tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28426681.post7872691171502678768..comments2023-11-05T20:19:44.812+13:00Comments on Ambassador Watch: Can Anyone Make Sense Of This?Gavinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03060097218905523899noreply@blogger.comBlogger48125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28426681.post-9470683578952405502008-11-13T09:12:00.000+13:002008-11-13T09:12:00.000+13:00Rachael,Perhaps I'm guilty of wishful thinking her...Rachael,<BR/><BR/>Perhaps I'm guilty of wishful thinking here, but hopefully once Obama begins occupying The White House, and starts confronting the ACTUAL FACTS and REALITIES such as only a president (along with only a handful of others) has access to, he'll become more centrist in his views.<BR/><BR/>I'll never forget a video I once saw of an interview with John F. Kennedy conducted by veteran CBS newsman Walter Cronkite - filmed in August of 1963 (about three months before Kennedy was assassinated).<BR/><BR/>You could tell Kennedy really spoke from the heart about how it was so comparatively easy to make the pre-election speeches and promises, but once a president begins confronting the actual realities, such as having access to highly-classified top-secret information, he begins to realize how limited he really is at effecting actual constructive, long-range change, how limited the U.S. is in altering the failure-oriented policies of other nations it tries to influence, how as president one is surrounded by the best and brightest minds that can be brought together in an administration, and then who often provide contrary information and conflicting advice, and how the speeches are much easier to make than the final decisions, etc.<BR/><BR/>Obama will soon find out what every president before him has: that being an effective president is a LOT harder job than it appears to be on the surface.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28426681.post-36289910252941252642008-11-10T04:33:00.000+13:002008-11-10T04:33:00.000+13:00""The gospel tells us that in Jesus Christ, God th...<EM>""The gospel tells us that in Jesus Christ, God the Father reconciled all things, including you and me, including all humans, with himself."<BR/><BR/>I'm saved without even believing! What a glorious god, indeed!"</EM><BR/><BR/>Sounds good to me. But men create their own gods.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28426681.post-92143693208292438712008-11-09T06:05:00.000+13:002008-11-09T06:05:00.000+13:00"After all, they say they accept the definition of...<EM>"After all, they say they accept the definition of the Hypostatic Union from Chalcedon"</EM><BR/><BR/>Is that anything like the Hypostasis of the Archons, Jared? ;-)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28426681.post-54568672732408044662008-11-08T18:36:00.000+13:002008-11-08T18:36:00.000+13:00Well, I gave that WCG Trinitarian Theology paper a...Well, I gave that WCG Trinitarian Theology paper a read-through. They sure like Karl Barth, don't they. I agree with a comment above that the WCG is kind of groping in the dark, more or less retracing the steps that the Catholic Church already took. Really, they could save themselves the trouble and just swim the Tiber. After all, they say they accept the definition of the Hypostatic Union from Chalcedon -- though they don't realise it, that's really not terribly far from accepting the definer of the Hypostatic Union at Chalcedon, St. Leo the Great, whose definition was acclaimed by the Chalcedonian Fathers as St. Peter speaking through the Pope.<BR/><BR/>One passage in their paper leaped out at me, the part where they decried the "Latin" theology that insisted Christ's human nature was sinless and pure. No way, the paper insists -- the Logos assumed a fallen, sinful, corrupt human nature!<BR/><BR/>So much for the doctrine they drilled into our heads back in the early 1990s about it being impossible for Jesus to sin . . . . I just have to wonder, then -- if Christ reconciled sinful humanity to God, who reconciled Christ's sinful human nature to God?<BR/><BR/>Those poor saps still haven't figured it out yet.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28426681.post-87175063912747460062008-11-08T13:30:00.000+13:002008-11-08T13:30:00.000+13:00Leonardo - just to clarify, Bill O'Reilly provides...Leonardo - just to clarify, Bill O'Reilly provides free access to this commentary from stratfor.com. George Freidman is the name of the person who actually does this type of analysis. I believe that good ol' Bill does use some of his commentary for his talking points memo on the show. I think it will be interesting to see in March or April what exactly everyone's opinion of Obama will be then.