Monday, July 30, 2012

Daily Headlines: Monday

Civil Unrest Coming To America?

The conditions are certainly ripe for civil unrest in this country. A multitude of recent polls and surveys have shown that Americans are angrier and more frustrated than ever. Sadly, we are taking a lot of that anger and frustration out on each other. America is more divided today than at any other time since the Civil War era. The left absolutely hatesMitt Romney the Republicans, and the right absolutely hatesBarack Obama and the Democrats. If you doubt this, just surf political blogs for a few hours and read the comments that people leave. This country is a boiling cauldron of hatred and anger and all it is going to take is just the right "spark" to cause all of this hatred and anger to absolutely explode. This upcoming election season is likely to be one of the most heated and divisive election seasons in U.S. history, and if there is not a clear winner on election night there is the potential that chaos could be unleashed that would be far, far worse than anything we saw during the Bush/Gore debacle of 2000.

One thing that set off alarm bells for me is when various news stories starting discussing the "legion of lawyers" that Barack Obama was recruiting for this election. The following is from a recent article in the Huffington Post....

President Barack Obama's campaign has recruited a legion of lawyers to be on standby for this year's election as legal disputes surrounding the voting process escalate. Thousands of attorneys and support staffers have agreed to aid in the effort, providing a mass of legal support that appears to be unrivaled by Republicans or precedent.

Obama's "unprecedented" legion of lawyers is definitely getting prepared for something.


There is also the possibility that Barack Obama could use his executive powers to influence the outcome of the election.

This year, Obama has issued a whole series of very strange executive orders.

Many have been wondering what the true purpose of these executive orders really is.

For example, EO 13603 enables Barack Obama to take total control over all food, all energy, all health resources and all transportation resources with the stroke of a pen.

The following is from an article about this executive order by Jim Garrison in the Huffington Post....


President Obama's National Defense Resources Preparedness Executive Order of March 16 does to the country as a whole what the 2012 National Defense Authorization Act did to the Constitution in particular -- completely eviscerates any due process or judicial oversight for any action by the Government deemed in the interest of "national security." Like the NDAA, the new Executive Order puts the government completely above the law, which, in a democracy, is never supposed to happen.

• The Secretary of Defense has power over all water resources;
• The Secretary of Commerce has power over all material services and facilities, including construction materials;
• The Secretary of Transportation has power over all forms of civilian transportation;
• The Secretary of Agriculture has power over food resources and facilities, livestock plant health resources, and the domestic distribution of farm equipment;
• The Secretary of Health and Human Services has power over all health resources;
• The Secretary of Energy has power over all forms of energy.


According to this executive order, a "national emergency" is not even required to activate these powers. If Barack Obama decides that there is a threat to "national security" (or to his job security) he could activate these powers at any time.

Another executive order, EO 13618, would potentially give Obama power over all communication resources in the United States.


In addition, it appears that the Department of Homeland Security is gearing up for something.

An article posted on RT the other day entitled "DHS gears up for civil unrest prior to presidential elections" detailed some of the purchases that the Department of Homeland Security is looking to make

The conditions are definitely right for America to be absolutely torn apart if the "perfect controversy" comes rolling along.






Some military analysts and human rights groups say that the Syrian civil war may soon be over – but that reassurance isn’t enough to prevent the country’s Christians from fleeing from the violence.

Dutch journalist and human rights analyst Martin Janssen reports from Jordan that Christians are fleeing Syria in record numbers. Janssen says the Christian refugees first fled because of an ultimatum.

“An exodus of Christians is taking place in Western Syria,” Janssen said. “The Christian population has fled the city of Qusayr, near Homs, following an ultimatum issued by the military chief of the armed opposition, Abdel Salam Harba.

Janssen says the city’s mosques have reissued the ultimatum for the Christians to leave.

“Some of the city’s mosques have issued the message again, announcing from the minarets: ‘Christians must leave Qusayr within six days, ending Friday,’” Janssen said. “The ultimatum therefore expired on June 8 and spread fear among the Christian population.

“Who is going to welcome the Syrian Christians?” Dykstra asked. “One Syrian source says that the churches in Syria know very well what happened to the Iraqi Christians.



Sharia Law is coming to Egypt, you can bet on it:

An alliance of pro-democracy advocates criticized Egypt’s newly-elected Islamist president over the weekend for unilaterally choosing a prime minister with no track record, while leading without transparency and alienating political groups with liberal leanings.

