Merry Christmas! This is “What’s Wrong With Washington?” and I am Lance Pisowicz. We have a very special show for you all today, featuring some What’s Wrong With Washington and Weekly Walk topics, as well as some special Christmas coverage. We’ll cover the payroll tax issue, the Presidential primaries, and then conclude with Christmas topics. Before we begin, I would like to remind you to visit me at Lance Pisowicz (www.wix.com/lancejp/online). From there you can access our Facebook, Twitter, Youtube, both blogs, and many of our other unique features. Be sure to check it out. And without further ado, let’s jump right into the topics for today.
*Yesterday an agreement was finally reached by Congress to extend the payroll tax cuts to both the middle class and upper class for two months. The deal came in right before the deadline of the New Year, and both Democrats and Republicans have something they can claim victory on. One person, who has no reason to declare victory on this issue, is President Obama. He is now trying to market himself as a tax-cutter for the middle class, when in fact taxes will grow astronomically in 2013 when “Obamacare” kicks in. This is unless a Republican is elected next fall and he has a favorable House and Senate to work with. Now I promised to “tone down” the politics a bit this week, since this is a combined show but the truth is the truth. The Republicans could have declared absolute victory last week by making sure both the middle and upper classes were not strained with higher taxes; however they decided that it would be better to extend the cuts for another year rather than two months. So really it is the Republicans who wanted to keep your taxes lower for a longer period of time, not the Democrats as they would like to claim. By not backing down, more cuts in spending were made and nobody will see an astronomical payroll tax increase, at least on the federal level. Finally, the agreement was reached between the two sides on the 22nd, and it is certain that the balance of taxes and spending cuts will weigh heavily on the minds of voters next fall as we try to reign in our national debt.
*That being said, I have been asked by quite a few different individuals as to whom do I support for President in 2012. Believe me; this topic has weighed heavily in my mind for several years now. Many of my original favorites have either declined to run or dropped out of the race entirely. I guess there’s always a Vice Presidency option, but it’s not the same as having them as Commander in Chief. Right now there are several different candidates I would support for a variety of reasons. My Christian values and ideals are telling me to support Rick Perry. To me, his morals and values are the most similar to my own, although I do not agree with him on every topic. My intellect is urging me to support Newt Gingrich. I like new ideas but I only want viable ones. Newt is by far the smartest candidate in the Presidential election. My main fear with him and Rick Perry is how would they fare against the president? Obviously Newt could out-debate him, but would Obama point out blemishes in Gingrich’s past political and personal lives that would alienate Independents? As a member of the Republican Party, I know that Mitt Romney is the safest bet at beating President Obama next year. He doesn’t necessarily bring forth anything new and unique, but he has the best economic and foreign policies, and he would do a fine job of running the country in that regard. There are some things about his moral views that concern me, but when former President George H. W. Bush came out and supported him a few days ago, he must be trustworthy enough as far as his morals go. Regardless of who wins the nomination, whether it’s Rick Perry, Michele Bachmann, Mitt Romney, Ron Paul, Newt Gingrich, or someone else, I will be supporting them as a true improvement over the president. When the primaries come to your area (ours happen in May) you may need to be tactful in who you vote for. If the race is close between two candidates, pick the one you like better of the two, even if they are not your absolute favorites. You will influence the election in a great way by doing so. Who do you like the best of the Republican Presidential candidates? Be sure to vote and tell us your favorite by visiting our poll of the week at: http://poll.fm/3g0u5.
*And finally we conclude with some Christmas discussions. It seems like everything is coming together for our Christmas Eve get-together tomorrow evening. The house is clean, the gifts are wrapped, and the food is made. Hopefully everything is just about ready for you also. Just remember to keep Christ, the reason for the season, at the center of Christmas. Think of others and remember: it is better to give than to receive.
I sure hope your Christmas is a genuinely special time for you and your family. I am confident ours will be as well. Before we go, I would like to get you in the mood for this weekend, by showing you a few of my favorite Christmas movies. Check it out.
