You Know Those Forwarded Political Emails You Get?

It is imperative that I begin this blog by stating that I love my mother. (I love you mom!)  She is an awesome lady. And has been a strong encouragement my entire life be it relating to my relationship to my heavenly father, school or my career.  But, (You knew there was a “but” coming, right?) my mom is somewhat handicap when it comes to technology. She doesn’t really make any bones about this. She still uses AOL.  Like not the Internet variety, like the one you log in to.  She asks me for help when she needs it, which I am happy to provide.  She laughed last week and apologized to me for being the only one in the house that “can figure all this stuff out.”  Sometimes she catches me rolling my eyes, but I think she knows deep down that I like playing the roll of the hero when it comes to rescuing her when she hits a technological brick wall.

Those of us that are heavy Net users are very familiar with the huggy bear lovie-dovy power points that often hit our in boxes.  I know you all know exactly what I’m talking about.  They have rainbows and scenic views and usually have encouraging messages.  I have weened my mother from forwarding these.  She finally got to the point where she recognized the annoyance herself and no longer is obliged to pass them around.  But I still get a variety of politically themed forwards from her.  Still working on that one.  These generally get deleted rather quickly, but I actually got one that I was intrigued by today. I really think these insights should be altered to “conservatives” and “liberals,” as I’m not positive how many Republicans in office still honor these tenets.  But nonetheless, in her honor I pass it on to you:

If a Republican doesn’t like guns, he doesn’t buy one.
If a Democrat doesn’t like guns, he wants all guns outlawed.

If a Republican is a vegetarian, he doesn’t eat meat.
If a Democrat is a vegetarian, he wants all meat products banned for everyone.

If a Republican is homosexual, he quietly leads his life.
If a Democrat is homosexual, he demands legislated respect.

If a Republican is down-and-out, he thinks about how to better his situation.
A Democrat wonders who is going to take care of him.

If a Republican doesn’t like a talk show host, he switches channels.
Democrats demand that those they don’t like be shut down.

If a Republican is a non-believer, he doesn’t go to church.
A Democrat non-believer wants any mention of God and religion silenced.

If a Republican decides he needs health care, he goes about shopping for it, or may choose a job that provides it.
A Democrat demands that the rest of us pay for his.

-nick