AFTER THE HOLOCAUST

AFTER THE HOLOCAUST Yes, it was after the "holocaust", of the Corona "virus", that I would have thought that the nations problems were over with. (As far as Corona went, atleast) Now, while most citizens were engaged in the process of working out re-payment, of both loans, and lines-of-credit, there was another group, of debtors. A group which, normally, even I would consider "trash". These were the people, whom the Republicans inbsisted be made the "face" of the second round, of stimulus payments. The people who used money, NOT to pay bills, but to get drunk, or doped up. The one-tenth of one percent, who were chronically homeless, and who enjoyed begging for money. These were the people who were willing to SELL me their stimulus payments, in return for booze, and drug, money. I would have thought that their desire, for cash, would "dry up" once the "crisis" was over with. The problem, that the feds had, with me, was that I never OFFERED my services. I only addressed those who came TO me. When the next, trap, question was "How much will you give me, for this?" My way out of the trap was too ask "How much do you want?" When told "I only want $500, to $1,000, I would say what other buyers would say: "Try someplace else." It was to those who would offer me their monthly payment, in return for just $150, to $200, whom I would do "business" with. This, and the way I would only suggest "All you have to do is sign it over, to me, and you get your money", that made the surveillance wring hands, over me. Since I left people options,which they could take, or leave, there was nothing illegal about my actions. This is how my pre-paid card went from $40,000, to $110,000. Now, of course, some of my "customers" were arrested, however, the fault was theirs. If only they had not gone around, telling people that they had SOLD benefits, for cash. A FELONY, for sure. Even I knew this. I, also, was not concerned, at all, when a reviewer checked each clients "benefits statement". This, because I kept only my benefits on this card. The time, when the reviewer questioned my support staff was when I turned out to be one, of the few, who were not regulars, at food pantries. I lived on my benefits. As for those, who wanted to sell food benefits, even I told them "Find someone else". This since there was more than enough "bad blood" between myself, and the food program. The most recent problem was over the fact of a telephone call. A call in which a womans voice (whom I did not recognize) called, asking to speak to me. All she would say was "Department of Human Services." While I had given her no less than five chances, to identify herself, she had refused. I had tried to be polite, saying that, if this tranger wanted to speak, she needed to identify herself, or that I was prepared to terminate the call. Still, the un-identified woman refused to identify herself. This is when I ended the call. Now, a woman, her "supervisor", a judge, my support staff, and myself, were in a conference room. A room where everyone would be equal. While the argument, over the woman saying "I will only identify myself, once I know I am speaking with..." the judge did not agree. The judge ordered the woman "Identify yourself, for this court, or be charged with perjury." This is when the "supervisor" would say "Your honor, it is NOT agency policy to identify ourselves, until AFTER we know whom we are addressing." When the judge had asked "Then, HOW can people know that you are the "real deal", and not just some con artist?" When the "supervisor" would say "We dont answer to clients, they answer to US." The judge would add "Without knowing WHO you are." The meeting had been tense, at best, with my supports staff saying "We, regularly, identify ourselves, to our clients. This way our clients know to whom they are speaking." The supervisor, and the unknown woman, would remain adamant, but only until the judge would rule "At this time, you will FULLY identify yourselves. That, or I will order some jail time." While the "supervisor" fumed, with RAGE, the worker did Identify herself, after saying "I dont want to go to jail, over anyone." In front of the judge, the woman read off the normal questions. That is, after the judge reminded me "You have been sworn to tell the truth, and nothing but, Understand?" I agreed, easily. The only snag, to the rest, of the meeting, was when the worker would say "Our records show that you own a house, and two pick-up trucks. Do you deny this?" I would smile as I said "Most Emhpahtically." When the worker turned to the judge, showing the judge the "record", I would tell the judge "I know what you next question will be, so I will save you the trouble. My Social Security information has been stolen, atleast three times, by hackers. I have reported this, to Social Security. All they will say is "Change your passwords." When I would add "The trucks, and the house, were purchased by others, using MY information." When the judge would say "Sir, you do realize that, with one phone call, I can deny your accusation." I told the judge "Go for it." When the judge DID call Social Security, then wrote some notes, saying "Thank you for the information", the judge would, then, turn to the state, saying "It is verified. His information was stolen." It was no surprise when the state workers marched out, of the conference room, full of rage. All of their "complaints", against me, "wiped away" by the judge. After that, I had been, fully re-instated. With a big, red "T" (For trouble). To me, it mattered little. After all, I had not broken any laws. The agencies clients, who were in trouble were those, who had been caught, trying to sell benefits to undercover units. Now, the people were furious that, as the economy was returning to normal, they had been placed back UNDER payee's. The agency even had to hire more than a dozen, new, workers, to handle the case-loads. It was a case of either: 1) Hiring more workers, at about $2,000, to $3,000, per month, to handle cleint finances OR 2) Place the clients back into controlled care, at a cost of about $30,000 per month, per client. Not much contest, there. I know that some of my "customers" tried to "finger" me, as their buyer, yet, when asked, I turned over my benefits card, and the people saw what they expected. Just my normal deposits, and withdrawals. Since no one asked me about "other cards", I just showed what I was asked for. Now, while I would "buy", I never sold. I was not one of the pawn shops. I never bought jewelry. There were plenty of those places, in town, already. I was thankful, when most of my clientelle evaporated. All being placed back under payee's. Like my deceased neighbor would have, and had, said "Its their own fault they are in trouble. If they had acted better, with their money, they would not have people to handle their cash." Yes, the Corona holocaust was behind us, and I had the money to prove it. I did not give it any thought, as to what I would spend the money on. To me, it was not an important issue. It was there, if I needed it.

