Fundamental Transformation
Friday, October 31st, 2008“We are five days away from fundamentally transforming the United States of America” Barack Obama
Our country is about to choose a new president in the most important election of our lifetime. As shown in the above quote, if elected, Barack Obama intends to fundamentally transform the United States of America. Since our nation is fundamentally defined by our Constitution is it our Constitution he wishes to transform?
Yes, there are changes we need to make to ensure that, never again, will our financial system be sabotaged by greedy and unscoupulous individuals, including some who hold powerful positions in the government. There are changes that need to be made to ensure that justice is faithfully carried out in this nation; justice that applies equally to the rich and powerful, and the poor and humble; justice that sends a message that, in the end, your crimes are not worth the price you pay.
There are myriad other changes that need to be made to make this country work better and be more fair. But even so, such work can all be accomplished without anything approaching a fundamental transformation to the United States of America.
If Obama makes it to the Oval Office he will have no trouble getting Congress to legislate changes, all within the bounds of our Constitution; and still without any fundamental transformation of our country. Yet, his plans do call for fundamentally transforming the Unites States of America. We need to think about what he means by that statement. Since Barack Obama is considered the most liberal senator in Congress you should ask yourself, “What will a fundamental transformation brought about by an Obama presidency really mean to me?”
If you believe in marriage being only between one man and one woman, if you believe in a culture of life that doesn’t accept unrestricted abortion as a way to solve the problem of an unwanted pregnancy, if you believe in a divine creator and the right to tell others about Him, if you believe in the right to teach your own children these traditional values, you should be concerned.
If you believe that we, our children and our grandchildren are best served by standing up to threats against our national security from terrorists and rogue nations, if you believe we are at greater risk of being attacked by them by appearing weak and appeasing them, you should be concerned.
If you believe in a capitalist economic system where able individuals who try harder, work harder and risk more are rewarded more, you should be concerned
In spite of all promises, you wouldn’t vote for a candidate if you knew, beforehand, he would not do the things you wanted. So, it becomes important that we make our own evaluation of the likelyhood he will. Since we cannot see into his future we must rely his past. What prior experience does he have? What is his voting record? What level of education does he have? What important life experiences may have shaped him? Who were his friends, his associates? Who, or what, made him who he is?
Considering who he has associated with and, no doubt, been influenced by for the last 20 years (that we know of), I would suggest we think long and hard before voting for Barack Obama. Does Rev. Jeremiah Wright share your values? Does William Ayers share your values? Does Rashid Khalidi share your values? Does Tony Rezko share your values? Does Father Michael Pfleger share your values? How about Dr. Khalid al-Mansour?
If Obama’s association with these people sets off alarms for you, as they should, you need to make a point of doing your part to make sure he is defeated at the polls on November 4. A candidate can promise anything he thinks will get him elected. Once in office, however, he can pursue any other agenda he wishes. In Obama’s case he needn’t even consider that he may be impeached since the majority of Congress will likely share his vision. Checks and balances will essentially be absent for the duration.
It is our Constitution which defines us as a nation. It is our Constitution which guarantees to us our individual rights. It is our Constitution which frees us to strive to better ourselves. Don’t let Barack Obama transform it!
And don’t forget the most important thing of all. We need to all remember that God is in charge and humbly pray and ask Him to intercede in this election that is already showing signs of being compromised by some who want to make sure their side wins, regardless of the will of the people.
Mike
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