The Dawn of a New Great Depression: Observations on Our Economic Landscape

Hello everyone,

Let’s have a candid discussion about the current state of our economy. Are we not witnessing what could be considered a slow-motion collapse? This isn’t merely a recession or a fleeting economic setback; it feels more like we’re entrenched in what could be termed the greatest depression of all time.

The job market is dismal. Real wages have been stagnating for two decades, making homeownership a distant dream—unless, of course, you’re willing to make drastic sacrifices. Meanwhile, student debt traps many in a seemingly inescapable cycle. Despite claims of “transitory inflation,” the cost of living has surged, and it feels like we’ve been enduring this transition for at least three years.

It’s alarming to see billionaires and the ultra-wealthy preparing for potential upheaval. They’re investing in bunkers, private islands, and underground food supplies, seemingly having foreseen the societal shifts that lie ahead.

We’re also witnessing a gradual decline in the value of the dollar. Countries are increasingly moving away from it as Saudi Arabia signals a reluctance to sell oil in USD, and other nations like China and Russia are forging their own financial alliances. The BRICS countries are stepping up their influence, and the once-dominant petrodollar system appears to be in its twilight years, yet this crucial conversation remains largely absent from mainstream discourse.

History has shown that every fiat currency eventually loses its value, and we might just be next in line. While the Federal Reserve continues to print money and quietly bail out banks, ordinary citizens face dire consequences over even minor overdrafts.

Each time the financial system falters, it seems that the war machine kicks into gear. Such patterns have repeated themselves before both World Wars, and we find ourselves amidst rising tensions in various global hotspots today—Ukraine, Gaza, Taiwan. War serves as a means to ‘reboot’ the economy, divert public attention, and redistribute wealth, adhering to a playbook that’s old but effective.

There’s a narrative at play that shifts the blame away from systemic failures. Instead, we’re fed stories of external threats—be it Russia, China, or cyber hackers—while our own systems quietly dismantle. Simulations and planning exercises like Event 201 and Cyber Polygon are open secrets, yet the general populace remains unaware.

On a local level, small farms and businesses are being systematically disabled by overreg