The Mindset of Biden is Extremely Dangerous for our World! Why?

 America's president has a mindset of desiring WAR to solve global issues of hegemony (for the West). This mindset is dangerous and my view is that we need a change in leadership going forward. I am not happy with a Trump mindset either (his thinking is much to volatile and without a solid anchor). But Biden is our current leader and he is promoting war with Russia and also war with our Muslim nations who want to support the Palestinians. Biden wants his decisions on Ukraine and Israel to prevail and this, to me, is dangerous for our future. We seriously need NEW leaders for the entire planet. The MINDSET of our leaders is KEY to progress for our planet!

Biden now wants more dangerous weapons for Ukraine and he is now promoting weapons which will be used on the old Russian territory (to help Ukraine win this war). F-16's and long range missiles are being proposed for use against Russia (within Russia's greater national boundaries). Helping Ukraine challenge the Russian military within Ukraine is now changing to allowing Ukraine to challenge Russia within their historic national territory. Will this promote a peaceful settlement of this war? I don't think so! Russia will respond to this challenge and this will make the war issue much more dire. Biden, however, does not seem to comprehend this situation.

The United Kingdom and the leadership within NATO is also wanting more war machinery for Kiev and their military personnel. It is obvious, to me, that the West thinks their sovereignty over the planet is now being challenged by Russia and also by the Muslim nations (and China) who desire to support the Palestinians. All this is a mindset of WAR for the planet IMO. It can not lead to a peaceful end result. It's a dangerous mindset and I view BIDEN as the most dangerous decision maker on this planet (as of today). Will the American people support this leader come November 5? We must wait and see!

World conditions are NOT getting more positive or peaceful for the world citizens. Our current crop of leaders is leading the planet into more WAR and destruction. It is obvious, to me, that we now need NEW leaders for this planet. Biden (and also Trump) need to be replaced with leaders who promote PEACE and harmony for the world citizens. What I witness is precisely the opposite. Our current crop of leaders need to be replaced if a positive end result is to emerge. Biden and the West desire to maintain their control over the planet via a WAR mindset. This is why they want a Uni-polar world system (with select Western leaders running the planet). Is this intelligent decision-making?

This mindset (of Biden and the West) is opposed by the Eastern leaders (Putin/Xi and those who are now joining the BRICS alliance). These leaders desire a Multi-polar world system where the West is no longer in control of the planet. Since the end of World War II, the West has ruled this planet (with America in the lead). Britain also has played a leadership role which has promoted a Western system of control for the planet. All this is now being challenged by the East and this is not a healthy alternative if we desire a peaceful settlement to our global political problems. I witness a divisive mindset within all our leaders today...who are ruling over us. This is extremely dangerous!

It is now time for the PEOPLE to get educated about our situation and then get involved so that NEW leaders emerge with a peaceful/positive mindset for our future. As I write this is not happening. Biden wants another four year term to rule over the West. Putin and Xi are now set to rule the East for another six years. All this is very dangerous for our global society and for a positive/peaceful world. We need to reject the negative decision-making of Biden and others who think that WAR will solve our global problems. War produces counter negative decisions by our opponents. All this is not positive for the common people. It's a mindset of DESTRUCTION!

Think on this situation as you watch the coming political battle in America. We have five/plus months left until the election of 2024 (November 5). Who will be our leaders in 2025? As of today, I do not envision any real change that will give our planet a positive/peaceful outcome. Biden is the most dangerous IMO as he leads the WEST (which is currently in control of our planet...mostly). The decisions of Biden (and his group of advisers) will be KEY to what happens in 2025 and after. Is Biden a dangerous political leader or what? Trump may not be any better! Think on this as you continue to watch world events and the election of 2024 in America.

I am: Donald B. Swenson, Economist/Philosopher, http://kingdomecon.wordpress.com. Also, donaldswenson.blogspot.com.

The Parable of the Mustard Seed! Is it about to create a TREE?

It is my sense that the mustard seed parable (planted some 2,000 years prior) is now about to manifest itself in our world. The seed starts small and grows over time. Our Messiah Yeshua planted this seed during his ministry around 29 - 33 A.D. Unfortunately, the arrival of the Tree is yet to manifest itself. It is soon 2,000 years since the planting. My sense is that this parable is starting to flourish in the thinking of believers. What might this mean for planet Earth?

1. I think it means that the Kingdom of God is coming to planet Earth. It is obvious to me that the current system (planted by America's founders in 1776) has not flourished into the values which our founders envisioned. America started out as a nation with a vision. The vision was that God's Kingdom would eventually arrive for planet Earth. America's values were sound but the vision has yet to manifest itself (in real-time).

2. Our founders (from Plymouth Rock to Philadelphia/later Washington D.C.) envisioned a new world with freedom and justice for the common man. The entire planet was part of the original vision. America's Declaration of Independence reveals that our founders recognized a Creator God as the Source of this vision. America's Declaration mentions our Source (God) three times in the text. 

3. The three references points are:  the laws of nature and of NATURES God, then the idea that we are are all endowed by our Creator with certain unalienable rights, then that the Supreme Judge of the world is appealed to for the rectitude of our intentions (our vision) to create this new nation of freedom, liberty, and justice.

America has existed for some 248 years and the mustard seed has grown and flourished (to a degree) but the TREE is yet to emerge for the common man. Real liberty has not emerged as of 2024. What is the problem? My sense is that America's governing system is the core problem. America has emerged into an EMPIRE of power, greed, corruption, and injustice (even as our founding fathers desired the opposite). Is it now time to reflect on our prior history?

The problems (for America and the world) have grown to unsustainable levels as of 2024. Our financial houses are in shambles. Our political leaders are without a clear vision. Our citizens are polarized into divisive groups. The vision of our founders is now being rejected by many of our leaders (as invalid for a new age). Even America's Constitution is rejected (as invalid)  by many of our political leaders. What we need now is a review of our history and a recognition of our problems. America's values need reflection and then a new vision needs to emerge for our life in the NOW!

What are the key changes that are needed going forward. The real answer is exemplified in the mustard seed concept. The parable of the mustard seed is what America needs to reflect upon as we move forward into 2025 and after. Our EMPIRE is essentially over and a new model for the planet is needed. This model needs to be based on a SOLID foundation. The Kingdom of our Creator needs to enter into our discussion going forward. Anything less will prove futile!

