WarSclerotic

A large section of the American population apparently believes Iran is a peaceful country that is being misrepresented by Israel and most of the West.

In past articles, I’ve written that Iran’s diabolical, maniacal leaders have repeatedly threatened Israel.  Some readers have questioned the veracity of those claims. This is an opinion piece, but it really helps if the opinions are based upon fact.

On Sunday, the Iranian Defense Minister Ahmad Vahidi was quoted as having said, “Iran’s warriors are ready and willing to wipe Israel off the map.”

I don’t want to be, heaven forbid, dogmatic about the meaning of that statement, but my best guess is that Vahidi wishes to have every Israeli mother, child, and senior citizen (including brother and sister Israeli Muslims) annihilated.  If that’s a wrong interpretation, please enlighten me.  I’m certain some liberal reader can find love in Ahmad’s quote.  Forgive me for my blindness; I am unable to do that.

Every so often, usually on an annual basis, the Arab League gets together to discuss current mutual concerns.  Their habitual thorn in the flesh (Israel’s very existence) just doesn’t go away.  That concern, time and again, occupies top spot on the League’s to-do list.  How can they solve that conundrum?

My mind can’t help but flash back to days when I watched cartoons.  Wile E. Coyote would repeatedly come up with clandestine, foolproof, clever schemes to destroy Road Runner.  Every time the smoke cleared, however, “beep, beep,” Road Runner scooted on down the road and lived another day.

The Arab League is made up of several countries that are drowning in oil.  They have practically unlimited funds with which to purchase the finest state-of-the-art weapons.  Their militaries outnumber the hated Israeli military over 50 to 1.

As Golda Meier, Israel’s fourth prime minister, said, “Our enemies only have to win once.  We must win every time.” So far, the Israelis have come out of each fray victorious.  What is their secret? Most folks don’t really want to hear the answer.  Laughter and loss of bladder control may result, but Israel is protected by Michael the Archangel.

The Jews aren’t going anywhere and Wile E. Coyote, I mean the Arab League, will remain in a continual state of frustration.  Those lovers of peace can purchase all of the latest weapons, scheme far into each night, collectively attack Israel in the United Nations, and hold the West hostage over oil prices until all of the economies gasp for breath.

But there is one thing they will never do: They will never wipe Israel off the face of the earth.

Sorry, about that Ahmad.  That’s not true; I’m not really sorry. The world has much to be concerned about, but the real issue is never discussed. We are in the beginning stages of the endgame between forces loyal to Satan and forces loyal to YHWH.

The referee has addressed both opponents.  They have returned to their corners and are awaiting the bell.  The prophecies in Daniel and the Book of Revelation are about to commence.

Walt Osterman is the author of “Not Home Yet: A Tale Concerning Israel’s Rebirth.” He served in Vietnam and is a Bronze Star recipient. He lives in Wyoming.