Revolution

An Election Overview

Commentary by John W. Ritenbaugh

The critics of the electoral college forget the rationale for its institution—namely that big cities would not be able to impose their will on the majority.

The Burning Middle East: Revolution or Power-Grab?

'WorldWatch' by David C. Grabbe

From above, the Middle East and North Africa appear to be experiencing a regional revolution, with forced resignations of leaders in Tunisia and Egypt, anti-government violence in Libya, and popular protests across the region suggesting that repressive, aging regimes may be overthrown by social media-fueled rebellions. Despite common grievances like high unemployment, rising food and energy prices, lack of housing, oppressive police states, and no political or judicial redress, the region as a whole is not undergoing a true revolution due to unique circumstances in each country and deep divisions among protestors. In Tunisia and Egypt, unrest targeted specific leaders rather than the regimes themselves, which have largely survived intact. King Abdullah of Jordan replaced his government to quell public anger, yet little has changed. In Libya, Muammar Gaddafi faces the greatest risk of violent overthrow, though he might overpower opposition without external intervention. While the unrest is substantial, geopolitical effects remain minimal thus far, with disruptions like Libya's oil output affecting international markets but not altering broader regional dynamics.

Europe: A Prescription for Revolution

'Prophecy Watch' by Richard T. Ritenbaugh

Europe stands as a region ripe for revolution, caught in a web of economic woes, political instability, and social unrest. From the collapse of the Iron Curtain straining Germany's resources to resurgent anti-Semitic movements in Germany, Poland, Hungary, and Russia, the continent teeters on the edge of upheaval. Historical parallels loom large, as in 1917 when Communists seized power in Czarist Russia under similar turmoil, and in the 1930s when Adolf Hitler and the Nazi Party emerged from such chaos. National governments, both during and after the Cold War, have shown they lack solutions to these explosive crises. The European Community, comprising twelve member states, is tasked with rewriting the Maastricht Treaty on political and economic union and rebuilding its faltering monetary system, yet it faces the risk of destruction itself. The blows dealt to the Treaty during ratification could doom it or prolong the current disarray, potentially sparking a desperate call for a leader of vision and energy to confront Europe's challenges. Such a figure, described as the King of the North, embodies great ambition and a willingness to wield military force and control economies for his own ends. Uniting ten countries under his rule and allying with the False Church, he pursues his plans, unaware that he serves a greater purpose in fulfilling God's design. It may be that Europeans, in their longing for a strong leader to guide their emerging superpower, await such a man, though conditions must worsen before he steps forward.

The Word of the Hour

CGG Weekly by Richard T. Ritenbaugh

Agitating for change could be fighting against God. He may very well have orchestrated the nation's conditions to instigate the next phase of His plan.

Liberalism and Education (Part One)

Commentary by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)

Revolutions rarely change a nation for the better, often leading to social disarray. When a change is instituted that alters a long-standing tradition, it creates confusion, chaos, and sometimes even death on a large scale in society. This disruption mirrors the personal upheaval seen when traditions are challenged, illustrating the broader impact of revolutionary change.

Do Americans Really Care? (Part One)

Commentary by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)

We are entangled in a movement we did not choose, born into a system diametrically opposed to the Kingdom of God. This movement binds us as serfs, not in physical jails, but within a nation governed by an elite oligarchy that has seized control, stripping away our liberties through governmental and corporate dictatorship. These leaders, driven by a relentless desire for wealth and power, ignore the Constitution that once protected our rights, facing no real resistance from the people. Voices like Paul Craig Roberts assert that we are a conquered people, unable to rescue ourselves from this political and economic serfdom through voting, as few honorable candidates remain. He contends that the only path to freedom from this servitude is revolution, urging the people to take to the streets to reclaim what has been lost.

Whence Comes Leadership?

CGG Weekly by David C. Grabbe

As the Western world stumbles under conflicting forces, discussions of leadership and government inevitably surface. Human nature often leans toward rebellion and mutiny as a solution to poor leadership, yet such a change through coup or uprising invariably yields bitter, if not fatal, consequences. The sovereignty of God in the affairs of men dictates that He alone appoints leaders to fulfill His will, determining both their rise and the nature of their rule. Resisting these appointed authorities brings judgment upon oneself, for their power is granted from above. History reveals that only when a people turn from their wickedness and cry out to God does He provide leaders to deliver them from distress. Currently, the nations of Israel and Judah endure tumultuous times with leaders that reflect the state of the people, suggesting that any true change must begin with the individual before God might grant leadership to guide rightly.

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