I can list the ways.
Well, you could have a stroke or heart attack arguing with people who don't believe what you do. It could happen.
You could have an illness that wouldn't be covered under government policies or get put in a long line (Canada, Britain) that keeps you in the queue for so long that you die any way.
You could have a government paid for abortion. (0oh don't kid yourself- you are ending a human life- it's human, it's alive- so don't pretend you don't know that).
You could have to work two jobs to pay your taxes to support the people on the dole- stress kills.
You could actually decide your friends who don't agree with you are idiots- then you are friendless and alone and you die from depression. It happens.
I could go on....but you know what? I won't. Because everyone needs to remember that politicians are players- yep even the best of them. They want YOU to think no one else has your interests at heart like they do. But many of the politicians you are aware of don't really care about anything but reelection. It is the biggest gravy train ever-I wish I could run.
So give yourself a present for 2012- don't get so mad. Enjoy your life. Stand up for what you believe in and vote for it- be active with the people you AGREE with. Go to the caucus. Go to the meetings. Share some coffee with the other people who want what you want for America.
There is no such thing as healthy and happy exchange of ideas in politics- nope. It is the ultimate anger maker. SO stick with your buds and stick to your guns. But jeez- take a walk, get off the internet, kiss your spouse. It's way more fun.