“No, they do not seem to be responding with any public announcements as of yet. We do know that the Federal Government has contacted them about what to do in the event Alex does hit at the strength Jack predicted. However, no concrete plans have been put in place, at least at the moment. No public announcements have been made either.”
“Do we know what those plans are yet, or have any idea what the Federal Government has suggested?”
“No we do not John. I think the people who are leaving are the believers and the ones that can afford it. The others are waiting for the government to tell them what to do or where to go. I might also mention John, that there are no hotel rooms anywhere within fifty miles of San Antonio, Dallas, or even Austin. That may well be a problem in the next few days and the government will have to step in to ensure that there is shelter for these people.”
“Thank you Maria. We will be getting back with you.”
“Thank you John. This is Maria Schroeder reporting from Houston, Texas.”
Turning back to the anchor desk from the monitor, John said, “We will be going to Biloxi, Mississippi, where according to Jack, the second hurricane will hit on the 14th. It too is supposed to be a category four. You may remember that Katrina not only destroyed New Orleans, but also Biloxi, Mississippi. It destroyed not only the Infrastructure, but also the casinos and tourism, which is the lifeblood of their economy. Now once again, it appears they are in the bull’s eye for another disaster. This also means that New Orleans, which is only ninety miles away, may have a repeat of Katrina.”
“Tonight we have as a guest here in Kansas City, Professor Marlan Anderson, Dean of Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology Colleges at Columbia University in New York.” John turned to the Dean sitting next to him at the anchor desk and asked, “Professor, with two major hurricanes most imminent of a total of seven, is there anything of significance that sticks out for you that you could share with the audience?”
“John, what I can say is what is happening is almost totally impossible with the knowledge that we currently have. However, multiple storms coming off North Africa during hurricane season is not that abnormal. In some cases, we have had four or five active at any given time, but in those cases, they usually went out to sea in the Atlantic and not hit the mainland of the U.S. Now, like you and everyone else, I have listened to Jack’s predictions on your show. I think several things are tied in here that most people did not catch. The first is the warming of the poles, which in turn makes it warmer here. That also warms up the oceans. So how do we predict bad hurricane seasons? Simply put, when the water temperature rises we have more, which is what is happening now. You may note the water temperature was already the highest recorded ever, in the past hurricane season. We also can add that the rains in Northern Africa are also putting an abnormal amount of moisture in the air there.”
“In normal circumstances, as low pressure systems blow off the continent of Africa, this increases tropical depression activity. It is normal for tropical waves or troughs of low pressure to move westward across Africa, but normally they do not pick up moisture over land. However, after these troughs reach the warm waters of the Atlantic, they would then get massive amounts of water vapor and heat energy from tropical waters. This in turn forms tropical storms and hurricanes.”
“What’s different here is that there is moisture already in the atmosphere, because of the rains in North Africa. Now, by the time these troughs hit the Atlantic, they are already forming, are quite powerful, and appear to be coming one right after the other. Therefore, what I am saying is that Jack predicted rain there for thirty days. The hurricanes and the temperature changes at the poles will also last 30 days or so. They will all begin and end, almost in the same time period.”
“So what you’re saying Professor, is that if what Jack predicted does happen, it was a very well thought out strategy?”
“Yes John, that is right. The rain in Northern Africa and higher temperatures will result in much more powerful hurricanes. It may not have happened this way otherwise. In addition, as a footnote, with all this rain, comes the issue of locust plagues. That scenario had been suggested before, if it were ever to rain like this in Northern Africa. If that happens, it could destroy the entire food crop for a continent. However, this for the moment, is still conjecture. It is something we may want to keep an eye on.”
“That’s very interesting Professor. We had not thought about the moisture having that effect on locusts hatching, but I, like you, remember hearing something like that before. But Professor, regarding the rains and hurricanes, what is your take on the chances of it happening exactly as Jack said it would?”
“Based on science or based on Jack?”
“Best guess Professor.”
“Almost 99.999 percent in both cases, I am afraid to say. In addition, based on Jack’s education, he had to have had help from somewhere; his God or some other power. There is no way he could have understood that all these factors needed to be present for this to occur.”
“Thanks Professor.”
John turned back in his chair, faced the camera and said, “When we come back, we will go live to both Biloxi, Mississippi and New Orleans, Louisiana.”
Chapter 111
6:45 PM EST Day three of 1260 New York - The Network News Corporate Offices
“Sam, let me tell you what is occurring,” Joe Biggman, President of The Network said. The ratings in the past couple of days have Bear News not only maintaining the market share, but nine out of ten TV’s are tuned into their network, almost around the clock. Even among our normal shows, which used to be in the top ten, we have seven that are not being watched. Our news rating is almost nonexistent, and that is a problem.”
“Yes it is,” Sam said. “So what are we going to do about it, Joe?”
“We tried last night to break the story of the bomber sales to Israel, where the President traded Jack South’s release in exchange for the planes. Nevertheless, the viewership was limited, even for something that would normally be a big controversy. I tell you Sam, if someone dropped an atomic bomb on Moscow today and we reported it first, no one would pay any attention. I do not know what to do. This idiot anchor I have screwed us royally with his attitude on Monday. We had the person in our hands and we would have been the number one network in the world. No, he and that idiot producer really screwed us up big time.”
