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ednbarby:
I do give him credit for acknowledging that I had clearly won the argument.  A lesser Republican (is that redundant?) would never have done that.

And we actually went on to continue to discuss movies for the rest of the evening - he calls himself a movie buff - and I wowed him with my ability to name that movie in two notes.  At one point he goes, "What's that one with Sean Connery and Mark Harmon?..."  I go, "The Presidio."  Another time he goes, "What's that one guy's name who was in "The Breakfast Club" and "St. Elmo's Fire"?..."  I go, "Judd Nelson."  He goes, "Jesus.  You're Good."  At that point, Suzanne was back at the table and said, "I told ya she'd kick your ass when it comes to movies."  I'm hoping the fact that he was impressed with my knowledge (and accordingly, not put off by my lack of a life in the real world) makes him continue to think about his misconceptions about Brokeback, gay men in general, or, at the very least, makes him think twice before he postulates that lame argument again.

Front-Ranger:
Way to go Barb! Spreading the word, one at a time. Can I schedule a session with U and my husband??!

starboardlight:
Barb, I'm so proud of you. You seriously kicked his butt. And seriously, unless you're watching some Christian film, when are movies suppose to teach anything? At best they're suppose to make you think and question your reality. The argument that this film teaches promiscuity and breaking up of marriage is a stupid one. And I'm happy that you were there to call the guy on that. His willingness to admit his losing the point is a sign that he might actually be worth saving. You should see if you can challenge him to see the film and still hold those same opinions he has.

newyearsday:
Great idea Starbie,

and great job Barb. I commend you! I fear I would not fare so well, in that scenario....afraid I've lost too many arguments to my lawyer-like family members to have much confidence when it comes to that sort of thing, but you're right on with the Out of Africa references, and being a big fan of that movie, I can see myself using that same argument if I have to. Thanks for doing your majorly good brokie deed of the day.

Lynne:
Barb - I just wanted to chime in here with my own 'Well, done!'.  I'm very proud of you.

I think we're sisters in that one of my very big post-BBM goals is to be much more vocal and articulate about my own beliefs - to not be silent when I know wrong is being accomplished, if that makes any sense.

I know it can sometime seem like a drop in an ocean, but I think every single time we can call people on their bigotry, to maybe, maybe make them stop and think, just a little bit, it is a huge victory in the grand scheme of things.  And these things have ripples and those ripples can be very powerful.  And to manage it with grace and intelligence, that just makes it perfect!

((((Barb!!))))

Again, well done!

-Lynne

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