Gradualism

For those who have known me for any length of time, and have discussed history or government with me, you know that gradualism has been one of my "soap box" topics. One would have to be completely blind to think that gradualism is not taking place in our system of government today. Also, it is invading our churches. It is an ongoing commitment by those who wish to change our country's form of government, and by those who wish to render Christianity irrelevant in our society.



Gradualism is a process by which changes are made little by little in hopes that the end results wont be so shocking. I can vividly remember the movie "Tom Jones" when it first came out. It was called "shocking" by movie reviewers around the country. The "adult nature" of the movie caused many in our Great Nation to call on Hollywood to be more family friendly. If you weren't at least 17, and could prove it, you weren't allowed to enter theaters where it was being played. Today that same movie is rated "PG-13". What has happened since it debuted? Gradually we have become more callused to this sort of movie. The adult content pales in comparison to what is seen on prime time TV shows today. We are no longer shocked by such things. Is this good or bad?



Anthony Perkins was being interviewed By Johnny Carson on the "Tonight Show". At the time Mr. Perkins had two sons about the same ages as mine, 12 and 13. Mr. Carson asked him, "Have your sons ever seen your movie 'Psycho'?" Mr. Perkins answered emphatically, "No, they have not!" Mr. Carson then asked, "Why? Are you afraid they will be shocked and frightened by the contents?" Mr. Perkins' answer was very informative. He said, "No! I'm afraid that they will grow up not being shocked or frightened by such things if they are continually over-exposed to them."



We and our children have become over-exposed to sex and violence. This has been brought on by gradualism. What do you think would have happened if the things that we see and hear daily had been openly discussed in the 1930's and 40's? Our parents and grandparents would have not stood for it! They would have demanded an immediate change! However, in today's society, sadly, they have become common place. Our task today is to shield our children and grandchildren from such things. It is an extremely difficult job! They are exposed at every turn in life; even in schools.



Our government is changing too. We are becoming more and more socialist and less and less a republic. We are allowing our representatives to do this, and we keep putting them back in office. More social programs and less rewards for individual achievement. As a matter of fact, those who work hard, and risk their fortunes to gain success are being punished by our tax system. These are the men and women who create jobs. When they are punished, it punishes all who work for them; less available jobs, and less or no pay increases. The leftist understand this and want the oppressive tax structure to continue because they want America to fail. I once thought that they were just ignorant of the facts, but the more I talk with them, the true leftist, the more I realize that they are fully aware of just what they are doing. Again, if you introduced what is happening in government today to those who bravely fought in WWI and WWII, they would be appalled. This is not what they fought to protect. All these changes have been made through gradualism.



We have three branches of government: Executive, Legislative, and Judicial. Through the years the lines between these branches have become blurred. It took a giant step with the Earl Warren court. This is the court (Supreme Court) who overstepped its boundaries to branch out into the legislative area of government. They began writing laws instead of interpreting them. That's how we got the "Abortion on Demand" laws passed while we complained, but sat on our hands and did nothing about it. Gradualism only works when we don't take the time to carefully look at events and process events of the day. We are as much at fault as those perpetuating such things. We must become and stay active in our government if we don't want it to oppress us.



Sen. Joseph McCarthy tried to warn us back in the 1950's about what was taking place in our Great Nation, and we made fun of him. The leftist and the Hollywood moguls went out of their way to discredit him. They attacked him personally. They could not attack his ideas, because they would have had to prove their side of the argument; and to do that, they would have had to expose themselves. I'm not sure whether Sen. McCarthy used the term "gradualism" or not, but that is exactly the topic of his warning. After fifty or so years have passed, and we can see what is taking place under our very noses, I think we owe Sen. McCarthy's family an apology. He was right! Gradualism has permeated every aspect of our government, and much of it is due to the influence of Hollywood. How did we come to such a state where we allow Hollywood to influence our lives and our government? We let it happen! Just look at the best selling magazines today. They are all about Hollywood celebrities and their lives. We are being seduced by the celebrity culture as we long for our lives to be like theirs. What a tragedy!



