BEWARE: If you are in support of the Health Care Bill that was passed and if you believe in what Mr. Obama's adminstration is doing to our blessed country, you may want to read no further. This is where I am choosing to exercise my freedom of speech. These are my thoughts and fears.
I am the first to admit a level of ignorance when it comes to the political sciences, economics and the intracacies of history. However, I am not stupid. I can connect the dots. I can see what's going on. All that has transpried sinces Mr. Obama took the Presidentail Office does not look as promising or as charming as Mr. Obama made things sound.
The irony is poignant.
During the Presidentail elections and the months proceeding it, the media shined the lights on Mr. Obama, the Democratic Party and all the wonderful changes his administration promised to bring to the American constituents. Senator McCain and Governor Palin crumbled in comparison on all levels. They attacked the Repbublican Party and painted McCain and Palin in a rather dismal light. But now, how the table has turned. The Repbulican party isn't necessairly taking the positive spot in the light, but they certainly are in a brighter light now than they were last November.
I am proud to be an American. This is my home. I am indebted to our American soldiers who have sacraficed themselves to ensure my life, my liberty and my pursuit of happiness. What has happened to our government? What are we fighting for? What is the purpose of a democracy, what do we have a House of Representatives for when "we" are not being represented?
I see the irony in how things have changed for the media regarding the Repbulicans and Democrats. Now, all of a sudden, the media is not so die-hard Democratic. I think the media is confused. I think America is confused. We were promised change. I remember the words of Mr. Obama, standing up for those of us on "Main Street" and how important it is that "Main Street" deserves and needs a bail out just as much, if not more than Wall Street. However, I have not been bailed out. I know my parents haven't been bailed out. My husband, hasn't been bailed out. the city I live in, like many cities, hasn't been bailed out, if anything, just buried further under the feet of the big businesses with deep pockets.
I am angry at our government. I am angry that my money is being used to bail out banks and the auto industry. Now I am angry about the Health Care Bill. I understand that some things need to change within the current health care system, and I am sure there things in this new bill that are intended to address and correct those problems. Unfortunatlely, that does not change that there so many things WRONG with the bill on so many levels. Mr. Obama now has to "sell" the bill to the people. Good luck and may the best man win. Enjoy the Iowa winter!
Oh, and with all this bail out crap, and health care crap and...and...and...the politians can say what they want and try to appease us with flowery words and empty promises, but it doesn't change the fact that most of them will never know what it means to be unemployed. They will never know the fear of possibly becoming unemployed. The fear and stress that comes with it is foreign to them. They don't know what it means to have a game plan just in case unemployment rears its ugly head in their home. I thought we were supposed to be bailed out. I thought that the billions of dollars given to banks and mortage comapines and the auto industry was supposed to help us. I thought our economy was supposed to increase and unemployment (and foreclosure and reposession) decrease. Maybe it all looks good in DC, but it sure doesn't here in reality.
I think it says a lot about this bill and how it came to be passed that at least 15 states are setting up their lines of defense to SUE THE AMERICAN FEDERAL GOVERNMENT BECAUSE THE BILL IS UNCONSTITUTIONAL!
Let me keep my money and spend it how I want to. Let me take care of myself and give my money to programs that I believe in. The government may govern me, but they do not own me.
I hope things change in November. God is good, and He will work out everything for the good of those who love Him. Romans 9:28
Showing posts with label voting. Show all posts
Showing posts with label voting. Show all posts
Tuesday, March 23, 2010
Friday, October 31, 2008
Response to Claudia's comments
Please do not misconstrue what I am saying. I have never stated who I am for or against. I have never stated that one candidate is better than the other. These two political blogs are about me, my view, my feelings, my beliefs about this election and voting. Nobody has to agree or disagree with me. I never said, and never will say (on my blog) that a vote for Obama or McCain is displeasing to the Lord. FOR ME, I want to hear the Lord say "Well done my good and faithful servant." I want to hear that in every decision I make, including my vote for presidency, other political officials and amendments on the ticket (although, I know all of my decisions have not earned the Lord saying that to me. I am sinful and I make mistakes).
I want to make a decision, as a friend stated in an email, "that would make Jesus proud." I know it is rather cliche, but I do have to ask myself, "What would Jesus do?" And for me, what it comes down to is this: Does my decision (in this election), do my actions (in all areas of life) reflect the Word of God? Does my life and actions coincide with the faith I proclaim? Do I stand for what I believe in regardless of what my friends and the world says? Am I doing what God has called me to do? If not, then I need to rethink my life, decisions and actions. I need to decide and act upon that decision. Am I going to listen to the Lord and follow Him, or am I going to follow the ways of the world?
