Predictions for 2026

[Scooter]

Let's all share our predictions for what's in store in 2026.

My first:

Trump and Putin will orchestrate a Russian feint attack on Greenland, thereby justifying a U.S. invasion and takeover.

[Crackpot]

Putin is not working with Trump something that is obvious to everyone but Trump.

[MajGenl.Meade]

lib will come out
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as a MAGAmaniac

[Sue U]

Things will get worse.

[MajGenl.Meade]

And now the wheels of Heaven stop,
you feel the devil's riding crop
Get ready for the future: It is murder
LC

[BoSoxGal]

All I know is that I’m praying for the little clot - break free, little clot, break free! I believe in you and your sacred mission. This can be your year!

[Sue U]

All I know is that I’m praying for the little clot - break free, little clot, break free! I believe in you and your sacred mission. This can be your year!

[ex-khobar Andy]

I can't believe I am sitting here, as a non-citizen and thus dependent on keeping my nose clean so I can stay in this country where my family and house and friends and money and memories are, and I am wondering whether I can safely laugh at BSG's post or maybe I should just be cautious in case they are listening. Fuck it.

[BoSoxGal]

Hey maybe the little clot could win the Nobel Peace Prize?

[liberty]

All I know is that I’m praying for the little clot - break free, little clot, break free! I believe in you and your sacred mission. This can be your year!

Considering the President’s health condition, you may get your wish; it is unpredictable n. But then you would have JD Vance; many will argue he is more intelligent and definitely a lot younger. And I suspect that Trump’s death Would only harden his supporters, possibly even gaining him more; this could lead further toward the kind of insurgency that has occurred before in American politics.

Insurgency is the worst form of warfare; it is war without rules, really more like murder than war.

[liberty]

What a dumb "Shit Head" to think Russia would ever do anything that would put the United States in a stronger position. True, it would cause some friction between NATO allies and the United States, but things would more or less go back to normal after Trump; the Europeans do not have much choice, because they know how precarious their position is when dealing with Russia, which is ironic. If the Europeans could act in a unified manner, as one coordinated army, the Russians would not dare do anything. And when things return to normal, America would still be in possession of Greenland, and the protection of Greenland would be stronger; the key to increasing Greenland’s strength is raising enough money to establish a strong military force on the island. Given the current budget situation, that could only be done by taxing American mining interests on the island. American businesses are not going to invest billions there unless they know their assets are secure under U.S. territorial status; that money could never be secure if a change of government could cause them to lose everything overnight.

[Bicycle Bill]

American businesses are not going to invest billions there unless they know their assets are secure under U.S. territorial status; that money could never be secure if a change of government could cause them to lose everything overnight.

● Walmart operates in 19 countries outside the U.S., with the majority of its international stores located in Mexico and Central America.
● McDonald's has roughly 27,800 locations outside the United States, operating in over 100 countries, with China and Japan being their largest international markets.
● Apple has approximately 260 to 270 stores outside the U.S., with a global total of around 530-540 stores, meaning roughly half are international, primarily concentrated in China, the UK, Canada, and Australia.
● Standard Oil had a significant presence outside the U.S. through early foreign affiliates like Anglo-American Oil Company in London, expanding to Latin America and Asia, and its "baby Standards" (like Socal/Chevron, Esso/Exxon, Socony/Mobil).
● General Motors has a significant global presence with operations, sales, and manufacturing in numerous countries outside the USA, particularly strong in China, South America, Canada, and other markets, selling brands like Buick, Cadillac, Chevrolet, GMC, Wuling, and Baojun internationally.  While China is a huge market, GM also has strong footholds in South America (Brazil, Mexico) and significant operations in Korea, the Middle East, and parts of Asia.

And to my knowledge, the US hasn't "taken over" any of these other countries (China, Brazil, Korea, etc.) like you claim is necessary before American companies 'invest' in Greenland.   You might want to rethink that statement/mindless drivel you posted.

-"BB"-

[Joe Guy]

I predict that Donald will declare that Norway is a terrorist nation this coming December after he is not given the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize. He will then send drones to destroy Norwegian fishing boats after accusing them of distributing illegal peace prizes to undeserving nominees.

[BoSoxGal]

[liberty]

American businesses are not going to invest billions there unless they know their assets are secure under U.S. territorial status; that money could never be secure if a change of government could cause them to lose everything overnight.