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13228531006955465637noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28426681.post-29595423228539147032008-11-08T11:00:00.000+13:002008-11-08T11:00:00.000+13:00Leo,Regarding Islamic Fundamentalists, take a look...Leo,<BR/><BR/>Regarding Islamic Fundamentalists, take a look at this essay. I don't agree with all of it, but the categorization of Bin Laden's own words is startling.<BR/><BR/><BR/>http://www.independent.org/pdf/tir/tir_13_01_2_payne.pdf<BR/><BR/><BR/>Paul RayAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28426681.post-10004071804343718042008-11-08T08:00:00.000+13:002008-11-08T08:00:00.000+13:00Hey, Rachael, thank you for that link to the Bill ...Hey, Rachael, thank you for that link to the Bill O'Reilly article.<BR/><BR/>I’m not a huge fan of O’Reilly, but he seems to have presented a fairly balanced perspective in that particular article.<BR/><BR/>It's a habit of mine to print off a hard copy of articles like this and file them away in my "prediction" folder, just to check up and see how accurate or inaccurate people's prognostications end up being when compared against the actual record.<BR/><BR/>Truly do I hope the best for the soon-to-be new President of the United States, but must admit to having some very serious reservations about Obama - as history too often shows that RHETORIC does not always translate into RESULTS.<BR/><BR/>The U.S. just has too many enemies in this world to be able to afford a President who proves to be weak in foreign affairs – especially in dealing with Islamic fundamentalism and potential events in the wider Middle East - but hopefully Biden can make up for Obama’s lack of experience in this area.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28426681.post-43028771929779427172008-11-08T01:42:00.000+13:002008-11-08T01:42:00.000+13:00After noticing the comments of Bob & Rob under...After noticing the comments of <I>Bob & Rob</I> under the heading <I>Quack Attack</I> (with the <I>Lame Duck</I> period of government) are we headed for the <I>Obamanation of Desolation</I>? (sic, sic, sick)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28426681.post-3780475168402452462008-11-08T01:00:00.000+13:002008-11-08T01:00:00.000+13:00"There's an interesting parallel between Obama and..."There's an interesting parallel between Obama and the late Diana, Princess of Wales. Both provoked a kind of mass hysteria - not only in the UK and the USA but also around the world."<BR/><BR/>It's not interesting at all.<BR/><BR/>So did the Beatles, the Rolling Stones, Britney Spears, Madonna, Michael Jackson and Chewbacca. <BR/><BR/>see? see...? This is what mental masturbation is!<BR/><BR/>Not that it matters, however <BR/><BR/>Obama - WikiName<BR/>Name: obama Origin: African Etymology: {{{etymology}}} Meaning (no case): bending, leaning ... The name Obama is said to be a Luo name (male) from Western Kenya. <BR/><BR/>Hebrew has nothing to do with anything unless one is Hebrew. And then it has nothing to do with anything for the Hebrew person. The meaning of names in some COG thinking is truly useless thought.<BR/><BR/>Waterhouse was sent to water the House of God, i.e. the church. More like pee on it to me, or perhaps hose it down and put out the fires of critical thinking. <BR/><BR/>Tkach was a weaver. Weaving schemes and themes that signified nothing. <BR/><BR/>Armstrong had a strong arm as in strong arming the brethren to give and comply without oversight.<BR/><BR/>Rod is the Rod of Iron we all just know will force the love of God, truth and Church into people, or else.<BR/><BR/>Weinland means "he who whines" because they both need to be in the witness protection program.<BR/><BR/>Flurry rhymes with slurry as in slurred speech.<BR/><BR/>Graham means bland cracker designed to lessen sexual urges. <BR/><BR/>Hinn means "he who hinders" <BR/><BR/>Bush means "he who hears the voice of God through vegetation." <BR/><BR/>amenAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28426681.post-65315974173406005192008-11-07T22:03:00.000+13:002008-11-07T22:03:00.000+13:00There's an interesting parallel between Obama and ...There's an interesting parallel between Obama and the late Diana, Princess of Wales. Both provoked a kind of mass hysteria - not only in the UK and the USA but also around the world.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28426681.post-44828296294342060152008-11-07T16:19:00.000+13:002008-11-07T16:19:00.000+13:00Well, at least Barack got Jared commenting again.W...Well, at least Barack got Jared commenting again.<BR/><BR/>Welcome back Jared!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28426681.post-84178688549308464772008-11-07T15:07:00.000+13:002008-11-07T15:07:00.000+13:00Hey Robert, that's some fancy etymology you've got...Hey Robert, that's some fancy etymology you've got there. So Obama is lightning from heaven, Satan.<BR/><BR/>I guess you're right. After all, on the day after the election, the Illinois Lottery "Pick 3" winning numbers came up (wait for it) . . .