Things To Avoid Discussing

 I've devoted some time this year...subjects you should avoid discussing in the holiday period with family affairs.  I pondered over topics that should be avoided in a conversation....because they get people riled-up.  It got up to around forty items, and I finally asked Grok/AI for  help. So the list is up to about 100 things that I probably won't talk to you....unless you hint you might be 'normal':

Politics – Political affiliations and ideologies.  Religion – Beliefs, doctrines, or critiques of faiths.  Abortion – Views on pro-choice vs. pro-life.  Gun control – Firearm laws and rights.  Climate change – Debates on causes or solutions.  Vaccinations – Efficacy, mandates, or skepticism.  Capital punishment – Death penalty morality or application. Immigration policies – Borders, deportation, or asylum.  Taxation – Tax rates or fairness of systems.  Healthcare systems – Single-payer vs. private healthcare.  Euthanasia – Right to die or assisted suicide.  Same-sex marriage – Legal or moral stances.  Gender identity – Transgender rights or definitions.  Racial issues – Systemic racism or affirmative action.  Police reform – Defunding or supporting law enforcement.  Free speech – Limits or extent of expression rights.  Censorship – Social media or government regulation.  Conspiracy theories – UFOs, 9/11, or other events (note: this covers about 18,000 separate stories).  Evolution vs. creationism – Origins of life (but does not concern drop-off theories where aliens just planted life).  Wealth inequality – Redistribution or capitalism critiques.  Foreign policy – Interventions or isolationism.  Military spending – Budgets or global presence.  Education reform – School choice or curriculum debates. Animal rights – Veganism or animal testing.  Genetic engineering – GMOs or human modification.  Drug legalization – Marijuana or harder substances.  Pornography – Morality or regulation (but if discussed as art, it's ok).  Sex education – Curriculum content or age appropriateness.  Parenting styles – Discipline or child-rearing methods.  Divorce – Personal opinions on marriage dissolution.  Polygamy – Cultural or legal acceptance.  Feminism – Definitions or critiques of movements.  Patriarchy – Existence or impact debates.  Cultural appropriation – Fashion, music, or traditions.  Reparations – Historical injustices or compensation.  Nationalism – Patriotism vs. globalism.  Monarchy – Relevance or critiques of royal systems. Socialism vs. capitalism – Economic system preferences.  Privacy rights – Surveillance or data collection.  Artificial intelligence – Ethics or job displacement. Cryptocurrency – Legitimacy or regulation.  Labor unions – Benefits or drawbacks.  Welfare programs – Scope or dependency concerns. Minimum wage – Increases or economic impact. Corporate greed – CEO pay or business practices.  Globalization – Trade or cultural impacts.  Historical revisionism – Rewriting or interpreting history.  Colonialism – Legacy or modern implications.  War crimes – Accountability or specific conflicts. Terrorism – Causes or responses.  Death penalty – Justice or ethical concerns. Surrogacy – Ethics or commercialization.  Adoption – Open vs. closed or interracial issues. Mental health stigma – Treatment or societal views.  Addiction – Personal responsibility vs. disease model. Obesity – Health or body positivity debates.  Diet fads – Keto, vegan, or other trends.  Cosmetic surgery – Vanity or empowerment.  Ageism – Discrimination or generational conflicts.  Retirement age – Policies or fairness. Inheritance – Wealth transfer or taxes.  Gambling – Legalization or addiction concerns. Prostitution – Legal or moral perspectives.  Poverty – Causes or solutions.  Homelessness – Policies or personal responsibility.  Education costs – Student loans or free college.  Standardized testing – Fairness or efficacy.  Homeschooling – Benefits or drawbacks. Charity – Effectiveness or motivations.  Organ donation – Ethics or mandates.  Cloning – Human or animal ethics.  Space exploration – Funding or priorities. Nuclear energy – Safety or necessity. Fossil fuels – Use or environmental impact.  Renewable energy – Practicality or costs.  Overpopulation – Control measures or concerns.  Urban vs. rural living – Lifestyle critiques.  Public transportation – Funding or efficiency.  Monuments – Removal or preservation debates.  Statues – Historical figures or symbolism. Cancel culture – Accountability or overreach.  Social media – Impact on society or mental health.  Influencers – Authenticity or cultural impact.  Celebrity culture – Worship or criticism.  Sports salaries – Fairness or market dynamics.  Esports – Legitimacy as a sport.  Tipping culture – Fairness or expectations. Work-from-home – Productivity or fairness.  Four-day workweek – Feasibility or impact.  Automation – Job loss or progress.  Universal basic income – Viability or effects. Intellectual property – Piracy or creator rights.  Advertising – Ethics or manipulation.  Fashion industry – Sustainability or labor practices. Beauty standards – Media or societal pressure.  Reality TV – Cultural value or harm.  Video games – Violence or addiction concerns.  Astrology – Belief or skepticism.  Superstitions – Cultural or personal beliefs.  Personal finances - Too much debt  or stupid spending.

Note:  I'm also working on a list to go-to-subjects (things you can readily discuss  without problems): Space-Ghost cartoons, zombie movies, discussions over gin, quality of roller-coaster-thrills, county fairs (in-general), hatred of NCAA football decisions/schedules, Hee-Haw humor, any Steinbeck novel, slutty nature of women who wear tube-tops, why the 'L' and 'G' crowd should leave LGTBQ, incompetence of Governor Newsom of California, pro-wrestling, the decline of CNN, stupid people, the Matrix movies, hauling hay in July,  Old Testament verses, Civil War battles, crazy relative stories, screwed-up Star Trek stories, and stock investment strategies.