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More flow definitions

As you know, I've said repeatedly that flow changes the way terms and vocabulary are used. Things like "fear" and "decision" no longer exist or are redefined.

Well, here's a business example of how this is working as well:

Rental car agencies are going through a huge crisis as they are unable to meet the demand for economical cars. People asking for fuel efficient vehicles are being given gas guzzling SUVs instead because there simply are not that many economical cars to go around.

What does this have to do with flow? 

Because, for roughly the past 18 years, it was always considered an "upgrade' to get a bigger, more gas guzzling car. Even six months ago you would pay a premium to upgrade to an SUV.

Now that definition is being turned on its ear, and the rental car agencies can't give away their "upgrades" of gas guzzlers. 

So in the future the term "upgrade" will apply to the most fuel efficient cars, with premiums going for gas sippers like the Prius and even the Ford Escape hybrid.

It's just more proof that the world is changing and what was thought to be set in stone never was since it was never based on flow to begin with.

David Weber channeling The Rishis

Why is gas so high?

This question hits right at the core of flow. Why? Because even though literally the world is being crushed under the high cost of gas, no one seems to know why. So each entity involved with finding (or offering) a solution comes up with their own story.

OPEC says it's because of speculators and has nothing really to do with them. The oil companies say that is a lie and that infrastructure is to blame - they need MORE money to build more refineries and such to keep up with demand. The Republicans say just use ethanol and start drilling for oil anywhere in the US (and on the coasts) and everything will be fine. The Democrats side with the speculator argument.

This is where flow comes in. You may never know the real reasons, but through flow you can sort out propaganda and hidden agendas. The oil company argument is easy to see through, especially since you don't see them truly advancing alternative fuels (contrary to their public relations campaigns). OPEC's argument is slightly more believable as they risk people not consuming gas in the quantities they used to - OPEC can't raise gas to prices people truly can't afford. And so on.

Of course, through all this you seldom read of anyone asking the consumer to cut back in any way. The US consumes more than 1/3 of the world's energy resources, and unbridled consumption is seen as a right, not a privilege.

Yes, it will ultimately sort itself out. But in the meantime, make sure you follow flow rather than simply by the spin put out by public relations companies and their clients with agendas.

David Weber channeling The Rishis