MY SECOND STIMULUS EXPERIENCE

THE SECOND STIMULUS EXPERIENCE Since the Republican Party did not want to believe that the general public had used the first round, of $1,200 payments "properly", this is one of the arguments, which had been tried, in the failed attempt to issue only $600 payments, for the second round. I even recall receiving an e-mail, which instructed the general public what NOT to use the second round, of payments, for. This because certain members, of Congress, were determined to PROVE that the public just used the money for luxury dining, name brand electronics, and appliances, jewelry, etc. There had even been a reminder that the money was NOT to be used for delivery dining. The party would not have paid any attention, had they been able to provide just $600, to the public. It was only when the amount ROSE, by President Donald Trumps own orders, to $2,000, that these members demanded "oversight", and reporting. They insisted upon knowing what Americans were spending tax-payer money on. They had hoped to report "Luxury-upon-luxury", of wasted money. In an excellent version, of his showman style, Mr. Trump had waited until AFTER Congress had negotiated the $600 agreement, and send it to him, for approval, that the man said "I want the amount to be $2,000". This, after Congress had spent nearly two months working on the first deal. Now, Mr. Trump was even more at "war", with his own party, than with his opposition. His plan worked, though, even though a new moratorium, on evictions came too late, for too many people. When my neighbor raised a fuss, and profane feud, over the fact that they had been served, for "Non-Payment", and they asked US remaining tenants, "Why am I being evicted, but NOT you?" We, each, told them the same thing. "If you had paid rent, you would have a place to live." When they started to say "But..." we would tell them "We are not being evicted since our rent is paid, every month." It did not take long for us to understand the reason why the neighbor was un-able to find his own help, with his eviction. Everyone, that the person invited over, asking for help, with the move, replied "You, still, have not paid me, for the last two times." This is how we knew that the landlord was not the only group being "stiffed", by this person. What did amaze us was when, on the date the person was supposed to be OUT, a waste removal company delivered a dumpster, and a crew, to "pack" my neighbors belongings. The police came along with the dumpster, and ended up hand-cuffing my neighbor, while the unit was cleared out. It would not be until a week later that we would find out that the landlord had not only hired the dumpster, but had billed the service to the non-paying tenant. As for the rest of us, we would have to wait until Mr. Biden took the Oath of Office, before our stimulus checks would be sent. Mr. Trump had been determined that Mr. Biden would "take the fall", for the second round of payments. By this time, Congress would have approved just over a billion dollars, to form a watchdog group, to monitor citizen spending. While maybe three people, that I knew of, did spend the stimulus on drugs (and were arrested for this), I ended up buying a pre-paid credit card, after five people offered to SELL me their stimulus, for just $100, to $200. I had the people transfer the money, via computer, to my pre-paid card, and allow me to verify, before I would give them the money. This is why I ended up with $16,000, instead of $2,000. When my neighbor asked if such a thing were legal, I would mention "No one forced them to sell. I only made an offer. Can I be held at fault, if a person WANTS to give me their money?" While my other neighbors acted as so many Americans were, using the stimulus to bring bills up-to-date, I used a small portion, of my funds, to buy a chest freezer, and a "new", one year old, display style refrigerator. One, which the store only plugged in when customers wanted to see what the interior looked like. This, and a replacement, desk top, computer. The reason why fifty other people were arrested, for similar practices was how they handled transactions. Their fault was in offering to BUY the payments. This by saying "I will give you $150.00, or $200, for your stimulus payment. Cash money." In my case, I asked the people how much they wanted. This is why I avoided prison. There was no law, or provision, which stated that a person could not SELL their benefits. In my opinion, what really annoyed the "watchdog" was the fact that far too many people were submitting receipts, for rent, and utility, payments. About the only people, who submitted fast food receipts, were those who had been out, first, stocking up on non-perishables. The time, on the receipts, coincided with the time the people finished shopping. When this was reported, to Congress, some members became furious, that the public was not out, celebrating. The public was out, paying bills, and stocking up. A couple of hundred people were arrested, for BUYING benefits. I could not be arrested, even under a sting, since I asked people what they wanted, for their payments. (I would not go over $200, which is what most seemed to want) I could not even be prosecuted, for accomplice to theft. This since the benefits, being offered, were the property of the sellers. I even spoke to an ex-con. A person who had been sent to prison for theft, and sale, of LINK benefits cards. They said their customers had "ratted them out", over access codes. When they asked "I didn't know that any stores used access codes." I said nothing, even though I KNEW how many stores DID use access codes. In fact, in our area, it would be easier to list those stores which did NOT use the access codes While we spoke, on a variety of matters, the only thing I asked about was what kind of housing that they had been placed in, while on probation. I KNEW the address, that they gave me, so very well. My own sister had tried for the same place, for the cheap rent, but only until we saw both the outside, and the inside. I KNEW what conditions the ex-con was living in. Conditions which I would, never, accept. Since this person was an ex-con, they had not been eligible for the stimulus. I guess this is why they asked if I had money, for a case of beer. I told them, honestly, that I had NO cash, on me. Thats when they said "Good talking to you". Then departed. According to media coverage, the party was never more furious than it was when they checked with the "watch dog". When the "watch dog" reported tens of millions, going for rent payments, and almost as much, going for utility payments, the party had asked "How much is going out, on delivery food?" The "watchdog" could only report "Maybe one, out of every 100,000. The rest seem to be stocking up, on non-perishables." Opposition research indicated that this was correct. Citizens were using money, on essentials. This is why the party went quiet, and would give no details, of how the project was going. As for Erik, when he saw my interest, in his wife, and told me "You can have her, for $500", I told him "NO thanks. I dont want her to feel cheap." When I walked away from him, she came to me, asking "What am I worth, to you?" I would suggest "What about room and meals?" When she asked "What kind of meals?" I would suggest "As close to home made as I can get." This is when she said "Its a deal." While she was accustomed to ready-to-eat food, and eating, during the day, then watching Eriks place go dark, as the sun-set (Erik had no power since he told the utility company "Your bills are ridiculous. I wont pay." Result, his place remained dis-connected. She did not know which she liked, best. Having food she could cook, herself, or having me by her side, in bed. We spent two days together, before she returned to Erik. As for the young woman, who lived with my neighbor, she was allowed to return to her family home. This, while her "non-paying" guy went to trial for non-payment. Rumor has it that, by the time my neighbors case came up, the judge had told the defendants "I dont want to hear one more word, about non-prosecution orders." When my neighbor then profaned the judge, they ruled, without even hearing my neighbors complaint. The neighbor would be sentenced not just for failure to comply with lease, but for profanity, as well. The last any of us heard, from the ex-tenant, they had been returned to the very care center, which had placed them with us. Even I knew that staff would not be happy, with this. Why? Since I had heard staff, at another center, berating another client for not paying. Five places had been agreed to. Five places, the patient had been evicted from. This is why these care centers found me so "hard" to deal with. I was one of those, who was only evicted once every several years, and only when management would say "I did not POST their rent." This is why, after several, other, places had kicked my ex-neighbor out, the workers had HOPED that a place, near mine, would be the place. Truth is, only the rent moratorium kept the person on our property. Now, that it was lifted, they were back in "controlled care". Their "live in" would have to start from scratch. As for the rest of us, we would have to wait until Mr. Bidens science advisor sounded the "All Clear". It would happen, by spring, however, so it was not like we would have to wait, for a year, or more. The ONLY reason why I ended up with a grand total, of $30,000, on my prepaid card, was because people were willing to trade their benefits for cash. The people did not want payee's knowing what they did, with money. For many, of these people, the $200 was just one days fix. They gave me $2,000, and I gave them $200. The idiot, whose lights I puched out, was the man who, when he wanted another "fix", he offered me his 12 year old daughter, saying "You give me what I want, and she's all yours." While I accepted the child, I turned both her, and her father, over to police. While all I received was a "Thanks", the childs mother would come for her. She waved to me, as they left police. I did find out, just by listening, that this was the fathers fifteenth count. He was "going away", to prison, for as LONG as possible. Maybe two weeks later, there was a very short item, in the news, about the man cutting open his arms, and being found, the next morning. So much for his twenty years. All I know is that I came out of the "epidemic" $30,000 ahead. When Eriks wife asked my plans, for the money, I told her "No plans, as yet." She told me that, once the money came through, Erik had hoped to have even more, by winning a 10,000-to-1 wager. When she knew I was about to ask, she whispered "He's right back where he was. His payee handles the rent." When I asked about utilities, she would say "He refuses to turn this over. This is why he has no power." After a quick, on-line, search, I asked her "How long has he been shut off?" When she said "Twenty months, I think." I would show her a local regulation which stated that twenty, to twenty-four months, of non-payment, is grounds for eviction. This, no matter if rent is paid, or not. After we spent another, beautiful, night together, she would travel to Erik's place, where she found him holding a letter, which his case-worker read to him. It was clear, and specific. In return for twenty-two months, of non-payment, of utilities, Erik was considered a hazzard. He was being ordered to move. The problem was that Erik, like his friends, had lived all over. Now, they would have to move to another city. His wife would say "I am NOT leaving this city. I am leaving YOU." to Erik. The case-worker would say "In that case, Erik, you are going back into care." She was smart, though. She let HIM file, for divorce, and she only responded. Now Erik was going back right where he hated to be. Under controlled care, being under orders as to when to sleep, eat, bathe, and so on. Fron what I was told, the "new" confinement center did not bother with electrified fences. The real alarm system was hidden under the lush, green landscape. It was just as silent as the alarms on the windows. IF Erik tried to escape, as others had, he would face solitary confinement. In my opinion, Erik was just as much an idiot, as those who, when they "bought" benefits, they were dumb enough to place profits onto existing cards. I mean really: Who is dumb enough to use a monthly benefits card, to house profits? This, when Social Security is KNOWN for monitoring cards use. Some people, whom I knew, were that dumb, and had cards revoked, once the feds saw as much as $8,000 extra, on the card. Some others, who were caught, had tried to buy pre-paid cards, using debit cards. How LAME could it get. BY using benefits cards to BUY pre-paid, it signalled the feds to watch for the pre-paid card. This is why I went "window shopping", for the best price, then withdrew enough cash, to cover the price, plus tax. Cash made the purchase impossible to trace. Just like pre-paid phones. This is why I was not suspected. This is why I could have a card worth a grand total of $30,000, with NO suspicions. Diane (Eriks wife), came to me, saying "I want to find out what you, eventually, use that money for." She would have a bit of a "wait", as she found that I was no compulsive buyer, nor gambler. One thing she liked was being able to cook for two. When she reminded me "I hate those frozen dinners." I asked "IS it that the dinners are pre-made? or is it that, nowadays, it is mostly container, and very little food?" Diane would say "Both. I like cooking things MY way. Just like my mother." When Diane mentioned the brand, of frozen meals, that Erik liked, so much, I knew the brand she meant. It was just like the discount dinners that I had purchased, on deep sale, one time. $0.99 per meal. I THOUGHT I was getting a good price on food which was "on special". I would give my word, on the Bible, itself, that I never thought portions could be so small, outside of public school. In fact, even after I ate both dinners, I had to "dig in" to other food, like eating a second supper. This is why I remained with my "old favorite". Buying canned, and boxed, ingedients, and making my own food. Diane told me that she had to watch how MUCH, of my kind of food, that she ate. That is, for as long as she wanted me, as a "lover". I only suggested exercise, instead of skimpy eating. This lead Diane into another memory. Once in which, not long ago, when she had visited her mother, and mother said that daughter was no-longer in high school condition, Diane had said "Name the challenge, and I will PROVE that I am in condition." When her mother suggested "How about those exercises they taught, in high school?" Diane had said "NO problem." When she had to take two rest breaks, her mother would say "Proof". Diane would say "Its been years since I did those. Give me a break." Diane had been prepared to spend three months working on her exercise ability, but only until she realized "WHAT for? No one will care." Now, Diane had a reason. She also had a secret. While it was widely known that the stimulus had been delivered (and Erik had bragged about his), Diane was just not certain of what to do with hers. This is why she asked what I would do, if it were mine. Then she found out when I said "Its your money, do with it as you want." When she aske if I would help her, I told her "If you want advice, on purchases, I will aid you." As for the topic, of exercise, Diane had an over due wager, with her mother. $100.00, which said that Diane would never make it to being back in high school condition. When Diane would mention "Its just so hard doing the exercises, after meals." This is when I suggested what I had read about, in one of Clive Cusslers The Oregon Files books. The way Chairman Juan Cabrillo stayed in shape. The chairmans method, was to find out about how many calories a meal would contain. Then, before the meal, the chairman would swim laps, in the ships ballast tubes, and doing other exercise, to work off the calories, before sitting down to eat. While, to keep suspicion OFF of his ship, Cabrillo LOVED dressing as a severely over-weight man, who looked, and smelled, like he had not bathed in weeks, if not months. This was so much the opposite of the real man that his crew often laughed, from deep inside the ship, when port officials looked digusted, as the "captain". (If they only knew the man behind that disguise) This is why I suggested that Diane do the same, with me. She could cook meals, then set them to simmer, while we exercised the calories off, before eating the food. When she asked about her stimulus money, I suggested "Dont think about it. Not until you have a real reason to. Just let it sit. After all, I dont think there is any rush, or deadline, to spend the money." This is how I spent my second stimulus. I can speak for no one else. Seasons Greetings