<BR/><BR/>666Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28426681.post-34614659393055781862008-11-07T13:02:00.000+13:002008-11-07T13:02:00.000+13:00Anonymous wrote:Sorry, but the scriptures state ju...Anonymous wrote:<BR/><B>Sorry, but the scriptures state just the opposite. Mankind is alienated from God until repentence and the sacrifice of Jesus Christ reconciles us to God the Father.<BR/><BR/>Shame on you, Keith Brittain, for putting your name on this document!</B><BR/><BR/>I agree with Anonymous! The scriptures do support that view that man is alienated from God. <BR/><BR/>BUT THEN SO DOES MOST EVERY RELIGION INCLUDING ENVIROMENTALISM! <BR/><BR/>I wonder why Anonymous doesn't question why that is?<BR/><BR/>As to all you fallen ones, I'll give you the keys to success with God, for only $24.95! No divine mimicry here!<BR/><BR/>For the really devout among you, 33% of your income will do nicely!<BR/><BR/>I'll even print up the books with or without crosses! AMERICAN KABUKIhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11064036099785125749noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28426681.post-86098036438108318772008-11-07T12:16:00.000+13:002008-11-07T12:16:00.000+13:00Hello - I think this is a very interesting analysi...Hello - I think this is a very interesting analysis of what may happen in the near term Obama administration.<BR/><BR/>http://www.billoreilly.com/blog?action=viewBlog&blogID=-542816584675575929Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13228531006955465637noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28426681.post-44943785663762388982008-11-07T12:02:00.000+13:002008-11-07T12:02:00.000+13:00"... Obama ... a committed socialist,"Where do peo..."... Obama ... a committed socialist,"<BR/><BR/>Where do people get bizarre ideas like this? Did you just read it in some conspiracy theory laced email? <BR/><BR/>His campaign received huge donations from capitalist corporations. I doubt he will do anything to upset his sponsors. <BR/><BR/>But of course I find most people (especially WCG alumni don't even know what "socialist" means).<BR/><BR/>"... ignorant about economics,..."<BR/><BR/>Apparently actual economists, poeple who spend their lives studying economics would disagree with you:<BR/>edstates/displaystory.cfm?STORY_ID=12342127<BR/><BR/>"... and clueless about foreign policy...."<BR/><BR/>The previous president had not even traveled outside of his own country before becoming president. Now we have a president who has actually lived outside the US, traveled outside the US and has close family members born outside the US. Polls done outside the US found that Obama was favored over McCain by a wide majority in almost every country.<BR/><BR/>"...They will expect payback for getting him to the White House...."<BR/><BR/>Again his campaign was heavily funded by corporate donations. Hardly "hard left."Robhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13698285667289042620noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28426681.post-71457205597857386842008-11-07T11:04:00.000+13:002008-11-07T11:04:00.000+13:00I wonder what Barak Obama means in Slabovian or Hi...I wonder what Barak Obama means in Slabovian or Hindistanian? How about Estonian or Portugese? Who ever started the idea that there was some magic in what a name meant in Hebrew? <BR/><BR/>Isra-EL "He struggles with EL" and just about everyone else they run up against. <BR/><BR/>The reason so many Italians are named "TONY" is because back in the old country, when they loaded them up for Ellis Island, NY, they just stamped "TO NY" on their heads.....Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28426681.post-64770223033860480332008-11-07T11:00:00.000+13:002008-11-07T11:00:00.000+13:00"If it weren't for increased government, massive d..."If it weren't for increased government, massive debt, loss of civil liberties, and Vietnam Part II, then I think McCain may have had a better chance."<BR/><BR/>Yes, that, and the fact that he was John McCain. It would have been an uphill slog no matter who the Republican candidate was, but the Democrats were pretty much assured of victory when McCain won the nomination. The Republicans were notably unmotivated to support "their" candidate until he chose Sarah Palin as his running mate, but that was probably too little, too late, and while she got the party base majority excited, she also worried and alienated a good minority of her party (while freaking out the Democrats who engaged in sick and twisted rape/sexual degradation fantasies about her). Well, the Republicans still might have been able to pull it off until the financial disaster -- after that, it was pretty much over, and it's amazing that McCain did as well as he did. I did cast my vote for McCain, but I couldn't really "support" him -- it's just that Obama would have been much worse, and a vote for McCain was the only reasonable chance of preventing Obama's election. Hopefully I'll be proved wrong.