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Why I'll be voting for Dole
in November
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Every four years, America is tested. This test, much like a thermometer,
measures the state of the American people. It measures the values,
issues, morality, concerns, fears and, most importantly, the ignorance
or gullibility of a nation. I am, of course, referring to the presidential
election, not the Cola wars.
In truth, I'm not too worried about this election. Call me a
fatalist, Calvinist, masochists or a democrat if you will, but I
find that the Bible is very clear about God establishing those in
authority. The Bible is also clear that God judges nations by their
leaders. In a sense, it's a cosmic catch22.
The way I figure, America deserves Bill Clinton. Why, President
Clinton is the typical American - without a knowledge of God and
without direction. The man has no absolute values or beliefs. He
is like a formless blob of water that will travel the path of least
resistance, pandering to any and all groups no matter how divergent
their beliefs and values are. The most disturbing fact is that Clinton
won in 1992 with a whopping 40 percent of the evangelical vote,
and will likely garner as many votes in November. This means even
Christians believe this guy, and not just the fringe.
His positive points: Man, is he smooth! As I watch this man I
want to believe him, though I know that without a lobotomy this
can never happen.
Dole, on the other hand, (his left) is not smooth. He's honest,
reliable and consistent, but he is not the slick man that Willy
- I mean, President Clinton is.
Dole has also done himself, and the country, a disservice by
the campaign that he has run up until the past few weeks. Dole has
majored on the minors, and ignored the major issues facing America.
The economy, despite of the insistence of Dole, is actually doing
quite well, for now. The issues he has avoided, and where the biggest
differences between Clinton and Dole lie, are the moral and social
ones - such as abortion, education, prayer in schools and crime.
These issues are avoided and so what the American public has seen
are two politicians with apparently similar beliefs but different
personalities. One being young and energetic, the other old and
grumpy. Actually, President Clinton is younger than my parents,
so he can't be that old.
As I write this article in the early hours of the morning before
it is due, I am reminded of the upcoming election. Dole's campaign,
like this article, has gotten a terrible start, and without the
help of some caffeine is doomed.
Actually, it is too late for just any old caffeine-laced beverage;
what Dole and America need is a jolt from God. America deserves
Clinton - there is no doubt about it. If Dole gets elected, America
probably won't appreciate him, though he would save her from innumerable
hard times.
Maybe God will be gracious to America and give us what we don't
deserve - a man of honor and integrity. I hope and pray that He
will, but if he doesn't that is okay, too. For such a tenure may
~et be good for the church: we might finally get our eyes off of
man's leadership and onto the leadership of God.
Meanwhile, I'l1 be voting for a World War II veteran and a man
of God - Bob Dole.
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