THE OUTRAGE

THE OUTRAGE When the American public REJECTED the INSULT, of the Republican offer, of just $600, in a new "stimulus" plan, what the party did not plan for was the result of their latest plan. While the party had PLANNED for the $2,000 to be a "Once in a lifetime" plan, the problem was that, after the $600 fiasco, the public questioned the next offer. Questions which turned the "Once, in a lifetime", into "To meet current, economic concerns". In order to maintain "power", the party decided to "oversee" how the $2,000 payments were being spent. They felt that "If we can PROVE that people are taking the money, and "blowing" it in delivery food, champaign, caviar, etc, then this will prove our point, that further stimulus is NOT needed." Whether going from start to finish, with the payments, or choosing, randomly, they party would find that between 85% to 89% of the "stimulus" was going to pay either overdue bills, home repairs, or stocking home pantries. No one was going out, putting down payments on cars, buying stereo equipment, or eating at five-star restaurants. In fact, purchases, of food, were either at food stores, or fast food places. Gas sales did go up, some what, but this was dismissed as people re-fuelling, after driving to grocery stores. Add in the purchase, of major appliances, and these amounts covered between 92%, and 96% of all, stimulus-related purchasing. Only about 2%, to 3%, went for booze, and cigarettes. Once I verified that the $2,000 was NOT a "Once in a lifetime" deal, my own, buying list would include a replacement chest freezer, a "New" refrigerator (A two year old display model, which the store was willing to sell, at deep discount, just to avoid having to pay to ship it back to manufacturer.), and a replacement, home, computer. Since federal mandate said that this money was not allowed to be counted as "income", even Social Security could not touch one penny. As for me, I just kept most of it on deposit, for "necessary purchases". The party had So much hoped for extravagance, so that no further stimulus would be needed, even to be considered, that they did not know what to do, when itemizations proved that only about 3% of the money was going for "pleasure". Millions of dollars, having gone to pay back due rent, and utility bills, while hundreds of thousands had gone for food, and personal hygiene. Tens of thousands had gone for appliance purchases, and several thousand had gone for fast food. When the party tried to claim that fast food should be considered an abuse of the money, the Democrats would counter with "Even when I go shopping, I buy fast food. Shopping is exhausting, and even I like to eat a quick meal, after." This is when the party "stood down", on the fast food matter. Now, myself, being a single male, did receive several of those e-mail ads, about women offering "services", to men, for bill-paying money, and some, even I was tempted to consider but then I reminded myself of whta else I could do, with that money. Sure, sex is part, of being human, but I was not certain that I wanted to "blow" any benefits, on it. No matter how pretty I thought the women were. Well, when the party realized what the general public had done, with the stimulus money, this changed their plan. After Mr. Biden accepted Executive Office, the party knew they were in even deeper trouble. This because they KNEW how Mr. Biden felt, and how he would question the need for nearly-un-limited funding, for Middle East operations. It is even reported that Mr. Biden had, as Vice President, orderred $50 million removed from an appropriations bill, since this money, while logged for military action, was to be used, state-side. The party had wanted the money listed as "For miscellanious purposes", but the vice president had stood firm. The bill would tell WHERE the money was going, and for WHAT. Since no one wanted to admit that the money was going for wining, and dining, arms manufacturers, the money was cut out of the budget. Now, the then Vice President was, NOW, President. This would mean itemizing things that the party did NOT want itemized. This is why, in order to avoid a senate review, maybe $20 million was cut from the military budget. It would be the same president who would ASK the general public "Which would you prefer? A third round, of stimulus payments, OR to return to work?" When over 98% responded "Re-open the economy", Mr. Biden would take his health advisors advice, and return the United States from "Severe Contamination", down to level three. This being just one step from "All Clear." It was the health advisor who had informed a press conference that "Of course, people get sick, in the winter. This is why it is called Cold and Flu season. We have about as much chance, of "winning" this as we would have with stopping a flood, with a teaspoon." Not only had the party LOST its advantage, with the second stimulus, but they woiuld, now, be losing the advantage, of millions, in campaign contribtuions, from the sales of disinfectants. The public would be returning to normal buying habits. This, as the health advisor would, slowly, move the nation back to level four. As far as the rent moratorium went, it would be revised, giving tenants a specified amount of time, to re-pay over-due rent. This would reduce court back-logs, to only those who "enjoyed" being evicted. While the party would say that "Return, to controlled care will cost tax-payers too much money." When Democrats would say "We are listening. What is your alternative?" Problem was that the party had no alternative. All they focused on was reducing spending. Not the results of the spending reductions. This is why the party voted "Present", when the vote came up, to return the worst patients to controlled care. Yes, nursing homes did cost tax-payers thousands of dollars, every day, but WHAT was the alternative? Family, and friends, would NOT take the people in, since the people had stolen from those, formerly close to them. Landlords would not accept the people since the people had long lists, of evictions, for refusing to pay rent. As for payee's. Due to budget reductions, there just weren't enough of these people to go around. This left only two options. Either provide more funding, for more payee's, of return patients to controlled care. While the party would say "This is a personal question, NOT a policy decision. Let families decide, and cover the costs." Fortunately, the Democrats had control of both House, and Senate, as well as the White House. This is why the party was told "Unless you have a better suggestion, we are going back to the tried and true, regardless of cost." The party would, again, vote "Present". BY 2024, the economy would be well on the road to recovery, and Mr. Bidens rating could not be higher. I know that, in an effort, to TRY to dis-credit Mr. Biden, in 2024, the party tried to highlight the fact that I, a white man, was dating ebony girls. When the overwhelming anser was "So what? He is of legal age. He may date whomever he chooses." Mr. Biden would "sail" to another victory. This, since all the party had to run on was "The only way to have a true recovery, is via tax reductions. Only when we allow companies to reduce their overhead, will the re-invest, in America." Sorry, Charlie. There was just too much evidence to show that corporations did NOT re-invest savings in American jobs. The party would set its sights on Decision 2028. This is when they would try to re-take the White House. Until then, all they could do was sit back, and let the Democrats enjoy themselves.

THE REVOLT

THE REVOLT That is what the media would call it. I know that, for many Americans, over the age of 35, it would seem like Deja Vu. Just like the time when George H.W. Bush decided to reduce withholding TAX, but with-OUT reducing withholding DEBT, the general public had responded in a way which Mr. Bush did not forsee. Along with a "tidal wave" of new tax-forms, came the news story "Tax-payers telling Bush: Leave refunds ALONE!" This had been the "final nail", in Mr. Bushes chances for re-election. Now, just a couple of decades later, and with Americans struggling under new financial pressure, a second waive, of "stimulus payments" had been approved, by Congress. There was just one problem. With the first round, of payments, the amount, of $1,200 had been just enough for many people to bring far-past due bills closer to being current. With the second round, the Republican Party had been adamant that business, NOT the people, were most important. While the Democrats wanted a second round, at $1,200, the Republicans thought that, by standing "FIRM", at NO more than $600, they could make the general public "bow" to the desires of business. Problem was, however, that Americans had memories. By the time the government was prepared to issue the new payments, many, media sources were covering the outrage, of what many called the INSULT. The $600 payments. I guess that I contributed as well, by encouraging the public to REJECT the INSULT, and, instead, insist that Congress SALARIES be withheld, until the payments were adjusted BACK to $1,200. When the Republicans had shouted "The United States can NOT afford this!", Democrats had countered this by asking "If we can NOTY AFFORD the American people, then HOW do we justify paying $245 million, for each F/A 22 Raptor, $100 million, for each F-35 Joint Strike Fighter, and the un-reported billions, for military action, in the Middle east?" The Republicans would say nothing. Not even when the media mentioned "Doesn't the $600 per person send the message that the American public is worth-LESS to Congress?" Republicans just shook their heads. Like with the Middle East, there had been NO Exit Startegy, from this topic. This is why the media would tell Congress that "We have polled the people, and have heard that 80% of the public is in favor of withholding Congressional SALARIES until further notice. HOW do you respond to that?" The Republicans had NO response. The public was just supposed to take the "scraps", and be SILENT. Now that the Republican deal was dead, with the public, Democrats re-submitted their own plan. One which included another round of $1,200 payments. While the Republican leadership was determined that its members "Hold the Line", against the Democratic plan, it would seem that many members had contacted the media and verified the poll results. When the Republicans read that over 90% of the public was in favor of witholding Congressional SALARIES, this is when more than several Republicans decided to side with Democrats. After all, mortgages, and utilities do NOT care if a customer is with either party. You pay UP, or forfeit. This is how the Democrats won a veto-PROOFED majority, for the plan. (The Republicans, who held, fast, gave no comments) Now, while the public would have preferred to just re-open the economy, and have people return to work, the second stimulus did give the general public so "breathing room". The compromise, which the Democrats gave, was that, while people out-of-work, due to the "virus", would be prohibited from being evicted, the compromise gave landlords the right to evict any tenants who just did not pay, period. This is why the un-employed were seperated into two groups. Virus-loss un-employed, and plain refuse to pay. This is how, instead of the dreaded millions, of homeless, this number was reduced to just a few hundred thousand. The people who "flaunted" the fact that they did not pay. To house these people, the government would take over a warehouse site, and let those, who would be staying there clean the place. While each person was assigned a space, this had only walls and a door. The rule was "If you want bedding, or other items, you will WORK for THEM. In the general public, it seems that the Republicans had the strange hope that the public would go out, partying, and blowing the stimulus funds. What enraged the party was when the vast majority, of payments were forwarded to either landlords, utilities, food, from stores, or for medication. This, so that the party members could continue receiving their SALARIES. The party's primary concern was "What if another round, of stimulus is needed, BEFORE the economy recovers?" The public had let the party know: "If you mess with our lives, we mess with yours." This is why, for the third, and final, round of payments, the Republicans only voted "Present". Now that Mr. Biden was in the White House, the so-called emergency would roll off the "table". The nation would re-open, in the normal way, and life would return to normal. There would be no reason for a fourth round, of payments, since people were returning to work, and paying off bills. This is what had annoyed some members, of Congress, so much. That the public had used stimulus money, to pay bills, and buy food. The members so hoped people would flaunt money, on all kinds of expensive stuff. Things, which the party could condemn. No one could condemn paying off overdue rent, or bills. What the public could, and DID, condemn, was Mr. Trump taking money, meant for a new election campaign, and using it to fund his post "presidency", years. The man was brilliant. He moved the money into off-shore accounts, where no one could touch it, except him. It would take until 2022 for his supporters to realize that they had been duped. No doubt, this was the reason why the House, and Senate, would become Democratic territory. Still, with the endorsement, of the party, the Republicans were invited to take part. This, while the name of Donald Trump became, in the United States, like Adolf Hitler is, to Germany. In my opinion, what won Mr. Biden a second term, was the party's ability to organize people. While Mr. Biden had been given a "bucket list", several pages long, the man showed his talent, by giving authority to select individuals, for programs, which needed to be done. This is why, under tradesmans supervision, the people would begin the work, or restoration, of the battered nation. I think we were about 20% of the way down the list, when the election was at hand. The Republicans had to re-route some of their normal channels, of funding, since some of these were too-closely tied, to Mr. Trump's 2016 win. Between Mr. Bidens skills, and the party, rallying the public, Mr. Biden had an easy win. Even still, we only managed to complete maybe 45% of what was projected. Still, the media would report "This is, still, much more than anyone else has done, recently." Mrs. Harris would be denied the right to run for top office after video footage showed that, in atleast three instances, she had condemned "white priviledge", saying that "Blacks deserved more/better." While various party members DID recall hearing Mrs. Harris speak of racism, and blacks being deserving, no one could remember hearing the woman actually addressing a crowd, with these words. Individuals, yes. Private conversations, yes. Even I could not verify that she had made public comment. Still, the very notion that she MIGHT have, would ruin her chances of running, for Executive Office. The party would have to find someone else, to run. What I liked, besides the volunteer work, was the fact that people, like myself, who contributed to the party, of our talents, received such "freebies" as food and drink. That, and party aid, when we needed help, with government topics. While Bernie Sanders DID contribute to the party, and our success, both the party, and the public, felt that he was just too OLD to run. BY member vote, we would seek someone, in the 35-50 age span. I left such matters to party executives. I just continued working on the projects, which I had started, under Mr. Biden. One, of Mr. Bidens most "controversial" steps was how he responded to Texas never-ending threat, of sessession. When Mr. Biden told Congress to tell Texas, "Either leave the union, or stop with the threats." The media portrayed this as "Put up, or shut up." With its back against the wall, and hoping to save "face", Texas would leave the union, and become an independent republic. A republic which THOUGHT that gas, and oil, prices would keep them solvent, for centuries. The problems, with this, included mass transit, libraries, low-income housing, etc. ALL the programs that the federal government had provided for. Add in the fact that, since Texas was no-longer a state, the oil market required them to sign up, as an "independent". With Texas out of the market, investors would renew the movement, towards electric cars. This would include my suggestion of not just building more hydro-electric units, but of making them "works of art". The better news was that Europe had been improving battery efficiency, for decades. Cars, which originally needed 20, or more, batteries, to operate for a day, now only needed two batteries. Trucks, and Vans, which needed up to forty batteries, now needed only four. Delivery vans would need to charge up, twice daily. For suppliers, this was no problem since most crews needed a mid-day lunch break as well. What this meant, for gas station/convenience stores, was that gas prices had to come DOWN, far enough to make the convenience store the properties main income generator. Un-fortunately, only 25% of the nation had switched, so far. Still, the agency, which monitors fossil fuels emmissions, did report seeing a reduction in atmospheric levels. Not a LARGE one, but a beginning. As for myself, while I had no plans, or aims, at "success", it would turn out that I was on camera, much more than I thought. Even women, who had been "hellish" with me, began acting nicer. I had no idea that, by 2026, I was being seen as an "answer man". BY 2028, I had women asking for my information. What I know is that, by the time Mr. Biden would meet his maker, we had built five, new, super sized, hydroelectric plants. This, and nearly half the cars, in the United States, were electric. By the time Texas re-entered the union, they would find their share, of the oil market, reduced from billions of dollars, to just tens of millions. By this time, over 90% of the nation had restored their credit ratings. The only people still in trouble were those who had been placed into the warehouses. While some just gave up all hope, and their bodies were removed, most began to understand that, to have what they wanted, they had to work. This is why most had beds, and dressers. The rest of the nation was coming out of the "epidemic", with ease. I think that everyone learned some valuable lessons, from this experience. Lessons which, I HOPED would take root, and guide further actions.