The 6,000 year period of man's rule is soon over. Did America evolve into the vision which our founders presented to us? Biden claims he wants more Democracy for America and the world. Is this what we need? Trump wants to revert to MAGA...which for me is OVER. The idea of reconstructing a past vision is not workable IMO. The past is over and we all live in the PRESENT (the NOW). What is a vision for the NOW? My sense is that the mustard seed parable presents the truth on this issue. The TREE of the prior planting (way back in 29 - 33 A.D.) needs to flourish in the NOW.

The mustard seed was planted in 29 - 33 A.D. and it has flourished to a degree. But America will let down our founders (and our Messiah) if they don't continue the mustard seed vision to its culmination. The entire planet needs to experience this mustard seed evolution. The Kingdom of God (as originally presented by Messiah Yeshua) needs to continue until it arrives in REAL time (the NOW). The God of Yeshua (also called the God of Israel) needs to rule this planet/universe. That, to me, is the vision of the MUSTARD SEED! What do you think?

I am: Donald B. Swenson, Economist/Philosopher, http://kingdomecon.wordpress.com. Also, donaldswenson.blogspot.com. 

The Kingdom of God...Meaning? It's not what is Preached!

What does the Kingdom of God mean in reality? Does the Christian Church fulfill this idea of the historical Jesus/Yeshua? Do Trinitarian believers (the billions of church members) become members of this Kingdom? Do Jesus Only believers (some 17 million) become part of this Kingdom? Does any religion on this planet represent this Kingdom (in the NOW)? Just what is this idea all about? Let's start with what this word Kingdom means.

Kingdom means the REIGN and/or RULE of our Father God. God (in his heavenly realm) reigns and rules over me/you/everyone on planet Earth (this rule is invisible/virtual). In other words, God rules over my 'consciousness' (mind) and I accept this reign and rule (over my consciousness) as reality. This reign and rule is 'invisible' (spiritual) as God the Father is a spirit being (and I am part his spiritual creation).

I recognize that I am a child of this invisible KING who reigns and rules (NOW) from his throne room in the heavens. Revelation 4. The reign and rule of Father God is not within our material universe (the stars and galaxies). His rule is from his throne room (outside this physical/material universe). His power and authority is absolute and final since this is our Creator God who reigns and rules over his creation. 

The glorified Jesus/Christ is not our Creator God (as falsely proclaimed by millions of preachers on this planet). Jesus (after Golgotha) was glorified by his Father God and his ascension to the throne room area was to serve his Master/Lord/Father and eventually help to establish this Kingdom of his Father God. He did not become God while on this Earth as religion like to proclaim. He was a servant/messenger of his Source (Father God). He now sits at the right-hand side of this Source!

God created our entire material universe for a purpose. I recognize the Sun, Moon, and Stars as part of his creation. I recognize the animals and the people (on this planet) as part of this creation. All that I witness with my senses are part of this GREATER creation. I assume that Father God rules over every item of his Creation. Father God is the POTTER and I/You are the CLAY.

I am born into this lower level creation (for a season) without any choice in the matter. I receive my talents, intelligence, and destiny while on this planet FROM this invisible spiritual SOURCE. God reigns and rules over me and I become a servant of this FATHER GOD (my Creator God). I become AWARE of this reality/miracle as I become aware of my inner self (my consciousness and my mind). It all flows from my inner spirit/consciousness/mind. All seems like a miracle (beyond my ken to fully understand).

When God the Father reigns and rules over me I put God first in my life. I assume that God provides me with my daily needs (food, clothing, shelter, health, etc.). Give me this day my daily bread means that God (my Father) provides these needs for me (daily/continually). Biden is not my SOURCE and neither is any other human power center. I look to Father God as my SOURCE. What else does this view of the Kingdom mean?

It means that man's rule/reign is over for me. I do not look to Biden, Trump, Putin, Xi, and/or Sunak/Modi/Netanyahu/Kristersson/etc. for my daily needs or for my survival. I look PRIMARILY (totally) to my Father God for my survival and salvation. I ask Father God not to tempt me with evil or lead me into any form of sin. I forgive others so they will forgive me. I pray for this KINGDOM to come to Earth as it is NOW in the heavenly realm. This is now my daily mantra.

Some of the ideas in our churches and over the official media are ignored as mostly deceptions of Satan (the temporary powers which rule over this universe invisibly). The Kingdom of God is not a CHURCH, a human RULER, or one of the RELIGIONS on this planet. The theology of the Kingdom is simple for me. God reigns and rules and I am part of this creation which started with Adam and Eve (some 6,000 years prior). The end of man's series of  rule/dispensations is now over for me. The next MODEL for planet Earth is the KINGDOM model. 

I recognize that my real inner self is this spiritual being who was born and given a destiny (for a season). I was born without any choice or freewill to change my destiny (the clay which my Potter created produced the result). I am the clay and God is my Potter. My entire destiny on this planet is determined from my birth to my eventual physical death. God did it all and does it all. That is why I recognize Father God as KING over this planet/universe/me. The Kingdom of God is NOW (and also emerging over successive moments of NOW).

When I leave this planet and when my destiny is over, I assume that my life will continue. Being a spirit being (at the core) means that I have eternal life. As Socrates said prior to his death, I am immortal/eternal. Death is swallowed up in victory as I pass on into the virtual realm after this life on planet Earth ends. It's all part of a much BIGGER picture which continues FOREVER. Is this amazing or what?

Is it time for the real Kingdom to come to planet Earth? Is it time for Father God to reign and rule over his created universe? Is it time to reject the RULE of man (Biden, Trump, Putin, Xi, and all the other impotent puppets who try to rule over us)? Is it time for the reality of the KINGDOM of Father God? My sense is YES. We need to reject the 6,000 year rule of man as ENDING (NOW). We need to accept the RULE of our real KING (God the Father) as our REAL SOURCE. That is my viewpoint/philosophy. What is yours?

I am: Donald B. Swenson, Economist/Philosopher, http://kingdomecon.wordpress.com. Also, donaldswenson.blotspot.com. 

The Lord's Prayer is totally ANTI Christian! Let's Review to Discern!

Talk about cognitive dissonance in my prior missive...we have Christians today (billions) denying that their lord has a Higher Authority (a God which is superior to himself). Where is the clear evidence on this issue? The so-called Lord's Prayer is addressed to the God of Yeshua/Jesus. This is easy to discern when reading the WORDS which were expressed by the historical Yeshua/Jesus during his lifetime. Note the words below:

This prayer reveals the mindset of the Historical Yeshua/Jesus as he relates to his followers. Yeshua prays to his God (Abba) whom we call The Father (also the name Hashem is used by our Jewish believers today). This prayer also is contrary to Paul's Christian theology which assumes that Satan is the one who leads me into temptation (not the Father as enunciated within this Prayer). 

