I have prayed and asked the Lord for wisdom to write this post for quite some time. I feel strongly that now is the time for me to attempt the very difficult task of trying to show what the REAL issue is in the upcoming election. In many respects, this is the most important post I have ever tried to write because so much is at stake. I pray God directs my thoughts to write His will on this matter.
In three short weeks, the United States of America will either still be standing or forever changed into a new and different union very few thought possible even a few short years ago. The events that have taken place in the financial realm have served as a catalyst for change no one thought could ever take place in this country. It seems that no amount of truth has any impact on the ever growing lies overspreading this country. Daily, more and more average Americans throw up their hands in desperation and “give up” the battle hundreds of thousands have given their lives to fight before us.
Solomon says in the book of Ecclesiastes that there is nothing new under the sun. Truly what has transpired in America has happened to societies and countries before. Truly what is getting ready to happen in America has happened numerous times in civilizations which lived and diminished long before this country was founded.
The issue at stake on November 4th has nothing to do with the two men seeking the office of President. The issue which will be decided on election day is far greater than the platforms of the two political parties represented. The issue which will be voted upon has never been debated and never makes it to the network news. It is doubtful either candidate even knows what the REAL issue in the upcoming election really is.
The United States of America was founded upon principle of personal liberty and strict dependence upon God for victory and provisions. The government was simply a vehicle needed to defend the rights of its citizens and the country as a whole. The United States won its independence against all odds. The United States survived a civil war which would have destroyed any other nation on earth. By the start of the twentieth century, the United States was quickly becoming a world power not only economically but spiritually.
In the early 1900’s a new philosophy of government took root. Entire nations were taken over by the passionate writings of Carl Marx. The idea of socialism began to spread in Europe and overthrew the old regimes in Russia and other countries. Instead of the wealth being controlled by the ruling class, the wealth would be distributed among all classes. Within a short amount of time, the downtrodden masses in countries all over the world who were exposed to socialism embraced the concept.
Those with wealth were despised and many times stripped of their riches. Those allowed to retain their wealth were taxed excessively. From this sprung the concept of communism which although tried in places such as Russia for 70 years, failed miserably. The one thing that did come from socialism and communism was the “security” in the minds of the masses that the government would be there as a safety net to keep them from starving or having nothing.
Socialism was squashed in the United States by the roaring twenties. Socialism was re-introduced through the programs instituted by FDR during the Great Depression. The depression broke the spirit of millions of people and put firmly in place the mentality that the government would solve all of our problems one way or another.
After World War II, Russia annexed many of its neighbors and turned them into socialistic satellites. Once China became communistic, almost half of the world’s population was under the control of socialistic or communistic states. Just as in the 1920’s, the United States went the other direction and experienced great growth of personal financial freedom in the 1950’s and early 1960’s. But when LBJ introduced his “Great Society” in the mid 1960’s, this country again started sliding into socialism.
It was not until Ronal Reagan became President that the slide stopped. Reagan turned the socialistic slide around and helped the country believe in the power of economic growth and voluntary giving to those in need instead of government entitlement programs. Despite attempts early on to undo all of Reagan’s reforms, the Bill Clinton era actually did little to enhance the socialistic agenda.
Ever since the attacks on September 11, 2001 this country has been slowly but surely giving away one element of personal freedom after another in the name of national security. Without anyone noticing, one thing after another in this country has failed and been taken over by the government. Finally we come to the incredible events which started a year ago and have moved at warp speed the past month.
If anyone would have said one year ago that Hillary Clinton would not be the Democratic candidate for either President or Vice-President; they would have been laughed out of the room. Yet, in a stunning turn of events; a fresh faced, golden tongued orator slipped in and stole her base and started winning the primaries. By early summer the impossible had been accomplished and Sen. Obama had not only won the Democratic nomination, but he was establishing himself as the favorite in the election.
Sen. McCain went from a “dead man walking” to the favorite in the matter of minutes with his selection of Gov. Palin as his running mate. Suddenly the Republican base awoke and polls showed Sen. McCain leading in many key states. This is where we were a mere month ago. Now all the polls show Sen. Obama well ahead and gaining every day. What on earth happened?
Suffice it to say, something of profound importance took place within the past month and continues to take place even now. A brilliant strategy was employed on the part of the Obama campaign working in conjunction with many other entities to achieve the desired results. If there is interest, I will conclude this thought tomorrow. Thank you for reading.
spiritual food for thought 