Old Ducker
04-04-2010, 02:37 PM
The author of 1970's bestsellers Looking out for #1 and Restoring the American Dream puts odds on future events:
•The chances of a declared state of emergency and ensuing dictatorship prior to the 2010 elections: 25%
•The chances of a declared state of emergency and ensuing dictatorship prior to the 2012 elections: 50%
•The chances of the U.S. dollar becoming worthless within three years: 25%
•The chances of the U.S. dollar becoming worthless within ten years: 90%
•The chances of the Republicans cutting back on major entitlements if they regain power in the 2010 elections: Zero
•The chances of the Republicans cutting back on major entitlements if they win the presidency and an overwhelming majority in Congress in 2012: 5%
•The chances of the so-called tea-party people (i.e., everyday Americans who believe in liberty) winning out over the long haul: Hmm … let me procrastinate on that one a bit before I lay odds.
source (http://blog.robertringer.com/2010/03/30/the-coming-dictatorship/)
•The chances of a declared state of emergency and ensuing dictatorship prior to the 2010 elections: 25%
•The chances of a declared state of emergency and ensuing dictatorship prior to the 2012 elections: 50%
•The chances of the U.S. dollar becoming worthless within three years: 25%
•The chances of the U.S. dollar becoming worthless within ten years: 90%
•The chances of the Republicans cutting back on major entitlements if they regain power in the 2010 elections: Zero
•The chances of the Republicans cutting back on major entitlements if they win the presidency and an overwhelming majority in Congress in 2012: 5%
•The chances of the so-called tea-party people (i.e., everyday Americans who believe in liberty) winning out over the long haul: Hmm … let me procrastinate on that one a bit before I lay odds.
source (http://blog.robertringer.com/2010/03/30/the-coming-dictatorship/)