This prayer also is contrary to Christian theology which assumes that it is the Cross and the death of Yeshua which SAVES me. In this prayer I can FORGIVE my friends and then get FORGIVENESS directly from the Father. Read the words and think about the meaning of these WORDS. This prayer was given (I assume) as an example of a prayer which I can pray daily. It addresses my survival concerns and also my salvation concerns. It is totally CONTRARY to Pauline Christianity and Catholic/Protestant Christianity. 

I would suggest that my Christian believers display COGNITIVE dissonance when it comes to the meaning of this prayer (which I assume came directly from the historical Yeshua/Jesus). The theology within this prayer gives credence to my BELIEF that Yeshua/Jesus is NOT God. He prays to his Father God (Abba) and this implies that he is less than God (or our Creator). It is so obvious that I am amazed at the cognitive dissonance which emerges from the pulpits of some 45,000 Christian denominations.

Preachers and theologians have ignored the common sense WORDS within this prayer which is derived from both the book of Matthew and Luke. Did these writers not know the meaning of these WORDS? I don't think so. They apparently wrote down the words and assumed that the READER would think for themselves about the MEANING of these words. But what I witness within Christianity is obvious COGNITIVE dissonance (a denial of the meaning of these words so as to maintain the theology of this evangelist called Paul of Tarsus) and also that of the Catholic theologians who devised a new theology for their followers (after the death of Yeshua).

The historical Yeshua did not pray to himself (this seems obvious to me). He prayed to his God (the God of Israel). Yeshua was a Jew who believed in his scripture (the Torah/Tenakh). His bible was the Hebrew Torah and he quoted from this scripture when he read Isaiah 61 to his followers in Nazareth and other venues. Read the words of Isaiah to discern the meaning which Yeshua desired for his followers. The words reveal the meaning!

Think about the WORDS expressed in this video (the apparent words of Isaiah which Yeshua/Jesus quoted during his lifetime). Who is the LORD in this rendition? Who is the one who SENT Yeshua and who anointed him for his role as Prophet/Messiah? Did Yeshua anoint himself or was it ABBA Father who anointed him for his ministry? Dd this happen at his baptism? The words reveal the theology of Yeshua/Jesus (after his baptism via his cousin, John)!

It is shameful that so many believers look to the AUTHORITY of a Pope in Rome and to the enunciation of Preachers (in their churches) to discern what is meant by the text in scripture. I can read for myself the WORDS and then derive the clear MEANING. I can do this without the HELP of denominational preachers who espouse their cognitive dissonance from their PULPITS.  It's shameful that so FEW believers THINK for themselves. Amazing!

We all live by words/ideas which then create our beliefs. If our beliefs are to be meaningful, then we need words/ideas which are valid in real-time. Thinking for oneself is absolutely necessary if meaning is to be valid. Listen to the above videos and then derive your OWN meaning of these words! I must do likewise!

I am: Donald B. Swenson, Economist/Philosopher, http://kingdomecon.wordpress.com. Also, donaldswenson.blogspot.com.

The Philosophy of COGNITIVE DISSONANCE! Do I/You have this problem?

Some thinkers will assume that their so-called 'facts' are objective even as another thinker will view these 'facts' as subjective (merely the uncertain beliefs of the presenter). We all like to be true and objective in our thinking but reality will often reveal that what is a 'fact' to one person is an 'assumption' to another person. Think of a report on the issue of 'is the end of the world coming'?

The idea called 'cognitive dissonance' reveals that I/You desire to assert our beliefs as valid (true) even as we reject the other person's beliefs (as less than full truth). No matter what another person believes to be true MY belief will not change (is often my mantra). I will assert MY belief to the end of my life. In other words I ignore my own 'cognitive dissonance' as I continue to assert that my viewpoint is true and valid. Let's define this concept for better understanding:

Cognitive Dissonance: A feeling of psychological discomfort is triggered within me when my belief clashes with new information which is perceived as logical and valid (in the NOW). I then try to resolve my psychological discomfort by reasserting my belief (as still true/valid) with a new logic/spin (that reduces the discomfort within me). Let's think of one clear example from history.

One example from history is this belief of Harold Camping (a Christian prophecy teacher) who asserted that the end of the world was arriving on May 21, 2011. He claimed that he had the 'truth' on this issue and this meant that his belief would happen as he believed. Harold had millions of followers who accepted his teachings and prophecy. Personally, I viewed Harold as a false prophet with 'cognitive dissonance' but many others thought his prophecy would happen as he asserted. The media played up this person's claims and later we all concluded (generally) that Harold had 'cognitive dissonance'. 

When May 21 arrived and Harold's end-time prophecy did not happen, he then reasserted a new twist/spin in his thinking and proposed that the real end was coming five months later, October 21, 2011. Apparently, he had made some mistake in his calculations. When this date passed, Harold started to 'spiritualize' his teachings so as to maintain his belief (even as millions of his followers abandoned Harold's teachings going forward). This is one example of 'cognitive dissonance' and why most people will alleviate their psychological discomfort with a NEW LOGIC (without abandoning the core belief/viewpoint as being a lie/false). 

Personally, I would assert that all my Christian friends who think they will be bodily 'raptured' in the near future so as to escape the tribulation reveal their 'cognitive dissonance'. But will any of these preachers of this 'rapture' theory change their viewpoint as new events emerge in our world marketplace? Most will change their dates and/or their logic so as to maintain their belief in this concept. I view this as another example of 'cognitive dissonance'. But who knows? Maybe my viewpoint is a form of 'cognitive dissonance'. 

What is reality is difficult to know in real-time. I, personally, have been wrong about many of my prior perceptions. I am now aware that my 'cognitive dissonance' may need attention. Is our economy going to crash in 2024? My view is that this is likely. But do I KNOW this? I must admit that I do not KNOW this or anything. I can merely assert my 'viewpoint' and this 'viewpoint' should be viewed as SUBJECTIVE (uncertain). Hopefully, this view of reality will help with my cognitive dissonance. 

I now realize that every person desires to be 'right' about their core beliefs. I live with strong feelings about what I perceive in real-time (Now). But I also must accept this viewpoint that my thinking is SUBJECTIVE (based upon uncertain assumptions). I do not KNOW anything with total conviction (so said Socrates). I think with my mind and then I make ASSUMPTIONS about what seems logical and reasonable. I desire to be 'objective' even as I realize (from experience) that my viewpoint is based upon subjective 'assumptions'.

