Shawnster

Depends on how it was spun. What the PR machine says. Trump will claim victory regardless. I don't recall what the stated goal of this war was. If it was to remove Iran's ability to make nuclear weapons, then it was a success, no? The United States never claimed the goal was to invade and take over the country, did it? Why not? Do you think these kings must win every war they fight? Where does the Bible say this? Russia is King of the North. He's also a king. Yet looks like he's loosing the war in Ukraine. Or, at least, that war isn't going as they hoped. Some would say the United States lost the Vietnam War. The US was part of the King of the South during that time. Did the US lose being part of the King of the South after that war?

Trump to address nation after saying U.S. may leave war within weeks President Trump is set to address the nation on the Iran war at 9 p.m. Eastern time on Wednesday night, with White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt saying he would be providing "an important update," without providing further details. https://www.npr.org/2026/04/01/nx-s1-5769805/iran-war-trump

2011 *** dx86-26 Beliefs Clarified *** feet of Nebuchadnezzar’s dream image (Da 2): kr 177; w12 6/15 15-16, 19 https://www.jw.org/finder?wtlocale=E&docid=1200277174&srctype=wol&srcid=share&par=1 69

Partially represents. Yes, it's very clear. Fascinating how almost immediately after the most recent clarification of what the feet of iron and clay symbolized that it seems we had daily evidence to support the understanding. Just remember it's a dual world power. US events might steal the limelight but the feet symbolize life in the UK just as much. They can get pretty saucy over there, too.

Assigned.... I like that idea. Instead of simply a choice, this continues doing something for Jehovah. Making yourself available for opportunities or assignments.

There is an African proverb that says "when elephants fight, the grass gets trampled."

Except when the pope agrees with the war.

Well, yeah... My wife knows my plans on traveling the stars. I think her attitude is wait and see.

Enthroned... Excellent choice of words

Just ignore the times Jehovah warned Israel to not expand its borders. (Deuteronomy 2:4, 5) 4 And give this command to the people: “You will pass by the border of your brothers, the descendants of Eʹsau, who are dwelling in Seʹir, and they will be afraid of you, and you must be very careful. 5 Do not engage in hostilities with them, for I will not give you any of their land, not even the space of a footprint, because I have given Mount Seʹir to Eʹsau as his possession. https://www.jw.org/finder?wtlocale=E&pub=nwtsty&srctype=wol&bible=5002005&srcid=share (Deuteronomy 2:9) 9 Jehovah then said to me, ‘Do not engage in hostilities or in war with Moʹab, for I will not give you any of his land as a possession because I have given Ar as a possession to the descendants of Lot. https://www.jw.org/finder?wtlocale=E&pub=nwtsty&srctype=wol&bible=5002009&srcid=share (Deuteronomy 32:8) 8 When the Most High gave the nations their inheritance, When he divided the sons of Adam from one another, He fixed the boundary of the peoples With regard for the number of the sons of Israel. https://www.jw.org/finder?wtlocale=E&pub=nwtsty&srctype=wol&bible=5032008&srcid=share

SEOUL, March 24 (Korea Bizwire) — South Korea will tighten enforcement of a vehicle rationing system for public-sector employees as it braces for potential oil supply disruptions stemming from prolonged tensions in the Middle East, the climate ministry said Tuesday, signaling a broader shift toward emergency energy conservation measures. Beginning Wednesday, authorities will step up oversight of a five-day rotation scheme that restricts driving based on the final digit of a vehicle’s license plate, effectively barring each group from the road one weekday. According to this the restriction is for public-sector (or government) employees and there will be one day they are restricted from driving.

America Produces The Most Oil. So Why Are Gas Prices Surging? If the United States is the world’s largest oil producer—in fact, if we are energy independent—then why are we still at the mercy of global events? And how can prices spike instantly when the gasoline in the tank was made from cheaper oil weeks ago? People like easy answers, such as “corporate greed.” That is emotionally satisfying, but it doesn’t tell the full story. What’s happening is a function of global markets, supply chain realities, and predictable patterns in consumer behavior. In fact, much of what we’re seeing is exactly how the system is designed to work. The U.S. leads the world in oil production, but oil isn’t priced locally, nor are prices set by oil companies. Because the U.S. exports oil to the global markets, it’s priced globally by traders bidding for oil. That is a distinction many people do not realize. https://www.forbes.com/sites/rrapier/2026/03/20/america-produces-the-most-oil-so-why-are-gas-prices-surging/

Look at the last bullet point. it is designed to work in support of, not in place of, existing UN principal organs (like the Security Council) and operational agencies. So, work in cooperation with the Security Council, of which the United States is a permanent member with veto power. The UN will never accomplish anything the US opposes so long as the US can veto any proposed action. Same holds true with any of the other permanent members - UK, France, Russia, and China. This is why the UN is ineffective. It has no real power because the US & UK (King of the South) is eternally at odds with Russia & China (King of the North).

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