Sam leaned back in his chair and realized that what he had to say, he wanted to make sure Joe understood. You did not become owner of the largest network in the world and build it into a powerhouse over the past twenty years by letting a situation like this destroy you. Sam, like his last name Gold, had capitalized on his abilities from early on in his life and was a self-made billionaire, and a member of The Waldger Group. He knew that what had happened had been done on purpose and that Jack and his supporters knew Brad Williams would lose it and go off. They set him up pretty good. That was the problem with success, it went to your head and instead of working the person, which Brad should have done, he just thought he could do as he pleased and did not look at the broader picture. Not good. He then turned his attention back to Joe.
“Joe,” Sam said, “They set this up to happen this way. I mean the South people, or whoever they all are, knew what they were doing and they did it on purpose. You and I understand that we help shape public opinion and we make and break people on this network. That also goes for companies, countries, politicians, and just about everything else. We are the media and have been for several years and will be again.”
“Yeah Sam, I know what we do. And we have done it well and also know how to follow instructions well, but I am still angry and upset about it.”
“Well don’t be. Very soon South will become the most hated man in the world and we are going to help that happen. Do not forget we have not only The Network, but also most of the radio stations, and many of the larger newspapers. We have all our people working on Jack’s destruction as we speak. I am sure
you know Mr. Waldger and his power. In time, perception will change and I need you here to make sure that when it does, we hit this person and his group as hard as we can and turn public sentiment against him. Then people will watch us.”
“Now, on another subject, we need to relocate the entire team from New York to somewhere else. Jack is always right and New York will be a disaster. Any ideas, Joe?”
“Everything on the east coast is out and we need broadcasting abilities for a long period of time. I do not think that portable field systems will work for a long-term situation. It appears that the safest area is in the Midwest, so I would say our best bet is Chicago. We can oust our affiliates from their offices. There is also plenty of other office space in and around Michigan Avenue, where they are located. So I would assume that would be best.”
“Good choice,” Sam said. “Start it moving. We don’t have a lot of time.”
Chapter 112
7:20 PM CST Day three of 1260 Kansas City, Missouri - Liberty Memorial, Anchor Desk
John did the spot interviews from the Gulf coast area and the day’s breaking news along with commentaries on Jack and news of the pilgrimage to Kansas City. He was in the process of doing the summary part of the program. “This just about wraps up this portion of the news for today in our extended broadcast of our coverage from around the world of the Jack South phenomenon. We do have some other news we need to pass on. This is just out from the AP and it says that SEC chairperson, Gordon Bermann, and Weiymer Weinstadt, the Federal Reserve Chairman, are going to allow the markets to open again on Monday. They are moving all the operations to Chicago, Illinois where they will share space with the Chicago Stock Exchange. The Federal Reserve Bank of New York is moving to its affiliate in Chicago, known as the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago. All operations normally conducted in New York and Washington D.C. will now be done from there. Also, just coming in across the wire, most banks and high profile financial companies from Wall Street in New York, are temporarily moving to Chicago or Dallas, Texas. We will provide more information on these developments as they become available.”
“On a similar note, Bear News will also temporarily be moving its headquarters from New York to the Kansas City area, where we will continue to follow the unprecedented news of the self proclaimed Witness of God, Jack South. Tomorrow evening’s newscast will be starting at 5:30 p.m. CST here, from the stage where Jack South wants to talk to the world at 7:30 p.m. We do not know how long this broadcast will be, but from the time Jack steps on the stage till he steps off of it, we will be broadcasting live and commercial free for that period of time.”
“Goodnight America and the world. We will see you tomorrow.”
Chapter 113
7:40 PM CST Day three of 1260 Kansas City, Missouri - City Center, Jack South’s Suite
We had gotten to the hotel about an hour ago in the military transport. The normal process of checking in did not occur. Veronica simply handed me the hotel key card for my room. She then told me that it was on the 24th floor overlooking Liberty Memorial Park. Since it was still daylight, I could see from my window that work was continuing at the Memorial in preparation for tomorrow night’s event. I also saw what looked like a choir practicing on the stage, which meant Thomas was down there also. That made me feel good. I knew he was doing a great job.
I had decided not to go and see my family or have them come here until at least Friday, but most likely Sunday. Since The Waldger Group had decided to have an impromptu meeting in Kansas City following tomorrow’s events, the city would probably still be full. When The Waldger Group was in town, there were always protesters in the same city. They would have signs that said, ‘No one World Government,’ ‘We are not your Slaves,’ ‘Antichrist,’ and so on. So, the city would stay in turmoil for some time. I thought that since they were leaving on Sunday, I might be able to slip out then and go see them.
I was also not sure where I was off to next. I wanted to go to California and see if I could help some, but I was not sure of my agenda. It seemed the only person who knew it was Veronica. It seemed that Gabriel and Ariel were gone, and from what Veronica had told me, I was on my own. I was not sure about that, but I guessed I would find out soon enough as to the next steps in my journey. I did know we were also waiting on permits from cities around the world where I could hold more rallies, but I did not know the status on them.