To avoid cognitive dissonance I must now admit that my viewpoint (on our economy) is based upon subjective ASSUMPTIONS. If my 'assumptions' prove to be invalid THEN I need to change my 'assumptions' going forward. Will an economic crash in our financial house of cards happen in 2024? My viewpoint is YES (this is highly likely). But if this does NOT happen (say) by December 31, 2024, then I also must rethink all my prior ASSUMPTIONS. Holding on to 'cognitive dissonance' is not a healthy mindset when real events PROVE that my 'assumptions' are invalid.

The prophecy mindset of Harold Camping is what I need to learn from. Harold was totally convinced that the END of the WORLD was going to happen on May 21, 2011. He then changed his view to October 21, 2011. He then started to 'spin' or 'spiritualize' his view so as to maintain his credibility. He has since died without admitting to his 'cognitive dissonance'. Harold Camping died on December 15, at his home in Alameda, California (he was 92). Some say that Harold, in a private interview, finally admitted that no-one could KNOW when the end will arrive.

What does all this teach us? For me this teaches me that all my so-called TRUTH is really based upon my SUBJECTIVE assumptions (all assumptions are uncertain). I really don't KNOW anything with certainty. I can ASSERT my viewpoint (with conviction) but I also must be humble enough to admit that I might be wrong. My thinking is based upon uncertain ASSUMPTIONS. If this is valid, then we all can learn from the examples above. Reality is a NOW experience and all reality (in the NOW) is subjective and uncertain (to some degree). ONLY GOD KNOWS is my mantra! What is yours?

Cognitive Dissonance is prevalent in today's internet world of mass confusion! Who really KNOWS what is happening in real-time (the NOW)? Does any human thinker KNOW (with certainty)?

I am: Donald B. Swenson, Economist/Philosopher, http://kingdomecon.wordpress.com. Also, donaldswenson.blogspot.com.

Consensus on Economy reveals Confusion and Polarization! Let's Review!

Citi Bank is saying that an economic crash in soon coming. But others are saying that the Dow will continue its UP trend for another two years. Some economist's are say 60,000 is on the agenda for the DOW. The Dow is now around 39,600. It was over 40,000 a few days prior. So what gives? Is our economy going to crash or is it going to grow by another 20,000? Economist's are all over the board with their opinions.

Personally, I thought that our Stock Indexes would have crashed by now. But digital money is easy to manipulate and our central planners (who work behind closed doors) are preventing a crash for now. This is an election year for America and Great Britain and many other nations. I assume that our central planners will try to prevent any type of major crash for the remainder of 2024. But who knows? All is subjective.

Mr. Sunak, Prime Minister of Great Britain, is now calling for an election on July 4, 2024. He is behind in the polls and this means he could be history by July 4. Great Britain usually leads in general sentiment for our markets and this could be positive for Biden in the USA. But all is volatile in politics and anything could happen in Great Britain and/or the USA in 2024. Personally, Trump is leading in the polls over Biden (as of today) but the margin is narrow. I assume that the election in Great Britain could be similar.

Our puppet politicians continue to fool the voters with all their gimmicks, lies, and tricks. Money can sway the results in an election and both Great Britain and America are influenced by money interests. Today, we have digital money which gets created out-of-nothing (the mind of Central Bankers). Manipulation of computer money is easy for those who control the Central Bank master computers. A click of a computer mouse can result in unlimited units of currency flowing to select entities. It's all a CASINO market today.

So our Dow Index may go to 60,000 or it may crash tomorrow. No-one knows what these digital markets may have in store for us going forward. All is subjective and my sense is that our central planners will attempt to manipulate these markets upward as long as they can. The last real recession was in 2009 (some 15 years prior). We have had no real downturn in our markets for over 15 years. Can this continue for another year or two? Who knows? All is subjective and each expert has their OPINION.

My view is that something big is on the greater agenda for this planet. But when something will happen is impossible to predict. I have been wrong many times and my sense is that no-one really KNOWS what is on the greater agenda for this planet. God knows but man must merely think and wait. I do think that our global economy is KEY to real change, however. If the markets crash in the near future this will produce some real change. Until this happens, nothing meaningful will happen (so it seems). All is subjective and uncertain! Money rules for now!

As I write the war over in the Ukraine is becoming more dire. Russia is attempting to solve its security issues by killing Ukrainians who act against the Russian interests. To date, Russia has added some 20% to its territory by annexing prior Ukrainian territory. I don't think this situation will get resolved in 2024. The WEST (Biden, et al) are funneling more weapons and funds to the leaders of Ukraine. This has become a PROXY war for the WEST and the Ukrainians are the puppets. Zelenskyy appears to be a puppet of the WEST (mostly the American politicians). This will continue for now.

A military solution to the war over in the Ukraine is impossible IMO. Destruction leads to counter destruction. Russia will use their tactical nuclear weapons (if necessary) to maintain their security interests. The WEST will continue to use the leaders of Ukraine as their PROXY for continuing this war. It's all shameful and destructive for the common man. I feel sorry for the Russian and Ukrainian military who must fight each other with no FINAL solution emerging. Some 1 million have died to date since 2022. This is such a loss for the common man so that our political puppets can prosper. I call this Shameful and dire for real progress!

We need new leaders with a greater vision for this planet. As I write this is not happening. Our leaders are dysfunctional and corrupt to the core IMO. Nothing positive will happen given the current decisions flowing from both the WEST and the EAST. Biden is corrupt. Putin is corrupt. Xi is corrupt. Add Sunak and all the others to the pot. All these political puppets are leading the world to destruction (probably unknowingly). As of today, I witness no real change in the trends (all is down hill IMO). But maybe all this will eventually lead to progress for the planet. Who knows?

Watch the political situation over in Great Britain for signs of some meaningful change. The election is July 4 and this might give us some indication of where the American election is headed. As of today, Trump is leading over Biden. But there are still 160 days to November 5. Can our economy continue its upward trend until the election? The consensus is mixed. I say that some Black Swan will emerge prior to this election. Have a great day as we all watch, wait, and listen to all the lies! 

I am: Donald B. Swenson, Economist/Philosopher, http://kingdomecon.wordpress.com. Also, donaldswenson.blogspot.com. 

Kingdom of God vs. Kingdom of Biden/Trump/Putin/Xi! Clarification!

In reality, I experience three Kingdoms which have meaning for me and also many others (as I think about our history). I experience the Kingdom (reign) of Biden/Trump/Putin/Xi (and all the other puppets in political positions on this planet). I experience the Kingdom of God the Father (our Creator's reign) in real-time daily. Finally, I experience the Virtual Kingdom of God (when I think of my end point on this planet)... which I enter at physical death. Let's think about the meaning of these three Kingdom's and what is meant by each.

