[pcottraux]

Iran - How likely is a war with Iran? (0%, 50%)

I'm going to give that one a 70%.

[Supernatural]

About everything you mentioned...hope for the best, prepare for the worst.

[staytrue]

Worry about the things you can do something about.
Don't worry about things you can't.

That means don't worry about terrorism, iran, chavez, bird flu, etc.

It means be prepared for a two week stay in your house with food, water, batteries.

It means have enough liquid cash in the bank to live for 2-3 months.

It means being the best person you can be, don't do drugs, learn as much as possible, try to make friends, keep your cars in good shape, do your best at school and work.

And the rest is in someone else's hands.

Be optimistic, stay in good physical condition, vote republican.

[blam]

Be prepared to defend yourself and be isolated for at least three days, more is better.

[Deguello]

Dang, what did you do? Drink a pot of coffee?

[Chanticleer]

I agree that things look grim on many fronts, but take a deep breath! I believe we will face many trials, but we'll get through them with God's help.

I think you should save what you can (diversify the savings) and have a little more than what you need on hand, but I'm not big into stockpiling. There's a cost to stockpiling in storage space, maintenance and spoilage. I have friends who still haven't gone through their Y2K stash!

I believe you live life day by day. You do the best you can with the opportunities you have given the knowledge you have. You do all you can to improve the quality of life for all within your sphere of influence, however big or small it may be. You look for and enjoy the blessings that are around you.

I tell my kids they need to be smart, strong and have faith. I believe they will face some really tough times. I think they need to know history, which will give them perspective. I think they need to know about real-life heroes, so they have examples of folks who overcame adversity. I think they need a sense of humor.

I don't mean to be simplistic or trite. I just believe sometimes there are no easy answers... at least not ones we can know before we come to the point of decision. The fact that you are asking the questions tells me that you will do okay. Just love those kids, Dad. Be there for them, set a good example. The future depends on them, too, and when you give them a strong foundation, you strengthen us all.

Frodo: I wish the ring had never come to me. I wish none of this had happened. Gandalf: So do all who live to see such times, but that is not for them to decide. All we have to decide is what to do with the time that is given us. -- Lord of the Rings

[Chanticleer]

Any words of wisdom for our friend?

[B4Ranch]

Perhaps you need to read this http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/518988/posts . It will give you an idea of where we are heading unless we clean House and take command again.

[Creationist]

There is going to be a war in the middle east. Not just because the US is there but because it is Biblical.
The avian flu is most likely one of the many plagues of the end times along with SARS, HIV, etc.
Get right with God

Acts 2:38----Then Peter said unto them Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost.
With the forgiving salvation of our Heavenly Father the rest does not matter. But for the time while on earth live as thought you will die tomorrow, plan as though you will live forever. Do not be greedy, be compassionate to those around you even the poor, love you enemy, be forgiving of those who have hurt you.

The world is heading for a one world government. Europe has already given up much of their individual identities. There are those who are trying for a one world religion, saying that religions are just a theoretical phenomena that helps people with life and death.

I say get your family into a good Bible believing Church. Learn the Bible yourself and teach it to your children. God has a lot of good in store for those who live for him. He also has a lot of judgment for those who are against him.

There is going to be a lot of destruction in the middle east, there is also going to be a good talking man (Antichrist) who will raise up and make a false peace. You will see a 7 year treatise with Israel soon. You will see physical money slowly disappear more plastic money till we use a chip inserted into our body to buy or sell.

I know this sound sci fi but it all is in the Bible. You do not need a preacher to interpret it for you it is there for all to see who search it out.

[claudiustg]

War with Iran is about a 90% certainty. There is, however, always the unexpected. The Islamics should kiss our butts for taking out Iran, by the way. If we don't the idiots will try to set off a nuke in Israel. and Israel, as a parting gesture, will take out the entire middle east.

Gas prices are going up. Buy a hybrid.

So much that is happening now was unimaginable only 30 years ago. The world is a volatile place.

[melt]

Hi! My name is Mahmoud Ahmadinejad. I'm from Iran.

[EastCobbRules]

Thanks guys - much good advice.

[Mrs. Darla Ruth Schwerin]

Don't worry about anything...