This past week had many events which in days (long) gone by would have been shocking. By today’s standards almost nothing is shocking anymore. It is as if in the words of Pink Floyd, we are now “comfortably numb.”
On the international scene, “we” (the U.S. and several Arab states) finally got their wish and bombed Syria. In fact, the first night of bombings consisted of “tonnage” equal to ALL of the bombings in Iraq for the last 30 days …I guess there was an urge to make up for lost time? The French have been in and out of the coalition and now the British parliament has voted to let bombs fly. The bombing of Syria has been an agenda item since at least last November, we are effectively again at war while Congress does not even want to vote on it for fear of the upcoming elections.
In response, Vladimir Putin finally came out and said what we all knew was coming, restricting gas supplies to Europe and “no gas” for Ukraine. Russia also announced potential “asset freezes” of foreign investments. This may be of more interest than was previously thought as Rosneft announced this past week they “struck significant oil” in the Arctic, maybe even bigger than the Gulf of Mexico …with business partner Exxon Mobil. Could this asset be “frozen out” and confiscated after the hard work and capital expensed to make the discovery?
To top things off, Russia held an enormous practice of war games which included 160,000 soldiers, 130 planes and 85 ships. In just the past week alone there were several “incursions” of NATO airspace by the Russians …presumably testing and probing response times. One must wonder how far the “pushing” will go until a real punch is thrown?
Here in the U.S. we had our first “beheading” at the hands of a disgruntled fired worker. Threats of terror in New York, Paris and London have been issued by ISIS. I personally wonder what public support will look like if an attack does take place. Will the reaction be similar to that after 911 or will it be the opposite? Will the public finally demand that we mind our own business? Before moving on, as far as this beheading goes, I have many questions the press seems not to be asking or reporting on. I know some of my questions may not be politically correct but they are real questions. Was this a religious action or just some guy enraged because he lost his job? The way I see it, this is “spectacular news” yet the press seems very silent on it, why? There is nothing anywhere describing the victim(s) other than being “women,” was race a motive? The second victim was saved because of a gun, what does this event do to gun control arguments? Without getting too political, why has there been no statement whatsoever from President Obama? He did praise a Muslim cleric while speaking to the UN who had previously declared Fatwa on American troops …but zero on this incident. Are “beheadings” going to become a casual “ho hum” thing in the U.S.? I cannot even believe we are just a couple of days past the news …and it’s gone already!
Another bombshell this past week came from a “disgruntled worker” at the Fed. Carmen Segarra was hired by the NY Fed in 2011 to strengthen their oversight division, she was fired in 2013. Tapes showing meek oversight of Goldman are about to rock Wall Street. Ms. Segarra alleges inside pressure from the NY Fed to be more lenient with Goldman Sachs. There is one fly in the ointment, apparently she has 45 hours’ worth of tapes to substantiate her claims. Ms. Segarra is bringing suit against the NY Fed and Goldman Sachs for her firing. You must wonder how this one would go if it goes to court? I can only imagine what was said and “how” they it was said? Would anyone be “shocked” if Goldman Sachs was treated by their overseer with favoritism or leniency? If I had to guess, both The Fed and Goldman will offer “a deal” for her (and the tapes) to go away. Who knows, maybe she will not accept ANY offer and prefer to go to court, win or lose to have her tapes heard and made public? What a breath of fresh air this would be.
We also saw Bill Gross leave PIMCO and Eric Holder resign as attorney general. Why would Eric Holder resign now? Why not two or three years ago? Fast and furious gun running, Benghazi, the IRS scandals, you name it he gave it a pass. He coined the term “too big to jail” regarding our financial system and even gave the slam dunk case of Jon Corzine a pass. To answer the question of “why now?,” I can only guess that as the wheels fall off the markets and financial system he is expecting a “pardon” from President Obama. I can’t imagine there could be anything big enough or public enough currently in hiding that could force him to resign …otherwise he would have done this multiple times already. No, I am convinced he has already cut a deal and a “pardon” is part of it. My only question is which firm now bids the most to buy him?
