ignorance is bliss?

I feel terrible today and like a total loser. Last week I had a discussion with my friend Jen at work about politics, my first mistake. She REALLY likes Sarah Palin because she is a christian, and i am basically terrified of her for a number of reasons. The problem is this: Jen doesn't pay attention to events in the world, she hears "christian and pro life backed up by a polished speech on Fox news and all of a sudden, the other opponent (pro-choice) is the spawn of Satan.She doesn't want to be bothered with facts or spend the time to know why people on the left are so compassionate about the things they are passionate about, animal rights, environment, pro-choice, ect. They are all basically going to hell as far as shes concerned. This is unsettling to me because I come from a very different place. I want to know EVERYTHING so I can make an informed decision. I am skeptical of polished speeches, and even more skeptical of people who claim to be christians, Im not so easily sold. Possibly its knowing that throughout history we've seen people mame and kill and commit atrocious acts all in the name of christ, so I think it's VERY important to be educated. So I take it upon myself to educate this friend, but in the end she just feels dominated and uncomfortable. She doesn't want to be educated, she is happy being ignorant. And I feel retarded for even trying. She thinks people who care about animal rights are retarded and wasting their time, I told her I could send her videos that would make her easily understand their position within minutes, shes not interested...too busy..."God has not convicted her in this way". This just further reinforces why people on the left, compassionate on lefty issues want nothing to do with christianity. Isn't it our obligation as stewards of Gods creation to take good care of his creation? I thought so, but maybe Im wrong. And seeing a bunch of christians who are uninterested in things ,that are actually biblical, and they are so compassionate about is a big turnoff, how are we building a bridge by this attitude? Do you ever feel like you just dont fit in anywhere? Thats where I am right now, do I do this to myself, am I just to argumentative??? I feel so misunderstood and alone sometimes. I guess I just need to keep my opinions to myself and pray for Gods direction.