2024 New Year Predictions

[Foxx]

2024 is the Year of the Wood Dragon

The Dragon represents authority, nobility, prosperity, honor, and good fortune. When combined with the nourishing wood element, abundance, improvement, and evolution are expected to be brought forth. Foundations and renewed beginnings are setup for long-term success. In other words, Positive change and opportunities abound for everyone.

 

I thought it might be fun to post your predictions for the coming year. Then when the year ends. we can have a look back at them and see what, if any came true or close to happening.

 

What ya got? 

 

2022 Thread

2023 Thread

 

[Foxx]

I'll start...

 

 

I always find the cover of The Economist interesting, as it tries to portray what it believes will be of importance in the coming year.

 

 

Just an attempt here to possibly deconstruct the image.

 

Silhouettes of six individuals are shown. On the top right, what looks to be a silhouette of Putin, is connected to a silhouette of Trump, of which, that portion then connects to a dove with an olive branch. On the top left, we see what looks to be Zelenskyy connected to a non-descript silhouette of a female with a ponytail, of which, that portion connects to bombs. Both the top left and right portions connect to the top of an hourglass. The bottom portion of the hourglass connects to what looks like a ballot box.

Not to be left out are the rest of the top left and right aspects. The top right with Putin and Trump appears to be a rocket with boosters connected to a satellite which then connects to a question mark. The top left with Zelenskyy appears to connect to a rocket which connects to a lander connected to a question mark. 

 

The bottom of the ballot box has a question mark in the circles stretching from one side of the image to the other (more on this later on here). The question mark connects to not only the bottom left and bottom right but also the middle portions of the image on both sides (again, more on this later on here).

 

The bottom right has what appears to be a silhouette of Xi connected to both of the images of the globe at the bottom center. The upper globe image looks to be S. America and the bottom image looks to be Indo-China(?). Also on that right side is what appears to be a thermometer, fire, a question mark, a battery, a car, and rare earths. Of which, are only connected to the bottom globe image of Indo-China.

 

The bottom left has what appears to be a silhouette of a nondescript male, who is also connected to the two globe images. Also on the left side are what appears to be a hurricane(?), a question mark, a windmill, electricity, and two more possible rare earths(?), which are also connected to the lower globe image of Indo-China. 

 

The center portion of the image is delineated by a line of two circles passing through/by one another. The top line is of black and white circles, whereas the bottom line has circles of red and blue. My impression of the top line of circles would be that they represent the penumbral lunar eclipse coming this year (March 25th). What is interesting to me about the line of circles at the bottom of the middle portion is that, while the top line begins with the black circle starting the left line and ends on the right, the bottom line of red and blue circles doesn't do that. The right side of the bottom line is the same as the left.

The left middle portion shows what appears to be human brains connected to... AI(?). The right middle portion shows, what are, falling indices, connected to question marks at the top and bottom of the image. The top question mark is connected to the British Pound Sterling and Euro, while the bottom question mark is connected to the USD and the Yen. Next to that image, connected to the USD and Yen images, is what looks like a cargo ship with shipping containers stacked high.  

 

 

What do the red, blue, and gray colors represent in the boxes (circles too)? The right-wing, left-wing, and independents?

 

It's all just fascinating to me.

 

[Crap Throwing Clavin]

11 minutes ago, Foxx said:

I'll start...

 

 

I always find the cover of The Economist interesting, as it tries to portray what it believes will be of importance in the coming year.

 

 

Just an attempt here to possibly deconstruct the image.

 

Silhouettes of six individuals are shown. On the top right, what looks to be a silhouette of Putin, is connected to a silhouette of Trump, of which, that portion then connects to a dove with an olive branch. On the top left, we see what looks to be Zelenskyy connected to a non-descript silhouette of a female with a ponytail, of which, that portion connects to bombs. Both the top left and right portions connect to the top of an hourglass. The bottom portion of the hourglass connects to what looks like a ballot box.

Not to be left out are the rest of the top left and right aspects. The top right with Putin and Trump appears to be a rocket with boosters connected to a satellite which then connects to a question mark. The top left with Zelenskyy appears to connect to a rocket which connects to a lander connected to a question mark. 

