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Prophecies for 2025

Numb at the Lodge • 0 implied HN points • 05 Jan 25
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Political Commentary
  1. Politics is expected to be mostly irrelevant in 2025. There won't be significant events or changes; everything will appear to be the same.
  2. The focus will shift from political ideologies to personal optimization and self-improvement. People will look inward rather than outward for solutions.
  3. Expect a blend of personal interests, conspiracy theories, and cultural discussions that avoid traditional politics, leading to apolitical conversations instead.

Gave Proof Through the Night

Pizza Party • 0 implied HN points • 06 Aug 25
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Political Commentary
  1. The story describes a ship named Dalí that experiences a blackout and crashes. This symbolizes larger issues in society.
  2. It mentions political figures like Biden and Trump, portraying a sense of frustration with the current leadership.
  3. The imagery of a broken bridge illustrates the idea of lost dreams and choices in America, leaving people feeling stuck.

August 25, 2025

Letters from an American • 0 implied HN points • 26 Aug 25
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Political Commentary
  1. Trump announced plans to create special National Guard units to manage public order, which many believe is an attempt to control cities run by Democrats.
  2. Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker strongly criticized Trump's actions as unconstitutional and a dangerous overreach of power, arguing that it isn't about fighting crime but about intimidation.
  3. Pritzker emphasized that there are better ways to address crime, pointing out that Republican-led areas often have higher crime rates, and called on people to protest peacefully against Trump's military plans.