One of the main criticisms of Vice President Kamala Harris’s campaign going into the DNC was that it subsisted more on vibes than substance.
— Read on www.denisonforum.org/daily-article/kamala-harris-addresses-the-nation-at-the-dnc/

I did not watch the speech, nor have I actually watched more than a few seconds of the entire DNC or RNC conventions, as I passed from one room to the next where my husband was watching. I refuse to be stressed by the actions of politicians who a)cannot be honest b)cannot put the good of the people above their own political ambitions and c)act like spoiled children whose favorite toy is in jeopardy of being taken away when, in fact, the nation is NOT a toy. Anyway, I liked what Dr. Denison wrote this morning and thought I would share it with you, not because it is about Kamala Harris, but because it is about the courage that all of us need to take seriously. It takes courage to stand up to donors and political pundits who think that they know best. It also takes courage as a voter to say who you plan to vote for and why, especially in today’s divisive world. Being silent is not an option because in being silent, you are demonstrating that you agree with the actions of the one who is voicing an opinion. One pastor used to say that “silence is actually a form of agreement” and I totally agree with that statement.

That being said, I want to state here that I am choosing to vote for the candidate whom I consider the lesser of two evils. Neither candidate is perfect, but one stands for socialism and freebies for everyone at the expense of the taxpayers. One promises to close the border and deport the illegals who have entered in the last four years, stretching our nation’s resources and jeopardizing our citizens with the lawlessness and rampant crime and drugs. One wants to get a handle on inflation that has caused prices to soar while the other has no policy that I have heard other than to continue the policy that has been in effect. I know you have guessed by now that I plan to vote for Trump, not because he is the ideal candidate or an outspoken Christian. I will vote for him because I value the Constitution, the values it promotes and the fact that he is the candidate who can best be a strong leader. Most importantly, I believe him when he says that he supports Israel. I am not happy about his turn away from a total pro-life proponent, but no candidate is perfect and Trump is far from reaching the high standards set by Presidents like Reagan. Nevertheless, I will courageously speak out in favor of a candidate whom I believe is best for our nation and for the peace of other nations, too. If that means that I lose followers, then so be it. I am not jumping on the “joyful” bandwagon with Kamala. She knew Joe Biden was not capable of running the nation and yet she never once told the truth about his disabilities and who was really leading the nation. In fact, I still have no idea who the puppet master has been for the last four years, although I could make a few guesses. I don’t want a puppet installed into the highest office of the land; I want someone who listens to advisors, understands consequences of decisions and then courageously makes the final decision by weighing the choices and then carries out the actions of a leader, not a dancing puppet who goes along with whoever is pulling the strings (or offers the most money, as the case may be).

Enough of my diatribe. I hope that you will read the article by Dr. Ryan Denison, Jim Denison’s son. He is in the younger generation and seems to be astute in his ability to recognize what is needed and what the shortcomings and strengths are. If you have to read or listen to news, I recommend that you follow the broadcasts that are not bought and paid for by one party, but rather, listen to those who try to report the news fairly and honestly. That last word is a hard one to live up to because personal bias is a part of all the news; I trust the commentary of the Denisons, Mike Huckabee and The Epoch Times. What news do you follow? My final authority is God’s Word and if what they say is not lining up with God’s Word, I am skeptical about their ability to make a commitment that they will live up to, both in newscasts and political candidates.

Pray for our nation and may God have mercy on us.