Congratulations, Obama and millions of respected but slightly misled Americans. Because you've won, I've decided to come out of the closet--to finally start a blog! This will be a political blog.
I could never vote for someone who claims that they're moderate, yet behind-the-scenes holds the most anti-life positions ever held by a mainline Presidential candidate. He doesn't have much of a Senate record, as has been established; yet perhaps his clearest record is on abortion. He's extremely pro-abortion, although you'll never hear the mainstream media say that.
He's also made it clear that he will appoint judicial activists...more of the same that have caused the catastrophic policy-grabs that our judiciary has made over the past 40 years.
Obama says that he wants to earn my respect. I sincerely hope that he means this, and that he can. If he follows all of his campaign promises, especially his pledge to NARAL-Pro-Choice America to act on their agenda as his highest priority, he'll earn my disrespect so completely, that I doubt any amount of good governing from there could earn it back.
Speaking to the Planned Parenthood Action Fund on July 17, 2007, Obama said, "The first thing I'd do as president is sign the Freedom of Choice Act. That's the first thing that I'd do."
http://www.nrlc.org/Election2008/Release101608.html
I'm hoping that this was just an example of him lying to his base, back when it was necessary to get a full endorsement from his base. Let's consider that possibility quickly. If true, then which does this tend to indicate: a) He's a new breed of politician that will overcome partisan tendencies and find a way to make everyone come together. b) He's just another politician, but in a new costume. You make your own decision.
If he does follow through on that and similar campaign promises...his mantra as a moderate is exposed as false right from the start. And we're all in worse shape as a result.
So we have to pray for a moderate Obama. I think that's where his best hopes lie. In the past few weeks, even Newsweek admitted that. Even though that would mean that Obama was not 100% truthful in campaigning, and thus in my mind has already become a typical politician. (Yet maybe we shouldn't hit the streets shouting "hypocrite"--it may not be in our interest.)
No matter what, I hope that enough of you feel the same as me to prevent your Senators, Democrats or Republicans, from passing the fierce, mean-spirited, in-your-face, euphemistically-named Freedom of Choice Act.
RRG
4 comments:
Welcome to the blogosphere. I look forward to reading your political thoughts. While I am not happy with the result of this election, I have hope that it will encourage the Republican party leadership to return to the conservative principles that have helped this country to be great. Right now many Republicans are only less liberal, not truly conservative. I guarantee that weak liberals (Republicans) will never defeat strong liberals (Democrats).
Ryan: nicely worded thoughts.
I'm trying to find the quote from Obama of when he pledged that his highest priority would be for the Pro-Choice agenda. Someone doesn't believe me that he said that. Do you know when it was or where?
Get over it the Republicans deserved to loose. This past eight years have been a total disaster to our country with lie after lie after lie committed. Bush and his Congress grew the budget at the largest rate since Johnson, went into a war that they had no idea of how to win, gave tax cuts to the very wealthy at the price of $5 Trillion dollars, etc. When you don't stand on the principles that you were elected on you deserve to loose election after election. Although I voted for McCain he was not a great candidate and had 14 years of Republican baggage to carry. If the Republicans would have kept their Contract with American they created in 1994 and not become what they despised then I would be more upset. As far a the pro-life movement the Supreme Çourt will never overturn Roe and as a believer in Christ's plan of Free Agency we have to respect others that choose not to live up to our high standards. Abortions will occur every day if they are legal or not. People have choices to make and they choose to give others the right to lead due to the fact the current leadership in the country failed in its obligations to them. As an appointee of Bush's Secretary of Labor to a Presidential commission I have had the opportunity to see first hand the corruption that our political system has and how it is set up for inaction. With over 50,000 lobbyists in DC its a wonder it doesn't sink into the Ocean. Republicans and Democrats are bought and sold on a daily basis by greed, power, and money.
Steve
Daniel, I've updated the main post with a link to NRLC's best run-down on Obama and Abortion. It has the quote, as well as the reference to where he said it.
Steve, I've given your ideas a rebuttal of sorts in a new post.
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