I've had a server's permit for years, used to be a bouncer. In the cert class, they train you on several different ways to cut people off. They have short videos, awful acting, but very real situations that illustrate how it is done, including this method.
My wee Irish grandmother would take issue with this. Her pride was more about being Catholic, but she was definitely Irish. Soda bread. Weird Easter pastries. Ya, cabbage and alcohol too. Just little bits and bobs of Irish culture.
... Um ... I personally claim that I'm a European mutt. Drunkards all.
You wouldn't be attacked any more or less. There are bomb throwers on all sides of that discussion. (And again, I know jack shit about the issues, and have no agenda.)
I hesitate to even approach the subject because I have no strong opinions on the matter ... Every time Israel comes up in discussion, somebody accuses me of being part of some army of jewish trolls? Really, I have no point, no agenda. These folks are reactionary and freak out. Happened again last week.
(I hope all those people sort things out. I'm on the other side of the world, and have no opinion. Got another downvote for it here, actually in the 'butthurt' thread. Regular as clockwork, somebody gets mad, assuming that I'm on the 'wrong side'.)
I still don't know what I did, but I made someone mad enough to go through my history and downvote. Fuk, I love the attention and conflict. Unfortunately, I think they've given up. It was fun while it lasted.
Protip: Some research w Lemvotes.org can answer many questions. Find your stalker!
An actually honest answer would be something like "I try to be honest."
I would probably float something just like that. Add a bit of fake humility. Not too much.
If people are really looking for the truth, that will look like truth to them. It will also happen to be the truth, as vague as it is, so if they want to dig it won't be hard to carry on. Keep it reassuring. Don't actually say anything definite. Act pious. :]
That man is your friend! Listen to him.