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Here is an interesting article. Although no one knows the future, and the experts can be wrong, the very fact that intelligent people see America’s collapse as a possibility, and some as a probability, should be cause for concern. The worst thing we can do is to believe that it can’t happen and do nothing. I don’t know if our best effort can stop our down-hill slide, but I do know we don’t stand a chance if we do nothing.Think about it!
http://www.moneynews.com/
Although I didn’t always listen, at an early age I was taught to say “Please” when asking for something. Well, I’m asking, actually begging you to consider what I say. As we approach the election, some say the most important one in our history, I’m asking you to PLEASE—–
— forget about the color of skin (mine, yours, and the candidates). The color of a person’s skin should have nothing to do with how we cast our ballot.
— look at the present situation. We are in great need of help. We need a leader who can get us back on track.
— ask, “Are we better off than we were four years ago?”. Please be honest. How could anyone really believe that we are? I’m not talking about you being better off as a result of welfare. I’m talking about the condition of our nation.
— don’t believe all the promises–we’ve heard them before. If we were lied too once why would we trust that person again?
— stop looking for the perfect candidate– there aren’t any. So instead of rejecting both because of their flaws, it is better to vote for the one that is best. Not voting isn’t the solution.
— consider the facts, rather than the rhetoric and the bias views of the news media. The internet is a powerful tool if commonsense is employed. The facts and figures are available for all to see. Looking at them will reveal that our nation is in serious trouble and on the wrong path.
— consult our founding documents; the Declaration of Independence, the U. S. Constitution, and the Bill of Rights. Have you ever read them? Any candidate who does not honor and up-hold them is not qualified for the position.
— look at the candidates record. What has he done? What real life experience does he bring to the table? What are his accomplishments? Where is the evidence that he can lead us out of this mess?
— think about the big picture. We are headed into socialism at break-neck speed. Do you really believe have any idea where that ultimately leads? Can you point top any nation where it has worked? By “worked” I mean created a better place for its citizens than the prosperity we’ve enjoyed here in America. If the greatness of America can be traced to one system, namely capitalism, why would we turn to another–especially one that has a track record of failure everywhere? Would that make sense? As voters we are deciding the destiny of our nation, and the future of our families. We had better think about where we’re taking our country. I hope you are more concerned about the welfare of our country and children than you are about your welfare check.
— realize that you can’t undo the harm that is done by making a wrong choice. After certain policies are put in place it can take decades, if not longer, to change things. There won’t be a quick-fix if we put the wrong man in the White House.
— pray! Regardless of our best efforts, we haven’t done our best until we pray. This matter is far too important for us to not seek God’s will and help. If we’re going to get it right we have to get right, and that means being right with God. Prayer can make a difference–“–The effectual fervent prayers of a righteous man availeth much”(James 5:16)
— send this to everyone you know. Your effort just might be the spark that is needed to ignite a passion for people to participate in the election process. Think about it!
“HYPHENATED AMERICANS”
I knew it was just a matter of time before it happened and it did. I just noticed an announcement for the “Second Annual White History Month” (I missed the first one).
Along with “Black History Month” and “Hispanic Heritage Month”, I can’t help but wonder when someone will start a “White Miss America” contest, or a “White College Fund”, etc.,etc. We are getting more divided all the time. If you think racism is dead you must be living in a cave! Enough of this nonsense. This is the very thing that keeps racism alive. The very people who complain the most about it are the ones who do the most to keep it going. That includes the politicians who play the race card every chance they get for the sake of getting support. They ought to be fired!
We could learn a valuable lesson from Theodore Roosevelt who said, “A hyphenated American is not an American at all. This is just as true of the man who puts ‘Native’ before the hyphen as of the man who puts German or Irish or English or French before the hyphen. Americanism is a matter of the spirit and of the soul. Our allegiance must be purely to the United States. We must unsparingly condemn any man who holds any other allegiance.”
If we ever get to the place where people will be judged by the content of their character rather than the color of their skin, we have to stop this kind of behavior. Surely we’re smart enough to figure that out. But, are we? That’s what I’m wondering. Think about it!
