Predictions for 2008

Predictions for 2008

1. Alaska will see a new US Representative to Congress.  Representative Young's run is over.
2. Senator Ted will win again, but will not serve his complete term.  I think he'll resign within three years.
3. Governor Palin will not join on as a VP candidate.  I think she's got her heart in Alaska, for now.  
4. Governor Palin will continue to govern as a populist, and govern well.  
5. The changes coming in the two major political parties will continue to intensify, both nationally and in our state.  It's time, high time, that the good old boy mentality is thrown out.  
6. The baseball steroid fiasco will soon disappear.  The mentality of too many sports addicts is that "do whatever it takes" to win will continue to dominate.   Too much money riding on ratings, deluxe suites, glamor and hype to stop now.  
7. Mayor Mark Begich will run for higher office, and win!
8. The dairy industry in Alaska is done!   
9. Pebble Mine foes will continue to battle, with no winner in sight!  Expect lengthly and costly court battles before this one is decided.  We need new public policy decision processes.  
10. The price of a barrel of oil will go over $100.00 before the summer is over.
11. The University of Alaska will have a new President before 2009 arrives.
12. Record tourism numbers for 2008.  People love coming to Alaska.  Hey, what happened to the fear that the ships would stop coming because of the new "head tax"?  
13. I think TransCanada and Conoco Phillips will join forces to get the gas pipeline going.  It's going to happen, but it will take new thinking and bold action to get it going.  
14. Global warming and climate change will continue to get our attention.  The sooner the better.  Action is needed now.  
15. It's not a sure thing that a democrat will be elected president.  Hold your horses Hillary and Barack.  
16. In three years we'll have a new governor.   Governor Palin will be in another higher office.  My crystal ball is foggy, can't see clearly what that higher office is...
17. The Seawolves will finally win two games in the Shootout, the first two, and lose in the Championship.  
18. The Middle East will continue to smolder and flare as extremists wage war against the civilized world.  There is progress being made, however the urge for self determination will cause the U.S. pull out within five years and billions more "invested".  We'll lose many more fine young men and women.  
19. Alternative energy continues to gain traction as a "good investment".  Investors and main street get even more on board.  There's money to be made by being green, and it's good for the planet.
20. The Red Sox win in '08, Phoenix Suns in the '07-'08 season, and the Colts take it all in Super Bowl XLII in Glendale, AZ this coming February.  
21. You get to fill in your predictions.... so let's hear from you.