[quote=flu][quote=partypup][quote=4plexowner]
let’s see, economy collapsing in 2000/2001
what happened?[/quote]
Uh…Who was predicting a collapse in 2000/01? Not me. Sorry.
[quote=4plexowner]economy collapsing in 2008/2009
what happened?[/quote]
What happened?? Dude, look around you. It’s happening now. Insolvent banks. Rampant bankruptcies. 20% real unemployment. Are you looking for the little CNN banner running across the bottom of your TV screen saying, “Breaking News: U.S. Economy in Collapse”? LOL.
Anyway, back to the flu. My only point is that when the economy finally deteriorates to the point that Americans start pointing fingers at Obama and IF this flu continues to spread with the virulent effects seen in Mexico, it would be a convenient way for him to explain why the downturn was exacerbated. This isn’t rocket science, and it’s hardly a controversial statement. Do you have a response to that argument, or do you just want to dwell on the fact that you haven’t seen the CNN banner on your TV alerting you that we are in deep shit?
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Partypup…I think you would enjoy reading about john titor….
Though the pandemic that was described was Mad Cow, not Swine Flu
Makes for a B- rated science fiction movie imho.[/quote]
Flu: Interesting links. Thanks for sharing. While it is, of course, debatable as to whether John really was who he says he was (his claims are fairly detailed, but I would require more proof), I do envision and hope for a future along the lines of what he is describing. I don’t believe in an apocalypse, and I don’t believe the people in this country are all doomed to die and fail. I think our priorities are about to be re-adjusted on a massive scale, and some may see that as apocalyptic. I just see it as “change you can believe in” 😉
This line resonated with me: “You should probably know that this time (i.e. 2000-01 and arguably 2001-09) is not remembered for its selflessness, charity or ability to work together.” Hopefully in a future time mankind will be remembered for the qualities and virtues that it currently lacks.
