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By: (d)N0t » Blog Archive » Dream Not Of Today – Russia Defies the Empire by Robert Taylor

Mon, 19 Oct 2009 03:33:28 +0000

[...] Obama won the Nobel Peace Prize, the last few weeks have been full of surprises. Russia recently rejected calls by the US to impose starvation sanctions on Iran, arguing that they are “counterproductive” and that the Western world should rely more [...]

By: Ira7Epstein

Ira7Epstein — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 23:03:57 +0000

I wish I could claim credit for the term "war mafia", however I first read that term in an article by Jeff Huber.

By: K1W1

K1W1 — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 22:18:46 +0000

However, in spite of the way the US is talking at the moment, I do not believe the US, or Israel, will attack Iran (and especially now that those crafty Norwegians gave Obama the Nobel peace prize) with anything more than sanctions. The IAEA will inevitably clear Iran of having an illegal nuclear programme at the Qom facility, or anywhere else, and the US wont be so successful in convincing the rest of the world to cobble together another coalition to help them attack Iran. Clinton will start to tone down the belligerent rhetoric, and within two years, Washington/Tehran relations will be better than it's been in the past 40 years.

But I might be wrong…

By: K1W1

K1W1 — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 22:17:02 +0000

It certainly seems that the US is bent on action against Iran, is again trying to lead the world along in the same way that it did against Saddam's Iraq, ramping up the pressure of sanctions, making unsubstantiated accusations, ignoring sovereign rights, threatening to act unilaterally…

Robert Fisk, in The Independent, noted that Iran recently announced it would now trade for euros rather than US dollars, ie. you will now need euros to buy Iran's vast oil reserves, and that the last country to try that trick was Saddam's Iraq. He also claims that "Gulf Arabs are planning – along with China, Russia, Japan and France – to end dollar dealings for oil, moving instead to a basket of currencies…" and that it is planned to start taking effect in 2018.

A war against Iran started in 2010/2011 would still be going by 2018 (witness Iraq/Afghanistan) and would see the US firmly controlling Hormuz Straits and all the oil passing that way…

By: Ewiak Ryszard

Ewiak Ryszard — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 20:31:51 +0000

Iran should not arouse concern. Georgia is the most dangerous flashpoint in Russia's tense relations with the West. The Bible says: "At the appointed time [the king of the north = Russia] will return back [will regain the influence, which it lost after the break-up of the Soviet Union] and come into the south [many indicate that this might be Georgia], but it will not be as the former [1921] or as the latter [2008]. For the dwellers of coastlands of Kittim [the West] will come against him, and he will be humbled, and will return." (Daniel 11:29,30a) Then Iran will be humbled also. "But ships will come from the direction of Kittim, troubling Asshur [Russia] and troubling Eber [inhabiting on the other side the Euphrates]." (Numbers 24:24a, BBE)

At that time, peace will be taken from the earth and the "great sword" – nuclear sword – will be used. (Revelation 6:4) However, it will be neither the great tribulation nor "the end of the world" (Armageddon). As Jesus foretold, that will be "the beginning of birth pains". (Mathew 24:7,8)

If the Heavens planned a full return of Russia (and much suggests this) the present economic crisis will deepen. Then also the European Union and NATO will not stands.

In the same way the earlier prophecy had fulfilled: "And (he) [the king of the north = Russia] will go back (to) his land with great wealth [1945]; and his heart (will be) against the holy covenant [state atheism]; and will act effectively; and turned back to his own land [the break-up of the Soviet Union and Warsaw Pact, the return of Russian troops to country]." (Daniel 11:28)

By: Henry_Clemens

Henry_Clemens — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 19:35:59 +0000

Ira, you are correct in all that you said. And, may I add, three cheers for Putin (who is still in charge in Russia) on this issue. At least on the issue of Iranian nuclear technology, he is showing a sensible, rational and sane approach. He is definitely a check on Ira's "War Mafia" back home here in America.

By: humanist_xy

humanist_xy — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 15:55:09 +0000

Ira, you pleasantly sound like one of the "culturally evolved Homo Sapiens", those who clearly see the stupidity and barbarism of wars, those who believe any social conflict can be solved using our common intelligence and good will.

Please continue using your effective agreements on countering those of the deplorable warmongers.

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By: Santiago

Santiago — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 04:50:20 +0000

Ira Epstein-brilliant post and well said!

By: andy

andy — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 04:42:21 +0000

The hypocrisy of America is mind boggling.