THROWN OUT

THROWN OUT! That is what happened to my neighbor. They had spent months boasting of how the only money, they paid the landlord, was the deposit, and first months rent. Both of which were supplied by "other interested parties". What I do know is that my neighbor openly boasted of never having paid rent. In fact, had it not been for the virus, and the moratorium, they would have been kicked out, months before. Another neighbor even had video cam footage of the fact that, after the local water source, cut the persons water off, for non-payment, that my neighbor broke into the line, and re-activated the water. No one was for certain who, or IF, the electric bill was being paid. What we do know is that, with the moratorium coming to an end, and landlords waiting in line, to file evictions, while Congress argued the merits of evicting people, whose jobs the feds had closed down, My neighbor just sat back, and drank some more beer. They really thought that, at the last moment, another moratorium would be at hand. Boy! Were they wrong. ON Monday, December 28th, 2020, Congress still could not resolve its differences. This because Republicans INSISTED upon massive protections, for businesses, while Democrats said that stimulus payments were more important. If anyone can believe it, Congress stayed, in full session, right through Christmas. This because someone had suggested that one side, or the other, was planning to pass a bill, while the others were celebrating Christmas Eve, and Day. Then, come monday, December 28th, the "ax" fell. Without a new moratorium, evictions would pile high, as landlords sought to evict not those who were only job-less, due to the virus, but those whose rent had been far overdue, for months before the virus. Since the police knew that my neighbor had powerful animals, who were trained to attack, aminal control was called in, with tranquilizer darts. When the idiot set the animals on attack, animal control "took them down", with as many as three darts per animal. After this, the fool came out, on the attack. If they had been calmer, they would have had extra days to be ready to move. Attacking the police did nothing but buy my neighbor a ride in a police cruiser. His "partner" would be served the notice. With rent nearly a year overdue, there would be no negotiation. My neighbor was going first to jail, then to court, and then... As I recall, it was Tuesday, December 29th when the truck came by, and dropped off a dumpster. This, we, remaining tenants, would fill with the violators belongings. I just think that they should have PLANNED for this day, as I had, when transferred from my last place. The reason why my move went so well was because I had spent WEEKS, preparing for my move. I had so much stuff all boxed, and labelled, that the movers knew what was what, just by looking. My move took about 25% of the time that other peoples moves took. This is why the packing, of my neighbors belongings, took so long. Nothing was packed, or ready. This is why, instead of a moving van, we received a 30 yard dumpster. With this, a large group, of us, would clear out the unit, with myself covering final sweeping. It would take eighteen hours, to clear the place out, but the mess the person left behind was beyond belief. Walls had been torn out, and the interior so altered that it barely looked habitable. After the dumpster was removed, then came the lock-smith. New locks were installed. While I was not there, for the sentencing, I was not amazed, at all, when word reached me saying that the tenant had gotten so profane, with the court, that the judge added two years, to the sentence. NO early release would be allowed. After the hearing, the idiot even tried to ask the landlord for their stuff back. It was when the landlord said "Try the city dump", that the person understood how much trouble they were in. Not only were they homeless, but their "big plan", to hold a New Years Eve "blow-out", was in ruins. Now, they would have to find another way to earn money. For us, however, this would have been good news, since it meant NO loudspeakers, blasting the neighborhood. No booze flowing, and no one doing anything un-decent in the yard. Like my now-deceased friend would say "If they paid their bills, they would not be in trouble." I agreed, since rent was the very first bill I paid, each month. TheONLY reason why the sentence was not carried out was because the violator was "protected" by a Non-Prosecution Order" Based upon my neighbors supposedly long criminal, history, it would take plenty of "promises", to land them another place. There was even talk of them being placed BACK under a payee. Someone who would make SURE bills were paid. One thing I knew about this kind of people. As long as they had payee's, all was well. The problem was that, once credit was reviewed, too often the people went OFF of payee's, then ended up right back in trouble. Now, it was my ex-neighbors turn. What I do know is that, when the evicted unit was inspected, by a general contractor, the repair bill would be between $30,000, and $50,000. When I got curious and asked "Just for reference, how much just to gut the place, and turn it into a walkway." The contractor would say "That would cost maybe $3,000, to $5,000." Dont ask me why the landlord went with the more expensive price. What I Do know is that, once rigid, baffle-type, insulation, was placed into wall spaces, the noise level, even during the day, went down, by maybe 85%. Odd thing, however. The workers did NOT work, everyday, on the project. Sometimes, they worked only two, to three, days per week. The only thing I knew, for total certainty, was the fact that the person, staying with the tenant moved back with family, at another location. If I had not heard it from a very reliable source, I would not have believed that the ex-tenant was petitioning for return. They were willing to make all kinds of promises, to get back in. This, even after being told that all of their stuff was in the landfill. They even tried to issue false promises that rent would be paid, on-time, IF allowed to return. The court agreed with the landlord, on this. The ONLY way that the tenant would be allowed to return, was after all back rent was paid, as well as the renovations. The back due rent, alone, would cost nearly $4,000. With all the extra renovations, of things the tenant had ripped out, or forced open, the repair bill, for the unit, ended up at $75,000. While the landlord agreed to this, the persons support staff knew that finding such funds would be close to impossible. The tenant had such a LONG, criminal, record, that no one, not even charity, would touch them. Besides, this person was one of those who had been through local charities, so many times, that they were barred from re-applying. Even a federal, hardship, loan, was dismissed. The ex-tenant had no place else to go. As for myself, the ONLY reason why the "hunt" was back on, for me to find another place, was the fact that my support staff were only allowed to operate within the limits of a specific city. If the "top dogs" found out that I was living in a "donut hole" community, I would have lost all services. My own, support staff was thankful that I kept all bills paid, on payday. This would mean that, if my landlord wanted to evict me, they would have to find another reason. While the former tenant was pressed to the max, to find another place to live, my own transition was much more relaxed. My neighbors were not in 1% of the hurry to be rid of me. This is why, with my support staff's aid, we reviewed dozens, of efficiency, and one bedroom, units, all to come up with "Already Rented." No one was certain of what to do when the only place, available, was a full, single family, home. A house, with three bedrooms, upstairs,, and plenty of room. The owner was hoping for a family to move in (and provide more rent). When I asked how much income the house was producing, at the moment, I was told "We could place someone, tomorrow." When I said "Thats fine, but if it is open, next week, consider my offer. It is FIRM." While word had it that my ex-neighbor was housed in a sleeping room, with shared toilet and kitchen, I thought "This is what they deserved. You have to pay rent, to keep a roof over your head." I heard that the ex-tenant complained, mightily, about having to share a bathroom, and kitchen. They claimed that other tenants were "stealing" their food. This is why it was reported that the tenant wanted to move back into their former unit. They even hated the rule about "either you are inside, by a certain time, or you are locked out, until morning." It would be another eighteen months before the landlord would give in. By this time, the place had set, empty, for 35 months. I was cautioned, though: "One police call, of public disturbance, and you are out." I agreed. This is why, the next time I saw my ex-neighbor, and they asked "HOW?" I told them "I keep my bills paid." Now, normally, people, under payee's, stay that way, for six months, then are reviewed. In the case of my ex-neighbor, six months would be extended to a minimum of two years. They HATED the fact that, for every expense that they wanted, they had to ASK the payee. One of the reasons why they were kept, so long, was because their payee would not let them become independent, until they controlled their mouths. The payee had learned, very rapidly, just how foul-mouthed my ex-neighbor could be. This is why my neighbor was handed off to a real "hard-nose" payee. A person, who paid the bills, but refused the tenant even a ride to the grocery store, for supplies. Not until the tenant learned to control their mouth. This is why the trouble-maker pulled some old back packs, and a cart, from a dumpster, then walked to the nearest stores. And, yes, this person was denied a bus pass, after profaning a bus company employee. Now, they had to WALK everywhere. All because of their attitude. While it IS true that my current landlord gave me the worst recommendation, in the world, my new landlord did as I asked, and looked at my residency record. When they called my current landlord, and asked about the dates in question, and why such a "horrible tenant" had been allowed to remain, for so many YEARS, the landlord hung up. This is why my new landlord would say "Lets give it a try." The only "change" I did, to the house, was adding a walkway, to the kitchen door. This way, instead of carrying my bicycle up some dangerous steps, I could wheel it up the ramp. About the only concern, that my support staff had was the fact that, with my second, stimulus check, I had purchased both an "Energy Star" chest freezer, and a close-out model "Energy Star" refrigerator. Unlike my provided refrigerator, which had been re-bult, dozens of times, this unit was only two years old, and plugged in only when shoppers wanted to see the interior. It was on severe price reduction since the store felt that selling it, even at a loss, was better than having to PAY to ship it back. MY old refrigerator, I had placed in a space, off my livingroom. I had it, clearly, marked "PROPERTY OF (my landlord)." My neighbors used their stimulus checks, to pay on bills. Of course, the ex-tenant, when I saw them next, they complained that their worker had sent the entire payment to my landlord. They felt it was a rip-off, that everyone they knew, had done nice things, with their checks, yet they, alone, had been denied even one cent. I must admit that the main place, where I saw this person, was after the public library was re-opened. Once the paranoia, of the "virus" was past, business resumed, and the library re-opened, without much restriction. Since the ex-tenant had no pride, and cared nothing for what people thought, they found it easy to panhandle. While many people suggested that the way the person got their money, now, was by pickpocketting, the problem was that, while the person might have dollars, to eat on, no one could PROVE they had done anything. At least three times, that I knew of, this person also offered me a chance to take part in some "investments". At another point, or two, when they saw my interest, in their current lover, they offered me the person, for the "low" price of $500.00. Now, to be fair, I will add that, both before, and after, the "virus", I had as many as 9 people trying to sell me bicycles, which they had "found". For the low, low price, of just $40, to $50, they were willing to sell me the units. I just made a polite excuse, and rode away. I was not about to buy stolen private property. Once I moved into my new place, I heard word about my old place, and decided to investigate. I found out that, not only were my old neighbors right, about the noise, and trash, but when I saw that the windows were covered, in boards, and was told "They smashed the windows out." The neighbors even showed me how the replacements had ripped the old fridge apart, then dumped it in the rear of the building. What amazed ME was how ALL of the windows were boarded up. Well, that proved that the talk, about the landlord, was correct. They did not care WHO moved in, so long as rent was paid. When I gave my former neighbors my new address, then bid them farewell, I returned to my new address. Here, another neighbor would ask me about my last landlord. It seems that their landlord was doing the same as mine did. That is, except for the fact that my landlord left payments inside the U.S. mail, this landlord was returning rent payments, and taking tenants to court. When the tenants would ask "How would YOU handle this?" I told them "For one thing, stop using personal checks. Use Money orders." When they asked about my last landlord, I told them only the truth. While they thanked me, and departed, it was not long after this, when I learned that my ex-neighbor was under arrest. This time, for Assault and Battery. While they were being charged with Breaking and Entering, and Assault, they told me "While I was off, on errands, my neighbors broke into my room, and stole all of my food. When I got back, and heard what they were eating, then found my door kicked open, that is when I kicked in their door, and stole my stuff back." I knew they were going to mention their previous, criminal, record, and that the police did not believe them. Now, they were going back to court, and, probably, back to prison. Still, I felt no sympathy, for them. After all, if they had only done as all tenants are supposed to, they would have had a decent place to live. With no rent moratorium, to protect them, they would stay in jail, until returned to prison. With their record, they would be lucky to receive parole in about ten years. Still, my former neighbors, and I, watched as the repair crews went about replacing the windows, and so forth. What really angered the landlords was the fact that both the building inspector, and the general contractor, insisted that the original windows were nowhere near "code". The landlords would be charged for modern day windows. They would TRY to charge the last tenant, but these people had been much smarter than my former neighbor. They had "vanished", as in, possibly, having jumped the state border. While my former neighbor had their support try, seven times, to reinstate their Non-Prosecution Order, all seven times, when the judge reviewed the folder, the ruling was the same. Abuse, after abuse, after abuse. Non-Prosecution was designed to protect those who, occassionally, as in, maybe quarterly, or less often, make mistakes. These people cannot be charged. In the end, all my former neighbor could do was bide his time, in prison. When he was released, then he would plan his next move. Until then, he was stuck, in prison.