1. The Kingdom (reign/rule) of Biden, Trump, Putin, Xi, etc. This Kingdom of man has been relevant for nearly 6,000 years of man's history on planet Earth. It is now ending IMO and will be replaced by the Kingdom of Father God. The end point happens at 6,000 years and my view is that this end point is now NEAR. A precise date is unknown but the general season is discernible. 

2. The Kingdom of Father God is also emerging as this Kingdom (reign/rule) gets established as man's reign/rule ends. We are now at the END point of man's rule/reign on planet Earth IMO. I base my view on scripture and prophecy and also real-time input (via words/ideas) derived from our real KING (who reign's within my/your consciousness).

3. The third Kingdom is called the Virtual Kingdom of God. This Kingdom arrives for each of us as we end our physical life on this planet. My inner self (which is virtual) separates from my flesh body at the point of death (brain death). This virtual self (spirit) is immortal and many call this our SOUL/SPIRIT. When I enter this virtual Kingdom (at my death) I meet my prior parents, relatives, friends, and associates who died prior to me. God is our Potter and I/we the Clay!

My expectation today is that the Kingdom of Man (Biden/Trump/Putin/Xi's) rule is going to end in the near future. All our political puppets who think they are God in the flesh will discover that their rule is ending. My sense is that Biden's rule today will end soon (probably in 2025) and if Trump assumes his role in 2025, then Trump's rule will also end at some point soon. No-one knows the Father's end point but the general season is obviously here. I view America as Mystery Babylon.

Many were hoping for the Kingdom of God (the Father's rule/reign) at the point of Yeshua's ministry (back in 29 - 33 A.D.). Yeshua's ministry was based on the idea that the Kingdom of his God (the Father) was arriving during his day (generation). This, unfortunately, did not happen. What did happen, however, is that Yeshua's ministry would continue in the VIRTUAL realm after his ascension to the Father's right-hand side. The Father God did glorify his servant, Yeshua, at the point of his physical death (when his spirit left his physical body). Yeshua, entered Paradise (this virtual realm) and he has been there for some 2,000 years (as of today).

His role (currently) is to serve as a mediator/agent/servant of Father God and this is a real-time service which many experience within their CONSCIOUSNESS (mind). The Kingdom of God is experienced virtually by those who have been BORN AGAIN. But the physical Kingdom of God has not arrived for planet Earth as yet. This Kingdom (reign/rule of God) will happen at the appointed time IMO. I expect this to happen within the next few years (give or take). It is obvious, to me, that the Kingdom of our puppets (Biden/Trump/Putin/Xi, etc.) can not rule this planet (or the 8.5 billion citizens of planet Earth). I witness the FOLLY of man's rule daily.

We are nearly at the 6,000 year point IMO which ENDS the Kingdom of Man's Rule for planet Earth. Father God will then reign/rule directly from his THRONE in the virtual realm. Since we humans have a virtual inner soul (which is immortal/eternal) this rule will be via God's word (his consciousness as it participates with our consciousness). Each of us has a VIRTUAL inner self which many view as our Consciousness (mind). God is ruling NOW even as few comprehend this rule (in real-time). One must be BORN AGAIN (spiritually) to discern this reality.

For me, I live in THREE Kingdom's as of today (mentally). The Kingdom of Biden rules over my nation, America, as of today. The Kingdom of Father God also rules (internally/virtually) in real-time. Finally, the Virtual Kingdom of Father God (this new realm) will arrive for me when my physical life ends. This makes for the THREE Kingdom's to consider...which few seem to comprehend. Reality is somewhat mysterious and few seem to THINK about reality comprehensively. Give the above description some reflection as you do your own THINKING on these issues. Have a great day!

I am: Donald B. Swenson, Economist/Philosopher, http://kingdomecon.wordpress.com. Also, donaldswenson.blogspot.com. 

As a Kingdom Believer I Promote SELF governance! Come out of Mystery Babylon!

The core philosophy underlying America is this concept called SELF governance!

The goal of a Kingdom believer is to promote and live by SELF governance...not man's Babylonian government. Both the Biden and the Trump election campaigns are part of Mystery Babylon IMO which is now obvious to those with historical understanding. America has evolved into Mystery Babylon as prophesied in Revelation 16 - 18. The message of scripture is for all people to COME OUT OF MYSTERY BABYLON. See the text in Revelation 18.

The Kingdom governance model is SELF government...not the continuance of Mystery Babylon...which started with the Tower of Babel after the Flood. The attempt was made (after the Flood) to govern mankind with one language and via a UNI-POLAR model of governance...similar to what Biden and Trump are now promoting via their political confusion. This model is destined to FALL/FAIL and the evidence is obvious to those of us with discernment. The new model (now emerging) will be based upon SELF governance. I govern myself and you do likewise. We do not need MOB rule as I now find ubiquitous in America.

Those who discern the times can also discern that our current political system is corrupt and dysfunctional. The concept of Mystery Babylon is merely a prophetic concept which describes what America has become. We started out (at our founding) with core principles based upon liberty, freedom, and self rule. All this worked for a time as America grew and achieved Empire status. But with all Empires there eventually comes corruption and dysfunction. After some 250 years of so called Democracy...America is now a MOB of political dictators...calling themselves a Democracy. What the people really experience is enslavement to a System which is broken.

Both the campaigns of Biden and Trump are leading the system to ruin and collapse. This is evident to those of us who know our history. Our Nation is technically bankrupt and our leaders are now polarized over our collapsing situation. There is NO solution to our current dilemma. The system is broken and the evidence is everywhere. Witness this website for our financial house of cards: www.usdebtclock.org. The coming election of 2024 will most likely be our last. America can not continue under its current model of Mob Rule.

The Donald is one symbol of our situation. But he is no better or worse than Biden and his system of Mob rule. Biden has proven that his policies are anathema to progress. He now desires a Uni-polar world system which will continue the policies of Mystery Babylon for the entire planet. This is not going to work going forward and its now time for the people to COME OUT of Mystery Babylon. 

Biden wants a Uni-polar Empire for the entire planet. Our United Nations calls this Agenda 2030. This is now the policy of the WEST. This is much like the mindset of Nimrod who started the Tower of Babel to maintain man's control over the world system! Did he prevail? Is America now this symbol? Is the WEST part of this system?

The new world order will be determined by what happens in Ukraine (say many). As I write Biden says he will back Ukraine to its end. Putin and Xi want a Multi-polar world system and they are now confronting Biden and the West so as to create this result. America wants to continue the Uni-polar concept so as to continue the Babylonial system of Empire for the entire planet. Is any of this going to bring the world liberty, peace, and justice? 