Thank you for joining us on this very special Christmas edition of “What’s Wrong With Washington.” We will see you on another combined program, next Friday. I am Lance Pisowicz and I hope you have a very Merry Christmas. Good night.
Friday, December 23, 2011
Friday, December 16, 2011
Timidity
Welcome back to “What’s Wrong With Washington!” Thank you for joining us again this week after I was not able to present a new edition of 4W last week because of a debate tournament. I appreciate all of the support I have received from you all the past several weeks and I again encourage you to check out my website, Lance Pisowicz Online (www.wix.com/lancejp/online). Also become a subscriber of my Youtube Channel (www.youtube.com/user/lancejponline), like my Facebook (www.facebook.com/pages/Lance-Pisowicz/130049603677542), or follow me on Twitter (www.twitter.com/lancejp). You can also subscribe to my blogs on blogger (www.wrongwithwashington.blogspot.com and www.lancesweeklywalk.blogspot.com). Just a little more than one week until Christmas and it seems that Americans are in a frenzy to get everything done before the holidays. We will touch on Christmas’s role in America as well as two other key issues tonight: the taxation dispute in Congress and the United States’ withdraw yesterday from Iraq. Is America becoming timid politically and morally?
*Let’s begin with the removal of American forces from Iraq yesterday. The United States has now officially ended the war in Iraq, costing the nation approximately 757.8 billion dollars according to the Department of Defense. The war also cost over 4,400 American servicemen and servicewomen’s lives. There are approximately 11,000 troops there right now waiting for transport home. My cousin, who is a Lieutenant Colonel in the Air Force served six months there a couple of years ago.
I understand how these families feel in regards to the losses of their loved one’s lives. I understand the sacrifices they most make to preserve the freedom that we often take for granted. However, that is exactly why their service is so valuable. Regardless of what war is being discussed, what caused it and our opinion of the cause it is un-American for us to turn our backs on our veterans and their families.
As these men and women return home and are reintegrated into civilian life, they will find that it is a difficult transformation, especially if they joined the Service immediately after high school. The question becomes, how involved should the government be in making sure that veterans are treated in the proper manner for success in the present and beyond?
The simple answer to this is that they are government employees. Normally I would discourage too much federal government involvement in assisting these individuals, but this help is the parallel of the benefits offered to civilian employees. This means they should be provided with efficient and affordable healthcare and all of the tools necessary to help them get started on following their dreams. This does not mean that I support government-run healthcare, but I do advocate that the Feds take care of their employees.
Individuals ought to assist veterans as well. They made the ultimate sacrifice for us, their lives. Now it is our duty to fulfill our role. Employers should take pride in hiring veterans especially if they are just as qualified or even more proficient than a civilian applying for a job is.
As far as the issue with Iraq goes, we must keep an eye out for trouble in that area of the world. Right now, the hostile nation of Iran is on the verge of developing a destructive, nuclear weapon. We must be watchful in protecting our ally Israel as well as making sure that the nation of Iraq can continue to develop into a freer society as well as an American ally. If Iran invades Iraq, the United States must lead the charge with the NATO, the United Nations, and any of our allies with enough “backbone” to stand up to a “bully” like Iran. We should not look for another war, and we should do everything possible to prevent it. However, we must not allow the United States’ global status to be downgraded simply because a hostile nation gets too arrogant. Our government must not be timid from a military standpoint; that sends a sign of weakness to the world.
*When one thinks of war there is often a huge dollar sign next to it. According to the Congressional Budget Office, the United States is approximately 15 trillion dollars in debt, and it is projected to rise to 17.5 trillion by 2015. This projection does not include any new potential wars. It removes Iraq from the equation but keeps the war in Afghanistan as a part of the predicted debt total.
Americans have been asking, can we afford another war? Well if our sovereignty as a nation or our security is threatened, then I would say we must. However, if there is an issue out there that will not have any major or direct impact on our nation, then we ought to stay out of it.
However, if the unavoidable happens and we become involved in another war, the question becomes, “Where do we get the funds from?” President Obama would suggest taxation. Specifically he wants to increase the income tax on upper-class Americans, feeling they owe the country more.
