Comments | anahata56: A note to my Neo-Con niece, that I will no doubt never send

anahata56

A note to my Neo-Con niece, that I will no doubt never send

Jan 20, 2009 16:12

My Dearest Holly~

I know that this is not a good day for you. I know that this is the day when all around you the world celebrates the triumph of a man that you feel you cannot support, and celebrates even more wildly the removal from office a man that you admired, and trusted.

I know, all too well, how you feel.

( Read more... )

inauguration weekend

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saavik January 20 2009, 23:06:42 UTC

I really wish you would send this, Belle.
But I understand why you won't tale that risk, for your sake and hers.

{{{{Belle}}}}

anahata56 January 20 2009, 23:37:04 UTC

It would break her heart to get this note today--and it's possible that, if she shared it with her parents, I'd never see her again.

saavik January 21 2009, 01:16:18 UTC

Yeah, and that would be a terrible waste of a loving relationship.
One day, she has to hear it, and on that day, she is going to need your support.

I hope that day comes soon 'cause it's got to be sooo hard watching what you say to her and knowing what harm she is allowing to be done to her, even or, especially, because she doesn't see it.

azbound January 20 2009, 23:15:04 UTC

"I love you more than you know, and I will always be proud of you.

You are more amazing than you have even begun to discover."

You are one of the best gifts in this young lady's life.

And to me, you are more amazing every time I read something you have to say.

anahata56 January 20 2009, 23:39:15 UTC

Thank you.

When this philosophy is embraced by someone that you love as much as I love her, it's hard. Because for all the bitterness you feel towards the right-wing nuts and the neo-cons and the Dominionists, when you realize how much it has hurt the young people that you ADORE, it just makes you bleed.

Such a waste of youth and spirit.

davidkevin January 20 2009, 23:18:33 UTC

For what it's worth, I love you for this.

I hope you do send it. I wish more people would write wake-up notes like this to their relatives.

anahata56 January 20 2009, 23:39:53 UTC

Thank you.

Perhaps I will someday--today, she's too raw, and compassion forbids.

davidkevin January 20 2009, 23:54:59 UTC

Compassion is the key word in all of this. I understand.

I just discovered that Evil anticipated letters like yours, and inspired a pre-emptive strike and reply. No doubt we'll see more letters and columns of this nature from such as Limbaugh, O'Reilly, Hannity, etc., presently.

anahata56 January 21 2009, 00:09:35 UTC

Conveniently, this gentleman doesn't cite where Obama is evil, or where his agenda fishtails from God's.

For too long, men like this (and women like this as well) have relied on their followers to accept their word as to who is and who is not "evil". When asked why someone is deemed "evil", they have no response better than "because I said so", depending on the mindlessness of the people who are reading.

All too often, that reliability is solid, and that dependability is spot on.

It is my sincere hope that people will watch Obama, will give him the opportunity to show them what he is about, and the likes of this individual will be shown for the self-serving hucksters they are.

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bearblue January 21 2009, 00:07:33 UTC

Thank you. That was so worth the read. *hugs*

On the plus side, as kids grow older, they do have opportunities to change.

anahata56 January 21 2009, 00:11:08 UTC

Yes, when I was her age, I was very much like her.

I don't know if I can be held up as a good example of the wonderful things that happen when you live long enough, but at least I am indeed an example of how life can change a person!

weedblossom January 21 2009, 00:30:20 UTC

BOY can I identify with this - it's one big reason why I left that faith behind because I got so tired of being afraid and feeling guilty (for something I didn't even do!) all the time.

She's got a good aunt, though, I think we can all agree. And trust me, if I could get past that stuff with MY brainwashing, I'm sure your niece will fare much better.

anahata56 January 21 2009, 00:48:26 UTC

We just have to get her out of Georgia...;-)

She's going to be doing an internship in DC next year, and I am hoping it does a lot to open her eyes, in all kinds of ways.

katmoonshaker January 21 2009, 01:01:39 UTC

I've been lucky in that all of the churches that I've attended (and currently attend) have taught tolerance of all of God's children. Regardless. As my grandfather once told me, when I asked him why the other kids were weirded out because I would talk to the only black girl in our class, "Honey, we're all descended from Adam and Eve. It doesn't matter what color someone's skin is or where they worship. Jesus taught us to treat everyone as our brother and sister ( ... )

weedblossom January 21 2009, 01:33:42 UTC

You WERE/are lucky! I can't think of anyone in my family who feels that way except the non-religious ones - and I don't have many of those. My dad STILL says that Catholics are going to go to hell.

Happily and/or ironically, none of my brothers or sisters are religious in any way, even the two boys who grew up with my dad (I grew up with my mother and step-dad, who were rather more "lazy" with attending church and whatnot). One says his religion is "anarchy" and the other just keeps his mouth shut! My youngest sister - at 16 - feels that ALL religions are stupid because of their tendency toward the mindless herd mentality.

I've got Southern Baptists, Brethren in Christ(s), and 7th Day Adventists in my family - and they all think they're right and the others are wrong. Makes for interesting family gatherings sometimes. :)

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