Karen R.
Nov 15 2005, 09:26 PM
This is the 10th Anniversary of Solana's Barcelona Process of 1995 held in Barcelona, Spain. Well................this
could be "it" -- the "confirming" we've been waiting for.
http://www.euromedbarcelona.org/EN/Proceso...QueEsElProceso/This is a very good site that explains alot. It would be better if you read it yourself. There is, however, some key things I'd like to point out.
* The Barcelona Process was organized by Solana ( who is connected to the number 666 two different significant ways that relate to his high position.)
* It is a covenant with "many" (Dan. 9:27)
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Full members of the Barcelona Process are:
25 Member States of the European Union. 2 countries, Romania and Bulgaria, that are candidates to join the European Union, which have already signed an Accession Agreement
Croatia (a candidate to join the EU, which began accession talks on 3rd October)
10 countries from the southern Mediterranean shore: Algeria, Palestinian Authority, Egypt, Israel, Jordan, Lebanon, Morocco, Syria, Tunisia, and Turkey (already part of the Euro-Mediterranean Partnership, the latter began EU accession talks on 3rd October)
The European Parliament, the European Commission, and the Secretariat-General of the Council of the EU
* It is a "confirming" of a (previous) covenant (Dan. 9:27)
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The Barcelona Summit, to be held the 27th and 28th of November, will signify the political reinforcement of a unique process of regional co-operation, initiated in 1995 when Spain held the European Union Presidency.
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The Barcelona Summit aims to launch a new phase in Euro-Mediterranean relations, to meet the demands created by major changes on the international scene, and within the European Union itself.
* Another name for the Barcelona Process is the Euro-Mediterranean Partnership a.k.a. "Euro-Med" *I think this is so interesting:*
Look at the letters! Euro-Med = EU Romed
* The reason behind the Euro-Med is "Peace and Safety"
* The Neighborhood Policy, or ENP, is a "strengthening" of the Euro-Med. It comes into full effect January 1st, 2007 and ends December 31st, 2013 - a period of 7 years. Many "Action Plans" with Mediterranean countries, including Israel and the PA (that doesn't even have a state yet) are already in place. These Action Plans are changes that partner countries must make before the slated timeframe of the ENP. If they comply with the rules and regulations that the EU sets forth, partner countries reap many financial benefits and rewards. (In other words -- they are being bribed to change.)
* Solana has scored a position in Gaza.
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Political control
· The EU's Political and Security Committee will exercise, under the responsibility of the EU Council, the political control and strategic direction of the Mission. High Representative Javier Solana will give guidance to the Head of Mission through the EU Special Representative for the MEPP.
http://www.eu-del.org.il/english/whatsnew.asp?id=518* Solana has said previously that during this Barcelona Summit on Nov 27th and 28th that a suprise announcement will be made. I wonder what it could be? It could be REAL GOOD!!!
I'll be watching!
Karen R.
Nov 26 2005, 07:13 PM
Well......to put it mildly.....my stomach did a flip-flop when I read a certain part in this article. I put that part in red with big letters so you'd not have a chance to miss it. Maybe your stomach will do a flip-flop too.
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Toward a partnership of hope
By Javier Solana
This week we mark the 10th anniversary of the Euro-Mediterranean partnership by returning to the city where it all began: Barcelona. Ten years ago I was particularly proud to preside over the launch of a unique venture: the "Barcelona process." At the heart of that lay an inspiring vision of our relations with the Mediterranean partners, but also a call to duty. To create a zone of shared security and shared solidarity, of open markets and open societies across the Mediterranean. The way we pledged to achieve these goals was through true partnership and close cooperation between governments and citizens.
The launching of the Barcelona process was an integral part of Europe's response to the post-Cold War situation and to globalization. Above all it was a political act. It not only recognized our interdependence, but also created a new "Mediterranean identity." In the past 10 years, there is much that we have achieved. We are working together across the full spectrum of government responsibilities: economy, security, governance and more. No issue is considered "too sensitive" to put on the agenda. The Barcelona process has also solidified a network of interlocutors beyond governments and it has been a great laboratory of ideas.
But clearly our world has also changed since 1995. This is the post-9/11 era and we have to come to terms with it. In many respects, the Mediterranean runs the risk of becoming a dangerous crossroads of many of the perils of the modern world: poverty, poor governance, terrorism, human trafficking and political extremism. At the same time, this sea remains our joint heritage and a unique platform for cooperation. I believe we should remain true to the original Barcelona vision, while adjusting our partnership to focus on new challenges. Above all, we must inject a greater dose of urgency in everything we do. The problems are piling up fast while our capacity to respond has to keep pace.
The Euro-Med partnership is not the only international framework for multilateral cooperation with this region. But it is the most developed and in many ways preferred one. The reason is that it promotes both security and reform simultaneously. We reject those who insist that we should sequence things, saying that either conflict resolution or political reform must come first. Barcelona is about pursuing both reform and security at the same time.
It is true that the Barcelona process was born of the hopes of the Oslo peace talks. And clearly, the absence of peace between Israelis and Palestinians casts a shadow over our work. But Barcelona was about supporting the peace process, not supplanting it.
Moreover, we Europeans have been working nonstop to promote a peace accord. We have long been by far the largest donor to the Palestinians. We are now also engaged in the diplomatic process through the Quartet and in the area of security. Take our training efforts for the Palestinian police plus, our new mission as third-party monitors at a border-crossing in Gaza. These are big changes since 1995 when Europe was not directly engaged, either diplomatically or operationally, in the peace process.
Security and reform go hand in hand. Thus, we must step up our cooperation on new security threats and inject new impetus into our work on political and economic modernization. There can be no mistake: Promoting democracy, pluralism and human rights was part of the original Barcelona recipe. For us Europeans, these are essential values. That is why it is natural to seek to promote them abroad and why we are glad that our Mediterranean partners agree on their importance. We all know that successful governments must meet the aspirations of their people.