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28426681.post-82661444279771683772008-11-07T09:34:00.000+13:002008-11-07T09:34:00.000+13:00larry said, "The reason Ron Paul didn't win is tha...larry said, "The reason Ron Paul didn't win is that he is nutty as a fruitcake."<BR/><BR/>MY COMMENT - That's funny: an Armstrongite calling someone else "nutty as a fruit cake".<BR/><BR/>RichardAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28426681.post-19297240326674604912008-11-07T09:17:00.000+13:002008-11-07T09:17:00.000+13:00Anonymous 9:13 wrote:"It's a done deal folks. It's...Anonymous 9:13 wrote:<BR/>"It's a done deal folks. It's going to happen because there is no other option for Israel now! Israel WILL act! You need to be storing up food, water, and necessary emergency supplies. The next six months are going to be trying times."<BR/><BR/>Sorry, Anonymous 9:13, but you just don't know what you are talking about.<BR/><BR/>Hey, why don't you start writing articles for Willy Dankenbring's magazine. I'm sure your "Oh my, the sky is falling, the sky is falling" mentality will fit right in there!<BR/><BR/>It's true that Israel may have to act with respect to Iranian nuclear intentions, but to say Obama (whom I don't trust, by the way, and didn't vote for) will abandon Israel is rather foolish.<BR/><BR/>What do you base this statement upon - you're deep and unfailing understanding of prophecy?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28426681.post-77350651640518640522008-11-07T09:09:00.000+13:002008-11-07T09:09:00.000+13:00Sorry, Larry, America is a republic, NOT a democra...Sorry, Larry, America is a republic, NOT a democracy.<BR/><BR/>Read the history of the founding era - the Founders warned against a democracy, and instead chose a republic.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28426681.post-33720604273450952062008-11-07T09:06:00.000+13:002008-11-07T09:06:00.000+13:00Paul Ray wrote:"Why is Ron Paul "nutty as a fruitc...Paul Ray wrote:<BR/>"Why is Ron Paul "nutty as a fruitcake?" Care to explain?"<BR/><BR/>There you go again, Paul, asking people to actually explain their nutty assertions, and thereby forcing them to have to think through and come up with evidence for what they so confidently say!!<BR/><BR/>Don't you think that's asking a bit much for some of the commentators on this blog site?!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28426681.post-69504659212334352052008-11-07T07:08:00.000+13:002008-11-07T07:08:00.000+13:00Robert noted:Barack O bama:Barack, also transliter...Robert noted:<BR/><BR/>Barack O bama:<BR/><BR/>Barack, also transliterated as Baraq in Hebrew, is LIGHTNING (Strongs Hebrew word 1300). Even in Greek, Barak is LIGHTNING (Strongs Greek word 913) <BR/><BR/>Robert....cut the Gerald Waterhouse crap.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28426681.post-17611719235431487322008-11-07T05:08:00.000+13:002008-11-07T05:08:00.000+13:00Barack O bama:Barack, also transliterated as Baraq...Barack O bama:<BR/><BR/>Barack, also transliterated as Baraq in Hebrew, is LIGHTNING (Strongs Hebrew word 1300). Even in Greek, Barak is LIGHTNING (Strongs Greek word 913) <BR/><BR/>“O” or “U”. It is primarily used as a conjunction to join concepts together.<BR/><BR/>BAMA (Strongs Hebrew word 1116) is used to refer to the “Heights” of Heaven (Isaiah 14:14).<BR/><BR/>Barack O Bama would translate literally as Lightning and the “Heights” of the sky or heaven!<BR/><BR/>http://sollogs.com/news/satanbarack.htmlRobert https://www.blogger.com/profile/12120572010028667586noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28426681.post-83175680586821791592008-11-07T04:34:00.000+13:002008-11-07T04:34:00.000+13:00"The reason Ron Paul didn't win is that he is nutt..."The reason Ron Paul didn't win is that he is nutty as a fruitcake."<BR/><BR/>Why is Ron Paul "nutty as a fruitcake?" Care to explain?<BR/><BR/><BR/>Paul RayAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28426681.post-69687482060407943572008-11-07T03:53:00.000+13:002008-11-07T03:53:00.000+13:00What I already don't like and didn't realize until...What I already don't like and didn't realize until election night is that Joe Biden concurrently ran for re-election to his senate seat, and won. I don't think an American should be able to run for two offices at the same time, now that he won, he will obviously resign his newly re-elected senate seat and that position will be appointed by the governer of Delware and the appointee will serve a full senate term without ever having been elected to the office. This is probably going to happen with the guy he has asked to be his cheif of staff and with John Kerry (who was also just re-elected) if he is tapped for secretary of state.<BR/><BR/>That isn't democracy, that is uncomfortably close to something far less appealing.<BR/><BR/>In the meantime, Obama will be my new president on 20 January 2009 and I'll support him until he gives me solid reasons not to.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com