Now I have nothing wrong with contributing my “fair share” especially if the funds I pay are used to support, protect, and assist my family and me. However, when the issue becomes the fact that our taxpayer dollars are spent unwisely, which is where I, along with most Americans draw the line.
Over forty percent of every dollar America spends goes to paying the interest on the national debt. That means China gets over 40 cents for 1 dollar spent in more cases than any other holder of the U.S. debt. If we are sending China almost half of our tax revenue and overhead for trade, it is no wonder that our debt continues to grow and our economy is moving at a “snail’s pace.”
The question then develops into, “How do we cut the deficit?” This can be done in a number of ways. We can fill in the tax loopholes, reform the welfare system to prevent people who are unproductive but capable of productivity from receiving federal aid, and stop sending foreign aid to hostile nations such as Pakistan and China.
The answer is not increasing the tax on the poor, the middle class, or the rich. The answer is changing our spending habits and promoting American productivity from the inside-out.
*Finally we’ll discuss the issue regarding Christmas’s role in the United States. As we all know, Christmas is a federal holiday in the United States. Although it’s original and true meaning is the celebration of Christ’s Birth, the holiday has been extended to all faiths and belief structures as a day to give, care for, and love others.
Some individuals do not feel that Christmas should be a federal holiday. These are some of the same people who insist that you say “Happy Holidays” in order to be politically correct and not risk offending people. I have no problems saying “Happy Holidays” when referring to Christmas and New Year’s together, but when Rhode Island’s governor, Lincoln Chafee calls the Christmas tree in the public square, a “Holiday Tree” I draw the line.
By not allowing people to say “Merry Christmas” in school or in public office, these individuals are denying the right to freedom of speech. That inherently is unconstitutional.
Now you may be saying, wait a second Lance; what’s wrong with “Happy Holidays?” There is nothing wrong with “Happy Holidays” when discussing Christmas and New Year’s together, but when it becomes a method of “beading around the bush” of referring to the holiday of Christmas in its true context, the term is not fitting. You see this with the Christmas break in public schools going from being called, “Christmas Vacation” about 20-30 years ago, to “Winter Break” today. It’s funny how we have three winter breaks every year now. Maybe we could be a little more original than that. Hiding behind the curtain of political correctness is over. It is time for all Americans to stand up for what they believe in.
Thank you for joining me on What’s Wrong With Washington this evening. For those of you who finished school or work today, let me be the first to wish you a Merry Christmas Break! If you still have school or work to finish before Christmas, rest assured you are in the homestretch now. Also, be sure to tell us what you think by leaving us a message at: http://lponline.wufoo.com/forms/z7x3k7/.
Be sure to tell us what your thoughts are on the taxation issue by voting at: http://poll.fm/3fmaw. You can access this poll and many other features through Lance Pisowicz Online, www.wix.com/lancejp/online.
I hope you have enjoyed our broadcast tonight, as much as I have. Thanks again and have a great weekend!
*Let’s begin with the removal of American forces from Iraq yesterday. The United States has now officially ended the war in Iraq, costing the nation approximately 757.8 billion dollars according to the Department of Defense. The war also cost over 4,400 American servicemen and servicewomen’s lives. There are approximately 11,000 troops there right now waiting for transport home. My cousin, who is a Lieutenant Colonel in the Air Force served six months there a couple of years ago.
I understand how these families feel in regards to the losses of their loved one’s lives. I understand the sacrifices they most make to preserve the freedom that we often take for granted. However, that is exactly why their service is so valuable. Regardless of what war is being discussed, what caused it and our opinion of the cause it is un-American for us to turn our backs on our veterans and their families.
As these men and women return home and are reintegrated into civilian life, they will find that it is a difficult transformation, especially if they joined the Service immediately after high school. The question becomes, how involved should the government be in making sure that veterans are treated in the proper manner for success in the present and beyond?