What are we doing concretely? We are providing monitoring and assistance for the organization of elections. This often attracts headlines. But we are also working on the "building blocks" of democracy, through support for civil society, by strengthening the capacities and independence of the judiciary, and by promoting respect for human rights.
Many Mediterranean countries say they want to advance on the path of political reform but that it should be home-grown and that they need help. I agree. So I am pleased that the EU will launch a so-called governance facility. This will not be a cosmetic initiative, but one that, over seven years, will offer several hundred million euros to those countries that are making the greatest efforts concerning governance reform. They can then spend the extra money on the priorities they have set themselves. This is what I call a true partnership for political reform.
We should also give more money to education and we will. Education is the silver bullet. Concretely, this means improving standards, eradicating illiteracy, reforming the curriculum, and ensuring equality between girls and boys. Education also means openness to each other's ideas. That is why we should increase international exchanges across the Mediterranean.
Managing the growing challenge of migration adroitly is another test of our partnership. Legal migration is an economic and demographic imperative for Europe, which must get better at integrating those who seek a better life on its shores. But illegal migration is often based on a cynical exploitation of the weak by human traffickers. All of us, countries of origin, transit and destination, have an interest in tackling these unscrupulous networks.
There will be a lot of speeches and declarations at the summit. Amid all this, let us remember that the Euro-Med partnership is there to serve our citizens, to prepare our societies for a challenging future. For me, the Barcelona process is essentially a project of hope and a means to banish hopelessness. It is our collective duty and our common interest to realize its full potential.
Javier Solana is the EU's high representative for the Common Foreign & Security Policy (CFSP).
http://www.haaretz.com/hasen/spages/650043.htmlSo? How'd yours do?
Zephaniah
Nov 28 2005, 01:57 AM
Please note before reading. I am not saying Javier Solana is the Antichrist. All I am trying to do here is compare well known prophecies in the Scriptures concerning the Antichrist and the feats he will accomplish, with public knowledge of the man, Javier Solana. Another man could well fulfil all these prophecies. But the best we can do until "that Wicked" is finally revealed (2nd Thessalonians 2:8) is to make an educated guess as much as the signs of the times allow. I don't know if the European Neighbourhood Policy is the "seven year covenant with many" or not, all we can do is wait and see.
Luke 21:28
And when these things begin to come to pass, then look up, and lift up your heads; for your redemption draweth nigh.
He shall use peace to destroy many (Daniel 8:25)
Javier Solana has brokered peace agreements throughout the world. His role as High Representative was initially to be involved in bringing Russia and the Caucasus regions closer to Europe. He would also be heavily involved in the Middle East.
Quote: "666. In December the Vienna European Council expressed the opinion that the Secretary-General of the Council and High Representative for the CFSP should be appointed as soon as possible and be a personality with a strong political profile. It invited the Council to prepare common strategies on Russia, Ukraine, the Mediterranean region and the western Balkans, on the understanding that the first would be on Russia. Welcoming the new impetus given to the debate on a common European policy on security and defence, the European Council also noted that the CFSP should be backed by credible operational capabilities
He was a key player in brokering Iran's suspension of its nuclear programme, although this deal has since fallen through. He is also involved in bringing Turkey closer to the EU. The current peace process in the Middle East is much a result of this man's doing. Israel initially refused to meet the Quartet who were pushing for the Gaza disengagement to kick-start the "roadmap to peace".
Quote: "Some officials believe Sharon doesn't want Israelis meeting with the Quartet envoys to make sure his "unilateral" pullout plan doesn't look like a diplomatic move. Sharon has portrayed the plan as a security measure meant to reduce friction between Israelis and Palestinians.
The EU has pledged to boost the Palestinian economy with 60 million Euros, and Europe is already training the Palestinian police force. All efforts for peace in the Middle East are already supported by the EU through the Barcelona Process, which started in 1995. When asked how he has been so successful, Javier Solana says the key to his achievement is to never make enemies, and never ask a question to which you do not know or like the answer to.
Javier Solana is now personally involved in the EU's peace efforts in the Middle East. He will be visiting Gaza, Israel and the surrounding nations to co-ordinate a new agreement brokered with the Palestinians, the Israelis and the Quartet (EU, UN, US and Russia) whereby the EU will monitor the Gaza border with Egypt at Rafah. This is the first time Israel has even allowed a third party to monitor border crossings during the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. And that it is the EU is especially significant - seeing just a few years ago Ariel Sharon told Javier Solana that the EU should let Israel deal with its own affairs, for Israelis up until now considered the EU to be just a financial benefactor rather that a strong regional power. Javier Solana replied to Sharon that Israel "had to deal with the EU whether he liked it or not". But everything is happening just like the Bible said it would.
He shall honour the God of forces (Daniel 11:38)
He was commissioned to be Secretary General of NATO in 1995. He served on that post during the conflict in Bosnia. He was the only NATO Secretary General who had the power to decide when and where to bomb. Some accuse him of turning NATO - a purely defence organization into an Atlantic attack force, when he sent bombers to break up Yugoslavia using depleted-Uranium shells.
Javier Solana was responsible for brokering an agreement with Russia over the future NATO expansion to former Soviet satellite countries, of which Russia previously had great reservations about - NATO being a former cold war adversary. He was given a standing ovation by leaders who though such a deal was impossible. His expansion plan for NATO would see many members added to the club, which now has relations with almost every country in the Northern Hemisphere.
In 1999 he was commissioned to be the Secretary General of the WEU, the European Union's "military arm". He is currently the West's only foreign minister that is capable of deploying troops on the ground.
On July 12th, 2004 he was appointed head of the European Defence Agency, a body which aims to streamline European Defence initiatives.
Quote: "The need to bolster Europe's military capabilities to match our aspirations is more urgent than ever. And so, too, is the need for us to respond better to the challenges facing our defence industries. This Agency can make a huge difference" - Javier Solana, Head of EDA
He is also advocating the implementation of the EU's 2010 Headline Goal, effectively a military response group which can be deployed in the event of an emergency.
