[yefragetuwrabrumuy]

It is very important to remember that we *think* there is a pattern with solar activity, but the Sun is under no obligation to do what we *think* it will do.

[BenLurkin]

True, and it’s fuel is really close to being depleted anyway.

By this time next year it will have gone out completely.

[piytar]

The pattern is driven by the center of mass of the sun vs the center of mass of the solar system, which in turn is mostly driven by the orbits of Jupiter and (to a lesser extent) Saturn. Precession also comes into play.

The Russians have done great work in this area. The top ones predict a Little Ice Age. Think Mauder Minimum.

AGW or anthropomorphic climate change is an anti-science power grab. A sick joke that has cost us billions.

That said, we likely are in for a rough ride over the next couple of decades. Of course the Marxists will spin it to their benefit. Or rather try to. Things will get nasty enough that it won't matter.