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Help- my sister was bit by an ObamaMoose!

Posted on 08/03/2009 1:42:09 PM PDT by the Fun in Fundamentalist

Howdy all, I'm a long-time lurker, occasional poster here on FR. I’ve always enjoyed the good articles, lively debate and excellent resources for conservatives here, so I’m taking the liberty of bringing a slight “issue” to y’all to see what you think.

Recently (around the start of summer, about two months ago) my younger sister (aged 22) started talking about a young man she’d met in one of her Communications classes. She said he was very nice, handsome, smart, and it was obvious that she was starting to take an interest in him. About a month ago, they went out on a date, and just now, she changed her Facebook status to reflect that she was “in a relationship” with this gentleman.

I clicked on his profile name, and noticed with more than a little dread and disbelief that his political views were “Very Liberal” and his fan pages were for 0bama, Students for Obama, etc. A lot of his favorite books were by Naomi Klein, Al Franken, Howard Zinn, and the other “intelligentsia” that the Left loves to trot out.

I haven’t met this gentleman yet, but we’re all supposed to have dinner at my parent’s home tomorrow evening. Any ideas on how I should react to this? My parents raised my sister and myself to honor God, country, and family first, and I’m almost a little hurt that she’s bringing home “the enemy.” I’m torn between wanting to correct her thinking like an older brother can vs. just letting it go, but I can’t really bear the thought of my sister turning into an Obamabot herself. She’s of the college age at a generally liberal campus, so I’m worried she’s entering a Leftist phase at the behest of this kid.

So, Freepers- how should I handle this? What would you do?


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To: TomOnTheRun

Thank you for the suggestion, but knowing how they are, I think they would just 1) resent it, and 2) think I’m a wacko. Besides, whenever possible, I prefer to be of service to others “in secret”. I’m trying to learn the difficult trait of humility.


141 posted on 08/03/2009 4:53:46 PM PDT by webschooner (First they ignore you, then they laugh at you, then they fight you, then you win -- Mahatma Gandhi)
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To: webschooner

Ahhhh. Learning humility. That I do understand. It’s my own personal Waterloo. But it’s everybody else’s as well so at least I’m not alone. *grin*


142 posted on 08/03/2009 5:01:56 PM PDT by TomOnTheRun
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To: TomOnTheRun

Oh yes, we’re all in that one together, my friend. I once read somewhere that a saint said, of all the spiritual traits, humility is the most pleasing to God. I don’t know if true, but since it is so difficult to learn, possibly it is true.


144 posted on 08/03/2009 6:01:44 PM PDT by webschooner (First they ignore you, then they laugh at you, then they fight you, then you win -- Mahatma Gandhi)
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To: Babalu

No, no. My Granddaughter. I never had girls. I know why he was kicked out. Divorced parents, mother with bi-polar problems...the usual conflicts. He had his own set of problems which seem to be much better in a stable atmosphere with people who care about him. He’s a hard worker and may go into the service, which would be a good thing. I haven’t given up hope on him by any means. He’s in a continual struggle between God and satan, tugging at him. Not unlike most kids today.


145 posted on 08/03/2009 7:34:53 PM PDT by Marysecretary (GOD IS STILL IN CONTROL!)
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To: Star Traveler

You don’t know his folks...see post above.


146 posted on 08/03/2009 7:35:22 PM PDT by Marysecretary (GOD IS STILL IN CONTROL!)
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To: Marysecretary

Of course I don’t... :-) ... just saying... And you certainly would be in the better position to know more...


147 posted on 08/03/2009 7:38:43 PM PDT by Star Traveler (The God of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob is a Zionist and Jerusalem is the apple of His eye.)
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To: the Fun in Fundamentalist

Brass knuckles have always worked well for me.


148 posted on 08/03/2009 10:03:46 PM PDT by papasmurf (RnVjayB5b3UsIDBiYW1hLCB5b3UgcGllY2Ugb2Ygc2hpdCBjb3dhcmQh)
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To: the Fun in Fundamentalist

Take him out back and whip his ass - if she really likes real men, seeing him pee his pants and run home to mommy will make her bring home a Marine next time.

It’s that’s a bit extreme, bit your tongue, have a good meal, tell your sister you love her, go home and have a beer.


149 posted on 08/03/2009 10:18:57 PM PDT by Brytani (DC Freeper Convention and National Tea Party - FreepMail Me for rooms and convention info!)
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To: Impy

I was heartless AND mindless in my youth.

I started giving a damn 9.11.2001.


150 posted on 08/04/2009 3:44:57 AM PDT by wolfcreek (KMTEXASA!)
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To: the Fun in Fundamentalist

151 posted on 08/04/2009 4:25:58 AM PDT by Arrowhead1952 (Jimmy Carter - now the second worst POTUS ever. BHO has #1 spot in his sights.)
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To: rigelkentaurus

Perhaps this German woman supported the Hitler regime back in the day and can identify with NObama’s regime.


152 posted on 08/04/2009 6:06:30 AM PDT by sarasota
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To: TomOnTheRun

In my family we have a pledge to never speak of politics among liberals. We set the record straight at the very beginning. Case closed. Why spoil a nice meal with politics?


153 posted on 08/04/2009 6:08:01 AM PDT by sarasota
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To: Salamander

What Mega-thread? What did I miss??


154 posted on 08/04/2009 6:12:28 AM PDT by sarasota
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To: sarasota

http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2306351/posts


155 posted on 08/04/2009 6:22:17 AM PDT by Salamander (Like acid and oil on a madman's face, reason tends to fly away..............)
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To: Salamander

Oh yes, the birth certificate thread. I think it is gaining momentum but will never be resolved until long after NObama is out of office, if then. Wish I had more optimism.


156 posted on 08/04/2009 6:26:22 AM PDT by sarasota
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To: the Fun in Fundamentalist
Just keep asking questions in a polite way. It gets the liberals every time because they can not answer them!

Ask him what he thinks about the health care bill. Of course he will say it is wonderful. Then ask him if he has read it. :)

157 posted on 08/04/2009 6:29:58 AM PDT by seekthetruth ("See You In DC From 9/11 - 9/13 At Our National Freeper Tea Party Convention!")
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To: the Fun in Fundamentalist
Debate him all you want - if he's smart, he'll listen (and of course that goes both ways). If he's just a PObot it'll show.

Don't mess with the relationship. Too much of that happens in my family, the girls are always sticking their noses into one-another’s or their friends’ shit and all it brings is ugly drama that accomplishes nothing.

Unless he hurts her big time. In which case you'll have to step in and kill him.

158 posted on 08/04/2009 12:25:13 PM PDT by Clinging Bitterly (He must fail.)
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