[Ezekiel]

This has been accompanied by one of the most shocking Congressional exhibition of arrogance and special interest deal-making in memory.

House Democratic leaders celebrate healthcare bill passage after vote on Capitol Hill in Washington, March 22, 2010. From L-R are: Democratic Caucus Chair John Larson, Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi and Rep. Rosa DeLauro.REUTERS/Larry Downing (UNITED STATES - Tags: POLITICS HEALTH)

Jer 30

5. For thus says the Lord; We have heard a voice of trembling, of fear, and not of peace:
6. Ask now, and see whether a man labors with child? Why do I see every man with his hands on his loins, like a woman in labor, and all faces are turned to paleness:
7. Alas! for that day is great, so that none is like it; it is a time of trouble for Jacob; but he shall be saved out of it:
8. For it shall come to pass in that day, says the Lord of hosts, that I will break his yoke from off your neck, and will burst your bonds, and strangers shall no more enslave him:
9. But they shall serve the Lord their God, and David their king, whom I will raise up to them:
10. Therefore do not fear, O my servant Jacob, says the Lord; nor be dismayed, O Israel; for, behold, I will save you from afar, and your seed from the land of their captivity; and Jacob shall return, and shall be quiet and at ease, and none shall make him afraid:
11. For I am with you, says the Lord, to save you; though I make a full end of all nations where I have scattered you, yet I will not make a full end of you; but I will correct you in due measure, and will not leave you altogether unpunished:
12. For thus says the Lord, Your hurt is incurable, and your wound is grievous:
13. There is none to plead your cause, that you may be bound up; you have no healing medicines:

It is the time of Jacob's trouble:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jacob_Shallus

[Just mythoughts]

It is the time of Jacob's trouble:

Yes, but it is self inflicted 'trouble'.

[chilltherats]

That’s all well and good, and there’s always an important role for religion and faith in any important endeavor, but right now we need some kick-ass radicals of our own, from the most accomplished lawyers all the way down to the most ruthless politicains and street brawlers we can find.

[Oceander]

[Boiler Plate]

I am not sure I get your drift. It is difficult to know what God has in store for the US. It is simply not a nation that is spoken of in scripture.
Of concern to me is the current US stance to Israel. I will bless those who bless you and curse those who curse you. We are marching toward the end times and it is clear that Israel will be abandoned by all.