in fact. Because if you actually launch into your anti-war rhetoric near me, I will verbally assault you with the force of five Monty Python skits.