Doomsday in 2012?

[GhostWriter16]

2012 is election time. If we make the same mistake again, yes it will

Seriously no though. The world won't end in 2012.

 

[Miles Teg]

2012 is election time. If we make the same mistake again, yes it will.

I agree. The world can't take another two years of Michele Bachmann in a position of authority.

 

[Methos]

Just because they could track the movement of the glowing dots in the sky, doesn't mean they new jack about real astronomy. When you boil it down, it is nothing more than Astrology. You might as well put as much significance in your daily horoscope.

This surprises me. They accomplished so much with so little, yet you portray them as idiots.

No, the world isn't going to end in December of 2012.

 

[PeteAtoms]

This surprises me. They accomplished so much with so little, yet you portray them as idiots.

No, the world isn't going to end in December of 2012.

What did they accomplish that has anything to do with their ability to foretell the future? AFAIK they were gifted at being able to track stars and such, which no doubt led to superior navigational skills as well as show off their fine grasp of mathematics. But how does this mean they even know what a black hole, comet, star or galaxy is?

They're not idiots, but should not be attributed with having some great mystical knowledge of the future.

Anyways, if you think astrology is an accomplishment, sorry to have offended you.

 

[Narz]

To be fair to the Mayans I don't think they claimed the world would end in 2012, it's a few modern day interpreters who are making that claim.

 

[Methos]

What did they accomplish that has anything to do with their ability to foretell the future? AFAIK they were gifted at being able to track stars and such, which no doubt led to superior navigational skills as well as show off their fine grasp of mathematics. But how does this mean they even know what a black hole, comet, star or galaxy is?

They're not idiots, but should not be attributed with having some great mystical knowledge of the future.

Anyways, if you think astrology is an accomplishment, sorry to have offended you.

I honestly don't know what to say. Is the above what you really believe, or have you become like the others? I'm going to assume you're being serious.

The Mayans are not astrologers and referring to them as astrologer, or calling them mystics with knowledge of the future are just the ramblings of ignorant people. Anyone who thinks this is a complete fool who doesn't bother to do some very simple research. I suggest Pete, you do a little research yourself.

 

[Moff Jerjerrod]

Tommy Vercetti is awesome. See you all on 12-12-12.

 

[Fr8monkey]

There has been over 200 "End of the World" predictions in the last 2000 years. I am skeptical...

 

[MobBoss]

Not at all, you'll get laid for sure.

Shoot, half this forum could get laid on that day, I predict they'll be some great parties on December 21st, 2012.

I am sure there will be. Just dont drink the koolaid.

 

[Magnificent One]

Im sure they even found that the mayan calendar / ruins has dates like 2013 on it.

 

[PeteAtoms]

I honestly don't know what to say. Is the above what you really believe, or have you become like the others? I'm going to assume you're being serious.

The Mayans are not astrologers and referring to them as astrologer, or calling them mystics with knowledge of the future are just the ramblings of ignorant people. Anyone who thinks this is a complete fool who doesn't bother to do some very simple research. I suggest Pete, you do a little research yourself.

I don't understand where you're coming from. Instead of pointing out my shortcomings by simply calling them shortcomings and ignorant posts, I'd like a little more constructive criticism. So please tell me what you're talking about? I'm not trying to be ignorant or stubborn, I just don't know why you think I believe that the Mayans had the ability to predict the future. I was more or less responding to modern conspiracy nuts claiming that they did.

Mayan Astrology
Main article: Maya calendar
The distinctive Mayan calendar and Mayan astrology have been in use in Meso-America from at least the 6th Century BCE. There were two main calendars, one plotting the solar year of 360 days, which governed the planting of crops and other domestic matters; the other called the Tzolkin of 260 days, which governed ritual use. Each was linked to an elaborate astrological system to cover every facet of life. On the fifth day after the birth of a boy, the Mayan astrologer-priests would cast his horoscope to see what his profession was to be: soldier, priest, civil servant or sacrificial victim.[16] A 584 day Venus cycle was also maintained, which tracked the appearance and conjunctions of Venus. Venus was seen as a generally inauspicious and baleful influence, and Mayan rulers often planned the beginning of warfare to coincide with when Venus rose. There is evidence that the Maya also tracked the movements of Mercury, Mars and Jupiter, and possessed a zodiac of some kind. The Mayan name for the constellation Scorpio was also 'scorpion', while the name of the constellation Gemini was 'peccary'. There is evidence for other constellations being named after various beasts, but it remains unclear.[17] The most famous Mayan astrological observatory still intact is the Caracol observatory in the ancient Mayan city of Chichen Itza in modern day Mexico.

Wikipedia

 

[Tani Coyote]

I turn 20 on the 24th of that year, so, I hope not. I won't even be allowed to drink at least once! Or play slots. Or any of that nifty age-discrimination stuff.

I doubt anything would happen other than the astrological events though, given how doomsday theories always end up wrong. Short of those astrological events disrupting climate somehow as is often (ab)used by Hollywood, I don't see much happening...

 

[GhostWriter16]

I turn 20 on the 24th of that year, so, I hope not. I won't even be allowed to drink at least once! Or play slots. Or any of that nifty age-discrimination stuff.

I wouldn't call it discrimination, are laws requiring you to be a certain age to drive discriminatory too?

I agree 18 should be the highest age for anything though. At 18 you are an adult, not a kid, so you should be allowed.

I doubt anything would happen other than the astrological events though, given how doomsday theories always end up wrong. Short of those astrological events disrupting climate somehow as is often (ab)used by Hollywood, I don't see much happening...

Nothing will happen.

 

[LucyDuke]

There's no real reason to believe any sort of armageddon theories. What saddens me is that after this day passes, morons will invent new ones, and "support" them with ancient "evidence". I'm generally disgusted with the History Channel and the like doing shows about these things that say anything other than "what a giant crock of nonsense".

Show me the proof.

This is the best post I've ever seen you make.

I turn 20 on the 24th of that year, so, I hope not. I won't even be allowed to drink at least once!

Do it anyway. You won't be the first.

 

[Disgustipated]

who hasn't had a drink by age 21?

 

[cardgame]

Do any of you think the world will in 2012? I think its just Y2K 2.0. Humanity has been predicting the end of the world since the beginning of time and I doubt this prediction is any better then the last ones.

You finally said something I can agree with! Humanity's doomed for sure!

 

[civ_king]

Indians thought statues could hear what they say

That statement tastes of fail and AIDS

 

[illram]

Maybe they just got bored and stopped counting? I mean if I had to chip stone to make my calendar I would probably stop after 3000 years or so too.