The Way I See It Now

  In my youth, I favored the Democratic Party. I was a working man in the oil industry. Labor Unions pushed the Democrats on us claiming that they were the party that best represented the working man. Maybe, for a while back then, that was true. But for the last couple of decades, it seems they have increasingly become the party of those that don't work. They are the party of those with their hands out constantly wanting free stuff. Those same people don't seem to understand that nothing is free. Those still gainfully employed are the ones that have to pick up the tab. I’ve even seen comments from my Canadian and European friends saying that they don’t understand why a modern country like the U.S. still doesn’t provide free medical care for all its citizens like their countries. Well, first of all, your medical care is not free. You are taxed up the kazoo to pay for it. Secondly, we’ve tried very hard to not become a socialist or communist country like you’ve all done.

  Today, the Republican party seems to be the one that understands this simple basic fact better than their rivals. Those in this country who are still picking up the tab are fed up with it. And that right there is the bottom line that explains the Donald Trump victory. It wasn’t the Russians, okay. And when I see liberals on the streets demanding that we bring in even more freeloaders, it makes my blood boil. As for me personally, though, it seems that neither party has been representing my best interest in the last couple of decades. They're too busy worrying about themselves and making sure their own bank accounts grow at our expense. Both parties have become so complacent in their own corruption that it's difficult for me to see them other than organized crime. And have you noticed how their reach has extended into every aspect of our lives? If you're a small business owner, they are even to the point where they are telling you who you must sell your products and services to whether you like it or not. Our forefathers would be up in arms in a heartbeat over that one.

  Government has grown too big and become too invasive. And when I see their brainwashed minions from both sides out there demanding that the rest of us conform or be silenced or even worse killed...well my friends...enough is enough. Do you realize how close you are to being just like the Islamic terrorists with their "convert or lose your head" routine? It is time for a revolution. Not against each other. But against the real enemy of the people - those in government that would control your mind and every aspect of your life. It is way past time to stand on your own two feet and stop being manipulated by the talking head of your choice on TV. Use your brains for what God gave them to you for. If you don’t understand the broader issues at stake, do a little research on your own. You have a computer now and don’t even have to go to the library. All the great classics discussing these issues are right there online for free.

  It almost makes me cry when I see someone asking college students simple questions about our government or our history, and they don’t have a clue. Our educators should be ashamed as well when they see this. Johnny was a smart kid when we sent him off to elementary school. But by the time Johnny gets that degree, he’s brain dead. In this day and age there is no excuse for that. If what we are doing today doesn’t work (and there’s plenty of evidence that it’s not) then go back to the way they were doing it forty years ago. Because by God it was working then. We had some of the greatest minds in the world. New technologies and inventions were raining down on us. So where did it all go? What happened to us? The evidence is mounting proving that those who say we are being systematically dumbed down are correct. Don’t you all see that it is time now to fight back before it’s too late? Stop fighting in the streets like spoiled children. That’s exactly what they want you to do. The more you do, the more they swoop in and take away even more of your freedom. And create yet another bureau to control you. Divide and conquer is the oldest trick in the book and they are very adept at this.

  So how do we put an end to all this? First step is to educate yourself. The government is not going to do that for you. Second, learn to choose your battles wisely. Knee jerk reactions are what the government counts on to get their way. Study each issue and join with those who agree with you on them. Don’t demonstrate. Become an educator and then Vote! Only 10% of our population voting on any election or issue is disgraceful. Be a part of the solution, not cannon fodder for someone else’s cause. And lastly, even though many of you might not adhere to the same Christian values that I do, at least you should know that to love your neighbors is a better path for getting things done than hating everyone who doesn’t agree with you. Lose the hate. We are all in this together. And if we don’t approach it that way, we are surely doomed.

  Yes, I realize that I’m asking a lot. It’s not time to make America great again. It’s time to wake America the hell up! But looking around for even a minute, you should be able to agree that we are in trouble. And as long as many of our calmer minds are glued to American Idol or The Bachelor, it’s only going to get worse. For my part, I pray that there is still time to fix some of this. But day by day, I find that my prayers are turning more to, “God, please protect our country from itself, because our own citizens don’t seem to have the will to do it.” I still have hope that it’s not too late. I know many who have surrendered already, thinking that all this is God’s will. And that it will be soon when He puts an end to this charade we call life on Earth. It could be. They could be right. But I haven’t heard any trumpets blowing yet.  And as a warrior in God’s army, I’m going to pray that it’s not the end and do my best to love and fight for each and every one of you. As a Christian, that’s my job.

  I can hear some of you already. “Well, as a Christian, don’t you care about immigrants?” Yes, I do. I love all God’s people. But if we take them all in, we will drown this country and lose our ability to help anyone even ourselves. If you are so concerned about foreigners in need, why is there a single homeless American sleeping on the sidewalk in your own neighborhoods? Remember I said we must choose our battles? Right now, we need to fix what’s wrong with America. Then we can focus more on helping the rest of the world. We can’t do both. If we try, we will lose America. Then where will the hope be for the rest of the world? And yes, I know America caused many of the problems in the world with ill-advised wars. That’s exactly the kind of things that need to be fixed. And that’s the way I see it. If you have better ideas, leave the address to your blog in the comment section so we can all go check them out.