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Conversations about Fox News with Grandma Kissee

Last night I found Grandma sitting next to the fire, watching Fox News, in pure melodramatic style, freak out over the bargain to avoid the fiscal cliff. I don’t get to watch much Fox News, not having cable, and most of my familiarity with the network is with the clips that make their way into the Daily Show App. Fox News is funny.

Me: “Grandma, you gotta take most of what they’re saying with a grain of salt. Half the stuff on here are pure lies.”

Grandma: “I don’t think so. I like what they have to say. You and I are of different opinions on a lot of those things.” Which is true. Part of the beauty of family is that you can have different views on things, but keep on loving each other all the more (and have the occasional fun argument over a Sunday dinner).

At that moment Darrel Issa appeared on the TV along with Charles Krauthammer.

Me: “But look at these guys. You have two super conservative, right wing fellas spouting shady talking points without any counter points being mentioned. Aren’t you worried you’re only getting one perspective, one point of view?”

Grandma: “Not if I’m right.”

At which point I had to laugh. Touché, Grandma. Touché

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