 

The bottom of the ballot box has a question mark in the circles stretching from one side of the image to the other (more on this later on here). The question mark connects to not only the bottom left and bottom right but also the middle portions of the image on both sides (again, more on this later on here).

 

The bottom right has what appears to be a silhouette of Xi connected to both of the images of the globe at the bottom center. The upper globe image looks to be S. America and the bottom image looks to be Indo-China(?). Also on that right side is what appears to be a thermometer, fire, a question mark, a battery, a car, and rare earths. Of which, are only connected to the bottom globe image of Indo-China.

 

The bottom left has what appears to be a silhouette of a nondescript male, who is also connected to the two globe images. Also on the left side are what appears to be a hurricane(?), a question mark, a windmill, electricity, and two more possible rare earths(?), which are also connected to the lower globe image of Indo-China. 

 

The center portion of the image is delineated by a line of two circles passing through/by one another. The top line is of black and white circles, whereas the bottom line has circles of red and blue. My impression of the top line of circles would be that they represent the penumbral lunar eclipse coming this year (March 25th). What is interesting to me about the line of circles at the bottom of the middle portion is that, while the top line begins with the black circle starting the left line and ends on the right, the bottom line of red and blue circles doesn't do that. The right side of the bottom line is the same as the left.

The left middle portion shows what appears to be human brains connected to... AI(?). The right middle portion shows, what are, falling indices, connected to question marks at the top and bottom of the image. The top question mark is connected to the British Pound Sterling and Euro, while the bottom question mark is connected to the USD and the Yen. Next to that image, connected to the USD and Yen images, is what looks like a cargo ship with shipping containers stacked high.  

 

 

What do the red, blue, and gray colors represent in the boxes (circles too)? The right-wing, left-wing, and independents?

 

It's all just fascinating to me.

 

 

That stupid &#%$ing thing?

 

[Foxx]

So, I asked Chat GPT to make 10 predictions of various natures...

 

You

make 10 predictions for 2024

ChatGPT

ChatGPT

Sure, let's have some fun with this! Keep in mind these are just playful predictions, not serious forecasts:

1. Robot Dance Craze: The hottest trend of 2024 will be robots teaching humans how to dance, and dance floors will be filled with people doing the robot dance—literally!

2. Pet Translators: A breakthrough device will claim to translate pet sounds into human language. Prepare for surprising revelations from your furry friends!

3. Virtual Food Tasting: Virtual reality will take a leap into the culinary world, allowing people to experience the taste of exotic dishes without actually eating them.

4. Self-Driving Scooters: Forget about walking short distances. Self-driving scooters will become the new norm for quick and lazy commuting in urban areas.

5. Eco-Friendly Space Travel: A startup will announce plans for eco-friendly space travel, promising to offset carbon emissions from space tourism by planting trees on other planets.

6. AI Therapy Pets: AI-powered robotic therapy pets will gain popularity, offering companionship and emotional support to those in need.

7. Holographic Fashion Shows: Fashion designers will ditch traditional runway shows for holographic displays, allowing audiences to experience the latest trends in a futuristic 3D spectacle.

8. Time-Travel Tourism Teasers: Travel agencies will start advertising "time-travel teasers," short trips to the past or future, just to give a taste of what time travel could be like.

9. Plant-Powered Gadgets: The world will witness a surge in plant-powered technology, where electronic devices are charged using the natural energy generated by potted plants.

10. Language-Blending Apps: Apps claiming to instantly teach you a new language will take it a step further by creating unique language blends, like "Spanglish" or "Franglish," for those who want to be multilingual in style.

Remember, these are purely imaginative and not to be taken seriously! What predictions do you have in mind for 2024?

You

okay, let's change that to 10 socioeconomic predictions

ChatGPT

ChatGPT

Sure, let's switch gears to some socio-economic predictions. Again, these are speculative and for entertainment purposes:

1. Universal Basic Income Trials: Several countries will initiate trials for Universal Basic Income (UBI) programs to address economic inequality and job displacement due to automation.

