Washington DC - Incredulous Tyranny

I find what is happening in Washington DC these days to border almost on the incredulous. Tomorrow, February 25, is the day for the great bi-partisan summit on health care reform. I find it very interesting that both sides are to be represented - Republicans and Democrats; however, the Democrats will outnumber the Republicans. Let's see, if it is to be bi-partisan, why not have equal numbers, why stack the deck, if you will? And the President has already said that if the Republicans either do not present their own plan or subscribe to his, then his plan will be "reconciled" with the House plan. This is a procedural move - rarely used, I might add - whereby only a majority of Senators must give their approval. That means only 51 Senators need to vote for it instead of the usually required 60.

Now what I find incredulous is that the debate even continues. According to recent polls, near 2 out 3 Americans do not want the government to be taking over health care. Yet, 51 Senators will vote against the will of 2/3 of the American people? It seems to me that the 1/3 of Americans who desire a government-run health plan certainly have the eyes and ears and votes of the majority of America's legislators. And I thought this country had the principal of the will of the majority. Guess we have forgotten that!

Also, according to recent polls, less than 1 out 5 Americans believe Congress is doing a good job. That tells me that those men and women who will be voting for this government-run health plan are not the most popular folks back home. Perhaps many of them see the writing on the wall and realize their days in Washington - at least as representatives of the people; future lobbyist status not withstanding - are numbered.

For the past several years I have diligently pursued the study of the American Revolution. I find it fascinating that the outcry that led to that rebellion against Great Britain was over the rule of a minority - the House of Lords and Commons and a King - against the wishes and will of the majority. The battle cry was against tyranny. A similar tyranny now exists. A handful of people are seeking to force upon the American people something they do not desire. Whereas during the American Revolution it was "taxation without representation," today the cry is "taxation with faulty representation."

Personally I believe this is just another step toward the surrender of our freedoms and the forced acceptance of a life run by the government. It is another step on the way toward a one-world domination. If you read Revelation 13 you will notice that the Antichrist has the power to dictate who can buy and who can sell. Those who choose to rebel against those governmental edicts will be hunted down as criminals and summarily put to death. No one can oppose the tyranny of government! But the writer of Revelation says that "blessed are those who die, rather than those who live." Why? because they have lives dedicated first to God.

In America we have the privilege in a few months to cast out those who have misrepresented us. If only 1 in 5 Americans approve of their Congressional delegates, then it appears that in the Congress there will be many new faces. Perhaps there might yet be hope!