The National Front alliance — an umbrella group of democracy advocates, secularists and moderate Islamists behind the uprising that drove longtime authoritarian ruler Hosni Mubarak from power last year — said Mohammed Morsi has reneged on campaign promises to form a national unity government.

The Los Angeles Times has more on the “moral vigilantism” that is reportedly on the rise:

An engineering student [was] killed for walking with his fiancee by men reportedly linked to a group called the Promotion of Virtue and Prevention of Vice. Women are harassed for not wearing veils, owners of liquor stores say they’re being threatened, and fundamentalists are calling for sex segregation on buses and in workplaces.

The L.A. Times adds that the “crucial” upcoming battle in Egypt will now be how deeply shariah law influences the constitution.

This new atmosphere has elevated piety — and public expressions of it — to an important social barometer. Egyptian men have been distinguished by the callused brown spots on their foreheads that come from years of prostrating themselves. Police officers and Egypt Air flight attendants are now demanding the right to grow beards, which was forbidden under Mubarak.



An Iranian news agency is reporting the country has begun to stockpile a three-month supply of foodstuffs for its population.

The Friday report by semi-official Mehr quotes deputy industry minister Hasan Radmard as saying the country has been buying wheat, cooking oil, sugar and rice for the food reserve.

Radmard said the decision came based on a decree by President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad in recent weeks. Part of the purchased foodstuffs has already been imported, he added.





Iran is rapidly gaining new capabilities to strike at U.S. warships in the Persian Gulf, amassing an arsenal of sophisticated anti-ship missiles while expanding its fleet of fast-attack boats and submarines, U.S. and Middle Eastern analysts say.

The new systems, many of them developed with foreign assistance, are giving Iran’s commanders new confidence that they could quickly damage or destroy U.S. ships if hostilities erupt, the officials say.




Russia warned on Saturday that it would not cooperate with European Union sanctions requiring EU governments to search vessels suspected of carrying weapons into Syria, a defiant stance that is likely to spark anger in the West.

Russia, which has blocked efforts to threaten the government with U.N. Security Council sanctions and has criticised Western embargoes, said it does "not intend to take any part in the measures to implement the EU decisions aimed against Syria."

"We ... will not consider appeals and give consent to searches of vessels sailing under the Russian flag, nor to the application of other restrictive measures to them," Foreign Ministry spokesman Alexander Lukashevich said in a statement.

Russia has faced sharp Western criticism over arms deliveries to the Syrian government. President Vladimir Putin said last month that Moscow was not supplying any weapons that could be used in a civil conflict.




Syria has expanded its chemical weapons arsenal in recent years with help from Iran and by using front organizations to buy sophisticated equipment it claimed was for civilian programs, according to documents and interviews.

The buildup has taken place despite attempts by the United States and other Western countries to block the sale of precursor chemicals and so-called dual-use technology to Damascus, according to the documents.

Concerns about Syria’s chemical weapons arsenal took on new significance this week when a top Syrian official warned that the regime of President Bashar al-Assad would use them “in the event of external aggression.”

The portrait of Syria’s efforts to develop a larger chemical weapons program emerged from E.U. documents, a handful of little-noticed State Department cables released by WikiLeaks and interviews with outside experts.

Arms experts say Syria has pursued a two-pronged strategy to build and grow its chemical weapons stockpile: overt assistance and procurement of chemical precursors and expertise from Iran, coupled with the acquisition of equipment and chemicals from seemingly unwitting businesses in other countries, in many cases through a network of front organizations.



17 comments:

GG said...

Scott~

Sincerely,thank you so much for taking the time you did from your family to help us sort through the other thread. Soon enough these reasons will be fully made known; I thank you for helping us to stay on the narrow but right path that does not lead us to destruction. I am putting this here so the scriptures are not lost for the others if needed.

I wanted you to know this weekend at church there was a message for us about being under attack and how to handle it. It's odd because I believe somewhere on here in days gone by I had seen a posting referencing this very thing but using it for evil's benefit.

It was about Paul and Silas and Lydia. This was in Acts 16:16-40. Notice in verses 17 and 18 how this girl still was possessed and was going around promoting Paul and Silas' work? (This is noted how crafty the evil one can be saying one thing and doing another.)

Our message was about how the devil will give us 100 truths to give us 1 lie that everyone will follow into destruction. How he can come up in many forms even speaking highly of God to mislead us away with the next thing that comes out of its mouth..the LIE.

