Bush bails out on faith

President Bush went on national tv to scare America into taking his bail-out package. It is either that, or economic armeggedon! His whole mission was to build fear so as to set up his plan as the savior—a plan that as it is written will let the cheaters, the speculators, the richest of rich masters of the universe who were, Bush once proudly claimed as his ‘base’—off the hook and able to retain their many millions and even add to them! Further, complete dictatorial power in the bail-out, who gets what, when and how is with Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson, himself a former Wall Street insider at Goldman Sachs.These must be corrected before Congress passes the plan, which I would agree is necessary at this point. Let us remember, that it was 25 years of a volatile Republican mixture of total unregulated free-market supremacy, combined with corrupt bribe taking (campaign cash—and possibly non-campaign cash as well—in exchange for favorable legislation) that got us to this brink, and now they all, John McCain especially, are tripping all over themselves to be Democrats and finally get the government they are so quick to hate to come to the rescue. Great! Adversity makes Democrats of us all.But what struck me about Bush’s scaremongering is that it seemed so out of place from a person who professes such a Christian faith.Bush: “More banks could fail, including some in your community.”Bible: “For God has not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind. 2 Tim 1:7Bush: “The stock market would drop even more, which would reduce the value of your retirement account.”Bible: Blessed is the man who makes the LORD his trust, who does not look to the proud, to those who turn aside to false gods. Ps 40:4Bush: “The value of your home could plummet. Foreclosures would rise dramatically.”Bible: Let the righteous rejoice in the LORD and take refuge in him; let all the upright in heart praise him! Ps 64:10Bush: “If you own a business or farm you would find it harder and more expensive to get credit.”Bible: He will have no fear of bad news; his heart is steadfast, trustingin the LORD. Ps 112:7Bush: “More businesses would close their doors and millions of Americans could lose their jobs.”Bible: It is better to take refuge in the LORD than to trust in man or princesPs 118:8-9Bush: “Ultimately, our country could experience a long and painful recession.”Bible: Trust in the LORD with all your heart and lean not on your ownunderstanding; Pro 3:5Of course, we must act and act with faith. However, it would be more credible from the nation’s top elected leader if he would act as if he’s actually learned something from past mistakes and also act consistently with his professed beliefs. Wisdom and prudence—absolutely, but fear-mongering has no place at his podium.

Richard F. Dawahare 9/25/08

Zelda napping earlier today.=

The dogs

My Own 2 Feet

A thoughtful poem.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AmVnrn2bZvw

A witness

I know a Roman Catholic nun here in Lexington who is currently traveling in Columbia with a group called Witness for Peace.

This is an amazing lady. At over 70 years old she is traveling in a foreign country with a group that stands up to and challenges the people (the military and government) who not only sanction but see to it that thousands of innocent people, the vast majority of them poor farmers, are slaughtered every year.

How she does it I don't know. I just pray for her safety.

http://witnessforpeace.org/