Ancient and Modern day Politics

Submitted by Jerod (United States), Jun 30, 2012 at 03:58

Egyptian king Smendes 27 year reign the Egyptian nation was so impoverished all the king could send Assyrian king Tiglath-Pilesar I was a crocodile as tribute.

Egyptian king Psusennes I daughter Isiemkheb married the High priest Menkheperre. This was a master plan for Psusennes I since the Egyptian priesthood held 80% of Egyptian wealth.

Israel was under Philistine domination when Egyptian pharoah Ramses XI ruled in his last 9 years, Smendes reigned 27 years and Neferkhres reigned for 4 years. Israel wasn't even allowed the use of iron under Philistine domination, since the Philistines did not want the Hebrews to produce iron weapons. (1 Samuel 13:19-22)

Modern Israel is now one of the most technical advanced nations in our world and will kowtow to no one. Modern world wealth is centered few nations hands. Soon there will be only the rich and poor with the disappearance of the middle-class. America will resemble Egyptian king Smendes reign as America tries to pay China tribute. The Obama administration should it reach a second term will bring disaster upon our whole world.

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