Reply #20: My crystal ball?

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We'll stay indefinitely - no matter who gets elected. The death toll will escalate year in and year out. There will be a draft.

At some point, not so long from now, Saudi Arabia will erupt. We'll go in there too...

Iran is an open question. Will China take Taiwan while we're involved with the Middle East? Maybe.

The Patriot Act II will go into effect. We will face domestic terrorism - and with that, the days of free speech may draw to a close.

In case you think my reception a bit distorted, you might want to read "The Party's Over". And take a hard look at the price of oil while you're at it...