The Shot Heard Around DC?

The Shot Heard Around D.C.?

On April 19, 1775 at the Old North Bridge in Concord, Massachusetts, an event occurred that has become known as ‘the shot heard around the world’.  It was on this day that a militia led by Captain Parker confronted British troops and the American Revolution began.  Now the facts of that event are a little less sensational and vague than the heroic stories that are often repeated.

On January 19, 2010, just one year after President Obama’s inauguration, conservative Scott Brown won the Senate seat held by Ted Kennedy for nearly half a century from heavily favored Democrat, Martha Coakley.  It truly was a stunning victory for Brown, especially considering that Democrats outnumber Republicans 3.5 to 1 in the Bay State.  It is truly remarkable.

However, the question remains, will President Obama and Democrats hear this warning shot and retreat or will they continue to march forward with their socialist agenda.  If I am right about President Obama, his motives and his agenda, he will not turn back.  (See previous blog entitled The Man Who Hates America.)  However, other Democrats in Congress may decide to retreat, fearing American voters more than their general.  I hope that President Obama finds himself walking up on Capitol Hill alone.

The voters of Massachusetts did us a big favor.  Certainly, Brown’s election will impede Obamacare, Cap and Trade, and other agenda items.  However, the battle is not finished; not by a long shot.  Need I remind you?  Democrats still control the White House, the Senate, and Congress.  They still have a decisive majority.  The conservatives still cannot completely stop the government’s power grab.  That’s why I’m writing you.  Don’t stop writing, calling, faxing, and emailing your congressmen and senators.  Don’t stop making your voice heard.  And above all, make sure you vote on February 2!

February 2 is just as important at November 2.  Republican leadership also needs to be confronted with their monumental mistake of abandoning traditional, conservative values.  The Republican Party has moved significantly to the left and become decaffeinated democrats and liberals light.  The 2008 election shows what happens when Republicans remake themselves as compassionate conservatives and progressive republicans.

Might I point out a glaring problem in the Illinois senate race?  Mark Kirk, the chosen one by the establishment is not conservative.  He may be leading in the polls and may have the most money backing him but he is not what Illinois needs.  Look at his voting record.

• He supported cap and trade.
• He supported the hate crime legislation.
• He supported ENDA

The only position that resembles conservative values is his position on abortion!  His values more closely reflect that of his democrat challengers.  In fact, his positions are almost identical to Alexi Giannoulias.

Friends, it is important to vote but is more important to vote intelligently.  [To see candidates positions go to: http://www.illinoisfamily.org/ ]   And above all, we must pray for our nation.

Sincerely,

Pastor Ken