With this last election, we have gradually taken further steps toward a socialist form of government. We managed to elect a president with Marxist tendencies, and legislatures with those same leanings. We have gradually come to this point in our government. It did not happen overnight. When George McGovern ran for president, he was summarily rejected by both parties. His proposed policies were far to radical for the voters. President Elect Barack Obama is far to the left of Sen. McGovern. This all has taken place due to gradualism. We, as a nation, have become less and less shocked by such things. This election outcome would not and could not have happened even ten years ago; not because of race as many would have you believe, but because of stated policies. They would have been far to radical for the voters, and they should have been today. Sadly, those policies were never vetted by the "lame" stream media. It is definitely not because of race that I did not support Sen. Obama, but it was because of his stated policies and what history tells us about the same and similar policies which have been tried around the world with abject failure. Yet, through gradualism, American voters have become accustomed to such outrageous leanings. May God help us!

I can remember Soviet leader Nikita Khrushchev standing at the United Nations pounding his shoe on the rostrum and saying, "Your grandchildren will grow up under communism." He also stated that it would happen without a shot being fired. The only way this can be accomplished is through the evils of gradualism. It is like erosion; taking a little at a time. Gradualism works best when the populace allow themselves to be whipped into an emotional frenzy. Lets put a stop to it right now!

I included a clip which contains an interview with a former Soviet KGB agent. This interview was done 23 years ago. Listen carefully to what he has to say about what is going on in our Great Nation today; and to what he says as to how it all got started. Also, for all you liberals out there, pay particularly close attention to what will happen to those with your leanings if the takeover is accomplished.

http://www.homelandsecurityus.com/20081012YB

Prayer Is Essential for Any Administration

I apologize for the hiatus, but my computer has been on its own hiatus: I just got it upgraded by a good friend, but it took a week. Thus the reason for the lapse in entries. Now I'll be going on a golf outing "just for the guys" for a week, so it will be another week before my next post. This will give my limited brain time to come up with some ideas for this blog: I'll be taking notes.



First of all, I would like to draw your attention to the comments to my blog. The person who identifies himself as a "relative" has some severe problems, and I don't even know who he is. Mainly, he has not accepted Christ as his Savior. Other things relate to the inaccuracy of his comments...we wont get into that.



We now have a new President Elect. Congratulations to Barack Hussein Obama! He won the election fair and square. He defeated another liberal (though not nearly as liberal as he is) in a history making election. He has become the first person of "color" to win the office office of the president, but we must remember that he is the President of the United States; not the just First Black President of the United States. My prayers will be with him and his appointees for the entire time of his presidency. With that said, I encourage you all to pray for this man too. Like any leader; he needs all the help he can get, and praying for God's intervention is the best we can do.



It amazes me that John RINO McCain's advisers are now blaming Sarah Palin for his loss. Sarah Palin was the only bright spot in the McCain campaign. She united the conservative base which McCain could not do. She was the reason the election was as close as it was. I believe that we have not seen the last of Sarah Palin on the national front. She would have had a better chance of beating Sen. Obama than Sen. McCain. She is a true conservative.



I would like to thank the anonymous donor for the gift of "Meanings of the Quran" and "Seeking the Treasures of the Quran". I'll put these books along side of my word for word English translation of the Quran: a book Muslims are trying to get outlawed in America. Now I have to make up my mind as to whether I will trust what I read in the Quran or whether I will trust what a Muslim leader wants me to get out of the Quran. Boy this is difficult! I think I will go with the word for word translation, but these books will help me to understand where the Muslims stand, and what they are trying to accomplish. It still remains that the Muslims are the most violent group of people who have existed on the face of the earth. Their religion promotes violence against "the infidels". They are not a religion of love. Just look at how they treat their women and those who will not convert. You can say good things about them, and I personally know one who I love and respect, and if there is one there is bound to be more; however, the fact remains that it took from 9-11-01 to 12-13-01 for one of their leaders here in this Great Nation to say that what happened on 9-11 was wrong. That sure sounds like a religion of love to me.



The existence of any nation on the face of the earth is there because God so ordains it. All nations and governments exist because of Him. He is in control! There is nothing that happens without His approval. He is omnipotent, omniscient, and omnipresent. Everything that happens is known to Him before it happens. Therefore, Sen. Obama is a part of His plan, and he merits our respect for that reason. Let us not prejudge President Elect Obama before he takes office. Because I am an American before any political party or leaning I wish Sen. Obama nothing but the very best.