I have prayed long and hard about who to vote for, how I should vote and why I am going to vote. The Lord has put it on my heart for quite sometime now to blog these feelings on my heart. It just so happens that when I ignored His nudging, He dropped things in my lap that I just could not argue with and knew I could no longer put this off ("Hank Speaks Out"). Another job of mine, as a Christian, is to speak the truth in love. To profess the truth without doubt. I hope that I have spoken the truth in love. Nothing in my blogs (particularly the political ones) was meant to stir up ill feelings or make anyone angry. I am simply stating my position. I simply pray that my vote is a vote in favor of life, a vote that is pleasing in the eyes of the Lord.
I will say again, that when I go to the polling booth, my vote will be cast with prayers that God's Way, Truth, Life and WILL be done.
I want to make a decision, as a friend stated in an email, "that would make Jesus proud." I know it is rather cliche, but I do have to ask myself, "What would Jesus do?" And for me, what it comes down to is this: Does my decision (in this election), do my actions (in all areas of life) reflect the Word of God? Does my life and actions coincide with the faith I proclaim? Do I stand for what I believe in regardless of what my friends and the world says? Am I doing what God has called me to do? If not, then I need to rethink my life, decisions and actions. I need to decide and act upon that decision. Am I going to listen to the Lord and follow Him, or am I going to follow the ways of the world?
I have prayed long and hard about who to vote for, how I should vote and why I am going to vote. The Lord has put it on my heart for quite sometime now to blog these feelings on my heart. It just so happens that when I ignored His nudging, He dropped things in my lap that I just could not argue with and knew I could no longer put this off ("Hank Speaks Out"). Another job of mine, as a Christian, is to speak the truth in love. To profess the truth without doubt. I hope that I have spoken the truth in love. Nothing in my blogs (particularly the political ones) was meant to stir up ill feelings or make anyone angry. I am simply stating my position. I simply pray that my vote is a vote in favor of life, a vote that is pleasing in the eyes of the Lord.
I will say again, that when I go to the polling booth, my vote will be cast with prayers that God's Way, Truth, Life and WILL be done.
Wednesday, October 29, 2008
Well done my good and faithful servant
There are so many things to consider in every election, but this one, in my opinion, has a different feel. I feel like there are deeper issues at stake, issues that have not been discussed, debated or even mentioned. I feel like there is something more lurking behind this election.
I think of the Harry Potter stories and movies. Harry knows there is something differnt and he is affected by it, but he does not know or understand exactly what it is. As he continues in his schooling and grows older, he learns more and the more he learns, the more frightening and life-threatening it becomes. Then you see it played out in the movies. Lord Voldemort lurking around, slowly creeping and crouching in on Harry, inflitrating his life with pain, confusion, anguish. He constantly battles the forces of good and evil. Evetually, the entire ugly truth shows itself, and only after years of pain, suffering and death is Harry, and everyone else, able heal and move on. Is something similar to this in our future? Are we going to experience a new kind of turmoil or repeat historical wars?
I believe there is more going on behind the scenes of this election. The media does a fabulous job of manipulating information for their gain, but at the same time, even if they did not manipulate things to spout their desires, I believe it would be difficult for the honest-to-goodness truth to be told anyway. I think some people are trying to tell the truth, but as soon as a glimmer of it is heard and seen, something else is put out there that tarnishes it again.
I am not set on either candidate. There are things about both of them them that I do not like or agree with (one more so than the other). I realize that I am not going to get the perfect President or get everything I want when the next President is elected. The job of the President is not an easy one, and the next term is probably going to be one of the toughes terms the America has seen in quite some time. Our world is a mess and there are a lot of corrupted people leading and protecting our country.
I want to know that I am safe whe I go to bed at night. I want to know that the freedoms I woke up with this morning will still be there a year from now. I want to know that our service men and women are not and have not fought in vain to give us the freedoms we value most.
There are a lot of things to consider in this election, but for me, what it boils down to is this: When my vote is cast will it be a vote in which the political party of our choice is pleased or one in which our Lord Jesus is pleased? I want to hear Him say to me: "Well done, my good and faithful servant."