Which outcome will prevail going forward? Biden's Uni-polar world system or Putin/Xi's Multi-polar alternative? My view is that all this is leading to the Kingdom model for our planet. God is actually in control and man's ideas will fail when push comes to shove. God's model will be based upon SELF government and a decentralized model for the planet. All the above will vanish once this Kingdom model emerges for the planet. You can witness this prophecy by reading Daniel 9 to 11. 

What is now emerging is a new model for planet Earth. I call this the Kingdom model. Our Creator rules the universe/planet and man becomes a servant/agent. Liberty, peace, and justice will finally arrive for planet Earth. This model is based upon 6,000 years of man's rule and 1,000 years of God's direct rule. It now appears that man's 6,000 year history is soon ending. A day of rest is emerging for mankind!

I am: Donald B. Swenson, Economist/Philosopher, http://kingdomecon.wordpress.com. Also, donaldswenson.blogspot.com.

Primary Freewill 'not possible' for believers! Only secondary freewill is possible!

Wow! Our Potter creates both good and evil? Is this our reality today?

My belief in a Higher Power (this Source who rules our universe/planet) implies that man has only a  secondary freewill (not PRIMARY freewill). The message of Job (probably the first text written as scripture) seems clear on this issue. Also, King David, viewed God (the Father) as ruling our universe/planet (totally). Noah, Moses, all the Prophets, and Yeshua also viewed their destiny as subservient to our Higher Power (which acts as our Potter/Creator/First Cause). Jesus said: the Father is greater than I and all that I do is predestined by the Father. No-one can come to me unless Father God draws him/her. Even Judas was without any primary freewill (if scripture is valid). So what does this mean for believers in the NOW?

The message of scripture seems clear...that Father God rules this universe/planet and every event which happens is ordained and predestined by this SOURCE (how could it be otherwise)? Did I choose to be born? Did I choose my parents, culture, talents, color, mindset, or destiny? I don't think so! I am now nearly 82 years of age. My destiny is soon over (for this realm of reality) and all that has happened during my lifetime (on planet Earth) leads me to the view that I have no PRIMARY freewill (only secondary). My actions are based on my 'secondary' freewill which for me 'appears' as primary at the time.

In reality, however, I now know that if Father God (our Potter) rules this universe/planet (if he is the First Cause), then I can not have any PRIMARY freewill. I can only act as an agent of this Higher Power who actually rules over me/you/everyone. A believer can discern these realities (generally) even as an 'atheist' is generally unable to discern these realities. Blindness happens to those who view themselves as PRIMARY actors and God as secondary. In reality, this is BACKWARDS thinking. A Higher Power must have total control over his entire Creation if this creation is to have a destiny/purpose. This is prima facie.

This concept of freewill is confusing to many as most (thinkers and philosophers) do not desire to be an agent and/or a subservient person to some Higher Source. Human nature wants to be in CONTROL of their actions behavior and then ignore the reality of a Higher Intelligence who gave them their real destiny. I was taught this idea (during my youth) that I have freewill to choose as I please. I have now rejected this idea as I grew in knowledge and understanding. I now view my behavior and destiny as less that fully free. My reading of history and scripture has led me to the view that all is 'determined' at the highest levels.

What gives me some reality on this issue is when I think of my birth and all that has happened since my birth. If I were to have real FREEWILL then I would need to choose my birth, my talents, my culture, my parents, etc. I would need to reject this idea that a Higher Source (Potter) rules over this universe/planet. I am unable to reject these ideas as I grow in wisdom, knowledge, and discernment. I now view myself as acting with secondary freewill (and not knowing fully why my actions, etc. are subservient). Technically, I do not KNOW anything is my new motto. Socrates is my mentor on this idea.

What I do is express my viewpoint as I live my life in the NOW. If a Higher Intelligence (Creator) actually rules this universe/planet (as I now assume) then this means that I can NOT have PRIMARY freewill. The logic does not follow when I assume that a Higher Intelligence (Power) is behind the scenes. I have adopted the view of King David in Psalms 139. I was conceived in the womb of my mother by a source which desired this outcome for me. All that follows flows from this idea that I am not in control and never have been. Are you in control? I would suggest NOT if you follow the above logic/philosophy.

Wow! Not one word on my tongue is unknown to my Creator! What does this IMPLY?

The above were the words of King David!

1,200 × 600

The story of Job reveals that he was an agent and that he did not have PRIMARY freewill. Is this our reality today? I think so!

Yeshua (if the words above are valid) also viewed reality as a product of the FATHER's will!

Did this betrayer of Yeshua (Judas) have primary freewill? Not according to scripture! At the right moment, Satan entered Judas and this caused his subsequent behavior!

Satan may be the cause of Judas's behavior to betray his Lord?

Is it possible that I KNOW NOTHING because a Higher Source is the KNOWER? I am secondary?

Does this leader choose his destiny? Can he determine his election outcome? What is reality?

Think on these ideas as you reflect on your own birth, life, and destiny. I am: Donald B. Swenson, Economist/Philosopher, http://kingdomecon.wordpress.com. Also, donaldswenson.blogspot.com.

Private interventions (NDE's) are unique to each person! Why?

Personally, I had an out-of-body experience back in the 70's. My experience felt like a 'floating' sensation as I watched myself observing the entire Milky Way Galaxy and our Solar System in motion. This expeience was not an event which I originated. It happened to me. My OBE experience must have been similar to what many call a NDE (near death experience). I also would suggest that a private spiritual experience with the glorified Jesus/Yeshua (or an angel) might also be similar. 

As I have said many times, my philosophy is based on this idea called Dualism. This philosophy assumes that my brain and mind are separate. This is contrary to what many thinkers assume when they claim that all reality is material/physical. A materialist mindset is based on the idea that both my brain and mind are one entity. Some call this Monism. I, however, believe that reality is really based upon Dualism. My consciousness (mind) is separate from my brain/body.

These experiences in the video above seem to support my viewpoint on issues of reality. There is a virtual self (soul) which is part of us but which transcends the material realm. I do not really experience this reality until I physically die. At the point of death, my virtual self (soul) leaves my material brain/body and separates itself. It enters a new realm of reality at the point of my death. Watch the above video until it ends as the ending reveals this philosophy which I call Dualism. I am more than my body/brain and I suggest you are also.