The simple answer to this is that they are government employees. Normally I would discourage too much federal government involvement in assisting these individuals, but this help is the parallel of the benefits offered to civilian employees. This means they should be provided with efficient and affordable healthcare and all of the tools necessary to help them get started on following their dreams. This does not mean that I support government-run healthcare, but I do advocate that the Feds take care of their employees.
Individuals ought to assist veterans as well. They made the ultimate sacrifice for us, their lives. Now it is our duty to fulfill our role. Employers should take pride in hiring veterans especially if they are just as qualified or even more proficient than a civilian applying for a job is.
As far as the issue with Iraq goes, we must keep an eye out for trouble in that area of the world. Right now, the hostile nation of Iran is on the verge of developing a destructive, nuclear weapon. We must be watchful in protecting our ally Israel as well as making sure that the nation of Iraq can continue to develop into a freer society as well as an American ally. If Iran invades Iraq, the United States must lead the charge with the NATO, the United Nations, and any of our allies with enough “backbone” to stand up to a “bully” like Iran. We should not look for another war, and we should do everything possible to prevent it. However, we must not allow the United States’ global status to be downgraded simply because a hostile nation gets too arrogant. Our government must not be timid from a military standpoint; that sends a sign of weakness to the world.
*When one thinks of war there is often a huge dollar sign next to it. According to the Congressional Budget Office, the United States is approximately 15 trillion dollars in debt, and it is projected to rise to 17.5 trillion by 2015. This projection does not include any new potential wars. It removes Iraq from the equation but keeps the war in Afghanistan as a part of the predicted debt total.
Americans have been asking, can we afford another war? Well if our sovereignty as a nation or our security is threatened, then I would say we must. However, if there is an issue out there that will not have any major or direct impact on our nation, then we ought to stay out of it.
However, if the unavoidable happens and we become involved in another war, the question becomes, “Where do we get the funds from?” President Obama would suggest taxation. Specifically he wants to increase the income tax on upper-class Americans, feeling they owe the country more.
Now I have nothing wrong with contributing my “fair share” especially if the funds I pay are used to support, protect, and assist my family and me. However, when the issue becomes the fact that our taxpayer dollars are spent unwisely, which is where I, along with most Americans draw the line.
Over forty percent of every dollar America spends goes to paying the interest on the national debt. That means China gets over 40 cents for 1 dollar spent in more cases than any other holder of the U.S. debt. If we are sending China almost half of our tax revenue and overhead for trade, it is no wonder that our debt continues to grow and our economy is moving at a “snail’s pace.”
The question then develops into, “How do we cut the deficit?” This can be done in a number of ways. We can fill in the tax loopholes, reform the welfare system to prevent people who are unproductive but capable of productivity from receiving federal aid, and stop sending foreign aid to hostile nations such as Pakistan and China.
The answer is not increasing the tax on the poor, the middle class, or the rich. The answer is changing our spending habits and promoting American productivity from the inside-out.
*Finally we’ll discuss the issue regarding Christmas’s role in the United States. As we all know, Christmas is a federal holiday in the United States. Although it’s original and true meaning is the celebration of Christ’s Birth, the holiday has been extended to all faiths and belief structures as a day to give, care for, and love others.
Some individuals do not feel that Christmas should be a federal holiday. These are some of the same people who insist that you say “Happy Holidays” in order to be politically correct and not risk offending people. I have no problems saying “Happy Holidays” when referring to Christmas and New Year’s together, but when Rhode Island’s governor, Lincoln Chafee calls the Christmas tree in the public square, a “Holiday Tree” I draw the line.
By not allowing people to say “Merry Christmas” in school or in public office, these individuals are denying the right to freedom of speech. That inherently is unconstitutional.
Now you may be saying, wait a second Lance; what’s wrong with “Happy Holidays?” There is nothing wrong with “Happy Holidays” when discussing Christmas and New Year’s together, but when it becomes a method of “beading around the bush” of referring to the holiday of Christmas in its true context, the term is not fitting. You see this with the Christmas break in public schools going from being called, “Christmas Vacation” about 20-30 years ago, to “Winter Break” today. It’s funny how we have three winter breaks every year now. Maybe we could be a little more original than that. Hiding behind the curtain of political correctness is over. It is time for all Americans to stand up for what they believe in.
