ouwasp
10/15/2012, 09:49 PM
My Dad is 81, been a Southern Baptist deacon for about 45 yrs. He's standing on principle to not vote for Romney, because of the LDS view of Jesus.
Okay, no big deal, he lives in the Reddest of Red states, and his non-vote truly will not matter.
But he'll bring this up from time-to-time when we share a meal, like tonight. Dad is by nature sort of a contrary-type personality; he likes to toss out statements that are far from neutral, just to see what sort of splash he gets. If he knew how to use a computer, he'd be quite a troll!
Since there is no way to assuage his view, I always counter with what I consider a bullet-proof position. The next prez is likely to be selecting 2-3 Supreme Ct justices. Those appointees will be making decisions that will directly affect his grand children's lives for decades. Do you want Romney or BHO making those appointments?
This invariably leads into a discussion of gay "marriage"... and my Dad seems uncertain once again.
We don't ever get hot about these things (my bro is a different story). But should I just not take his bait, or should I keep on trying to defend my choice? Or what would be an alternative reply?
Not a big deal in any case, just wanted to see what the obamafest bros thought.
Okay, no big deal, he lives in the Reddest of Red states, and his non-vote truly will not matter.
But he'll bring this up from time-to-time when we share a meal, like tonight. Dad is by nature sort of a contrary-type personality; he likes to toss out statements that are far from neutral, just to see what sort of splash he gets. If he knew how to use a computer, he'd be quite a troll!
Since there is no way to assuage his view, I always counter with what I consider a bullet-proof position. The next prez is likely to be selecting 2-3 Supreme Ct justices. Those appointees will be making decisions that will directly affect his grand children's lives for decades. Do you want Romney or BHO making those appointments?
This invariably leads into a discussion of gay "marriage"... and my Dad seems uncertain once again.
We don't ever get hot about these things (my bro is a different story). But should I just not take his bait, or should I keep on trying to defend my choice? Or what would be an alternative reply?
Not a big deal in any case, just wanted to see what the obamafest bros thought.