Mar. 3, 2009 - My Thoughts On The Obama Presidency

I Can't Keep Quite Any Longer

Okay, I have sit here silently since I last posted my thought right after the election. I have tried to give the man the benefit of the doubt. Maybe, just maybe, he will stick to the promise of change he has made. Maybe, he will live up to the hype being put forth by the media. Maybe, he is just the person to lead us out of this economic trouble. Or maybe, he is the man to lead America to its knees and out of a position to aid Israel, to pave the way for the second coming of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.

No matter what the Lord's purpose for Obama becoming President (and I know there is a purpose behind it), I can no longer keep silent about the man leading our country. I think part of what is wrong with America is that Christians have remained to quiet for to long. I believe the past generations of Christians have dug their heads in the sand and refused to see what is going on around them. We can no longer do that. It is time for us to speak up and speak out against people and policies that go against the Christain principles this country was founded on.  

I have refused to watch the news since the election because the Obama lovefeast has been enough to sicken me. He is a man not a messiah.  He wasn't even the President until Jan. 20, yet the media insisted treating him like he was. Obama himself set up an unheard of Office of the President Elect. Something no other president elect has ever done. Doesn't that seem a little on the arrogant side to you.

No one at this house watched any of the inaguration coverage. Historic or not ( and that can be debated), we didn't watch. We went to the video store the day before and rented several movies to watch. All anyone was talking about days prior to the 20th was how historic this inaguration was going to be. Was it really historic? All the talk was about the swearing in of the first African-American or Black preident in history. Some how the fact that he is half white seemed to slip everyone's mind. Not to mention the fact that the African part of him is British not American. None of this was ever mentioned.

Next comes the talks between parties about the stimlus package. Obama so deseparately wanted the package to be bipartisan, but that didn't stop him from telling the Republicans something to the effect; You have some good ideas and I like them, but since I won we will go with my ideas. Does that sound like the spirit of bipartisanship to you? (Now don't get me wrong, the Republicans are part of the problem in Washington. They have a part to share in the troubles we are having now.) Why ask the Republicans to talks if you weren't going to take their suggestions seriously? Ask yourself this question, why was Obama so intent on having the Republicans on board? He didn't want to use any of their ideas. Why all of the arm twisting to get Republicans to vote for the package? If his ideas are the best ones and the stimlus package is such a wonderful thing to get the American econmy going again, why doesn't he take to credit for himself? Why doesn't he proclaim it from the rooftops this is my idea and the Democrats idea and it is the best thing for this country? Could it be in his heart of hearts that he knows his BIG government spending plan won't work? Is he looking for a scapegoat? Yes, I think he was, but now he doesn't have one. He can hardly blame the 3 Republican senators that did vote for this package. 3 can't give him much a claim that it was a bipartisan package and so the Republicans are partly responsible. No, the package is his little red wagon.

Yes, our economy is a mess. Yes, people need help, but they need the right kind of help. Jobs do need to be created. Yes, there are some sad stories out there. Now I am going to sound cruel, but I don't feel sorry for most of these people. Most people that are losing their homes is due to their own greed and gluttony. Yes, some people that are losing their home were duped into some crooked mortage schemes. I am not talking about them. I am talking about the family that bought a bigger house than they needed, bought big fancy vehicles that guzzled gas, ran credit bills up buying their kids designer clothes and the last gizmos and gadets. I live around to many of these people trying to keep up with the Jones to believe any different. I also know some people who are barely keeping themselves afloat not due to their actions but due to the circumstances they find themselves in. These people are working 2 or 3 jobs and watching every cent they spend. These are the type of people that need help.  

This Mighty Saving Stimulus Package is doomed to fail. There is no way it will truly ever work. We may see some positive results, but that debt incurred by this package will be forever loming over this country. Walllstreet certainly doesn't seem to think it will work or that Obama's ideas will work. It has been down and has gone down to historic levels since the day Obama was elected. Does it make sense to solve any economic crisis that was caused for the largest part by people not being able to get out from underneath their debt by going even further into debt? okay, look at it from another direction. If you were in a hole that you couldn't get out of, would you dig the hole deeper to try to get out of it? (When I posed that question to DH, he said yes because you would eventually get to China. He was making a play on the fact that China is the country we are going to be in debt to.)