2. Rise of Sustainable Investing: Sustainable and socially responsible investing will become mainstream, with investors prioritizing companies that demonstrate a commitment to environmental and social responsibility.

3. Remote Work Standardization: Remote work will no longer be a perk but a standard practice for a significant portion of the global workforce, leading to the development of new regulations and standards for virtual work environments.

4. Digital Currency Boom: The use and acceptance of digital currencies, including central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) and cryptocurrencies, will skyrocket, challenging traditional banking systems.

5. Renewable Energy Dominance: Governments will accelerate efforts to transition to renewable energy sources, with a focus on large-scale projects and incentives for sustainable practices.

6. Education Revolution: Traditional education models will face increased scrutiny, leading to a rise in alternative education systems, online learning, and skill-based training programs to better prepare individuals for rapidly evolving job markets.

7. Healthcare Tech Integration: Healthcare will see increased integration of technology, with the widespread use of telemedicine, AI diagnostics, and wearable health devices, transforming the patient experience.

8. Social Impact Metrics: Companies will be held to higher standards in terms of social impact, and metrics beyond profit will play a more significant role in evaluating corporate success and responsibility.

9. Rise of Localism: Communities will prioritize local businesses and products, fostering a sense of community and sustainability in response to global uncertainties.

10. Reimagined Social Contracts: Governments will be pressured to reassess and redefine social contracts to address issues such as income inequality, access to healthcare, and the changing nature of work.

These predictions touch on various aspects of society and the economy. What do you think the future holds in these areas?

You

10 geo-political predictions?

ChatGPT

ChatGPT

Certainly, predicting geopolitics can be tricky, but let's dive into some speculative scenarios:

1. New Global Alliances: Shifts in global power dynamics will lead to the formation of new alliances, as countries seek partnerships that align with their economic and strategic interests.

2. Technological Cold War: A "technological cold war" may intensify as major powers compete for dominance in emerging technologies, such as artificial intelligence, quantum computing, and 5G networks.

3. Water Diplomacy: With water scarcity becoming a more pressing issue, nations will engage in "water diplomacy" to manage and share water resources, leading to new treaties and agreements.

4. Arctic Resource Disputes: As the Arctic ice continues to melt, resource-rich areas will become more accessible, sparking territorial disputes and geopolitical tensions among Arctic nations.

5. Space Race 2.0: The race for space dominance will escalate, with increased competition between nations in space exploration, satellite deployment, and potentially even the establishment of lunar or Martian bases.

6. Shift in Middle East Alliances: The Middle East will witness a reconfiguration of alliances and partnerships as countries reassess their geopolitical positions in response to evolving regional dynamics.

7. Cybersecurity Treaties: Growing concerns about cyber threats will lead to the development of international agreements and treaties focused on cybersecurity, defining rules and norms for responsible state behavior in cyberspace.

8. Climate Change Diplomacy: Climate change will be a central focus in international diplomacy, with nations collaborating on global initiatives to address environmental challenges and mitigate the impact of climate change.

9. Human Rights in Tech: Geopolitical tensions will extend into the realm of technology, with increased focus on human rights implications, privacy concerns, and ethical considerations in the development and deployment of emerging technologies.

10. Resurgence of Regional Powers: Regional powers will play a more influential role in global affairs, challenging the dominance of traditional superpowers and contributing to a more multipolar world.

These predictions touch on various geopolitical aspects, from regional dynamics to global technological competitions. What are your thoughts on the future of geopolitics?

 

 

You

10 AI predictions?

ChatGPT

ChatGPT

Certainly, predicting the future of AI is both exciting and challenging, but let's explore some speculative scenarios:

1. AI-Powered Creativity: AI will become an integral part of the creative process, generating music, art, literature, and even virtual personalities, challenging traditional notions of human creativity.

2. Ethical AI Regulations: Governments and international bodies will implement more robust regulations and ethical guidelines for AI development and deployment, addressing concerns related to bias, privacy, and accountability.

3. AI-Assisted Healthcare Revolution: AI will play a pivotal role in revolutionizing healthcare, assisting in diagnostics, drug discovery, personalized medicine, and even virtual health assistants for personalized patient care.

