100 Days

I don’t know about you, but these past 100 days have widened my eyes to new concerns for those of faith. Herein are my views and concerns. Rhetoric by President Obama as to his believing marriage should be between a man and a woman (during the Rick Warren interview) is questioned in light of his verbal support for the Iowa decision for gay marriage and no statements of any kind for States (Washington, NY, and MD) that have continued their support for traditional marriage. He has vowed to overturn DOMA. Was this a clue to the ‘change’ we can expect?
Obama has authorized an increase in our National Debt, to be paid by many future generations, by spending 3.6 trillion dollars, $12,000 for every man, woman and child in America, exceeding total debt incurred by every President ever elected – all 43. We are facing a Barack Hussein Obama (he used his Hussein name when in Turkey) activist social agenda that may cost far more than dollars already being spent in the ‘emergency’ forums led by Obama. This will not help our economy. Charities may be crippled from his desire to reduce or eliminate the charitable deduction for giving. More government social programs would result – a larger government a consequence.
Untold numbers of unborn babies will never see the light of day because of our new President’s positive posture towards abortion, despite verbal statements for minimizing abortions as an objective. Obama agreed to spend tax-payer dollars to help pay for ‘forced’ abortions in China. Women appointed to positions in Washington, making future decisions for Americans, all have a pro-abortion bias. In a recent White House Health Care Conference not one pro-life advocate was invited. Obama does not support moral or ethical grounds as a reason by medical personnel if they refuse abortions, fertilization or adoptions. They must do even what they do not believe is right. Obama says. Stem cell research using embryonic stem cells which has never found one treatment option (after 25 years) will now be funded by tax-payers, Obama supported; even knowing adult stem cell research has resulted in over 70 treatments. Obama stated on the campaign trail “if” adult stem cells work as well or better (they work!), why stir the pot of moral issues. A child pornography defending lawyer, a lawyer for Playboy, Penthouse and the ACLU is Obama’s choice for Deputy Attorney General of the U.S. The first appointed Federal judge says the name Allah is okay in his state’s legislature’s prayers, the name Jesus is not. Our defense spending will be at pre-WWII levels. Is this an area of savings we can afford; will our security be more at risk under the leadership of a man most able in politics, but now questionably capable at leadership.
Nationalization has not been suggested, but now we the people own a majority of GM, and our President has already fired the CEO. Obama never ran a Company before, only ran a Presidential campaign, let alone demonstrated the ability to judge the quality of an Industry leader.
Department of Homeland Security Secretary Napolitano has reported concerns of the threat of 'right wing extremism' and warns of 'potential emergence of terrorist groups' 'antagonistic toward the new (African-American) presidential administration and its perceived stance on issues, including immigration and citizenship, the expansion of social programs to minorities, and restrictions of firearms ownership and use.' The report expresses concerns about Christian Identity groups. She called violent right-wing groups the 'most dangerous domestic threat.' The tea party participants were not mentioned. Obama recently suggested they were of no consequence. Terrorists as we have known them since 911 were not mentioned.
I can only believe this is all part of God’s plan and the Almighty has reasons for what we are seeing in our new Federal Administration. I am not trying to judge Obama, only expressing concerns for the ‘change’ and ‘change’ again we have experienced in 100 days and the repeated prompter speeches and what seems staged press conferences that sound good but are by all appearances designed for each respective listening audience. Consistency on positions on important issues seems lacking. President Obama - you can stop campaigning now and start leading. You won the election. I will continue to pray for your success.