The Hunt Is On

The likes of Antifa are finding their backs aren't covered by the government. To make things worse, they are finding they're now hunted, there is no escape, and their traitorous acts to usurp the laws of the United States are not be congratulated by the liberal media. Next, they'll find their financial support disappearing faster than their protected status. Financing terrorism carries penalties as tough as practicing terrorism. 

Perspectives

 An entire small factory explodes, and after a few hours on the news, it's mostly forgotten. Meanwhile, there is tremendous hoopla about the hostages being freed. Out of all they took, only twenty came out alive. Palestinians are now fighting among each other, which is how it always starts. They fight with each other, one group becomes the big dog group, they terrorize their citizens, the terror group amasses money, the money is used to attack Israel, Israel steps in, the current group of terrorists are mostly eliminated, and it all starts over. Will there ever be peace? Sure, but one side has to be decimated to the point there is little left.

Inflation is being taken under control...or not. Out of my multiple decades of watching this show, it will never be under control, unless some drastic measures are taken to reel in the ass-clowns that are elected to perform their particular form of grifting. Their grift is a small percentage of the thievery, but they manage to convince those that help them steal elections their share will be worth the effort to enrich those slipping the money under the table.

Some cities are refusing to accomplish one of the most basic of reasons people accumulate in one place. The crime they allow, and promote, guarantees someone will find their short trip to the corner store will not be a pleasant experience. To add insult to injury, illegals are sucking up public funds, and attacking the officers trying to round them up for deportation. The city officials are not only condoning the actions, they're promoting the violence. Trump wants to have the military return the peace. I wouldn't. I'd just cut off access to the city, declare it a disaster zone, make anyone wanting to travel to the city go through a checkpoint, and wait for the reaction. It would take less than three days for the cities to straighten up.

The United States government is shut down...kinda...not really. It's the dog and pony show that happens when the grifters try to perpetuate their current grift. Some type of arrangement will eventually be made, the expendables will be announced, the deficit spending will continue not being addressed, and the machine will continue its laborious clanking purpose to finance those with few scruples, with plenty of waste. The increasingly ignorant will still not have a clue, but will fight for their place at the public trough.

Insurance costs are rising. The exact reasons are never really clear, but there's money to be made on those that have enough to try and pay the costs. Those on a fixed income don't really have a chance. The elderly are most affected, since their income is eaten by inflation at a rate that constantly places them further behind. 

There's more, and I'm just preaching to the choir, but I feel better by complaining. It doesn't do much, but as they say: "It ain't rape if you don't scream." 

It's Different for Them

I've been laid off a few times in my life. Some were temporary, but most were permanent. It was part of the process: do your job, finish a project, and the job is over. Go find another. 

I've been watching some news reports about the government shutdown. There are some reports that state some of the layoffs may be permanent, and some may not be paid for not being at work. Otherwise, just like the private sector, which funds all government jobs, government employees may not get paid if they're not at work, or their job is over. That, and those that created this huge mess (just like in the private sector) are getting paid right along. 

I really don't know what to think, but some things suck. 

Cheaper Than a Funeral

This report about bodies being found in the bayous around Houston state there is no serial killer involved. I can understand the reasoning. Houston is large, the bayous/drainage canals, are many, and the cost of a funeral is way beyond what people want to spend on someone that may only be an acquaintance, or as broke as they are. It's a sign of the times. The bodies will be treated with respect, and cremated after an autopsy. That, and without any sign of criminal violence, an investigation will be short. 

The Streets May Become Safer

After risky loans to illegals, a company is going bankrupt. From personal experience, removing the vehicles of illegals is a good thing, and this is a step in the right direction. Besides the drain on the economy from bad loans, no insurance, never handling traffic violations, and ignoring common decency have also been a result. Getting them off the roads will increase driving safety. It amazes me the company was allowed to function at all.