4. AI in Education: Personalized and adaptive learning platforms powered by AI will become widespread, tailoring educational experiences to individual needs and learning styles.

5. Explainable AI (XAI): The demand for explainable AI will grow, leading to the development of AI systems that can provide clear explanations for their decisions, fostering trust and transparency.

6. AI Augmented Workforce: AI will be integrated into various industries, augmenting human capabilities and leading to the emergence of new job roles focused on managing and collaborating with AI systems.

7. AI-driven Climate Solutions: AI will be harnessed to tackle climate change, from optimizing energy consumption to predicting and mitigating the impact of natural disasters.

8. Emotional Intelligence in AI: AI systems will evolve to better understand and respond to human emotions, leading to emotionally intelligent virtual assistants and customer service bots.

9. AI Journalism and Content Creation: AI algorithms will be increasingly used in journalism and content creation, automating the generation of news articles, reports, and creative content.

10. AI-Powered Scientific Discovery: AI will accelerate scientific research by analyzing massive datasets, identifying patterns, and proposing novel hypotheses, leading to breakthroughs in various scientific fields.

These predictions highlight the diverse and transformative potential of AI across various sectors. What are your thoughts on the future of artificial intelligence?

 

[Hedge]

Catherine Herridge is in for another Black Swan event (and given that’s it’s another US presidential “election” year, she’s probably right)

 

 

[Crap Throwing Clavin]

1 hour ago, Hedge said:

Catherine Herridge is in for another Black Swan event (and given that’s it’s another US presidential “election” year, she’s probably right)

 

 

 

If you can predict it, it's not a "black swan." 

 

When did the whole world get this stupid?

[Crap Throwing Clavin]

3 hours ago, Foxx said:

So, I asked Chat GPT to make 10 predictions of various natures...

 

You

make 10 predictions for 2024

ChatGPT

ChatGPT

Sure, let's have some fun with this! Keep in mind these are just playful predictions, not serious forecasts:

1. Robot Dance Craze: The hottest trend of 2024 will be robots teaching humans how to dance, and dance floors will be filled with people doing the robot dance—literally!

2. Pet Translators: A breakthrough device will claim to translate pet sounds into human language. Prepare for surprising revelations from your furry friends!

3. Virtual Food Tasting: Virtual reality will take a leap into the culinary world, allowing people to experience the taste of exotic dishes without actually eating them.

4. Self-Driving Scooters: Forget about walking short distances. Self-driving scooters will become the new norm for quick and lazy commuting in urban areas.

5. Eco-Friendly Space Travel: A startup will announce plans for eco-friendly space travel, promising to offset carbon emissions from space tourism by planting trees on other planets.

6. AI Therapy Pets: AI-powered robotic therapy pets will gain popularity, offering companionship and emotional support to those in need.

7. Holographic Fashion Shows: Fashion designers will ditch traditional runway shows for holographic displays, allowing audiences to experience the latest trends in a futuristic 3D spectacle.

8. Time-Travel Tourism Teasers: Travel agencies will start advertising "time-travel teasers," short trips to the past or future, just to give a taste of what time travel could be like.

9. Plant-Powered Gadgets: The world will witness a surge in plant-powered technology, where electronic devices are charged using the natural energy generated by potted plants.

10. Language-Blending Apps: Apps claiming to instantly teach you a new language will take it a step further by creating unique language blends, like "Spanglish" or "Franglish," for those who want to be multilingual in style.

Remember, these are purely imaginative and not to be taken seriously! What predictions do you have in mind for 2024?

You

okay, let's change that to 10 socioeconomic predictions

ChatGPT

ChatGPT

Sure, let's switch gears to some socio-economic predictions. Again, these are speculative and for entertainment purposes:

1. Universal Basic Income Trials: Several countries will initiate trials for Universal Basic Income (UBI) programs to address economic inequality and job displacement due to automation.

2. Rise of Sustainable Investing: Sustainable and socially responsible investing will become mainstream, with investors prioritizing companies that demonstrate a commitment to environmental and social responsibility.

