2026: The Year of the Poor

 

What poor women wore in the mid to late 1800s

As more people begin to lose jobs and the economy slows to a halt, the frantic search for jobs will continue in desperation. To no avail.

Meanwhile, the ultra-rich and so-called 'elites' continue to enjoy millions and hundreds of billions of dollars in income. The disparity between the poor and rich have never been greater than it is today.

I was watching ancient history about the pyramids of Egypt. Do you know what the ultra-rich and powerful did 4,000+  years ago? That's right, they built elaborate tombs to hold not only their prized possessions, but also their servants, animals, and even furniture. I wish I was joking. As I write this short article, I could name many that have built underground bunkers to hide from the eventual decline from society. Oh baby, talk about planning for the future.

They even had hundreds of tiny dolls used to represent "workers" in the afterlife - you know, to serve the Pharaoh because he was thought to be 'divine' and 'close' to the ancient Gods.

Ripped jeans stopped being cool and faded into obscurity fairly quickly. Those cheap Walmart clothes are looking pretty good when you don't have any money.

Meanwhile, the poor around the world are struggling to eat a decent meal, having a tough time with their housing - many are homeless. Some are on the verge of homelessness. Nobody gives a fuck. Nobody. And I mean that.

You are born, live, and die on this Earth alone. That is the one truth you are given. Between those two times? God only knows what happens. If you're lucky, somehow you'll save enough money to retire one day. Maybe. But if not, you'll be like me, condemned to work until your last dying breath. So be it.

I said this before and I'll say it again: Rome was infiltrated by barbarians and sacked many times. We live in a society teetering on law and order. And that order of law is shrinking faster than I thought it would. 

The cognitive dissonance between the ultra rich and everyday person is unbelievable. 

Tony Montana said it best. "Who do I trust? Me, that's who."