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    Bankruptcies

    I have noticed that business bankruptcies are on the rise. That means that more jobs for the unskilled and slightly skilled are being lost.

    The "skilled" can most times move on to another job or have a back up plan.



    I bring this up as in the past when the job market was low on jobs the powers that be will have some "fix it" plan like when the small farmers were going under the fix was to make them truck drivers or members of the clergy.

    What sort of plan do you think is in the works as there are plenty of people out of work and all the more every day.

    The military might be in the plans as war makes the rich all the richer.

    Kennedy was replaced by a person that helped change the ways that the war machine was paid.

    What's ahead?


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    Quote Originally Posted by ChildhoodDream View Post
    I have noticed that business bankruptcies are on the rise. That means that more jobs for the unskilled and slightly skilled are being lost.

    The "skilled" can most times move on to another job or have a back up plan.

    I bring this up as in the past when the job market was low on jobs the powers that be will have some "fix it" plan like when the small farmers were going under the fix was to make them truck drivers or members of the clergy.

    What sort of plan do you think is in the works as there are plenty of people out of work and all the more every day.

    The military might be in the plans as war makes the rich all the richer.

    Kennedy was replaced by a person that helped change the ways that the war machine was paid.

    What's ahead?
    Communism

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    I suppose in these days it would have to be a combination of communism, socialism and other bits.

    A bit like all the different forms of gender and such.

    If you can make it up so it $ell$ and keeps those in charge at the top happy and getting more powerful and perverted.

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    You covered a lot of territory in your first post CD. As nearly as i can tell ... we are in the earlier stage of what they call an inflationary recession. I've known this has been coming for a few years now. The economic pattern is the same as the events that led up to The Great Recession of 2007-2008.

    You should start to see a lot of smaller / weaker businesses closing their doors or going bankrupt. You gotta think about the hierarchy of needs. When money starts to get tight .... people focus their spending on the essentials like food, water, medical, transportation, shelter, energy, and so on. These are the " must haves ". Things like restaurants, party supply stores, arts & crafts stores ? These things do well enough when times are good and there's plenty of money around but quickly fall by the wayside when times are lean.

    Unemployment is pretty low right now. In fact .... there are far more job vacancies than there are people to fill them. There's a real shortage of commercial truck drivers and tradesmen these days. That will change in a few years. If it gets bad enough ... you might have to have a college degree to get a job down at the local filling station pumping gas. We've been there before back during the Great Depression of the 1930's.

    The government ... if it's going to do anything at all ... will probably create public works job programs like it did during the 1930's and the economic crisis of the 1970's.

    Gotta disagree with Alloy though. He's Canadian living in a socialist country ... doesn't know how the U.S. works.

    If past patterns hold .... the U.S. will take a sharp turn to the political right when money gets tight and living gets hard. The sheeple will be looking for conservative,business minded, fiscally responsible leadership in the next election cycle.

    It's not just here in the states. People in countries all over the world do the same thing. Given that over 60 countries have major elections scheduled this year .... there may be a major global paradigm shift in 2024.

    Next stop on the misery train will likely be WW3 within the next 2 - 5 years. The flashpoint to set it all in motion could happen in Ukraine, somewhere around Israel in the Middle East, maybe the Strait of Hormuz, or the Chinese may start getting froggy in the South China sea.

    Well ... there you go. I hope we revisit some of the old threads in a few years, look back on this post, and say " whew .... hills got that one all wrong ! "

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    Quote Originally Posted by ChildhoodDream View Post

    The "skilled" can most times move on to another job or have a back up plan.
    The last time around i recommended that people " recession proof " their jobs. You want to look to put yourself into a job that is necessary even during the bad times. People have to eat so being a clerk at the grocery store might be a secure job. People have to poop so a job working at a wastewater treatment would be a secure job.There are all kinds of necessary jobs.

    The main thing is don't be looking for the guvmin't or anyone else to be doing what you ought to be doing for yourself. A strong work ethic and a positive mental attitude is your best friend during the worst of times. You can not only survive but prosper while everyone else is waiting in the unemployment line.

    This time around is a little different. I would also strongly recommend that anyone living on a fixed income like Social Security or disability pick up a part time job to make ends meet. The cost of living will go up much faster than your monthly allotment. If you don't figure out a way to stay ahead of it .... you may end up eating cat food or scrounging roadkill for something to eat.

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    I started this thread because of the BIG business bankruptcies that are increasing.
    The billion dollar ones.

    The smaller bankruptcies increase along with them.

    I have a good idea of HOW this world runs and WHO runs it.

    That's where we differ.

    You believe what you are programed to believe as that is normal as far as normal goes.

    Most all don't understand that it's ALL mostly a FIXED game.

    Those that believe in and follow "the angel of light" are the ones in power. Always have been in one way or the other.

    The powers in charge have control over the media and most all else that requires a piece of paper or a item.

