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[Ninga]

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[bucolic_frolic]

1. Offer condolences to keep the peace and ask if they plan to deport the remains for burial.

NO, NO, NO! Don't do that!

[Ninga]

5. I like your spirit.

[2naSalit]

2. Hmm...

A conundrum with a lesson?

How hard would it be to simply show them some decency by offering a simple condolence? It's not a political thing to show you aren't shallow like the magat mind is. Could serve to keep from relationships, however detached, going sour over a small thing.

[Ninga]

7. I know, you are correct, it shouldn't be that hard. I don't want to, but will reluctantly. At the end of

the day it’s the right thing to do…..

[2naSalit]

8. It is.

I live in magatville and have to hold y tongue every time I leave the house.

[Raven123]

3. If it were me, I would say something the next time I run into my neighbor.

If your relationship is limited to waving hello in the driveway, no need for anything more.

[Stargleamer]

4. I view a lot of Republicans as delusional

and they are delusional in their resentment for the marginalized. I still offer my condolences to the delusional who are bereaved.

[bif]

6. I'd keep it civil and offer them condolences.

Don't let the ayeholes drag you down to their level.

[marble falls]

9. So you can't express a sympathy for Mr Ninga. Is that wrong? Well you did ask the question ...

... Are you looking for some glimmer of acknowledgement from them, that their MAGAness has cost them a condolence for their loss of Mr Ninga? Is there a hierarchy to the response based on who passed? For example: would you have sent a card for loss of an infant but only a silent nod on the loss of a parent, and nothing at all for a cat you've known by name for years?

An inquiring mind has a passing interest.

Look! A squirrel!

[Ocelot II]

10. It doesn't cost you anything to be kind, regardless of your neighbor's politics.

[Ninga]

13. It's been helpful for me here,today, to open the emotional gate and let reason in....

Shelving my passionate dislike for their obvious values in exchange for condolences for their pet is a tough one for me. But I will.

[PikaBlue]

11. I'd put on my passive-aggressive jerk hat

and send them a card with condolences and proof of my donation to a local animal shelter in memory of Mr. Ninja. The animal shelter will put the donation to good use, Mr. Ninja gets kitty heaven brownie points for inspiring kindness towards stray kitties, and your neighbors can chew on the fact that empathy and kindness are fundamental Dem traits. They won't change their attitudes, but you might feel less torn about your response.

[Ninga]

12. Thanks. I'm going to actually consider this.

[Emile]

14. After an alert and discussion with the hosts, locking.

No politics allowed in the Lounge.

[Fla Dem]

15. Use your best judgement. It wouldn't hurt and hopefully you'll feel good about yourself.

Also, Mr. Ninga's spirit will know whether or not you paid him any respect!