intellegent, dont worry about criticizing me! I can handle it 🙂 You are usually respectful even though you disagree. I respect your right to vehemently disagree with me, so long as you respect my right to my opinion (or psak or whatever else we are debating)
Yoshi, good luck with the family gathering! I know at times it can be difficult and as I dont know your exact situation it would be hard to give good advice. Maybe the best piece of advise is know your audience! Try to avoid the “emotion stirring” and keep the peace. Not always easy (or feasible!) – good luck!
Happy Thanksgiving! We have a lot to be thankful for, even in times of economic hardship.