Thank you for joining me on What’s Wrong With Washington this evening. For those of you who finished school or work today, let me be the first to wish you a Merry Christmas Break! If you still have school or work to finish before Christmas, rest assured you are in the homestretch now. Also, be sure to tell us what you think by leaving us a message at: http://lponline.wufoo.com/forms/z7x3k7/.
Be sure to tell us what your thoughts are on the taxation issue by voting at: http://poll.fm/3fmaw. You can access this poll and many other features through Lance Pisowicz Online, www.wix.com/lancejp/online.
I hope you have enjoyed our broadcast tonight, as much as I have. Thanks again and have a great weekend!
Friday, December 2, 2011
Finding Our Role
Welcome back to “What’s Wrong With Washington!” This year has been absolutely crazy for me, and I finally have the time to return to writing my blogs, something that has been a great enrichment for my life over the past several years. It is incredible to think that it is December already and that means our winter quarter has begun on this blog as well as on “Lance’s Weekly Walk.” You may have noticed the new banners for the two blogs on Lance Pisowicz Online as well as several other great adjustments we have made to this online community. I sure hope you enjoy them! Although fall may be essentially over, the issues that monopolized the headlines these past through months are far from disappearing. Tonight, we will touch on a few of these issues and take a look at each of them.
*What began as a supposedly peaceful demonstration of our first amendment right to assemble has developed into a growing conflict in many of our nation’s metropolitan areas. The “Occupy Wall Street” movement that began in New York City has now spread across the country to cities such as Los Angeles, Boston, Washington D.C., San Francisco, and even right here in Chicago. In fact, nearly all cities of responsible size across the United States were affected by these protests.
The idea is to “pressure” Wall Street and other financial districts into shutting down. The “99%” as they call themselves are trying to justify what they consider unfair distribution of wealth. The problem is they aren’t just attacking the large corporations and their executives. They have targeted small business owners and anyone who works on Wall Street and tried to prevent them from working there. They crowd the streets and parks, and whether they intend to or not, they make commuting from one’s home to office or vice versa nearly impossible. In the past month the protestors have occupied the New York Stock Exchange and Brooklyn Bridge causing serious bottlenecks with traffic.
These protestors are certainly within their rights to protest and to assemble, but when it places other Americans at inconvenience or even physical danger, it might be time to reevaluate exactly what they are protesting. The protest is supposedly aimed at “big business” but these individuals are out there with their iPhones and Starbuck’s cups (among other large corporation products). Talk about “feeding their enemy.”
Maybe they are attacking the wrong groups. With the economy being the way it is, you would think that the goal would be to nurture business in the United States whether it be by large corporations or small businesses. Maybe the problem is not the private sector. Why isn’t the Occupy Washington D.C. movement targeted against politicians who continue to spend beyond their means and strip away the American people’s rights?
Ronald Reagan once said, “Entrepreneurs and their small enterprises are responsible for almost all the economic growth in the United States.” I believe that is absolutely true. When America benefits in a free society, everyone can benefit from one’s success if they are willing to work. Should these people not be upset for the government for failing to create jobs like they promised? Why isn’t the president under fire for failing at his top priority when he was elected in 2008? The real solution is putting America back to work, not preventing others from working. If we are to be as prominent of a nation as we once were, all of our citizens must truly work hard and do what they are best at.
*Speaking of something that the government needs to come together on and find the proper solution for is the pending threat of Iranian aggression. The country is believed to be on the verge of developing a nuclear weapon and its president, Mahmoud Ahmadinejad is a sworn enemy of Israel, the United States, and western civilization.
The next few months will continue to develop what may become a full-scale conflict between Iran and Israel to begin with, but eventually could include the United States and NATO, as well as any allies Iran can muster. However, unrest in Syria could be what is hindering Iran from going even further with their intentions at this time.
