An article in Der Spiegel has brought more clarity as to the ramifications of the recent ruling by the German Supreme Court on the ECB’s OMT program(http://www.spiegel.de/international/europe/german-court-calls-ecb-bond-buying-into-question-a-952556-2.html). It would appear the initial reaction of the media pundits and the financial markets were too optimistic — or rather, their reaction assumed the victory of the … Continue reading “More clarity regarding the legal ramifications”
Signs of the Black Rider
When the third seal is opened, Revelation says a rider on a black horse will be released on the world, and he will be a bringer of famine. Given global warming and the changing weather patterns that it brings, we can be sure that food production will be impacted. At present, we can determine that … Continue reading “Signs of the Black Rider”
The Changing Dynamics of World Power
The most recent defense budget announced by the Pentagon included a dramatic cut in the size of the Army, reducing the headcount to pre-WWII levels for the first time (http://www.usnews.com/news/articles/2014/02/24/pentagons-massive-budget-cuts-would-redefine-the-us-military?s_cid=rss:pentagons-massive-budget-cuts-would-redefine-the-us-military&google_editors_picks=true). Secretary of Defense Hagel referred to the dire fiscal situation of the US as one driver of the cuts — the other being the mandated … Continue reading “The Changing Dynamics of World Power”
Silence of the Lambs
I really enjoyed reading the book, “Silence of the Lambs”. I read it way before the movie came out. However there is one quote that has stuck with me. When Hannibal Lecter was teaching Clarice about the mass murder, he asked her, “What is it in itself? What is its nature? … What does he do?” The same mode … Continue reading “Silence of the Lambs”
The Red Rider — revisited
This site often discusses news that relates to the coming of the Beast, as it is a geopolitical event that will take time to develop. With that said, we see by reading Revelation that his ascension to his final place of power takes place towards the end of the Last Days. What takes place at … Continue reading “The Red Rider — revisited”
If it looks like a tyrant, smells like a tyrant, and acts like a tyrant.
We have argued that the Beast, when he rises to his final place of power, will morph and become a dictator (perhaps in everything but name). Our argument is based upon the implications of his actions as prophesied by Revelation. The growing sphere of the federal government’s mandates into its citizen’s personal lives (mandates = … Continue reading “If it looks like a tyrant, smells like a tyrant, and acts like a tyrant.”
Science is our friend — continued
Previously, we had discussed how science supports some of the arguments being made on this website. In particular, we have argued that given, 1. the creation of Israel started the count down for the return of the Christ and 2. the biblical prophecy ‘not a generation will pass’ from the start of the count down … Continue reading “Science is our friend — continued”
The pot starts to boil
We have postulated earlier that given America’s reduction in its military spending and its reduced willingness to serve as the world’s policeman, regional powers will start to act up and begin to more aggressively impose itself on its neighbors. It would appear that Israel is the first to pop up, as some media (I have … Continue reading “The pot starts to boil”
Things mass media in America ignores
News outlets like CNN, New York Times, national network news programs (ABC, NBC, etc) do not report on certain types of news — propaganda is not only about spinning the news you report on, but it also includes news you steadfastly ignore. In the past, we have brought up the Catalonia movement to secede from … Continue reading “Things mass media in America ignores”
Scotland — a nation unconquered by Rome
The Roman Empire stretched across most of Western Europe, reaching as far as the British Isles. However, the Romans were not able to conquer one part of those isles – Scotland. Eventually, Scotland did finally fall to the English and by doing so, ended up as part of Great Britain. In a world where many areas hunger to … Continue reading “Scotland — a nation unconquered by Rome”