I apologize to everyone who may have kept up with this blog because as you know I haven't updated in several months. But obviously we have a new President taking office in a few days and he deserves our utmost respect and honor as God has put him in place for such a time as this. Although with rising tensions in the Middle East among the PLO and Israel, a global economic crisis, and an ever increasing trend towards socialism in the USA; we must remember to put our trust in God rather than man. With that said, some thoughts on the President-elect and the election.

McCain ran a poor race and Obama had the charisma and spunk unlike any politician before him. Plus, with eight years of republican President Bush, all Obama had to do was say he wasn't republican. This has been the trend throughout most elections in the US where an incumbent was not running and the populace was tired of the current party. Granted I didn't like McCain all that much and Sarah Palin, gag me, but Obama I was more afraid of than McCain. All I can say is look at what Obama does within the first ninety days of his administration and that will be your litmus test whether or not he'll be a good President. I'm all for change, even change I may not agree with, change for the most part is good. However, if change involves giving up my constitutional rights or the government not doing what it should or doing what it shouldn't (as defined in the Constitution); you had better believe I'll be upset and cause a ruckus.

Oh and Hillary Clinton as Sec. of State, I think she'll do a great job. Since she is respected in the global community as well as her husband's standing as former President, it will do a lot to help the United States in this critical time.

God Bless and keep praying for our leaders.

Jonathan

Watch this..I will give an in depth analysis of the video later. Maybe a few comments before I delve into it? I will be as neutral as possible here because like you I want only the truth. It is about 13 minutes long so pay attention...and here we go!

PS This man did NOT invent the internet, c'mon we're not that naive.

All right, a lot of political happenings have taken place over the last month, and I have not been covering any of them. Still, it does not mean that I haven't payed attention to everything that has gone on in the political sphere.

From Obama's Dem. nomination to McCain starting to fight back now that there's a clear nomination on the Democrat's side. I want this to be a forum where anyone can express their opinions freely. I pose these questions for anyone paying attention to politics, "What is Barrack Obama's appeal?" and "Why do you support/not support Senator Obama?" I really want to know these things because I am dumbfounded by the insane press coverage this guy is getting. Again, the question are below...PLEASE PLEASE respond, thanks.

Jonathan G.

1) What is it that makes Barrack Obama so appealing?

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2) Why do you support or do not support Senator Obama?

I was listening to talk radio the other day like I always do, on 96.9 WTKK in Boston. Although they talked mainly about Father Pfleger, one host made mention of the new health care policies of the commonwealth. I just wanted to make you aware of what our great state of Massachusetts is doing with our tax dollars.

As many of you know, a few months ago there was a bill put before Congress to allow a certain level of amnesty to illegal immigrants. This became a hot topic in many forums, and I will not go into all of the details now. However, President George W. Bush had a press conference confirming that he did not see the bill as "giving amnesty to illegal immigrants." Yet had the President fully read through the bill (which was supported, and I believe written by John McCain), he would know that it did indeed give a level of amnesty to illegal immigrants.

Anyways, now in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts you must file a Health Care form with your state income tax return declaring that you have health insurance. It was a rollover of legislation passed under the Romney administration to make sure that affordable health insurance was available for all. Well another product of this form is that most illegal immigrants do not have health insurance and cannot file this form. This allows law officials to track down the crimaliens more efficiently.

Now that Massachusetts has the means to round up these crimaliens, what are they going to do with them? I will give you three choices and you pick out the best answer...

1) Take all of the illegal immigrants and deport them to their country of origin. Much like Rhode Island and New Hampshire have already started doing.

2) Welcome the crimaliens with open arms, assimilate them into our culture better by giving them free/low cost health care at the taxpayers expense.

3) Systematically execute them French Revolution style.

I hope that you didn't choose number three. Though I would venture a guess that most of you chose number one. WRONG!! The Commonwealth of Massachusetts is giving these persons who have flagrantly broken the laws of this land FREE health care at YOUR expense. I could hardly believe this when I first heard this. Now I am not against immigration as long as the proper channels are being pursued. If I wanted to immigrate to the UK, then I would expect to go through a lengthy process of citizenship. I wouldn't illegally enter the UK, break their laws in the process, AND expect to get something in return! That would be insane, institutionally and psychologically INSANE!

If you disagree with my portrayal of this issue, wish to discuss this matter further, or agree wholeheartedly, please comment at the end of this post and keep coming back for more.

Watch this video of Father Pfleger ranting about politics...then read my response below.





Let's examine this more closely shall we? First of all, I think it is very strange to hear this from the pulpit. Since when has politics been the subject of a Sunday morning church sermon? Normally it's based on some Scripture passage and helps us be more like Christ. The first odd thing.

Second, white entitlement? Really? Is there a place I can go to get this entitlement, the Department of White Entitlement or do I get a tax rebate? Come off of it, I thought that we were beyond the race issue in this campaign. Granted about fifty years ago, whites thought that they were entitled to certain things but I thought that segregation was done away with.

Third, are people standing up because they are filled with the Holy Spirit? I think they just agree with what Father Pfleger is saying. Hmmmm.....I thought church was supposed to be a house of God not of politics.

Fourth, swearing in church. Somehow I thought that God would shoot bolts of lightning down at him. Just kidding, but still I'm pretty sure I've never heard a pastor use that kind of language before.

Fifth, "a whole lot of people crying." Were you crying when Hilary Clinton cried? I wasn't and I don't know anyone who was. If you were crying, post a comment and let me know.

You may ask why I'm mentioning this. Well, Barack Obama has been attending this church for almost twenty years and been good friends with Rev. Jeremiah Wright (who was the most recent former pastor of Trinity Unity Church of Christ). Although these comments aren't as controversial as Reverend Wright's, Father Pfleger has been invited many times to speak at this church. All this just reflects badly on Obama. I'm not for any candidate because all have undesirable qualities, but the more I find out about the company Obama keeps the more I don't want to vote for him.

Feel free to comment and discuss, thanks!

The purposes of this blog are as follows:

1) To foster a sense of civic duty

2) To instill the importance of being knowledgeable about the world around us

3) To provide a forum where ideas can be freely expressed and debated

4) To learn more about our government.

Much of this blog, leading up to the 2008 election, will focus on the presidential candidates. However, it will also provide news on issues regarding the state of Massachusetts (since that is where I reside). Enjoy the blog!