The United States and NATO have openly vowed to impose sanctions on Iran, but without the support of China and Russia, the United Nations is very limited on what they can do regarding the situation. China and Russia are both important trading partners with Iran. The fear is that sanctions would greatly harm the Chinese and Russian economy, if they were to join NATO and the United States in such sanctions. However, I believe it is their duty as members of the United Nations to support what is right in the world, and that is the defense of a non-aggressive nation such as Israel. Even though China is a Communist nation and Russia has somewhat of a limited democracy, they should still recognize the facts at hand. But the question remains, exactly how close are the Iranians to completing a nuclear weapon?
Personally I do not think Israel will allow Iran to go that far in developing a nuclear weapon. My guess is that they are simply waiting for the support of the United States, NATO, and any other willing allies they can get before they intervene with Iran. However, if they cannot get support to use military force against Iran, Israel’s military is more than capable of disarming the country and removing the Iranian president from power, although it will come at a much higher human cost.
I feel that what everyone is hoping is that this issue can be resolved peacefully. Few people want the United States to get involved in another war because of its financial cost, but more importantly, its human cost. However, at this time, Iran seems bent on developing such weapons. I guess we will just have to wait and see what happens.
*For those who are Christians, we understand that God is in control. His hand is in whatever conflict, issue, or matter is on our mind and in our world. However, in recent years the role of the Christian in American society has come into question. Exactly what should our role be in our nation, particularly politics? Does it make us a theocrat to be concerned for our nation? Absolutely not, in fact Christians are supposed to be the ones setting the example, as good, law-abiding citizens.
With a 95% Protestant Christian population and the nearly all the rest being Catholic, it is absurd to say that George Washington was not a Christian, at least in a religious setting. However, I believe that George Washington had a true relationship with Jesus Christ.
Daniel Webster said, “Whatever makes a man a good Christian also makes a good citizen.” I believe that is exactly what Christians need to do today. Although we may not agree with abortion, homosexuality, or other social stances, Christians should never take a violent approach to such issues. That simply gives Christians a poor reputation.
For Christians, we are held to a higher standard; yet we all must remember that Christians are still human beings. We will fail, although hopefully at a lower rate than unbelievers, but it should be our goal to be like Christ. That is where we will find the next George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, or Abraham Lincoln.
Thank you for joining me on What’s Wrong With Washington this evening. Be sure to tell us what you think by leaving us a message at: http://lponline.wufoo.com/forms/z7x3k7/.
Be sure to tell us what your thoughts are on the “Occupy Wall Street Movement” by voting at: http://polldaddy.com/poll/5435364/. Also check us out at Lance Pisowicz Online, www.wix.com/lancejp/online.
I hope you have enjoyed our broadcast tonight, as much as I have. Thanks again and God bless you. This is Lance Pisowicz saying goodnight from Chicago.
*What began as a supposedly peaceful demonstration of our first amendment right to assemble has developed into a growing conflict in many of our nation’s metropolitan areas. The “Occupy Wall Street” movement that began in New York City has now spread across the country to cities such as Los Angeles, Boston, Washington D.C., San Francisco, and even right here in Chicago. In fact, nearly all cities of responsible size across the United States were affected by these protests.
The idea is to “pressure” Wall Street and other financial districts into shutting down. The “99%” as they call themselves are trying to justify what they consider unfair distribution of wealth. The problem is they aren’t just attacking the large corporations and their executives. They have targeted small business owners and anyone who works on Wall Street and tried to prevent them from working there. They crowd the streets and parks, and whether they intend to or not, they make commuting from one’s home to office or vice versa nearly impossible. In the past month the protestors have occupied the New York Stock Exchange and Brooklyn Bridge causing serious bottlenecks with traffic.
These protestors are certainly within their rights to protest and to assemble, but when it places other Americans at inconvenience or even physical danger, it might be time to reevaluate exactly what they are protesting. The protest is supposedly aimed at “big business” but these individuals are out there with their iPhones and Starbuck’s cups (among other large corporation products). Talk about “feeding their enemy.”