Quote: "4. The ability for the EU to deploy force packages at high readiness as a response to a crisis either as a stand-alone force or as part of a larger operation enabling follow-on phases, is a key element of the 2010 Headline Goal. These minimum force packages must be military effective, credible and coherent and should be broadly based on the Battlegroups concept. This constitutes a specific form of rapid response, and includes a combined arms battalion sized force package with Combat Support and Combat Service Support. Rapid reaction calls for rapid decision making and planning as well as rapid deployment of forces. On decision making, the ambition of the EU is to be able to take the decision to launch an operation within 5 days of the approval of the Crisis Management Concept by the Council. On the deployment of forces, the ambition is that the forces start implementing their mission on the ground, no later than 10 days after the EU decision to launch the operation. Relevant air and naval capabilities would be included. The need for reserve forces should be taken into account
The timing of the formation of this Rapid Response Force also significant. This initiative will be being completed just as the European Neighbourhood Policy will be reaching its mid-term review. Europe will therefore have a force capable of being deployed anywhere in world within 5-10 days, should any particular country decide to step out of line. This is especially significant if the European Neighbourhood Policy does end up being the fulfilment of Daniel 9:27. Because we know that the Antichrist does deploy a force in the Middle East, in response to a crisis there...
Daniel 11:41-44
He (Antichrist) shall enter also into the glorious land (Israel), and many countries shall be overthrown: but these shall escape out of his hand, even Edom, and Moab, and the chief of the children of Ammon (all Jordan). He shall stretch forth his hand also upon the countries: and the land of Egypt shall not escape. But he shall have power over the treasures of gold and of silver, and over all the precious things of Egypt: and the Libyans and the Ethiopians shall be at his steps. But tidings out of the east and out of the north shall trouble him: therefore he shall go forth with great fury to destroy, and utterly to make away many.
European countries are also working towards the goal of implementing the GMES (Global Monitoring of Environment and Security), a network of satellites that will provide Europe with a "Spy in the Sky". The prime aim of the GMES is to provide security to European borders. It will also ensure member states are complying with EU regulations, such as the common agricultural and fisheries policies.
Quote: "Reviewing the various user needs, it was established that GMES has to support the following EU objectives and policy domains:
* Europe's environmental commitments, within EU territory and globally, by contributing to the formulation, implementation and verification of the Community environmental policies, national regulations and international conventions;
* Other EU policy areas such as agriculture, regional development, fisheries, transport, external relations with respect to the integration of the environmental dimension in the respective domains and their specific requirements;
* Common Foreign and Security Policy (CFSP), including the European Security and Defence Policy (ESDP);
* Other policies relevant to European citizens' security at Community and national levels, notably the potential exists for application to policies related to Justice and Home Affairs activities of the European Union, such as border surveillance.
The pilot stage of the project was officially launched on the 15th of November, and is expected to be completed by around 2010. If Europe intends to have its own army which will capable of being launched to deal with any "situation" in the world within 5-10 days, it will have to have a fast, efficient communication system, and the GMES fills this role.
He shall not regard the God of his fathers (Daniel 11:37)
His parents may be Jewish. I haven't hard proof of this yet, but I read this on another website. His grandfather, Salvador de Madariaga, who worked for European unity in the League of Nations authored a book on the history of the Jews in Spain, and also wrote a book about Christopher Columbus, exploring the possibility he was a crypto-Jew.
He shall not regard the desire of women (Daniel 11:37)
Some scholars see the desire of women meaning the desire to "give birth to the Messiah". In any case, Javier Solana has a wife and two children, but lives on his own in Brussels since taking the post of NATO Secretary General in 1995.
By his policy he shall cause craft to prosper in his hand (Daniel 8:25)
He has devised, and is responsible for the implementation of the European Neighbourhood Policy (ENP). The ENP gives financial incentives to states in exchange for political reforms (read "political control"). It has been said that while America's tool for bringing about global security is its army, Europe's weapon is its financial clout, used through subtle means, i.e. "craft". Statecraft is one of the things Javier Solana says he has used to help bring Europe together.
He shall confirm a covenant with many nations for 7 years, and break it in the middle of those years (Daniel 9:27)
His European Neighbourhood Policy, is to last from 2007-2013, with a mid-term review period, in which Javier Solana himself will be involved. 16 nations have signed up, including Israel and the Palestinian Authority. Israel signed up in December 2004. All countries will have their agreements confirmed on January 1st, 2007. It's prime aim is to bring security and political control to Europe's borders as mentioned above.
Quote: "The (European) Commission will draw up periodic reports on progress and on areas requiring further efforts, taking into account assessments made by the authorities of the partner country. The Action Plans will be reviewed and may be adapted in the light of progress towards meeting the priorities for action. It is suggested that a "mid-term" report be prepared by the Commission, with the contribution of the High Representative on issues related to political co-operation and the CFSP, within two years of the approval of an action plan and a further report within three years. These reports can serve as a basis for the Council to decide the next step in contractual links with each partner country. These could take the form of European Neighbourhood Agreements whose scope will be defined in the light of progress in meeting the priorities set out in the Action Plans.
Just before the 10th Anniversary (27-28th November 2005) of the Barcelona Process - also known as EuroMed, Javier Solana commented on the progress made so far by Europe in the Middle East region. EuroMed itself is a framework of agreements between the European Union and 10 Middle Eastern nations. These are Algeria, Egypt, Israel, Jordan, Lebanon, Morocco, the Palestinian Authority, Syria, Tunisia and Turkey. EuroMed is not a peace process in itself, but aims to resolve regional conflicts at the same time as providing political and economic reforms, helping to bring about stability. It was born out of the Oslo agreement between Israel and the Palestinians, and is thought of more as a means of supporting any real peace agreement that may come about in the future. Javier Solana states that the EU is planning to launch a "governance facility" (perhaps the ENP?) with Mediterranean countries. This will provide economic assistance for those states doing their best to bring about political and economic reforms (or "political control" from Europe). Just like the Middle East covenant that will be confirmed by the Antichrist in the book of Daniel, this "governance facility" is to last for seven years - by Javier's own admission.
