Seems cute to me , but did she really intended it as mascot ?
Isn't your sister a religious woman ?

I just have a look at its tee-shirt and realize why you don't want to take it with you. I certainly agree with you ...

Dress him up in ninja apparel. He won't be seen.

You're not in a hurry to die, but you're going to Iraq.

Who is really being naive here?

Let the mascot watch over you from a safe distance.

Arnon

A strange sense of humour running in your family.

A lot of iraqis would love to play with it.

The gift of a real Sabra: don't back off.

I think the intention is good. I smiled when I felt what I think is meant to be said with this bear and his shirt. If only the enemies (of this bear) could look at themselves with humour... yes, you better leave the bear in Dublin, but take the thought with you.

Have you asked your sister whether she wants to have you killed? It is understandable to suspect naivity in situations like this, but that can be naive in its own right. She may want to harm you, without realising it herself.

Do you know whether your sister has any literary ambitions of her own?

Sometimes it's best just to ask a few innocuous questions.

Why don't you invite your sister to joing you on your next trip to Iraq. Tell her to leave her mascots at home though. Don't bring your purple boots either. Unless you see Iraq as a game of poker.

Do you see (visiting) Iraq as game of poker?

Ph.

My sister doesn’t have literary ambitions.
Do you have literary ambitions?

Arnon

Yes.

Philip

My sister is looking for someone with literary ambitions.

Oscar

What is your sister looking for exactly? Someone who will write her biography, or someone to share her life with? Essentially the same thing of course, or do you have reasons to believe she sees that differently?

Oscar

I have this overwhelming sense of deja-vu about your question. My response felt strangely familiar as well. Odd. As one of the longstanding and most faithful commentators on this blog, you may have heard that before though. I guess you've seen it all before. People coming, going, proclaiming literary ambitions, surrendering them, the jokes. I'm sure you have a few tales to tell!

There is also the possibility of staying at home with your bear.

Dear Philip. A writer writes. That's all there really is to it.

Philip

My sister would like to affiliate herself with someone with literary ambitions.
Could you elaborate a little on your literary ambitions?

Oscar

"...affiliate herself with someone"...I see. Could you ask your sister what kind of affiliation she has in mind? You do seem somewhat economical with the specifics. I'm not sure I like the sound of it all that much so far Oscar. Is your sister aware that you're advertising an affiliation with her to strangers on the internet?