As a blogger, I am required by law to have strong feelings on each and every issue facing America today. Luckily, I pretty much have something to say about everything from congressional subcommittees to exactly how much wood a woodchuck would chuck (two and three quarter cords, in case you were wondering). But when it comes to the upcoming presidential primaries I am, for the moment, withholding judgment.
Over the next few weeks, however, I will be deciding who I will vote for and, more importantly, why I will be voting for them. I hope that all of you will read my posts and use my thought processes to help you come to your conclusion about who would be best to pardon the turkey at thanksgiving.
So, the next logical question is, of course, what am I looking for in a candidate? In response to this question, most people respond with an issue. “I want voting rights for mollusks, and I want them now” “What about defense? We all know the Democrats want sharia law by the year 2009″
Issues are important. Abortion, defense, the right to bear arms, free speech, and of course tax cuts are all vital issues that will define our times, determine the course of human history, and provide fodder for future pop quizzes in high school history text books. But I think that there is more to a candidate than stances on issues.
Consider the man (sigh, or woman). What kind of a person are they? When things get tough, and this country needs leadership and inspiration who will stand up, take charge, and look into a camera and tell America that everything is going to be OK? I can’t predict the future any better than anyone else, but I do know that troubling, sad, and difficult times are ahead. And when the stress of, literally, the entire world is resting on the president’s shoulders we must have a man in office who will know who to listen to, who to not listen to, and who to bomb.
Of course, none of us will really get to know any of the candidates personally. But as we debate issues lets not forget that when things get tough, and tough decisions have to be made the president’s stance on torte reform isn’t really going to matter.
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Dude–the site looks a lot better! I like the new design. Keep writing!
How likely is it, do you think, that we can ever know a candidate’s character? They all put on a show before the election, and all seem to change their minds afterward. What’s the best way to know what you’re getting when you vote?
I totally disagree with everything that you said on your most recent podcast. Especially the things about George Bush,he is a great guy. I also think that you can do a much better job and should talk more about your faith to try to win people to Christ even if it is a poltical program.
Well, Josh (best friend status not looking good)
My program is about politics. I could use it as an avenue to spread my faith, but the words of a faceless voice don’t tend to change lives. What does change lives is people seeing how Christians live. Also, If I go into religious broadcasting, I will only work with religious people. Then who will reach those in the secular broadcasting industry?
As to me being able to do a better job; I’m sure I can and you’ll just have to stay tuned.
Also, Bush’s “being a great guy” is not in question. What is in question is him being a great president.
Great site, nice layout!!! Get some banners on side, so you can make some extra cash:)
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