83 Numbers From 2013 That Are Almost Too Crazy To Believe

Investment Watch Blog ^ | Dec 16, 2013 | Michael Snyder

[BAW]

During 2013, America continued to steadily march down a self-destructive path toward oblivion. As a society, our debt levels are completely and totally out of control. Our financial system has been transformed into the largest casino on the entire planet and our big banks are behaving even more recklessly than they did just before the last financial crisis. We continue to see thousands of businesses and millions of jobs get shipped out of the United States, and the middle class is being absolutely eviscerated. Due to the lack of decent jobs, poverty is absolutely exploding. Government dependence is at an all-time high and crime is rising. Evidence of social and moral decay is seemingly everywhere, and our government appears to be going insane. If we are going to have any hope of solving these problems, the American people need to take a long, hard look in the mirror and finally admit how bad things have actually become.

#1 Most people that hear this statistic do not believe that it is actually true, but right now an all-time record 102 million working age Americans do not have a job.

#2 Because of the lack of jobs, poverty is spreading like wildfire in the United States. According to the most recent numbers from the U.S. Census Bureau, an all-time record 49.2 percent of all Americans are receiving benefits from at least one government program each month.

#3 As society breaks down, the government feels a greater need than ever before to watch, monitor and track the population. For example, every single day the NSA intercepts and permanently stores close to 2 billion emails and phone calls in addition to a whole host of other data.

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[WVKayaker]

I notice that the windows all have cages on them. IS there a burglary problem?

Like anywhere, thieves look for easy targets. In my neighborhood here in Gulfview Executive Estates, Davao City, there are more than 1000 homes, from very modest to very extravagant. Most have fences and bars on the windows. But, that seems to be common all over the Philippines, from my observations.

Adjacent across a creek with a foot bridge, there is a much poorer section. But, security is good here in our subdivision, and I hear little of burglars nearby here. Also, the Mayor in this city is known to be no-nonsense with criminals. There is allegedly a death squad to eliminate drug dealers and the like.

Also, my new best friend here, now, is a retired General from the Army, who teaches new Police recruits on various subjects. He is my "godfather" and insures my personal safety! He lives two streets away, but is here most days for my fresh-brewed Barako Kape' (quite tasty coffee grown in Batangas Province, which I order and have shipped to me already roasted)! Also, I have a Policeman living across the street!

I'm not worried!

[hopespringseternal]

What 25% of women would date an unemployed man?

My sister, but she is a democrat and always in search of an even bigger loser.

[B4Ranch]

What me worry? LOL hahaha I’m glad that you have got everything sorted out and protection is not a concern. It sounds as if your business is getting ready to take off. Best of luck to you. Remember not to keep too much cash in the till.

Merry Christmas

[meadsjn]

“approximately 75 percent of all American women do not have any interest in dating unemployed men.”

What 25% of women would date an unemployed man?

Yet, 40.7% of women who got pregnant went out to find the most deadbeat retarded subhuman scumbag they could find to knock them up.

Percent of all births to unmarried women: 40.7%

[stanne]

It just screams at me it’s so obvious. This generation thinks its so smart living off the tech advances invetex by people educated in the 30s to 60s.

But they are so far behind former generations in so many if not in all ways of civilization

Women can mate purely physically, taking on sex as entertainment, and just kill the baby while the father takes off

This is viewed as advanced.

While men of every former generation would not dream of being able to get a girl without being gainfully employed. And her father would step in if she weren’t wise enough to obstruct, particularly if she weren’t wise enough to tell him to take a hike

Now, its news that 75 % of women wouldn’t date a guy who was unemployed when it should be a couple of digits off from 100%

Sick

[WVKayaker]

Remember not to keep too much cash in the till.

Never do, but the General is assisting me in arming my GF's brother, who is about 6 ft tall, and will make an excellent security guard. It is also common that most businesses here have armed guards at the door or gate!

[Mark17]

The lady excitedly responded “Oh, you’re single then.”

That is pretty close to the truth. I worked for 25 years in a California prison, and I used to wonder how many of those criminals got good looking women, and for the most part, the women got treated like crap. I guess some women think life with a bad guy is exciting or something.

[Mark17]

Eric, you need to come here to see for yourself. The pictures in post 14 were taken by the beach, 5 minutes walk from my house. I chose Davao City for several reasons, cost of living mostly. It seems to be the economic hub of Mindanao, if not the entire Visayan region. The mayor does tolerate any foolishness from anyone, so it is a good safe area. Me and my buddy both know police officers. The cops do not go around shooting your dog and do not hassle law abiding citizens. Just don’t expect it to work like the US, but I have a home phone, cell phone, high speed Internet access and satellite TV. It works for me.

[MosesKnows]

End of discussion

Beautiful!

This substantiates my belief that there is a huge difference between teachers and educators. You are an educator.

[Lakeshark]

I would like all of my money back, adjusted for inflation and paid with the proceeds of the investments that I would have made at the time I was taxed, to the present.

That would be nice, but................I'd just take the money back if that's what they offered. Period. Just get out of my wallet.

[CodeToad]

“According to the most recent numbers from the U.S. Census Bureau, an all-time record 49.2 percent of all Americans are receiving benefits from at least one government program each month. “

I believe they included military pensioners in that number.