Most of us are aware to shy away from political discussions at family gatherings or cocktail parties.  However, one of the latest trends in the social media world is to discuss politics. This can lead to bruised feelings, loss of business, and in some cases, quickly being removed from social media fan bases if you take a different view than your friends.

USA Today pointed that Facebook is becoming the new battleground state for politics. Entrepreneurs and small businesses looking to serve the entire political spectrum should proceed with caution before putting their views online even in personal social media postings.