Quote: "Many Mediterranean countries say they want to advance on the path of political reform but that it should be home-grown and that they need help. I agree. So I am pleased that the EU will launch a so-called governance facility. This will not be a cosmetic initiative, but one that, over seven years, will offer several hundred million euros to those countries that are making the greatest efforts concerning governance reform. They can then spend the extra money on the priorities they have set themselves. This is what I call a true partnership for political reform.
He shall be the prince of the people that destroyed Jerusalem (Daniel 9:26)
Daniel states that the Antichrist would be the prince of the people that would destroy the city (Jerusalem) and the sanctuary (the Temple). In AD 70, Jerusalem and the Temple were literally destroyed by the Roman armies under the command of Titus. The Antichrist will therefore be a prince of the Revived Roman Empire, or in modern terms, "Europe".
Javier Solana is the High Representative of the EU, and Secretary General of the WEU. These are possibly the highest posts currently achievable in both organizations, and Javier Solana has them both. In that sense Javier Solana is a "prince" or literally a ruler, and not a "king", i.e. he has no kingdom as such. Compare this with Daniel 7:24, which states the ten horns are ten "kings" which shall arise.
That fact that Javier Solana is Spanish may tie in with another Scripture. According to Daniel, Spain may be a significant player in the EU. Daniel 7:24 states, "And the ten horns out of this kingdom are ten kings that shall arise: and another shall rise after them...". After the ten kings arise, another arises after them. Spain happens to be the 11th member of the European Union (i.e. it arose after the 10). The fact that the Secretary General of the WEU, and High Representative for the CFSP for the EU, and would-be EU Foreign Minister happens to be Spanish is therefore quite significant. And when you consider that Spain also hosts the Barcelona Process, which aims to bring about peace in the Middle East, is currently calling for a global "alliance of civilizations", and Javier Solana is responsible for a seven year covenant with many nations (The European Neighbourhood Policy) adds to the significance of this statement.
He will head a 10 nation federation (Daniel 7:24)
He is Secretary General of the WEU, the military arm of the EU, and comprises the 10 original member states that signed the Treaty of Brussels. These are the only nations of the WEU that have official member status. Other nations have different statuses within the WEU as described in detail below.
He will be of a kingdom that will engulf the whole world (Daniel 7:23)
Although Javier Solana is High Representative of the WEU, only a 10 nation federation the tentacles of the WEU and the EU continue to spread throughout the world.
Of the WEU, there are 10 full members (Belgium, France, Germany, Greece, Italy, Luxemburg, Portugal, Spain, The Netherlands, United Kingdom), there are 8 affiliate members (Czech republic, Estonia, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Slovak republic, Slovenia), 3 associate members (Iceland, Norway, Turkey), 2 affiliate associate members (Bulgaria, Romania), 5 observers (Austria, Denmark, Finland, Ireland, Sweden), 2 affiliate observers (Cyprus, Malta), 1 affiliate associate partner (Croatia), 2 permanent guests (Russia, Ukraine) and 4 special guests (Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, FYROM or Macedonia, Serbia and Montenegro). That makes the WEU a possible alliance of 37 nations.
There are now 25 nations involved in the EU with currently 4 awaiting application for membership, and the European Neighbourhood Policy will directly influence the politics of another 16 nations outside Europe. Russia is being brought closer to Europe, along with all her Soviet satellites states, as was seen in the recent elections in the Ukraine, in which a pro-European President, Victor Yuschenko was elected after a political dispute with a Kremlin backed leader.
He will be of a kingdom that is divided, partly strong and partly weak, and shall not cleave to each other (Daniel 2:41-43)
It's easy to see how Europe is a Revived Roman Empire that is "divided". The very fact there is a WEU of 10 official members and a broader EU of 25 members shows a Europe is still divided. The WEU, under the direction of Javier Solana, was meant to transfer its powers to the EU, but this never happened. It seems instead that the WEU has taken on a new role as being the new military arm of the European Union.
For "partly strong and partly weak", the WEU nations are mainly wealthy and politically strong, while the new members of the EU are generally poor and politically weak and unstable.
And the fact that the nations "will not cleave to one another" has been played out before all our eyes in the Iraq war, the problems of ratifying of the EU Constitution, amid other disagreements which seem to come up from time to time.
He will subdue 3 of those nations (Daniel 7:24)
Britain, France and Germany (officially called the E3) have apparently been jockeying for position to hold the lion's share of foreign policy until such times that the EU Constitution is ratified and comes into force. This ambition has been brought to light by the E3's recent dealings with Iran's nuclear programme. The EU Constitution will create the official position of EU Foreign Secretary, which Javier Solana, the EU High Representative currently holds in an unofficial capacity. These three nations would need to be "subdued" in order to give Javier Solana a clear shot at being the "one voice of Europe".
He will grow great towards the East and the South (Daniel 8:9)
Javier Solana's European Neighbourhood Policy is aimed at developing relations with Middle Eastern and Caucus Nations, directly towards the East and the South of the European Union Bloc.
Daniel 8:9-11
And out of one of them came forth a little horn (Antichrist), which waxed exceeding great, toward the south, and toward the east, and toward the pleasant [land] (Israel). And it waxed great, [even] to the host of heaven; and it cast down [some] of the host and of the stars to the ground, and stamped upon them. Yea, he magnified [himself] even to the prince of the host (he became the chief of the EU army), and by him the daily [sacrifice] was taken away, and the place of his sanctuary was cast down (Temple).
Quote: Javier Solana - "The European Neighbourhood Policy is not a policy aimed at EU enlargement; it neither foresees it nor excludes it. The policy is in the first place aimed at developing closer relations between the European Union and its new neighbours to the East and the South, making them benefit as much as possible from their proximity to the EU. There is so much work to be done and there are so many opportunities to co-operate more effectively in the fields of trade, reforms, in fighting terrorism, crime and corruption, in working more closely together in foreign and security policy that there is no real reason at this stage to think about what might happen in the longer term.
