“In with the new…”
Today is the Wednesday after the first Tuesday after the first Monday of November. If you don’t know why I said it that way, look it up…. Barack Obama has been elected President of the USA. So what does that mean? It means a bunch of things…
First, it means that the Representative Democracy that is our Republic has once again transferred the mantle of power without violence or bloodshed. That, in and of itself, is great cause to celebrate. This country remains as a shining light to the citizens of the world as a nation of free choice and the ability to elect representative leadership to provide governance.
Second, it means that our nation has finally driven a stake in the heart of the demons of slavery and racism. Just hang with me for a minute here… I can sense your rising ire and urge to vomit. What I mean is simply this: Al Sharpton and Jesse Jackson need to retire, and no longer have any reason to march, protest or incite riots starting today. The most powerful seat in the world is about to be filled by a black man who was raised by his grandmother… NO ONE has an excuse any more. No more whining about lack of opportunity in this nation… no more complaining that minorities need special treatment or consideration. All that garbage has now been put to rest permanently. If a black man from a ‘broken home’ can become the President, who amongst us has any reason left that would keep us from being a success? Nobody. So now the US is being put on notice: Knock it off with all this ‘I’m a victim” crap. It’s over. Get up off your sorry rear and make your own success story. Just keep in mind that your success is going to be heavily taxed…
Third, it means that those of us who value the Constitution and the Ideas that founded this nation have a LOT of work to do. The next four years are going to be a constant onslaught of radical liberal thought and policy that will require a hearty defense and resistance. I for one am not going to accept for one minute the stated policy positions that Obama made on the campaign trail. I will work through my elected representation to make sure that my opinion is heard, and heard well. You who are reading this ought to do the same. It takes very little time to email a congressman (or woman) and it is absolutely imperative that we do so in this four year period. Just as importantly, it is incumbent upon us to re-stoke the fires of personal industry and self sufficiency in ourselves, our neighbors and in our communities. Teach your children (please for the love of all that is sacred) teach your children to be self sufficient and not reliant upon government. Teach them hard work, instill in them the entrepreneurial spirit that gave birth to this nation and by all means teach them what the Constitution means to each and every one of us! There are three documents that I treat as sacred. One is Holy, the two other inspired. The Holy Bible is openly displayed and used in my house. The others are the US Constitution and the Declaration of Independence. I am convinced, now more than ever, that they also should be on display in my home as a constant reminder to myself and my family what great blessings we have in our freedom; and why we should endeavor to defend those blessings. Any of the three, most especially the first, would make an excellent addition to any home and an excellent Christmas present!
I will support Barack Obama as the President of the United States in all capacities that I may. He deserves, and must have the support of the nation to effectively deal with foreign threats (which George W. Bush was denied as a whole), and he should be given every prayer and mode of protection that the Presidency requires. Remember folks, no matter who is in office, an attack on the President is still an attack on the nation. Pray for him and for our nation that he would have the wisdom to lead and to defend this nation during his tenure, and that we might continue to be the greatest nation in the world. Conservative thought will never be extinguished, so long as there is one person alive who yearns to succeed and values the well-being of his neighbors. There will certainly be (at least) one at this web address for the forseeable future…
God, please Bless the USA!
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