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Discussing politics is typically considered something to avoid, since these conversations can easily become heated. Whether you’re at work or with family or friends, you might find yourself having to deal with this topic. If you’ve ever found yourself in an exasperating political argument with a person in recovery during the “meeting after the meeting” or on social media such as Facebook, you can appreciate the real need for Tradition Ten, the AA Tradition to avoid outside issues such as religion and politics. However, a definitive understanding of just what constitutes an outside issue is not always easy to agree on or follow. How can you make sure you avoid the hate that often goes along with political discussions when people don’t see eye to eye? Keep the following tips in mind for these kinds of conversations.  Continue reading →