THE 2024 ELECTION

I haven’t written about politics since 2019, but with another national election coming soon in the USA, it’s time. Though I write with much trepidation, I’ll try to be professional. [But since I don’t get paid, professionalism is a moot point.]

Some presidential elections are such that either candidate could win and very little change would be recognized in the next four years. This one is not even close to that idealism. In fact, it’s been a long time.

My biggest concern about current elections is the dishonesty and outright lies that are stated about a candidate from the opposing party. This happens sometimes from the person running and other times from supporters, and frequently from news agencies.

The beauty of the Internet is that previous statements of politicians are recorded for posterity, and anybody is able to fact check any prior policy announcements that have been made. And in this election, we have a former President who has a successful four-year public record available for review, and a Vice President who also has several public office records for evaluation.

In light of this, there is no excuse for an uninformed electorate. Pay attention to political speeches with a grain of salt, and weigh the history of everyone running for office at every level, but especially those running for President. Listen to those who have a similar philosophy to your own, but also hear what others are saying.

Most importantly, we can pray for wisdom for ourselves and for the candidates, as well as for those already in office. God will answer that prayer and give us clarity of thought, and provide direction for our votes.

When this election is over, the United States will either correct its course, or continue on in the questionable direction it is now headed.

COPYRIGHT 2024 BY CARL E GUSTAFSON