Major media outlets are certain that the bitter 2016 presidential election will ruin everyone's Thanksgiving dinner, and have published lengthy guides aimed at helping people get through the holiday without open fights between friends and relatives.
Over the weekend, the New York Times published a column called, "How Could You? 19 Questions to Ask Loved Ones Who Voted the Other Way."
That article didn't blame Donald Trump or Hillary Clinton for ruining the holiday, but instructed people to reset their relationships by asking and answering 19 questions. For example, people are supposed to consider who they voted for, why someone else might have voted differently, and whether it's been difficult to talk to others about this.
"Do you think I'm sexist or racist?" is another question. "Is there anything you are hopeful about in a Trump presidency?" is another.
The last question on the list is, "Do you still like me?"
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01.12.2025