Reply #13: Well, not optimistic, nor entirely political either... [View All]

In Janurary, elections in Iraq go on without a hitch, according to our press at least, whoever is in charge now, stays in charge. That's Bush anyways so it doesn't really matter.

By Bush's inarguration, PPB of Oil will reach $60.

February, March, April The dollar continues to fall against the Euro throughout the year, debt continues to mount.

PPB of Oil will increase from $60 to possibly as high as $70.

May, June, July, August Depending on weather conditions, especially heat waves, massive or rolling blackouts will occur sporadically throughout the country as NG generators are not able to keep up with demand for air conditioning. This causes cascade failures due to infrastructure problems, as well as heat related deaths, similar to what Europe experienced during its heat wave. A USSP justice or two may retire/die, Bush replaces them with stealth candidates, ie religious fundies.

September, October, November, December OPEC announces they cannot keep up with demand, cuts production below quota. Market panics, PPB of Oil spikes over $100. The president blames terrorists, calls for an immediate draft to invade the bastards in Iran, possible terrorist attack, WMD or not, doesn't matter, on our soil. As a response, the president also starts building up the stategic reserve in oil in the country, leading to gasoline prices well over 6 dollars a gallon. Drilling in ANWR also commences with no resistance, though it is useless.

Widespread protests begin in earnest against the draft, as well as protesting the government's lack of response to energy/debt crisises. Possible riots and looting in most major cities by the end of the year, with standard panic growing pandemic, president declares martial law.

OK, I'm done. Sucks doesn't it?