Once I had asked, 'But are you a Democrat or a Republican? and Jonathan said, I'm socially progressive but fiscally conservative, and Doug Miles, a football player who also came to Sunday breakfast but only ever read the sports section and ignored everyone, lifted his head and said, Is that like being bisexual? Which I actually thought was funny, even though I was pretty sure Doug was a jerk.
In the book "Prep" by Curtis Sittenfeld, the protagonist engages in a conversation about political affiliations, asking Jonathan whether he identifies as a Democrat or a Republican. Jonathan responds that he is socially progressive yet fiscally conservative, highlighting the complexity of modern political identity. This moment reveals the nuanced perspectives people can hold beyond strict party lines.
Doug Miles, a football player who often appears disengaged, interjects with a humorous analogy,...
