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When I first heard that the Federal Deficit was equal to our yearly economic output, I was horrified.

“We’re DEAD,” I cried. “DEAD!”

I just KNEW that the average American didn’t have the cajones to pay off that kind of debt. And, I certainly knew that no American politician was going to ask their supporters to pay it off.

But, that was then. This is now.

A few weeks ago, I heard that the National Debt was actually worse than we thought. I didn’t pay much attention to that little bit of information, ‘cuz it was something that I had heard in passing. However, just a few moments ago, I find myself having read the information and suddenly understanding the implications.

When I first heard that the Federal Deficit was equal to our yearly economic output, I was horrified.

“We’re DEAD,” I cried. “DEAD!”

I just KNEW that the average American didn’t have the cajones to pay off that kind of debt. And, I certainly knew that no American politician was going to ask their supporters to pay it off.

But, that was then. This is now.

A few weeks ago, I heard that the National Debt was actually worse than we thought. I didn’t pay much attention to that little bit of information, ‘cuz it was something that I had heard in passing. However, just a few moments ago, I find myself having read the information and suddenly understanding the implications.

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The Obama Administration is threatening Jerusalem.

Oh yes, I know that they have phrased their demands as a ‘request’, but that’s US State Department double-speak for ‘ultimatum’. And, when they couched their ultimatum in terms of a “return to pre-1967 borders with agreed swaps”, please remember that the Palestinians are on record as vowing to never ‘swap’ ANYTHING for Jerusalem. Not one inch.

So, let’s dispense with the ‘double-speak’ and say it like it is: The Obama Administration has issued a 30 day ultimatum to Israel, demanding that she agree to give up Jerusalem, or else. My friends, that means…

The Obama Administration is threatening Jerusalem.

Oh yes, I know that they have phrased their demands as a ‘request’, but that’s US State Department double-speak for ‘ultimatum’. And, when they couched their ultimatum in terms of a “return to pre-1967 borders with agreed swaps”, please remember that the Palestinians are on record as vowing to never ‘swap’ ANYTHING for Jerusalem. Not one inch.

So, let’s dispense with the ‘double-speak’ and say it like it is: The Obama Administration has issued a 30 day ultimatum to Israel, demanding that she agree to give up Jerusalem, or else. My friends, that means…

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What a relief. Iran will probably NOT have ‘The Bomb’ until March of next year.

Here’s a quote from Reza Khalili’s website:

I revealed on May 31 that the Revolutionary Guards are now in possession of two nuclear capable warheads, with eight more to be delivered within the next ten months. The Guards expect to have at least two fully armed nuclear warheads before the end of the current Iranian calendar year, March 2012.

Whew! So, it won’t be until NEXT summer that they’ll be able to attack the US!

What a relief. Iran will probably NOT have ‘The Bomb’ until March of next year.

Here’s a quote from Reza Khalili’s website:

I revealed on May 31 that the Revolutionary Guards are now in possession of two nuclear capable warheads, with eight more to be delivered within the next ten months. The Guards expect to have at least two fully armed nuclear warheads before the end of the current Iranian calendar year, March 2012.

Whew! So, it won’t be until NEXT summer that they’ll be able to attack the US!

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On April 4^th, it was my birthday, and like every other April 4^th preceding it, I called my Dad because it was his birthday too. (Yup, I was born on my Dad’s birthday.) We talked for an hour and a half, and at the end of our conversation, my Dad said, “your mother and I watch the Glenn Beck show on the Internet.” I thought, “oh yeah, that Glenn Beck guy.” My Aunt and a couple other friends watch that show, too.

On April 4^th, it was my birthday, and like every other April 4^th preceding it, I called my Dad because it was his birthday too. (Yup, I was born on my Dad’s birthday.) We talked for an hour and a half, and at the end of our conversation, my Dad said, “your mother and I watch the Glenn Beck show on the Internet.” I thought, “oh yeah, that Glenn Beck guy.” My Aunt and a couple other friends watch that show, too.

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From sundown last night, until sundown tonight, Israelis are fasting in remembrance (among other things) of the destruction of both the first and second temples.

Wikipedia has as a pretty good article on the topic, here.

It really is one of the most significant days of the year, and it directly impacts Israeli nationalism. And, in its own way, it reinforces the national identity of Israel and reminds everyone of the mistakes of the past and the hope for the future.

Tisha b’Av is a reminder to us all.

From sundown last night, until sundown tonight, Israelis are fasting in remembrance (among other things) of the destruction of both the first and second temples.

Wikipedia has as a pretty good article on the topic, here.

It really is one of the most significant days of the year, and it directly impacts Israeli nationalism. And, in its own way, it reinforces the national identity of Israel and reminds everyone of the mistakes of the past and the hope for the future.

Tisha b’Av is a reminder to us all.

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