Most people that I talk to will tell me that Washington needs to better understand the needs of the people. They will tell me that the politicians need to care for those needs, and work to resolve those needs. They will, in most cases, carry on with their ideas as to how this should be done. However, ask them to get involved; ask them to be an active part in a group to bring these needs to the politicians; ask them to be a part of a solution group; and you’ll quickly hear a barrage of ‘reasons’ why they haven’t the time.

While I agree with the concept discussed by Mr. Yin and Mr. Yang, and even more strongly agree with the need for real (underscore real) morality in Washington, how can real morality be obtained if We The People will not send the message that we are tired of ‘business as usual’ in our nation’s capitol.

You see, Mr. Yin and Mr. Yang talk as if THEY are the only ones involved in fixing the problems. What they are missing is the guidance of We The People. The ones that sent them there in the first place. The only way we will ever realize our need of real morality in Washington is for the voters of this country (We The People, that is) to get off their soft, fat, recliner chairs each election day, and send our message to Washington, making it clear exactly what we expect. That message is sent at the ballot box, for those that have forgotten.

Mr. Yin and Mr. Yang have been missing that piece of the puzzle for some time now, because Mr. & Mrs. Voter have had what they think are ‘more important’ things to do. Believe me, in this country, there in nothing more important to do then to make them understand our expectations.

How else do you tell the Liberals, just for instance, that we flatly do not approve of their endless borrowing, and spending, that is ruining our countries financial system? How else do you let the Conservatives know that there must be a certain amount of compromise in order to improve our lot in life. That we expect them, both of them, to work together to get the job done?

Sadly, if they have no ‘guidance’ from us most will slip back to the ‘less desirable’ traits that seem to be built in to most politicians. (Can I be any nicer then that?)

In short, while we may choose to blame the politicians for our problems, if We The People are not part of the equation the balance of the equation is lost. If the balance is lost for too long, the country is lost. Want proof? Look at Europe. Look at the middle-east.

If you would rather not join that club, then We The People MUST get the message across soon. Find a way. A way that is part of the system hopefully. The best way of all will arrive on Nov. 6, 2012.

Theonomy is our answer!

Until "We the People" repent of our personal AND national sins, "We the People" will be in perpetual national judgement... with "Big Government" (imposing & enforcing a multitude of man's laws) a constant yoke upon us. See also 1 Samuel, chapter 8.

Theonomy is our answer!

When "We the People" invoke 2 Chronicles 7:14: "If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land."

We must all eventually proclaim & commit to the words spoken by an ancient people:

"And the people said unto Joshua, The LORD our God will we serve, and his voice will we obey." Joshua 24:24

And it starts with you & I...

Along with your Bible, a good place to start one's studies is...

http://www.missiontoisrael.org/blvc-tract.php

There is no doubt that an active and involved electorate is essential for the enduring success of our nation. But, what is even more important than action is wise action.

In our recent history, clearly, many people have acted and are acting – the development of the Tea- Party Movement, with new people elected to congress and bold action to reshape America. More involvement and action by an informed citizenry is certainly a good thing.

Yet, wise action requires a depth of thought that may go beyond the normal human range. I am not an historian. But, maybe I have an example. My understanding is that during the Great Depression action was taken, fairly quickly, to help solve the problem. Americans were losing jobs and people overseas where taking some of those jobs and selling their products here. So action was taken. Tariffs were quickly established to stop this. In response, other nations did the same thing. They established tariffs to save the jobs of THEIR citizens. The result, of course, was a big drop in international trade, which greatly harmed everyone, making the Great Depression worse!

It is often lamented that we don’t have statesmen, in political office, in this country. It is said that we have only partisan politicians. But, in order to have statesmen in political office, we will need citizens who recognize and support statesmanlike policies and ideas.

The discussion between Mr. Yin and Mr. Yang is the beginning of that kind of wisdom. This is not an easy process, because it goes deep – even deeper than the “Moral” and all the way to the “Spiritual”. I am in process of reading an excellent book called, Lincoln’s Melancholy. This reveals something of the painful struggle, on these kinds of deeper ideals, faced by a man who many call our greatest president.

During his time, men took courageous action. In the southern states, they formed armies and succeeded. In the northern states, they acted with equal courage and boldness, forming bigger armies and eventually crushing the armies of the southern states. So, there was plenty of sincere action, but perhaps there could have been more wisdom.

Years before, Lincoln had taken months to prepare a speech at Coopers Union, New York – in which he dug deeply and broke down the reasoning of his opponents. This looked to me to be a very partisan speech. And yet, he got to the truth in it, where others failed to do so.

There is room for strong views and partisan action – that’s how a two party system works. But within that context, there needs to be a deeper wisdom and charity for all. Perhaps that is the pathway to true greatness for our nation.

Thanks, CarlV, for your insights. Actually, I did not intend for Yin and Yang to be perceived as two arguing politicians, but rather just two citizens... count them among "we the people". However, I clearly needed to make the distinction and did not.

Happily, my error inspired CarlV to add value. His points truly express the frustration of most Americans, whereas I merely touched on that element.

Amen, Norm. Amen, David Brewer. "Lord send a revival, and let it begin in me."

We cannot reconstitute our nation any time soon. We cannot presently legislate religion or morality (even if it were wise, and I am not sure it is). It seems to me that the Lord gave us free will and expects us to use it wisely. He also appointed Israel and Christians to be evangelicals. We need to get busy.

Our nation can be great again. In my opinion, we the people must embrace and preserve our founding principles and among those are the religious principles of the first settlers to this great nation for it is truly a promised land.

Well said and thanks for the plug, Norm!

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