In watching for the Second Signpost, there are a few distinct themes we keep our eyes on. One is the growth of the power of the second horn, i.e. the IRGC. Another is any sign for an actual invasion –… Read More ›
In The News
Briefer posts pointing to news
Der Spiegel: A Masterful Portrayal of the Prominent Horn?
The German magazine Der Spiegel (The Mirror) came out with an issue last month with a very interesting cover. It shows Erdoğan as dominating Turkey as a dictator and his portrayal as a cult of personality, over the Sultan Ahmed… Read More ›
The Drums of War: An Exchange of Insults
The year-long saber-rattling rhetoric between Iran and Saudi Arabia was raised another notch this past week. This is another thread of activity prior to the Second Signpost or any war – making enemies out of your neighbors. I wrote in an… Read More ›
The Nuclear Deal “Looks Worse and Worse by the Day”
The quote above was spoken by retired Army General Michael Flynn; this reported by a Reuters story. According to a report replaced by Washington think tank, the Institute for Science and International Security, the Obama administration and other European governments… Read More ›
Russian Tu-22M Bombers Based in Iran
A few days ago Russian Tu-22M bombers began bombing runs out of an air base in Iran. The Tu-22M is roughly equivalent in performance to the USAF B-1 bomber. Since the bomber would fly from Iran instead of southern Russia… Read More ›
Turkey and Russia Mend Relations
There has been a buzz on the internet about the implications of Erdoğan visiting Putin a few days ago, and mending relations. What does it mean for developments in the end times? This author says, “Very little.” This news article… Read More ›
A Potential Arsenal for Iran?
“I watched the ram as he charged toward the west and the north and the south. No animal could stand against him, and none could rescue from his power. He did as he pleased and became great. (Daniel 8:4, NIV… Read More ›
Erdoğan to Continue Path Towards King of Yavan
The coup attempt in Turkey that occurred July 15 has been defeated. Two stories – one from the Telegraph and one from Reuters – do a fairly good job of summarizing the events. The stories say that it was elements of the… Read More ›
The Coup in Turkey: Turkey at a Crossroads?
It is the biggest story of the evening – elements of the Turkish military are declaring a coup and are trying to take over Ankara, the capital, and Istanbul, the largest city. It was interesting timing that the President of… Read More ›
Parody of a Post-Brexit Scramble
In my last post on the Brexit, I had speculated that the Brexit might force pro-Roman Antichrist theory supporters to re-think their position soon. Thinking of my own studies in decades past when I thought the AC was to be European,… Read More ›
THE FOUR SIGNPOSTS 