As I wrote in a recent missive regarding my mother and my sister. Each had a separate experience with a virtual being who they called the glorified Jesus. This experience was a private (unique) experience for each person. My mother claims that she survived a near death experience when she was near death (due to a mental depression). She claims that the glorified Jesus intervened and saved her from her potential death experience. My sister's experience was different but nearly as profound. Each would need to describe their experience in words and images if one is to comprehend the experience.

What is real, however, is that we are NOT material beings. In reality, I have a spirit component within me (call it a soul) which acts to give me my consciousness. I assume that you are similar. If this is valid, then we need not fear death. Death is merely a transition to another realm of reality. God is our Potter (designer) and I am the Clay. This means that all is determined from birth to physical death. Amazing. What happens on this planet is MUCH beyond my/your comprehension. We merely get a glimpse of reality as we live our lives in the NOW.

Here is another video which gives additional evidence on our dual realities:

I am: Donald B. Swenson, Economist/Philosopher, http://kingdomecon.wordpress.com. Also, donaldswenson.blogspot.com.

Russia has nearly completed its BOUNDARY territory! What's Next?

According to Putin, Russia needs a boundary territory to protect its security interest from NATO! This has been the official policy of Putin for the past two plus years. Russia views NATO as an alliance which threatens Russian hegemony as a Nation. I have also expressed this viewpoint for the past two plus years. Putin will not give up this recently annexed territory as most of the people speak Russian and desire to be part of greater Russia. Putin has over 80% support from his people on this issue.

As of today, Russia is advancing to the northeast and will soon take Vovchansk, then Russian forces will eventually need to take control over Kharkiv (Ukraine's 2nd largest city). To protect its security from Ukraine's forces, Russia will eventually need to control all the territory around Kharkiv. Ukraine will attempt to block this takeover but this is unlikely to prevail. Russia must protect its security interests and this is obvious to me. There is no hope for Ukraine given the current situation.

Washington is pumping in billions of dollars so Ukraine can continue this war of conquest. Biden will lose this war and my sense is that Trump (if elected in November) will concede the territory that Russia now controls...to Russia. Ukraine will become a Rump State and Zelenskyy will hide (with his billions) at some venue in Europe. The only other alternative is for the West (Washington/NATO) to start World War III over these issues. Russia must protect its security interests in order to continue as a State. China, North Korea, Iran will back Russia in this effort. 

The war mentality of the WEST is futile IMO as Russia is a nuclear power with the military means to protect its perceived interests. Also, China will back Russia as they also need to protect their security interests. The WEST is barking up a fallen tree with no ability to change these core factors. Look at the map above to discern the territory which Russia now controls. Does anyone THINK that Russia will fold to the futile 'barking' of the WEST? Furthermore, Biden is a failed politician who is spending America's dollars with no consideration of our debt and deficits. Biden is a failed leader and my sense is that he will be history soon!

Any new administration will bow to Russian needs for their SECURITY. It is obvious, to me, that any military leader should be able to discern these core factors. Washington is totally in the dark on these issues and Blinken is now playing his guitar (over in Kiev) to show his failed mindset (on this war situation) to the Ukrainian public. It's a total JOKE to those of us who THINK for a living. We now need to STOP the war over in the Ukraine and start a new negotiation. Biden will soon be history as the WEST's supreme leader IMO! We have some 175 days to the election of 2024. I doubt that Biden will survive (as a 2nd term leader).

America is technically bankrupt and yet Biden wants billions of new dollars for Ukraine and also Israel. Is this folly or what? If you want some current wisdom on the situation in Israel and Ukraine listen to Scott Ritter. This military commentator has some wisdom that most lack!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KheKZ-b-99I

I am: Donald B. Swenson, Economist/Philosopher, http://kingdomecon.wordpress.com. Also, donaldswenson.blogspot.com.

Evidence of 'Resurrection' has been destroyed but 'Glorification' is plausible!

This bodily resurrection (of Jesus) is a myth/fantasy for me. Science, experience, and history demonstrate that bodily resurrections do not happen on planet Earth. But the idea of a 'glorification' is a valid concept! Should the Church Age end now that bodily resurrections have been debunked?

Religion has been corrupted in many areas (since the start of our Church Age) but there is one experience which I think is valid in real-time. The concept is called 'glorification'. Another concept (similar to glorification) is the 'passing away' of one's virtual self (at physical death). Today, we have millions of testimonies that Near Death Experiences (NDE) are real/happening. This also goes for Out of body experiences (I had this back in the mid seventies). So some concepts of religion are valid and others are problematic. We must think in real-time to discern!

The one idea which I think is valid in the theology of Paul (of Tarsus) is his visionary experience on the road to Damascus. This vision experience totally changed the life of Saul (later Paul) and this is an experience which has happened to millions since the days of Paul. What does this vision experience prove in real-time? It proves that the risen (glorified) Yeshua/Jesus was a real event of history. Jesus/Yeshua did get 'glorified' after his physical death at Golgotha. In other words, Yeshua's virtual self did continue to live on in a new realm.

The life of a virtual self is what I call this experience when the self (soul) passes from the death body of a person. At the point of death my brain/heart dies and this produces my dead physical body. But does this END my life? I don't think so! What happens is that my 'virtual' self (passes from my body) and enters this new realm of the spirit. It is impossible to KILL my spirit self (soul) as this entity is eternal. Socrates was right when he said that he was 'immortal'. He understood that his non-material soul continues to live on.

Socrates was not fearful of death as he was convinced (rightly) that the non-material essence of a person (the soul) continues to live on in a new realm. Yeshua/Jesus also experienced this reality when he died at Golgotha in 33 A.D. Immediately, at the point of physical death his 'spirit' (soul) was glorified. Who did this 'glorification'? It was Father God who did this. Father God 'glorified' Yeshua/Jesus and allowed him to ascend to his Throne in this new realm of reality (called the VIRTUAL realm). Those who claim that Yeshua/Jesus is alive need to give Father God the Glory.

Once this 'glorification' happened (at the point of death) a new life emerges (immediately). Yeshua/Jesus is now at the right-hand-side of his God (in this new realm). Since we all live in the NOW (always) I or you can experience this 'glorified' realm to some extent (even while in the flesh). A NDE (near death experience) and/or a OBE (out-of-body) experience demonstrates the reality of this situation. Also, since Yeshua/Jesus is alive (at this very moment) he can ACT to intervene in human affairs. My mother was one person who claims that she had an 'intervention' of Jesus. This happened back in 1950 when Elsa (my mother) had a major mental breakdown (due to the false diagnosis and death of her son in 1948).

