Top trends for 2010

[BmanMcfly]

Anyone that knows Geralde Celente and his Trends research institute and the reputation of their predictions... I just found the trends for 2010.
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The Collapse of 2010

In November of 2007, we predicted the "Panic of ’08." There was a panic. In November of 2008, we forecast the "Collapse of ’09." In March ‘09, the global equity markets collapsed. But before they could crash all the way to the ground, a scaffold of emergency props was erected. An unparalleled array of government cash infusions, rescue packages, bailouts and incentives papered over the crisis.

Today, even as government spokesmen and the major media proclaim that the world is emerging from its near-cataclysmic recession, we predict the "Crash of 2010." The rising equity markets, on which claims of recovery are based, are worlds away from the hard reality of the streets....

Terrorism 2010


While we can’t predict precise dates or the magnitude of terror attacks, we can be fairly certain they are on the way. The “Fort Hood Gunman” is being recognized by the intelligence community as the poster boy for an alarming new terror phenomenon termed “lone-wolf, self-radicalized gunmen.”

Years of war in Afghanistan and Iraq – and now Pakistan – have intensified anti-American sentiment and increased the number of individuals seeking revenge. NATO allies contributing troops to the wars will also be targeted......

Not Welcome Here


In 2010, the anti-immigration movement, long building, will arrive and stay in the US and abroad. America and Europe, with their immigrant populations close to double digits, are experiencing an identity crisis.

In Europe, fear and resentment of Muslims has led to huge gains for anti-immigrant political parties. In the US, with mid-term elections coming up, what to do about the “illegals” will be a hot- button issue that will top the political agenda and serve as a galvanizing force for a new party.....

Not Made in China

A “Buy Local/My Country First” backlash will be the first sign of what we forecast will become a massive, “circle-the-wagons” movement. We forecast a “Not Made in China” consumer crusade that will spread among developed nations, leading to trade wars and protectionism.

Craftspeople and small manufacturers that can establish a reputation for quality products will be able to build thriving micro-brands, while marketers who can amalgamate micro-cooperatives into true local commerce organizations will carve a solid niche for themselves......

The Next Big Thing


The next colossal casualty of the Internet Revolution will be TV/cable networks. Technological innovations already in place will enable enterprising upstarts to gouge out large chunks of market share from daytime, primetime, news and opinion-based programming.

Just as the print media was blindsided by the online assault and responded with strategies that proved counterproductive, the networks are already making moves guaranteed to weaken their franchises. Techno-guerilla warriors, producers, impresarios, entrepreneurs and investors will not only carve out lucrative niches, but will also prove influential in effecting sociological, cultural and even political change......

Let's discuss these 'forecasts'...

 

[Redress]

Terrorism 2010


While we can’t predict precise dates or the magnitude of terror attacks, we can be fairly certain they are on the way. The “Fort Hood Gunman” is being recognized by the intelligence community as the poster boy for an alarming new terror phenomenon termed “lone-wolf, self-radicalized gunmen.”

Years of war in Afghanistan and Iraq – and now Pakistan – have intensified anti-American sentiment and increased the number of individuals seeking revenge. NATO allies contributing troops to the wars will also be targeted......

That is the one that concerns me most, since it is very difficult to defend against.

 

[molten_dragon]

Not Welcome Here


In 2010, the anti-immigration movement, long building, will arrive and stay in the US and abroad. America and Europe, with their immigrant populations close to double digits, are experiencing an identity crisis.

In Europe, fear and resentment of Muslims has led to huge gains for anti-immigrant political parties. In the US, with mid-term elections coming up, what to do about the “illegals” will be a hot- button issue that will top the political agenda and serve as a galvanizing force for a new party.....

I'm not so sure about this one. I think it really depends on what the economy does. If the economy is still in the ****ter I suspect most of the other issues during the midterms will be pushed to the side.

 

[idk]

The Next Big Thing

Anyone here obsessed with reality TV? Probably not too many of you. Fact is, most of them don't get many ratings- they survive because they are incredibly cheap. No movie stars, almost no script writers, no studios, no special effects or make-up artists... All you need are some drama queens/kings, some cameras and a gimmick. The reason quality programming has disappeared is directly due to the internet, and it will take cable TV down along with the newspapers. Though, I don't think it's just going to happen in 2010. It's going to be a slow ride. The two (internet and TV) will merge and for that to happen you need the infrastructure. Wireless tv sets (already on the market) so that you can stream data and network directly and interactive programming (on most digital services already) will lay the foundations- that's what we'll see in 2010.

 

[BmanMcfly]

I'm not so sure about this one. I think it really depends on what the economy does. If the economy is still in the ****ter I suspect most of the other issues during the midterms will be pushed to the side.

I think the main point that was being referred to on that one was how the conditions are right to have a third party come out and challenge the main parties...

 

[lizzie]

Those are pretty much what I expect personally. It will be interesting to see how it all plays out. Thx for posting.

As for "losing identities" and the immigration issue fears, I do expect this, especially if we start seeing and hearing about more domestic terror attempts, and in light that unemployment is already a problem.