There is another alarming thing that is happening regarding Obama. The media for the most part refuses to call him on anything. A few that have tried have been scolded and discredited by the media itself. Obama, himself, really dislikes when anyone dares question him or stand up to him. He has this sense that no one as a right to do so. If the media doesn't work to keep him honest and the average American is chided for trying to do so, then what is keeping him accountable. Nothing! Go back and look through the history of the world. Find places where  leaders weren't held accountable and see what happened to those countries.

Don't believe the bold face lie, the Democrats and Obama are telling you about no earmarks in the stimulus package. Find the bill on line and read it. It is full of earmarks. There is so much money set aside to study the mouse population in an area of San Francisco.  How is that going to stimulate the economy? And what earmark they couldn't get into the stimulus package, they are trying to put into the budget. Did you know that there are governors refusing the stimulus money set aside for the state and being chastised and called racist for it? 

Obama wants us to all buy into the lie, and if we don't some how we are deemed unpatriotic and noncooperative. This country was a country based on free thought and liberty, but now that the liberals are back in charge, free thought is okay as long as it aligns with their thoughts and liberty is what they deem it to be.

Obama's adminstration is doomed to failure and America will suffer the consquences. How can I say that? Very easily, any country that takes the lives of innocent children have suffered for their choices. The nation of Israel and Judah sinned against God by their worship of Baal and  their practicing of child sacrfice, see Jeremiah 7: 30-32 & Jeremiah 32: 32-35. God punished Israel and Judah by allowing Babylon to come in, take over, and take them into captivity. One of Obama's first exceutive orders was to once again use our hard earned tax money to fund abortions in foriegn countries. He has many more abortion decision to reverse and will do so. His abortion policies will prevent his success and prevent America from being great once again.

The almost 1 trillion dollar stimulus package won't work. We will see some short terms results from it, but we will suffer as a nation for it. We will see the government grow and its reach into our lives intensify. The future generations of Americans will have a hugh mass of debt to pay off. They will cringe when they realize alot of the money was spent on trivial things. The only things that are going to really pull us out of the economic crisis is time, self-restraint, personal responsiblity and the grace of God. It is horrible innocent people have to suffer as a result of other people's irresponsiblity. That is how a sinful nature works. It just doesn't effect the sinner but others around the sinner as well. 

What can we do? We can speak out. We can't sit on the sidelines anymore. We have to let others know we don't agree with Obama and his policies. Just because we don't buy into everything he and the Democratic party say doesn't make us unpatriotic or racist. We as American citizens have the right to freedom of speech. We can speak out against our politicans and their misdirection in leading this country.  Secondly, don't believe everything the mainstream media is trying to sell you. Listen to Fox news. Listen to conservative talk radio. Get on the internet and look at the real facts. Make an informed opinion. Don't rely on the liberal media machine.

Dec. 5, 2008 - My Post Elections Blues

Blue Christmas

This is usually my favorite time of the year. I love decorating the house for Christmas. I enjoy picking out gifts for family members. I enjoy the reds, the greens, the lights, and the glitter. However, this year has been different. The excitement and the joy isn't in my heart. I searched for the reason I feel like this. I realized I have felt like this for awhile, since Election Day, really.

I wrote about my feelings on the election here and here. I still know God was in control of the outcome of the election and is still in control. I know He has a plan. What has been really bothering me is the why most people in this country have reacted and continued to react to Obama. How can the be so easily deceived and duped? He promised so much yet promised so little. Still, millions are following under the spell of the man, Talk Radio has wryly dubbed the Messiah. The Messiah Obama is not. The giddiness people feel isn't over the fact that a black man has been elected. I don't believe it is anyway. I think they have fell for a lie so slick and cleverly packaged it sickens my heart.

Be forewarned Mr. Obama. You had better live up to your hype and promises. For if the masses and the biased media find out that you promises are like pie crusts easily made and easily broken, they will turn on you like ravenous, rabid wolves.

