Probably the most enlightening article I've read in a long time. Haven't finished because about half way thru it just became too sad and scary to take in during a single read. At 80, I had always felt that the Vietnam era was the scariest of my lifetime. That has all changed. Today's world is the scariest ever and being run by so called leaders that seem bent on destruction.
Thank you, Tom. Like you, I feel this is an extremely serious concern. The fact that you found it that difficult to make it through the article in a single read--not because it was long, but because of how concerning such thinking within the Pentagon is--tells me the subject is as concerning for others as it was for me. (No readers have ever told me they couldn't finish reading an article in one setting because of how deeply disturbing it was.)
To think that our government, and particularly the Pentagon with all of its MASSIVE power beyond any military anyone has ever seen, is driven by and controlled fanatical, apocalyptic beliefs on par with the mullahs of Iran is a mind-twisting reality! Even with this understanding of biblical prophecy THAT I LAID OUT MORE THAN TWENTY YEARS AGO, I never thought for a moment I'd see this dynamic emerge so TRANSPARENTLY, so OUTSPOKENLY, and, of all places, first in the United States.
I felt it is the most important article I've written, and I had no idea a week ago it was coming! If others feel differently, though, I ENCOURAGE them to let me know because I am certainly interested in seeing how people respond to this, especially if it is not something they are normally interested in. So, thank your for your candid concerns.
P.S. The concerns of this article became even more poignant for me when, immediately after posting it, I looked at the latest headlines and saw "Donald Trump invokes HOLY WAR as he gives final Easter Monday ultimatum to Iran," the title of an article in which Trump announced "all hell" will rain down on Iran if they don't open the Strait of Hormuz tomorrow, and then he signed off on that with "Glory be to GOD!"
And, then, this morning, after reading your comment, I see the top headline on Drudge is "TRUMP EASTER: 'PRAISE BE TO ALLAH'." The actual headline of the article they link to is "Trump drops F-bomb and says ‘Praise to Allah’ in wildest social media post yet."
Any question left that our own government is as fanatical as the mullahs of Iran right now???
It's so good to hear that because I put a lot of time and thought into it, and was concerned about it being too religious for an audience mostly interested in economics (and it could turn out that it is), but I thought it important to show that Hegseth's way of reading the prophecies is not the only way these prophecies can be read. It comes from his own inclinations toward violence and power.
SOS ever ending END,,all unknowingly unknowing!!
Probably the most enlightening article I've read in a long time. Haven't finished because about half way thru it just became too sad and scary to take in during a single read. At 80, I had always felt that the Vietnam era was the scariest of my lifetime. That has all changed. Today's world is the scariest ever and being run by so called leaders that seem bent on destruction.
Thank you, Tom. Like you, I feel this is an extremely serious concern. The fact that you found it that difficult to make it through the article in a single read--not because it was long, but because of how concerning such thinking within the Pentagon is--tells me the subject is as concerning for others as it was for me. (No readers have ever told me they couldn't finish reading an article in one setting because of how deeply disturbing it was.)
To think that our government, and particularly the Pentagon with all of its MASSIVE power beyond any military anyone has ever seen, is driven by and controlled fanatical, apocalyptic beliefs on par with the mullahs of Iran is a mind-twisting reality! Even with this understanding of biblical prophecy THAT I LAID OUT MORE THAN TWENTY YEARS AGO, I never thought for a moment I'd see this dynamic emerge so TRANSPARENTLY, so OUTSPOKENLY, and, of all places, first in the United States.
I felt it is the most important article I've written, and I had no idea a week ago it was coming! If others feel differently, though, I ENCOURAGE them to let me know because I am certainly interested in seeing how people respond to this, especially if it is not something they are normally interested in. So, thank your for your candid concerns.
P.S. The concerns of this article became even more poignant for me when, immediately after posting it, I looked at the latest headlines and saw "Donald Trump invokes HOLY WAR as he gives final Easter Monday ultimatum to Iran," the title of an article in which Trump announced "all hell" will rain down on Iran if they don't open the Strait of Hormuz tomorrow, and then he signed off on that with "Glory be to GOD!"
The full statement:
"Remember when I gave Iran ten days to MAKE A DEAL or OPEN UP THE HORMUZ STRAIT. Time is running out - 48 hours before all Hell will reign down on them. [sic] Glory be to GOD! President DONALD J. TRUMP" (https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/politics/breaking-trump-holy-war-iran-36969424)
And, then, this morning, after reading your comment, I see the top headline on Drudge is "TRUMP EASTER: 'PRAISE BE TO ALLAH'." The actual headline of the article they link to is "Trump drops F-bomb and says ‘Praise to Allah’ in wildest social media post yet."
Any question left that our own government is as fanatical as the mullahs of Iran right now???
"The US President posted on Truth Social: ‘Tuesday will be Power Plant Day, and Bridge Day, all wrapped up in one, in Iran. There will be nothing like it!!! Open the F*****’ Strait, you crazy b******s, or you’ll be living in Hell – JUST WATCH! Praise be to Allah. President DONALD J. TRUMP’." (https://metro.co.uk/2026/04/05/trump-drops-f-bomb-says-praise-allah-wildest-social-media-post-yet-27862527/)
Thanks for even more scary detail. Reminds me once again of the song from the Vietnam era "Eve of Destruction".
What an amazing article
It's so good to hear that because I put a lot of time and thought into it, and was concerned about it being too religious for an audience mostly interested in economics (and it could turn out that it is), but I thought it important to show that Hegseth's way of reading the prophecies is not the only way these prophecies can be read. It comes from his own inclinations toward violence and power.