No compromise...

     Looks like "the enemy" is in the front seat now, eh President Obama?

     Maybe it was the failing economy... or the gluttonous spending... or the unbridled expansion of government... or the socialism.

     Whatever the reason, Tuesday night reflected a sweeping nationwide rebuke of President Obama's policies.

     Republicans gained no less than 63 seats in the House of Representatives, the biggest gain in a single election since World War II. Truly historical. The Republicans also picked up 680 state legislative seats across America. That's a big victory for states' rights, as well.

     Advances were made in the Senate, but I think that chamber escaped a complete turnover for two reasons. 
     First, there is no debate that Nancy Pelosi was the face of an arrogant and authoritarian ruling class that would not yield to the will of the people. The spending is controlled by the House of Representatives and the American people said, "Enough."

     Secondly, Senate races are run state-wide, so heavily populated pockets of Democrats can influence a statewide election by their sheer numbers.
     Since federal spending originates in the House, Republicans can go a long way to stop it, and to stop the advance of socialist policies. If they don't, they will not be re-elected next time. Constitutional-conservative Americans aren't fooling around anymore. 

     This was a pivotal moment for many in America. We have awakened and want a future of freedom and prosperity for our kids. Our economy will collapse if the Congress keeps spending and expanding government. 

     I thank God today. I have been praying for our civic leaders to do the right thing, and remember what their role in government ought to be... that is, protecting the individual liberties of those they were entrusted to serve. In the absense of evidence of that, I prayed for more time. Tuesday night my prayer for more time was answered as the people stepped up, voted, and pulled America back from the edge of complete disaster. 

     You might think that I would be celebrating, but I am not. Don't get me wrong... the Republican (conservative) sweep was meaningful, but only if the lawmakers do what they said they would.  We still have a long way to go to rid ourselves of politicians that do not have America's best interest at heart. We are not out of the woods yet. I still pray for more time. Our work has just begun. Stay vigilant. 

     But I do thank God for the start. And for the extra time. 

     A word to the new legislators. When it comes to defending America's founding principles of life and liberty... No compromise.