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16 responses to “Open Thread Update: Your Hopes and Predictions for 2021”

1. Well, in the early stage of Stalinism (or rather just before full Stalinism), new art and literature flourished. Not for long. Something to look forward …

   Reply to anna

2. My hope is that our economy gets back on track for the millions unemployed and that somehow, someway we might get this pandemic under control. My fear is that because so much time was wasted initially, its going to be a long, hard crawl back to normalcy, taking a year or longer.

   Reply to Carol Sobon

3. I was so hopeful for 2021 but we’re not even into the second month and I seem to be getting sad
   I try to do a lot of zoom
   got my vaccines as I am older and a healthcare worker
   things were looking up but now seeing all the politicking and ill will towards each other the loss of morals
   has been very demoralizing and depressing wish there was someway we seniors could all stand up and fight for the intrinsic values of faith religion and truth that should be the foundation for our democracy
   Maybe politics is not something I should discuss during in this forum but politics and morality are so important to all of us

   Reply to Sushila Mathew

   1. Well, it’s difficult to be optimistic when elections are stolen, one pretending to be party system stops pretending, purges and show trials start, etc.
      A country between water and water and no war on its soil shouldn’t be in this condition.

      Reply to anna

4. I predict that a new art and literature genre reflecting life during the corona virus will flourish.

   Reply to Beatrice

   1. Well, in the early stage of Stalinism (or rather just before full Stalinism), new art and literature flourished. Not for long. Something to look forward …

      Reply to anna

5. Given the events at the beginning of January, 2021, I am fairly confident that our exit from 2021 in December will end up at least incrementally better…maybe more…

   Reply to Barb

   1. Social media platforms are behind the untruths and provocations. They are main supporters of Antifa, BLM, Jihad, etc.
      I have no hope for the country of idiots.

      Reply to anna

6. My hope is that moving forward, social media platforms will take more responsibility in monitoring the kind of untruths and provocation that led to the disastrous events of Jan. 6. If this can happen I hope that legitimate news sources will become more trusted than baseless accusations with no proof or evidence.

   Reply to Frances Pelzman

   1. Thank you timely comment for someone like me who is so disillusioned with the democracy process this year

      Reply to Sushila Mathew

   2. Sorry, I replied to you in the wrong place. Your comment is opened to interpretation, but it looks like we view the “developments” similarly.

      Reply to anna

7. I look forward to the summer when I hope I can socialize and travel more. My brother died in a foreign land during the pandemic when we could not travel, so I’d like to be a part of celebrating his life in his homeland.
   I envision an America getting a handle on vaccinations for all who want it, and moving toward full employment and a vibrant economy.

   Reply to Carol Bracey

   1. Hello Carol,
      I agree with about hoping to travel & socialize in the near future. And, I very sorry for the pain you endured at the loss of your brother. But, especially because you were unable to travel to attend to his services. Best wishes for a better 2021!

      Reply to Sonia

   2. Sorry to hear of the loss of your brother. May grace, kindness and underserved favor surround your family and friends during this time.
      Hopefully the summer months and weather will unload some of the emotional weight you and your are carrying that will dissipate into joy, fond memories, new experiences and laughter.

      Reply to ERNESTINE MORRISON

8. My hopes for 2021 are that the experimental vaccine will be successful and contribute to restoration of health and responsible personal freedoms previously enjoyed; and that America will find a way to continue serving as a beacon to all who lack the freedoms we have enjoyed and defended.

   My prediction and fear for 2021 is that my hopes will lack fulfillment – but “hope springs eternal.”

   Reply to Hazel Gully

9. That most of the citizens of this world will find peace in their hearts and be kind to one another as we tackle global warming

   Reply to B. C. Alvares