IS THIS REALLY THE WAY TO MAKE LAW? -- Just A Minute Radio for Friday 100319

            Howdy… IT’S FRIDAY! – and we’re beginning to get some of the posting strings tied up… but a few fringes linger.

 

            Frankly I think I feel more embarrassed than anything else.  I worked on Capitol Hill for several years, and in campaign and staff positions for several Senators – never worked for a member of Congress, but visited quite a few offices there. And later did a stint in the EOB … now known as the Eisenhower Office Building… right next door to 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue – now closed for the most part – to vehicular traffic and across from Lafayette Park and the White House.

 

            There is a certain mystique… perhaps “aire” is a better term… not so ghostly about the house of the President and the mostly marbleized structures nearby.  But stone, and fences – security guards and gates and all the rest which is now a part of today’s Washington, are really invested in the people who actually make up the three separate but equal branches of our government – Executive, Legislative, Judicial.  Some really smart and dedicated people put their heads together and called on experience, knowledge and God in the formation of our Nation.  And when we see those foundations… begin to tremble a bit and not stand for the things we thought they stood for… We too become shaky… I believe that’s the situation with our nation today. 

 

            There are many causes – and suggested corrections; unfortunately there are many who sadly have little knowledge of ‘how we got here’ and seem to be ready to dump 300 years of experience in the nearby Potomac to see if there is not a new way of walking across that wide water. I strongly advise against it.

 

            In fact the sadness I often feel when hearing both supposed friends and foes get angry with one another in governing disagreements, is mixed with embarrassment for myself and for others – who have simply failed to grasp the greatness that is wrapped up in the foundation stones of America.  Yes… I know it’s not perfect.  I don’t know anyone of stature and wisdom who claims it is – but it is as far as I can see, and demonstrably true every day – better than any other human government now or in history.  And to enjoy its benefits and seek to overturn its blessings irresponsibly… well, I’m just embarrassed by the foolish and wanton ignorance.

 

            Probably I should quit here…it takes much longer than a minute… but we do have the opportunity to call upon Almighty God, and to thank HIM for the blessings of this great Nation – imperfect as it is with humans to run it.  We can and should do better relying on our willing and gracious Heavenly Father.

 

            Cordially, IN HIM

 

            Jack and Barbara Buttram

 

 

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IS THIS REALLY THE WAY TO MAKE LAW?

            Just a Minute: -- There’s hardly any way to broadcast a commentary today without the subject being Health Care REFORM legislation.  It’s the battle of the young century – and can bode fair or foul for decades to come.

            That being said, the hot and humid air, unseasonable for this part of the year, harks back to a line from Wm Shakespeare’s Julius Caesar – “Beware the ides of March.”  Caesar was reportedly assassinated in the middle of March – and it looks as if our Republic stands in similar serious jeopardy.

            At this writing neither the Democrats or Republicans are claiming victory.  The closest assessment comes from the GOP minority who say on Thursday night – “If Nancy Pelosi had the votes we’d be voting now.”  But no one could be found among the minority GOP players who would flat out predict a win – possibly because the majority kept moving the goalposts.

            For the world’s most powerful self-governing nation, it’s not an attractive scene – embarrassing really.  We should know better and by God’s grace and forgiveness come November, we will know better.

            I’m Jack Buttram.

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