World Record: World's Lamest Blogger!

This is the first update for this blog since July '08!! What kind of blogger only updates every 6 months? Well, the excuses could be listed ad infinitum, but I won't waste time with that. There are a lot of important issues to cover, so I'll get right to it.

EVEN LAMER THAN MY BLOGGING NEGLECT: MAINSTREAM MEDIA'S REPORTING (or lack thereof)

While NBC, CBS, CNN, FOX, etc. focus on His Royal Highness, Obama's every move (I wouldn't be surprised to see a break-in special alert about Obama's daily bowel movement) a lot of very important things have been happening. Take for example this headline, which I've only seen on the LA Times website and the California State Association of Counties website:

"California Suspends Welfare, Tax Refunds and Student Aid Payments Beginning Feb. 1"

This is huge... HUGE!!! Given that there are literally millions of california residents on welfare alone, I'm dumbfounded that this hasn't been splattered ALL OVER the media of every type and source. Not that I agree with so many people on welfare (many of them are quite capable of finding a job, even in these tough times) but think of the ramifications of tenants not paying their rent, their electricity being shut off, not sending their kids to school because they can't gas up their cars, the already-overwhelmed food banks, increased crime, etc. The government created this generational pool of people completely dependent on the system - now they will spur a phenomenon of social "withdrawal symptoms" much like cutting a heroine addict off their drug supply.

WHAT ELSE IS THE MSM NOT TELLING US?

God only knows. But with what we already know, it doesn't take a theoretical physicist to logically deduct what is likely to occur. In regard to the U.S. financial crisis, I'll put it plain and simple - the wheels are about to come off, and quickly. Look for more sudden and profound decline around end of Feb or March, much like that of the month of Oct '08, only worse.

THE RECIPE FOR U.S. COLLAPSE

The nation's debt (actually around 8 Trillion) is completely out of control - literally. Combine that with insolvent banks and bankrupt states, add a sprinkle of high unemployment and four trillion cups or so of printing-press inflationary money, and we have a mondo batch of Sh:t stew that will GUARANTEE collapse. Optional serving suggestion: New war or acceleration of existing wars, or a natural disaster of some type to help things along. Don't believe it? Read your history. Read about Weimar, Germany in the 1920's. Read about the Soviet collapse of the early 1990's. Read about Argentina. Then read every word you can on www.endtimesreport.com. Lots of great info on food storage, self-sufficient lifestyle, etc. Hope for the best, but prepare for the worst I always say.

Another trend not being talked about much is that the global shipping system has all but completely shut down. Shipping rates are nearly zero... That's ZERO with a capital Z. What do you think most of that cargo is? Well, if you don't know, it happens to be FOOD. Most people don't think about the fact that much of our foodstuffs are imported. There are anecdotal reports from shoppers reporting there is already less food on the shelves (especially at Wal-Mart). I have noticed some trends also, like the fact that a recent trip to the two grocery stores - there were absolutely NO Old Fashioned Quaker Oats on the shelves. It had been sold out a few weeks ago. I haven't been back to check it lately, but makes you wonder, eh?

ONTO MORE FUN TOPICS - REVIEW OF JUDAS PRIEST'S NEW ALBUM

My very thoughtful husband, who knows what a huge JP fan I am, bought me the "Nostradamus" 2-CD set for Christmas. It's their first ever concept album, based completely on the life and times of Nostradamus. Whether you think he's an actual prophet or not is a matter of debate, however, no one can deny that this man's writings continue to inspire curiosity and mysterious fascination to this day. Not bad for a dude that lived 500 years ago!

In general, I really like this album. It's a nice blend of traditional JP dramatic, hard-driving riffs and modern orchestral influences. Each song has it's own melodic acoustical prelude, beautifully and flawlessly done by guitar masters Glen Tipton and KK Downing. Following each prelude comes the majestic, grind-driving groove that only the vocals of Rob Halford can compliment. I did notice that he doesn't have the vocal range he used to, but given his age still a great job. The album is very long, 2 CD's full. I listened to the whole thing while cleaning house recently, and made the domestic drudgery bearable - even fun!

I definitely recommend "Nostradamus" for any serious metal connoisseur, but the sheer length and melodramatic mood swings might be exhausting for the average listener who prefers plain-and-simple good 'ol time songs like "Hellbent for Leather" and "Livin' after Midnight."

HOPEFULLY I WILL NOT WAIT SIX MONTHS FOR ANOTHER UPDATE!!!

GOD BLESS AND TAKE CARE