For reader convenience, every Failed Predictions post from when I started them in 2017 onward.
JANUARY 2nd, 2017
With a new year underway – 2017 C.E. – Balladeer’s Blog takes a look at some past predictions by “psychics” (LMAO) that turned out to be wildly off the mark.
FREDERICK DAVIES – In 1978 he predicted:
— Jimmy Carter would get reelected.
— In the early 1980s sea research would result in a cure for various types of cancer.
— A manned landing on Mars would be made by 1985.
— By 1988 a third of all homes would be using solar energy for cooking and heating.
— Private automobiles would be banned … by 1990.
— Also by 1990 life would be discovered on Jupiter and communication with another planet – possibly from beyond our solar system – would be achieved.
— Between 1999-2001 the origin of the UFO sightings around the world would be determined. Continue reading

The readers of Balladeer’s Blog have spoken! You enjoyed the first go-round of these nuggets so much I’m posting this second helping right now!
— Jimmy Carter would get reelected with a black Vice Presidential candidate replacing Walter Mondale on the ticket.