Thoughts on Real Threats

We already know that the "chef" of Slob Manor (read: rental housing) fame is a paranoid "conspiracy theory" nutjob. He's fretting over chemtrails, alleged concentration camps of empire, loss of the right to bear arms, takeover by a totalitarian regime, amongst other popular scenarios. That's why he purchased a shotgun, which is stashed in squalid room. He's also in complete fear of being poisoned by his food. What a maroon!

I am not going to deny that I, too, have often contemplated more than my fair share of ludicrous ideas. I am not going to dismiss them outright, though. There is probably a time in the near future when extreme Draconian measures will be forcefully exacted upon the empire's rank-and-file peons. Some kind of collapse would be the precursor.

There are a number of scenarios which are in play and have cleared the "conspiracy theory" stigma. They are fact, and they will indeed precipitate collapse of one kind or another. Let's discuss them now, shall we?

Global Climate Change. There is no doubt that human activity, now encompassing nearly the entire planet, has caused an increase in greenhouse gases. The result, an average global temperature rise of just a few degrees centigrade. That's the crux of "global warming." To the casual onlooker, such a small temperature differential sounds ludicrous. However, the operant term is "average." The rising temperatures are not only causing the melting of Artic and Antarctic ice formations. Weather is being severely affected. And, the Pacific Ocean jet stream is also being influenced.

Typical Non-Invasive Hottie

Overpopulation. Humans (i.e., chimpo sapiens) are the only large animal species surpassing the seven billion population mark. No other large animal even comes close. Humans are intelligent enough to realize that, when species populations go out of balance, the inclusive ecosystems will suffer. We've seen the results of invasive species as they overtake a local ecosystem. Why can't we see that we have become a global invasive species? Overpopulation, of course, can be tied to most of the problems we face today, including global climate change, pollution, food scarcity, disease, diminishing resources, and so forth.

Casino Economics. The last ten years or so have seen the rise of rigged economic systems and fraudulent financial markets. The purpose, of course, was to prevent the entire financial "system" from collapsing. Unfortunately, the fundamentals were cast aside or ignored. Every effort was made to "goose" the markets and support them with endless "printed" money. Propaganda and "goosed" statistics were used to further the ruse. More and more "bubbles" formed. Sooner or later, though, the "bubbles" must pop. The larger the "bubble," the bigger the pop will be.

Global Conflicts. Wars amongst humans have probably preceded time, but we are now in a period of extreme instability. Overpopulation, diminishing resources, and megalomania contribute to a volatile environment. Numerous regional wars have been instigated in order to relieve the pressure for another global war. Unfortunately, there are so many "spheres of influence" and proximity logistics that a small controlled conflagration could easily cause unintended consequences. One wrong move and a global thermonuclear war will easily erupt.

Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Meltdown. The continuing and escalating problems at the defunct Fukushima Daiichi Power Plant warrant its own category. From what we know, there are four nuclear reactors that have gone into meltdown. Most likely all four reactor cores have breeched their containment vessels and have bored their way below the surface. There are a number of spent fuel rod containment vessels suspended above ground which have lost structural integrity due to numerous explosions. The roofs of the containments no longer exist.

An enormous amount of water has been pumped into those containments as well as into the reactor cores in order to stabilize the temperatures. Unfortunately, a large amount of radioactive vapor has been sent into the atmosphere along with the debris and vapor from the initial explosions. Lots of radioactive water has also poured into the Pacific Ocean.

The radioactive vapor in the atmosphere has been following the trajectory of the Northern Pacific Ocean jet stream. Thus, it has been flowing over the Northern Hemisphere and landing along the West Coast of empire. Global climate change has, however, affected the jet stream. So, Hawai'i is now included in the lower fringe.

Debris from tsunami that hit Fukushima has been recently sighted and confirmed off of the shores of Hawai'i. If the debris is landing here, then we must assume that the radioactive water is also following the same currents.

The main concern is Cesium-137 "hotspot" radiation. A conventional radiation monitor is unlikely to sense any ambient radioactivity because Cesium-137 is dispersed as tiny radioactive particles (with a half-life of 150 years). Within a given volume of air or water, the total radiation may seem trivial. However, if the tiny particle is ingested, it will lodge itself somewhere in its host's body. The particle itself has enough concentrated radiation to cause damage at the cellular level. Hence, if the radiation leakage at Fukushima is not completely contained soon, it will pose an increasing threat across the entire planet.

Fools. There are just too many fools, brain donors, and nutjobs running amuck such that collapse is imminent. Idiots like the "chef" pose a danger to others because their paranoia is misdirected at the wrong (or non-existent) agents. In the meantime, the real threats continue unabated, unhindered, and unchecked.

Taking three showers per day, eating organic concoctions that "taste like shit," using organic amenities, and stashing a shotgun in his squalid room will do nothing to protect the "chef" from the real threats in the real world. At the least, we can be comforted that he can shoot himself with his gun when times get worse. One less mouth to feed. One less moron to contend with.

The majority of the empire's population are idiots anyway. I am not joking when I keep pointing out that the fools are content to piddle around with their "smartphones" all day long, even while they are supposed to be performing wage slavery. I have been monitoring the morons' activities on their "smartphones" when possible. Lots of video games, fiddling with the music player, text messaging, and watching flicks or tube nonsense. The number one activity, though, is Facebook®. Yeah, that's right. Hours and hours of useless social networking.

End Game. Whether anyone believes it or not, we are rapidly moving toward some kind of collapse. Worst of all, the scenarios presented above will cascade laterally into several major crises. At that particular point, there may not be any possible recovery. We can't rely on technology to save us. Technology is the major culprit. In any case, there won't be a best case scenario.

Are we past the point of no return? Yes. Ruminate on the scenarios presented and attempt to visualize a turnaround of any of them. Not possible. The problems are accelerating. All that's left is ... game over!