The elections within all of Europe (some 27 nations) is fragmenting and public division is obvious. As I write there are civil demonstrations in France, Italy, Belgium, Portugal, Germany, and Spain. Thousands of young voters are demonstrating as voters are divided on issues of immigration, public education, price inflation, morality, and war fatigue. Clashes in Paris, Milan, Nice, Belgium are making the European headlines as I write this missive. The obvious trend for Europe is ‘heterogeneity’. There is no real ‘unity’ in all of Europe!
My sense is that the current Anti-establishment behavior of the young is typical of all Europe. The key issue that I observe is ‘polarization’ and political division. All the nations of Europe have held elections (National and Parliamentary) these past two years and some nine elections are scheduled for 2027. The elections in 2025 and 2026 reveal total polarization and division among the voting public. My sense is that Spain, France, Italy, and Germany will reveal much more division and polarization in 2027 (as their elections are held). Especially, watch France, Italy, Spain for new trends for the far right!
Europe is seriously divided on the many issues which emerged these past few years. The war situation with Ukraine was exceptionally divisive for the public in Europe. This war situation is now winding down as Russia is using their military might to overwhelm the military of Ukraine. The use of Ukraine as a ‘proxy’ nation for European hatred of Russia was obvious. America joined Europe in this attitude until recently. Today, Trump is backing off of his support for Zelenskyy and starting to support Putin. This change of mindset is now making it impossible for Zelenskyy to continue this war situation with Russia IMO. Russia will overwhelm the military of Ukraine sometime in 2026 or early 2027.
The war with Iran is also exceptionally divisive for Europeans as the voting public does not support the mindset of Trump and Netanyahu (or their key objectives for this war). War fatigue is obvious and the thousands of demonstrators reveal their disapproval for this war. All this means that MORE polarization and division will happen going forward. The continent of Europe is now a ‘heterogeneous’ mixture of confusion and division. This is likely to continue in 2027 and after. My sense is that Europe is heading for serious fragmentation going forward. None of this is healthy for the general public IMO.
We need to support NEW leadership for this continent IMO. Germany could provide this leadership by 2029 (when NEW national elections are scheduled). The Nation of Germany consists of some 84 million people (some 18.6% of the entire European Union). Historically, it is Germany which ends up creating new trends for the continent of Europe. Will a ‘fourth’ Reich emerge so as to replace the attempt of Hitler to form a ‘third’ Reich? This is possible and, personally, I will watch the political events which emerge within Germany (going forward).
Anyway, we need to watch all the political events which happen in Europe going forward. I have watched the recent Swedish elections for some of the trends which are emerging. This election has not produced a WINNER as of this writing. The nation of Sweden is polarized and divided (some eight parties with different perspectives and goals). Who will emerge as the new Prime Minister is uncertain as of this missive. Will it be Magdalena Andersson or will it be Ulf Kristersson? I am still betting on Magdalena!
The coming Mid-term elections in America are very interesting to analyze. As of today, my sense is that Trump and his Republicans will lose the House to the Democrats…and maybe also the Senate. The outcome may be close, however, as there is no real support for either party (among the general population). Our Democrats desire a NEW Socialism for America and the Republicans desire a FAKE Capitalism. Who will convince a majority of the voting public on November 3? It’s all up for crabs as of this missive. Have a great day and watch the next 21 days for some major ‘explosions’ in Europe, America, and Asia.
The above video is excellent as an overview of the European polarization and division. The behavior of Emmanuel Macron on this situation will be interesting. Will the public support any of his rhetoric going forward???
The war between Russia and Ukraine is now at the end point. The reason is that America is now asking Zelenskyy to surrender and end this conflict. Trump is now blaming Zelenskyy for this war with Russia (a new development). This means that Ukraine will get no additional support from America. As I write, Witkoff and Kushner are on their way to Oslo, Norway for a summit to resolve this conflict. This means Russia has won this war and Ukraine has lost! Wow!
Europe will now need to abandon their support for Ukraine or enter this war themselves on behalf of Ukraine. My sense is that Europe is incapable of this decision as they are mostly bankrupt and their union is in fragmentation!
I am: Donald Brynolf Swenson, Economist/Philosopher, https://kingdomecon.wordpress.com.
Our political and financial house of cards is likely to ‘explode’ within the next 21 days (give or take). My sense is that the coming election of BiBi and Donald will create these ‘explosions’. Netanyahu’s election is scheduled for October 27 and the Mid-terms (which will determine the mindset of Trump) is on November 3. Those who get elected will not assume office until January, 2027 (however).