Maybe they are attacking the wrong groups. With the economy being the way it is, you would think that the goal would be to nurture business in the United States whether it be by large corporations or small businesses. Maybe the problem is not the private sector. Why isn’t the Occupy Washington D.C. movement targeted against politicians who continue to spend beyond their means and strip away the American people’s rights?
Ronald Reagan once said, “Entrepreneurs and their small enterprises are responsible for almost all the economic growth in the United States.” I believe that is absolutely true. When America benefits in a free society, everyone can benefit from one’s success if they are willing to work. Should these people not be upset for the government for failing to create jobs like they promised? Why isn’t the president under fire for failing at his top priority when he was elected in 2008? The real solution is putting America back to work, not preventing others from working. If we are to be as prominent of a nation as we once were, all of our citizens must truly work hard and do what they are best at.
*Speaking of something that the government needs to come together on and find the proper solution for is the pending threat of Iranian aggression. The country is believed to be on the verge of developing a nuclear weapon and its president, Mahmoud Ahmadinejad is a sworn enemy of Israel, the United States, and western civilization.
The next few months will continue to develop what may become a full-scale conflict between Iran and Israel to begin with, but eventually could include the United States and NATO, as well as any allies Iran can muster. However, unrest in Syria could be what is hindering Iran from going even further with their intentions at this time.
The United States and NATO have openly vowed to impose sanctions on Iran, but without the support of China and Russia, the United Nations is very limited on what they can do regarding the situation. China and Russia are both important trading partners with Iran. The fear is that sanctions would greatly harm the Chinese and Russian economy, if they were to join NATO and the United States in such sanctions. However, I believe it is their duty as members of the United Nations to support what is right in the world, and that is the defense of a non-aggressive nation such as Israel. Even though China is a Communist nation and Russia has somewhat of a limited democracy, they should still recognize the facts at hand. But the question remains, exactly how close are the Iranians to completing a nuclear weapon?
Personally I do not think Israel will allow Iran to go that far in developing a nuclear weapon. My guess is that they are simply waiting for the support of the United States, NATO, and any other willing allies they can get before they intervene with Iran. However, if they cannot get support to use military force against Iran, Israel’s military is more than capable of disarming the country and removing the Iranian president from power, although it will come at a much higher human cost.
I feel that what everyone is hoping is that this issue can be resolved peacefully. Few people want the United States to get involved in another war because of its financial cost, but more importantly, its human cost. However, at this time, Iran seems bent on developing such weapons. I guess we will just have to wait and see what happens.
*For those who are Christians, we understand that God is in control. His hand is in whatever conflict, issue, or matter is on our mind and in our world. However, in recent years the role of the Christian in American society has come into question. Exactly what should our role be in our nation, particularly politics? Does it make us a theocrat to be concerned for our nation? Absolutely not, in fact Christians are supposed to be the ones setting the example, as good, law-abiding citizens.
With a 95% Protestant Christian population and the nearly all the rest being Catholic, it is absurd to say that George Washington was not a Christian, at least in a religious setting. However, I believe that George Washington had a true relationship with Jesus Christ.
Daniel Webster said, “Whatever makes a man a good Christian also makes a good citizen.” I believe that is exactly what Christians need to do today. Although we may not agree with abortion, homosexuality, or other social stances, Christians should never take a violent approach to such issues. That simply gives Christians a poor reputation.
For Christians, we are held to a higher standard; yet we all must remember that Christians are still human beings. We will fail, although hopefully at a lower rate than unbelievers, but it should be our goal to be like Christ. That is where we will find the next George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, or Abraham Lincoln.
Thank you for joining me on What’s Wrong With Washington this evening. Be sure to tell us what you think by leaving us a message at: http://lponline.wufoo.com/forms/z7x3k7/.
Be sure to tell us what your thoughts are on the “Occupy Wall Street Movement” by voting at: http://polldaddy.com/poll/5435364/. Also check us out at Lance Pisowicz Online, www.wix.com/lancejp/online.
I hope you have enjoyed our broadcast tonight, as much as I have. Thanks again and God bless you. This is Lance Pisowicz saying goodnight from Chicago.
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