Liberals fell for this 1960 doomsday prophecy and they still want you scared today

Back in 1960, a so-called “expert” scared the world with a wild prophecy: humanity was doomed, and the end would come on November 13, 2026. Supposedly, exploding population growth would destroy civilization. Surprise, surprise—here we are, not even close to burning up or falling apart. But why do liberals keep falling for these doomsday predictions?

These failed prophecies are nothing new. The Left loves fear-mongering, especially when it comes to “science.” Global cooling, global warming, population bombs—pick your panic! Back then, the world was supposed to crumble because there would be too many people. Now, they scream about climate change, carbon footprints, and eating bugs to save the planet. The script never changes, just the costumes.

What’s behind the endless stream of failed apocalypse forecasts? It’s the same old anti-human agenda pushed by global elites and Big Government cheerleaders. They want the public terrified, desperate for bureaucrats and unelected “experts” to step in and take control—taxing families, limiting freedom, destroying the American way of life. The social engineers from the 1960s tried scaring people about babies; today, it’s cows and plastic straws. The target is always the same: ordinary Americans.

Why are these prophets of doom never held to account? In 1960, a scientist set a date for The End, and liberal media gobbled it up. Now, not a whisper about the prediction’s failure! No apology, no soul-searching. Had a conservative made promises half as ridiculous, they’d still be mocked in every leftist “fact check” for decades. Double standards—always in style on the Left.

The lesson? Never let scare tactics from liberal elites guide your thinking or limit your liberty. The only thing that ever dies on their schedule is common sense. Next time a “scientist” or media talking head claims America is doomed unless you bow to their agenda, remember: they’ve been wrong every time. Who really benefits from a society obsessed with fear—hard-working citizens, or powerful bureaucrats?

Source: Redstate