2007: American Predictions

"A preoccupation with the future not only prevents us from seeing the present as it is but often prompts us to rearrange the past." Eric Hoffer (1902-1983)


According to the Associated Press, which conducted a recent poll asking Americans for their predictions for 2007, the future is not too bright. 60% of those polled predicted that America would be the target of another major terrorist attack. An equal number predicts that a nuclear or biological attack will take place somewhere else in the world. About 70% predict an extreme natural disaster in the country and an equal number predict that global warming will get worse.

90% predict that gas prices will increase.
35% predict that the USA will reinstate the draft (compulsory military service) in 2007.
35% predict that a cure for cancer will be found.
29% believe that the USA will withdraw it's troops from Iraq.
25% are convinced that 2007 will see the second coming of Jesus Christ.
19% predict that scientists will confirm the existence of life elsewhere in the universe.

Less than half of those polled believe that the USA will go to war with North Korea or Iran. But, if war does break out, then 40% believe it will be with Iran and 26% believe it will be with North Korea.

For those 25% who believe the rapture will occur in 2007 I am posting this short video.

Homer predicts the Rapture.