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To: butterdezillion

When my oldest was 17, he was making plans for a halloween party and despite the fact we attend mass every Sunday, that he had been baptized, taken first communion, and been confirmed - he said he was going to dress as Jesus.

My wife was horrified. I handled the discussion a little more calmly - he was nearly an adult. His decisions - and the repercussions of them - were soon going to be his own. We raised him to believe in God, but as an adult - even though he *was* confirmed - his faith would also be his own path.

I just wanted to hear from him *why* he thought it was a good idea... “Just trying to be edgy and funny.” It was a good talk - rather than me just *telling* him he was wrong, he got there himself and decided on a Homer Simpson costume instead.

But - he was 17. And 17 year-olds think they know everything despite often not thinking too much; I remember being that age too.

DJT is not 17 and needs to stop acting like it.


52 posted on 04/13/2026 5:27:34 AM PDT by Capn Hayek (Capital is not responsible for Labor's lack of planning)
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To: Capn Hayek

> And 17 year-olds think they know everything despite often not thinking too much <

There is a saying: The older I get, the wiser my father becomes.

Very true!


55 posted on 04/13/2026 5:29:36 AM PDT by Leaning Right
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