An interesting political platform, even if it is fictitious.

O.K. I copied the following from another blog, but thought is was worth some attention. It is supposed to be Bill Cosby's platform for his supposed campaign to be a write in candidate in the presidential election this fall. HE IS NOT RUNNING FOR PRESIDENT. IT APPEARS HE DID NOT EVEN MAKE THESE STATEMENTS. But if anyone would run on the following, they'd sure get my vote. What do you think?

(1) 'Press 1 for English' is immediately banned. English is the official language; speak it or wait at the border until you can.
(2) We will immediately go into a two year isolationist posture to straighten out the country's attitude. NO imports, no exports. We will use the 'Wal-Mart's policy, 'If we ain't got it, you don't need it.'
(3) When imports are allowed, there will be a 100% import tax on it.
(4) All retired military personnel will be required to man one of our many observation towers on the southern border. (six month tour) They will be under strict orders not to fire on SOUTHBOUND aliens.
(5) Social security will immediately return to its original state. If you didn't put nuttin in, you ain't getting nuttin out. The president nor any other politician will not be able to touch it.
(6) Welfare - Checks will be handed out on Fridays at the end of the 40 hour school week and the successful completion of urinalysis and a passing grade.
(7) Professional Athletes --Steroids - The FIRST time you check positive you're banned for life.(8) Crime - We will adopt the Turkish method, the first time you steal, you lose your right hand. There is no more life sentences. If convicted of murder, you will be put to death by the same method you chose for your victim; gun, knife, strangulation, etc.
(9) One export will be allowed; Wheat, The world needs to eat. A bushel of wheat will be the exact price of a barrel of oil.
(10) All foreign aid using American taxpayer money will immediately cease, and the saved money will pay off the national debt and ultimately lower taxes. When disasters occur around the world, we'll ask the American people if they want to donate to a disaster fund, and each citizen can make the decision whether it's a worthy cause.
(11) The Pledge of Allegiance will be said every day at school and every day in Congress.
(12) The National Anthem will be played at all appropriate ceremonies, sporting events, outings, etc.

Granted, there are some flaws, and certainly the worlds poor would starve to death if we stopped sending aid, but...
As we approach the coming election, it would do all Christians well to do so prayerfully and thoughtfully.

food for thought
He Has Made Me Glad
jeff

Standing Ovation

"You will go out in joy and be led forth in peace, the mountains and the hills will burst into song before you, all the trees of the field will clap their hands." Isaiah 55:12

Many times during the course of my life, I have sensed that I had experienced this passage, at least the first part. Many a day have I watched the sun rise over the tree tops and heard the birds of the forest spring to life. Those are good days for sure. Today was a day much like all those others. A good day. It was the opening day of bow season in Kentucky. It was incredible as the mountains and the hills burst into song. But then something beyond my ability to describe took place. A breeze began to blow, and for the first time in my life I heard the trees clapping their hands. It was an unprecedented standing ovation, like nothing I have heard before. The Creation gave its praise to the Creator and for about 5 minutes I simply did my part too. It was a beautiful thing, if only for a moment, to get something...the only thing....right.

What will tomorrow bring? I dont have a clue. But I know that Creation will once again glorify its Creator, and hopefully I'll be found doing my part. Will you join me?

He Has Made Me Glad!
jeff