I normally don’t often write about so many different topics at once, rather I prefer to pick one or maybe two and dig deeply into them. My effort with this piece is to show how nothing much today elevates to the category of “shocking.” The American public is comfortably numb no matter what the topic, how corrupt or grotesque …we simply sleep on. It could be argued the population is “un” comfortably numb because they know something is wrong but not exactly what it is. Digging for the truth and actually thinking for oneself is now above and beyond the daily call of duty. Unfortunately I can only envision our being awakened coming from an external force so “in your face” it cannot be ignored. When all is said and done and after so many events that once would have caused outrage have done nothing… maybe the final causal event will be benign beyond belief?
Yes, I was having a similar thought a few weeks ago, that we are bombarded DAILY now with headline that years ago, just ONE of them occurring in a YEAR would have caused such massive upheaval in markets, politics, etc, that it boggles the mind. We are truly numb. We all know, or sense, how corrupt everything is, and feel powerless to do anything about it. It was all foretold:
“But realize this, that in the last days difficult times will come. For men will be lovers of self, lovers of money, boastful, arrogant, revilers, disobedient to parents, ungrateful, unholy, unloving, irreconcilable, malicious gossips, without self-control, brutal, haters of good, 4 treacherous, reckless, conceited, lovers of pleasure rather than lovers of God” – 2 Timothy 3:1-4
it’s hard to find one of those on that list that isn’t now “checked” off today…
yes Red.
I don’t get to visit the States often. My last trip there recently, I actually asked a friend if they had switched the Fluoride to Oxycontin
…or something stronger?
We could keep going on these of course:
“The king gives stability to the land by justice, but a man who takes bribes overthrows it.” – Proverbs 29:4
“Carmen Segarra,” This is some lady, I hope she has the will to see this out. I hope she gets around the clock protection. I guess we will just have to wait and see.
they will try to buy her silence.
In my environment, I see people who – by nature – are (were) known to be financially prudent & wise, but their recent financial decisions tell another story. I have quite an accurate knowledge of what they earn. Some told me, and some are co-workers. I know they’ve been struggling (these are their own words months ago). For example… (A) came back from a holiday and just recently started talking about buying a new iPhone (nbr 10 or so?). That person is on her own, paying of a mortgage, but now says “I don’t care anymore”. (B) is and has been working his *ss off, now talking about learning a foreign language so he would be able to succesfully integrate in another country with better prospects. Not sure which country he’s refering to. (C) is to be identified as the guy that is über-loyal to his employer, but that all changed recently. He’s a smart guy, but blames the employer for austerity. He developed some nasty thoughts! He surprised me. (D) loaded up on a huge mortgage to “buy” a 50yo house and came to the conclusion that he’s financially unable to repair it. They now expect a baby. I can only imagine what’s going through his mind. He’s loosing weight. (E) is now working 3 jobs. He must be a strong man. I think he will do well. (F) is buying new cars, he thinks the money is free now (he really thinks so). (G) thinks things are messed up beyond repair, he’s my grandfather. He sees all these things. I say to him, “good eyes for an old man!”. Then there’s “me” and I just sit tight and remain silent, and buy all the gold and silver that I can get my hands on. For me it also doesn’t matter anymore, but in a good sense. Hunt-in-season is on.
this is what happens when a system that cannot grow any further takes on too much debt.
I encourage people to read the Grace Commission report, from the 1984 Reagan era. It takes a long time to read because it’s thousands of pages. That’s when you’ll realize there’s no possible way out of this mess. It’s mathematically impossible. The report will make you sick to your stomach. The Fed and the politicians have known the truth for decades.
If I recall, it forecast mathematically we would be past the point of no return by 1995.
Bill,
I have been “numb” and scared for a while now.
If Ms. Segarra doesn’t take an out of court settlement and goes for a court hearing, my guess is she will see a bad accident or death before it goes to court. If she doesn’t have several back ups of those tapes at secret places, she is a “dead duck” !!!