THE COAST OF THE PANDEMIC

THE COST OF THE PANDEMIC While the most obvious cost, of the HOAX, was financial, what no one had planned for was not even the EMOTIONAL cost, but the physical cost. No, not the overwhelming cost of loss of employment, and housing, but the cost of well-being. A cost which I would bear, just as millions of other Americans bore this cost. People, for exercise was a walk, in the park, or even exercising, on the playgrounds, the lock down had disasterous effects on personal health. While MR. Fauci continued to insist "We must ISOLATE, to prevent the spread, of COVID", what the man was not competent enough to undedrstand is the long term ill-effects, of what was nothing more than "Solitary Confinement". Result, as a DIRECT effect, of forcing people to stay indoors "for the duration", so many people, including myself, would suffer from weight gain, and many, from boredom-based eating patterns. In fact, by the time Mr. Biden took the Oath of Office, in January, of 2021, health care providers were reporting dangerous weight gains, even in NON-infected patients. This is why, when Mr. Bidens own health advisor had stated that "America has gained about five TONS of weight, because of Mr. Fauci's recommendations." When Fauci tried to save himself, by offering to resign, I am happy to say that Mr. Biden tore up the form. This is when Mr. Fauci realized that his career, as a medical practicianer, was over. Problem was, this only dealth with one part of the problem. The real CORE, of the problem, would be getting Americans back outdoors, and back into shape. With the use of masks no-longer an issue, Team: Biden would recruit some of the best trainers, to make video's, reminding the public about weight loss, and health. Not that I needed such motivation. While I KNEW my weight was up, far over 200 pounds, as soon as permitted, I went back on my salad a day diet, and began peddling, just to peddle. Water, and juice, would be my hydration. I set my own goal, of 190 pounds, and vowed to "stick with it." I was not about to become, or remain, one of those over-weight men. The kind who must sit, and lean, all the time. MY sag was placed on notice. With the "danger" of "covid" neutralized, I would be among the first to start hitting the exercise, at full power. Any sag, my belly might have had, would firm up, as I bicycled, and exercised, even more than ever. I KNEW it would be a long way back, to 190, but I was aiming for the "Gold Ring" of good health. I even accepted a free, 90-day membership, at the new YMCA. Like I told staff "The ONLY reason why I have not been doing much, of my regular exercises, was due to the lock down. Now, it is time to get back in shape." While other men came, and went, I remained committed to my goal. It would take nearly four months, but with committment, I would see results. I also found Diane. A woman who, even slightly over-weight, could join me at a salad bar, any time. When Diane would mention "I wish I could get my husband as interested as you are." I told her "IT has to be his choice. You cannot force him. From what I see, though, you have plenty of reason to be desirable, for other men." I think it was two work-outs later, that Diane told me, secretively, "What I really need is a good screwing." When she saw my eyes light up, she whispered "Only if you are serious." She found out how serious I was, when she removed her wedding ring, and smiled, as we entered the bed. By the time we were done, I was weating bullets, while Diane was coated only in light sweat. Both of us were panting. This is when she offered me a deal. "Like I told my husband, for even five pounds you turn into muscle, you can have an evening with me." When I drew her into my arms, asking "How much weight has he lost?" Diane would smile as she mentioned the two had not had sex, in over two months. That would explain why she had been so into satisfying me. While Diane and I encouraged one another to lose excess weight, and firm up, we used three, different scales, to verify progress. Diane wanted to make certain that, if she were being an adultress, that she had proof of her reason. I only found her pot-bellied husband, when a friend took me along, to speak of an "investment". It took me awhile to realize that he was speaking of Diane, since the woman, he described, sound more like the classic Fat Albert. When asked if he minded her (having sex with) another man, he shrugged his shoulders. The problem, with his presentation, was that he was trying to gain investment in a paid health center. This, from a man, far enough out of shape that I could understand why Diane had "closed shop" to him. Add in all of the "potentials", "possibilities", and other "maybe's", and I would rather wager on his wife giving me a full month, of access, to her bedroom. Atleast Diane was REAL. Before going to the "meeting", Diane had asked me over, given me a kiss, and whispered "A down payment". I have to hand it to her husband, he even tried giving out beers, to encourage investment. This is when I told him "Thanks for the talk." then I departed. When I reported, to Diane, knowing that I kept my promise, while saying "You are worth it." Diane drew me into a LONG, DEEP, wonderful, kiss. Diane had hit her fitness goal, already, so, for her, exercise was "maintenance". She wanted to find out who wanted her, most. Her husband, or me. Since I lost about ten, to fifteen pounds, betwen doctors visits, Diane gave me "extra time", for the extra effort. While I did return to being "in shape", just as I had, after being diagnosed with Asthma, while I was getting back into shape, the Republicans were doing what they did best. With a Democrat, in the White House, the Republicans were back to screaming about the national debt. How the White House was spending so MUCH MONEY, on social problems, when the Republicans wanted slash-and-burn politics to leave Americans homeless. Re-building the economy had gone from priority one, to being priority 9,999. What I do know is that, even when her husband did begin exercising, his refreshment, of choice, was beer. How he expected to get back into shape, while drinking beer, is beyond me. What I do know is that Diane warned me "If I give you any more of myself, I might as well marry you." I just embraced and kissed her. By the time I was back, near my goal, Diane realized that, un-like her husband, I was not just TALK. I became as active as possible, by engaging the public. Asking people, in meetings, what they wanted, and how to go about getting it. I also began working with the party, on forming up goals, and priorities. When Diane would mention "I feel like I am your wife, losing you to a mistress." I told her "Dont be silly. What I am doing will aid the nation." When I added "I love you", and kissed her. Diane smiled. Terrific! Now she had an over-weight, and un-caring, husband, who only TALKED of what he dreamed of doing a Lover, who was not only IN shape, but was loving her every chance I had. This, and the fact that, while I conversed, on subjects, Diane found that she preferred being a housekeeper, and a lover. She would the politics to me. She just wondered what her church would think/say if they knew she was an adultress...