3. Remote Work Standardization: Remote work will no longer be a perk but a standard practice for a significant portion of the global workforce, leading to the development of new regulations and standards for virtual work environments.

4. Digital Currency Boom: The use and acceptance of digital currencies, including central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) and cryptocurrencies, will skyrocket, challenging traditional banking systems.

5. Renewable Energy Dominance: Governments will accelerate efforts to transition to renewable energy sources, with a focus on large-scale projects and incentives for sustainable practices.

6. Education Revolution: Traditional education models will face increased scrutiny, leading to a rise in alternative education systems, online learning, and skill-based training programs to better prepare individuals for rapidly evolving job markets.

7. Healthcare Tech Integration: Healthcare will see increased integration of technology, with the widespread use of telemedicine, AI diagnostics, and wearable health devices, transforming the patient experience.

8. Social Impact Metrics: Companies will be held to higher standards in terms of social impact, and metrics beyond profit will play a more significant role in evaluating corporate success and responsibility.

9. Rise of Localism: Communities will prioritize local businesses and products, fostering a sense of community and sustainability in response to global uncertainties.

10. Reimagined Social Contracts: Governments will be pressured to reassess and redefine social contracts to address issues such as income inequality, access to healthcare, and the changing nature of work.

These predictions touch on various aspects of society and the economy. What do you think the future holds in these areas?

You

10 geo-political predictions?

ChatGPT

ChatGPT

Certainly, predicting geopolitics can be tricky, but let's dive into some speculative scenarios:

1. New Global Alliances: Shifts in global power dynamics will lead to the formation of new alliances, as countries seek partnerships that align with their economic and strategic interests.

2. Technological Cold War: A "technological cold war" may intensify as major powers compete for dominance in emerging technologies, such as artificial intelligence, quantum computing, and 5G networks.

3. Water Diplomacy: With water scarcity becoming a more pressing issue, nations will engage in "water diplomacy" to manage and share water resources, leading to new treaties and agreements.

4. Arctic Resource Disputes: As the Arctic ice continues to melt, resource-rich areas will become more accessible, sparking territorial disputes and geopolitical tensions among Arctic nations.

5. Space Race 2.0: The race for space dominance will escalate, with increased competition between nations in space exploration, satellite deployment, and potentially even the establishment of lunar or Martian bases.

6. Shift in Middle East Alliances: The Middle East will witness a reconfiguration of alliances and partnerships as countries reassess their geopolitical positions in response to evolving regional dynamics.

7. Cybersecurity Treaties: Growing concerns about cyber threats will lead to the development of international agreements and treaties focused on cybersecurity, defining rules and norms for responsible state behavior in cyberspace.

8. Climate Change Diplomacy: Climate change will be a central focus in international diplomacy, with nations collaborating on global initiatives to address environmental challenges and mitigate the impact of climate change.

9. Human Rights in Tech: Geopolitical tensions will extend into the realm of technology, with increased focus on human rights implications, privacy concerns, and ethical considerations in the development and deployment of emerging technologies.

10. Resurgence of Regional Powers: Regional powers will play a more influential role in global affairs, challenging the dominance of traditional superpowers and contributing to a more multipolar world.

These predictions touch on various geopolitical aspects, from regional dynamics to global technological competitions. What are your thoughts on the future of geopolitics?

 

 

You

10 AI predictions?

ChatGPT

ChatGPT

Certainly, predicting the future of AI is both exciting and challenging, but let's explore some speculative scenarios:

1. AI-Powered Creativity: AI will become an integral part of the creative process, generating music, art, literature, and even virtual personalities, challenging traditional notions of human creativity.

2. Ethical AI Regulations: Governments and international bodies will implement more robust regulations and ethical guidelines for AI development and deployment, addressing concerns related to bias, privacy, and accountability.

3. AI-Assisted Healthcare Revolution: AI will play a pivotal role in revolutionizing healthcare, assisting in diagnostics, drug discovery, personalized medicine, and even virtual health assistants for personalized patient care.

4. AI in Education: Personalized and adaptive learning platforms powered by AI will become widespread, tailoring educational experiences to individual needs and learning styles.

