What do you think will happen on 12/24/2012? Why do you think that?

I think I'll be doing my usual Christmas Eve rituals /smile.png' class='bbc_emoticon' alt=':)' />

If you knew for an absolute fact that the world was indeed going to end on that date, would it change how you lived your life? In what ways?

I dont think I would change how I lived. I already live a good life.

I'm good to people and do the best I can in life. I guess maybe I

would try to squeeze in doing those things I've always wanted to

do before time ran out. And I dont need to save for retirement

now, so I could use that money /laugh.png' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' />

I would not change a thing as I have done more things than most people will ever do. I do not think anything huge will happen as there have always been doomsday predictions and those have passed like any other day. /smile.png' class='bbc_emoticon' alt=':unsure:' />

i am not psychic, but i know we have ravaged the earth and due to communication advances we now know the horrendous things humans do to each other 24/7. i don't know as we're any worse than in centuries past or we just know it instantaneously now.

JMHO here, but i do not see where the attempt to provide health care to all our citizens amounts to the downfall of our nation or the world. i'd rather have that for the agenda than lies about WMD. could you provide a link to your blog, regan? i looked for it but was unable to locate it. i am very interested in reading where you are coming from.

there have been end of the world predictions since the world began, i imagine. someday one will be right just because of the odds of coincidence i am guessing. IF this one for 2012 were to be proven true, i can't think of what i would change except i might for once in my life act irresponsibly and NOT pay some bills and as heidi said NOT worry about the future income and spend recklessly for a change.

i already treasure those i love so i don't need a reminder of armagedon to do so. i already try to be the best person i can be, failing along the way but trying nonetheless. i do not intend to live forever anyway, so my only real concern would be that those i love would meet their end with as little pain/fear as possible.

but i too hope the media doesn't hype it to the point where fearful, vulnerable, easily lead people aren't consumed with the idea of it happening to the point where they MAKE the alleged prophecy come true if only for themselves.

best,

annie

I agree. I *know* it's already started. I was called crazy when Obama was elected to run for presidency. Not because of who he is, but because of what he stood for. So many people were blinded by his message(s), but they haven't seen what I have. I said then that it was the start of major change in our society, and not for the better. I wrote a blog about health care, a virus, and desolation that was going to hit us. I was told my statements were off the cuff, and beyond the pail (whatever that means).

Just look at Washington State alone with the cop killings as of late.

Rise of child rape / killings

Rise of robberies, home invasions, etc.

As far as the cop killings, rapes, etc….that stuff has been going on since man first evolved on this planet. Take a look at just our relative recent history with Mr Hitler and his 6 million deaths. The United States dropping "the bomb" wiping out 2 cities. John Gacy, Ted Bundy, Charles Manson. The list goes on and on and on, and that's JUST in the last 70 years. To say we have a recent trend of violence may be a bit of a stretch. We're always changing as a human society. It may be the only absolute of the human condition. The evolution of humans is a moving picture, and the movie started long before we were born, and will continue long after everyone on this forums unborn great great great grandchildren are dead. Our lives are a mere snapshot in this movie. It's the evolution of humans. You can debate how we as humans will evolve and what might or might not happen on December 20, 2012, but the show will go on.

This is why I was reluctant to say anything. Thank you for your opinions.

No need to be reluctant. No one is necessarily refuting what you say, just asking questions about it and seeking answers.

The X-Files had it right about one thing for sure: Question Everything. I take this literally, even with myself. I am the proverbial kid, always asking, "Why?"

Sorry if the questions offended.

I thought it was supposed to be 12/21/12. Anyway, the Mayans seemed to think it would just be the end of one era and the beginning of a new one. I'm not entirely sure I recall the research on what the change involves but it was not cataclysmic as far as I can remember. Just the rebirth of a cycle. Even though birth can be extremely painful.

Others have speculated that the poles will shift because of a cosmic alignment. Still others say the end of the world or judgement day.

I tend to agree with the Mayans. If you look at the record, they were pretty accurate with the cycles and corresponding events, as far as I can remember anyway. Or maybe I'm just being fooled by good television writing.

I'm hoping for the polar shift though. Ohio (my state) having beach front property and an equatorial climate would kick serious butt. I could ride my motorcycle year round without looking like the Michelin Man.

Regardless, I'll be stocked up with food, gas(if there still is any), water and ammo just in case. If it does hit the fan, I won't go down without a fight.