The underbelly is getting bigger …

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and no amount of SlimFast will help. Throughout eternity, there’s always been a seedy, slimy side of society. We knew it existed and called it the “underbelly.” Many of us innocents didn’t know exactly where it was or exactly what happened in that underbelly. It was mysterious, more myth than reality. Unfortunately, that underbelly is spreading rapidly, reaching into our everyday lives. It is insidious. It appears immune to treatment, like a new age virus that no longer responds to treatment. It’s not just politics, an obvious culprit, which is so slimy and hateful it’s destroying our country. It’s not just child and animal abuse, too depressing to discuss here. It’s not just the terrorists waiting to take us down. It’s the minor nitpicky things in our daily lives, sometimes right in our own neighborhoods and homes, that are being threatened. I’m sure you can relate: On any given day, my phone calls include “To avoid arrest, press one now to speak with an IRS representative, and have a blessed day.” I love the religious touch. My emails include one I got this morning, alerting me my package was ready and to schedule delivery. There is no package ready but it’s truly depressing how many predators out there are making a good living by trying to destroy mine. Anyone remember Rachel from Card Services? For years her recorded voice called me regarding my account. What account? I haven’t heard from her in quite a while. Hopefully, she’s in the slammer. When we think underbelly, it’s no longer just the drug dealers, prostitutes, rapists, human traffickers, petty thieves, etc. It’s that gal at the other end of the phone trying to screw you out of your money or steal your identity. It’s that guy stealing your purse at Walmart. It's that bully making your kid's life a living hell, or that creep in the parking lot hijacking your car. There’s really little left that’s safe or sacred anymore. Terribly depressing. Sorry for the rant. Image: Pixabay