Euro Fails, Europe Fails
I read this news story and don’t know what to think. Here is the money quote. “Nobody should take for granted another 50 years of peace and prosperity in Europe. They are not for granted. That’s why I say: If the euro fails, Europe fails,” Merkel said, followed by a long applause from all political […]
Endless Fall – Part 2: A Time To Be Thankful?
Note: The following is the second installment of a series that represents a first-hand chronicle of a fictional economic collapse in the United States. This series is to be viewed as only one possible scenario. November 13 – 35 days after Black Swan Day My Dearest Children – It is an ill wind […]
The Time Is Now, and It’s Not Too Late
I’m sitting in another damn airport. Not bitching, however, just another damn airport. I have to rant a bit. The time is now. The time is now if you are not a prepper to prep. The conversations I have had with friends who are in the real world (Middle America) verifies that now is the […]
And So It Goes, More Economic Crap
Confirmation has come to me that the economy, real estate, and things in our country just really suck. I had dinner with another friend last night who lost her house this year due to state of the economy and the way her mortgage was structured. Side note; it seems I have friends scattered in cities […]
Endless Fall – Part 1: So It Begins
Note: The following is the first installment of a series that represents a first-hand chronicle of a fictional economic collapse in the United States. No one can say with any certainty how such an event would unfold or the social impact it would have. This series is to be viewed as only one possible scenario. […]
I Am “SO” Out of Touch
It’s true… I spent the weekend with a friend in AZ close to Fort Hauchuca. Sierra Vista, AZ to be exact. This is a friend I met when we were in the 6th grade in middle school. We’ve known each other for about 27 years. One of my oldest friends. Now, to give you some color, […]
Gold: A Misunderstood Metal
With the remarkable rise in the price of gold over the last 2 years (as of writing this) as well as the apparent uncertainties, even declines, in more traditional icons of American economic prowess the yellow metal has once again come to the forefront of interest by both preppers and individual investors. Add to that […]
Important Lessons From the S&P Downgrade and Market Reaction.
Not even a week after the S&P downgrade of American government debt, and the financial market reaction to it, and a very clear set of lessons for preppers is emerging clearly. As the scenario unfolds more analysis can be applied and more conclusions drawn. But right now there are a few lessons that are glaring […]
The Debt Ceiling, The Day After, The Day Of…
It’s 7:42 a.m. on Tuesday, August 2nd, 2011. Working from home today, and into my coffee by 3/4 of a cup. Today is the day our government votes on the debt ceiling. I have not had much time to research the way I would ultimately like to, however, here is my prediction based on some […]
Famine
Famine – a severe shortage of food, as through crop failure or overpopulation. (“famine.” Collins English Dictionary – Complete & Unabridged 10th Edition. HarperCollins Publishers.) More than merely a shortage or higher prices, “famine” is the extreme low end of scale. It is a systemic problem, not merely a matter of poor distribution or lack […]