[afraidfortherepublic]

Why would you want that to happen? Are you anxious for Armegeddon?

[who_would_fardels_bear]

No. He's just being a prophet.

Unfortunately, given the past behavior of the Republican Party this is a prediction that most likely will come true.

[ClearCase_guy]

Whenever I describe something as a "perfect storm" I am predicting something that would define a total, unmitigated disaster -- not stating what I wish would happen.

I thought that was standard usage.