Certain days are forever etched in our minds-days such as 9-11. That tragic event reminds us that we have enemies, perhaps more than any nation on earth. Why? America is the most tolerant, kind, and generous nation in the world yet we are hated. Why do so many want to see our demise? We could talk about that for a long time, discussing various theories, and that might be profitable. But there’s another, more pressing issue that needs to be addressed.
Our worst enemy and greatest threat comes from within. Certain American citizens, some in high places, want to destroy the America we know and love. While the very mention of the word “America” brings certain good thoughts and warm feelings to us, others think differently. They are repulsed by the very things we love about America. And they are working feverishly to destroy the things we hold dear. What I say next might sound very gloomy and depressing, but don’t stop reading–look at the big picture.
There is a new world order coming. We can hate it and fight against it, but we can’t stop it. Things are headed toward what some call “a one world government”. Every student of the Bible knows it will happen–it’s just a matter of time. In the meantime we must decide what we will do, how we will spend our time and energy. To what cause we will devote ourselves? Shall we dedicate ourselves, to the neglect of all else, to the saving of our country, ditch the whole idea and just eat, drink and be merry, or give ourselves to some other pursuit?
It is well and good that we speak out against evil and the things that would destroy us, but there is something else of even greater importance. We must speak-up for Christ, carry out the great Commission. In other words, serving is more important than surviving. We are not under orders to save the union, nor even to spare our lives, but we are commanded to share the gospel. And here’s the thing–we have to do this in the face of perilous times. By that I mean that we must endure the hardships that come as a result of standing for God and country and declare God’s Word at the same time. That’s difficult. Fulfilling the Great Commission is hard in the best of times and under ideal conditions, but it is much more difficult under adverse circumstances. It’s not so hard to talk to someone about the Lord when people are peaceable, but it gets really difficult when you know you will be hated and persecuted for doing so. That weeds the men out from the boys. It’s a tough assignment, yet we are not excused from duty just because it is difficult.
We in America have been greatly blessed. So far we haven’t had to worry much about persecution, but times are changing and they’re changing fast. For the most part Christians have not had to face the decision to “obey God rather than man”. We have been protected by our founding documents: the Declaration of Independence, the U. S. Constitution, and the Bill of Rights, but now our enemies are at work trying to change them.
So as we reflect on that horrible tragedy of 9-11 let us be reminded of the dangers we face and the need to be ever vigilant, lest our enemies, with-in or with-out, prevail over us. We ought to thank God that there has not been a repeat of that dreadful day, but also remain cautious. Most of all, we need to realize that our greatest security comes from a right relationship with God. We are engaged in a spiritual warfare and able to prevail only by being a righteous people. And we can’t say we haven’t been warned! “Righteousness exalteth a nation: but sin is a reproach to any people”.(Proverbs 14:34; “The wicked shall be turned into hell, and all the nations that forget God”(Psalm 9:17). So as we remember that dreadful day eleven years ago let us not forget that “God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble”(Psalm 46:1).Think about it!
“No”, I didn’t watch Clinton’s speech at the DNC. I did however read some of the reviews from the mainstream media, and it was just what I expected. But,regardless of the halo they placed on his head nothing has changed.
Clinton’s character isn’t any different than it was before. I can’t help but wonder how he can speak about mistreating women. I still believe that what a man is speaks louder than what he says. Sorry Willie, you haven’t earned the right to be heard. It is a shame that a morally depraved disgraced (impeached) man is given such a platform. It is sickening.
Obama’s record hasn’t changed. Even Slick Willie can’t change the flawed plans and failed policies of the Obama administration. We are even more mired in the mess that is dragging us down than ever before. He had his chance and blew it. It would be insane to put him back in office.
The Democratic Party isn’t any different than before. Neither their past record nor their present agenda has changed. The debt is still climbing, babies are still being murdered, the family institution is still being threatened, the borders are still open, etc. I suspect the only thing Clinton did was to make some of the Dems wish he was their candidate rather than Obama –it might be that’s what he wanted to do–a 50 minute speech, really?
So after all was said and done more was said than done—that’s life as a politician! We’re right where we were. No words from any past president can change the fact that Obama is a failure. If you really believe our nation is better off than it was four years ago you will vote for Obama regardless of what anyone says. Some know better and they won’t be fooled again. I just hope there are enough of them to stop the the train wreck before it happens. Think about it!
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