The two great wars (Ukraine and Iran) along with the effect these events have on our economy are the KEY issues, in my mind. My sense is that the war with Iran is ‘existential’ for Israel (no matter who gets elected). As of today, it seems like BiBi may lose his election and Trump is also likely to lose the Mid-terms (to the Democrats). If this happens then both these leaders (emotionally) must ACT to advance their win scenarios (over the Regime in Iran). These unstable political leaders are LIKELY to act in some ‘negative’ manner IMO.
Israel desires a GREATER Israel going forward. This regime (under the leadership of Netanyahu or his replacement) cannot accept the idea that the regime in Iran is going to continue. The issue is ‘existential’ for Israel IMO. This means that Israel would use the Sampson Option (a tactical nuke) to advance their ‘insane’ mindset IMO. Personally, I think that the Donald will support any decision that Israel chooses as America and Israel are on the same PAGE with regard to this war situation. I have noticed the mindset of Trump (supporting Israel on all their key ’emotional’ war issues). I, however, disagree with this mindset!
With reference to our financial issues, I sense that Trump must act to get the price of OIL (gas and diesel prices) down and this is not happening as I write this missive. The price of oil is over $100/gallon and the straight of Hormuz is under the control of the regime in Iran. This means that Trump MUST act to change this financial situation (either before the Mid-terms or shortly after). Netanyahu must also act on his insane mindset with respect to greater Israel (the war with Iran). Will these leaders create an EXPLOSION for the public within the next 21 days (say three weeks)? My sense is that this is LIKELY!
Personally, I view BOTH Trump and Netanyahu as mostly ‘insane’ (psychologically) in their thinking on these core issues of reality. Both seem to demand a WIN (politically) so that they can CLAIM that their goals are achieved and/or being achieved. I find this mindset as against the WILL of the citizens of both nations even as these ideas are CORE to the political thinking of both these leaders. Something must GIVE soon (I say the next 21 days). But all is also UNCERTAIN in today’s world of finance and politics.
We all live in a world of ‘uncertainty’ and ‘lies’ when it comes to our financial and political issues. As I write the explosions of our citizens is happening in both Italy and France. Both these nations dislike their political regimes (so it seems to me). Giorgia Meloni and Emmanuel Macron are both being viewed as unstable political leaders by their citizens. This same situation is happening in other nations of Europe as I write (especially Germany). The mindset of the people is against all these political regimes. This means that the same negative mindset is likely for Israel and America (going forward).
Our world is in a state of CHAOS with regard to both financial and political issues IMO. Polarization is everywhere (ubiquitous for all Western nations). This means that something must change so that a NEW world of ‘assumed’ unity can emerge. I do not see this happening in the near future. Instability, uncertainty, insanity is what I observe when I witness our world of politics and finance. Can this situation continue (indefinitely)? My sense is absolutely NO!
Some new ‘explosions’ are bound to happen and all this is likely to happen in the next 21 days (give or take). Watch the news for yourself and then determine your own viewpoint on all these core issues of reality. My view is that both Trump and Netanyahu will act (soon) and this is why I am using the model of the next 21 days. Both are nearing the END of their political control (over the issues). That is my perspective as of today! Think for yourself!
I am: Donald Brynolf Swenson, Economist/Philosopher, https://kingdomecon.wordpress.com.
A New World is Emerging! Bi-polar world, Uni-polar world, Multi-polar world! Let’s Review!
Since the end of World War II, our world situation has changed significantly. After 1945, we experienced a Bi-polar world situation (USA vs. Russia). This Bi-polar world continued until the end of the Soviet Union happened in 1991. After 1991, the Soviet Union was in chaos (economically) and this led to the emergence of Putin. Putin has governed the new Russia and after the financial Crisis of 2008, another new world situation emerged.
After 2008 and especially after the Coup in Ukraine in 2014, a new world situation has been emerging. We can now call this new world situation the Multi-polar world. China has emerged as the third world power (along with the USA and Russia). Since the days of Russia’s Special Military Operation (2022) this Multi-polar world has become entrenched. We now have the BRICS nations (some 11 full member countries and 10 partner countries). This block of nations is now seeking emergence within this new Multi-polar world system.
The West is now recognizing that their Uni-polar world system is dead in the water. Biden tried to revive this Uni-polar world (along with Obama) since 2015. Pope Francis tried to BLESS a new global world system (which America assumed would be Uni-polar) and since the death of Pope Francis, this Uni-polar world system has also died. The NEW world system as of 2026 is Multi-polar and both Europe and America are pushing on a string with their attempt to revive a Uni-polar world.
