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Powerful speech by Bibi. I didn’t agree with everything (I don’t want Israel to make more concessions), but he did a great job, and his words were powerful and effective.

If he is innocent, I am wondering who wants him out of the way. Was he the one who chastised the US regarding our financial situation?

I agree that Mubarak is not a long term solution, but I don’t want him pushed out only to leave a vacuum for Muslim Brotherhood.

Islamic Revolutions

There is dismay all around the world as events unfold. The Middle-East is on fire – literally and politically. Forces are stirring up a desire for “change,” “revolution,” or “democracy,” and governments are being toppled, one by one. It did not just start with Tunisia. It started with Iran in 1979, when a national referendum to become an Islamic Republic passed, and the Ayatollah Khomeini became the Supreme Leader of the country.

Prior to this, Iran was quite western in life-style and was ruled by a pro-western leader, Mohammad Reza Pahlavi, the Shah of Iran. All of this changed with the fall of the Shah and adoption of a theocratic constitution. Now, there are few freedoms in Iran, a terrorist state that daily seeks nuclear weapons and the destruction of Israel and the US. Since that time, the fires of Islam have continued to be stirred and are burning hotter and hotter all over the world.

Turkey’s Islamic revolution began on November 3, 2002, when Recep Tayyip Erdoğan’s Justice and Reconciliation Party (AKP) swept to power in Turkey’s elections. Since that time, Turkey has become less western and is aligning itself more with Iran and Syria and is becoming less friendly to Israel and the US.

It seems that all the crooked dictators that America has propped up are now falling, and in their wake are powerful forces and influential leaders ready to step in and take power. Protests in Tunisia in mid-December led to the end of the 23-year long presidency of Zine El Abidine Ben Ali when he officially resigned, after fleeing to Saudi Arabia with 1.5 tons of his country’s gold. Mohamed Ghannouchi from the Socialist Destourian Party stepped in as Prime Minister.

In the last couple of weeks, the national unity government of Lebanon collapsed in the worst political crisis since the 2008 fighting, and it gives the terrorist organization Hezbollah a tremendous victory.

In one fell swoop, Iran has been able to thwart American hopes in Lebanon which hinged on the tribunal indictment of Hezbollah in order to strengthen the pro-west Hariri government. Instead, there is now an Iranian puppet leader ruling in Lebanon --Najib Azmi Mikati. Although supporters of ousted Prime Minister Saad Hariri demonstrated in the streets, burning tires, firing shots in the air, blocking major highways, and declaring a day of anger to protest Hezbollah’s Iranian-backed “coup,” it was too late. The damage was done.

The protests in Tunisia inspired similar actions throughout the Arab world, particularly in Egypt and Yemen. President Barack Obama may have encouraged the protesting of Tunisians, since he applauded the courage and dignity of their protests. While he urged people to keep calm and avoid violence, he also called on the Tunisian government to respect human rights and hold free and fair elections.

During the 2011 State of the Union Address he said, “We saw that same desire to be free in Tunisia, where the will of the people proved more powerful than the writ of a dictator. And tonight, let us be clear: the United States of America stands with the people of Tunisia, and supports the democratic aspirations of all people.” While “democratic” may sound good, it can also mean “mob rule,” and overthrowing one dictator may lead to the oppressive rule of others.

Jeffrey Feltman, the US State Department’s leading envoy for the Middle East said the US was hoping that the "example" of Tunisia would bring reform to the rest of the region. Perhaps young Egyptians were listening, because Egypt is on fire, and it did not take long for the American administration to abandon its 30 year friendship with President Mubarak and side with those who seek his ouster. Now, the influence of the Tunisian uprising is spreading to Albania, Morocco, Libya, Saudi Arabia, Yemen, and Jordan.

Today (Tuesday) King Abdullah of Jordan fired his Prime Minister and his entire government was dismissed. There is concern that it will have a cascading effect on the Middle East. If Egypt and Jordan both fall into the hands of radical groups, Israel will be completely surrounded by enemy states.

