Happy Rosh (Not Russia) Hashanah! Russian Bear & Israel Lion: Strange Bedfellows 2014

Some of the top theologians across the world still cling to Russia being the only choice for Gog (Putin) from Magog (Russia). They cite the word “Rosh” from the Hebrew text found in Ezekiel 38-39 as the reason why they assume Russia will invade Israel someday soon.

The word of ADONAI came to me: "Human being, turn your face toward Gog (of the land of Magog), chief prince of Meshekh and Tuval; and prophesy against him. Say that Adonai ELOHIM says, 'I am against you, Gog, chief prince [Rosh] of Meshekh and Tuval. I will turn you around, put hooks in your jaws and bring you out with all your army, horses and horsemen, all completely equipped, a great horde with breastplates and shields, all wielding swords. "Adonai ELOHIM says: 'When that day comes, thoughts will well up in your mind, and you will devise a sinister scheme. You will say, "I am going to invade this land [Israel] of unwalled villages; I will take by surprise these people who are at peace, living securely, all in places without walls, bars or gates. Ezekiel 38:1-4, 10-11 (CJB)

Here’s how silly these theologians are; when you celebrate Rosh Hashanah Wednesday evening September 24, 2014, nobody will be intending their greeting to be: “Happy Russia (Rosh) New Year (Hashanah)!” Is it a wonder why no self-respecting rabbi will concur with their "Rosh is Russia Theory?" Depending upon context, rosh is a head, chief, or leader. Sorry.

I believe that Gog is a Turkish leader from the region of Turkey. Why? Because Meshek and Tubal were found in Turkey long ago. Although Russia could be Magog someday, I sincerely doubt it.

Today, Russia is a hungry bear due to lack of European produce that once was shipped to them. Europe is adding to Russian sanctions, thereby driving them to buy produce from Israel, another victim of European sanctions. This is a marriage made in heaven. Could hunger be the final reason why Russia would invade Israel? Again, I doubt it. Russia can afford food because they have better cash reserves than any other country, due to an abundance of oil and gas. There is no way that Europe could invoke such drastic sanctions without tacit USA approvals. Thus, we’re complicit and stupid too. We have unmanageable federal debt and ISIS on the prowl and we’re pushing Europe to sanction Russia and Israel. That’s stupid!

Israel To Sell Russia Produce No Matter How Many Sanctions The West Levies Against It, Israel’s Ag Minister Says – See more at: http://failedmessiah.typepad.com/failed_messiahcom/2014/09/israel-to-sell-russia-produce-no-matter-how-many-sanctions-the-west-levies-against-it-israels-ag-min-123.html

“"…I believe our products will continue to flow into Russia. It will be easier to deal with us, it will be cheaper and more stable, and with no political price tag for what you do and what you don’t."

“First of all I don’t feel [pressure] and I don’t see it. Take into account that lately the Europeans have been putting some boycotts on our products. So [is that] how it goes? They put a boycott on us and we will not help somebody else? They can’t. They can’t on the one hand stop [Israeli] sales to Europe, and on the other [ask us to] stop sales to Russia. That doesn’t work together. They have to decide,” Shamir reportedly said.

My final opinion: The greatest fear that Americans have shouldn’t be hungry Russian Bears or Chinese Dragons, for our debt is “Hockey-sticking,” and ISIS will attack us sooner or later. Let’s fix our own problems before we sanction others that have their fiscal and military houses in order.


What about our draught problem out west? Is anybody concerned?

Dramatic Photos of California's Historic Drought – See more at:

http://www.theatlantic.com/infocus/2014/09/dramatic-photos-of-californias-historic-drought/100804/

Shalom!