Can American be the only country in world history to go down to depths of the abyss, stare it in the face and pull herself out or will the last great hope for freedom in the world today go the route once mighty Roman Empire and disappear. Winston Churchill once said that “Americans are known for doing the right thing once they have exhausted all other possibilities.” I want to hold in my thoughts that the agony we have seen in the last 6 years is the process of exhausting the other possibilities Churchill spoke about and when finished we will do the right thing and reestablish the principles of our founding fathers. When I meet with clients and reflect on estate planning, and retirement issues it is not uncommon for many to reflect on their lives with gratitude that they may have witnessed some of America’s greatest days as if those days are but a small dot in the rear view mirror of life drifting away. I want to think that our best days are still ahead and that our children and those yet unborn will be able to experience the possibilities what free thought, small governments and creative minds can accomplish.
This election may very well be one of the most important days in American history. That may seem like a cliché as we have all heard that phrase before but it seems truer in recent elections than it has at any other point in my lifetime. We hold in our hands the ability to make a very loud statement to the world. We have the ability to say “STOP! We do not like the direction this country is going and reject the policies of Mr. Obama.” We can reject liberalism, socialism, those hiding under progressivism and those promoting this agenda. This election is more of an anti-Obama election than one that is pro- Republican. Republicans have had their problems in recent years this we know, but when we look at the toll progressive policies have taken on the direction of our country we have other no choice in my opinion than to vote against liberal policies and cast a vote for the most likely person to win who is not a liberal. In many cases that is a Republican and they will need to prove they are worthy of this support. The other choice is a continuance or the status quo which is unthinkable.
We have learned an important lesson in that it is essential to properly examine and properly vet candidates for any elected office. We see the consequences of not vetting in clear sight every day. As President Obama once said “Elections have Consequences” Let’s hope the consequences of this election turn the tide back to American exceptionalism and a return to leading from the front.
I thought the attached humorous video was appropriate so we can reflect on qualities that got Barack Obama elected as President through the eyes of one of his followers.