...What in the world...

[Red Saxon]

My stepfather is the epitome of what we hate. The only thing on his mind is his own monetary gain without taking any consideration for those around him. Earlier today, he found a few of the Communist books I had hidden in my room, and confronted me about them. He made me watch as he took the books and threw them into the garbage, and tried to make me say that I was not a Communist, and that I didn't believe in all that "garbage". Now mind you, this man is a manager in a very prominent electrical company making $210,000 a year. He, for the last 8 years, has disrespected my mother and tried to force his lifestyle of sports and booze down my throat. I had held my tongue for far to long, so I went and took every precious copy of his books on Politics and threw them into the garbage. He acted like he was going to hit me, but then stormed out.

I did all of this without saying a word, I don't care what he will do or take away from me, I stood up for what I knew to be true.

[Killfacer]

You did the right thing. My parents are both socialists, it's simply impossible to understand what it would be like having parents who are right wing and disagree so violently with your politics. It must be difficult.

[F9]

Get a key for your room, lock it, turn it to a soviet place, get your friends dressed up like Stalin and bring them all day in the house.:lol:He legally cant do anything, if he tries blackmail him you will contact the cops:lol: next time he trashes something yours just trash him instead than his stuff, that sounds better
Fuserg9 takes no legal responsibility for any action taken, post and actions are of the fault of the person itself, and his/her way of understanding:laugh::laugh:
Fuck seems im having too much free time, there is a whole month until football restarts:crying:

[ÑóẊîöʼn]

My family weren't socialists per se, although they were definately left of the centre. I remember having a debate about anarchism with one of my Mum's (now ex-)partners, a debate which I lost, although even then I felt it had more to do with my lack of knowledge as well as my relative inexperience. It was a good-natured argument rather than a screaming match, so it pales in comparison to Red Saxon's experience.

All I gotta say is that I'm really grateful for having liberal, permissive parents, considering the horror stories I've heard from others. I'd like to thank my Mum for being a sweet, kind and all-round reasonable human being, my Dad for getting me hooked on science at a young age, and my sister for putting up with my shit for all those years. :) I love you all.

[Red Saxon]

You did the right thing. My parents are both socialists, it's simply impossible to understand what it would be like having parents who are right wing and disagree so violently with your politics. It must be difficult.My mother is more understanding, but my stepfather is your classic closed-minded republican who cannot see anything besides the inside of his own ass.

Luckily he's to stupid to realize that the stash of books he found weren't my only books on Communism :)
( I have some ebooks that I have downloaded to a flash drive, and a few other books that I'm literally hiding inside my computer )

[Pogue]

My family weren't socialists per se, although they were definately left of the centre. I remember having a debate about anarchism with one of my Mum's (now ex-)partners, a debate which I lost, although even then I felt it had more to do with my lack of knowledge as well as my relative inexperience. It was a good-natured argument rather than a screaming match, so it pales in comparison to Red Saxon's experience.

All I gotta say is that I'm really grateful for having liberal, permissive parents, considering the horror stories I've heard from others. I'd like to thank my Mum for being a sweet, kind and all-round reasonable human being, my Dad for getting me hooked on science at a young age, and my sister for putting up with my shit for all those years. :) I love you all.

get a room

[Dimentio]

My stepfather is the epitome of what we hate. The only thing on his mind is his own monetary gain without taking any consideration for those around him. Earlier today, he found a few of the Communist books I had hidden in my room, and confronted me about them. He made me watch as he took the books and threw them into the garbage, and tried to make me say that I was not a Communist, and that I didn't believe in all that "garbage". Now mind you, this man is a manager in a very prominent electrical company making $210,000 a year. He, for the last 8 years, has disrespected my mother and tried to force his lifestyle of sports and booze down my throat. I had held my tongue for far to long, so I went and took every precious copy of his books on Politics and threw them into the garbage. He acted like he was going to hit me, but then stormed out.

I did all of this without saying a word, I don't care what he will do or take away from me, I stood up for what I knew to be true.

Sounds like he dislikes you for more than your politics.

[Angry Young Man]

Wow if I was in your boat I'd've turned into Kurt Cobain. Except Kurt Cobain was working class.

Kurt Cobain 1 - 0 Red Saxon :D

[Dooga Aetrus Blackrazor]

Sometimes people are reasonable if you give them a chance. It took me years to learn to talk calmly to irrational people. I'm still fairly terrible at it. It's especially difficult if they are someone who is automatically hostile. Discussions with hostile people are difficult if you disagree on issues. I know hostile leftists and calm rightists. I can debate with both. The hostile rightist requires a considerable degree of patience.

I wouldn't try to convince anyone of your views. Just convince them to be more respectful. Maybe he'll learn something from your response. If you throwing his books out was unfair, why was his action better? I doubt he'll get it. If violence is a worry, start hitting the gym.

Anger management techniques might be useful. Maybe they are anti-communist opiates or something, I don't know. I just find, myself, that living with ignorance is difficult. Ignorance is also everywhere. It's good to find ways to cope.

[Angry Young Man]

If violence is a worry, start hitting the gym

What's poor bloody Jim done?


Maybe they are anti-communist opiates or something, I don't know
Religion. See wut I did thar? :cool:

Why don't you just leave home? If you're too young, either put yourself on a fostering register or find a leftist family. Course you'll understand that you can't take your horse with you :tt2:

[Red Saxon]

Well the thing is, 1.) I'm only sixteen years old, I don't have that much longer. 2.) He didn't know that I was a Communist up untill this point.

I got home today and he still hasn't said anything to me. I think that he's decided to just let it be.

God be praised when I can leave home...

[Sugar Hill Kevis]

I got home today and he still hasn't said anything to me. I think that he's decided to just let it be.

He's probably realised he overeacted massively... Either that or he's scheming :p

It seems so surreal to actually have to hide left wing literature in your own home. I live with my right-wing grandparents (had moved out but moved back for the last few months before uni to save on ££) and despite hearing "you dont want anything to do with communism" and the likes fromthem. I think they realised over time that I had actual belief in it rather than simply rebelling and they're just kinda accepting. It's good banter.

[which doctor]

Some people here will disagree with me, but I think in situations like this sometimes it is most beneficial to just keep quiet and mind your own business. The reality is that you're stuck with your family, so you might as well try to make the best of it, or at least keep things civil. I hate to borrow a phrase from jeebus, but if your father antagonizes you, the best route might be to just turn the other cheek to keep things from escalating. This is especially true if you want the continued support (financial and emotional) of your parents after you leave the house.

[Sugar Hill Kevis]

Some people here will disagree with me

I wouldn't... What's the point in creating unnecessary friction in a house you have to live in