i did see something this morning, but it was smoky and way too small.

so, i got home and decided i was going to be stuck here for the month, after all. so, i called my landlord to explain i was willing to pay the balance, and i didn't get instructions on payment this month, as i usually do.

"but, you haven't been paying the rent."
"there was a court order. if you do the math..."
"i thought you just weren't paying rent."

see, and i've known this all along. i've explained my reasons and behaviours very clearly to these people, and they're just ignoring her majesty's court altogether, as though it doesn't exist.

and, what is at the root of this is just absolute ignorance of the legal system in this country. i've stated this repeatedly: the basic entry point of ignorance in this society is what we call "libertarianism". that is where ignorance starts. they don't understand anything besides this archaic nineteenth century concept of contract theory...

i made a complaint. it was ignored. i sought relief. it was granted. they ignored it. so, i withheld. and, now i owe them $50 to balance it out.

"...it's a $50 balance. so, should i come in to the office and pay it or...."
"i'm going to have to call the owner."
"but, if you do the..."
"i have to call the owner. there's a holiday monday, so it will need to wait until tuesday."

& maybe i've still got time to get out of here, after all, then.