We talked about prayer, dancing and praising like they did when they could not make what would seem another hour. How the hymns and prayers are our connection to our heavenly home and when the two worlds meet in this realm, the doors will fly open and we are free. How God is ready to answer our prayers but we must keep asking to remove those snares the evil one has set the days and weeks before. Use our talents to break these strongholds, no matter what is told to us.

Right now we may have a similar situation going on and we have a Lydia following us. We must all pray and worship and free this person(s) of these things that bind them as well as restore this wonderful blog.
Now they will say, no need to do this, etc. but, WE MUST when you see it coming. WE know now what it looks like in many forms.

God is our God of peace, hope, love, miracles, sanity and more. I am thinking this person(s) are dealing with something much darker that has a foothold on their lives and they are just miserable. For this reason they are running to and fro each time we move on in peace.

I believe they are being used in a different method here that goes beyond our reasoning. They keep claiming that it is done already, no need to do it. That is the LIE. From what I am seeing, is they are justifying giving up their rewards at the Bema seat and have resigned themselves to that, so they believe they can keep creating harm. We have nothing to lose and everything to gain by praying on these spirits that step forth.

If Lydia could run around promoting Paul and Silas as good when she was full of evil what is to say that is not happening now? These are the messages I received on time this weekend. May we all have a much better week and thank you so much for all you do. We have part of our inheritance here while on earth through the power of the HS, we should utilize that precious gift. :) Here are the scriptures to read.

God Bless!!

GG

GG said...

Scriptures to Meditate On

Acts 16:16-40


Luke 6:22-23

New King James Version (NKJV)
22 Blessed are you when men hate you,
And when they exclude you,
And revile you, and cast out your name as evil,
For the Son of Man’s sake.
23 Rejoice in that day and leap for joy!
For indeed your reward is great in heaven,
For in like manner their fathers did to the prophets.

1 Corinthians 3:7-15
2 Corinthians 5:10
Ephesians 6:7-8
Colossians 3:23-24
Hebrews 10:35-39
Hebrews 11:24-26
2 John 1:8-9
Revelation 3:12
Revelation 22:12-16
Philippians 2:9-11
Colossians 3:1-4
2 Corinthians 4:16-5:9
1Thessalonians 4:13-17
1 Peter 1:3-5

Scott said...

GG - thanks...I posted some interesting articles on the trumpets you might find interesting (just FYI)

Anonymous said...

Stocks basically went no where.
They were down BUT very little...

the two options that EWI has going
forward are still on the table.
I am NOT SURE which one will be
the correct path in the future.

THAT IS UP TO THE MARKET....

But i will say this....any rally
above DOW 13, 339 and the end will BE
DELAYED a long time...

a long time indeed.

Stephen >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

Caver said...

Wow! Finally got a few minutes.

Civil Unrest in America..??!!..that's been the goal of this president from day one....and I'm afraid he's gonna get his wish.

I can only hope and pray that, if it happens, it will be minor and a huge disappointment to the PTB.

Its certainly gonna be interesting....

Ally said...

Frankly Americans are so lethargic and drugged on pharmecueticals the only way you are going to get their slothy like butts moving is to cut off internet, cable electric and phone!
But woe to tptb when they actually wake up!!
of course, I still think...you know what I think!
Both the press is brutalizing Romney today! Can you believe he supports that bad nation Israel and isnt bowing to the pslestinians? (lol, tongue n cheek)

Waterer said...

Ally,

For a site that is read everywhere I find myself wanting to cover my American countrymen and the slights to their integrity. The internet has taken over the world, not just America and there are many hard working people here.
Just don't want us doing the work for the enemies who can't stand us.
Everyone is not drugged up either.

Yes , like the world we need to sit up and take notice of what we can.
I'm just thinking aloud like you were, not disagreeing with your premise. But compared to the rest of the world we have churches we can still attend to worship in on Sundays.
And while the man in Phoenix has suffered loss and is doing jail time for a BIble study in his home, there were many thousands of home meetings last week that were peaceful. Our alertness should be aroused but with remembrance of all the good the Lord has given us. Sometimes I think we sound like Elijah crying out to the Lord that he was the only one left and there were 7,000 that the Lord knew about that Elijah had no knowledge of. There are many faithful and many who care.
Love you,
kr

Anonymous said...

Ally, reminds me of the Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers when the ents get angry and destroy Saruman's fortress in Isengard. According to Tolkien they are difficult to get angry, but a force to deal with when aroused.

Waterer said...