5. Explainable AI (XAI): The demand for explainable AI will grow, leading to the development of AI systems that can provide clear explanations for their decisions, fostering trust and transparency.

6. AI Augmented Workforce: AI will be integrated into various industries, augmenting human capabilities and leading to the emergence of new job roles focused on managing and collaborating with AI systems.

7. AI-driven Climate Solutions: AI will be harnessed to tackle climate change, from optimizing energy consumption to predicting and mitigating the impact of natural disasters.

8. Emotional Intelligence in AI: AI systems will evolve to better understand and respond to human emotions, leading to emotionally intelligent virtual assistants and customer service bots.

9. AI Journalism and Content Creation: AI algorithms will be increasingly used in journalism and content creation, automating the generation of news articles, reports, and creative content.

10. AI-Powered Scientific Discovery: AI will accelerate scientific research by analyzing massive datasets, identifying patterns, and proposing novel hypotheses, leading to breakthroughs in various scientific fields.

These predictions highlight the diverse and transformative potential of AI across various sectors. What are your thoughts on the future of artificial intelligence?

 

 

"Reimagined social contracts?"  Government doesn't define "social contracts,' it's a result of the "social contracts."  That right there tells you all you need to know about ChatGPT's training set.  

 

And later, when I have some time, I'm going to get into a discussion with it about "reimagining the social contract."  Let's see if I can blow it up again.

[Foxx]

A reminder before we push '23 out the door...

[B-Man]

 

 

Well, I will give it a try.

 

 

2024

 

Politics:

 

Donald Trump will not be allowed to win the Presidency.  I am not sure what conviction or new scandal they will put their efforts behind, but it will happen.

I would like to think that the "people will rise up in indignation", but that won't happen either.

 

Joe Biden will not be the president either. He will back out for "personal reasons" also. (forced out)

 

I cannot begin to think who WILL be our next President, but it will be another in D.C. puppet.

 

 

Sports:

 

49'ers will win the Super Bowl.

 

Rangers will win the Stanley Cup (over the Canucks)

 

No one cares who wins the NBA.

 

Dodgers win the Series, (and no one will like it)

 

Tiger will go into a playoff in one of the Majors, but still lose.

 

There will be a terror attack at the Olympics

 

 

Other:

 

Oscar goes to . . . . . . . Barbie  (upset)

 

Ozempic will become the best selling drug in the U.S.

 

 

Multiple Labor strikes, Public and private, will hit all across the U.S.

 

 

Deaths:

 

Senator Charles Grassley

 

William Jefferson Clinton.

 

Dick Van Dyke

 

James Earl Carter

 

June Lockhart.

 

Jim Lovell

 

Willie Mays

 

 

[B-Man]

 

Let's see what the professionals have to say.

 

What's coming in 2024 according to Nostradamus?

• "The dry earth will grow more parched" he predicts in one quatrain, "and there will be great floods."

If these visions are accurate we are in for even more calamitous climate events in 2024 than we've experienced. 

• "Combat and naval battle. Red adversary will become pale with fear/putting the great Ocean in dread"

Many interpret this as a confrontation with China and NATO perhaps. However, this genius believes it's again a reference to climate change and that the Red in this case might signify the sun and a global event that might see some kind of haze cast over it. 

• "King of the Isles" who has a controversial divorce "driven out by force" and who is replaced by "one who will have no mark of a king". 

Some believe this refers to King Charles and prodigal son Harry. Expect some kind of tumult involving the new king. 

 

• "Through the death of the very old Pontiff/A Roman of good age will be elected" he writes. 

Old Popes seems like an easy one to predict, but interestingly he describes this new vigorous Pope as someone who will "weaken his see". Not everything has to be doom and gloom though, perhaps this means new and progressive changes might dominate new church rules. 

 

.https://www.irishexaminer.com/lifestyle/people/arid-41279497.html

[devnull]

1 hour ago, B-Man said:

 

Let's see what the professionals have to say.

 

What's coming in 2024 according to Nostradamus?

• "The dry earth will grow more parched" he predicts in one quatrain, "and there will be great floods."

