Welcome to the beginning of the end of the world as we all know it. Actually, we've already moved past the beginning. The international bankers are making their move. Tired of ruling things from behind the scenes, with this 'financial crisis' they will take control and crash economies as they see fit.
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Next is the Olduvai gorge and the full horror of the global energy crash. 2008 will be remembered fondly as 'the good old days' as we starve and freeze, plunged into darkness, afraid and confused.
Very soon, now, there will be suffering on a scale never before seen in the history of this planet. I wish you all the best of luck.