Anon,

Ally is a faithful and precious Sister in the Lord. She cares very deeply about the church and her country. I was just replying because I think we can get too fixed on one side of a problem. Please don't pile on. She is the Lord's .
KR

Anonymous said...

Scott

I have been willing to take all the stoning this blog has pelted me with as long as I had a hope that you would all recognise your error and repent. It is now certain that you are well and truly entrenched in the ‘Colossian Heresy’.

That came as a shock to me when I finally realised what you were ensnared by. There is no more I can do to wake you up and I have no more hope left for you whatsoever – as a result I have shaken you as so much dust from my sandals. You are in God’s hands to face His discipline which will be righteous and merciful.

GG Lydia was a seller of purple fabric and a new convert to Christianity.

The woman with a spirit of divination is un-named and a Pagan - NOT - a believer. It is true the Devil will tell 99% of truth to push a productive lie of only 1%
by his 'angel of light'. There is no new revelation and the written Word is our plumb line to prevent deception.

GG said...

Hi Anon~

Thank you for sharing your insights so kindly, that is a very nice change.

As always still missing the point, but so be it. Today I want us to go out and have a great day. Step out and see what the world has to offer while it is still in one piece. :) I bet we will be surprised all all the good we can do for someone else.

Time is ticking and before you know it, you and I will be face to face and have a nice stroll together in our new home with so many new things we all must sort out:)

I will be praying for you as always.

God Bless!!

GG

Anonymous said...

GG As you are one of those who have declared Anon is unsaved and generally evil, you will not be strolling face to face with Anon as one will be missing!
Perhaps you can answer a simple question – do you believe the Savior has come in the flesh, or not?

GG said...

Auh..anon..you never cease to amaze me :). C'mmm here....(((BIG HUG)))

You know this answer..just trying to create trouble. Let us pray!!

Have a good day!

GG

Hubae said...

GG- I was studying the scriptures you listed (Acts 16: 16-40) and noticed that the version of the Bible I have (NLV) doesn't identify the demon possessed slave girl following Paul and Silas. It does however identify Lydia as a new convert to christianity and a dealer in fine purple cloth and dye. I agree about the evil in the world and pray every day for us to go home soon. Thank you for listing the scriptures and I look forward to meeting you if not in this life then in the next.
Maranatha!!!!!

seeker said...

Hey GG I must say thats a straight forward Bible question deserving a straight forward answer.

Failing to openly confess is always marked down as a NO!

Ally said...

Waterer-:) thanks! I know I must annoy those who walk with a deeper surety in the Lord. I am that rock that gets stuck in your shoe and kind of a pest. Lol. But I do love him very much and try to understand and live the deeper things. I am always questioning and looking for answers.
Anon-speaking for everyone here including GG! A little presumptious maybe but I am certain! YES, JESUS, IN THE FLESH, SON OF THE MOST HIGH, DIED FOR OUR SINS, ATTOINMENT BY THE BLOOD, ROSE FROM THE DEAD, SEATED AT THE RIGHT HAND OF THE FATHER, KEYS TO HEAVEN AND HELL, HAS GONE TO MAKE ROOM FOR US, IS COMING BACK TO GET US SOON! And lots more ;)
Hubae-there is a whole lot of important stuff they conveniently "left out" of almost every version of the bible except for The King James. So if you like the NLV for ease of reading, and many do, please get a KJV to verify information. A concordance is great too! They also have a New King James which is pretty cool.
I have an Episcalpalian friend who only reads The American Standard version. On several occasions we talked about certain things and she would say "where is that?" And I would look it up and read it to her and she would follow along. And lo and behold, its just not in her version. There would have verse 24 and verse 26 and conveniently not include verse 25 and stuff like that.
Of course its always some thing EXTREMELY IMPORTANT that they leave out! !like the power of the blood of Christ!
To quote the church lady from saturday night live. Lol! "how convenient. Could it be satan?"
Seeker/anon-you crack me up! Really, dont yiu have anything better to doith your time than harrass the saints? Id tell you to buy a box of chic tracks and stand on the corner and hand rgem out but please dont! You have oribably driven more people away frim Christ than I could possibly ever imagine! But greater is he than he that is in the world and you have some mighty prayers going up for you and I have NO DOUBT that Jesus himself is going to cime cast out that annoying religous spirit and send it straight to the ABYSS! THANK YOU LORD

Scott said...

Heh :)
Sometimes these "anon" comments actually make me laugh..The one a few posts above succeeded in that effort - thanks for the laugh anon. Yea, I'm "ensnared" allright - LOL