I Hate Politics

Well, here it is..... Inauguration Day 2013.  The only big deal it is to me, is that it makes me start thinking about the state of our country all over again.  And this is why I hate politics.  Oh, they all sit all high and mighty in their big Washington offices, trying their best to convince their "people" they are FOR them.

Well......I call BULLSHIT!!

They are for their own agenda.  People be damned!

But, before you hate me, let me explain who I am, then if you choose to hate me it is on you.....not me!

I am a conservative.  (I do not like to call myself by an affiliated party)  Why do I call myself conservative?

I am 1st and foremost a "born again", Evangelical Christian.  That (by whomever's definition) makes me morally conservative.  My morals come from the Holy Bible.  If it is deemed a sin in the Book, it is a sin in my mind.  So, you know what those are....murder, debauchery, drunkenness, fornication, homosexuality,  gluttony..... Am I guilty of any of these sins???  Absolutely!  But, most importantly, I am forgiven. I John 1:8-10

2nd I am a fiscal conservative.  Bottom line - DON'T SPEND MORE THAN YOU BRING IN!!!  Why is that soooo difficult for Washington?? I have been in serious debt in my household.  It's like swimming in muck!!  The ONLY way to get out is to bring in more money, or to cut back on your spending.  If Scott and I continued to raise our debt ceiling (get more credit) we would most certainly be bankrupt today.  We are where we are, simply because we QUIT spending and found ways to gain more income.

and 3rd, I'm a social conservative.  I believe I should be able to keep the money I earn to give or spend the way I see fit.  I think some big government think tank should decide if I earn too much or Joe Schmo earns too little.  I think the church and not for profits are ultimately responsible for taking care of the less fortunate (and by that I mean people that can NOT work).  But, be surprised......I DON'T blame the government for this!  I blame the CHURCH!! Not the building, the institution, but the PEOPLE!!  Less than 10% of the church tithes anymore.  If every member of every church obeyed God's Word and tithed, they could more than take care of the needs of the world!!!

Our economy will begin to bounce back.  It's been in the tank too long.  This is America.  It's what we do.  We bounce back.  And I wouldn't give any president too much credit for that.  It is due to the faith and tenacity of the American worker.  Those that aren't afraid to get their hands dirty and work a little extra.  

But, I am sure of this.......if that worker is consistently being "robbed" of his well deserved earnings, he will stop.  He will cap his earnings to where he can keep the most.

So, there you have it.  Like me or not, I don't care.  This is America, I have the right to believe this way, you have the right not to.  I will not, nor need not judge you for yours, and you need not judge me for mine.  God will ultimately do that!