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EXT please.
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John made his way through the quaint suburban streets.
He was going to his parents’ house to eat with the whole family. Thanksgiving. Mashed potatoes, stuffing. Meat. After last year, they’re probably surprised he showed up again. John is a liberal, and the whole family is Republican. John parked, went inside, and sat down. He doesn’t start it, but he also doesn’t back down. John’s Mom just hopes they’re able to sit at the same table. Brother Eric starts it off as he sets the glasses. “See how high the stock market went today? I guess Trump knows what he’s doing.” “A misogynist,” says John. “And a racist. Who are you fooling?” “Sour grapes,” says Eric. Their mom interrupts: “Give it up. And I don’t care who started it first. Let’s keep our eye on the task of carving this bird.” Wine in each glass. Gravy and fixings around the table are passed. Sister Rebecca says “well it must be hard when all you listen to is NPR, in your car.” “A reputable outlet,” says John. “Unlike your station.” She replies, “hey it’s not true what they say about Fox News. Fair and balanced.” By now John feels very challenged. John’s Mom says “I can’t take any more. Next thing you know we’ll be rehashing the Iraq war.” “A noble cause,” John’s Dad pipes up. “Those people didn’t know freedom under Sadaam.” “Sure,” says John. “Freedom?-- How ‘bout hundreds of thousands dead from our bombs. I’ve lost my appetite,” he says, as he exits the room. He mutters under his breath that he’ll be leaving soon. A token liberal…lonely and miserable. |
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