This false diagnosis of diphtheria by our local doctor (led to this mental depression and the eventual intervention of the living Jesus in the life of mother Elsa). Mother claims that without this intervention of the living Jesus (in her situation) she would certainly have died. What does this prove in real-time? For me, this proves that the living (glorified) Jesus is active today (everyday) in the life of select person's. A similar intervention happened to my sister back in 1968. The real-time 'glorified' Jesus intervened and changed (completely the life and marriage of my sister). It happened in real-time and this proves that this is REAL.

The idea that Paul of Tarsus had a vision on the road to Damascus is believable for me. This vision experience completely changed the life and character of Paul (his prior name was Saul) and then this person went on his Evangelization tour so as to demonstrate that his vision had real-time meaning. I disagree with much of Paul's later theology (his idea that I am 'saved' by the blood of a dead Jesus) but I do not question this real-time vision experience which Paul had. This vision experience proves that a 'glorified' Yeshua/Jesus is alive and well (in real-time) NOW. Millions of select believers give testimony to this reality!

The idea that the historical dead Jesus/Yeshua was resurrected (bodily) after his death on the cross is not believable for me (however). Science and common sense tell me that NONE get bodily resurrected after a real death experience. This story in our New Testament is an INVENTED story IMO. It was probably based on the philosophy that dead bodies (eventually get resurrected). This belief was handed down by the Jews (Pharisees) and then this TEXT in the New Testament was used to INVENT this story that Jesus/Yeshua was bodily resurrected (some three days after Golgotha). This story is fantasy/myth/false IMO.

So we do have real-time (NOW) evidence of 'glorification' (at the point of physical death) but we do NOT have real-time evidence of a bodily resurrection. The idea of a bodily resurrection is pure myth/fantasy IMO. My recommendation is that thinkers abandon this false RESURRECTION story and adopt this REAL 'glorification' reality which is demonstrated in real-time via NDE, OBE, and vision experiences. It is also demonstrated by experiences such as that of my MOTHER and also my SISTER.

Think on this as you reject much of the text of scripture that is based on stories of fantasy. Our New Testament (and also some of the Torah) reveal that religion can be corrupted by scribes and writers who desire to PROMOTE a belief system which is not based on a NOW experience. Reality is a NOW experience and this is how we can rule out beliefs based on false stories, myths, and inventions of human imagination. A living/glorified Yeshua/Jesus (subordinate to the Father) is realistic IMO. We have millions of testimonies that validate this reality. Is Jesus coming a 2nd time to planet Earth (in the flesh)? This is doubtful. His action is NOW within the 'glorified' realm (also called the human CONSCIOUSNESS)!

Consciousness is our evidence that our virtual self continues to live after our physical death. My view is that this will become ubiquitous in the coming years. It will be SELF-EVIDENT to thinkers and believers! That is my viewpoint. Think for yourself on these issues of reality. I am: Donald B. Swenson, Economist/Philosopher, http://kingdomecon.wordpress.com. Also, donaldswenson.blogspot.com. 

177 Days to World Chaos! My predictions as of today!

America's election is now only 177 days away. November 5 will arrive fast once the Conventions are over. The Republican convention is in July and the Democratic is in August. The big news (today) is centered around this Narcissist whom we call Donald John Trump (now 77 years of age). This sexual pervert will likely (so it seems) be our next President (#47). The current trial (called the Stormy Daniels trial) centers on the sexual exploits of a younger Donald (2006) and this gives us a glimpse of the character of this leader. He lies and covers up much of his past and this also applies to our current President, Joseph Biden. Does any of this portent well for America?

Why did the Donald pay Stormy some $130,000 to silence her voice prior to the 2016 election? It's all about politics and deception (so it seems). The Donald is obviously not a leader with moral character. But with Biden in a similar boat (lack of moral character) this leaves us with the LESSER of two evils for 2024 (so it seems). Events could change all this as we still have 177 days until the election. I remember the saga with Hillary in 2016. This lady did all she could to cover up her character flaws. Hillary lost to the Donald (in the last days of 2016) because of her lies about her tapes, etc. We might witness another similar saga with either Biden and/or Trump prior to the current election.

The American voter is secretly seeking some new candidates for this coming election in November. Could a Black Swan event happen prior to this election? Many are betting that this might occur. Vivek Ramaswamy, who many think could be Trump's running mate, thinks that Biden may step down prior to the election. He wants Trump to win by a landslide and this could happen if Biden folds prior to the election. My sense is that some event will happen prior to the election. I have no idea what this might be but I do sense that most American voters dislike both Trump and Biden.

This coming election will likely BRING us chaos and collapse (if not prior to the election then certainly after the election). America can not continue much longer with the status quo. Our financial house of cards must create some chaos soon (if not now, then certainly by election time). America also has a totally polarized Congress and this is unlikely to improve going forward. Money and politics (along with religion and science) should play a major part in this coming CHAOS. 2024 could be historic and my sense is that the election of 2024 could be America's last. Our EMPIRE is soon over!

Our global situation is now a house of cards and WAR is adding to the mix. Russia, China, Iran, and the East will not co-operate with America's Deep State. This new entity called the BRICS will assert itself in the coming months and years. The philosophy of the BRICS is counter to that of the West. The vision of the BRICS is destined  to promote a multi-polar world system. The West must promote a uni-polar world as the West can not survive in a multi-polar system. Personally, I see the WEST declining in influence going forward. Our future involves a decentralization of the global society even as our WEST continues to promote more centralization.

All these forces will emerge in this coming election of 2024 (now merely 177 days future). This countdown will reach a crescendo come July and August. As I write it is May 11, 2024. The next 90 days will give us a sense of how events might play out. Both the Donald and Joseph Biden are seriously flawed leaders given the nature of our problems. Neither can govern with wisdom or moral character IMO. This means that CHAOS is coming in the near future for America and the World. Stormy Daniels gives us some FLAVOR for what might emerge going forward. Mr. Trump and Mr. Biden will apply the other seasoning. 

How can anyone have confidence in America given current events? Money is papering over the issues as of today. Our Financial Index indicators allow American's to spend and live high for now. But all this is ephemeral and fleeting. My sense is that some type of Black Swan event is on the horizon. The Total Solar Eclipse provided me with evidence that Judgement is Coming. Did you sense similar? For now all is hush/hush on these types of events. But all will change once our financial house of cards starts to crumble. That has been our HISTORY!

That is my viewpoint on our situation. Chaos is coming to planet Earth and we all should witness some of this chaos prior to the END of 2024. I am: Donald B. Swenson, Economist/Philosopher, http://kingdomecon.wordpress.com. Also, donaldswenson.blogspot.com.