Escape

Life has returned to a state of "normal," relatively speaking, although my cost of living has increased drastically. However, I am now left with just three interconnected decisions. Should I keep the cheap "smartphone" and it's service plan? Should I sell my aging Nissan® Frontier truck? And, will I be actively increasing my search for alternative rental housing? Having access to a dedicated communication device will aid in expediting both the sale of the vehicle and the search for rental housing, but it is not entirely necessary. The sale of a petrol-guzzling vehicle during times of artificially low oil prices is ideal. Purchasing another vehicle or keeping the old one would also depend on location of residence. Moving back into town removes the imperative nature of the sale. The decisions are forthcoming.

I have been reviewing the various rental housing listings. In Honolulu proper, the average rate to rent a room (with shared bathroom and common areas) is about $800 per month. A private bathroom raises the average room rate to about $1,000 per month. Studio apartments are averaging about $1,100 per month. Note that "average" usually equates to moderate dump. A fairly nice place is much more expensive than the average. We are experiencing a housing crisis that has been created by the "buy to leave" phenomenon exacted by the affluent class. Housing is being scooped up by wealthy absentee owners, which in turn creates a housing shortage. Therefore, all housing goes up in price, including rentals. Supply and demand data then make the implication that the luxury housing market is wide open for exploitation. New luxury housing construction and conversions subsequently exacerbate the housing crisis. Yeah, it's that bad.

Speaking of cheap oil, the low oil prices have caused quite a bit of havoc on global economies, eh? The original conspiratorial plan was to dump excess oil reserves on the commodities market in order to precipitate the collapse of the economy of the Russian Federation. Unfortunately, the low oil prices were swept into the deflationary vortex that has been created by endless "quantitative easing" (QE) programs invoked by the global central banks. The velocity of the price decrease may undershoot into the negative profit region before normalizing at the absolute bottom. At that point, we can expect the global central banks to resume QE on a grand scale in order to stimulate inflationary pressure. The effect will be short term until the deflationary vortex returns with a vengeance.

It is my belief that the powers-that-be, not necessarily the money changers, of empire are actively provoking a global conflagration that would erupt into global "limited thermonuclear warfare." The empire is crumbling, primarily because of the fraud and corruption of the moneychangers. All governments are now so totally in debt because of lavish and wasteful spending in a zero interest rate environment. No government debt can be repaid, and service on just the interest payments alone will become untenable. "limited thermonuclear war," in theory, is the "great equalizer." It is the equivalent to the return of the Messiah for religious fanatics. There have always been numerous theories about how previous failing empires engaged in destructive and reckless behavior. I don't believe that the same reasons apply in the now. "Limited thermonuclear warfare" is going to force the "balance the accounts" for the victors. The spoils of war will be new, albeit destroyed, "emerging" markets. "Limited thermonuclear warfare" will also invoke a crude kind of population control by eugenics. It's an "all in one" solution to all of our problems.

The powers-that-be are comprised of mental midgets suffering from megalomania, schooled in human disciplines designed by humans for the sole purpose of human domination. They know nothing about quantum physics, biology, or any of the sciences. Too ignorant to know better, they are extremely dangerous to all life on the planet and themselves as well.

Another Waimanalo kind-of-day. Well, actually, I am hardly there. The morning commenced with another chat with the landlord. Then, I was off for more of the same. Frankly, I am beginning to question my daily routine and my evening outings, too. I don't feel free. Instead, I feel extremely trapped in a prison with no escape.