Monday, October 27, 2008

You Ain't Gonna Like Losing!

This is an email that I received recently. I had another post ready but with all the mess that is going on in our country I thought the timing right for this 'forward'. Judging from the types of emails that are coming in, people are starting to panic. I don't know who wrote this letter below but I believe it's worth putting up on the blog. This is something I feel we really need to think and pray about it.
AUTHOR UNKNOWN:
I know everyone has a different opinion on the war and our current President. But, this article makes a lot of sense, take 2 minutes, read it and give it some thought.
When electing the next President, 'the only decision you have to make is who you want sitting in that seat in the White House when - not if - WHEN we get hit again and millions of American lives are put at risk!' This is from: 'You ain't gonna like losing.'


~~ Author unknown ~~

President Bush did make a bad mistake in the war on terrorism. But the mistake was not in his decision to go to war. Bush's mistake came in his belief that this country is the same one his father fought for in WWII. It is not. Back then, they had just come out of a vicious depression. The country was steeled by the hardship of that depression, but they still believed fervently in this country. They knew that the people had elected their leaders, so it was the people's duty to back those leaders. Therefore, when the war broke out the people came together, rallied behind, and stuck with their leaders, whether they had voted for them or not or whether the war was going badly or not. And war was just as distasteful and the anguish just as great then as it is today. Often there were more casualties in one day in WWII than we have had in the entire war. But that did not matter. The people stuck with the President because it was their patriotic duty. Americans put aside their differences in WWII and worked together to win that war. Everyone from every strata of society, from young to old pitched in.
Small children pulled little wagons around to gather scrap metal for the war effort. Grade school students saved their pennies to buy stamps for war bonds to help the effort. Men who were too old or medically 4F lied about their age or condition trying their best to join the military. Women doubled their work to keep things going at home. Harsh rationing of everything from gasoline to soap, to butter was imposed, yet there was very little complaining. You never heard prominent people on the radio belittling the President.


Interestingly enough in those days there were no fat cat actors and entertainers who ran off to visit and fawn over dictators of hostile countries and complain to them about our President. Instead, they made upbeat films and entertained our troops to help the troops' morale. And a bunch even enlisted. And imagine this: Teachers in schools actually started the day off with a Pledge of Allegiance, and with prayers for our country and our troops!

Back then, no newspaper would have dared point out certain weak spots in our cities where bombs could be set off to cause the maximum damage.
No newspaper would have dared complain about what we were doing to catch spies. A newspaper would have been laughed out of existence if it had complained that German or Japanese soldiers were being 'tortured' by being forced to wear women's underwear, or subjected to interrogation by a woman, or being scared by a dog or did not have air conditioning. There were a lot of things different back then. We were not subjected to, a constant bombardment of pornography, perversion and promiscuity in movies or on radio. We did not have legions of crack heads, dope pushers and armed gangs roaming our streets.


No, President Bush did not make a mistake in his handling of terrorism. He made the mistake of believing that we still had the courage and fortitude of our fathers. He believed that this was still the country that our fathers fought so dearly to preserve. It is not the same country. It is now a cross between Gomorrah and the land of Oz. We did unite for a short while after 9/11, but our attitude changed when we found out that defending our country would require some sacrifices. We are in great danger. The terrorists are fanatic Muslims. They believe that it is okay, even their duty, to kill anyone who will not convert to Islam. It has been estimated that about one third or over three hundred million Muslims are sympathetic to the terrorists cause. . . Hitler and Tojo combined did not have nearly that many potential recruits. So... We either win it - or lose it - and you ain't gonna like losing. America is not at war. The military is at war. America is at the mall, or watching the movie stars.
(Remember Obama said in his book 'Audacity of Hope', 'I will stand with the Muslims should the political winds shift in an ugly direction'.....what better place for the Muslims to control our country, than in the office of the President of the United States. If you ever forwarded an e-mail, now is the time to do it!) PLEASE PRAY FOR OUR MILITARY, AND ASK OUR GOD/LORD TO TAKE CARE OF THIS ELECTION!! PRAY ABOUT ALL OF THIS!!

I feel that although it's important to keep informed of the news, I feel that it's also important that we also remember that if we have God, we have something that no one can take away. Read the scripture below but don't just read it, think about it. Realize that we aren't alone in this at all! In Isaiah 43:10 it says:

"You are my witnesses," declares the Lord. "and my servant whom I have chosen. Before me no god was formed, nor will there be one after me. I, even I, am the Lord, and apart from me there is no savior.
I have revealed and saved and proclaimed- I, and not some foreign god among you. You are my witnesses,: declares the Lord, "that I am God. Yes, and from ancient days I am he. No on can deliver you out of my hand. When I act, who can reverse it?"

6 comments:

Anonymous said...

I'm glad I took the time to read this. Good writing. I can't help but say that I'm glad that I was lead to this "Read between the Whines" blog site.
I believe that God has been taken out of the White House slowly, but surely. And that affects our country in a huge way. I have a hard time voting for a president not knowing what the best decision is. I've watched the presidential debates and some of the stories on youtube(though it's hard to tell what's true or nonsense) and researched some on "the issues" such as; healthcare, the war, taxes, education, religion etc. But what's "the real issue"?!? Which one is the right President of the U.S. in God's eyes?!? So, "We the People" should seek God by praying first before we vote, because God's choice is the best choice to make(:
Keep in mind this is my opinion, some agreeing with other opinions while trying to seek God on the way.

Lori Laws said...

Hi Linda, very glad you posted this.
How God must be grieved over what's going on in the world! I try to stay out of politics...it's not my cup of tea. However, I believe in order for us to make the best decision on who to vote for, we need to weigh each candidate's character and the issues they stand on against the Word of God. How can we as Christians vote for someone who is clearly not going to pass laws to honor Life, Marriage, family and Faith?

Anonymous said...

Hi Linda,

You have been tagged! :)

To find out what this is all about click on the following link: You've Been Tagged

Blessings to you,
--Chris

looney2n said...

Hi Jeni,
I'm afraid for our country. We need to hold tight to what our country was founded on, truth and the values of God as our leader. You are so right! People need to get on their knees and pray for direction. Without that, we WILL end up in a bigger mess than we are today. It's clear to me who NOT to vote for this election! Thanks for stopping by and keep the prayers going for our country and our leaders. God Bless!

looney2n said...

Hi Lori,
I don't usually get into politics either. Sometimes it's more about sensationalism than leadership. But if there is ever a time to put in our vote, it's this year. I believe it's our duty as Christians to elect someone who has good Christian values. Anymore, that is hard to find. Lets just put it in God's hands and let Him have His will. God Bless you!

looney2n said...

CHRIS!!!
What the heck! I ducked and still got hit! Ok, I'll do my best to tag another.. Thanks and God Bless!