The USA Debt Clock as of Apri 19, 2008 This Debt Clock is expected to show over 14,000,000,000,000 in 2010 COGwriter The US and UK are headed for debt problems in 2013 according to some “experts”: U.S. Debt Shock May Hit In 2018, Maybe As Soon As 2013 INVESTOR’S BUSINESS DAILY – May 5, 2010 …Moody’s […]
Month: May 2010
Herman Van Rompuy: EU Integration is the Answer for Peace and Stability
Herman Van Rompuy COGwriter The EU’s first permanent president, Herman Van Rompuy, is telling people that the solution to peace and economic troubles is increased European Union integration: “EU integration condition for peace” 9 May 2010 BELGRADE — European Council President Herman Van Rompuy said that only EU integration can secure peace and stability in […]
Obama Apparently Wants Abortionist for Supreme Court
COGwriter In a move consistent with his previous positions, USA President Barack Obama apparently wants an abortionist as his nominee for the US Supreme Court: Obama May Name Supreme Court Pick Monday, Likely Pro-Abortion Elena Kagan by Steven Ertelt http://www.lifenews.com/nat6310.html Of course, the USA President could change his mind. And if he actually nominates a […]
Burqa Banning in Belgium, Italy, France, and Australia
Two Women Wearing Burqas COGwriter Belgium has banned the burqa (sometimes spelled burka) and others seem to want to do the same though it causes civil rights concerns: Australian lawmaker stirs burqa controversy 2010-05-08 16:30 SYDNEY, May 8 (AFP) – An Australian politican’s call to ban the burqa “for safety” following an armed robbery by […]
UK Election Results Suggest Uncertainty
Palace of Westminster in London COGwriter Although the various news sources have made a variety of declarations about the UK election last night, BBC currently seems to have the most accurate information: Friday, 7 May 2010 14:26 UK What next for each party in event of a hung Parliament? What could a hung Parliament mean […]
Melvin Rhodes to Be UCG Chairman as Roy Holladay Steps Down
Ancient Laodicea COGwriter UCG reported the following: Rhodes: Next COE Chairman May 6, 2010 CINCINNATI, OHIO — The Council of Elders elected Melvin Rhodes to be their next chairman with his term to begin July 1. After several rounds of discussion and balloting Mr. Rhodes was chosen. Melvin and his wife, Diane, are from Lansing, Michigan. […]
Goodluck Jonathan Now President of Nigeria
Goodluck Jonathan COGwriter One Nigerian president was buried today as his replacement took office: Nigeria’s shaky balance of power takes a hit as new president is sworn in Umaru Yar’Adua’s death may spark a political battle between the Muslim north and the Christian south. Goodluck Jonathan, a southerner, succeeds Yar’Adua, who is from the north. […]
UCG’s Jim Franks Confirmed to Remain on Council
Ancient Laodicea COGwriter In its latest election, UCG reported the following: Finally, the ballot results were announced by GCE Secretary David Johnson as follows: Counselors elected to three-year terms: BOB BERENDT, MIKE BLACKWELL, MARIO SEIGLIE, DAVID TREYBIG Confirmation of Jim Franks for remainder of Council term ending in 2012: YES Confirmation of David Baker for […]
UK Debt to Pass Greece, USA Debt Affecting Military
Palace of Westminster in London COGwriter Greece is apparently about to be passed by the United Kingdom as Europe’s biggest percentile debtor: UK budget deficit ‘to surpass Greece’s as worst in EU’ European commission’s spring forecasts put UK budget deficit this year at 12% of GDP – the highest in the European Union and worse […]
Ecumenical Cardinal Kasper Honored by Jewish Committee
Vatican-Based Cardinal Walter Kasper COGwriter The following news item from Zenit was of interest: Cardinal Kasper Honored by Jewish Committee Called a “Champion” Against Anti-Semitism WASHINGTON, D.C., MAY 4, 2010 (Zenit.org).- Cardinal Walter Kasper was honored last week by the American Jewish Committee for his “extraordinary” achievements in interreligious affairs. http://www.zenit.org/article-29135?l=english Both biblical and Catholic […]