inspecterD wrote:
He said I wish you'd start studying and come back to the meetings.  I told him That isn't gonna happen and you know why.  He then said Just because of that one thing (meaning the UN joining)  and I said  That not the only thing.  Well I then told him that I didn't want to get into it cause I didn't want him to think he had to gather information to get me DF'd.  He said I don't want anyone DF'd.  Sure...right...   Well he then went off on a tangent with the big "A" etc.  1914...blah...blah...blah.  
No worries, rant all you want.  I go through the same thing.  Just last week I got into a HUGE discussion with my mom, and I finally said, "I can't and I'm NOT going to have this conversation with you." (the conversation was, of course, about going back to meetings and what-not).  One thing I have come to finally realize (Duh! Why did I not see this before?) is how JW's ask extremely leading questions (Don't you think?  Isn't it reasonable to assume?  Wouldn't you admit?).  Is so manipulative!!  Finally, I have the courage to say, "No" but we all know how well that goes over---the conversation goes 'round and 'round until you just want to explode.  
The only positive I have is that I can actually TALK (albeit somewhat) about my opinions with my mom, whereas with my dad, it's a topic we just avoid.  
So, vent away.  You're right, it is encouraging to have someone who understands.