Chuckle if you will but look first at what Jesus said just prior to the quote you used.
Matthew 24:33 So likewise ye, when ye shall see all these things, know that it is near, even at the doors.
>>I'll stick with what Jesus said.<<
You might want to compare your words above with Jesus words in verse 33 then.
That means the end is always "near" and the advice is to remain spiritually prepared, which I already addressed.
I'm referring to those who insist that every significant event in the news means that Armageddon is next week.
It might be; it might not.
My point is, these people don't know.
But some talk as if they do.
My grandparents have told me that people were doing the same thing during Hitler's time. I'm sure other events have spawned this sort of reaction as well.