Posted on 01/03/2012 3:55:33 PM PST by Dysart
2011 was a year of worldwide turmoil and great change. I expect -- and to a certain degree fear -- that last year was the warm-up act to 2012 which, both internationally and domestically, seems likely to be one of the most consequential years in recent history.
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On the global scene, some of 2011's most significant events pose very different short- and long-term results. For example, the Arab Spring initially appeared to be a move toward freedom in an historically repressive part of the world but is now drifting toward other forms of tyranny. The Middle East remains likely to be the biggest source of turmoil in the coming year.
Egypt's long-time dictator Hosni Mubarak was removed in what was essentially a military coup given cover by both real and fake pro-democracy demonstrators. (By fake, I mean supporters of the Muslim Brotherhood and other Islamic groups whose goal is not democracy but rather immediate governance under Sharia law, followed by a continued regional push for a caliphate.)
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An Obama victory in the 2012 elections would cause stocks to decline and economic growth to slow. And while election results in 2012 might not bring the same chaos that events in Europe or the Middle East seem likely to rain on our heads this year, they remain just as important not just for the future of America but for the entire world. A poorer, weaker America -- which Barack Obama manifestly desires--will interact and lead differently than a rich, growing, strong nation would, even as we move wisely if glacially away from the "foreign entanglements" that George Washington warned us against in order to follow the political and economic equivalents of the Bible's exhortation "Physician, heal thyself."
(Excerpt) Read more at spectator.org ...
If y'all liked 2011, you'll love 2012. Additionally, look for $4+ gallon/gas this summer before leveling out, maybe around October. Though all bets are off if the unthinkable happens and Obama is reelected by the dastardly tools and fools.
That is a pretty good article, especially the part about the criminal para-militaries running the drug cartels in Mexico..
That is a pretty good article, especially the part about the criminal para-militaries running the drug cartels in Mexico..
Domestically, I think the biggest threat is the left facing defeat at the polls. I do not expect they will go quietly. The months leading up to the election will be very tense with possible violence. If and when obama and his fellow leftists are defeated, things may get even worse.
Yeah, the author’s on top of things— I follow his writings at his website and he’s a reliable conservative thinker. As they say, may you live in interesting times....and kudos to you for actually reading the article.
Oh, I agree. We’ve seen the Occupy Brigade and they’ve only hinted at what may be to come. I think they’re organizing and learning as they go, growing networks and honing tactics, discarding ones that don’t further their cause. One recalls Obama’s words when he said he wanted an all volunteer citizen defense force that was just as strong as the military... that’s not a quote but it’s close enough. Things could get real ugly real quick. Entitlement monsters don’t cotton to losing much, and are in fact are likely to lash out if they don’t get their benies.
The dirtbag obuma can’t get above 42% support in the polls, and that’s not counting the 10% of white honkies who lie about supporting Buckwheat so nobody will think they’re racist.
In the quietude of the American voting booth, the Kenyan commie gets 29% of the vote, at best.
Get ready to rock ‘n roll, people. The LA ghetto hood will riot and Koreans with AK-47s and AR-16s will be on the rooftops. Might be a good idea to move people and weapons into the area in early October, 2012.
it is just a matter time, if it hasn’t happened already, before those cartels get in bed with domestic terrorists. And by that I mean the same threat that England faces; second generation Muslim “youths”. Prison gangs, too. Scoff if you want to, but I think it plausible..
it is just a matter time, if it hasn’t happened already, before those cartels get in bed with domestic terrorists. And by that I mean the same threat that England faces; second generation Muslim “youths”. Prison gangs, too. Scoff if you want to, but I think it plausible..
it is just a matter time, if it hasn’t happened already, before those cartels get in bed with domestic terrorists. And by that I mean the same threat that England faces; second generation Muslim “youths”. Prison gangs, too. Scoff if you want to, but I think it plausible..
stupid laptop..sorry for spamming the thread..
I clicked the "Print" option to get that link, and sent it to everyone in my address book.
I have the same issue when I freep using my netbook. It’s a small miracle I haven’t thrown it through my window. It’s for sale if anyone’s interested...
Thank you for the print option skinny— that’s very handy. I know a few non-freepers myself who might enjoy the article.
The print option (where available) eliminates all the distracting advertising and side bar goop.
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