THE LEGACY OF DR FAUCI

THE LEGACY OF DR. FAUCI While this man had been chosen as an advisor, to the White House, after establishing a sound career, and reputation, for himself, he would suffer the fate of Benedict Arnold. What most American history present, about General Benedict Arnold, was how he, supposedly, surrendered his troops, to the British, to save his own skin. What most histories do NOT include is the fact that, prior to his surrender, General Arnold was well-known, for LEADING his troops into battle, and for actually Horse-Whipping any officer who showed signs of cowardice, in the face of their enemy. While the truth is that General Arnold had only surrendered his troops when it proved that colonial "intelligence" was as "reliable" as todays, that the general would learn that his soldiers would face off against not twice, or three times, their number, but as many as twenty-five to one odds, that the general would surrender his troops. From that time, to the present, all that anyone wants to remember the general for is this one act. The same would hold for Dr, Fauci. A man, whose judgement, the public had come to trust. The man, who sounded the original alarm, shutting down the United States, as Corona came upon the nation. Had he have held to the original time-table, he would have retired a highly respected physician. His first mistake was that, as COVID tests began to see less and less, of outbreaks, Dr. Fauci would ruin the 2020 holiday season, by insisting that people return to level 1 Solitary Confinement. The doctor insisted that, having families gather, to celebrate the holidays, would be the same thing as allowing COVID a "free pass", in the United States. While law enforcement REFUSED to uphold various governors orders, of going house-to-house, breaking up gatherings, Dr. Fauci would insist that this was no different than watching a thief exit a victims house, yet allowing the thief to walk away with their haul. His worst mistake was in issuing orderrs that Christmas, 2020 be cancelled. He made the mistake of crying "WOLF!", and would, soon, pay. When Americans openly defied the order, to cancel Christmas, Dr. Fauci found himself in a terrible position. A position, which he, himself, had created, with his announcement that America would see "wave-after-wave", of COVID. While outgoing "leader", Donald Trump had given orders that, if the police would not enforce Dr. Fauci's demands, that the White House would back up the demands, if necessary, with lethal fire-power. When President-elect Joseph Biden had been asked his thoghts, on the use of military force, Mr. Biden had smiled, brightly, as he asked "Where is the enemy?" Dr. Fauci would, soon, notice that the numbers, of reporters, covering him, was dissolving, even as he kept saying "I cannot forsee an end to this problem." When asked "When do you forsee allowing people to return to their normal lives?", all the Doctor would say was "I just dont see it happening, any time soon." When the media would ask "You mean, you want to keep the public locked away, for who knows how many YEARS?" When Dr. Fauci would say "IF that is what it takes, then yes, we may have to." This statement was found un-acceptable, both by the media, and the public. DR. Fauci found that he was in real trouble when the news media began questioing his training, and background. Add in the public reaction of "Tell Mr. Fauci where to take his virus, and antidote, and shove them, both!" This is when Dr. Fauci would make the statement, which would end his career. When he would issue the statement : "If we do not quarantine, until further notice, then this will be the end of the United States." This statement would be the end of his credentials, credibility, and lively hood. He would have turned to Donald Trump, for aid, except that Mr. Trump was in just as much trouble. Even his most-valued, Republican, friends had abandoned the Real Estate Developer. While rumor would have it that Dr. Fauci even changed his name, upon leaving Washington D.C., and returning to the private sector, there remained un-verified rumors that the man had to take a minimum wage job, in the service sector. His dream, of retiring, as a well-respected doctor, were just so much smoke. He would live out his days being known as the Doctor, who cried "WOLF!". After President Biden took office, he would start a "chat-room", among doctors, and researchers, world-wide, with the question being "What should the United States really be doing?" When the overwhelming majority stated that "Solitary Confinement" was NOT the answer, and that the best answer was that, used for cold and flu season. Confine the exposed, giving plenty of liquids, and medication, and return to former status. When the president would ask "Do we keep the general public in "Solitary", the doctors were unanimous in saying "Only if you want another civil war in your nation." Upon this acknowledgement, Mr. Biden would begin the orderly process of re-opening the nation, in a safe, and sane, order. The media had found it hilarious that, each time a Republican ran for office, they spoke of cutting social programs, and driving down the deficit, by forcing people into the marketplace. Mr. Reagan had promised to cut the deficit, by half, through eliminating social programs, including Social Security. During the shut-downs, which Mr. Reagan mandated, in order to FORCE Congress to pass his budgets, his promise, to cut the deficit, had, actually, added trillions to the deficit. Mr. Bush, Senior, might have accomplished the task, except that he demanded billions, in spending, to protect the Saudi oil fields. Mr. Bush, Jr. would add several trillion more to this, by invading the Middle East, and bringing Democracy, at GUN-point. Now, Mr. Trump had added about five trillion, with the first stimulis, then faked the public out with an offer, of addtional money (IF the public voted for him), for a second term. Between the stimulis, and the hardship, caused by two, national, shut-downs, Mr. Trump would be remembered as the most "free-spending" president, in recent history. Between the stimulis, and the shut-downs, Mr. Trump ended up ADDING another $10 trillion, to the national debt. Between this, and Dr. Fauci's crying "WOLF!", the Republicans wondered if they should even run another candidate, for 2024. While Dr. Fauci would spend his remaining days, as a service sector worker, Mr. Trump found out that, even with $40 million, of his own dollars, even the Republicans would NOT have him. Two men, very successful, in their own trades, yet total disasters, in the public sector, each bound to permanent isolation. Two lives destroyed, and a nation, which some were considering placing on the auction block. It would take Mr. Biden, Mrs. Harris, and 75%, of the American people, to make a "dent" in all which had been done, wrong. This is why the president said "Dont worry. We can start the work, and leave it in capable hands." The "dent" however, would be the only thing saving the nation from public auction. That, and a minimum price tag, of $25 trillion. Yes, the "debt reducers" had added trillions to the national debt. This left the question of: Would U.S. debt purchasers be allowed to make demands, upon the nation, in the coming years? The only answer that anyone could give was that life was returning to normal, in the United States. Yes, Dr. Fauci had done an excellent job of driving the nation further into debt, than ever. His "reward"? An efficiency apartment, in a low-rent neighborhood. That, and spending his remaining days denying his original identity.

IT FINALLY HAPPENED

IT FINALLY HAPPENED After more than a YEAR, of the HOAx, and the demanded "solitary confinement", which turned holdiay gatherings into nightmares, as elected officials authorized the interrogation, of citizens, whom officials only "suspected" were in violation of the worst, concentration camp rules, since the Nazi Party, of World War Two It was while health care "experts" just kept saying "We MUST isolate, until further notice" that the public began to lose faith. A FULL YEAR, of officials telling the public NOT to gather with families, during one of the darkest times, in American history. This, while politicians FLAUNTED their own resrictions After a full year of being told "You must isolate, to "contain" the "virus", the American people no-longer believed. The final straw came when officials, and "experts", insisted upon invading peoples homes, for any sign of "contamination", that the revolt took on its final form. Friends, neighbors, and others, began abandoning the concentration camp orders, and openly meeting, to renew friendships. When police were ordered to "break up" the gatherings, only a few obeyed, and, of those officers, who did attempt to re-impose regulations, they would be FORCED to withdraw, from a hostile populace. A populace which no-longer cared about badges, or uniforms. When the police were forced to withdraw, and elected officials demanded that riot squads be sent in, to force complaince, no one considered the fact that riot gear does not protect from burning gasoline. This would be what the protestors would open third story windows, and pour on both riot police, and urban assault vehicles, notheir of which was fire-proofed. When the elected officials ordered the military to "restore order", only a limited number, of commanders would obey the order. Of those who did, elected officials would have to give orders that the media be HALTED from re-enforcing the citizens positions. The streets would run red, with blood, of both civilians, and military, as the opposing forces met, face-to-face. When soldiers withdrew, adn officials ordered tanks into city streets, to restore order, what the public saw, on television, was American armor ripping apart American neighborhoods. Fires began spreading, everywhere, as tanks just blasted everything in sight. While elected officials hoped that a few such scenes would force the public to restore law and order, the opposite was, in fact, true. The more that elected officials DEMANDED complete compliance, the more the public revolted. As even more, American, cities fell to rioting, with tanks turning neighborhoods into fiery death traps, the president ordered a special session, of Congress, stating "The people are speaking. WE MUST listen." This, even as health officials held to their position of "Isolation is the only means of conrtol." When the president would say "I dont agree. We have held this nation, under solitary confiement, for too long. The only thing we can do, for now, is let the rage burn itself out." The time, when the president had to give an executive order, was when two governors, who were demanding full compliance, began asking for nuclear attacks, to force submission. The president was very clear, in saying "We represent those people." The president would order the governors removed from office. While the M1-A1 battle tanks had reduced maybe thrity-six cities to flaming disasters, the president would order a cease-fire, ordering the tanks back to base. When health officials would continue to insist "We MUST continue iso..." and the president would say "Shut up. You have caused enough trouble, already." BY the time the president would order a return, to stage 4, and re-open the nation, hundreds of thousands of families would be left homeless, due to attacks, by American tanks. The president would charge the supplies, needed for people to have temporary needs met, to the major medical concerns. The big problem would be with restoring utilities. Some elected officials though that just taking out some power, and water, plants, would bring an immediate halt, to anti-government activity. While tank commanders would say "I doubt that", and tank crews made wagers, that destroying the plants, would only INCREASE violence, still, orders were orders. As a result, somewhere near $500 billion, in fully operational systems would be destroyed, under orders. By the time dictatorial elected officials were ordered removed from office, and the president would ask for a cease-fire, it would take maybe two hours for the orders to be received. After the military pulled out, the president would addresss the nation saying "I have shown good faith. Now, lets see if YOU will make a peace gesture." While rioters would sack oput anyplace that they could, the officials, who had begun this mess, were forced to pack up and, without any rest, ordered to vacate official property. Since the health officials were smarter than this, the health officials went into hiding. The message of "We MUST Isolate" would turn into "Time to begin re-building." While emergency workers would tend the injured, and adults began trying to dig out what was left, of their lives, I would have the president recommend that the cities have workers broken off, into two sections. When children had to be removed from dangerous positions, I recommended that workers be de-tached to do nothing more than make play area's safe, and accessable. When parks were ruled safe, again, children were transported to these areas, while adults continued the work at hand. It would take many months, and with a price tag of maybe $50 trillion, to make the cities whole, again, before the next holiday season. Even with cities still undergoing re-building, come the holidays, churches would become dining halls, as mass was held, among the remains, and families gathered in hope, and prayer, for the coming year. While churches, and hospitals, were placed on TOP PRIORITY, for power restoration, ministers felt it was more important to remember the basics. This is why activities were handled by candlelight. The Pentagon would supply military governors, to ensure supplies were received, and distributed, efficiently. It would take another, full, year, before life returned to "normal". This, even as "research", on the HOAX, proceeded, at a snails pace. Once the media was back on-line, reporters, and op-ed writers would make a starling comparson. While "work", on an antidote proceeded, at a snails pace, the nation had been brought to its knees, and re-built, to full functionality. The media would ask "How is this possible? How can a nation be destroyed, and re-built, in less time that it takes to creat an antidote?" The "experts" who SHOULD have answered this question, had gone into "hiding", among the very people they had sought to control. The "experts" were expert at one thing. That was of lying, and saying "That is another person. We only share the same name. (Thankfully, most of the experts pictures were never printed.) This is why the "experts" became advisors, for the re-construction. The people may have "spoken" but they also listened, when idea's were needed, for re-building. One, of the few good things, to come out of the battle, was the destruction of three coal-fired power-plants. Plants which, for over a decade, politicians had been arguing over whether to spend millions on demolition, or on retrofitting. Since both concepts would have costed millions of dollars, there had been strong opposition, from the Republicans, since either procedure would have meant TAXING the super-rich. Now that tanks had reduced the power plants to nothing more than debris, the "road" was clear. While there was talk of nuclear, the public voted to "Go Solar", instead. The plants, which were, normally in use, only during the day time, when energy consumption was at its highest, agreed to use solar energy. The nuclear community would be all-but shut out, of the re-building. When Nuclear energy would try to remind people of its usefulness, the public voiced its opinion, saying "Remember Hiroshima, Nagasaki, Three Mile Island, Chernobyl Russia, and the Japanese disaster" This is when nuclear left the table. People wanted SAFE power. The OPPOSITE of nuclear. As for food, this was not a problem, due to the enormous reserves, held by the government. What some people just did not understand was why their neighbors received MORE, to eat. Under re-construction policy, the more work that a person put in, the more they, and their family, we given to eat. This is why the low-income, and "working class" received more food than the "rich". It was because, just like in pioneer America, a persons value was based upon how much, or how HARD, they worked. The phrase "A man works from sun-to-sun" became the new mantra of the re-construction. Women were exempt, ONLY if they had pre-school age children. Even some of these women, though, were not about to be "upstaged" by men. Once a day care center was opened, near a re-modelled school, it was agreed that child care woerkers would be given rations, for keeping children safe. As far as motor vehicle fuel went, with no, real, economy, to speak of, the world wanted to offer the United States loans, of fuel. An offer to which the response was "Thanks but no thanks" Instead, the department of Alcohol, Tobacco, and fire-arms would first oversee a contest, for the finest moonshine makers, in any area. With the finest makers chosen, stills would be set up, in abandoned buildings, and trucks began bringing in supplies, while the ATF provided security. The only real problem, that the re-construction had, was the fact that no one, with the except of some very old senior citizens, knew how to operate the decades-old emergency generators. This is why many, of these men were called upon to direct the clean-up of the machines, as well as how to fill the tanks, prime the motors, and engage the circuits. (Things, which computer programmers had no knowledge of) By the time the United States was up, and fully functional, again, some of the same people tried to claim that the virus would be stronger than ever. Problem is that these people had cried "WOLF!" too many times, and insisted upon "endless" "solitary confinement", for an entire nation, for over a year. Now, they had lost all credibility, and no one listened anymore. This is why business got back to business, and the "experts" were left without employment, over their HOAX. This is why Corona was committed to the history books, as a HOAX, similar to the Trojan Horse. Sure, people, still got sick, and some died, but that was nothing new. People had done so since before time was even recorded.

