My Random Prediction Today:
The United States will reach an end to a war within its own borders on October 19, 2031.
Depending on when, and where, and whom you ask, it will be referred to as the Second Revolution or Civil War II. Some will try to popularize "the Revolutionary Civil War." But that will not enter serious or popular usage.
There will be tens of thousands of fatalities, and a disproportionate number of non-fatal wounded. In fact, the hundreds of thousands wounded will be credited as compelling us to end the war and resolve the precipitating conflicts within the country that had been built up for decades.
A "winner" will not be declared. In fact, debate about it will be highly unpopular. Sentiments, even on the internet, will turn toward, "Be a part of the solution not a part of the problem." For a solid year, the main two factions will draft and ratify binding resolutions--with the purpose of reconciliation, rebuilding, and peace--with ongoing talks, resolutions, and rebuilding continuing more gradually for decades, becoming a permanent fixture in government, politics, and our very culture. Unhinged wrath, instead of rekindling old, destructive fires, serves as a reminder to de-escalate and inquire into our problems. Problems are (at least) two-sided, so solutions must be two-sided as well.
Conflict is not the solution. Yet conflict has indeed been humanity's only motivation to seek peace, resolution, the solving of our largest problems. The question is ultimately, "What led to those bombs being dropped on civilians??" Despite extensive experience in these pursuits, we are still more drawn to aggression, destruction, and violence. Honestly, we do not study peace. Perhaps we see it as essentially inert, instead of an active practice. And it takes a tremendous amount of study and practice. Conflict resolution takes training, dedication, and experience in order to consistently succeed at it over time. But we are clearly not even trying. The failure may have never been more evident as it has been in the 2020s.
CW: Bible verses. Progressive folks have interestingly taken up the Bible. Certain forces have not only abandoned the Bible in the last two decades or more, but turned directly against its teachings of kindness, tolerance, charity, and peace. (So I'm not talking about hippies, punks, metal-heads, or hip-hoppers.)