His number is Six hundred threescore and six (666 - Revelation 13:18)
His position as High Representative of the WEU is linked in two places with the number 666 in official EU documents.
The first document issued in 1998 by the European commission was called Article 666, and which called for the immediate election of a High Representative for the EU Common Foreign and Security Policy who would have a "strong political profile", and be backed by "credible operational capabilities".
The second document, called "Recommendation 666" which was drafted by Javier Solana himself, called for special powers to be given to the High Representative, enabling him to take control of political and military councils in the event of an emergency.
Quote: "12) Support proposals for the WEU Secretary-General and CFSP High Representative to preside over the PSC (Political and Security Committee) and civilian crisis-management machinery and give him powers to convene the Council of the European Union in the event of an emergency;
New World Order
Javier Solana is also a member of the Club of Rome, and frequently speaks at the Council on Foreign Relations. He is therefore an advocate and participant in the New World Order.
Gavrial
Nov 28 2005, 10:54 AM
[quote=Dove,Nov 28 2005, 01:57 AM]
ARE WE LOOKING FOR THE AC IN ALL THE WRONG PLACES
And forgetting Daniel 8:5-9
http://www.clintonglobalinitiative.org/home.nsf/pt_home Let God’s wisdom of Revelation 17:9-10 and Daniels latter day prophecy of the “king of Greece’ (Daniel 8:21) who has sat under the goddess Athena, who "sits" on our Capitol dome, open our minds to all truth, Amein.
I believe the 10 kings of Daniel 7 and Revelation 13 began their count in 1960-61 when JFK was elected and sworn in as President of the US. Then some 32 years later, in 1992-93, the “coming 11th”, the “subduer” of the LAST THREE in Daniel 7:24, came through the “back door” of Bill Clintons presidency!
The “back door” quote above is from
http://members.aol.com/chursey/c_alan_mart...ouse_vision.htm a fascinating TWICE VISITED ACCOUNT SEPERATED BY 24 YEARS that sets a timeline for our coming Lord and Savior.
House 10 Clinton: (1993-2001)
It is this administration that is the main focus of the vision of the night. Over the house was a very dark cloud, SO DARK THAT IT SEEMED LIKE NIGHT. The cloud was very low so as to almost touch the rooftop. There was something VERY SIGNIFICANT about the "back door" of this house that may have some meaning. The lights were on in the house and they stood out brightly in the darkness created by the cloud.
This above paragraph GIVES LITTLE DOUBT as to what country the antichrist is coming out of, with Daniel 8:8-9 GIVING US THE DETAILS!
I do not believe the “subjugator/antichrist” will be a “resurrected super man” however Daniel 11 shows he may have military expertise? Daniel 7:20 says he is in a very unique position of power, in that “before him three fall” with verse 7:24 telling us he “subdues these three kings” and I believe has been for the past 13+ years!
His seat today is located in the Masonic “house of the temple” in Washington, where I believe he is in direct contact with the “prince and power of the air”, Satan himself. It is, by virtue of Masonic history a good place for “dark forces” from all walks of life to conduct business. It is from there he sits, not daily, but when he is given direction as to what policies and schemes he will dictate to his “subdued kings” who are before him.
LET US NOT FORGET DANIEL 8:5-9
Daniel 8:5 And as I was considering, behold, an he goat came from the west on the face of the whole earth (Bush Sr’s ‘Desert Storm’ campaign), and touched not the ground: and the goat had a NOTABLE HORN between his eyes (Bush Sr. is one of the ‘ten kings’ of Daniel 7 and Revelation 13) between his eyes. 6 And he came to the ram that had two horns, which I had seen standing before the river, and ran unto him in the fury of his power. 7 And I saw him come close unto the ram, and he was moved with choler against him, and smote the ram, and brake his two horns: and there was no power in the ram to stand before him, but he cast him down to the ground, and stamped upon him: and there was none that could deliver the ram out of his hand. 8 Therefore the he goat waxed very great: and when he was strong, the great horn was broken (not reelected); and for it came up four notable ones (Clinton-Gore and Bush-Cheney) toward the four winds of heaven. 9 And OUT OF ONE OF THEM came forth a little horn, which waxed exceeding great, toward the south, and toward the east, and toward the pleasant land.
Giving Him the glory, a Ezekiel 33:6 watching one, REPENT the Kingdom of God is at hand, make your election SURE
Zephaniah
Nov 28 2005, 12:59 PM
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Big-name absentees and deadlock over terrorism mar EuroMed summit
Blair and Durão Barroso praise EU role in new Middle East border dealA thousand protesters vent their fury against the neoliberal drift of the regional partnership
El Pais Spain | JAMES BADCOCK
Barcelona
The Euromediterranean Summit, being held in Barcelona to mark the tenth anniversary of the partnership between the European Union and southern Mediterranean nations, was in danger Sunday of becoming a one-way dialogue following the withdrawal of several Arab heads of state ahead of today's closing session.
Current EU president, British Prime Minister Tony Blair, nevertheless made a firm defense yesterday of European foreign policy, citing the recent agreement with Israel and Palestine over the Rafah border crossing from Gaza into Egypt as evidence of Europe's effectiveness.
Speaking after a meeting with Palestinian leader Mahmoud Abbas and European Commission President José Manuel Durão Barroso, Blair congratulated all parties on the Rafah agreements, saying it was "part of a process agreed with by the overwhelming majority of the international community." Noting that peace in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict was a "strategic objective" of the EU, Blair said the border opening was a "step toward a two-state solution."
Durão Barroso went further, claiming that the Rafah deal, under which European forces will guarantee security at the crossing, was an "historic achievement for the EU." Palestinian President Abbas thanked both the EU and US for help in the negotiations, recognizing that it was now the Palestinian Authority's "duty to achieve stability" in the region.
But the Middle East conflict has already cast a huge shadow over the summit, and jeopardized a proposed deal on anti-terrorist cooperation. Arab diplomats have urged that the right to resist occupation be recognized - a clear reference to Israel and the Palestinian territories - while the official EU line stipulates that terrorist attacks cannot ever be justified.
