Discussion Deviant Gifts

'How are we supposed to think the unthinkable if we have to drink the drinkable?'

"O.K., O.K., people - we're not workshopping these, they're already set in stone."

"But I see you're having difficulty following my argument."

"She's a show dog...purebred, of course." "That's great! My guy's a Sanskrit scholar...wrote for the Harvard Lampoon."

"At least we agree to disagree."

"Did you read my review on Amazon? Four out of four people found it helpful."

"Discussion topic: Is our society becoming less civil and more violent?"

'Oops! It's usually the devil to get any to come out!'

"Of course I'm responsible for that marketing plan, but you're responsible for how it turned out!"

"Afterward, there will be a short Q. and A. that will be just long enough for one person to take up too much of it."

"C'mon, Hillary – just answer the question!"

'Both parties shouted 'liar, liar, pants on fire' at the same time. It was a big first step towards bi-partisanship.'

'Tell me about it, buddy... I completely understand where you're coming from.'

You need to calm down, Snookums. I can't. I cannot take the perversion of economic theory. It is not socialism to collect taxes to pay for services like roads and schools, or police and fire and military, that are essential for economic development and social equity. Fair taxes are the lifeblood of a vibrant, thriving society! Give Momma the bullhorn. A bullhorn in every pot!

Opening arguments would begin after the intimidation round.

"Free speech" does not mean your ignorance is equivalent to our knowledge!

"Long time commenter, first time reader. . ."

"We do not discuss religion or politics in this office. I feel compelled to add to the list 'American Idol'."

"Would you like me to get one our experts to tell you what you think of it."

'Look at the adorable garden gnome I bought today!!'

"I believe it because I believe it and that's how I know it's true."

'Oops. I set my auto pilot to go to Saratoga ... New York.'

"I'm just saying, if you keep insisting we seriously discuss problems and work on solutions, we're stuck here all afternoon!"

"After endless delays, boarding confusion and lost luggage, it appears he's finally arriving at his conclusion."

- Do you prefer the talking points, or the doing points?

Night of the Living Well-Read

Hey! This is good in a first meeting. A frank exchange of opinion!

'I will only need to talk to you in order to contradict what you've said.'

The bipartisan election cycle: 'Every 2 years without fail, I perform my patriotic duty and vote the bums out.'

"Our manifesto must offer a measured but devastating critique of flying."

"If you weren't prepared to agree with everyone, why did you leave your office?"

'Oh yeah! My self help group knows a lot more than your psychiatrist. First of all, there's a lot more of them.'

Opposing viewpoint.

'I have a question...am I a bird or a bee?'

"With religion and politics off the table, the only thing left to argue about is gluten."