Will 2007 bring chaos or change on a global scale?

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Predictions for the new year include a mix of serious and whimsical forecasts. Notable predictions suggest Joe Biden may emerge as a leading candidate for the 2008 election, while the situation in Iraq is expected to remain challenging, with some improvements possible. A significant flow of subpoenas in Washington is anticipated, but many believe that substantial change is unlikely. Other predictions range from humorous takes on personal goals and avatar changes to more serious geopolitical forecasts, such as the US-Iran conflict gaining prominence on the world stage. The conversation also touches on lighthearted banter about avatars and playful predictions about personal activities, such as trips to Disney. Overall, the discussion blends serious political insights with playful, imaginative forecasts for the year ahead.
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Make at least one specific prediction for the new year. This can be a logical prediction, an intuitive prediction, a mystical insight provided by your medium or your Indigo Star Child, or a wild guess.

These are more wild guesses than anything:
Joe Biden will emerge as a leading candidate for 2008
Iraq will remain a mess with perhaps some improvement by the year's end

A logical prediction:
Subpoenas will flow through Washington like the Potomac.
 
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My prediction: nothing much will change.
 
My prediction:
-Some bad stuff will happen, and some good stuff will happen.
 
expensive divorce for Art Bell.:biggrin:
 
My predicition: war, war, and more war.
 
Math Is Hard said:
expensive divorce for Art Bell.:biggrin:

I'm allready in 2007, so it's too late for me to give predictions. :-p

Btw, off topic, MiH, you really seem to like changing your avatars. Is that a special New Year's avatar or is it non-permanent? The fish was kinda more cool. :wink:
 
radou said:
I'm allready in 2007, so it's too late for me to give predictions. :-p

Btw, off topic, MiH, you really seem to like changing your avatars. Is that a special New Year's avatar or is it non-permanent? The fish was kinda more cool. :wink:

It's Chinese New Year Barbie. The fish was swell - but the swelling's gone down now.
 
Math Is Hard said:
It's Chinese New Year Barbie. The fish was swell - but the swelling's gone down now.

Oh, ok. Looks a bit creepy, that's why I asked. :-p
 
radou said:
Oh, ok. Looks a bit creepy, that's why I asked. :-p

heh. You should have seen my halloween Borg Barbie!:-p
 
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Aw, I like the new avatar. Looks very festive!

My prediction for 2007 is that MIH will change her avatar at least 7 more times. :biggrin:
 
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Moonbear said:
Aw, I like the new avatar. Looks very festive!

My prediction for 2007 is that MIH will change her avatar at least 7 more times. :biggrin:

Too easy! Make another prediction.
 
  • #12
Ivan develops a process to make Near Beer and biofuel from the same algae. :smile:
 
  • #13
My Prediction:

The Earth will rotate around the sun once more, and i will have less time left to achieve my goals.

Ars longa vita brevis.
 
  • #14
3trQN said:
... and i will have less time left to achieve my goals.

If you work properly, you'll be closer to your goals, that's a more optimistic view which I advise you to take. :wink:
 
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Astronuc said:
Ivan develops a process to make Near Beer and biofuel from the same algae. :smile:

Better than that:

BioBeer
Just drink it and then pee in your gas tank.
 
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Math Is Hard said:
Too easy! Make another prediction.

:rolleyes: Okay, Zz will make one or two more trips to Disney. :biggrin:
 
  • #17
Moonbear said:
:rolleyes: Okay, Zz will make one or two more trips to Disney. :biggrin:

ok, That's it. I'm calling the Amazing Randi.
 
  • #18
Moonbear said:
:rolleyes: Okay, Zz will make one or two more trips to Disney. :biggrin:
You mean more than usual - right? :smile:

How about PF opens a PF Pavilion at Disney and Zz becomes the directory. :biggrin:
 
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Ivan Seeking said:
BioBeer
Just drink it and then pee in your gas tank.
Built in recycling plan - I thought that was top secret. :smile:
 
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Ivan Seeking said:
Better than that:

BioBeer
Just drink it and then pee in your gas tank.

Is that served with BioBeans? :smile:
 
  • #21
I'm already in 07 as well, and all of your predictions came true.
 
  • #22
Moonbear said:
Is that served with BioBeans? :smile:
Sigh, and we think our current transit system has bad pollution. :frown:
 
  • #23
Moonbear said:
Is that served with BioBeans? :smile:

Sure, but with that one you'll be leaving skid marks every time you hit the gas!
 
  • #24
STOP, please stop! I beseech thee!
 
  • #25
How about the date and time when PF will sign on its 50,000th member?

I'll say Jan. 5th, at 6AM PST.

We get to vote again if Greg purges the system. Presently we have: Members: 49,364
 
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Sweden will have its first successful vote of no confidence ever on conservative leader and Prime Minister Fredrik Reinfeldt, forcing him and his cabinet to resign because of controversy about removal of social security and for selling out government monopolies.

US vs. Iran conflict will claim new precedence for world leaders and the UN. Not that is will matter.
 

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