Then, there is the economy. I know things are bad and are probably going to get worse. Again, I know God is in control and will provide for our needs. I am not worried about ourselves. I know there are people out there really hurting and need help. They aren't the ones bothering me. What is really bugging me is people whining, complaining, and wanting handouts from the government, but aren't willing to give up their creature comforts. This very evident in any news report you watch on TV. One report showed a family where one of the parents had lost a job and were having to cut back on groceries. They showed this family on buying fruit rool-ups, chips, and other junk food. If you are really hurting, these are items that shouldn't be bought. They are expensive and have little nutrional value. I see reports of people losing there $500,000 homes because they can't afford the payments, but they all have cell phones, cable or satellite tv, and drive big SUVs. It is hard for me to find compassion for these people. Why should my tax money help out people who aren't living responsibly. Then there is all the bailouts of these bloated, greedy, companies. Then on top of all of this, there are so many people who are living frugally and responsibly that are being caught up in the economic downturn because of the sins and selfiness of others.

It has gotten to the point I dread turning on the TV or even attempt to watch the news. When I do turn on the TV, I hear someone gushing over Obama or telling gloom and doom stories about the economy. How much more can I take. A good thing has come out of this though. I am not watching as much TV as I use too.

After a alot of time in prayer,  I realized it was useless to let other people and events bother me so much. I belong to the man that is control. He is in charge of everything. He will take care of us. My focus needs to be on God and living a godly life. He can take care of all the rest and the people who are so easily led astray. Now more than every I need to be His light in this world. By being in a rotten blue mood is not going to allow His light to shine through me.

Dear Lord, help me to not habor resentment toward people who have different views than me. Help me to not be judgemental towards others. Help me keep my focus on you and living a life that will glorify You. Help me lay aside this blue feeling and rest in the comfort that You are in charge. Amen.

Nov. 6, 2008 - More Thoughts About The Election of 2008

As if you haven't heard enough...

...I still have some thoughts to share about the election of Mr. Obama.

For the past two days, I have listened to the news and persons of color talk about the historic nature of this election. A black man was elected as President of the United States. (Some how the fact that is half-white seems to have slipped everyone's mind.) Martin Luther King Jr.'s dream of people being judged on the content of their character instead of the color of their skin seems to have come true. Racism seems to be gasping its last breath. The heroic fight of the Civil Rights Movement has prevailed.

I agree that this election was historic. White people voted for and helped put a black man in office. But, did Martin Luther King Jr.'s dream really come true? Was Mr. Obama elected based on the content of his character instead of the color of his skin? With 95% of black voters and 60% of the hispanic voters voting for Mr. Obama, did the content of his character really win out over the color of his skin?

Now before you start thinking of me as a white supremacist, let me asure I am not. Have I made disparaging about other races? Shamefully, I must admit I have. Probably much in the same way people of color have made disparaging remarks about white people and much in the same way men & women make disparaging remarks about each other. Does that make it right? No, it certainly doesn't.

I have a cousin that is married to a black man. I judge him by the content of his character and the love I see reflected in my cousin's eyes. He is one of the most polite, respectful men I know. He is a wonderful provider for his family, a considerte loving husband, and a wonderfully invovled father to their children. One of whom isn't his own, but opened his heart to this child and accept him as his own flesh and blood. When I look at this wonderful man, I don't see the color of his skin. I see a man I admire and respect.

I pray that Mr. Obama was elected by the content of his character, for if he wasn't then racism is still alive and kicking in this nation.  

Nov. 5, 2008 - Like Isaiah and Jeremiah Of Old

My Thougths On The Election

What a sad day for America! One of the most liberal senators ever has been elected as President of the United States!

(If you are sick of  reading election posts, you won't hurt my feelings if you decide not to read this post.)

I struggled all day long whether or not to write this post. The tears have threatened to fall throughout the day. I am so dismayed that this country sold its soul for a few more promised dollars in its pocketbook instead of standing on its moral convictions. My heart has been so burdened by the results of this election. I finally felt like I had to unburden it by sharing my thoughts with my like-minded blogging friends.

How can people not see that Obama is leading them down the primrose path. He is not the promised savior so many people, including the biased media, have made him out to be. He is as liberal as liberal can get. He will not govern from the center. To make matters worse, he has a liberal Congress to back him up. His economic views are socialist views. What else could "spreading the wealth" mean? What else does his tax cuts for people who don't even pay taxes mean?