ANOTHER HOAX

ANOTHER HOAX What took even MYSELF a while, to understand was that neither the first, nor the alleged, second, stimulis checks, was aimed at aiding the economy. Mr. Trump had hoped that, giving the public some "free money" would ensure his chances of a second term, in office. While Mr. Trump had intended the public to go out, and PARTY, with the money, his staff had to report that the vast majority, of citizens, were using checks to bring overdue bills up to date. No elegant balls were being planned. Just people, paying off bills. This is why, with the election coming so close, his staff suggested that a story be "leaked", that Mr. and Mrs. Trump had contracted COVID. If the first stimulis check did not secure votes, then, maybe sympathy would. No change is what staff would have to report. This is why a second stimulis check was proposed. Maybe the promise of a second amount of money, would encourage voters to choose Mr. Trump, for a second term. Problem was that, by this time, Mr. Trumps numbers were well into the RED. The man was looking up, at politically broke. This is why, with Election Day looming, Mr. Trump had made it known that more checks would be going out (just as soon as he was re-elected). It would be Mr. Bidens decisive victiory, which would cause Congressional Republicans, to back away, from the deal. They were prepared to reward loyalty. NOT to reward the opposition. This is why Congressional Republicans would fight the stimulis, with all their might. They were not about to reward "treason". This is why the second stimulis checks never went out. The promise was "broken". To Mr. Trump, it had been voters, who broke the deal, by not re-electing him. To voters, it was Mr. Trump, who "broke the deal", by making the promise, then rescinding it. Another mention, that Mr. Trump DID take seriously, was that of using an island, he was developing, for his super-rich clients, and turning it into a private home, for his family. While he never kept his word, about renouncing his U.S. citizenship, his family would have peace, and privacy, on the island. This, even as enough of Trump International land-holdings, were sold, to ensure that Mr. Trump would live out his days, happily. It was no shock, when Melania would file for divorce, leaving Barron with his father, while she returned to her homeland. His older brothers and sisters, would end up raising the boy. It was a good thing he got out, when he did, since Mr. Trump's "board of directors" would report that land values, for Trump developments, were falling, like rocks. The only places, which retained any value, were those who had removed the name of Trump, before his downfall. These sales were the ones which left Donald Trump "Set For Life". He did not care about anything, except his life of luxury. If anything annoyed the man, it would be when his advisors would suggest that he go "easy" on spending money on women, to share his bed. This because Mr. Trump had suggested "I can have any woman that I want. No price too high." Now, he was being told "Be careful of the budget". The time, when Mr. Trump wanted to HOWL was when neither A-list stars, nor B-list stars would visit him. Not after the Stormy Daniels fiasco. If only he had not spent so much time tweeting insults, about people. What I was able to verify, by various means, was that the second round, of money, HAD been for "buying votes". If Mr. Trump had WON a second term, the checks would have gone out, first, to his supporters, then to the rest of America. Sadly, with his loss, the payments were moot. This is why people, like myself, had to put away our "to do" lists, and just keep living as we had been living. Amerticans would breath easier, KNOWING that no stimulis was coming, to cover bills. Just as Americans had been doing, since the nations founding.