    Santa clause thinking is what most believe and follow.

    Don't much matter who or what you follow and try and believe in.

    The love lust of fantasy and fictions is the fetters that blind and bind.

    In a vague vague world is vagueness as that's what the many of the people want.

    The "company store" or credit is the downfall of most all.

    I try to LIVE in the past, present and future at the same time as time is mostly a illusion as is most all else.

    The proof of if santa and the easter bunny is a reality beyond the facades can be found if you truly want to find it.

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    Quote Originally Posted by ChildhoodDream View Post
    I started this thread because of the BIG business bankruptcies that are increasing.
    The billion dollar ones.

    The smaller bankruptcies increase along with them.

    I have a good idea of HOW this world runs and WHO runs it.

    That's where we differ.

    You believe what you are programed to believe as that is normal as far as normal goes.

    Most all don't understand that it's ALL mostly a FIXED game.

    Those that believe in and follow "the angel of light" are the ones in power. Always have been in one way or the other.

    The powers in charge have control over the media and most all else that requires a piece of paper or a item.
    I dunno CD. You're pretty vague. People sometimes do that when they're posturing. I've seen it more with people who would like to be a religious or cult leader. You know ... play the old mysterious & mystical card ?

    I try to speak my truth plainly. Just keep it common sense and down to earth. Reason things through to see if what is being said makes sense.

    I looked into what you were saying about bankruptcies in the billions being on the rise and that doesn't seem to hold water. The last time that was an issue was when the recession of 07-08 hit. Here ... you can see for yourself ... it's been awhile since there have been large scale bankruptcies in the billions.

    https://www.statista.com/statistics/...usa-by-assets/

    As for the "angel of light " ? That's sometimes associated with with the archangel Uriel. In regard to what you are talking about ... it's more probably associated with the archangel Lucifer. Here's the skinny on old cottontain.

    https://www.britannica.com/topic/Luc...ical-mythology

    I think we both know where the conspiracy theory goes from there. Stop # 1 on the crazy train is Christian mysticism within the Catholic church. Stop #2 is Freemasonry with all of it's mysteries & secrets. Stop #3 brings us to the most evil man on the planet ... the English occultist Aleister Crowley. Let's not forget old Dorothy Clutterbuck, the Thelema, The order of the Golden Dawn, and Crowley's band of merry misfits the O.T.O. Stop # 4 on the crazy train is THE ILLUMINATI. The bringers of light ! A worldwide cabal who's mission is to bring about a new order of the ages. It's a secret shadow government.

    Dude ... it's all smoke & mirrors. No wonder you think it's all just an illusion. It is just an illusion. The only power it has is the power you allow it by believing in it.

    Superstition ?
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    Quote Originally Posted by ChildhoodDream View Post

    I have a good idea of HOW this world runs and WHO runs it.
    the ones your not allowed to talk about or criticize.

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    Quote Originally Posted by greytruck View Post
    the ones your not allowed to talk about or criticize.
    Again ... awfully vague & mysterious talk there hoss. Magical thinking ?

    If someone is sitting there as king of the world .... it's terribly hard to imagine that anything some commoner has to say is of the least bit importance. Let em' run their mouth. It's no threat to the king's power.

    People like ourselves ... people who work for a living ... we really don't matter much in the grand scheme of things. Don't know about you but i'm fine with things being that way. I wouldn't want to be king.

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    Your santa clause and easter bunny thinking is blinding you to the bigger truths.

    simply put.

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    Quote Originally Posted by ChildhoodDream View Post
    Your santa clause and easter bunny thinking is blinding you to the bigger truths.

    simply put.
    Okay ... so you are saying it's a conspiracy between Santa Clause and the Easter Bunny to blind everyone to the truth and take over the world ?

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    Quote Originally Posted by hills View Post
    Again ... awfully vague & mysterious talk there hoss. Magical thinking ?

    If someone is sitting there as king of the world .... it's terribly hard to imagine that anything some commoner has to say is of the least bit importance. Let em' run their mouth. It's no threat to the king's power.

    People like ourselves ... people who work for a living ... we really don't matter much in the grand scheme of things. Don't know about you but i'm fine with things being that way. I wouldn't want to be king.
    Well what country does most of our "elected" government have dual citizenship too? https://www.bing.com/images/search?v...A9aQwfPPQHaHc&

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    Quote Originally Posted by greytruck View Post
    Well what country does most of our "elected" government have dual citizenship too? https://www.bing.com/images/search?v...A9aQwfPPQHaHc&
    I see what you are saying in that regard. I can also see your point about them being a people who you are not supposed to talk about or criticize. I run afoul of it every so often even though i bear those people no ill will whatsoever.

    Undue media influence ? I would agree with that. Undue influence in banking & finance ? Most probably so. That's been a grievance for a very long time.

    Jeez man ... these people have been hunted, persecuted, and reviled for thousands of years. Sort of reminds me of the old saying.

