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Whistleblower 2018 Predictions

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Here are some predictions that I pray will come true!


  • Nancy Pelosi, James Clyburn and Steny Hoyer will step down in order to pass power to younger Democrats.
  • Donald Trump will be invited to speak at a Planned Parenthood Convention.
  • Mitch McConnell will recommend that Merrick Garland be placed at the top of the list if a U.S. Supreme Court justice vacancy develops.
  • Kim Jong Un decides to denuclearize his country.
  • Debbie Wasserman Schultz declines to run again in 2018 when facing poll numbers that predict she will be thumped.
  • Putin gives back Crimea to Ukraine stating, ‘My bad!’
  • Chuck Schumer responds to a GOP legislative proposal stating, “Wow, that’s a great idea!  Why didn’t we think of that?”
  • The NRA demands that congress close loopholes on background checks before all firearm purchases.
  • Amazon decides to close down to allow for the resurgence and thriving of small shops and businesses. 
  • Millennials will put aside their smart phones and recreate the lost art of conversation and handwritten letters.
  • Folks will state out loud that they have always hated kale. 
  • Due process and proportionality will return to bring back fairness in the public sqaure.
  • Medical studies will announce that fried foods lengthen life.  

Have I missed any?  Please add your own.

Wishing all a serene 2018.

Comments

  1. AnonymousDecember 31, 2017 at 8:36 PM

    1.Mob rule will become unfashionable in the USA , UK and other places.
    2. The elderly will be better tolerated.
    3. It will become safe to make jokes again.

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  2. LarryJanuary 1, 2018 at 9:20 AM

    My Predictions that I wish would come true

    Pres. Trumps/administration if found guilty of collusion will resign. The special council will end.

    During the upcoming elections of 2018 the senate will swing to the left allowing items of importance to be deal with fairly with both sides involved.

    Congress listens to the people across America as not fake news but the crying out of the citizens in need of health care insurance that works for them.

    The tax law recently passed to be revisited so realistic guidelines are used to reduce the excess spending and waist not contributing to our economy.

    The cities , states and government stand up to the NRA to restrict the purchase of unwanted military type firearms to the citizens but allows the purchase of non-restrictive firearms.

    Climate control regulations will be revisited by the United States allowing measures to be taken by the world scientists in studying and preventing future possible destruction.

    Congress begins to work together to solve / regulate / discuss / implement ideas that are important to America and it's longevity.

    Stop provoking other parts of the World but help to influence a thought process that suggests peace and an existence with each other.

    God Bless America and the World

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  3. AnonymousJanuary 4, 2018 at 10:39 PM

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  4. Michael Kirsch, M.D.January 7, 2018 at 7:30 PM

    Larry, outstanding! Thx for excellent comments.

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  5. Michael Kirsch, M.D.January 7, 2018 at 7:31 PM

    @anonymous, safe to make jokes? Hope it happens in our lifetime.

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