Remember, Remember, the Fifth of November

Hm. So I was nearly able to keep my mouth shut but with this God-given freedom to speech, I think I will externally process a bit.

Initially I was in shock as I heard the counts for Obama. It was not so much that I did not anticipate the possibility, I simply just had to deal with the realization that the American people were so very, very confused. I have very close friends that voted that way, and I mean no offense. In fact, I offer what congratulations I can for your "win," I suppose. And I pray to God that I am wrong for my foundations of nervousness in this man's motivations and incapabilities.

My interests are indeed on the morality, the economy, and the security of our nation. I fear that Obama seeks (unintentionally or otherwise) to neutralize our country. We are in a very precarious position to be trusting in the vague promise of "change." As a Christian, I feel a very strong call to continue in prayer and fasting for my nation and for my leaders, whether I agree with their political stances or not. I am a citizen of one nation under God, not one nation under a Republican or Democrat.

Personally, I have found it mildly amusing if not ironic that today, the day after our election, is Guy Fawkes Day, celebrated in England, made famous in America by the DC Comics film "V for Vendetta" (a fabulous move, in my opinion). The holiday was originally to make an example of Guy Fawkes because he was a terrorist making an attempt on a life. He has come to be known in this age as a martyr-hero who took a stand against an oppressive government. I honestly do not know the minute facts of the holiday but I take from it anyway a reminder that the purpose of government is not to fix us, nor pacify us, not to control us, nor imprison us but to preserve our freedoms and to protect the people from control, imminent danger, or attack-- even if it be from the government itself.

Remember, remember
The fifth of November:
The gunpowder treason and plot.
I know of no reason
The gunpowder treason
Should ever be forgot.