Many of us remember the...
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Many of us remember the day when the USSR placed a grapefruit-sized satellite in orbit called Sputnik. Our great country raced into action to match this phenomenal achievement. And the space race was on with our two major powers eventually struggling to be the first to land a man on the moon.
In fact, ever since World War II, the Soviet Union has been viewed as one of the two superpowers of the world. Its military might has been feared and respected for decades. Most of our own military build-up has occurred because of the USSR's tremendous power and its determination to dominate the world.
Now, however, this proud collection of states is suffering severe economic and political problems. The good news is that its goal is positive, democratic reform. The bad news is reflected in the fact that there seems to be no clear direction or understanding of how those needed changes are to take place. If Isaiah were writing today, his words about the weakening of Tyre could easily apply to the Soviety Union.
-- Thompson
In fact, ever since World War II, the Soviet Union has been viewed as one of the two superpowers of the world. Its military might has been feared and respected for decades. Most of our own military build-up has occurred because of the USSR's tremendous power and its determination to dominate the world.
Now, however, this proud collection of states is suffering severe economic and political problems. The good news is that its goal is positive, democratic reform. The bad news is reflected in the fact that there seems to be no clear direction or understanding of how those needed changes are to take place. If Isaiah were writing today, his words about the weakening of Tyre could easily apply to the Soviety Union.
-- Thompson
