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Interestingly the Bible never speaks to having a choice in our leaders to my knowledge but, it does say they are ordained by God, and to be in subjection unto them.
Rom. 13:1 ¶ Let every soul be in subjection to the higher authorities, for there is no authority except from God, and those who exist are ordained by God.
another example from the NT
Titus 3:1 ¶ Remind them to be in subjection to rulers and to authorities, to be obedient, to be ready for every good work
I have to agree with the writer here, we are not promised stuff, nor are we to be of this world, God may be judging this nation.
Was Hitler right in the Lord's eyes? Was He pleased when the Germans subjected themselves to Hitler in killing millions of people?
"For the scepter of wickedness shall not rest upon the land of the righteous, So that the righteous will not put forth their hands to do wrong." Psalm 125:3
"Woe to those who enact evil statutes And to those who constantly record unjust decisions." Isaiah 10:1
"Your rulers are rebels and companions of thieves; Everyone loves a bribe And chases after rewards. They do not defend the orphan, nor does the widow's plea come before them." Isaiah 1:23
"The LORD enters into judgment with the elders and princes of His people, "It is you who have devoured the vineyard; The plunder of the poor is in your houses." Isaiah 3:14