Two days ago, a young expecting newlywed that I work with knew I was a Republican and asked if I could get her a Romney yard sign. Last night I was able to get my hands on a few signs that I took to work today. By noon, the signs were all taken and now I have been asked to get more. However, there was one young lady (a single mother) who said she would never vote for Romney because he only favors the rich.
I asked what was wrong with being rich and she said that she would never get rich. I reminded her that one of the reasons that she didn’t think she would ever become rich is because of all the money that was taken out of her paycheck to pay taxes that is being used to give free stuff to the people who weren’t willing to work hard like she was every day.
She then said, “Well that’s why I hate politics, I just won’t vote.”
I told her that she should vote even if I didn’t agree with her choice, it is better that we all vote rather than just sit around and complain about things.
A few minutes later, she came up to me and asked if I would mind explaining to her why I was supporting Romney and we agreed to talk during a lunch break on Friday.
Not sure I can convince her, but at least she is willing to listen. So, stay tuned....
Ping me if you update your story. I'm interested.
I had a similar discussion with an older lady like 80+ years old and still working. She hates Romney, is a Democrat, but in two minutes I had her arguing like a rabid FReeper. I told her that her arguments sound like extreme right wing arguments. She finally decided to not vote. I said "Good! You shouldn't!"
Around my office, the right wingers are normal, and if there are any leftists, they don't make a peep.
“Not sure I can convince her, but at least she is willing to listen. So, stay tuned....”
What a rare and remarkable opportunity for you! Very unusual to find someone who wants to listen and learn. I hope you can be a good teacher. Engage, ask questions, listen, answer questions, teach.
“However, there was one young lady (a single mother) who said she would never vote for Romney because he only favors the rich. Not sure I can convince her, but at least she is willing to listen. So, stay tuned....”
Ask her the following:
Do you believe that politicians act in their own self interest to hold onto power? Answer 95% of the time: “yes”.
Then I ask; Since that is the case,how would it be a benefit to Democrats if there were fewer poor people? Wouldn’t that cut into their power base? Shouldn’t Democrats then want there to be as many poor people as possible? And since Republicans are for the rich, wouldn’t it benefit them to make sure there were as many rich people as possible? I mean, how could they win an election otherwise? Assuming your premise is true.
Good work! I hope you can persuade her.