Even when it had a "sense of injustice" as its source, Blair insisted that it "was not a root to
solution, but an obstacle to it." He praised Spanish Prime Minister José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero's Alliance of Civilizations as proof that the EU has a "political role in bringing together Europe and the Muslim world."
Many Arab leaders are nevertheless staying away from Barcelona. The latest casualty was Algerian President Abdelaziz Bouteflika, who on Saturday night was taken to Paris for tests after experiencing gastric problems. Bouteflika's absence added to that of Egyptian president, Hosni Mubarak, King Abdullah of Jordan, Bashar al-Assad and Moroccan King Mohammed VI, besides Israel's Ariel Sharon. The attendance of Tunisian President Ben Ali was described by summit organizers as "highly doubtful."Sunday saw Spanish Prime Minister José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero busily shoring up support for the summit's final declaration in a series of bilateral meetings with fellow European heads of state, hours after overseeing the launch of his UN-backed Alliance of Civilizations initiative, which held its first high-level meeting of 20 experts in Palma, Majorca, yesterday (see story this page).
Last week in Congress, Zapatero had said that that today's final declaration and the five-year Euromed action plan "will confirm and deepen the political and economic commitments laid down in the 1995 declaration."
The main aims of the Barcelona summit are to extend agreement between the EU, its candidate countries, and the nine southern Mediterranean affiliates in the fields of security and immigration, following a decade of efforts to bolster economic and cultural cooperation initiated by the so-called Barcelona Process. Libya and Mauritania are also in attendance as observers of the Euromed project.
But with intra-regional trade in the southern Mediterranean region at just 15 percent of GDP, the lowest such rate in any comparable bloc of neighboring countries according to the European Commission, the no-show of so many Arab leaders is doubly disappointing.
The original Barcelona declaration called for a free-trade area encompassing the EU countries and the southern Mediterranean bloc, though progress so far has largely been made on a bilateral basis - such as the partnership accords with Morocco and Egypt, due to guarantee free trade by 2010. King Mohammed VI was yesterday on an official visit to Japan, leaving his prime minister, Driss Jettou, to represent Morocco at the Euromed summit.
Under the EU's MEDA development fund to the southern region, €11.75 billion has been invested since 1995, besides a further €11 billion in European Investment Bank loans.
On Saturday, the EU also announced it would be setting up a new program to boost freedom of expression and the media across the southern Mediterranean. Part of the plan is to create "lobbies" of journalists from both shores to act as watchdogs on the freedom of the press and audiovisual media in the region.
"Mediterranean of capital"
Outside the heavily-guarded Forum complex, meanwhile, up to 1,000 demonstrators took to the surrounding streets in the Catalan capital to protest against the meeting's objectives. Carrying banners which read "No to a Mediterranean of capital and war," the protesters were critical of what they consider the neoliberal slant of EU policies in the region. "They are perpetuating current injustices, such as the wall of shame in Palestine or those in Ceuta and Melilla; injustices which generate more violence," one of the demonstration's organizers said. "Over the last 10 years, the social and economic situation has deteriorated considerably, and we hope that we don't have to meet up here again in 10 years' time with an even worse situation," she added.
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Euromed Summit Ends with Anti-Terror 'Code'
Großansicht des Bildes mit der Bildunterschrift: Writing on the wall: An illuminated backdrop listed the summit's aims
The EU and its mostly Muslim southern neighbors agreed to a watered down "joint code of conduct" against terrorism, ending a lackluster summit in Barcelona.
The European Union signed a last-minute agreement with its partners from the Mediterranean rim on a joint code of conduct to fight terrorism. But clear tensions remained after a summit clouded by the absence of most Arab leaders.
Discord over the definition of terrorism marked the two-day
gathering, which was portrayed by the European Union as a bid to revitalize a 10-year-old partnership with its southern neighbors.
Bildunterschrift: Großansicht des Bildes mit der Bildunterschrift: Most EU leaders attended, while Arab heads of state gave it a miss
Debates over what constitutes terrorism, and the Israel/Palestinian question, raged late into the night on Sunday and were taken up again Monday morning.
'Definitions will run their course'
In the end, an agreement was struck only after a compromise omitted both the EU's insistence that self-determination could not be used to justify terrorism, and the Arabs' demand to distinguish between terrorism and the right to resist foreign occupation.
"It's as strong a statement as you can possibly have on the
unified determination to fight terrorism in all its forms,"
said British Prime Minister Tony Blair, who co-chaired the two-day summit in Barcelona.
Blair hailed the code of conduct, saying "terrorism can never be justified. ...This is a very important moment both for the European countries and for our other colleagues around the table."
He added: "Definitional issues will run their course."
Israel-Palestine issue unresolved
The summit also resulted in a raft of initiatives to combat
illegal immigration, while fostering legal migration flows as a
means of allowing wealth to flow from north to south.
But the leaders were unable to agree on a planned common
vision document because of differences over what to say about the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Instead the presidency issued a statement calling for a just, two-state solution.
The summit was clouded by the pointed absence of most Arab leaders. While most European Union heads of state attended, all but two of the ten Middle East group members only sent ministerial-level delegates.
Tensions bubbled over late Sunday when an Algerian minister lashed out at EU demands for reform in exchange for more money.
Bildunterschrift: Großansicht des Bildes mit der Bildunterschrift: Algeria's Belkhadem (left) and Italy's Frattini (right) met at the Euromed 2004"We find it humiliating that the Europeans demand reforms from us in exchange for a few euros," said Abdelaziz Belkhadem as the summit opened to mark the 10th anniverary of the so-called Euro-Mediterranean partnership.
Merkel meets Turkey's Erdogan
The summit set the stage for a first meeting between Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan and new German Chancellor Angela Merkel. She accepted an invitation to visit Turkey and pledged to respect commitments made to Ankara on EU accession talks, despite her own doubts about Turkey's EU bid.
