CNN Republican Debate moderator and Salem Radio Host Hugh Hewitt made somewhat of an odd quip last night when he described this as the "Christmas dinner debate" that people will be discussing in 10 days at their Christmas dinners.
Please, for the love of all things holy, do not bring up this debate or anything political at your Christmas dinner.
Christmas, the celebration of the birth of Jesus Christ, is not a day to debate politics and should never be. I know for many families, mine included, Christmas is one of the few days of the year where everyone is together. Don't spoil it by potentially bringing up controversial topics. If WWI could have a Christmas truce, you too can go one day without bringing up politics.
As it turns out, I'm not alone in this sentiment:
I'm not going to talk about this debate at Christmas dinner. #CNNDebate
— Dina Fraioli (@DinaFraioli) December 16, 2015Please, for the love of family, do not let this debate happen at your Christmas dinner. #GOPDebate
— Joanne Nosuchinsky (@JoNosuchinsky) December 16, 2015“This is the Christmas dinner debate. The debate that people will talk about at dinner on Christmas.” Let’s not. #GOPdebate #GonnaNeedAdele
— Samantha Ownby (@samantha_ownby) December 16, 2015"Christmas dinner debate?" God help us if my family is talking about this debate at Christmas dinner. #GOPDebate
— Joanna Castle Miller (@jocastlemiller) December 16, 2015Moderator: "This is a Christmas dinner debate"
Me: *Quickly cancels Christmas dinner plans*
#GOPDebate
— paulglester (@paulglester) December 16, 2015This Christmas Dinner Debate, however, is fine:
#ChristmasDinnerDebate pic.twitter.com/3bSsTsvSTi
— College Republicans (@CRNC) December 16, 2015