And, oh, the horrors the innocent unborn will face and continue to face under the Obama administration. My husband and I believe one of the first things that will be done when Obama becomes presidents is the repealing of the Partial Birth Abortion Bann. Innocent babies will once again be delivered all but their head only to have their very life sucked out of them. (How is delivering a baby- feet first -all but the head in the best interest of the health of the mother.?) The next thing that will happen is the Hate Crime Legislation will be passed. This will make it illegal for anyone to speak out against homosexuality, especially from a pulpit. The third thing is the Fairness Act will be passed silencing the voice of conservative talk radio and effecting our ability to express our opinion on issues on our blogs. Then there is his grand tax cut plan and other highly praised programs that will cost this nation dearly.

Before anyone asks, yes, I voted. I let my voice be heard. I know that the majority elected Obama (although it wasn't an overwhelming majority.) I think a great choice was before the citizens of the USA. A choice between Biblical principles and worldly ones. The country has made their choice. It now has to live with the consequences of the choice.That is why I feel like Isaiah and Jeremiah of old. I saw the choice before this country and am deeply saddened by that choice. A judgement for our country could be on its way. Time will tell.

 I have refused to let the tears fall, for I know God is control. He knows all, sees all, and knew how the votes would fall even before they were cast. He has a plan. That is the hope I have clung to today. That is my prayer also.

Dear heavenly Father, on this day when all seems lost for this country that was founded on Biblical principles, I know you have a plan. I know that You are in control and that all things work for the good for those that believe in the Lord Jesus Christ. So I turn my burdened heart over to you, Lord. I lay all my fears and worries in Your capable hands. Lord, I pray for the leaders of this country. I pray Lord that they turn from their worldly ways and turn to You. I pray that they will see the error of their ways and govern based on Your principles. I pray that if judgement is to come on this country that you find enough righteous people still living in this once great country to delay it. I ask these things in Your son's name. Amen and Amen!

Sep. 15, 2008 - The Sarah Palin Issue

Is She Right For the VP Job?

I have read many blog posts and listened to numerous radio and tv shows about the Sarah Palin issue. I have listened to the conservative right postion, the liberal left postion, and the wishy-washy media postion. Each have brought up some valid points. I know that my opinion really doesn't matter in the grand scheme of things, but I am going to give it anyway. I sure everyone is sick of hearing everyone else's thoughts. So if you want to skip this post, please feel free to do so.

First and foremost, I think she shouldn't be running for the VP job. She has a family and husband that needs her at home. I believe strongly that a woman's place is at home with her husband and children, especially if the children are young or have special needs. According to the Bible, as women, we are to guard, protect, and keep our home. Our first priority is our God; our second, our husband; and our third, our children.

Having said all of that, do I think she is qualified to be the VP? I believe she is as qualified if not more quailfied that Obama is to be President. How anyone could say he is qualified? He has spent a great deal of his senate career running for president. Is he serving the people of Illinois interests or his own? If I were a person from Illinois, I would be upset that he used my state as a stepping stone for his political aspirations. Now, back to Palin. She is running as the vice-presidental candidate not for president. Yes, there is a possiblity she could wind up as president, then she will have a trial by fire introduction to the job. Truthfully, how many of the people that ran for the presidency every have been ready for the job? The job description shifts and changes according to the changes in the country and the world.

Do I believe a women is quailfied to be president? I don't really know. Right now, I would say no. I am a woman, so I know from where I speak. I think a woman is to emotional to do the job effectively. Being president sometimes involves making decisions that put people lives in danger. There are tough decisions to make. Could a woman make the tough decisions? Maybe, I don't know. I think it take an emotional toll on a woman more so than a man. God made us differently. We think differently than man do. We see things differently.  

Now, you may be wondering who I will be voting for. Well, I can tell you one thing with a 100% certainity. I will NOT be voting for Obama. He is too slick, too polished, too controlled. His views on social issues, economic issues, and the role of government in our lives are totally opposite of mine. He talks a good game, but I believe the right for conseratives Christians to speak out on certain issues would be greatly eroded. I believe our public schools would become a even bigger melting pot for liberal dogma, liberal theology, and the humanist agenda. He is not what is best for our country. I am a registered Republican, not that means much, but my values line up more with this parties platform. So I have been a McCain supporter long before Palin entered the picture, because he is the Republican candidate. Is he the best choice? No, but he is better than the alternative. 