If these visions are accurate we are in for even more calamitous climate events in 2024 than we've experienced. 

• "Combat and naval battle. Red adversary will become pale with fear/putting the great Ocean in dread"

Many interpret this as a confrontation with China and NATO perhaps. However, this genius believes it's again a reference to climate change and that the Red in this case might signify the sun and a global event that might see some kind of haze cast over it. 

• "King of the Isles" who has a controversial divorce "driven out by force" and who is replaced by "one who will have no mark of a king". 

Some believe this refers to King Charles and prodigal son Harry. Expect some kind of tumult involving the new king. 

 

• "Through the death of the very old Pontiff/A Roman of good age will be elected" he writes. 

Old Popes seems like an easy one to predict, but interestingly he describes this new vigorous Pope as someone who will "weaken his see". Not everything has to be doom and gloom though, perhaps this means new and progressive changes might dominate new church rules. 

 

.https://www.irishexaminer.com/lifestyle/people/arid-41279497.html

 

I'm no Nostradomus, but I wrote a quatrain for you...

 

Renaissance darts, targets painted later.

Adored by fools, morons, and retards

Bullshit and nonsense

 

[devnull]

Congressional Republicans hold Impeachment Hearings.  They backfire in the media.  Biden's poll numbers go up.  However a substantial amount of legally damning evidence is introduced into the public record.

 

Blue states bring back COVID porn, implementing limited lock downs, which the population generally ignores.  Blue city mayors in Red states also attempt lockdowns but are overruled by their Governors.

 

Biden declares he will not seek re-election due to an undisclosed health issue and to end the attacks on his family.  In reality, a backroom deal was made to avoid criminal charges against members of his family.  Democrats do not have enough time to hold a traditional primary and opt for a series of unofficial caucuses.

 

Trump dominates the Republican primaries with Haley a distant second.

 

Joe Manchin runs under the No Labels Party.

RFK Jr withdraws from the race to become Machin's running mate

 

Climate protestors bring their disruptive protests to America.  They are not well received.  Climate Cultists forge a political alliance with Gun Control Freaks after a Climate protestor is shot

 

The Federal Reserve is done raising rates and begins cutting

 

Stocks surge

 

Inflation is still higher than it should be, but lower than it has been.  People have short attention spans so Biden claims credit for lowering inflation

 

Chaos at both party Conventions.  Protestors outside and shenanigans inside.

 

Democrats, not having enough time to hold primaries due to Biden's late exit, held a a series of unofficial caucuses.  These were all for show.  The real nomination is a power struggle between the Clinton wing and the Obama wing.  Depending which wing wins out, the Democrat ticket will either be Kamala Harris & John Kerry, or Gavin Newsome and Hiliary Clinton.

 

Republicans, unsure of Trump's legal situation, declare Trump ineligible and the nomination goes to a floor vote.  The MAGA wing takes to social media.  Ancient swamp creatures thought extinct float to the surface.  Mitt Romney, Jeb Bush, Lindsay Graham, John Kasich, Paul Ryan, and all the old RINOs make one last charge.  But ultimately the Republicans nominate their runner up, Nikki Haley.  With Vivek Ramaswamy as her running mate to attempt to placate the MAGA wing.

 

Election day is not the same clusterf*ck as 2020.  But there are irregularities as the Democrats maintain control of the White House.

 

MAGA melts down

 

Meanwhile in Virginia.  Lieutenant Governor Winsome Sears announces that she will not run for Governor in 2025, leading to speculation that she will challenge Mark Warner in 2026.  Term limited Governor Glenn Youngkin quietly begins working towards becoming the Republicans 2028 front runner

[snafu]

On 12/27/2023 at 9:15 AM, Foxx said:

I'll start...

 

 

I always find the cover of The Economist interesting, as it tries to portray what it believes will be of importance in the coming year.

 

 

Just an attempt here to possibly deconstruct the image.

