2013 Predictions for the USA
 

Ok guys, long story short and I know some (if not all) will flame me for this.
There is an amazing "fortuneteller" around here called Leyla Abdul Latif whose predictions are happening to 99% exact, 5 years in a row now. Whatever she said concerning my country in 2012 happened: From assassinations to economic trends to social events, health conditions, political standings, etc...

As she was going through the region country by country, the ones that will face the most damage are Egypt, Jordan, Iran (partially) and Libya (partially). Things will be better for UAE, Lebanon (partially) and Syria (partially). My country will face a new challenge in 2013, mainly with a natural disaster. An earthquake will hit in the Mediterranean sea and will cause aftershocks in our buildings and so. Few buildings will fall.

As for the US, I am sorry to be the bearer of bad news. Throughout his second term, President Obama won't be able to save the US economy which will turn for the worst ever. Lots of businesses will go bankrupt and the economic situation will become really bad. Protests will occur everywhere in the US and an assassination attempt will be made on President Obama himself.

On the other hand, Gold prices will go up, will surpass $2000 for the ounce.
She also predicted that she will face a serious health condition himself, lol.

Re: 2013 Predictions for the USA
 

No news there. Since the election of Obama we know that is coming, with the exception of the assassination attempt.:(
I do wish your country well, Danny. Lebanon has suffered enough.
Gene

Re: 2013 Predictions for the USA
 

I agree Danny. But who has the idea that he wants to save the US from this. The way he has been spending and raising taxes, it will certainly come to pass. :(

Re: 2013 Predictions for the USA
 

Bummer... oh well you are morally prepared for this.
As for the assassination attempt, she wasn't really clear if the attempt will be aborted beforehand or it will fail while it is happening.

Re: 2013 Predictions for the USA
 

Some fortune teller??? It doesn't even know what gender he/she is?

But seriously, a prediction of unrest in the middle east? Who would have guessed? Things are gonna be better in Syria? They can't get much worse. :rolleyes:

Re: 2013 Predictions for the USA
 

Haha, an honest typo!

Anyways here are her predictions (Scroll Dowwwwwwnnn for USA):

Leyla Abdul Latif 2013


Lebanon

- No civil war in Lebanon, only clashes in Tripoli, Sidon, Bekaa and Naameh

- Relation with Israel faces political not military troubles, with small clashes at the borders

- Media, Lebanese Army and security forces rush to the airport for an important event

- Cabinet remains until parliamentary elections; PM Najib Mikati makes alliance with political enemies

- No extension for the mandate of President Michel Sleiman who will take crucial decision in the case of former Minister Michel Samaha, and will find foreign support

- MP Okab Saqr must be warned

- Initiatives and surprises from former PM Saad Hariri, surprising reconciliations to take place

- Speaker Nabih Berri reopens Parliament’s doors; makes notable visit to a neighboring country, and interferes to prevent strife in Beirut

- Humanitarian crisis to take place on one of Lebanon's mountainsides

- Secrets revealed for the first time in the case of Samaha-Mamlouk and two other top officials who will be tried in this case

- Strong financial crisis hits a media outlet

- Earthquake rocks the sea, strong quakes to be felt in Lebanon, leaving many injured

- Hezbollah to bid farewell to one of its important figures

- Protests to resume at Casino du Liban, attack targets casino’s director

- Strong debate over herbal medications shakes public opinion

- Further debates to appear inside Dar al-Fatwa, Sheikh Rashid Qabbani concerned

- Bird flu to return to Lebanon, virus to hit horses and old diseases to return such as the plague

- MP Sleiman Frangieh to take to the street with the people

- MP Michel Aoun’s popularity will not decrease; he will make a unpredicted step

- Several conflicts to take place in the North, former MP Mesbah al-Ahdab to seek calm

- LAF Chief Jean Qahwaji to provide the army with quality weapons to protect Lebanon

- Sheikh Ahmad Assir to return with another face and unprecedented shows

- MP Sami Gemayel to acquire large popularity and leaves circle of danger

- Imminent alliance between Ziad Baroud and one party

- A new quartet in Lebanon

- Several buildings to collapse across Lebanon, bodies recovered

- MP Walid Jumblatt to remain a centralist until the elections; his son Taymour far from politics in the near future

