Collapse Update - Monuments Close, Military Cut, DHS Surplus

The Dollar will lose reserve currency status.
The  problem with this is that we will then have to pay our debts and will be unable to print money.  Get your hard assets now.  New order on the horizon.

Almost 11 Million on Disability
When you have the chance to collect your social security early, like by age 20 or 30 why would you want to work.  There are people doing this and still working on the side so it is nothing but a  transfer of wealth from the working class.  Expect this to end someday when the collapse occurs.

Budget Squeeze both National and Statewide
The death of an Empire appears close when you can't bother to honor those who sacrificed.  U.S. war monuments decay and funding dries up.  Obama phones, cash for illegals, and money to our future enemies in the Middle East are still easy to justify though.  I wonder when Arlington will get hours reduced and maintenance cut, but I expect no time soon since the Kennedy Brothers are there.

Downsized Military - Supersized Department of Homeland Security
U.S. sees a reduced size and scope of the military.  These budget cuts and reductions come as untold billions are wasted in the name of  homeland defense which is more of a domestic security force currently used to manage the populace.  The government is turning on the population within the borders rather than defending it.  DHS has a near 100 billion dollar budget but can't seem to find a way to protect the borders.

Woman With Knife Shot by Police
Costco worker becomes agitated and acts threatening with a knife is shot by the police.  This is another case of an incident where less than lethal force may have been sufficient.  Remember, the police are focused on their safety first, not yours, and certainly not if you are acting strange.    Odds are this woman was on medications or had a psychological issue.