Shame, shame, shame. The government of the most powerful nation on the planet, the United States of America, has ground to a halt because the two major political parties are at loggerheads. Hundreds of thousands of federal employees have been told not to do their jobs and are without income. Of course the military will continue to function because priorities are priorities.
The Republicans and Democrats have been warring to a stalemate through both of President Obama's administrations but this is particularly sickening. The Republicans are fundamentally opposed to the president's modest universal health care program even though they are the ones who claim to uphold Christian values. Do they read the bibles they claim are so precious to them? Do they listen to the teaching of Jesus about care for the poor, the sick, the marginalized?And what about the fruits of the Spirit described in the apostle Paul's letter to the Galatians? They are "love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, 23 gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law."
It's time for repentance, it seems to me, but I'm not holding my breath. There appears to be a total loss of perspective and an arrogance on the part of some which is frightening.
Does this development make the slightest bit of sense to you?
3 comments:
NO arguments from me on this one - I have never been a fan of Republicans - I am sorry for Obama - he has the right heart for the people of America....
Ya really shocked over this. I chat with people in the US a lot and they don't vote for either party. This is the same government that blocked media coverage of the 1.2 million bikers that showed up in DC on Sept 11 last month. Changed or completely shut down traffic cameras just for that day. Yes sir I am shocked.
Sickened is the right word.
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