Tuesday, February 05, 2008

The issue at hand

Who do you like?

I like Huckabee. Some Republicans and conservatives don't.

Seems the media like McCain. I don't doubt he's a decent man, and should be commended for his war heroism. But he's not the best man for this job.

People these days want to talk tax record. What's so and so gonna do for my pocket book?

Others want to talk foreign policy.

Some want to talk "first black president."

Some want to talk "first woman president."

In my opinion the latter two are ego based, and not based on the good of the country. The principles are out of whack. But isn't that all politics are anymore? Ego. Leaders should lead, naturally. The egos are so bad nowadays, that its like elementary school politics. Talk bad about the other guy, side step my issues, and hope I win.

It's really not about country anymore. It's about being President.

We have an attorney who think she knows how to run the country because she watched her husband run the country.

Huh?

We have a young energetic, multi-ethnic candidate who would be the ideal image in today's diverse America. But what does he stand for?

They seem to be the favorites in today's anti George W world.

Ladies and Gentlemen, we've let todays world and media tell us what we should be voting on and who we should be voting for. CNN was even predicting winners in today's Super Tuesday before voting was half over.

So I have an important question for you.

It's not "What's the candidate's stance on taxes?"

It's not "What's the candidate's stance on gay marriage?"

It's not "Who has the best chance of winning?"

The question is "What was this country founded on 230 years ago?"

It was Godly principles.

The only guy left out there with the Godly principles is Mike Huckabee. He uses scripture in his speeches. He opposes abortion. He's in favor of teaching morals. He's against gay marriage. As Christians, doesn't he sound like the guy we should like.

But then they bring up his tax record.

It isn't the greatest, but from what I understand, they were short term, and the intent was to fix economic and financial problems in the state of Arkansas, where he was governor.

But do you want to know his plan for taxes? It's the "fair tax plan".

It eliminates the income tax and the IRS! It eliminates corporate tax and the Social Security tax. You would not be taxed on what you earn, but on what you spend. Essentially, it's a sales tax. And yes on everything. Supposedly, it's a 23% tax, some say it's closer to 30%.

But your income, no matter what level or amount, wouldn't be taxed. Your spending would be. Is that a bad tax plan?

Sounds fair to me.

I mean, think about our tax structure today. Depending on your income, most Americans are giving back 15-35% in federal tax. That's before state income tax, any city income taxes and social security.

That's alot of taxes. It's all gone before you spend one dime.

Now, to be fair, I'm sure nearly the same amount of taxes will make their way back to the government.

But Huckabee's plan basically, let's you choose your taxes. It's your money after all.

By the way, Huckabee is a licensed minister and pastored churches prior to being governor of Arkansas.

The important issues are the ones God says are important, not Fox news and CNN.

So while most of my audience lives in Michigan and our primary happened, pray about it tonight.

And ask yourself, if God were voting, who would he vote for.