Israel’s Netanyahu government is experiencing deep anxiety over President Obama’s response to its ally Mubarak, and he has urged the US to try to keep President Mubarak in power. Things are currently peaceful in Israel, but the Muslim Brotherhood is now seeking the ouster of President Mubarak in Egypt and King Abdullah in Jordan. What is next?

Statistics from 2010 show that 60% of the Muslim-majority countries are comprised of people under age 30. As Islamic states become increasing radicalized, and as young Muslims protest for governmental changes, we will see more fundamentalist Islamic groups step forward to take power, initially offering more freedom and “democracy,” but in the end leading to fewer freedoms, just as it happened in Iran.

The Muslim Brotherhood which seeks to overthrow the governments of Egypt and Jordan is the most influential political organization in the Islamic states and was founded in Egypt in 1928. The Brotherhood's stated goal is to instill the Qur'an and Sharia Law as the law of the state. Its maxim is significant: "Allah is our objective. The Prophet is our leader. The Qur'an is our law. Jihad is our way. Dying in the way of Allah is our highest hope." Osama bin Laden was influenced by the Muslim Brotherhood while studying at University in Saudi Arabia. The Muslim Brotherhood leader from Jordan is now warning that Arabs across the Middle East will seek to topple all leaders allied with the United States. Islamic states may seek “change,” and they may seek to oust pro-western, pro-American governments, but the young protesters seeking “democracy” should beware, because they may get much more oppression and much less freedom than they bargained for.

Pray for Israel’s protection in this time when political events are sending shock waves around the world.

I agree that Americans made a terrible mistake in 2008. Despite Obama’s Muslim background and his “Muslim Outreach,” he is causing America and the whole world to be less safe. I fear for Israel and her people at this time. Only God can save them from what lies ahead, I’m afraid, since I don’t think America will be much help as long as President Obama is in office.

By the way, how dare he try to push Mubarak out “now”? I think he WANTS Muslim Brotherhood to come to power.