Many conservatives are urging people to not to vote for McCain just because Palin is on the ticket. Not that they were in McCain's corner anyway, but they are really upset with Palin on the ticket. They believe based on scripture, she should not be running or put in that postion. They say that voting for her would be going against the Word of God. I understand that. I have been torn over the same issuse, but I am also torn over the idea of an Obama presidency. They are urging people not to vote for the lesser of two evils, but to vote against evil by voting for a third party candidate. If there was a third party candidate that had the slightest chance of winning the election, I would vote for them. But realistically, that is not going to happen. Third party candidates names haven't appeared on the ballot in our state that I can recall of.

I see their point, I really do. However, I have to vote for the candidates that I would think would be best for the country. And for that simple fact I will be voting for the lesser of 2 evils. If God brings judgement on our country because we elect a woman to a igh office, I don't think it would be as bad as I think things could get under an Obama presidency.

In all of this, we need to remember who is ultimately in control. No one is put in control of a country without God having a hand in the process. All we can do is vote our conscious and let God take care of the rest. 

May. 5, 2008 - A Scary Precedent

Protection in Texas or Injustice

If you are like me, the case of the kids being taken away from their mothers in Texas has really been bothering me. I, in no way shape of form, condone polygamy. I think it is a cruelty inflicted upon these women. I know in fundamentalist groups where one man is placed above everyone else as being closer to God,  is nothing more than a cult. I have no doubt that some sort of abuse has gone and may still go on in this group, whether it is verbal, emotional, physical, or sexual.  However, in some ways, I admire them. They have separated themsleves from the world, not for the right reasons mind you, but they stand firm on their convictions. I also admire their willingness to help one another and work together in a common goal. I know many may be appalled by my admiration, but if we followers of Christ would follow the example of separating ourselves from the world and its influences how much stronger our testimony would be. If we willing help one another and worked together for a common goal, we could move mountains. These women have a fellowship, I long for with other like-minded women who are followers of Christ. Having said all of that, let me get to the subject at hand. Are the people in Texas protecting these kids or are they being grossly injust?

The more and more I read and and study on this I think the state of Texas is being grossly unjust. If they were concerned about older men preying on these teenage girls, why didn't they go into the compound and remove all the men 40 years and older, then start an investigation leaving the children with their mothers in their homes. Why? It is far easier to carry away the weakiest of the group, children and women. Don't you find it suspicious most of the children they took away were babies and toodlers. Can you imagine the sheer terror the children feel being thrown into a strange environment? Can you feel the hearts breaking in the mothers who had their children taking away? Whether agree with their beliefs or not, the state of Texas have treated these children and mothers cruely despite the CPS cry of a duty to protect children.

What has bothered me most about this whole thing, is the state and the media focusing on the way these young children were taught to honor their parents , the way these girls & women are taught it is their role to become a wife and mother, and the way they are taught to dress modestly. All of these entities mention possible abuse at the beginning and then go on to mention all of these other things. I am sure this group takes these teachings to the extreme at times. I am also sure some of the men do not exemplify the Christ-like model of love toward their wives. However, can you imagine anyone thinking it is wrong to teach your children to obey and honor their parens? Can you imagine people thinking your brainwashing your duaghters if you decided to raise them to become a godly wife/mother instead of a career-oriented feminist? Can you imagine anyone thinking it is wrong to teach your children to dress modestly? I even heard one news outlet report that the reason these women dress in pioneer type dresses and grow their hair long is to make themsleves unattractive to lessen competition between sister wives. What about the belief dressing in dresses is dressing modestly? What about the belief their long hair in their crowning glory and it would be shameful to cut?

How many of us teach these things to our children? Can you imagine the state coming after your children based on such agruments? Do you see now why it is a scary precedent that has been set? How long before they turn their attention toward the Amish? Reports and stories exsist about abuse in the Amish. How long before they turn their atttention toward home school families? Or conservative Christian families? Please go to Your Sacred Calling  to read Stacy MacDonald's post on this issue. She explains the concerns much better than I can. 

Read all the comments people have left. They bring up some very good points. One state is distributing birth control measures to kids as young as 11 years old, but a state went in and took custody of girls age 13 or older because they were marrying older men. (No, I don't agree with young girls marrying older men, but that is not he point being made.) On so many levels this decision was wrong and poorly handled. And while all the grown-ups are trying to figure out how to go about this, the children are the ones suffering.