Karl-Theodor zu Guttenberg Interviewed on USA and Europe–he mentions ‘common values,’ differences and ‘the huge debt mountain’

Karl-Theodor zu Guttenberg (World Economic Forum)

Former German Defense Minister, Baron Karl-Theodor zu Guttenberg was interviewed in the German press (the Kurier, Courier in English), and the following has basically been machine translated into the English language:

COURIER: You have seen how Europe is dealing with the crisis, and the American experience dealing with it. What is the difference?

Karl-Theodor zu Guttenberg: There are some differences, such as the aversion of the U.S. government against austerity programs and fiddling with an incredible number of funds…dealing with the huge debt mountain. But there is also an emotional difference.

COURIER: In what way?

Karl-Theodor zu Guttenberg: Even if the sounds trivial: In America, one is always gt a certain positive mood even during the crisis…In Europe, it has a tendency to delve into an emotional crisis…

COURIER: You are on a type of Sabbatical now in the U.S. When will you return back?

Karl-Theodor zu Guttenberg: The term sabbatical is not mine. Its part of a flow sheet not OK by me. This has some in the media angry , and the the other credit it as lively…I am familiar with transcribing yes…

I’ll be back when I’m finished and cheerful, to do it.

There were more difficulties in machine-translating this article than some others I have tried in the past (here is the link to the original article in the German language: http://kurier.at/politik/eu/karl-theodor-zu-guttenberg-im-interview-die-neigung-sich-in-eine-krise-zu-vertiefen/12.086.099), so I will try to summarize some bits and pieces, including parts not translated above.

Basically, in the interview, Herr Guttenberg says that Europe and the USA have handled the financial crisis differently. The USA, because of its more optimistic view, seems to think that increasing debt is fine, but the USA really has not figured out how to deal with that (the Bible itself warns about massive end time debt in Habakkuk 2 and the USA seems to be somewhat ignoring those warnings).

The Europeans on the other hand, have been more more guarded about increasing debt, but part of that may be because the Europeans are more pessimistic. Herr Guttenberg also commented that the European Union needs to be perceived as more relevant in daily European life, because now many in Europe view it as bureaucratic, as opposed to particularly helpful, institution.

Herr Guttenberg did speak positively about a free trade agreement between the USA and EU.

Baron Guttenberg also said that although the USA and EU share common values, many Europeans do not care for the USA gun control debates, health care debates, and some of its military interventions.

He also discussed that Europe is not all the same. This is consistent with biblical prophecy about the final European power being composed of toes of clay and iron (Daniel 2:40-43). He was asked about a “Core Europe” (a concept where certain European countries go all out to be integrated and some others are on the periphery and get more integrated with the core later). He seemed to indicate that there would be a lot more national integration in Europe within ten years. And that would be consistent with biblical prophecy.

The overall impression I got from the interview is that Herr Guttenberg believes that if the EU can be made a bit more relevant and Europeans led to be more positive towards it, that the Europeans will benefit greatly. And at some point in time, perhaps he will return to try to help make that happen.

Baron Guttenberg, personally, was embarrassed by a plagiarism scandal in 2011. He then resigned and went on a self-imposed exile to the USA. He is one who, however, could possibly be the final Beast of biblical prophecy or at least one who may be involved in his rise.

Of course, Karl-Theodor zu Guttenberg could simply be a somewhat politician with many ups and downs. And all his intentions could be fine, despite him being repeatedly insulted. We will see.

It is important to remember that there are more than a dozen New Testament admonitions to watch and be alert to the signs of the times in the last days (see Matthew 24:42-44; 25:13; Mark 13:33-37; Luke 21:34-36; Acts 20:31; 1 Thessalonians 5:6, 20).

Although Karl Guttenberg may not become the Beast leader, at this time, it still seems that the Baron is one to watch. And he is one who has shown public interest in getting Europe to be more united.

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