Imagine

 

Imagine =

intransitive verb

1. To form a mental picture or image of.
   "imagined a better life abroad."
2. To think or suppose; conjecture.
   "I imagine you're right."
3. To have a notion of or about without adequate foundation; fancy or believe.
   "She imagines herself to be a true artist."
    
   Source: American Heritage Dictionary
    
    
    On a very basic level, forming a thought, mental picture, or notion; seems to be a common sense perspective. So, how is it that what we are seeing, experiencing and getting a mental picture of; is supposedly wrong? I have a LOT of topics to cover today, as I took the weekend off the internet(mostly) to celebrate my daughter and find my center balance once again.
   
   
   
   
   We are being blasted many times a day now, with one dumpster fire or another. Job losses, rapidly rising federal deficits, deceptive business practices, criminal behaviors, media censorship and deception, political nonsense, and every possible means of division known to human kind. This trickery has filtered down through society into the weakest minds, and those who wish to place blame everywhere except where the blame belongs. Some of the latest attacks are on people, like me, who have chosen to return to the roots of my family culture and quite honestly...the roots of MOST cultures. The homesteaders and farmers. Basically, anyone who believes you should do your own research, raise your own food, prepare your homes and be fiscally responsible. That is a bad thing for the elite class of folks that want everyone dependent on the government, ignorant, and being just smart enough to do the work but dumb enough to push their bull shit. Sadly, there are still plenty drinking that koolaid and even more sad...they will caught up in the same mess as everyone else...possibly worse. 
   
   
   
   
   I'm going to begin with the homestead life style. This is truly a life style, not something you just pick up or set down when the urge hits. For many of us, it is a 24/7 life, that is typically worked full time by one and part time by another. For example: I am full time on our farm/homestead, and my husband is part time after he works his full time, off-the-farm job. That is kind of a deceptive description, because he has to be full time at his job, but still put in full time hours on our farm too. It takes both of us to make this work. There are no vacations, no breaks - animals require food and water daily, there is constant planning/organizing/prepping, there is mountains of paperwork, quite a bit of juggling, a constant gamble when dealing with Mother Nature, and the risks are beyond massive. While we do buy a portion of our foods at a store, we still raise or grow the majority, here on our farm. That, is an undertaking with its own mountain of strategic planning. We don't have hired hands. Everything that happens on our farm, is on us. If it sinks or excels is based on OUR efforts, mostly. This life style, is considered an antique form of life...because too many are too lazy to do it. It's become more important to have fancy lawns, gated communities, or concrete jungles. Honestly, anyone could grow some of their food, if they made the effort. Anyone could preserve some of their food, again...if they made the effort. This point is becoming very evident in the young people today...they believe they can just go to a store and there will automatically be food. Sadly, even writing that, it's not just young people. Too many are content with the Roman Empire thought of, "give them bread and circus." It's become too evident that vacations, entertainment events, gambling, the latest technology, and even the media itself; is giving some the bread and circus. With that said, are you actively preparing your home for any time of emergency situation?
   
   
   
   
   
   
   Just the past week, the reports of job losses ticked up. John Deere, Family Dollar/Dollar Tree, and Tyson; have stated they will be laying off workers and closing facilities. So, let's dive into the basics of these alone.  John Deere Co. in September 2023 laid off 225 people from its Havester Works facility in East Moline, Il. NOW - it's laying off 150 maintenance and production workers from the Ankeny, IA facility. So, over 7 months 375 people have or will be losing decent paying jobs. Tyson Foods in 2023 closed nearly all of its chicken processing plants. NOW - it is laying off 1276 people and closing the Perry, IA facility. This story goes beyond ignorant. The Tyson Corporation has publicly announced hiring 52,000 "or more" of the illegals through their Ohio division. The Family Dollar/Dollar Tree company - Dollar Tree Company purchased the Family Dollar Stores. Nearly 1000 stores will be closing, and those employees losing their jobs. Nearly 600 Family Dollar stores will be closed the first half of this year, 370 additional Family Dollar and 30 Dollar Tree stores will be on the chopping block in the coming year, as store leases expire. But, our economy is strong and getting stronger. How about our local communities, and small businesses? Folks, we are losing small businesses every single day. Many smaller communities can't afford to lose them. Just the layoffs in this paragraph alone will have massive impacts on many communities!
   
   
   
   
   Let's discuss the crime. Criminal behavior, should be treated as such. There are millions of laws on the books already, but criminals NEVER follow the law. Why would they, when they are being rewarded for being complete wastes of oxygen? When we are being invaded, and they are given free healthcare, food, lodging and free travel; criminals are being bailed out by politicians, you can destroy entire cities and businesses and be given a "get out of jail free card," or you can legally go into a store and steal - what deterrent is there? When American Veterans and citizens are living on the streets, American citizens are being forced to make a choice of paying bills, buying food or their medications. American tax payers are footing the bill for every "hand out" given by the politicians...we have a BIG problem. All the monies being sent to other countries, is tax payer money. The government does not make anything, it only taxes, takes and spends. Why is the government sending money anywhere or giving it out to those illegally entering our country, when we have Vets and citizens in dire straights?! America is in trouble. These criminals in DC have promoted division, and criminal behavior. Do you want to truly be educated? Go do some research about each of the elected officials in DC, and their criminal records. Not to mention their fringe benefits, that they voted for themselves, but refuse to allow for citizens. You want to hold hatred for a group of people...stop first and pray for your heart to be cleansed. Then get educated about what is really happening and what has actually happened. Many of those in DC that are supported by the less educated, are using them like slaves to keep our country in an uproar. Yes, I said that. You are being USED. There are several that need to relearn History, the real history. Many lands have been conquered over thousands of years. Every single time, there were sell-outs that sold out their own people to allow the lands to be taken. Educate yourselves on the history of the political parties you support. 
   
   
   
   
   I have zero desire to argue with fools. I will gladly stand alone on what I have researched and know. Every single person could do the exact same research I have done. The difference? Most won't! They are too happy to live in their bubbles, continue to spread division, or remain willfully ignorant. Yes, I am being very blunt. I am sick of the ignorance. I am sick of people that try to argue over feelings instead of facts. The sad truths of it all, while so many are arguing over the petty differences that make our country so unique...those sick and evil people at the top are abusing every single citizen in our country. 
   
   
   
   
   So, while you argue about color, race, gender, nationality; millions of women, children and even men go missing every single year. Millions of women and children are being sex trafficked in a multi-billion dollar industry(in the U.S. alone). Thousands of people of dying daily from illegal drugs being brought across our border. Thousands of Veterans and Soldiers are dying by suicide because they can't get the medical care they need. Thousands of people are losing their jobs, their homes, their families, and starving because the government being supported has broken its oath to protect American's first. OUR government has failed us. They have forgotten THEY work for US...NOT THE OTHER WAY AROUND! Our Constitutional Republic was designed that the Constitution was a contract, the elected representatives were to represent the people that elected; not whatever corporation or foreign government or lobbyist paid them the most. Here's a fun question to end this rant: Which United States Presidents virtually worked for free? Meaning, they either did not take the Presidential salary or they gave it back to an American entity.