Without commenting herself on Turkey's aim to join the union, Merkel made it clear that the talks begun in October would continue.
"We talked about 'pacta sunt servanda' (pacts are made to be obeyed) and we expect positive developments," she said.
"The atmosphere was good and it was always good between us," she added. Erdogan said he would visit Germany following Merkel's planned trip to Turkey in 2006.
Bildunterschrift: Großansicht des Bildes mit der Bildunterschrift: Euromed logoThe Euromed partnership brings together the 25-nation EU with Algeria, Egypt, Israel, Jordan, Lebanon, Morocco, the Palestinian Authority, Syria, Tunisia and Turkey.
The summit was meant to be the first time leaders of a group that includes Israelis and Palestinians as well as the 25 EU countries had met. Yet of the 10 Mediterranean-rim partner states, only Turkey and the Palestinian Authority sent their heads of state.
Zephaniah
Nov 28 2005, 01:15 PM
More from herb ->
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World "Governance"
There's an old saying that you can bring a horse to water, but not make a horse drink. That's the way I feel about the way some are handling the recent news. In fact, it astonishes me sometimes how people can find a way to evade the apparent.
Before I get into the recent news, let's back up a bit. Let's look at the whole picture.
In 1948, Israel was reborn as a nation. Was this a sign of Christ's return? Some would say it wasn't, because there are no signs associated with Christ's return. It's just going to -- boom -- happen. I think it was a sign -- a big one.
Then, in 1950, with the Shuman Declaration, the old Roman Empire began to revive. Some would say this was a sign of Christ's return. Other would say it wasn't.
In 1995, the Western European Union became an alliance of 10 nations. Some would say this was a sign of Christ's return. Others would say it wasn't.
On November 19, 1995, a man by the name of Javier Solana became the Secretary General of the 10-nation alliance. Just the month before, he became Secretary General of the Council of the European Union, and the first High Representative of the EU's common foreign and security policy. These new offices -- both in the 10-nation alliance and in the EU -- are directly connected with the number 666. Some would say this was a sign of Christ's return. Others would say it wasn't.
Now, for the recent news. It turns out that this same individual, Javier Solana, is engaged in confirming, or making strong, an existing covenant with many -- his 1995 Euro-Mediterranean Partnership for Peace. And, if he is still in charge of the EU's foreign policy on January 1, 2007, he will be confirming it for a period of seven years Read about it here I And here.
If you've read the two articles, you might have noticed the term, "governance." This is Club of Rome talk. Internationalists don't talk so much anymore about creating a world government. They talk about a thing called "world governance." The idea is, instead of establishing a global federalization of some kind, they want to link existing governments, along with all the private sectors, into a new global ethic. In other words, they want to talk everybody into going along with their global agenda willingly.
You know why this is scary? Because, it means we may be much farther along than we think. While we Christians are waiting around for a world government, world governance may already be upon us. I don't know about you, but I find that idea really scary.
What does this all mean? It means, if we're not believers and followers of Jesus Christ, we had better become such. It means setting aside our sins and getting serious about the time.
Friends, we may not have much of it.
Gavrial
Nov 28 2005, 09:05 PM
choirgirl, on Nov 28 2005, at 05:50 PM asked,
Maybe I am merely a simpleton, but I can't for the life of me figure out what Gavrial is saying...who does he think the AC is? Clinton or GW? Or someone else? These are fascinating times in which to be a believer!
Hi 'choirgirl' Here's A CLUE from Daniel 8:8 Therefore the he goat waxed very great: and when he was strong, the great horn was broken (Bush Sr. was not reelected); and for it came up four notable ones (Clinton-Gore and Bush-Cheney) toward the four winds of heaven.
Now the 'punch line' from Daniel 8:9 And OUT OF ONE OF THEM came forth a little horn, which waxed exceeding great, toward the south, and toward the east, and toward the pleasant land.
Thank you for your question and may the Lord bless you and keep you, Gavrial
Giving Him the glory, a Ezekiel 33:6 watching one, REPENT the Kingdom of God is at hand, make your election SURE
Zephaniah
Nov 29 2005, 12:31 PM
Interesting read ->
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The Euro-Med Summit and the 'Alliance of Civilizations'
by Michael G. Mickey
(11-28-05)
As this week's Euro-Med Summit approached, I read a commentary by EU foreign policy chief Javier Solana entitled 'Toward a partnership of hope' as many of my site's readers felt certain something dramatic might be forthcoming at the summit where the future fulfillment of Bible prophecy is concerned.
As I read Solana's words concerning the Barcelona process he started ten years ago, also called the Euro-Mediterranean partnership, I was chilled when I read how the Barcelona process was born of the hopes of the Oslo peace talks, which had a seven-year timeline - one I still believe may play a prominent role in the prophetic future. My attention was grabbed even more when I further read that a period of seven years may play largely in the future of the Euro-Med region. In Solana's speech, there were many points worth sharing, but I was fascinated by the following excerpt as it addresses a future period of seven years:
Many Mediterranean countries say they want to advance on the path of political reform but that it should be home-grown and that they need help. I agree. So I am pleased that the EU will launch a so-called governance facility. This will not be a cosmetic initiative, but one that, over seven years, will offer several hundred million euros to those countries that are making the greatest efforts concerning governance reform. They can then spend the extra money on the priorities they have set themselves. This is what I call a true partnership for political reform.
Many believe, as I hear often, the next EU budget period, set for 2007-2013, could be worth noting as a timeframe wherein the EU could make a major move toward establishing a new world order, leaving me to wonder, specifically after reading Solana's words, if the millions of euros he refers to being handed out over seven years is simply coincidence or could indeed be telling of things to come. Time will tell as one of the stated goals of the Euro-Med partnership is peace in the region, particularly resolution of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
And then there's the "Alliance of Civilizations" I'm hearing more about that met on the sidelines of the Euro-Med summit weekend as well, but first some background on that.