DESTINYS CHALLENGE

DESTINY'S CHALLENGE Destiny issued her challenge since her nearly four year old marriage, was going nowhere. She had married Larry, out of high school, since Larry had big DREAMS, of going all-pro, in sports. Larry had even taken his high school to three, national titles. Destiny was sure that, with this as his launching pad, and Destiny, as his support, Larry could have become the next "Refrigerator" Perry. This is why Destiny had married him. She just HOPED that, once the two were married, he would stop rushing through sex, like it was an item, on a "to do" list. She could not understand why he had to "shove it in, get off, as FAST as possible, then whip it out. For two years, she had tried to be a good wife, yet she found that all Larry wanted was a cook, and housekeeper. That, and the fact that, when it was announced, just before graduation, that, for seniors, who wanted to graduate, a drug test would be required. Larry, and other, team, members would tell administrators "We just celebrated graduation. You cant test us, right now." The administrators had said "No test, no graduation." To make matters worse, the very recruiters, for whom the players had wanted to try out, were informed, by administrators, of the young mens condition. The state-wide all-stars would watch as the recruiters would walk away. Still, when Larry stated "I WILL make the nationals", a few team members had agreed. Now, while the men did continue to work-out, what Destiny, and other, women noticed, was that, once married, the men began to slacken off, on work-outs, saying "I need a job." Hoping to use high school status, the men applied for jobs, only to be told "Since you did not graduate, the best I can offer you is entry-level." For wives, like Destiny, this meant that a single time, every other night, turned into weekly. The men, in smaller groups, began considering other ways to break into sports. This while drinking more beer, and eating more snacks. Destiny just wondered how a work-out, where the liquid refreshment was beer, could help a man stay toned. By year number three, Destiny had seen, for herself, that Larry was picking up high school girls. It was no wonder that he did not "need" Destiny. It was during year number three, when Destiny began hearing about a man. A man who was working on his dreams, and working towards goals. While Destiny spotted me, her friend reminded her "Be careful. You are married, and he is not." Still, Destiny did not get the vibe of "I just want a night, with an ebony woman." Now, while I was not, in fact, muscular, Destiny noticed an "inner strength", which made her aroused, about what I had. Destiny might not have gone "All the way", except that some ivory women, in the group, of friends, began telling Destiny "Dont waste you time on that one. He is a homo." When Destiny asked "How do you know? Bad date?" The ivory women would say "NO way. I would never let that homo touch me. No way is he as man. Just look at those pants." Destiny did look at my pants, and she heard "potential" whispered, insided her mind. When an ivory woman would grab Destiny, saying "Dont you understand! He is NOT a man! He does NOT deserve a woman!" When Destiny said "Mind if I find out, for myself?" When the ivory women would say "You are wasting your time. He has NOTHING to give." This lead to the beginning of a wager. A wager in which the ebony women would ask the ivories "How much are you willing to wager that Destiny cannot get him UP?" Destiny listened as the wagers started at $100.00, then moved up, by two, or three, hundred, at a time. A woman took out a notebook, and began listing the womens names, and wager amounts. It was when the wagers reached $10,000, that Destiny would ask "Just to be clear, does the idea of "getting him UP" mean just getting him erect, or does it mean that I let him into my bed." While the ivories would say "Either one. He is NOT a man." It was the ebonies who stated "Lets make it more of a challenge. Destiny, our wagers say that you cannot get him in bed, and have sex with him, inside 24 hours." For Destiny, the question was "How do I get him into bed, without either seeming like a whore, or desperate?" This is when she had an idea. Since her husband would, never, say more about her mail, than that some was junk, and some was important, she had moved into seperate accomodations, when she could not take his daily use of profanity. This, much more than race, would be her "measuring rod", for deciding who her next man would be. Now, while I was just on my way home, from an appointment, Destiny asked me "Would you tell me what is important, in this mail." She even handed me a letter which APPEARRED to have a federal stamp on it. I locked up my bicycle, agreeing to review the mail. When we entered Destiny's place, I did not take much look at the decor. Her smile had my complete attention. When she removed her top, and bra, saying "I feel more comfortable, in this way." I removed my own top. When she saw my bulge, she smiled as she said "Better take those off, as well. Dont want an accident." It was when she saw mine that she removed her own bottoms. This is when I took a chance, drew her into my arms, and gave her a deep kiss, some attention to her beautiful breasts, and a deep kiss, to her womanhood. This is when Destiny recalled the scenes, of passion, from her novels. How long and deep the men kissed, how they carressed, etc. This is when Destiny would whisper "Easiest $10 grand I will ever make." What she liked, just as much, was how I read each piece of mail to her. Even the offers. When she offered me a deep kiss, for doing so much, I made a point of carressing her, as I deepened the kiss. When we made our way to the bedroom, Destiny continued to smile at mine. She even whispered "Welcome home", when I slipped it into her. She had enjoyed everything from the kiss, right through my necking, nursing her breats, and so on. While Destiny won the wager, in less than two hours, she was in no hurry to see me go. This is why we shared food, and relaxation, and I did not depart, until twenty hours after arriving. When Destiny reported in, to her friends, no one had to ask. It was written all over Destiny's face. When the ivories sarcastically said "It took you 20 hours to get him UP." The ebonies would ask, politely "How many times did you get him up?" Destiny would smile as she told how many times we had sex. "It was pure Heaven. This is why I have agreed to more dates." When the ivories got in Destiny's face, saying "You MUST be LYING. He is NOT a man." Destiny got right back in the womans face, saying "Unless you can prove this, to me, I stand by my decision." When the ivory would say "I would wager $50,000 that I cannot get him up, myself, within five minutes." This is when the ebonies would ask "How do you expect to get a man UP, in less than five minutes?" The ivory would say "A REAL man can." The ebonies just smiled. NO one took the wager. Later, Destiny almost KO'd the ivory, after Destiny found out that, once the ivory found me, she grabbed at mine, with such force that any man would jump back. The woman had told me "A REAL man would not have jumped back." When Destiny learned of the act, she told the ivory "You go near him, again, and promise you, you will regret it." Destiny and I became weekly lovers, than twice-weekly, for the next five weeks. Destiny realized that she had found her perfect man. Then came Larry. Him and his "You are MY wife." To which Destiny would laugh, saying "Funny you should mention that, since you have not shown it in years." When Larry tried to grab for Destiny, he was surprised when I stood in his way. That and the fact that, despite his body building, he was growing weaker. When Larry told me "I WILL get you, AND I am taking my wife back." This is when Destiny made us both an offer. "How about this. A contest. Once each month we get together, you each step on a scale, then I measure your solidity. The man, making the most progress, towards a healthy body, wins the month, with me." While I said "Fine by me." Larry offered a profane version of this. While Larry walked away, from this, Destiny would smile as she snuggled up to me. This while saying "I know your condition". True enough, Destiny had been watching my condition for five weeks. She watched as I exercised, daily, ate salads, and joined her in consuming steamed foods. She also knew that I had to be more cautious, in loving her, as my increasing strength made passion even more powerful. She did laugh, as I stated that I should increase my exercising. Destiny told me "Dont bother. You are in better shape than he will, ever, be." I am thinking that this was the truth since I noticed that his sagging belly, was even larger than my solid one was. I did have to ask Destiny if I were seeing things. This when, each month, he climbed on the scale, and it looked to me like his belly was sagging, more. Destiny promised that I was NOT seeing things. Especially when, starting the next month, Larry had to stand with his back, to the scale. His middle had grown enough that he could wrap it around the meter. Now, sure, even Destiny's friends admitted that Larry was doing more exercise. The difference was in our diets. While Larry was known to keep a six pack, beside him, while exercising, as well as eating triple cheese burgers, and super-size fries. Destiny watched as I kept ice water by my side, and ate, primarily, steamed burgers, and HUGE salads. I know it will sound ridiculous, but when I attended an auction, Destiny was concerned about my wagering on a beer cooler. The type which was plug-in. What Destiny did not believe, until she watched, as the fact that I had told her "Just because it is called a beer cooler, does not mean anything." Destiny watched as we filled the cooler with vegetables, making more room, in her "frig" for her stuff. Destiny laughed as she said "If my friends could see this." Her friends, however, were starting a new tradition. While ladies stayed more-or-less fit, it was the men who, like Larry, had increasing problems with standing. Larry might sweat, like a pig, during exercise, but his beer did nothing to help his muscle tone. When Larry complained that I was gaining weight, as well, Destiny stood before him, and with me watching, she poked her finger deep into his growing flab. When Larry would sy "Big deal. All men, my age, have this." Destiny would turn to me, telling Larry "Watch this". She could only push her finger about one eight of an inch, into my middle. For the next eight months, Larry got on the scale, and it reported his "progress". This while, as extra proof, of who was fittest, Destiny would place dumbells before us, and let us set the weight. While Destiny KNEW, from watching me, hopw much I could lift, she had to conceal her laughter when Larry tried to lift. When his case-worker had Larry sign up for a fitness test, Destiny agreed to go along. Larry promised "This way, you can see how good of shape I am in." While Larry huffed, and puffed, his way through the tests, Destiny, and the case-worker had a good idea of the diagnosis. When Larry asked the doctor "Fit as a fiddle, aint I." The doctor would say "Maybe if you were ninety-five. Sir, I would suggest that you lose about 150 pounds, cut down on fried foods, and try water, with your exercise." When Larry would walk out, on the exam, saying "I am going for something to eat." Destiny knew where he was going. Larry did laugh when my own worker would suggest a fitness test, for me. When I agreed, he was shocked, while Destiny smiled. For me, the fitness test was a breeze. I had no problem with any part of it. Destiny enjoyed hearing my fitness report, just as much as my case-worker did. The doctor would only remind the women "Remember, he is NOT twenty anymore. No matter how fit he is." Destiny also found it easy to get used to having me around. This since I only used profanity, when injured. That, and I took the time to seduce her, prior to sex. If Destiny was "annoyed" at anything, it was the times when I was called away, for meetings. While Larry had said "Stick with me (woman) and, when I make it big..." I was the opposite. I discussed plans, with Destiny, to find out how the public might react, but my plans were current. When I was called away, she KNEW it would be important. For Destiny, however, an un-expectedly difficult part would be in regards to her friends. The women who wanted more benefits, more job placement, more child care. More of everything. Once my name, and photo, became known, to the media, the women began asking Destiny to mention things to me. This is why Destiny bailed on the group. The time, when Destiny became politically active was the time when rumor held that grants, for repairs, were being held back, until President Biden signed off on drastic cuts, to public services. While Destiny knew that her mom could spread the news, Destiny had the idea of using the local church. As she promised the minister "No politics. I just want people to know what is rumor, and what is fact." Destiny thought "What harm can a single speaking engagement, at one church, do? After all, she was not campaigning." One speaking engagement lead to another, and soon, Destiny became my local voice. I made sure she knew that I appreciated her, especially in bed. Yes, Destiny did go through more than a few mattresses, and sheet sets, during our time, together. Still, I made her proud of having breasts, and of being a woman. For us, race did not matter. If it mattered to anyone, it was to Larry. The man was on an endless hunt for the perfect (woman). This is why no one said anything to Destiny, or I. Our love was a committed love. Shared by only two people. Lary had so many that no one could keep track. In a way-out attempt, to show Destiny that he was willing to take chances, Larry invited her over, to his place, to see his trophies. Plastic cups, and statues, made of auto parts. Stories, cut from local news. Destiny smiled, knowing how much this meant to him. This is why she did not have the heart to tell him "My man is helping the president, with national policy." Destiny had to laugh, though, when some one spread the rumor that the Democrats were eating caviar, and truffles, etc, while drinking imported wine, and champaign, during strategy sessions. This when she KNEW, from attending some meetings, that the main dishes were either donated, by shops, such as sub shops, or that we ordered in pizza, spaghetti, Garlic Bread, and soda. As for the rumor, of topless dancers, this gave Destiny a wild laugh, since she knew that, during our strategy sessions, the topic was "How to handle (this), or (that)." It ws during Mr. Bidens second year, in office, that Destiny's criminal record came to light. Yes, Destiny had a criminal record, for taking part in a convenience store robbery. Even she admitted it had been a dumb move, as her fellow theives had "cracked" the cash register, all for a lousy $100.00 in small bills. Destiny thought that she would be smarter, taking FOOD, instead of the cash. What she had thought was just a HOAX, was the fact that each item, in the store, had a red stripe. A stripe, which was deactivated, upon purchase. While the other criminals escaped, with their cash, Destiny found that, as she prepared to exit, the door locked, while a voice said "We are sorry. It appears that we forget to release the alarm system." Since Destiny had been an embarrasment, to policy makers, who INSISTED that food stamps were, already, over-budget, she was sentenced to five years, for "Attempted Theft". Since Destiny agreed to work in the prison office, yet never tried to escape, the warden petitioned the parole board, for early release, saying "I need beds, for real criminals." Destiny had served her parole, without incident. Despite this, many employers, and some lovers, would not touch her. It was on the same date that she activated her breasts for me, that she asked "What do you think?" I told her "I did not know you, then. I only know the beauty, who lies beside me, in this bed." Now, while I had been in the habit of checking my wallet, at regular intervals, I had told Destiny about how I LOST a card. This is why I was, always checking. The few times when I did not find my card, in my wallet, and said Dunkoph!", Destiny had reminded me "Check your pocket. Remember at that last store. The rush." I kissed her, and whispered "I love you". Now, while there had been rumor that Destiny's "mother" was part of a coffee clatch, Destiny learned the truth, when invited to join. Coffee may have been on the menu but it was not all there was. While the women did discuss home, and family, they also discussed national issues, as well. Destiny was just happy not to be around so many boozers. Destiny just watched, from a distance, as men, from her own, high school class, went from leveraging themselves out of chairs, to having women assist them. This, as mens bellies got just as big, then bigger, than her own fathers was. Destiny laughed, quietly, as she watched as two men, who had been all-pro, in high school, were being fit for wheelchairs. Destiny's mistake had been agreeing to her parents request, to meet me. Destiny had told them "He's just a friend. Not the man I will marry." Still, when her father saw me, and asked I told him what his doctor did. "A person is never too old to loose weight." While the man lost 150 pounds, what annoyed Destiny was his asking "Why dont you marry this guy?" Destiny knew what she wanted, and I was just between then, and now. When Larry gained enough weight, his legs gave out, just as his doctor predicted. The doctor had warned "Either take off the weight, or get measured for a coffin. Heart Failure is the next step." Now, as his case-worker would say "I can place you on a forced diet, but what good would that do? Once finished, you will just gain the weight back." Larry would say "I will diet when I am ready". As for myself, I got switched, three times, to new doctors. This since my previous doctors kept shoving more pills at me. They kept saying "This is to ensure your safety." I kept myself at 12 meds. Even I know that no one lives forever. I must admit that the more of the delivery food, that I ate, the more I appreciate Destiny. Her cooking just kept improving. As for her bedroom "performance", I could not ask for better. I, still, remember the last time that Larry said "I will start dieting, when I am ready." This came two weeks before his heart gave out. The reason why Destiny was notified was because Larry had not yet removed her from Emergency Contact. This is why, in the middle of the night, Destiny received the call. I had placed Destiny as my contact as well. This is why we would be told "He passed, in his sleep. His heart just gave out." When we left the morgue, Destiny told me "Dont you DARE even consider doing that to me." Since Larry had no one, not even family, he would go into a paupers grave. Only Destiny, myself, and the minister, would be present. I cannot help but find it hilarious that Larry, at half my age, had gone to the grave, before me. Of course, with my family's medical history, doctors could not understand why I had not had a heart attack, years ago. I was told that, like the San Andreas Fault, it was just a matter of time, before I had one. My thought was "Who cares?" I will live as long as I live. Besides, I was serving my country. Destiny just go used to be priviledges, of being the "woman, behind the man". She kept me healthy, and I kept her in the "right circles". Where it would, eventually, lead is anyones guess.