It is so much scarier than a shortage of gasoline for cars.
I had some hope before Obama, people were mobilized. They had purpose, passion. They knew what they wanted and risked arrest to bring attention to their cause.
Obama, Inc. seduced so many, it continues to do so. So many are held in sway by Hopium. "Give him time". "Be patient". "You can't expect it to happen all at once." They seem to be in some kind of denial. They're unable to see the writing on the wall.
Naturally the "other side" is now emboldened to action, like the tea party movement. But in corporate controlled America the only winners are the corporations. It is illusion that you and I are on any side of win/lose. The only game being played is controllers and the controlled. Even Unions no longer work for the working class. They're in the pocket of corporations.
This is when I gave up. The Citizens United v FEC ruling pretty much put the nail on the coffin for me.
On Facebook my co-worker wrote:
"Not sure what to do. Sell my house or not? A little scared. Not sure..with hubby not working it is really overwhelming to me... not sure if I am crumbling I just feel like I can't hang on anymore...ugh...hell I don't know maybe I just need to get drunk and calm down...:-)"
Her friends' replies:
eek!! an go where? --
i hear ya -it does suck- it is a lot for one person to handle- HANG IN THERE --
you have alot of pressure on you. I will be saying a prayer for you tonight. --
Hang in there...its a tough decision but you have to do what is best for you and your family. --
Sweetie I am sorry that you're going through this...all I can say is do what's best for you...if you have equity in your home you might be able to remortgage to help pay up things..its a scary time for a lot of people...Will pray that you are able to keep your home... --
Hugs to you! I am here if you need an ear or a shoulder. --
Hang in there ... we will all pray for you. --
thinking of you. --
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The message I sent to her:
Despite the prayers and the hopes and the getting drunks, something may or may not break.
The economy will not get better.
File for bankruptcy. Do not worry about having good credit. It is not a reflection on you or your family. It is not that you are good or bad. These things are lies that keep you paying bills with money that should be used for your own survival. This is a false god.
Get to basic survival mode. You and your family need air, water, food and you'll need shelter. Sell the house, move into an apartment that has a place where you can grow your own food.
Be prepared to give others this advice.
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We need to transition so much faster but I so don't know how to do that. Do I shout "the sky is falling?" or do I just take care of me and mine?