In July of 2005, as seen in a United Nations press release, UN Secretary General Kofi Annan announced an "Alliance of Civilizations" would be formed which would come up with a "practical plan of action" by late 2006 - one short year from now. A practical plan to achieve what you ask? The press release gives us a pretty good idea, as seen in the following excerpt:
The Secretary-General is pleased to announce the launch of an initiative for an “Alliance of Civilizations”. The initiative is intended to respond to the need for a committed effort by the international community -- both at the institutional and civil society levels -- to bridge divides and overcome prejudice, misconceptions, misperceptions, and polarization which potentially threaten world peace. The Alliance will aim to address emerging threats emanating from hostile perceptions that foment violence, and to bring about cooperation among various efforts to heal such divisions.
While I'm sure some will scoff at what I'm about to state, I believe the divide the so-called "Alliance of Civilizations" is primarily concerned with is the divide that exists between the Israelis and Palestinians - the one the international community, the international Quartet, and the revived Roman empire believes is "fomenting" the violence most of us refer to as terrorism.
As I've stated on many occasions and, I'm hopeful, demonstrated through a variety of references, the international community is shaking in its collective boots as a result of radical Islamic terrorism and, as a result, has become convinced the only way to prevent or lessen acts of Islamic terror from threatening the western world is for Israel to yield to the demands of its Arab-Muslim enemies and surrender land for peace which Israel is beginning to do, as was seen in the recent Gaza withdrawal.
Well before Kofi Annan was talking up the "Alliance of Civilizations", Spanish prime minister Jose Luis Rodriguez Zapatero, as seen in a BBC report dated July of 2004, issued what I believe was the initial call for such a group when he asked for "an international effort to resolve cultural and religious differences between the Western and Muslim world" --- what he originally referred to as an "alliance of cultures". What I want my readers to note, particularly, from the 2004 article is the following (emphasis added mine):
The alliance he envisages could therefore prevent hate and misunderstanding from developing by looking at political and cultural issues - everything from joint peace keeping missions to interfaith dialogue.
Did you catch that? Peacekeeping and interfaith dialogue! While I have no idea if Zapatero's proposed "alliance of cultures", which is now being called the "Alliance of Civilizations" by Kofi Annan's U.N., is seen in the Bible, prophecy tells us an alliance of civilizations of some sort is going to take place in the prophetic future --- one that will confirm a seven-year peace in the Middle East between Israel and its enemies (Daniel 9:26-27), as well as impose a universal religion on mankind --- one that will see the peacemaker from the revived Roman empire (today's EU) who will someday confirm peace between Israel and its enemies proclaimed to be "god" three and one-half years later and commanded to be worshipped, as seen in the 13th chapter of Revelation.
A number of world leaders have come out in support of Zapatero's proposed "Alliance of Civilizations" which Annan drew attention to in July of this year. For example, Tony Blair, as seen in a Guardian Unlimited report dated 7-27-05, "welcomed a plan for an "alliance of civilisations" to combat Islamist terrorism by bringing together Christian and Muslim nations." Interesting in light of what prophecy tells us is ultimately going to take place, huh? Can you say ecumenism?
Fox News reported, in the days leading up to the Euro-Med summit, the United Nations had a new "scheme" up its sleeve. The scheme? You guessed it! The Alliance of Civilizations which was to meet for the first time, apparently at sidebar in Spain. Two paragraphs of the Fox News story demonstrate why we may want to keep an eye on this Alliance. They are presented below in the order they appear in the story (emphasis added mine):
Still reeling from scandals on many fronts, the U.N. has launched another questionable initiative, called the Alliance of Civilizations, which is due to hold its first meeting this weekend in Spain. The program has been widely touted by U.N. Secretary-General Kofi Annan as a bridge across cultural and religious divides, but it involves a daisy-chain of dubious associations that casts serious doubt both on the project itself and on the U.N.’s ability to cut loose from the scandals of the past decade.
But one lane of the bridge is a lot wider than the other: the panel of 18 “eminent persons” whom Annan named to the Alliance (a 19th, representing all of East Asia, has yet to be named) is weighted heavily on the side of Islamic states, including representatives of Egypt, Qatar, Tunisia, Morocco, Pakistan and the former president of Iran, Mohamed Khatami. There are two representatives from the U.S., but none from Israel.
Yes, prophecy tells us there will be a new world order in the prophetic future - one we're told will bridge cultural and religious divides and, ultimately, encompass Jerusalem with forces!
Zechariah 14:2: For I will gather all nations against Jerusalem to battle; and the city shall be taken, and the houses rifled, and the women ravished; and half of the city shall go forth into captivity, and the residue of the people shall not be cut off from the city.
Could what we're seeing, the Alliance of Civilizations, be a start to that coming about? If so, it isn't ultimately going to be what Zapatero and Annan currently think it will be as many of the Islamic states it hopes to have as allies in that cause are going to be doing anything but working toward peace in the prophetic future - the Gog-Magog battle of Ezekiel 38 & 39 being demonstrative of that!
All the same, whether it be Solana's Euro-Med partnership or Zapatero's "Alliance of Civilizations" or some new brainchild the EU is going to come up with, someone, sooner or later, is going to emerge from the EU with a seven-year plan for peace in the Middle East that is going to work! As both of these initiatives demonstrate, the EU has a number of irons in the fire presently. That could, of course, change quickly, but it's interesting to monitor at any rate.
An EUBusiness.com article stresses that the goal of the Euro-Med summit was "to re-invigorate ties with its Mediterranean-rim and Mideast neighbours" and to "set up a free trade area covering both the EU and the Mediterranean." The article also makes reference to the Oslo peace process having played a role in the Euro-Med partnership's hope-filled early stages, noting that things haven't gone as originally planned.
As the article points out, the Middle East has plunged back into violence since 1995, the EU has struggled with constitutional issues, and the Iraq war has taken place. Adding to that, the western world presently suspects (knows, in my opinion) Iran is seeking nuclear weapons, further complicating what seems a difficult, if not impossible, task for anyone to complete --- the task of bringing peace to the Middle East
