Gutsy Prediction for December

And now, a regular feature here on Malott's Blog - The Monthly Gutsy Prediction - where I go way out on a limb and make a truly amazing and courageous prediction, putting my blog's hard earned credibility and spotless reputation on the line - leaving my readers mystified and just a little bit overcome with admiration.

So here we go.

I predict that in the struggle between the Israelis and their Muslim neighbors - the next barbaric and murderous act committed - the next futile and senseless act of cruelty - the next murdering of innocents - will be perpetrated by- wait for it... the Muslims.

Call me crazy, but I live in a universe governed by cause and effect. And in the world of the Middle East, the cause is always a suicide bomber or a rocket launched from Lebanon... And the effect is always Israel retaliating - with amazing restraint.

The "cause and effect" concept affords even the simplest mind an avenue to escape pain. I drink champagne - I get a headache... What to do?

We attack Israel - we get our butts kicked... How can we avoid this painful outcome?

At some point you figure it out, unless you're a hate-filled nut... Or a member in good standing - of the United Nations.