 

Silhouettes of six individuals are shown. On the top right, what looks to be a silhouette of Putin, is connected to a silhouette of Trump, of which, that portion then connects to a dove with an olive branch. On the top left, we see what looks to be Zelenskyy connected to a non-descript silhouette of a female with a ponytail, of which, that portion connects to bombs. Both the top left and right portions connect to the top of an hourglass. The bottom portion of the hourglass connects to what looks like a ballot box.

Not to be left out are the rest of the top left and right aspects. The top right with Putin and Trump appears to be a rocket with boosters connected to a satellite which then connects to a question mark. The top left with Zelenskyy appears to connect to a rocket which connects to a lander connected to a question mark. 

 

The bottom of the ballot box has a question mark in the circles stretching from one side of the image to the other (more on this later on here). The question mark connects to not only the bottom left and bottom right but also the middle portions of the image on both sides (again, more on this later on here).

 

The bottom right has what appears to be a silhouette of Xi connected to both of the images of the globe at the bottom center. The upper globe image looks to be S. America and the bottom image looks to be Indo-China(?). Also on that right side is what appears to be a thermometer, fire, a question mark, a battery, a car, and rare earths. Of which, are only connected to the bottom globe image of Indo-China.

 

The bottom left has what appears to be a silhouette of a nondescript male, who is also connected to the two globe images. Also on the left side are what appears to be a hurricane(?), a question mark, a windmill, electricity, and two more possible rare earths(?), which are also connected to the lower globe image of Indo-China. 

 

The center portion of the image is delineated by a line of two circles passing through/by one another. The top line is of black and white circles, whereas the bottom line has circles of red and blue. My impression of the top line of circles would be that they represent the penumbral lunar eclipse coming this year (March 25th). What is interesting to me about the line of circles at the bottom of the middle portion is that, while the top line begins with the black circle starting the left line and ends on the right, the bottom line of red and blue circles doesn't do that. The right side of the bottom line is the same as the left.

The left middle portion shows what appears to be human brains connected to... AI(?). The right middle portion shows, what are, falling indices, connected to question marks at the top and bottom of the image. The top question mark is connected to the British Pound Sterling and Euro, while the bottom question mark is connected to the USD and the Yen. Next to that image, connected to the USD and Yen images, is what looks like a cargo ship with shipping containers stacked high.  

 

 

What do the red, blue, and gray colors represent in the boxes (circles too)? The right-wing, left-wing, and independents?

 

It's all just fascinating to me.

 

 

 

here ya go:

 

 

 

 

[mead107]

Start eliminating roads. Get rid of asphalt and concrete. They hold to much heat and affects the environment. 
 

 

[Ann]

Cheating in the 2024 election is so massive normies see it, but nothing is done about it on a Federal (and some state) level.  Trump will not be allowed to be President again.
As soon as the D is installed in the WH again, gas prices rise so high that the economy dies. Buy an EV is pushed by the government. 
More money is siphoned off from the US taxpayers to pay for a "war" in a new country, kickbacks abound to the "elite."

IOW, rinse and repeat.



 

[Deranged Rhino]

[Foxx]

1 hour ago, snafu said:

 

 

here ya go:

 

 

 

 

The decarbonization of industry, great. Looks like that transitory inflation isn't going to go away anytime soon. Does the FED still pivot?

[Cinga]

An announcement that we have made contact with an alien lifeform will be made. As governments claim they are still trying to interpret the messages being received, talk of forming a one world government to meet this new challenge from beyond is applauded by the dumb masses

 

Just as the messages are interpreted millions of people across the world vanish in the twinkling of an eye leading the new government to claim those still left had evolved to a new level in order to welcome their new friends. Of course those missing failed to evolve because of their belief in a false religion the aliens will help the world to correct

[devnull]

36 minutes ago, Cinga said:

An announcement that we have made contact with an alien lifeform will be made.  As governments claim they are still trying to interpret the messages being received

 

[Fansince88]

7 hours ago, Deranged Rhino said:

I believe the cabal system breaks this year. This was exactly what I was thinking last week when the thread started. That said, the pain will be short lived. It will seem bleak for a moment. If you have faith in God this is the time to stay at his throne. We break through this year but not without just a little more pain. 

Edited December 31, 2023 by Fansince88