Thanks for the replies, everyone.

BTW Rhiannonsmoon I'm not ariesmars

I invited him the other day to properly discuss politics with me at a lunch a group I'm affiliated with was hosting if he's so interested in learning more about my political beliefs. He didn't seem terribly interested. Huh.

If it continues to escalate I'll talk to my friend again. I spoke with a couple of others and I know I'm not the only one with ruffled feathers now.