Archive: July 2002

Jul. 02

Will He Be … Guess Who? — What Herb Thinks

It wasn’t that long ago the UK called for creating a team presidency within the EU Council. But soon after, British Prime Minister Tony Blair surprised everyone by dropping the team idea and called for a new EU Super president within the Council. Now it looks like the new Danish presidency will sink Blair’s plan for an EU Super president, but will supports the UK’s old idea for a team presidency.

Jul. 04

The Dragon’s Shadow Reaches the Balkans — What Herb Thinks

The shadow of a great dragon is rising in Europe in the form of the European Union. And, according to Bible prophecy, this dragon will spread its shadow across the Mediterranean and someday cover Israel.

Jul. 05

The Crying Wall — What Herb Thinks

In 70 AD Roman soldiers besieged Jerusalem. In the course of the battle over one million Jews lost their lives. When the battle was over, the destruction done to the Jewish temple was so complete not one stone was left standing on top of another — just like Jesus said (Matt. 24:2).

Jul. 10

Solana’s Universal Jurisdiction — What Herb Thinks

Pardon me, but I really love this report about the EU backing Spain in sending Spanish warships to reclaim a tiny Island off the coast of Morocco.

Jul. 11

Confrontation Between Two Powers — What Herb Thinks

I first became aware of the battle raging in the EU last May while reading a bulletin written by Charles Grant. Grant is the director of a think-tank, the Centr for European Reform.

Jul. 13

The Councilists are Coming — What Herb Thinks

If you’ve been following my commentaries, you know I believe there is power struggle going on for control of the new, super European Union. This struggle is mainly between the people who want the Commission to be the seat of power, and certain governments who want Council to be the seat of power.

Jul. 19

Bush Singing Solo — What Herb Thinks

Every child knows how to play the game. When one parent says no, just go ask the other.

Jul. 20

Always Asking That Question — What Herb Thinks

Recently I tried to answer a question asked in a commentary by Bennett M. Epstein titled, “What part don’t they understand?”

Jul. 24

The Beginning of What Will End it All

The Treaty establishing the European Coal and Steel Community (ECSC) has officially expired. The ECSC Treaty was signed on April 18, 1951 and entered into force on July 23, 1952. Now, 50 years later, on July 23, 2002, the Treaty that began it all has expired.

Jul. 26

Exaggeration or Deception? — What Herb Thinks

Now everybody is mad at Israel.

Jul. 29

An American Jewish Hamas? — What Herb Thinks

I was quite shocked when I learned that a fellow American by the name of John Walker Lindh was found among the Taliban prisoners our soldiers captured in Afghanistan.