The future may not roast us–it may freeze us instead. We may even be heading for a mini ice age like the one that occurred in the 17th Century. In other words, we may soon have a REAL reason to dread December!

The rising trend in world temperatures ended in 1997, despite the fact that CO2 levels have continued to rise without interruption, and now average temperatures are plunging, worldwide. The sun is now heading towards a "grand minimum" in its output, which will mean cold summers, bitter winters and a shorter crop growing season.
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When we see reports about North Korea, we are shown rows of soldiers marching in lockstep. Old newsreels of Hitler’s armies and Soviet troops show us the same thing. There’s a REASON that dictatorial regimes that want to control the minds of their populace concentrate on building up their armies and parading them around. It’s not just to show the world their military might, it’s because moving in harmony (or seeing OTHERS moving that way) can make people feel more connected to one another and, as a result, lead to collective action (could this be one reason for cheerleaders too?)
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