Category Archives: World Events

Iran Enjoying Its 15 Minutes of Fame

Posted on February 15, 2012 by

NYT | State Media Says Iran Will Cut Oil to 6 European Nations Iran struck back against a European oil embargo by cutting supplies to six European countries Wednesday as state media in Tehran said that President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad was … Continue reading →

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Israel Blames Iran for Embassy Bombings

Posted on February 13, 2012 by

According to Prime Minister Netanyahu, and we have to assume he has a little better information than we do, Iran is responsible for the Israeli embassy bombings that took place in India and Georgia today. The bombing of an Israeli … Continue reading →

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Is Iran Fulfilling Biblical Prophesy?

Posted on February 6, 2012 by

Please don’t run away! We haven’t lost it and gone the way of kooks. Biblical prophesy is a tricky thing and I don’t give an ounce of credit to modern day "prophets." While biblical prophesy is indeed real, as evident … Continue reading →

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January 30th, 1933

Posted on January 30, 2012 by

When Adolf Hitler walked into the presidential office of Paul von Hindenburg to become chancellor, the Old Gentleman was so annoyed he would hardly look at him. He had been kept waiting while Hitler and conservative leader Alfred Hugenberg argued … Continue reading →

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War Games: Iran Blames US and Israel for Car Bomb That Killed Nuclear Research Scientists

Posted on January 11, 2012 by

No, it wasn’t one of those typical boring car bombs. You know the kinds in the mobster movies where the poor guys leaves his house or a restaurant, gets in his car, starts the ignition, and KABOOM!. Heck no. Mr. … Continue reading →

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A Look at Hitler’s Decision and Fatal Mistakes

Posted on January 10, 2012 by

I am a big fan of WWII but particularly the political aspects between Germany, the Soviet Union and Great Britain. The 1930′s are the most interesting times as Hitler manifested his weltanschauung from the power of his Nazi Germany. I … Continue reading →

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Christianity Still Leads Globally

Posted on January 2, 2012 by

Pew Research‘s Global Christianity  A comprehensive demographic study of more than 200 countries finds that there are 2.18 billion Christians of all ages around the world, representing nearly a third of the estimated 2010 global population of 6.9 billion. Christians … Continue reading →

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Happy New Year!!

Posted on December 31, 2011 by

As always, Happy New Year from all of us at the WE! May 2012 be all you hope it will be!

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While US Bleeds in Afghanistan, China Invests

Posted on December 30, 2011 by

The US is currently thoroughly occupied in Afghanistan. The ten year war has brought several achievements in the war on terror but has largely failed in expanding Kabul’s control over the country. The war there has offered great stories of … Continue reading →

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Kim Jong Il Kicks the Bucket at 69

Posted on December 18, 2011 by

No one lives forever, not even ruthless dictators. While Kim Jong Il’s death is not likely to bring relief to his malnourished and oppressed nation, it is a step in the right direction. Not only for his people but for … Continue reading →

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President Obama and Iraqi Prime Minister Maliki Place Wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier

Posted on December 12, 2011 by

Historical?

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Higgs boson possibly discovered at CERN.

Posted on December 12, 2011 by

While some people are dull-wittedly attacking Gingrich for his supposed “futurist concocted malarkey” the future is beautifully unfolding right in front of our eyes.  Researches at CERN–the European Laboratory for Particle Physics–may have found evidence of a particle known as … Continue reading →

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Gingrich’s Lunar Fantasies?

Posted on December 11, 2011 by

At the GOP debate in Des Moines, Iowa, Mitt Romney made lite of Newt Gingrich’s grande idea of building a lunar colony for the purpose of mining the moon. “Asked where he and Gingrich differed, Romney said, ”We could start … Continue reading →

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Egypt Voters Endorse Islamists for Parliament

Posted on December 1, 2011 by

It’s about democracy and all. NYT | Early Results in Egypt Show a Mandate for Islamists CAIRO — Islamists claimed a decisive victory on Wednesday as early election results put them on track to win a dominant majority in Egypt’s … Continue reading →

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