More Journal entries than Post. Enjoy.

Wednesday: Went to do the job hunting thing. You really get a feel for how tough things are when you walk into a place and ask for an application. Either the person on the receiving end of that question is nice and helpful or you get a serious distrusting attitude from them. Everyone knows that the economy sucks and many that I ran into today are starting to worry that there may be someone that will be willing to do their job for less money. That isn't a comfortable feeling. I know. That is one reason that I am no longer in IT. The jobs that I was doing just one year ago are now paying roughly 75% of what I was making then. (yes this is covered elsewhere in this blog but from different angle than I am approaching it here)

Now with that in mind, what is this I hear about the economy improving? Maybe from an elitist standpoint, this may be the case. Deflation is the name of the game at this point but its a failed deflation. There are too many regulations and corporate fixations taking place to have a full blown Deflation. I know that Banks fear deflation like I fear the plague. They don't mind Inflation as they are a good portion of that mess. They most definitely fear hyperinflation since it can be a real bear to ride that mess in the rodeo. So, we are seeing deflation in incomes, inflation of prices in subsistence materials(fuel and food) stagnation in luxuries, and of course, property is falling to shreds in most areas of the world.(and this is exactly what could be predicted with free market rules. prices rise where profits are and prices stagnate when the product isn't moving so well)

If you look at the big picture one way, you see one mess. Walk to the other side and look again, there is a different mess. Then step back and look at it again, something completely different.

In all actuality, what we are seeing is no different than the messes that were in this country pre-civil war. High crime, Open borders with high immigration(though we had newly acquired land mass to accommodate them then. I know I have some of that immigrant blood in my veins. I am sure that most in this country do.) and sadly enough; Racial issues. The biggest difference 'tween now and then, ENTITLEMENTS. (some would say that slavery isn't present, but I disagree. Monetary slavery is nearly as bad and much more insidious. )

I don't think I need to elaborate on that subject.

The Marxist saying of "From each according to ability, to those according to need" is in FULL effect now.

The Time magazine with the picture stating we are all socialist's now, wasn't lying.


Its time to change it back. O'Bammy and crew weren't the death knell for us, they were the sign that it was too
late. This has been coming for decades and we haven't seen the bottom of the fall yet. Its coming. It's coming like a freight train without brakes. Our only real question is what that freight train has for cargo. Economic collapse? Civil War? Race Wars? Or is there something much worse that we haven't even contemplated yet?

Well, as we used to joke in the Corps: Semper Gumby. Always Flexible.





Thursday: Went early to a temporary agency near here(one hour drive time is 'close' LOL) The interview went well: I freely admit that I was a bit self conscious about my skills. Far too many times I have been declined further interviews due to “over qualified” or “ not dedicated” reasons. When you have been burned by societal standards, you tend to be gun shy.
My personal stance on it mirrors that of R. Heinlein's Lazarus Long philosophies: “Specialization is for insects.”
All things considered though, I found the reception to me rather good. Either I am a breath of fresh air to the current selection of temps they have seen or they are that good at making someone feel welcome. And chances are its a combination of both. I wouldn't lie to myself over that. I am just a simple person with a complicated set of skills. I may never be 'expert' in any one of them but I do well no matter what I put my mind to. With a mind like mine, I have to keep it active.

Friday: Skill testing for job placement. 6 hours later: I am beat. Came back to the homestead, just in time for some of the infamous Thunderstorms known in this area. Exquisite, Powerful, Awe Inspiring to say the least; words just aren't enough
. Later when I was out driving to the store, I was reminded of why the Smokey Mountains are named what they are. Looking out onto the hills, the Fog/Clouds are meandering through the trees like wisps of smoke. These fog banks are Acres in size but rarely exceed the height of the trees. All of this while there is a cotton candy sky for a sunset. My words don't do it justice. My camera would never be able to capture all the nuances of it. (it is a cheapie after all.) We may not have the infinite skies of the south and south west. (I do miss watching, from Sandia Mountain, thunderstorms rolling over Rio Rancho . That is a humbling experience.) But what we haven't, we make up for in other ways.

I am headed home tomorrow in the afternoon. I have much that needs wrapped up in the armpit of the Midwest. Soon though, this will be the permanent home. Soon.

One note that I picked up on while out driving. Heard, Can't confirm yet, that another disgruntled person flew a plane into a building. Supposedly, this building was being set up for a Town Hall meeting. To show how vague the information was, I have no idea if it was a Repulicrat or Demon-con event. As reported, the building had been emptied prior to that BEFORE the meeting was to take place. Having been in that scene before, I can't see it. There is ALWAYS someone at a place like that. Likely not the Representatives, More likely the aides, definitely the crew that helped set up the event, sound, lights whatever. Now, if this were a small event, I will give it a MAYBE that the building was empty. Dinner breaks sometimes took place away from the event, Not often, and usually only at little 'PA on a Stick' events. Hence my MAYBE. I have no idea if this was a fluke, or a coordinated 'action' by someone with a beef to air. ( like Joe Stack) Guess I will find out tomorrow.
UPDATE: Seems from the report that this was a simple accident. May be that there was some careful editing of eyewitness statements but seeing how things went down, I doubt it.

Now, since I haven't had a solid Net connection in 4 days, I am dependent upon the local news to get ANY information. To say the least, I have a lot of salt in my diet right now since I take a grain of it with every word the newscasters speak. The flip side of that, I am rather unstressed right now since I haven't a friggin clue what is taking place in the world. Maybe I should be more stressed since I can't see the political skyline from this angle. I guess I will find out how bad it is tomorrow when I log on at home and start to play catch up. Happy happy Joy joy.