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mamayo

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30. I disagree

Wed Nov 7, 2012, 09:35 PM

Nov 2012

she now lives surrounded by possible bigots and sometimes it may be difficult for an older person who is seeking out friends and companions not to get steered into their 'ways'. Hopefully, this letter will remind her what true 'love' is so that she can begin to believe in herself again instead of what her 'friends' may be telling her.

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My response to my religious aunt who has a heavy heart over the election results. [View all] Drunken Irishman Nov 2012 OP

My Catholic relatives Anthony McCarthy Nov 2012 #1

I noticed Obama won the Catholic vote again! Drunken Irishman Nov 2012 #4

Of course! Because he's O'bama, remember? :^) codjh9 Nov 2012 #7

What do you mean by that? southernyankeebelle Nov 2012 #16

When he ran the first time, and went to Ireland (where his mom's ancestors are from), he was codjh9 Nov 2012 #17

Thanks, I was wondering what was meant by it. I forgot about that. southernyankeebelle Nov 2012 #44

That's suppose to be his Irish name (joked about it on a trip to Ireland). efhmc Nov 2012 #20

Thanks for the info. I wasn't sure. southernyankeebelle Nov 2012 #43

I'm guessing this: beac Nov 2012 #21

This is great Wraith20878 Nov 2012 #41

Oh I see. thanks southernyankeebelle Nov 2012 #42

Cool, thanks, I'd never seen that. Here's a t-shirt like I was talking about (if the long codjh9 Nov 2012 #45

The video's from 2008, but I worked with a kid from Ireland beac Nov 2012 #46

Thanks ReRe Nov 2012 #59

Indeed, indeed! beac Nov 2012 #61

Vice President is Catholic LynneSin Nov 2012 #55

Good show, DI! immoderate Nov 2012 #2

Damn good reply. I don't even get INTO this stuff with my crazy relatives. I mostly only codjh9 Nov 2012 #3

Well said, Drunken Irishman gademocrat7 Nov 2012 #5

I would have added: louis-t Nov 2012 #6

It was very mopey at my office too. Curmudgeoness Nov 2012 #22

I did have the glorious opportunity Berlin Expat Nov 2012 #60

OMG, you have me in tears! Curmudgeoness Nov 2012 #63

Tell him that! Lugia Nov 2012 #35

What a kind and sincere response to your Auntie's comment. Walk away Nov 2012 #8

That was beautiful. dmr Nov 2012 #9

I bookmarked for later printing. GentryDixon Nov 2012 #10

My hubby used to be a chaplains assistant in the army for 21 yrs. He has worked southernyankeebelle Nov 2012 #19

You have a kind & loving heart...and you're eloquent to boot! nt duhneece Nov 2012 #11

Very kind, thoughtful reply to your aunt Pool Hall Ace Nov 2012 #12

You showed tact and great restraint. xfundy Nov 2012 #13

Great reply! LeftofObama Nov 2012 #14

I probably would have asked her ... surrealAmerican Nov 2012 #15

This is what I don't get OnionPatch Nov 2012 #50

Thoughtful, wonderful reply. Bookmarked nt Ilsa Nov 2012 #18

Well said. snagglepuss Nov 2012 #23

Excellent response. Jack Sprat Nov 2012 #24

Fantastic Response relayerbob Nov 2012 #25

You did what I refer to as 'lawying down the law'! nt ;) cecilfirefox Nov 2012 #26

Good reply. Zoeisright Nov 2012 #27

I disagree mamayo Nov 2012 #30

I only wish mamayo Nov 2012 #28

Beautifully written. n/t Sophiegirl Nov 2012 #29

I know this will sound JNelson6563 Nov 2012 #31

nail hit squarely on head identify Nov 2012 #32

Wonderful and Well Said Liberalynn Nov 2012 #33

Bravo.both my parents are in their 70's, catholic and have ONLY voted democratic their entire lives. NCLivin Nov 2012 #34

Terrific response Mz Pip Nov 2012 #36

Beautiful NightOwwl Nov 2012 #37

Wow, incredible! Uniblab Nov 2012 #38

Beautiful job. defacto7 Nov 2012 #39

Brilliant DI..Thank you! Cha Nov 2012 #40

beautifully written . K&R outsideworld Nov 2012 #47

Well stated. i'm ascared of checking my email... several "aunt Carolines" in my family. nt DCKit Nov 2012 #48

Good response. Kota Nov 2012 #49

Nicely done, Irishman! Emit Nov 2012 #51

I'd like to buy you a drink Rider3 Nov 2012 #52

I just wish that they would remember or study EC Nov 2012 #53

If you have any more exchanges on this, you might want to remind her that: ieoeja Nov 2012 #54

I hope mgardener Nov 2012 #56

Drunken Irishman! ReRe Nov 2012 #57

Republican policies are anti-Christian nakocal Nov 2012 #58

Sorry, but how DARE she tell YOU what "God's teachings" are? DFW Nov 2012 #62