I have no known physic capabilities. However, I have often noted in the past that, within my limits, I can predict the future. Here are my FEARLESS predictions for 2008.

Prediction 1. The Democrats will have a majority in both houses of congress and will win the presidency. They will still complain about not having enough power to enact legislation.  My prediction of the Democrats' sweep was right on.  However, I outsmarted myself in predicting their complains.  Why?  I predicted they would do this in 2008 and they don't even take office until 2009!   For that bone-headed play I give myself only 5 Points.

Prediction 2. A huge jet will not crash into the Empire State Building causing 1,564 fatalities. Home Land Security will claim credit for the nonevent.  True, as predicted.  Both Bush and Home Land Security claimed credit for this nonevent.  10 Points

Prediction 3. Although there is a striking resemblance, David Letterman will not be replaced by a Japanese robot.  A close call but completely accurate.  10 Points

Prediction 4. Despite the hand-wringing, political posturing and finger pointing, Social Security will remain solid as a rock.  True,  Anything in government that is good to the year 2047 is by definition,solid as a rock.   10 Points

Pediction 5. A UFO will not land on the White House lawn. However more than 150 UFO sightings each month will be reported to MUFON (Mutual UFO Network). True, there was no landing however, there were more than 300 UFO sightings reported to MUFON each month.   10 Points

Prediction 6. Chris Angel will not levitate a broom for Ann Coulter to ride out of town.  A great idea which did not happen.            10 Points

Prediction 7. Mexico will not declare war on the United States . Possibly losing the opportunity for repatriations, Marshall Plan, Lend Lease, Favorite Nation Status and priority immigration status for its people.  An opportunity which they have missed again.

10 Points

Prediction 8. A speeding passenger train will not crash into the Mississippi River drowning 453 passengers. Home Land Security will take credit for the nonevent.  True.  Again both Bush and Home Land Security took credit for this nonevent.  10 Points

Prediction 9. In spite of their wobbly high heels, all of the Miss America contestants will successfully walk across the stage with out a single one falling on her butt.  True, they all made it.  The one you are thinking about who fell on her butt was in Italy!    10 Points

Prediction 10. President Bush will not run for a third term. In a related event, he will not suspend the Constitution, dissolve the Congress and declare himself President-For-Life.  True, it must have been a temptation, but even the worst president in history couldn't bring himself to do this.  10 Points

  So, add up the points and you will see that my accuracy was 95 percent.  I never claimed to be perfect. You will please note that I have given specific names, events and places. Further, I have revisited my predictions at the end of the year and have given you my accuracy percentage. Would your physic, could your physic do the same.  I doubt it. 

   Please stay tuned for my fearless predictions for 2009.  Out in about a week.

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