Economic collapse

[Nesikep]

Aaron, My bad, I knew they were selling the rest of it, didn't realize it happened already.

back when my dad came to Canada from Switzerland in 1966, he paid 1.40 swiss francs for a canadian dollar.. now it's the other way around... the swiss franc is slightly above par with the USD... could it be at least partially because Switzerland has a gold-backed currency? Industry in Switzerland has taken some major hits (mechanical watch factories in the late 70's with the advent of digital watches is just one example).

The great argument for selling off gold stocks is that gold doesn't accrue interest, while the paper money it can be sold for does... who cares about stability.

Another great myth are gold certificates.. there are far more certificates issued than there is gold to cover them.. it's fractional reserves all over again.

My old man happens to be very informed on the conspiracy theories.. I am a bit more moderate.. I just don't believe anything.. and a lot of it is very plausible.

 

[TexasBred]

If the American truly collapsed just think of the old Soviet Union. That will be us.

 

[backhoeboogie]

If the American truly collapsed just think of the old Soviet Union. That will be us.

Maybe we ought to trap a bunch of feral hogs. Pen them up. When Uncle Sam takes the cows and chickens, he can have the hogs too!

 

[TexasBred]

If the American truly collapsed just think of the old Soviet Union. That will be us.

Maybe we ought to trap a bunch of feral hogs. Pen them up. When Uncle Sam takes the cows and chickens, he can have the hogs too!

Dam sure wouldn't starve would we but might have to kill a possum occasionally for a change of pace.

 

[Cross-7]

If the American truly collapsed just think of the old Soviet Union. That will be us.

How so ?
What era ?

 

[TexasBred]

If the American truly collapsed just think of the old Soviet Union. That will be us.

How so ?
What era ?

When did the USSR exist?? But in the long run I think the government will implement martial law. Fighting between civilians and government forces break out nationwide. Maintaining more than a 30 day supply of food is considered hoarding and is illegal. Severe poverty and starvation become a common sight..... The government offers marginally acceptable food, water and shelter in exchange for your Freedom, Liberty, and Independence. Democracy ends and a Socialist form of government takes over under the guise of fixing society's problems with the false promise that peace and prosperity will return better than it has ever been..... A Totalitarian regime assumes power and the individual freedoms and liberties once enjoyed by the people are completely eliminated.

 

[bball]

Tytler's theory set forth a cycle that every democracy goes through, which goes like this. Tytler said the cycle starts out with a society in bondage. Then it goes in this sequence:
Bondage
Spiritual Faith
Courage
Liberty
Abundance
Selfishness
Complacency
Apathy
Dependence
Then starting over with Bondage


I think I have posted this before......seems fairly accurate

 

[Cross-7]

If the American truly collapsed just think of the old Soviet Union. That will be us.

How so ?
What era ?

When did the USSR exist?? But in the long run I think the government will implement martial law. Fighting between civilians and government forces break out nationwide. Maintaining more than a 30 day supply of food is considered hoarding and is illegal. Severe poverty and starvation become a common sight..... The government offers marginally acceptable food, water and shelter in exchange for your Freedom, Liberty, and Independence. Democracy ends and a Socialist form of government takes over under the guise of fixing society's problems with the false promise that peace and prosperity will return better than it has ever been..... A Totalitarian regime assumes power and the individual freedoms and liberties once enjoyed by the people are completely eliminated.

http://www.historylearningsite.co.uk/mo ... at-famine/

 

[Nesikep]

If the American truly collapsed just think of the old Soviet Union. That will be us.

How so ?
What era ?

When did the USSR exist?? But in the long run I think the government will implement martial law. Fighting between civilians and government forces break out nationwide. Maintaining more than a 30 day supply of food is considered hoarding and is illegal. Severe poverty and starvation become a common sight..... The government offers marginally acceptable food, water and shelter in exchange for your Freedom, Liberty, and Independence. Democracy ends and a Fascist form of government takes over under the guise of fixing society's problems with the false promise that peace and prosperity will return better than it has ever been..... A Totalitarian regime assumes power and the individual freedoms and liberties once enjoyed by the people are completely eliminated.

I had to fix that.

I'd be most worried about martial law.. or the gov't turning the military against it's people if/when that happens.. And I don't hold much faith in the individuals in the military to say no.. they'll be fed a bunch of BS about what they're doing to make it justifiable according to their morals, and they'll be just fine taking away the people's constitutional rights.

 

[greybeard]

If the American truly collapsed just think of the old Soviet Union. That will be us.

When did the USSR exist?? But in the long run I think the government will implement martial law. Fighting between civilians and government forces break out nationwide. Maintaining more than a 30 day supply of food is considered hoarding and is illegal. Severe poverty and starvation become a common sight..... The government offers marginally acceptable food, water and shelter in exchange for your Freedom, Liberty, and Independence. Democracy ends and a Fascist form of government takes over under the guise of fixing society's problems with the false promise that peace and prosperity will return better than it has ever been..... A Totalitarian regime assumes power and the individual freedoms and liberties once enjoyed by the people are completely eliminated.

I had to fix that.

I'd be most worried about martial law.. or the gov't turning the military against it's people if/when that happens.. And I don't hold much faith in the individuals in the military to say no.. they'll be fed a bunch of BS about what they're doing to make it justifiable according to their morals, and they'll be just fine taking away the people's constitutional rights.

There is no shortage of people who would be just fine with all that Nesikep--including a few here at CT. They will quickly, openly and warmly welcome our new reptilian--(oops--I meant fascist) overlords.

 

[True Grit Farms]

Living without is electricity is terrible. But living without food, fuel and electricity would be almost impossible. And the government had the skies shut down in 30 minutes on 9/11/01. To me it's already been proven that our lives can change very quickly.

 

[Jogeephus]

Never hurts to have a backup plan.

 

[Alan]

Never hurts to have a backup plan.

You're going mid evil on them Jo, I like it!

 

[backhoeboogie]

Living without is electricity is terrible. But living without food, fuel and electricity would be almost impossible. And the government had the skies shut down in 30 minutes on 9/11/01. To me it's already been proven that our lives can change very quickly.

You're exactly right. There's to much power to be had and some of them thrive on power.

Disable the internet and we are all lost to one another. You can't trust the media. No way for us to organize quickly without communication.

Jogee can you see my smoke signals?

 

[M-5]

Just have to employ runners like injuns did.

 

[skyhightree1]

Yeah, I'm spending all I can as fast as I can.

dun being the friend I am im willing to sacrifice and help you spend as well... I can PM an account to deposit in.

 

[True Grit Farms]

Never hurts to have a backup plan.

I want to know who's going to us those tools. Your pretty tough Joe, but you ain't no spring chicken.