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This week we have the pleasure of getting to know a little bit more about esteemed GOLO member, "Tarheel Army Mom."  She adamantly supports the President and isn't afraid to tell you why. We had a chance to chat last week, and the conversation went like this:

Angela: You mention on your profile page that you support our troops and have no tolerance for those who do not. Why?

Tarheel Army Mom: As you know, I support the president and I 100% agree with going into Iraq because I honestly believe it was the right thing to do after 9/11 to protect the future of America.

Angela: Do you find it hard to argue that point?

Tarheel Army Mom: I do. But before GOLO I didn’t have an opinion of politics.

Angela: You’re kidding!.

Tarheel Army Mom: I know…. I’ve heard that. Lightfoot told me I sure have come to dislike liberals in 6 months. GOLO has been my history class that I didn’t pay attention to in high school. I’ve learned a lot.

Angela: Tell me some of the things you’ve learned.

Tarheel Army Mom: It has definitely made me diverse. I think most of my comments were made out of being shocked because before GOLO, my world was so small. It has diversified me and I don’t know how to deal with that except to say that they’re wrong and I’m right.

(We laugh.)

Angela: Don’t you see how important that is? To have diversity?

Tarheel Army Mom: I do. In fact in the last week I really took a look at myself because someone told me that I’d become a “nasty-right-wing person.” And I don’t want to be that way because I do care what people think.

Angela: So in your self-evaluation did you determine that they were right?

Tarheel Army Mom: Well…yeah. Sort of. I did. I guess I look at things in general Republicans in general, Democrats in general and liberals in general and everyone fits in their own slot.

Angela: So you don’t deal much in gray areas?

Tarheel Army Mom: No. And it’s made me look at myself and see that maybe it’s

because I don’t want to offend.

Angela: Can’t you converse without offending?

Tarheel Army Mom:Yes, I’m very civil.

Angela: So who’s your favorite GOLO liberal?

Tarheel Army Mom: (Laughs) It would have to be yeahright3 and djm and T-man. I’m very civil with those guys.

Angela: And who are your conservative buddies?

Tarheel Army Mom: Tmedlin is one.

Angela: What about Steve Crisp?

Tarheel Army Mom: Steve Crisp for President!

Angela: Tell me something shocking about you.

Tarheel Army Mom: I’m not as conservative as people think I am.

Angela: Why do you think you’re seen that way?

Tarheel Army Mom: Well….my blogs and my posts but I do stay away from certain topics.

Angela: Tell me something about you most people wouldn’t know.

Tarheel Army Mom: I’m a lot more bold online, than I am in person.

Angela: Don’t you think that’s true of most people?

Tarheel Army Mom: I do, but some say they’re the same no matter what.

Angela: Come on, tell me something else.

Tarheel Army Mom: I met my husband on the internet.

Angela: Now we’re talking. When? Give details.

Tarheel Army Mom: I met him 10 years ago on Yahoo. My name was “Gina’s here” and his name was “Redneck Ray.”

Angela: And that was somehow tantalizing?

Tarheel Army Mom: Yes. My mom always said I was a bum magnet. She said if there was a bum within a 25 mile radius I’d find him.

Angela: (Laughs.) That’s hilarious!!

Tarheel Army Mom: But my husband’s not a bum, he’s great.

We met in April of 1998, started talking on the phone, named our children, made our goals and by Memorial Day we were in a house together.

Angela: And you call yourself a conservative?

Tarheel Army Mom: (Laughs heartily.) Only politically.

Angela: How do you explain that?  

Tarheel Army Mom: I have a good judge of character and trust my intuition.

Angela: So when did you meet him face to face and what if he had been, well…less than attractive?

Tarheel Army Mom:  I knew who he was as a person before I even saw him and I fell in love with his inside. And the bonus is he was good looking.

Angela:I’m still shocked at this story

Tarheel Army Mom: Yeah, you see all of the negative ones on Oprah. There are three people in my office who met that way.

Angela:That’s how Smorgas of Borg met his wife, Sheba.

Tarheel Army Mom: Yeah and I think Yukon met his wife that way too.

Angela: How does one name their children with a man they’ve never met?

Tarheel Army Mom: We did a lot of talking for hours and hours on the phone. I just knew. We just knew. He was my soul mate. We knew we would get married, buy a house and have two kids.

Angela: What do your kids say about this?

Tarheel Army Mom: They don’t know. They’re only 8 and 9.

My older two know it. My parents are conservative in every way and they were okay with it because they know me and that I make good decisions.

Angela: Where do you see yourself one year from now?

Tarheel Army Mom: I see myself as a grandma for the first time and I’m only 43. My son is coming home from leave in September, He’s getting married, and 9 months later I’ll be a grandma.

Angela: There’s that intuition again.

Tarheel Army Mom: The probability is high.

Angela: If you could decide the next GOLO feature or tool, what would it be?

Tarheel Army Mom: I can’t say that I want anything more from GOLO. I’ve tried other places but there’s nothing like it for me. It’s friendly and interactive and I think it’s pretty good.

Angela: What do you want to say to your GOLO pals?

Tarheel Army Mom: Love ya, Mean it! (Pauses)  

I love you all.

Angela: Even the liberals?

Tarheel Army Mom: Yes, I’m not that bad. My bark is a lot worse than my bite.

Angela: Alright Gina, it’s been fun.  

Tarheel Army Mom: It sure has. Bye!