A Little Politicalness

Here's a shirt I'd really like. I'd kind of like to wear this one to work some days. Or maybe even this one.

Okay, so what I'd really like to say is that I've got my eye on Fred Thompson. I've said for years that I'd like to see him run for president. I thought all hope was gone when he left the Senate after 8 good years of service. But the rumors are back, I just discovered today when I Googled (i.e. use "The Google") his name. Now before you true conservatives get really upset with me and use the "moderate" word on me, let me explain a bit. I know Fred Thompson isn't a James-Dobson-Religious-Right-America-is-the-Promised-Land kind of candidate. But he is a conservative (which is my primary concern), and conservatives will deliver less government and protect our freedoms (not to mention avoiding socialism). However, in addition to his conservatism, he has a great presence and like-ability. So he could get our votes as well as all of the non-thinkers who are just looking to feel good about voting for someone they like to see on TV. If you've ever seen Fred in any of his movies or on Law & Order, you know what I'm talking about. Yes, that's right, Fred is the other conservative actor in America. I don't remember the other one's name. (wait, is it Chuck Norris?)

Some might still ask why I'd support a divorced (oh my!) man like Fred over a "good Christian conservative." I'll save that for another post. But suffice to say that years ago (while majoring in Political Science in college), I realized that there was no hope in America's political system saving us. Our only hope is in Christ and He has chosen to work through His body, the church...which is why I shifted paths toward seminary and away from politics. Later, I came to the conviction that America is not the Promised Land, nor are Americans God's chosen people. His Church contains His chosen people. So I'm not interested in finding a Christian conservative that James Dobson would endorse to run for president. I've seen and been around enough Ted Haggards. I think if we can elect conservatives who will preserve and regain our freedoms, then the church will be able to thrive and Christians will be able to be lights to a dark world. We don't need an evangelical in office to do that. Now Fred may be a Christian, I've never asked or read anything. My point is that I don't think it's necessary.

Oh yeah, Fred, you should get Sean Hannity to run with you...that way he'd be set to take office in 2016. Speaking of Sean, he had a link to this article on his page today.