Let's get that Crystal Ball out.

Well, maybe not that Crystal Ball, even though it is a classic tune.

How about these predictions, though -- after a year where I went (really generously speaking) 5 out of 10.

1. Castro is reelected in Cuba -- and still clings to both power and life at the end of 2008.

2. A drawdown of US troops continues in Iraq, with stability increasing even as Democrats like Reid and Pelosi continue to claim that we have lost the war.

3. Democrat ticket in 2008 -- Hillary-Obama

4. GOP ticket in 2008 -- Romney-Thompson (following a brokered convention that sees Rudy promised the position of AG and McCain the position of Secretary of Defense).

5. November 2008 -- Romney Wins! Cornyn beats Noriega in Texas Senate race -- and Shelley Sekula Gibbs returns to Congress after defeating Nick Lampson following a hard fought primary runoff against Dean Hrbacek. Ron Paul loses in his bid to be reelected to Congress as well as his quest for the White House.

6. Pakistani elections will be delayed until the end of February, and will make Pervez Musharraf a mere figurehead as the parties of the late Benazir Bhutto and former Nawaz Sharif win a majority of seats in Parliament, allowing them to ignore the former general.

7. No successful terrorist attacks in the US in 2008 -- but an airplane bombing abroad will make airport security a renewed priority.

8. Conservatives will be happy as the Roberts Court continues to hand down strict-constructionist decisions. Gun rights, voter ID, and capital punishment decisions will delight most Americans while sending the ACLU into a fit of apoplexy.

9. England is overjoyed with the announcement of the engagement of Prince William and Kate Middleton -- and shocked by a sudden, unexpected royal death.

10. And going out on a limb again this year -- Muslims riot yet again over a perceived slight to Muhammad.

BONUS PREDICTION: The Houston Texans end the 2008 season at 10-6, making the playoffs for the first time in team history.

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