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lexw

(804 posts)
Mon Nov 5, 2012, 12:27 AM Nov 2012

My friend's parents are from Greece and moved to the U.S. (North Carolina)...she posted this:

"My mom and dad were both born and raised in Greece. They came to the United States for a better life. Last year my mother voted for the first time (she was 79) so she could vote for President Obama. Tuesday my Dad (who is 79) is voting for his first time (for President Obama) and my mom also. I am so proud of them. Better late then never!"

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My friend's parents are from Greece and moved to the U.S. (North Carolina)...she posted this: (Original Post) lexw Nov 2012 OP
That's great to hear! defacto7 Nov 2012 #1
Tell your parents Welcome to the US and how proud we are of them for voting. Booster Nov 2012 #2
As a convert to Greek Orthodox Christanity Mme. Defarge Nov 2012 #3
thanks,they are turning nc blue,one vote at time n\t -LOKI -BAD FOR YA Nov 2012 #4
Great lex! thanks for the report from your friend in North Carolina Cha Nov 2012 #5

Mme. Defarge

(8,027 posts)
3. As a convert to Greek Orthodox Christanity
Mon Nov 5, 2012, 02:00 AM
Nov 2012

I consider myself Greek by adoption. I love these people - genuine, admittedly crotchety, great cooks. They know how to party.

Not at all surprised at their civic minded spirit.

Cha

(297,154 posts)
5. Great lex! thanks for the report from your friend in North Carolina
Mon Nov 5, 2012, 04:52 AM
Nov 2012

That's quite an accomplishment!

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