● Walmart operates in 19 countries outside the U.S., with the majority of its international stores located in Mexico and Central America.
● McDonald's has roughly 27,800 locations outside the United States, operating in over 100 countries, with China and Japan being their largest international markets.
● Apple has approximately 260 to 270 stores outside the U.S., with a global total of around 530-540 stores, meaning roughly half are international, primarily concentrated in China, the UK, Canada, and Australia.
● Standard Oil had a significant presence outside the U.S. through early foreign affiliates like Anglo-American Oil Company in London, expanding to Latin America and Asia, and its "baby Standards" (like Socal/Chevron, Esso/Exxon, Socony/Mobil).
● General Motors has a significant global presence with operations, sales, and manufacturing in numerous countries outside the USA, particularly strong in China, South America, Canada, and other markets, selling brands like Buick, Cadillac, Chevrolet, GMC, Wuling, and Baojun internationally.  While China is a huge market, GM also has strong footholds in South America (Brazil, Mexico) and significant operations in Korea, the Middle East, and parts of Asia.

And to my knowledge, the US hasn't "taken over" any of these other countries (China, Brazil, Korea, etc.) like you claim is necessary before American companies 'invest' in Greenland.   You might want to rethink that statement/mindless drivel you posted.

-"BB"-

Comparing construction in the Arctic to building in a temperate, populated climate is like comparing apples to bowling balls — there’s simply no meaningful comparison.

If you want to build a Walmart in a temperate climate, you build it where the demand already exists. That means there are people living there, and those people already have infrastructure: power, water, roads, food supply, and a local labor force. Building a Walmart isn’t a major logistical challenge. These stores are built all over the world, one at a time, using workers who already live nearby. The main inputs are money, materials, and wages.

The Arctic is a completely different story. There’s also a major difference between constructing a retail store and launching a mining operation. A store begins generating revenue as soon as it opens, even if the profit margin is small. Mining does not work that way. It can take years of exploration, permitting, site preparation, and infrastructure development before a mine produces anything at all.

In the Arctic, you often have to import the entire workforce and provide everything they need — housing, food, clothing, transportation, and medical support. In many locations, you must build roads, airstrips, or ports before you can even begin operations. On top of that, after all the investment, the mineral deposit may turn out to be smaller or less valuable than expected.

So yes, there is a huge difference between building a Walmart and starting a mining operation, especially in the Arctic. Everything in the Arctic is significantly more difficult — not only because of extreme weather, but also because of the lack of infrastructure and the enormous amount of fuel and logistics required to keep equipment running and workers safe and warm.

Many investors are more willing to put their money into the United States because they see it as one of the safest places in the world to invest. The U.S. has strong legal protections and a high respect for property rights. In many other countries, investors face a much greater risk of nationalization or government interference with private assets.

[Bicycle Bill]

Why all this talk about mineral deposits and mining and such?   I thought Trump said we (he) needed Greenland for its — how did he put it? — something or another about its MILITARY significance and strategic importance.   To hear you talk, though, we're just going in there to ravage and plunder and rape the land of anything of value (to us).

Do you mean to tell me that our fearless (feckless) leader was — *gasp!* — LYING to us?

-"BB"-

[Burning Petard]

I predict Rahm Emanuel (former Ambassador to Japan) will announce he is running for President.

snailgate

[liberty]

Why all this talk about mineral deposits and mining and such?   I thought Trump said we (he) needed Greenland for its — how did he put it? — something or another about its MILITARY significance and strategic importance.   To hear you talk, though, we're just going in there to ravage and plunder and rape the land of anything of value (to us).

Do you mean to tell me that our fearless (feckless) leader was — *gasp!* — LYING to us?

-"BB"-

Mining the minerals we need is not optional. We have to extract them unless we’re prepared to live in caves. Mining would also benefit Icelanders, as they could apply their own taxes to the operation as they see fit.

[Joe Guy]

Mining the minerals we need is not optional. We have to extract them unless we’re prepared to live in caves. Mining would also benefit Icelanders, as they could apply their own taxes to the operation as they see fit.

You and Trump appear to be very much on the same page when it comes to the country at issue.

[liberty]

My prediction is that Ukraine will lose to Russia if Ukrainians themselves do not get more serious about fighting the war and draft everyone they need to, including 18‑year‑olds, to ensure manpower needs are met. Lack of manpower is having a negative impact on the army’s morale, and that has to stop. The only people that should be accepted from the draft are those that would be an impediment to the war effort.

Second, whatever Europe needs to do, they need to start doing it in order to supply Ukraine with the necessary war‑fighting supplies. The United States and Germany were able to accomplish industrial miracles in World War Two because survival was at stake; if Europeans don’t adopt the same attitude, they’re going to lose.