Posted on 02/11/2006 8:11:59 PM PST by EastCobbRules
I always come to Free Republic when I really need facts and ideas (and a laugh!). So, I come to ask you about your predictions for the near term. I am worried, folks, 'cause things aren't looking good to me. So, I value any of your comments on the following issues. (Pick an issue, ANY issue...)
Thinking outloud...
Iran - How likely is a war with Iran? (0%, 50%). If a war takes place, can we keep the conflict mostly isolated - like Iraq - or will it engulf the region or world? In the end, who will side with us? How will Russia and China respond? How will a war affect the price of gasoline? How will it affect the economy? What happens to the stock market? What will be the long term consequences? If the Iran people support this man, what happens after we bomb? Would an invasion/occupation be required? What country is next?
Avian Flu - Does this become yet another overblown risk? Or does this thing really mutate and cause the next pandemic?
Terrorism - Do we have years before the next attack? Sooner? Thoughts?
Chavez - I think this guy is the least of my worries for now. Am I wrong?
How does a family prepare for the new world? Stockpile cash and food - or live life and take each event one at a time? Does one gradually move from stocks to cash? Or just "let it ride" because none of this matters long term?
Does the US ever say enough is enough, and decide to "keep" a country it invades - or always invade and then turn back over to the most favorable group it can find? Democracy in the Mid-East doesn't appear to be working - at least, it doesn't appear to be resulting in the type of leaders that are compatible with the west.
Finally, what does a father tell his kids about the new world? How does one prepare them?
I know... I know... Many questions - And I sure as heck have no answers... Do any of you?
Thanks for you advice - and your ear...
Iran vs EU, NATO & US - 25%, Iran vs US alone 5%.
In the Bank? If things are bad enough for you to need it the Bank may not have it.
99% to 100%. Iran is ruled by a nutcase and Israel will strike if we dont.
Thanks guys - much good advice.
My DH tells me it happened to his parents once. Considering I'm lucky that my head's attached, I do try to keep that in mind.
are you in?
Sure am! How are you, peacebaby? Feeling optimistic for the future?
Yeah. We aint seen nuthin yet.
I have some in-planted thing inside me that says life will be better.
Always....
Until recently.
Don't worry about anything...
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