I think of the Harry Potter stories and movies. Harry knows there is something differnt and he is affected by it, but he does not know or understand exactly what it is. As he continues in his schooling and grows older, he learns more and the more he learns, the more frightening and life-threatening it becomes. Then you see it played out in the movies. Lord Voldemort lurking around, slowly creeping and crouching in on Harry, inflitrating his life with pain, confusion, anguish. He constantly battles the forces of good and evil. Evetually, the entire ugly truth shows itself, and only after years of pain, suffering and death is Harry, and everyone else, able heal and move on. Is something similar to this in our future? Are we going to experience a new kind of turmoil or repeat historical wars?
I believe there is more going on behind the scenes of this election. The media does a fabulous job of manipulating information for their gain, but at the same time, even if they did not manipulate things to spout their desires, I believe it would be difficult for the honest-to-goodness truth to be told anyway. I think some people are trying to tell the truth, but as soon as a glimmer of it is heard and seen, something else is put out there that tarnishes it again.
I am not set on either candidate. There are things about both of them them that I do not like or agree with (one more so than the other). I realize that I am not going to get the perfect President or get everything I want when the next President is elected. The job of the President is not an easy one, and the next term is probably going to be one of the toughes terms the America has seen in quite some time. Our world is a mess and there are a lot of corrupted people leading and protecting our country.
I want to know that I am safe whe I go to bed at night. I want to know that the freedoms I woke up with this morning will still be there a year from now. I want to know that our service men and women are not and have not fought in vain to give us the freedoms we value most.
There are a lot of things to consider in this election, but for me, what it boils down to is this: When my vote is cast will it be a vote in which the political party of our choice is pleased or one in which our Lord Jesus is pleased? I want to hear Him say to me: "Well done, my good and faithful servant."
Sunday, October 26, 2008
One Vote. My Vote. Why I vote.
My God will use his wonderful riches in Christ Jesus to give you everything you need. Philippians 4:19
This election season has been a rough one. There are a lot of issues for candidates to cover. Of these issues, voters must decide where their priorities lie and then decide which candidate will best best address them.
For me, my faith in God is what helps me to decide what my priorities are. In my life, the Bible is the One Truth. In the world, the Bible is not exactly valued by the media or many of the poiticians leading our country. In a self-indulgent world, the One Truth I acknowledge is often scoffed and set aside so selfish ambitions and desires can be met. Putting the Truth on the shelf makes it easier to act upon and justify decisions that would otherwise weigh heavily on the conscience. Praise Him from whom all blessings flow that His faithfulness towards us does not depend upon our faithfulness in Him!As Americans we have a myriad of freedoms that we take for granted. These freedoms did not, do not and never will be free. Being a woman and able to vote is a freedom not every American woman has known. The ability to vote is a freedom many people do not value. Upon entering the polling booth on November 4, 2008, I will act upon this privelege with many hopes and prayers that my vote will represent the Truth.
I am not a political guru or spitfire. I have thoughts and opinions on things--which to most would be considered a bit on the conservative side of the political ring. If walking my faith into the polling booth and voting for a canidate that I feel represents the same Truth that I acknowledge, then conservative I will be and conservative I will vote.
I will vote for life. I will vote for education. I will vote for children. I will vote for public servants. I will vote for the military. I will vote for those who cannot vote. I will vote for truth. I will vote for freedom. I will vote for America. Above all things, my vote will be cast with many prayers for God's Way, Truth, Life and Will to be done.
If you so desire, here is a clip and some one page articles to check out.
(4 minute video clip)
http://68.178.170.193/index.php
Click on the link "Hank Speaks Out" (By the way, Hank Hanegraaff is one of my most favorite radio talk-show hosts. He is profoundly intelligent and can speak the Truth with knowlege and eloquence that I can only hope to possess).
http://www.equip.org/site/c.muI1LaMNJrE/b.2106253/
Here are a few "Hank Speaks Out" articles that I have found profound and important.
(Barak twists Scriptures)http://www.equip.org/site/apps/nlnet/content2.aspx?c=muI1LaMNJrE&b=2616123&ct=5761325
(Fetus Fatigue)
http://www.equip.org/site/apps/nlnet/content2.aspx?c=muI1LaMNJrE&b=2616123&ct=6242241
(Religiousity with Bill Maher)http://www.equip.org/site/apps/nlnet/content2.aspx?c=muI1LaMNJrE&b=2616123&ct=6242255
(Barak's take on when life begins and partial-birth abortion)http://www.equip.org/site/apps/nlnet/content2.aspx?c=muI1LaMNJrE&b=2616123&ct=5475591
(Having an Eternal Perspective)
http://www.equip.org/site/apps/nlnet/content2.aspx?c=muI1LaMNJrE&b=2616123&ct=5661165
(Sarah Palin on abortion)http://www.equip.org/site/apps/nlnet/content2.aspx?c=muI1LaMNJrE&b=2616123&ct=5912733
This election season has been a rough one. There are a lot of issues for candidates to cover. Of these issues, voters must decide where their priorities lie and then decide which candidate will best best address them.
