And yet the machine churns on, seemingly ignorant of its fate. Gears slipping, bearings seizing, it still issues proclamations day after day insisting that all is well.
The rodents that powered the beast by running endlessly on its treadmills, forever chasing that ever retreating reward, have started to panic. The sand that years ago buried the mice on the lowest levels and has nearly inundated the gerbils, has begun inching its way up to the hamsters.
Long accustomed to living a life of comparative luxury to the mice and gerbils below, they cared little for the existence of their brethren. Hamsters sleep all day, party all night, living the life of Lindsay, Paris, and Gaga to give those below something to aspire to, to dream of. "One day, I too will be a hamster!", thought many a young mouse and gerbil.
But now their homes are being auctioned off, and they've been forced to petition the rats at the top for further largess. While the rats had been all too happy to reallocate the wealth from the many at the bottom, they've realized there isn't any more to be taken from the bottom because they've allowed the lower and middle classes to be destroyed. There is no more wealth to be taken from the mice and the gerbils.
And so they just make up wealth through the power of the printing press and adding a few zeros in a computer somewhere and pass it around to their friends and supporters. The hamsters care not, as long as it spends as real wealth, it is money to them.
Meanwhile, many of the mice and the gerbils who managed to escape from the crushing weight of the sand, sit idly by stupefied by the carnival before them.
Others....well....let us just say....they're rudderless in a storm.
Peorians Living In Fear This is a story that ran in The Peoria Chronicle.
The website of the Peoria Chronicle, a news site hosted by one CJ Summers (Twitter link here) is down according to to BlueHost.com, the hosting service. The actual URL at the top of the page when one attempts to visit the site indicates that the site has been "suspended" (http://box516.bluehost.com/suspended.page/disabled.cgi/peoriachronicle.com#comment-66846).
Summers states on his Twitter page that the Peoria Chronicle is "News, analysis, and opinion (mostly opinion) on what's happening in Peoria, Illinois."
The text of the article is below as retrieved from Google's cache of the website (click to view the cache of the site).
Summers states on his Twitter page that the Peoria Chronicle is "News, analysis, and opinion (mostly opinion) on what's happening in Peoria, Illinois."
The text of the article is below as retrieved from Google's cache of the website (click to view the cache of the site).
Peorians living in fear
This eye-witness account is from Paul Wilkinson, president of the Altamont Park Neighborhood Association:
Tonight, around 11 p.m., a group of at least 60-70 African American youth marched down one of the side streets (W. Thrush) to the 4 lane main drag (Sheridan). They were yelling threats to white residents. Things such as we need to kill alll the white people around here. They were physically intimidating anyone calling for help from the police. They were surrounding cars. Cars on the main drag had to slam on their brakes to either avoid the youth blocking not only all four lanes, but a large section of the side street as well. fights were breaking out among them. They were rushing residents who looked out their doors, going on to porches, yelling threats to people calling the police for help.
Cars were doing U turns on the streets just to avoid the mob, mostly male. One youth stated his grandfather was white and several assaulted him on the spot. One police officer answered the call. The youth split into two large groups, one heading north, the other south. They were also yelling racial threats to the police officer but he was outnumbered. Another police car did not show up until after the youth finally dispersed and the patty wagon (van) also eventually showed up.
Residents are very shaken, both black and white alike. This is the fifth large mob action in about a month with smaller groups of 10-12 are out threatening children and adults a few evenings a week or later into the night. The times vary, even occuring during the day. In talking to the police officer, they are short staffed. Residents were advised to simply keep inside and to lock their doors. In other words buckle down, it’s not even safe to sit on your porch or go into your yards.
“The fifth large mob action in about a month.” Wow. This is really outrageous. Why is this neighborhood having to put up with this? “Residents were advised to simply keep inside and to lock their doors”? Seriously? That’s the best we can do for our fellow citizens’ safety?
This needs to be addressed, and quickly.
Apparently, CJ Summers is a very community oriented person and has sought public office as a member of the Peoria City Council. His campaign page (www.summerspeoria.com) has also apparently been suspended by BlueHost. He was interviewed by the PJStar in reference to his qualifications and goals. CJ was quite open and candid about what he wanted to accomplish. His interview can be read HERE at the PJStar website. He is even apparently so very candid, he reveals his address and phone number, so to me, that lends credibility to the story.
The story has also been picked up and repeated at the PJStar. Click here to read the article. Also, the DrudgeReport has picked up the story.
ESPN reports that a soccer ceremony held on United States soil was conducted entirely in Spanish.
Los Angeles Times: In Gold Cup Final; It's red, white and boo again.
Gang charged with lynching after beat down of teen.
Flash Mob Robberies On The Rise
Folks, those of you who have an idea of history have read about the collapse of the Roman Empire. If you have not, here is a good online treatise on the subject. There is no need to run out to the now often closed public library or order from an online retailer or bookstore.
In previous posts, I have made allusions comparing what is happening here in the United States and Rome. This subject has been a frequent topic between my friends and colleagues.
Rome began to import more and more labor into its core territories to fill the gap left by Romans too idle or slothful to work. As have we, The United States.
Rome waged wars of conquest to enrich its coffers, and the purses of the privileged. As has happened here in The United States.
Once conquered, the peoples of those absorbed territories made their way to Rome's core territories for better opportunities. The same has happened here in The United States.
Of course, the diverse groups did not assimilate. But the Roman citizenry, hedonistic and constantly in search of the newest entertainments, did not care. The one group that was new and brought exotic foods and pleasures was quickly forgotten as the next moved in. America, look around you. Yesterday it was margaritas and Mariachi bands, today it's hookah bars and lounges.
Once Rome was unable to maintain the standard of living for its idle citizenry, that group of people began to engage in various forms of crime and frequently targeted their fellow citizens. The Roman government was all too happy to use this to their advantage and "promise" to keep the law abiding citizenry "safe" if they would cede certain rights. Sound familiar?
Take a good look at Rome's history in the link cited above. Often, we've heard the phrase "The barbarians at the gates". We have no barbarians at the gates of our lands. They're inside and all around you.
Start substituting names like Iran, Argentina, China, Mexico and North Korea for the Vandals, Goths, and Huns. The map is there, and the fools in power are following it to their destruction. Unfortunately, they're trying to take us with them.
Red or Blue pill? Cartridge box or Ballot box? Six to carry or 12 to judge? Which shall you choose?
- UPDATE -
Some Claim Reports of Racist Peoria Mob Are Exaggerated
