"MAN-UP!"

I took the comments below from the Facebook page of Congressman Jeff Duncan (Republican, South Carolina). He caught my attention when he questioned Hillary Clinton, yesterday, during the hearings on Benghazi. He was one of the few that really seemed to be seeking truth.  He was the one that stood up to Hillary’s rant to Senator Ron Johnson who had cornered her with a question she didn’t like. It spoke to the motivation of the attacks and was one of the most important questions of the hearings. “Four Americans are dead!” She yelled at Senator Johnson, “What difference does it make, now?”

Really?? Oh my goodness!! I couldn’t help but yell at the screen, “Because you lied to the American people, you idiot!!” Yeah, I know; real mature. But are we going to ever trust an administration that lies and makes up excuses that, in effect, cover for terrorists and once again makes America the villain!

When it was time for the House to question her, Congressman Duncan, handled it much better than I did. I am so glad he didn’t let her get away with that outburst, because unless I missed it, it seemed it wasn’t answered in the Senate. Please take a moment to watch the video below as Jeff Duncan calls Clinton to face the truth.

Duncan responds to Clinton's rant. 

Then please read Congressman Duncan’s “Ramblings” below. We really need to support Christian politicians like this.  We need to listen to his message. My goodness, he’s one of the few that even still knows Biblical should be capitalized! ;-)

You know, when we are dissatisfied with America and we start bashing America; or when we simply give up, we are in effect joining forces with those that want to destroy America. We have the best system in the world! We need to work within that system to effect the change we desire. Get to work, America! We are the government!

I know he isn’t from our state, but you can “like” his Facebook page, or write him a letter of encouragement. Get behind politicians that understand and believe in America. There should be a huge "red flag" for us when a politician only criticizes and then acts like he is the only one with the answer. "We the people" are the government and a return to Godly principles is the answer. We need to show support when someone finally does the right thing. Numbers speak volumes. “Atta-boys” encourage. Jeff Duncan is right; it’s time to “man-up”! And I would add...it’s time to kneel down.

Ramblings:

I want Americans to feel good about their government again.

I want Americans to feel good about their country again.

We need to get through these trying issues. We have four years with a President who's team has said that their mission is to destroy the Republican Party.

A real leader wouldn't have any of that.

A real leader would inspire us to be the best we can be, reaching for the stars and hoping to achieve the American Dream - and, that Dream is not having someone else take care of you. It isn't the welfare or nanny state ..... It isn't.

We all have to work hard and contribute, not tear down. Not envy or covet. Not spray paint a message or occupy something because you feel slighted.

I am sorry. But I believe in ALL Americans. I do believe in safety nets and a helping hand up. Not a perpetual hand out.

I believe that our Founders just wanted us to have a land of opportunity - not oppression and taxation so that someone else can spend the fruits of our labor.

I believe in being Conservative when we are spending other people's money and I believe in being liberal / generous with our own - by giving to charity, church and the needy. With our money and time.

Taxation beyond what is necessary to carry out the Constitutional functions of government is theft. There is no other way to put it. So what if past Congresses have passed the legislation to create things that are more than Constitutional functions for Government. That doesn't make it right.

The challenge is a path to get back to that point without creating so much mayhem that the Republic falls apart.

We can start by devolving some functions back to the States that historically handled those areas.

We can get our budgeting done and phase out of deficit spending. We can lessen the regulations so that businesses don't feel threatened by the government and feel confident in hiring again.

Good policies grow the economy, expand GDP and create, by simple nature, more revenues without the need to raise taxes. We can tell the world that the playing field will level with regard to trade or we won't trade with you.

We can tell the nations in the world that they will have to learn to get by without a lot of US aid, especially those who haven't helped us to secure American and world freedom.

No more Mr. Nice Guy.

We have to put aside political correctness and put forth Biblical correctness.

We have to realize that prayer in school or at a sporting event or before a Council meeting doesn't violate the 1st Amendment rights of anyone. Just because a school gets some federal dollars doesn't mean that the federal government is establishing a religious institution.

You don't want to pray or listen to the prayer offered that reflects the majority values of that particular community, then put your ear buds in and turn the iPod up until it is over.

Our Nation is at a pivotal crossroads, America. We believe in freedom. It is time we "man-up" so to speak and begin having a serious conversation about our future ---- if we want a future.