For me, my faith in God is what helps me to decide what my priorities are. In my life, the Bible is the One Truth. In the world, the Bible is not exactly valued by the media or many of the poiticians leading our country. In a self-indulgent world, the One Truth I acknowledge is often scoffed and set aside so selfish ambitions and desires can be met. Putting the Truth on the shelf makes it easier to act upon and justify decisions that would otherwise weigh heavily on the conscience. Praise Him from whom all blessings flow that His faithfulness towards us does not depend upon our faithfulness in Him!As Americans we have a myriad of freedoms that we take for granted. These freedoms did not, do not and never will be free. Being a woman and able to vote is a freedom not every American woman has known. The ability to vote is a freedom many people do not value. Upon entering the polling booth on November 4, 2008, I will act upon this privelege with many hopes and prayers that my vote will represent the Truth.
I am not a political guru or spitfire. I have thoughts and opinions on things--which to most would be considered a bit on the conservative side of the political ring. If walking my faith into the polling booth and voting for a canidate that I feel represents the same Truth that I acknowledge, then conservative I will be and conservative I will vote.
I will vote for life. I will vote for education. I will vote for children. I will vote for public servants. I will vote for the military. I will vote for those who cannot vote. I will vote for truth. I will vote for freedom. I will vote for America. Above all things, my vote will be cast with many prayers for God's Way, Truth, Life and Will to be done.
If you so desire, here is a clip and some one page articles to check out.
(4 minute video clip)
http://68.178.170.193/index.php
Click on the link "Hank Speaks Out" (By the way, Hank Hanegraaff is one of my most favorite radio talk-show hosts. He is profoundly intelligent and can speak the Truth with knowlege and eloquence that I can only hope to possess).
http://www.equip.org/site/c.muI1LaMNJrE/b.2106253/
Here are a few "Hank Speaks Out" articles that I have found profound and important.
(Barak twists Scriptures)http://www.equip.org/site/apps/nlnet/content2.aspx?c=muI1LaMNJrE&b=2616123&ct=5761325
(Fetus Fatigue)
http://www.equip.org/site/apps/nlnet/content2.aspx?c=muI1LaMNJrE&b=2616123&ct=6242241
(Religiousity with Bill Maher)http://www.equip.org/site/apps/nlnet/content2.aspx?c=muI1LaMNJrE&b=2616123&ct=6242255
(Barak's take on when life begins and partial-birth abortion)http://www.equip.org/site/apps/nlnet/content2.aspx?c=muI1LaMNJrE&b=2616123&ct=5475591
(Having an Eternal Perspective)
http://www.equip.org/site/apps/nlnet/content2.aspx?c=muI1LaMNJrE&b=2616123&ct=5661165
(Sarah Palin on abortion)http://www.equip.org/site/apps/nlnet/content2.aspx?c=muI1LaMNJrE&b=2616123&ct=5912733
Saturday, September 6, 2008
The two Mavericks
Disclaimer (Nate): This is not a political plug. This is not a post in favor of any Presidential canidate...It is just a post about our Saturday afternoon.
Proud to be an American
Senator McCain and Governor Palin were in Colorado Springs today. They spoke a the Jet Center (a hanger for small planes). Tickets were free, so Michael and I decided it would be fun to go and a neat experience for Mikey and Catherine....Unfortunately, Mikey and Catherine did not enjoy standing in a crowd of a bazillion or more people in the blazing hot Colorado sun any more than I did. The neatest part for me was the dedication for the Viet Nam Vets and an inside story from a fellow POW soldier about Senator McCain's POW experience.
The walk to the Jet Center.
More walking with lots more people.
Mikey hiding from the sun.
Flag face Catherine.
Michael finally lets me take a decent picture of him.
This video is the story about John McCain in the POW camp. I was much too short and much too far away to get a video of the speaker, so I just pointed the camera at the ground, but I got the story.
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