Greenpastures313’s Weblog

Several good things happened today. Maine was spared a damaging hurricane. Gas prices dropped six cents where I live (down to 3.89). And at least three people bought corian from Lowes over the weekend. A great way to start the week.

Emma and I began work this evening on a new corral in the pasture. The young filly colt we’re looking at will have to be kept isolated from our stallion which means a new holding pen and eventually taking in another one and a half to two acres in pasture. She can’t quite make up her mind between the two year old and the yearling. She’s narrowed it down to two out of about fifteen we looked at last Saturday. This will be her birthday present.

I’m in the middle of reading David Freddoso’s book “The Case Against Barack Obama,” which I may review here when finished (hopefully before the election).

I remember telling my Dad one day, many years ago, about something my son Zack had done that I thought was really smart for his age (Zack was probably five or six years old at the time). Dad smiled and said “who knows, he may be president one day.” I replied “I hope to god not.” The vast majority of presidents, if not all of them, republican and democrat, has probably sold out big time in too many critical areas of life. To wish that on a youngster is too disheartening in the least and downright cruel at worst. I hate to say that but it’s what I believe. I don’t think one can ascend to such power without serious ethical and sometimes criminal tradeoffs.

Having said that, it is not surprising to learn the level of political corruption that surrounds Obama, and not all of it just on the fringe either. This is really the first contested election he’s ever had to run in. I seriously believe that he goes to bed and wakes up yakkin’ up his cheerios every day because he knows he’s not ready for this. As my sister said to me over the phone one day, I don’t think he ever seriously intended to be the nominee in 08.  theanchoressonline.com said the same thing recently. His intention was to set up a run for a future election, or to be Hillary’s running mate. Things snowballed beyond his control and here we are. I mean, the guy even said himself four years ago that he believes that one ought to know what he’s doing when applying for a job, indicating that he did not view himself as ready for a position such as president.

This bailout business is suspect. If the crisis is as dire as everyone makes out, then why isn’t there a bill passed by now to deal with it? The dems can’t blame republicans for stonewalling. Ninety five democrats voted “no” today, for crying out loud. If the speaker can’t get her own herd to ram this thing through, which it has the power to do, then something isn’t just right. My message to congress is this: Take the time and get it right. Protect the taxpayers. Make the ones who are at fault be responsible. And be careful of the precedent you set as legislators. Protect our freedom to govern ourselves. I will not trade bread for freedom. If this isn’t clear to you, then resign. You’re no good anyway.

But things will rock on. Something will be done. This too will pass. We will probably suffer and those who live check to check or on fixed income or no income will suffer the worst. I thank God for my family. I thank Him for my job, for our income. I pray for wisdom to be a faithful steward of the resources He provides. I pray that He not treat me as my sins deserve but show mercy. And I pray for you, dear reader. Good night and God bless.