I just read something that reminded me of an event a long time ago. Odd how things stick in the mind quietly and then pop out years later.
I was at a friend's party and it had degenerated into one of those wordy dos. Being the era it was, inevitably the conversation eventually took a political turn.
One person (and I'd only just met her!) asked me how I voted. Surprised, I told her. And she said...
'You should be ashamed of yourself.'
Now isn't that stupendously arrogant? Not to mention impertinent, smug, offensive and a variety of other unpleasant things. Takes the breath away, doesn't it?
I didn't follow up at the time (which is maybe why it rankles.) I don't do argument: they always seem to become heated and I can't handle that. It brings back vivid memories of being bullied, like I am back 'in the zone.' Probably for good reason - the behaviour is very similar.
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12/05/08 @ 07:24