Islamic Revolutions There is dismay all around the world as events unfold. The Middle-East is on fire – literally and politically. Forces are stirring up a desire for “change,” “revolution,” or “democracy,” and governments are being toppled, one by one. It did not just start with Tunisia. It started with Iran in 1979, when a national referendum to become an Islamic Republic passed, and the Ayatollah Khomeini became the Supreme Leader of the country. Prior to this, Iran was quite western in life-style and was ruled by a pro-western leader, Mohammad Reza Pahlavi, the Shah of Iran. All of this changed with the fall of the Shah and adoption of a theocratic constitution. Now, there are few freedoms in Iran, a terrorist state that daily seeks nuclear weapons and the destruction of Israel and the US. Since that time, the fires of Islam have continued to be stirred and are burning hotter and hotter all over the world. Turkey’s Islamic revolution began on November 3, 2002, when Recep Tayyip Erdoğan’s Justice and Reconciliation Party (AKP) swept to power in Turkey’s elections. Since that time, Turkey has become less western and is aligning itself more with Iran and Syria and is becoming less friendly to Israel and the US. It seems that all the crooked dictators that America has propped up are now falling, and in their wake are powerful forces and influential leaders ready to step in and take power. Protests in Tunisia in mid-December led to the end of the 23-year long presidency of Zine El Abidine Ben Ali when he officially resigned, after fleeing to Saudi Arabia with 1.5 tons of his country’s gold. Mohamed Ghannouchi from the Socialist Destourian Party stepped in as Prime Minister. In the last couple of weeks, the national unity government of Lebanon collapsed in the worst political crisis since the 2008 fighting, and it gives the terrorist organization Hezbollah a tremendous victory. In one fell swoop, Iran has been able to thwart American hopes in Lebanon which hinged on the tribunal indictment of Hezbollah in order to strengthen the pro-west Hariri government. Instead, there is now an Iranian puppet leader ruling in Lebanon --Najib Azmi Mikati. Although supporters of ousted Prime Minister Saad Hariri demonstrated in the streets, burning tires, firing shots in the air, blocking major highways, and declaring a day of anger to protest Hezbollah’s Iranian-backed “coup,” it was too late. The damage was done. The protests in Tunisia inspired similar actions throughout the Arab world, particularly in Egypt and Yemen. President Barack Obama may have encouraged the protesting of Tunisians, since he applauded the courage and dignity of their protests. While he urged people to keep calm and avoid violence, he also called on the Tunisian government to respect human rights and hold free and fair elections. During the 2011 State of the Union Address he said, “We saw that same desire to be free in Tunisia, where the will of the people proved more powerful than the writ of a dictator. And tonight, let us be clear: the United States of America stands with the people of Tunisia, and supports the democratic aspirations of all people.” While “democratic” may sound good, it can also mean “mob rule,” and overthrowing one dictator may lead to the oppressive rule of others. Jeffrey Feltman, the US State Department’s leading envoy for the Middle East said the US was hoping that the "example" of Tunisia would bring reform to the rest of the region. Perhaps young Egyptians were listening, because Egypt is on fire, and it did not take long for the American administration to abandon its 30 year friendship with President Mubarak and side with those who seek his ouster. Now, the influence of the Tunisian uprising is spreading to Albania, Morocco, Libya, Saudi Arabia, Yemen, and Jordan. Today (Tuesday) King Abdullah of Jordan fired his Prime Minister and his entire government was dismissed. There is concern that it will have a cascading effect on the Middle East. If Egypt and Jordan both fall into the hands of radical groups, Israel will be completely surrounded by enemy states. Israel’s Netanyahu government is experiencing deep anxiety over President Obama’s response to its ally Mubarak, and he has urged the US to try to keep President Mubarak in power. Things are currently peaceful in Israel, but the Muslim Brotherhood is now seeking the ouster of President Mubarak in Egypt and King Abdullah in Jordan. What is next? Statistics from 2010 show that 60% of the Muslim-majority countries are comprised of people under age 30. As Islamic states become increasing radicalized, and as young Muslims protest for governmental changes, we will see more fundamentalist Islamic groups step forward to take power, initially offering more freedom and “democracy,” but in the end leading to fewer freedoms, just as it happened in Iran. The Muslim Brotherhood which seeks to overthrow the governments of Egypt and Jordan is the most influential political organization in the Islamic states and was founded in Egypt in 1928. The Brotherhood's stated goal is to instill the Qur'an and Sharia Law as the law of the state. Its maxim is significant: "Allah is our objective. The Prophet is our leader. The Qur'an is our law. Jihad is our way. Dying in the way of Allah is our highest hope." Osama bin Laden was influenced by the Muslim Brotherhood while studying at University in Saudi Arabia. The Muslim Brotherhood leader from Jordan is now warning that Arabs across the Middle East will seek to topple all leaders allied with the United States. Islamic states may seek “change,” and they may seek to oust pro-western, pro-American governments, but the young protesters seeking “democracy” should beware, because they may get much more oppression and much less freedom than they bargained for. Pray for Israel’s protection in this time when political events are sending shock waves around the world.

Whatever difficulties Jobs faces, I wish him all the best.

I have worked in South Africa with AIDS patients, and I confess that when I see Jobs, I think of someone with AIDS. I saw some speculation and a medical form on-line that say he could be HIV positive. Perhaps its not true, but when I look at him, that's what I think of.

I thought the ad was very good. It didn’t seem depressing to me, because she gave some ways that these problems could be solved. She comes across very well on the video, and I hope many, many people will watch it tonight before they go to vote. At least those from Delaware should consider that they have an opportunity to stop OBAMA’s CHANGE.

