reply to post by GhostR1der
I asked my grandfather what the atmosphere was like before world war 2. And he claims you need a few things for the # to hit the fan.
Financial crisis (Credit crisis, China holding US assets),
multiple political pressures or posturing (Iran, Israel, North Korea)
Sickness and Disease (Swine Flu)
and finally the most important thing, Trade wars (China manufacturing, Middle East oil)
It could be diffused, but everything is ripe for a major event if it is handled the wrong way, or if it is being planned.