It’s been a while since I’ve posted anything and I thought it was time even though I am in Okinawa, Japan. Every time I leave America I immediately realize what a great country I live in.
So here are some thoughts looking back at America through the miracle of the Internet; thank you Algore.
Do you ever wonder what country the Democratic presidential candidates live in or what color the sky is in their world? The answer to the latter question is absolutely dull and gray. Saturday the Dems had a meeting before officials of the Democratic National Committee and if I actually took what some of the candidates said, I might have to consider remaining in Japan!
Check out the doom and gloom conference these unhappy-go-unlucky downers conducted in Virginia.
It seems as though her highness was booed today in Iowa on her way to her coronation. Now mind you Hillary was not able to attend the political forum because of her “hostage” situation (I’m sure we won’t hear about this for more than, say, oh a week?). The only question is will the questioner in question who was questioning Hillary be roughed up the way the Clinton War Machine fried Tim Russert.
Something in our postmodern world has gone really haywire when the Democratic Party, along with its willing media, breathlessly awaits and vigorously pursues the most coveted endorsement during the presidential campaign. Am I speaking of the New York Times, Chicago Tribune, or the Washington Post; all three are definite liberal media stalwarts (no really they are!). No actually the most coveted endorsement within Democratic circles now is Oprah Winfrey…seriously! You actually have media types “wondering whether Ms. Winfrey might actually hold the Democratic nomination in her hands.” Wow, that’s power. Hey, don’t believe me? Read it for yourself!
On the GOP side, Mike Huckabee’s star is rising and depending on where you read, the Governor is either Huck Finn or the Huckster.
There is no doubt that Huckabee is a real contender and a viable candidate but as an evangelical he showed that his politics is more important than his faith. He was asked whether Mormonism is a cult and Huckabee whiffed on this softball pitch and then did something even more amazing. When describing why he would not comment on Mormonism he said, “I am not going to get into that argument, because my goal in life is not to evaluate what’s wrong with your faith or somebody else’s, but it’s to be able to live mine so that I remember that the greatest commandment is love my neighbor as myself.”
There are two things wrong with that statement, especially in light of the governor reminding us that he was a practicing Southern Baptist minister. He said “the greatest commandment is love my neighbor as myself.” Now I am not an ordained minister but I am a theology student and last time I checked Matthew 22:36-39 it read: “Teacher, which is the great commandment in the law?†Jesus said to him, “ You shall love the LORD your God with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your mind.’ This is the first and great commandment. And the second is like it: ‘You shall love your neighbor as yourself.” So actually it is the second greatest commandment reverend, I mean governor.
The Governor also said that he was not “getting into that argument, because my goal in life is not to evaluate what’s wrong with your faith or somebody else’s.” Well might I be so presumptuous as to remind you of the Great Commission? In Matthew 28:19-20 we read: “And Jesus came and spoke to them, saying, ‘All authority has been given to Me in heaven and on earth. Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all things that I have commanded you; and lo, I am with you always, even to the end of the age.’ Amen.”
As an evangelical Christian my most important goal is to share the gospel of Jesus Christ and Mormonism is clearly considered a cult in light of the Bible. He could have said something like that and still maintained that Americans have the freedom of religion and they are free to worship or not worship any entity they choose and I will defend that right to my dying breath.
Well I have to go and train some Marines and I’ve rambled long enough. Everyone have a blessed week and I look forward to your comments.
Hi Dave- I had no idea you were in Japan- my husband was stationed there years ago when he was in the Navy CB’s. I hope you’re having a good time too while you’re there- but a safe trip! I just read the Yahoo link. I know it’s silly to say, but when I hear the dems talk- my skin crawls! I mean it. When I hear the communist talk- like John Edwards saying that when he is prez- he will make patriotism more than about the war- that he’ll ask us to sacrifice for our country. My question is- just what does he want us to sacrifice? More of our children to abortion’s alter? Will he bring back the draft or something? Sacrifice more of our hard earned money to the federal government for them to dole out to some useless and broken welfare type deal? And what about Sen. Clinton- I know she wasn’t there- but in past talks, I have heard her say 1. That when she is prez, she will TAKE the billions of dollars in profits from the oil companies. Now- correct me ifI’m wrong- that would be stealing- and that the last time I checked- it is not up to me or anyone else, how much these company ceo’s make. I am not a rich person- in fact right now, we are barely scraping by- but this is NOT who I want running my and my familie’s lives! I put my trust in Jesus Christ to get my family through these tight and downright hard times- NOT some commie presidential wannabe. I’m sorry if I sound angry- I know I should practie the 2nd commandment more often too- I jsut get tired of all of this big government nonsence. I had to cringe too at the news that when Hill gets to be prez- she will demand everyone go on her national health care- or she will garnish wages! What nerve! I HAVE NO healthcare either- but I sure as heck don’t want hers! I came from socialism- I don’t want to go back to that! I say get rid of slip and fall law suits- let the doctors practice their medicine, reduce litigation payments, so the doctors can have to pay less in malpractice insurance- and speaking of health insurance- get rid of it too- save billions on paper cuts and lunch breaks for the pencil pushers. God Bless you Dave- I’m sorry. Have a wonderful and safe trip brother of mine. Carolyn : )
Wonderful observations!
Hey Dave,
Always enjoy your commentary. There is something about Gov Huckabee that just doesn’t ring true. Not sure what it is exactly, but I feel some discomfort with him. When a “man of God” starts to dance with the word of God and makes statements that try to distance himself from positions that must be taken, it shows me that he isn’t as honest or forthcoming as we should expect. In our nation today, a true man of God running for office who wouldn’t compromise the truth by telling the nation that unless it repented of it’s individual and corporate sin and rebellion against God, be born again and walk with God in newness of life and cleanness, and put away their sinfullness, and that unless they did these things would be lost for eternity under chanis of darkness, would never, could never be elected President. The Liberals, secular humanists, most Democrats, the Vatican and the World council of church’s would do everything in their power to destroy him as would the average voter who would be completely offended by these words. If Gov Huckabee thinks his presidency could steer America to the saviour and save it from the judgment to come, me thinks he is sadly mistaken. Not that God isn’t able. But as Abraham said to the man in Hades, “If they hear not Moses and the prophets, neither will they be persuaded, though one rose from the dead.” (Luke 16:31)
Not sure if Gov Huckabee is a reconstrucitonist, which might reveal his reasons for running. The only one’s I would even consider voting for today are Duncan Hunter, Tom Tancredo (neither of which have a chance) or Fred Thompson, who seem’s to be waking up to the issues. Regards Lou
Okinawa is a beautiful place to reflect…..