Tuesday, October 21, 2008

Father/Daughter Talk

If you've been reading my blog or simply know me, it's no surprise that I'm a Conservative Christian Republican and you can guess what my thoughts are on Obama's whole "plan" to redistribute the "weath".

Anyways...Enjoy! :)

*******I do not know who wrote this, if you come across the author let me know and I'll give credit where it's due!**********************



Father/Daughter Talk

A young woman was about to finish her first year of college. Like so many others her age, she considered herself to be a very liberal Democrat, and among other liberal ideals, was very much in favor of higher taxes to support more government programs, in other words redistribution of wealth.
She was deeply ashamed that her father was a rather staunchRepublican, a feeling she openly expressed. Based on the lectures that she had participated in, and the occasional chat with a professor, she felt that her father had for years harbored an evil, selfish desire to keep what he thought should be his.
One day she was challenging her father on his opposition to higher taxes on the rich and the need for more government programs. Theself-professed objectivity proclaimed by her professors had to be the truth and she indicated so to her father. He responded by asking how she was doing in school.Taken aback, she answered rather haughtily that she had a 4.0 GPA,and let him know that it was tough to maintain, insisting that she was taking a very difficult course load and was constantly studying, which left her no time to go out and party like other people she knew. She didn't even have time for a boyfriend, and didn't really have many college friends because she spent all her time studying.
Her father listened and then asked , 'How is your friend Audrey doing?' She replied, 'Audrey is barely getting by. All she takes are easy classes, she never studies, and she barely has a 2.0 GPA. She isso popular on campus; college for her is a blast. She's always invited to all the parties and lots of times she doesn't even show up for classes because she's too hung over.'
Her wise father asked his daughter, 'Why don't you go to the Dean's office and ask him to deduct 1.0 off your GPA and give it to your friend who only has a 2.0. That way you will both have a 3.0 GPA and certainly that would be a fair and equal distribution of GPA.'
The daughter, visibly shocked by her father's suggestion, angrily fired back, 'That's a crazy idea, how would that be fair! I've worked really hard for my grades! I've invested a lot of time, and a lotof hard work! Audrey has done next to nothing toward her degree. She played while I worked my tail off!'
The father slowly smiled, winked and said gently, 'Welcome to theRepublican party.'

4 comments:

CntryMomma said...

That, my friend, was BRILLIANT. I am gonna copy, paste and send it on!!

LORI

Amanda said...

Very good!!! lol I love when you can express your poitn with a chuckle behind it! lol

I forgot to comment it seems...but I lvoed all the pictures from your travels. Beautiful family, beautiful scencery and structure and memories. Your kids are so blessed to have such a wonderful mommy and daddy.

Many blessings to you!
Amanda
http://iammommy.typepad.com

Linda said...

Hello I am back from Cali. That was the hardest marathon ever!! I am trying to get caught up here, hope things are going well with you! Linda

Mc Allen said...

I must agree, that was perfectly said!! How are you doing at homescholing so far from home? Ive been doing it for 6 yrs, oldest in 10th and baby in 1st.I totally know I'm called to do it, bless your heart for answering that call too! Glad ya stopped by and I cant wait to get to know ya better!! Hugs , Leah 5girls1boy.blogspot.com