I had enough time also to watch part of the Bear News special with John. I watched with intense curiosity about how the major companies were moving operations to Chicago and other Midwestern cities. I guessed they felt that was safer than being near the coast.
The stock market move interested me also. For last week, prior to my interviews on Monday, the bulk of my winnings had been converted through money exchange markets from dollars to Euros and yen. With the run on the dollar before the markets closed on Monday, I had nearly doubled the cash available by my broker to almost a billion dollars, or I should say, half a billion Euros and Yen, and coupled with buying oil that went right through the roof, I had made even more. I suppose one could accuse me of insider trading, but I was not sure that acts of God were included in criminal charges. However, the fact still remained that I did know what was going to happen and no one else did.
This was a good thing, I supposed. The rally was costing a lot of money. This one alone was reaching thirty million American dollars and I had hundreds more to do over the next few years. All I would be doing was traveling, speaking, and so on. I had many people to convince and not a whole lot of time in which to do it.
Supposedly, Shraya would be putting on disciples. If I understood Revelations correctly, over 144,000 converts from Judaism to Christianity would also be preaching the gospel throughout the world, with Shraya of course, and me. However, when God’s time ended and we were gone, all that would be left were the converts. God and the Holy Spirit would then be gone and the powers of the Antichrist and his False Prophet would be all that remained.
I also wanted to call home to my wife and kids, but I avoided it, for I was worried about their safety. There was always that possibility that they would be used as a wedge against me. This would put them in danger. I did not want that, so I guessed the best thing was not to lead people to them and let them be for now. I really wanted a hug from them; but that was not going to happen anytime soon.
Thinking about all of it was giving me a headache. I still had not studied for my sermon by reading my copies of the papers Gabriel had given me and which the Israelis had copied. I really needed to get it done. I grabbed the binder, opened it, and started reading God’s words and symbols. I began absorbing what I was to say and do.
Chapter 114
7:30 AM EST Thursday June 4th Day four of 1260 Camp David, Maryland - President Richard Stevenson’s Office
Richard awakened early at 6:00 a.m. at his temporary seat of government, Camp David. He had a tough time sleeping. Everything that was taking place was going on inside his mind, and it would not shut down. He had gotten up and figured he would get a head start on the day. Being President of the U.S., at least for now, was like being President of the world. Everything that was occurring in the world was routinely put on his desk daily, and the past few days had been overbearing. He was in his office going over the day’s news that had been prepared for him. It was snippets, in synopsis form, of what was going on in the country and the world.
There were one-liners such as, “The President of Egypt declares martial law in Cairo,” and “Evacuations starting,” then the next country and its similar scenarios, and so on. There was also the information about moving key parts of the banking systems from New York to Chicago; and of course, the latest on the Jack South phenomenon he was attending tonight in Kansas City.
His thoughts were interrupted by a knock at the door. The Secret Service Agent stuck his head in and said, “Secretary of Defense, Clinton Albiger is here with Vice President, Alvarado Johnson.” The door opened even wider and the two men came
into the office. Richard motioned for them to have a seat on the easy chairs as he moved from behind his desk to sit by them.
“Coffee, juice, or anything gentlemen?” he asked as he pointed to the table against the wall.
“No, thank you,” Clinton said.
Alvarez got up to get something. As he walked across the room, he asked, “What time are you leaving for Kansas City, Mr. President?”
“Around 2:30 or so. They are flying us from here to Air Force 1. Then we are flying direct to Kansas City.”
“Are you staying at the City Center?”
“Yes, till Sunday morning, then back here to Washington.”
“I hear rumors,” Alvarez continued as he poured some coffee into a cup, “that you are addressing the nation on Monday to relate the plans we drew up over the past couple of days.”
“Yes, that is what is supposed to occur. I wanted to wait and see what the summit with The Waldger Group had for us before I did that. “
“Good move,” Alvarez said. “I think that will work well. It also gives us more time to see what Jack is all about and what his next agenda may well be.”
Alvarez finished getting his coffee then came over and sat down by Clinton. Then Richard said, “The reason I wanted both of you here today is that since I am going to be gone, and as you both know that when I am away, the protocol is that the Vice President stays here in case something goes wrong. I wanted to make sure we were on the same page if that did occur. The other thing, Clinton, is our military issues with all of these predictions are bothering me. I need to know if we have any of the plans in place that we discussed. I wanted Alvarez to also be aware of those plans in case there is a problem.”
“I wouldn’t worry too much, Richard. You will be quite safe in Kansas City,” Clinton said. “But I do understand the importance of letting the Vice President in on what we discussed.” Turning his body to face Alvarez, he began, “We are very concerned that some will feel we are weakened by these events that may occur in the next few weeks. What I am saying is that someone may well try to do something; not necessarily here, in the U.S., but at some of our bases located around the world. Therefore, we have come up with a contingency plan in the event one of our bases is attacked. We will respond rapidly from our aircraft carriers or submarines, and with a strong show of force. This means we will bomb the hell out of whoever is responsible, no diplomacy at all. This way the world will know that regardless of our domestic issues, we are still the big kid on the block.”