This election is more emotionally charged than any I can remember in my adult life. I have never missed the opportunity to vote in a national election, and I cast my vote in this election just yesterday. I fear for our nation’s basic Constitutional foundation if Obama is elected. It is frightening to think of the direction he has promised to take our country.
However, other than voicing my concerns on this blog, supporting John McCain and Sarah Palin via both monetary donations and my writing, and then actually voting, there really isn’t much else I can do other than wait until the morning of November 5th to see who prevails in the election.
I have found some comfort in reading The Anchoress blog. In one post, The Anchoress writes:
I’m praying and fasting “that wisdom and light be brought to guide our nation in this election period, and that Thy will be done”… whatever that ends up being. . . .
My prayer is not for victory. It is for the very best outcome for the country, and for God’s will to be done. Our ways are not God’s way, nor our minds God’s mind. To us, the “best” outcome might seem obvious, but really, when you think about it, when does God ever do the “obvious” thing?
I think that is a good plan of action for anyone - regardless of political affiliation: Pray for God’s will to be done - for God’s plan for our country to be realized.
While I hope and pray that McCain/Palin will be elected, I fear what will happen if they are. There is so much irrationality and hate coming from the left these days. Regardless of how the election turns out, there are less-than-wonderful days ahead.
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October 26th, 2008 at 12:18 pm
Carol…I agree with you that Obama is not ready to be President. His radical left wing record is disturbing. It is also an emotional time with over 80 percent African-Americans voting for Obama, including those who have been “Republican”. This is certainly a lesson to all of us about how Black people feel good about the opportunity to vote for “one of their own.” This is the only good thing about Obama success. I did not and would not vote for him because he is a first term senator who has bveen running for President since he came to the Senate and with all the questions he refuses to address.
October 26th, 2008 at 6:53 pm
I get an odd feeling when I go from an Obama ad on TV to clicking through some of the mindless, absurd shows that pass as entertainment. Somehow I feel they’re related, like we might be getting what we deserve. McCain is not a conservative, and now his early supporters, party moderates, have wandered off because they like Obama’s style and lack of substance. It’s eery–feel like we’re getting our just desserts.
November 1st, 2008 at 10:40 pm
“It is also an emotional time with over 80 percent African-Americans voting for Obama, including those who have been “Republicanâ€.”
Do you find it equally emotional when over 80% of Americans of Pallor vote for a white presidential candidate — like they have in every other election in the history of the United States??????
Sounds like you an irrational have a fear of Black people
November 1st, 2008 at 11:06 pm
Erik, you’re funny. Or I guess you’re just a typical Obama supporter. I’m not supporting Obama, and so that means, OF COURSE, that I have “an irrational fear of Black people.” It’s funny but, at the same time, sad that you can’t see beyond color.
November 2nd, 2008 at 1:29 am
Carol,
Please don’t patronize. I certainly don’t mean to suggest that because you do not support Obama you have an irrational fear or Black people. You can support McCain without that meaning you are afraid of or dislike Obama or Black people.
Indeed, I am fully prepared to believe that you support McCain because you passionately believe that, for you and your family and for the Country in general, McCain will be the best president. Right?
If I were to suggest that you were against Obama for irrational reasons — because he’s Black or because you are afraid of Black people — you would find that unfair, no?
What i was commenting on is your statement about this being a “very emotional time with over 80% of black people” voting for Obama. And that this shows how good Black people find it to be able to vote for one of their own.
Your comments are condescending to Black people who are supporting Obama because you seem to suggest that
Black people (including former Black “republicans”, eg Colin Powell who I guess is not longer worthy of being considered a real republican, but has suddenly been demoted to a mere air-quote “republican”)who support Obama are acting “irrational”, “emotional”, out of Hate (”so much hate going around …”), or just because they want to see “one of their own” win.
Please give Black Americans the same respect that you expect to receive. Namely, please understand that many White and Black Americans support Obama not because he’s Black but because they think he is the best choice for them, their families, and the Country in general, just as you feel the opposite.
November 2nd, 2008 at 1:27 pm
Erik, I sure don’t recall writing “a very emotional time with other 80% of black people” voting for Obama. I’ve read that the percentage if higher than 80%, but I haven’t written about it. Perhaps you’re responding to a comment or something.
WHile I would love to take the time to respond to your several comments, it is a beautiful sunny Sunday afternoon, and I’ve got better things to do. I’m heading outside to put birdseed in the bird feeders, repot some plants and take a walk through the woods.
For what it’s worth, someone I love very dearly is an ardent Obama supporter. While I disagree strongly with his politics, that doesn’t diminish my respect and love for him as a person. I give all Americans the same respect I expect to receive. Where, pray tell, did I ever show disrespect for anyone?
I disagree wholeheartedly with your comments about Sarah Palin (in a comment on another post). Yes, her answers to a couple of “gotcha!” questions were certainly lame, but, as a whole, her answers were right on and based on sound knowledge. I’d put her ability to “speak intelligently about important issues as the official representative of the United States” against that of Joe Biden any day.
We disagree. The country is pretty much divided down the middle on the two candidates. We will find out hopefully on Tuesday night which side will prevail. I will support our president - whoever that may be.
November 4th, 2008 at 6:43 pm
Many people, including me, don’t care what race Obama is. Although, it is blatantly obvious that some people think that his skin color makes him the best candidate. He, and the liberal media, are crazy if they think the public has bought their b.s. Many republicans, independents, and democrats are afraid to voice their opinions to the pollsters because of backlash from Obama supporters. I have had it happen to me on multiple occasions in the past few weeks, even though I am not overly voiciferous about my stand (signs stolen, including the sticker off my car, and several “friends” who will no longer associate with me because I don’t want to spread the wealth. I could use a little too - but, I expect to earn it! The exit polls showing 51% of americans think the government should help them more is a sad statement on american thinking today!) And if Obama thinks that associating with terrorists, his long-time church membership, etc are not pertinent issues, he’s absolutely wrong!!! They speak to the heart of his intentions, judgement, and character. That is one of the most basic “issues”. His limited past record in state and us government as “most liberal” are telling. People don’t change overnight. He’s trying to buy votes by sticking things on his website about being more moderate (ie: “prolife” - ha!!!). Taxing the wealthiest and “corporate america” will make the country lose jobs and will reduce charitable contributions to worthy causes. (If the government “distributes” the money as they see fit, they keep a sizable portion more than most reputable charitable groups!) Remember, corporate america includes small and medium size businesses, as well as the sometimes greedy larger corporations. These are the people who offer employment opportunities to the rest of us, and if you increase their expenses, they will eliminate positions. If Obama requires employers to cover all employees and increase the cost of healthcare to employers, some will employ less people. If you give their money to those who don’t work, people will heave less incentive to work, and employers less incentive to hire. Do you really want him to take your 401k plan and put it into the ever-failing social security system so that you have no say in its distribution? Heck no! If he gets elected, I’m taking mine out even with the stock market down and penalties. I’d rather lose a bunch of it than all of it! Has anyone who supports him actually done their research on what he wants to do? I mean the “fine print”. Not the campaign promises and ads on tv. What does it mean for the “average american”? Everything in his plan effects the economy - from illegal immigration to the war on terror. Those who do not realize this have not researched the platforms the candidates are running on. The American people do not want a radical person on either side, and the outcome of the election tonight will show this.
November 4th, 2008 at 9:56 pm
November 20th, 2008 at 12:38 am
I assume that we have seen the beginning of this election, all we can do now ia await on the middle to see what the end is going to bring…