The future will be Muli-polar going forward and this means that the WEST will LOSE their liberal democracy idea (for the entire planet) which desired a ‘rules based world’ under their control. A new world is now emerging with ASIA, RUSSIA, as serious poles and AMERICA and Europe as needing to restructure their VISION if they are to survive. As I write, Europe is in chaos and so is America. After the Mid-terms, my sense is that this situation will be much worse. Trump’s vision of ruling this planet will be OVER!
My sense is that this NEW World that is emerging will become more distorted and fractured as we move forward. I witness the serious Polarization within the WEST everywhere. America is totally ‘polarized’ and so is all of Europe. NATO is also fracturing as it attempts to force RUSSIA to lose this war with Ukraine. In reality, Russia is winning this war and my sense is that Russia will eventually WIN this war with Ukraine. Ukraine is currently being destroyed from Kiev to the west and Russia has the military power to destroy all of Ukraine.
All this means that NATO, Europe, and America will discover that they have lost this war (with Ukraine) and then they will also discover that they will lose this war with Iran also. The West needs to rethink their future on planet Earth as the trends are now leading to a Multi-polar world system for the entire planet. This new world will be totally UNSTABLE as a Multi-polar world is confrontational. The powers emerging do not THINK alike nor do they desire that the collapsing ‘liberal democracy’ of the West continue to rule this planet.
All this means that the AGENDA 2030 idea of Obama, Biden, and the UN will collapse and the idea that a new GLOBAL world ruling this planet will also collapse. My sense is that a new transition PERIOD must now emerge (say after the Mid-terms) as Trump and the West recognize that a NEW WORLD is emerging for planet Earth. New leaders must be selected in Europe, NATO, and America going forward. In time, this will apply to Russia and China also. None of the current leaders will be effective in this NEW WORLD that is emerging!
If UNITY is ever to emerge for our planet, then we all need to THINK differently going forward. My view is that the world needs to recognize that planet Earth is destined for a NEW KINGDOM. With the emergence of AI, collapsing DEBT, and ineffective leaders (both WEST and EAST) we need to rethink the governance of planet Earth going forward. Who should govern this planet? Is there a HIGHER POWER which rules this planet (and the greater Universe). My sense is ‘absolutely’. Think with a NEW mindset going forward! That is my perspective!
I am: Donald Brynolf Swenson, Economist/Philosopher, https://kingdomecon.wordpress.com.
Who will govern America after Mid-terms? What about Sweden?
The issue of governance is not easy in today’s world of polarization. America is polarized and so is Sweden. I thought that Magdalena Andersson would win the Prime Ministers position in Sweden. But she lost a vote in the Parliament today and my sense is the Ulf Kristersson will also lose when his nomination comes up for a vote. In America, we have the Mid-term elections on November 3, 2026. Will the Trump party win?
My sense is that the Trump party (the Republicans) will lose these mid-terms and this could make Donald John Trump a ‘lame-duck’ President going forward. But the issue could be close as the nation of America is totally polarized and both Parties are not viewed as positive. This is similar to the situation over in Sweden. Sweden has some eight parties which vie for control over their Parliament. These eight all have differing political viewpoints!
If Donald John Trump’s Republican Party loses the Mid-terms, then this President could be in DEEP trouble going forward. The issue may not be totally settled until January 2027. But my sense is the this mid-term situation may reject the leadership of Trump. Trump’s gas prices are near $5/gallon and Diesel fuel is near $6.50/gallon. These numbers are not favorable for DJT. But the Democrats are also mostly rejected as their leaders lean towards Socialism/Communism. Americans do not like this trend even as they mostly reject the Status Quo trend. So the elections will be interesting to follow as all is UNCERTAIN!!!
Sweden is in trouble and America is in trouble. There leaders are mostly viewed unfavorably and the political policies are mostly viewed as unfavorable. This situation is DIRE for the people going forward. The economies of both Sweden and America are in serious trouble and the people generally do not like policies which make the economy for dire. But our problem is unsustainable DEBT and unsustainable Deficits. This is unlikely to disappear going forward. Then we have two major wars taking place which are also viewed unfavorably by the people. We need a win-win political system and this is not possible in today’s world!
You can follow the Swedish political dilemma by going to: Sveriges Riksdag. The next step in this soap opera will happen by the decision of Andreas Norlen, speaker of the Parliament. For American political outcomes you can go to: Race to the WH or to Ballotpedia. It all is interesting to follow as our world will change with the eventual outcomes of these elections. Enjoy the uncertainty! I must do likewise! Have a great day!
I am: Donald Brynolf Swenson, Economist/Philosopher, https://kingdomecon.wordpress.com.
Understanding the concept of SIN! Is it inherited or is it eliminated for select Christian believers?