I’m sorry, I didn’t check this sooner. I think it should take a week or two to get to Israel by airmail. I hope he gets a lot of response from Americans who support Israel.

I am also on the mailing list for the Jerusalem Prayer Team.
I am quite disturbed at watching Huckabee and hearing James Baker talk against Israel building on “occupied” land. That just makes me furious!

Is there a way to add our names to that letter?? I certainly would like to.

Gidget, I’d love to add names, but it might be more effective if you would also write a letter. I think it would be good for Prime Minister Bibi Netanyahu to realize that he has friends in the US after all. Our president embarrassed us in front of the world by treating our closest Middle East ally with such disdain. Shame on him!

http://www.gov.il/FirstGov/TopNavEng/Engoffices/EngMinistries/Engpmo

Open Letter to Benjamin Netanyahu, Prime Minister of Israel:

Well said! Add my name to that letter.
DejaJude

Thank you. I’ll be glad to add your name.

Open Letter to Benjamin Netanyahu, Prime Minister of Israel:

Dear Mr. Netanyahu,

I want to apologize to you for the rude and un-American way you were treated when you came to the White House. The President of the United States seems to have forgotten his manners and proper protocol. He treated you worse than he would treat a leader from a banana republic.

President Obama also seems to have forgotten that he currently lives as a temporary guest in the People’s House, the White House. The American people would not have allowed you to be treated in such a way, if we had had any say in the matter.

I am so sorry that the American administration is such an untrustworthy partner that you could not even trust that you were not bugged in the White House when you were talking with your team. I am afraid that our allies are being mistreated, while others are given a free pass. It boggles the mind that our president bows to the Saudi prince, and treats Iran with such deference and respect, but Israel is treated as an untrustworthy, naughty child.

Please know that in 2012 we will do our best to remove this man who has disgraced and embarrassed us. You have been our closest Middle East ally, and I hope you will continue to be, since I believe the scripture that says that God will bless those who bless you, and curse those who curse you (Gen. 12:3).

May you be richly blessed,

There is a list of those who voted for and against this monstrous bill earlier in this thread.

You mean Dan Boren... It is David Boren is a former Senator who is now the Prez of University of Oklahoma. Dan is his son,or at least a relative, I believe. If Dan hadn’t voted the right way, he’d be toast in Oklahoma!

I agree with you. Our founders risked their lives, their honor, and their fortunes for freedom. We cannot let it slip through our hands like this.

These Dems are so gleeful it’s disgusting!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kOZsD9X4R6A

Ronald Reagan, my hero, on National Health Care.

We need to call for a national strike and take to the streets. We cannot let these people get away with this.

This is a prophecy About the election:

A vision about the United States

"As some of you might remember in November 2000, I had gone to a little cabin in the woods to pray for 40 days. While I was there, I had a vision of a huge ship that was surrounded by icebergs. The name of the ship was "Pride and Arrogance"; (I knew this represented the United States). As I looked at the ship, I noticed there was a big gapping hole in the side where it had hit an iceberg. In spite of this, the ship kept forging ahead into the path of a gigantic iceberg. I knew if it hit the iceberg head on, it would go down like the Titanic. Many people were yelling and waving flags at the Captain so that he would turn the ship. I wondered why the Captain wasn't heeding their warning.

As I looked more closely, I realized he had eye sockets but no eyeballs, therefore he couldn't see where he was headed. Suddenly he received his sight. When he saw the iceberg looming in front of him, he was absolutely horrified! At that point the vision had ended. I did not know if he had time to change the course of the ship or not. When I asked the LORD who was the captain of the ship, He said George W. Bush (I did not know he had just won the election).

"At the time of this vision I had no idea that there would be a 9-11 attack and that it would leave us with a gapping wound in our side. Also did I not know that the President would go to war with Iraq.