We all still want to know “when” the SHTF moment will arrive. I think the following link to an article might shed some light to the question:
http://www.thecommonsenseshow.com/2014/09/29/when-these-people-go-into-hiding-it-is-time-to-pay-attention/
“When These People Go Into Hiding, It Is Time To Pay Attention”
I would encourage folks to read the article. I don’t think it will be long now and no matter how long or hard we have tried to prepare, none of us can be fully prepared for what we are about to experience.
God help us all.
if his information is accurate, “not for long” is also accurate.
When there is no facility to vote on issues, or simply recall politicians, when the right to free speech is only permitted in approved “protest zones” and the majority of the public is too impoverished or financially obligated to speak out or take to the streets enmasse, what could be left except numbness…perhaps just a whispered prayer for the whole DAMNED THING to fall apart already. There may be some quiet after the crash, or maybe I’m just numb and optimistic, that things can be only “worn down” to a point!
Thanks for your writings!
welcome Rich.
Bill, Many years ago in the mid-eighties I started to recognize by simple math this is all on borrowed time. For example the world can be viewed as one very large transmission as everything is inter connected and works in sequence. Economies, currencies and in fact nations all work in this interconnected fashion. In this analogy the citizens should be viewed as the oil in this large transmission of the world. When the oil temp. rises to a certain level that transmission is going to blow. This is exactly what you’re referring to in this article. Essentially wondering how much more the temp will rise before it blows (revolution) Many years ago an intelligent fellow taught me something. He asked me the following. What does the stability of any nation, its citizens and it’s economy have in common with a spinning top? The answer is when things are running strong the top spins steady. When things start to falter the top wavers (volatility in Governments economies and therefore nations) Then the top all of a sudden jumps up straight again (false recoveries)Shortly after that we all know what happens the top falls over dead on its side. That’s exactly the play we’re presently viewing. The last scene is going to be very interesting. The open minded folks should ponder the real question… not will you be effected but to WHAT DEGREE will you be effected. Please keep up the good work. You’re both welcome to come on down for a while. The Mrs. can paint any scene she falls in love with while you continue your work excellent work via internet. Our door is open.
thanks Barry, very well thought out.
Thanks Bill I kinda think so. I see no diff. in the people over the last decade and a half. Our water is gravity fed and the ave distance from field to shelf for much of our stuff is under five miles. Not perfect but some what like Mayberry with internet I guess. Thanks for the reply.
B
say hello to Aunt Bea for me!
Truthfully Bill we can thank KingWorldNews for totally decimating the word “Shocking”..LOL! I mean I heard the term so much, I may need something shocking to give me back any feelings towards this system. The real is we have been shocked so much with news that we have no nerves anymore to feel anything that is morally wrong.
We are now seeing the beginning stage and effects of the coldness of the hearts of mankind. With so much stunning and shocking events, many of us are going to be beyond repair due to the unrighteousness happening on this planet.
life never was fair, it just that it’s less fair now than in many a moon.
Fine article Bill, as always. BTW- hope your new family members are doing well. I’ll take a pitter patter over ounces of gold any day.
yes, thanks Tim.
The current system must die, I pray the next system ends the fed and kills the shadow government or whoever is pulling the strings
Amen!
Bill,
many thanks for your analysis at this site. You have inspired a qustion in my mind:
Regarding the manipulation of silver on the Comex the last few years- it is known to anyone who even casually observes the futures stats (assuming they are not also being manipulatd) that the open interest has increased dramatically as the price has been smashed lower. What if the insiders perpetrating this are in full awareness that when the physical market fails (and it must), the market will simply get “Corzined” – that is, force majeure declared and all open longs and shorts get cash settled at the current price (which is heading rapidly in the direction of $17 as I write)? Anybody riding this tiger in the derivatives market will be given peanuts for their longs, and have to watch as Shanghai opens at $50+ bid, no offer the next day. The sad truth is that the derivatives shorts will have had their last laugh despite destroying the marketplace. And the more help they get from hedgies and other wiseguys, the faster and farther the silver price falls.
yes Tim, I have written this many times, force majeure is the endgame. Unless the shorts have also purchased physical on the side…no matter how much fiat they “win” they will still be losers.