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DaKardii wrote: Thu Apr 16, 2026 4:02 pm It probably won't begin prior to the 2028 presidential election. If it does begin during Trump's term it will be during his lame duck period. Either way, his successor will be the one leading us during the war once it begins.

Phong Tran wrote: Mon Mar 30, 2026 11:09 am

tim wrote: Sun Mar 29, 2026 9:54 am

Ep 1: Neil Howe - The Fourth Turning Is Here - Preparing For National Crisis With Community

Interesting, I've always wondered why it felt like the fourth turning for this crisis period was taking forever to happen. Didn't think about the fact that part of the reason could be due to generations living longer, thus causing the period to extend further into the 100 year period versus a 80 year cycle.

spottybrowncow wrote: Sun Apr 05, 2026 4:06 pm I would like to express my joy on this Easter day that the second US airman was recovered. Trump is absolutely correct in calling this an “Easter miracle.” Setting aside for a moment the danger to the downed airman, it would’ve totally changed the dynamic of the war if Iran had him as a hostage. Thanks be to Almighty God.

Phong Tran wrote: Mon Mar 30, 2026 11:09 am

tim wrote: Sun Mar 29, 2026 9:54 am

Ep 1: Neil Howe - The Fourth Turning Is Here - Preparing For National Crisis With Community

Interesting, I've always wondered why it felt like the fourth turning for this crisis period was taking forever to happen. Didn't think about the fact that part of the reason could be due to generations living longer, thus causing the period to extend further into the 100 year period versus a 80 year cycle.

In late 2024, widespread reports of drones emerged across the United States. From November to December, thousands of witnesses described seeing drones—also known as unmanned aerial vehicles—flying at night. The sightings began in New Jersey and subsequently spread to neighboring states, including New York and Pennsylvania. Reports soon emerged across the Northeast and other parts of the country. While investigators determined the reports mainly consisted of authorized drones and misidentified objects, military officials confirmed a concurrent pattern of unauthorized incursions over sensitive defense installations.

Sightings were reported over military installations, such as Picatinny Arsenal and Naval Weapons Station Earle in New Jersey, as well as civilian infrastructure and residential areas. Prominent reports included drones preventing a medical evacuation, following a Coast Guard vessel, and spraying "gray mist". These specific incidents were found to be commercial aircraft or atmospheric phenomena. Other purported drones were debunked as the constellation Orion or the planet Venus.

tim wrote: Sun Mar 29, 2026 9:54 am

Ep 1: Neil Howe - The Fourth Turning Is Here - Preparing For National Crisis With Community

Ep 1: Neil Howe - The Fourth Turning Is Here - Preparing For National Crisis With Community

History says we are in a crisis.

According to historian Neil Howe, societies move through recurring cycles every 80–100 years. The final stage — the Fourth Turning — is a period of crisis when institutions break down, trust erodes, and the old systems are forced to reset.

In this episode, Neil shows that we are undergoing a Fourth Turning. He argues what individuals, families, and business owners can do to prepare for this period of disruption — and how to rebuild the foundations for the next period of growth.

The question isn’t whether change is coming. It’s:
How prepared are you when it arrives?

Bio: Neil Howe is a historian, economist, and author best known for developing the generational theory described in _The Fourth Turning_, written with William Strauss. Howe is also a senior advisor at Hedgeye and co-manager of the Fourth Turning ETF, which focuses on long-term macro trends.