- MP Elie Marouni sees progress and a near engagement

- Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah appears in public, receives March 14 youth figure

- Christians to surround Samir Geagea, leaving positive results in the elections

- Many institutions to declare bankruptcy, debate arises in a bank shaking public opinion

- Real estate prices decrease, rents, oil and gold prices rise


Egypt

- Journalists in prisons, media outlets closed

- Revolution against the "revolution", number of officials immigrate

- Clash between Presidency and armed forces, amid abductions and assassinations

- Chaos prevails again, Morsi’s security threatened by assassination attempt


Syria

- The year of settlement, especially during the first months

- President Bashar Assad will not step down, opposition will not retreat

- Clashes with Israel, international forces play important role


Libya

- Fair trial will not take place against Mustafa Abdel Jalil

- One of Muammar Qaddafi’s sons to deliver speech

- Bloodshed to continue

- Confrontations between people and army


Yemen

- Further protests to take place, Ali Abdallah Saleh to leave country

- President Khali to be admitted to hospital

- Living conditions to improve


Palestine

- More bloodshed

- Mahmoud Abbas and Khaled Meshaal must be warned

- Israeli air force over Golan Heights


Kuwait

- Protests and clashes solved by Kuwaiti Prince’s wisdom


UAE

- No danger threatening the Emirates, prosperity and tourism increase in Dubai and Abu Dhabi


Iran

- Economic crisis turns to political crisis which will continue until the rule of reformists

- Conspiracy to be fabricated against Iran which will witness riots


Saudi Arabia

- Heavy rainfall and snowfall, investments increase, stability prevails

- Change to be implemented for the benefit of the people


Iraq

- Christians’ immigration increases

- Networks working for major countries to be arrested

- Iraqi-Turkish settlement to take place

- New State for Kurds to be established with international help


Qatar

- Qatar at the forefront, with important roles for the Middle East and Lebanon


USA

- Obama fails to solve the economic crisis

- Serious attempt to assassinate President Barack Obama

- More natural disasters to shake the USA

Re: 2013 Predictions for the USA
 

Danny with all due respect, Those are vague. We always have natural disasters and no one will just solve the crisis. And I am sure someone will attempt an something stupid. We'll see but lets be honest these aren't very hard to predict.

Re: 2013 Predictions for the USA
 

I predict transmission failures this year for several of our members.

Re: 2013 Predictions for the USA
 

i have visions of the future, also, so i'll share them.

i predict unrest in the middle east.
there will be flooding in the United States, and possibly other countries.
i see myself eating quite a few pizzas in the coming year.

next show in 20 minutes, please tip your bartenders.

Re: 2013 Predictions for the USA
 

Concerning the US, yes some are vague. But she was clear that in 2013, Obama will FAIL to resolve the crisis. Meaning that next year things are going to get worse or stable as they are bad now, and no improvement will happen. For the disaster, yes you are right. As for the attempt on Obama's life, that will be new. No attempts ever happened for a while now in the US, so don't you see this as unpredictable?

Re: 2013 Predictions for the USA
 

He has failed already and has show no indication of changing course.... Prediction difficulty level= beginner

Re: 2013 Predictions for the USA
 

If I start "predicting" really obvious things, will someone pay me money?

I predict it's going to be dark out tonight. $15, please.

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Social-Economics 101: Reagan vs. Obama

A lot of time and creative talent went into this. Food for thought... and entertaining. No favoritism here.



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Re: 2013 Predictions for the USA
 

Agree--no surprise on USA. Was there a prediction on Israel or did you just not list it? ;)

Lee

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In case you didn't notice...

Happy New Year America! Here is what happened on January 1st 2014:

Top Income tax bracket went from 35% to 39.6%
Top Income payroll tax went from 37.4% to 52.2%
Capital Gains tax went from 15% to 28%
Dividends tax went from 15% to 39.6%
Estate tax went from 0% to 55%

Remember this fact: if you have money, the democrats want it.
These taxes were all passed only with democratic votes, no republicans voted for these taxes.

These taxes were all passed under the Affordable Care Act, aka Obamacare