| #1 Some of this makes little sense to me, as the Russians seem to be furthering the declared targets of terrorists. Targeting energy supplies, especially to the US and our European allies to destroy us economically has been the stated goal of many a jihadi video. The strategy Russia is employing seems at cross purposes to their own main source of survival in a global downturn, as boycotting their oil and gas sales and suspending WTO and other harsh measures to stem their push into Georgia also will hurt economically. They declare sovereign rights to protect territory, fight Islamists, and are fiercely proud and intend to take their place on the world stage. With all the strutting of their military feathers lately, why would they jeopardize their standing in the eyes of the EU, NATO, and the UN? Georgians firing on journalists trying to see the damage done by Russian bombs and get at the truth, so justice and freedom prevail, also makes little sense. On the other hand, I am reading an intriguing book that is making sense out of it all and I highly recommend it: Epicenter by Joel C Rosenberg. I personally have always placed Ezekiel 38-40 after Revelation, chapter 20, and the peaceful land restored from war attacked following the Millenium. My personal difference in interpretation doesn't alter this guys incredible insight from a unique viewpoint any. He has Iran and Russia as allies in the battle over Israel/Jerusalem. The good news is 1/3 of Assyria(Iraq) and 1/3 of Egypt are good guys on the right side of things in this battle. Also, a God-fearing King of the East arises, as well as one from the Land of the Rising Sun. The author actually has credibility and has worked as a government consultant and has an interesting array of friends. I used to give Pooty the benefit of the doubt, but if he is in league with Dinner-jacket, he's very, very dangerous. This is nothing less than a plot to control the world from space, if Rosenberg is correct. |