Am I a sinner? Do I have flaws in my moral character? Do I transgress the 10 Commandments while living on planet Earth? What about you? What about Trump, Xi, Putin, Zelensky, Melania, or my Spouse? Who is capable of a perfect (sinless) life experience? Has anyone on this planet revealed a PERFECT moral character for a lifetime? My view is absolutely NO! NONE! The perfect human life is yet to happen IMO!
The idea that select believers (say a group of Christians) are totally redeemed for all their sin is not a valid viewpoint IMO. It was Paul of Tarsus, after his visionary epiphany, who developed this idea that select believers could claim ‘atonement’ for their sins (all sins and for a lifetime). This false prophet was a serious sinner for his entire lifetime (by his own admission) and yet he proclaimed a false ‘Gospel’ (for others) that the blood of a dead Jew (Yeshua/Jesus) was total redemption for all sin (if one proclaimed his mantra)…called Salvation by Grace via the Blood of this dead Jew (who died at Golgotha).
Real-time reality reveals the OPPOSITE. Every human being displays some ‘sin’ during their lifetime (some daily). Lies are a sin. Sexual excess is a sin. Gluttony is a sin. Stealing is a sin. Coveting is a sin. Worshiping an idol is a sin (etc. etc. etc.). Sin is any behavior that is LESS than PERFECT. Paul claims that Yeshua/Jesus was ‘perfect’ in his behavior for an entire lifetime. Is this a valid conclusion? My sense is absolutely NO! Yeshua lied to his brothers on one occasion in John 7: 6 – 8. Yeshua says ‘my time is not yet come, you James/Jude/Simon go up to the feast. I am not going for my time has not yet fully come’. Then in hours, Yeshua changes his mind and goes to the feast (in Jerusalem and preaches to many fellow Jews). This lie of Yeshua was an obvious ‘sin’. Yeshua, earlier had gone to his cousin John the Baptist and asked to be baptized (a pure admission that his moral character was less than ‘perfect’). Wow!
Yes, Yeshua/Jesus was a ‘sinner’ during his lifetime and Father God did not let him off the hook (with reference to the consequences of his ‘sins’)…which is DEATH. Did the living Yeshua/Jesus qualify to enter heaven FREE of any ‘sin’? Paul says Yes…but I say No! The character of every human person is affected (from Zygote Stage/conception) with ‘sin’ (and/or imperfections). So where did ‘sin’ originate from? Was it from the disobedience of Eve an Adam? Did these two human creations disobey Father God while in Eden? I think so!
We have inherited ‘sin’ (via the sperm/egg of mankind) from day one. The living cell called the male sperm and the female egg created ME (a Zygote). I then became an embryo, then then a fetus, and then a born baby boy. My inner life involved my invisible ‘consciousness’ which worked with my DNA, etc. to form my physical body/life (all derived from the fertilization/conception produced by my Dad’s sperm and my Mom’s egg). I inherited ‘sin’ from the formation of my life during my origin. Are we all the same?
Since we all originate in the same manner (from conception), it makes sense that ‘sin’ is part of this process which started at the Zygote stage. The perfect Adam and the perfect Eve (in the garden) were infused with ‘sin’ when they ATE the fruit of the TREE of KNOWLEDGE. Both ‘good’ and ‘evil emerged AFTER this disobedience by our first parents. This is what my beliefs comprehend. Sin started with our first parents and we all have ‘inherited’ sin from this start! Wow! It’s all beyond my full understanding!
So how do I deal with my ‘sin’? If ‘sin’ is endemic to human behavior, then is there some positive way to deal with ‘sin’. I say absolutely! God says REPENT (change my thinking) and he will forgive my ‘sin’. The endemic nature of ‘sin’ means that I must deal with my ‘sin’ on a recurring basis (when I become aware of a ‘sin’). I then act with ‘repentance’ and appeal to my Source for forgiveness. My Source (Father God) is willing to allow me to ‘repent’ and change my behavior. The other way is ‘atonement’…but this is not what Yeshua/Jesus advocated during his lifetime. Forgiveness via repentance is the positive way to DEAL with ‘sin’! My way!
The problem of sin is obvious to me as I witness my own behavior and the behavior of others. Huge sin is now displayed by our elected political leaders. We can witness their sins on a daily basis. Our system is built upon human beings with flaws in their behavior. Man’s rule is the real problem. The Kingdom is the solution. But as long as people refuse to deal with their personal ‘sins’, the consequences will continue (in spades). War is a perfect example of ONE consequence of sin’. We all witness many more examples as we watch human behavior in real-time! Give this missive some reflection at your leisure!
I am: Donald Brynolf Swenson, Economist/Philosopher, http:/kingdomecon.wordpress.com.