"A few days ago (July 6, 2004) I saw the follow up of the original vision. After working with terror victims in Jerusalem for a few months a friend suggested I take a vacation. She even said she would send me some money so that I could go somewhere and relax. At first I resisted the idea but then I realized I did need some time alone with the LORD.

"As I thought about this, the whole vision came back to my mind. Once again I saw the huge ship that was headed toward the gigantic iceberg. George Bush was still at the helm but this time he had his eyesight. My thought was that the ship would hit the iceberg, because it did not change course in time to avoid it, and that it would go down like the Titanic. My question was, 'Will George Bush still be at the helm?'

"Again the question arose in my mind as to what had happened to George Bush. Suddenly I was taken back to the scene of the tragedy to see what had really happened. I discovered that when George Bush's eyes were fully opened he jerked the wheel to the right to avoid a last minute crash. This caused the whole side of the ship to be sliced off making the damage and casualties more. Some were saying he turned the ship just to save himself but this is not true. He did it in the hopes of avoiding the calamity but it was too late. I found myself asking, 'Can any of the ship be saved or will it sink to the bottom of the ocean, and what about George Bush?'

"This was the response I received. 'Unlike the Titanic the ship will not go down. It will stand in the midst of the ocean.' 'How can such a thing be?' I asked. 'The decision by GEORGE Bush to turn the ship will at first appear to be a big mistake because of the great damage that will be done. But in time it will prove to be a wise decision. Even though one side of the ship will be ripped off, no damage will be done to the interior. Had he continued a straight course the internal damage would have caused the ship to sink.'

"'But with one side of the hull gone, what will keep the water from flooding in?' I asked 'A clear invisible glass wall will keep the water out.' He went on to explain that this wall is created by prayer. He also said that those who remain on the ship will be saved but those who desert it out of fear will not survive.

"Again I asked, 'What about George Bush, will he survive? Will he still be the captain?' 'YES!!!' came the response. 'In fact he will rename the ship. No longer will it be called 'Pride and Arrogance.' Its new name will be 'Openness and Honesty' for things inside can no longer be hidden.'

"I breathed a sign of relief as the vision ended and said 'Thank You LORD!' But then I asked, 'Is it possible that these things won't come to pass?' The LORD responded by saying, 'The protection of the ship can only happen if Christians pray for the invisible wall and if they don't desert the ship.' A.S." (End quote.)

- Pray for God's protection over America from terror attacks!

- Pray for God's wisdom in the war against Islamic terrorism! - Pray that the believers in America will wake up and pray! - Pray that God's will be done in the elections! - Pray that the relationship between USA and Israel will be strengthened! God bless you as watchmen on the walls of Jerusalem! Thank you for praying for us!

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You are right. The Bible is always so relevant. I love that precious Word. I am just praying for God's will to be done, and I have a peace about it. If for some reason our precious Bushie doesn't get elected (God forbid!) then I will be quite certain that it is time for the Great Tribulation and persecution of Christians. Already today we have the Revived Roman Empire -- European Union Rebuffs Pope in Signing of Constitution The Re-Building of the Roman Empire Religion News ^ | Oct 29th, 2004 | PeggyPolk Posted on 10/29/2004 2:38:26 PM PDT by missyme VATICAN CITY -- When European Union leaders gather in Rome to sign their new constitution, they will be rebuffing Pope John Paul II and his effort to acknowledge Christianity in the historic document. The Roman Catholic pontiff has often voiced concern about Europe's increasingly secular society, and with Friday's signing of a constitution that does not acknowledge Europe's religious history, the Vatican sees proof that the EU is distancing itself from Christianity in general and Catholicism in particular. The drafters of the constitution have made it clear for months that they would ignore the pope's tireless 21/2-year campaign for explicit Christian recognition in the constitution's preamble. Earlier this week came a second blow. Opposition within the European Parliament blocked confirmation of an Italian candidate for commissioner of justice and security who was criticized for his conservative views on homosexuality and marriage, which mirror church doctrine.