    You know you're screwed when God says : " I don't quite know what it is ... but there's something about you that just pisses me off."
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    Quote Originally Posted by hills View Post
    Okay ... so you are saying it's a conspiracy between Santa Clause and the Easter Bunny to blind everyone to the truth and take over the world ?
    I suppose in a way that is correct.

    The small children are brainwashed to believe in deceptions and lies called good.

    As the children grow older they learn from peer pressure that what they believed to be true was made up fictions.

    They still want that HIGH that believing in fictions and lies gave them so they just replace it with other deceptions and lies called good.

    I could make a list of what many of those replacements are, but I see no need for that as most can figure out what might be on the list.

    And it makes most people uncomfortable.

    If I had the santa and bunny thing figured out at a early age, WHAT else might I have figured out over the years?

    You must bring into the mix that I'm not much of a fan of fantasy and fiction. I view it for what it is and what I might learn from it and HOW it makes people act.

    Didn't start watching TV until I was 20, and then it was because I wanted to see what was making people act the way they did.

    I still watch recorded media to see what I might learn from it. I watch as if I was behind the camera or in the writers room.

    My motives for most all I do are very different then what would be expected.

    If a guy was standing on a street corner giving out silver dollars,

    I would watch from a distance.

    I understand what buy one and get one free means.

    I never had credit cards or a cell phone as I saw the problems that came with them.

    Never was interested in most popular concepts and fads.

    The world still runs much the same as in the far far past.

    You have those in charge that want to be worshipped and those that are looking for something or someone to worship.

    nothing new under the sun

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    I'm a student of human nature as well. I go out there in the everyday world and work with all different kinds of people while i'm serving my community. You learn a lot that way. The pickers down on the metals pile are especially fascinating to watch. They are my own kind. Sometimes you can learn a lot about yourself by watching other people who are like you.

    From some .... you learn better ways of doing things. From others .... you learn what not to do.

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    It seems the problem I have is that I didn't have any peers when young.

    I spent my time with older "children" and adults or by myself as I've always enjoyed my own company.

    I made the "adults" uncomfortable when I was younger as they "couldn't/wouldn't" answer most of my questions.

    Most all are not interested in growing up and leaving childish ways behind them.

    I view it as we want to PLAY and do as we wish.

    That's why I view work and play as much the same in my little world.

    I don't say much about my day to day life as it would seem like bragging or making things up to others.

    It just bothers me that so many others are not happy campers when they could be with ALOT of effort and thought in the right direction for them.

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    Love what you are doing and you will never work a day in your life.

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    I'm living my childhood dreams and then some.

    If my 4 year old self was to time travel to meet me I would be amazed at the world I created.

    The only problems I've had in the past was when I tried to "fit in" with the popular world and it's popular ways.

    My place may look like a mess to most others, but then It's my ME$$ and a very interesting world.

    I've gotten much more choosy in what I will haul home, but I still enjoy my collecting and the search for things to collect, use or trade.

    I was at a sale a few weeks back and bought 3 hatchets for $25.00. 4 crowbars for $2,00 each, a nice Black & Decker jig saw that works perfectly for $3.00.

    And 2 nice shape totes with lids that had 2 slide machines and many hundreds of slides in nice metal holders for $20.00.

    I sold 2 of the hatchets, a Fiskars and a Gerber for $35.00 to a friend and kept the Bridgeport Boy Scout hatchet from the 1950's that's in nice condition. I would say it's 80% or better on the paint and finish and the handle is in perfect condition. Value is $50 to $80ish.

    The slide machines are selling for about $20 to $25 on eBay and the slides could have some that are sellable to collectors that are interested in certain themes, They seem to be dated from the late 70's to 1991.

    I pick up interesting items when ever I go out and about. I could tell you more, but that's all I feel like sharing at this time.

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    I try to be choosy about what i bring home as well. My greatest weakness is tools. I was in the trades for over 30 years so they have a special meaning for me. The thing is that i'm to an age now that i don't do very much of that kind of work anymore. If there's a tool that hasn't been used in a few years ... it really should be sold or given away to someone that can put it to use. It's hard to part with old friends. They have sentimental value.

    In my world ... the tools come to me. I don't have to pay for them.

    I had a slow day awhile back. Was cleaning up a few of the dump finds and discovered the engraving on a hatchet. It said " Genuine Plumb " " Boy Scouts of America ". I don't really have a use for it so i'll probably put it out in the "free for the taking" building at work.

    I'm sure it will find a good home ... just not in my shop.

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    I view tools as a investment.

    I have many tools that have a value if I needed to get rid of them.

    I figure you can never have to many GOOD drill bits and cutting blades and such.

    I view the hatchet I kept as a investment also as I could sell it tomorrow for $50 or more as they are a bit rare in the condition I have.

    Have no need to sell it now. But it is a great trade item.


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