billcoe Posted December 31, 2008 Share Posted December 31, 2008 I have this overwhelming feeling that the Shit is about to hit the fan. Perusing Jaybs chart of ARM rate increases about the hit the US only excaberated this feeling. (note to self, never bet against or with Jayb). I am more prepared than many, yet don't have food stuffs, water and other necessities all stockpiled in my home or in a bug out kit. I see Mountain House #10 cans will last 25-30 years in storage. Looks like a good way to go to bolster the food supply. Here's some interesting links. Has anyone else seen this coming and made any plans? If so , what have you done? ready .gov Survivalistboards.com http://www.republicmagazine.com/ Is this feeling crazy? What's everyone else thinking on this or doing about it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bradleym Posted December 31, 2008 Share Posted December 31, 2008 I have this overwhelming feeling that the Shit is about to hit the fan. Perusing Jaybs chart of ARM rate increases about the hit the US only excaberated this feeling. (note to self, never bet against or with Jayb). I am more prepared than many, yet don't have food stuffs, water and other necessities all stockpiled in a bug out kit. I see Mountain House #10 cans will last 25-30 years in storage. Looks like a good way to go to bolster the food supply. Here's some interesting links. Has anyone else seen this coming and made any plans? If so , what have you done? ready .gov Survivalistboards.com http://www.republicmagazine.com/ Is this feeling crazy? What's everyone else thinking on this or doing about it? i bought a pistol and one bullet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bug Posted December 31, 2008 Share Posted December 31, 2008 We have seen the bailout of banks We have seen the bailout of wall street. We have seen the bailout abroad on a bigger scale than here. Everybody is scared. Main street will get support too or there will be no consumer base. The biggest concern will be containg inflation after all the tax payer debt has piled up. There will almost have to be a restructuring of debt. Meanwhile, YES, my freezer is full. Half of it is frozennnnnn milk jugs in case the electricity goes. My pantries are full of dried foods. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ivan Posted December 31, 2008 Share Posted December 31, 2008 when in doubt, get a shaolin spade Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prole Posted December 31, 2008 Share Posted December 31, 2008 Is this feeling crazy? What's everyone else thinking on this or doing about it? In no particular order: taking advantage of killer sales at The Sharper Image, wondering if I can declare myself a bank, thinking that it was Trig that should have been named Tripp, thinking that this must be the longest period between election and inauguration days in the history of the Republic, knowing Israel Sucks, thanking Christ that I didn't buy a home when everyone was telling me that it was the best thing I could do, mourning Eartha Kitt, gettin' ready to get my drink on aka party like it's 1929, wondering if Billcoe is in a timewarp where he's 6 months behind the rest of us, wondering if Treat Williams is too old to play Blagojevich in a TV movie, does Vaginlina Jolie have a cyborg uterus, what the hell whitey is freaking out about, etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bug Posted December 31, 2008 Share Posted December 31, 2008 There will be peaks and valleys. On the way down. On the way up. We are definately not all the way down yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
denalidave Posted December 31, 2008 Share Posted December 31, 2008 This must be the beginning of the end of the world in 2012. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Posted January 1, 2009 Share Posted January 1, 2009 If you haven't checked the box yet for "End of Empire" I think it would now be appropriate. Given the following: Our "Defense" (read imperial) expeditures that now double the next five countries. The bulging amount of private debt based on an insatiable appetite for never ending consumerism. A presidential disaster over the past eight years that has run our good will, economic power, and real security (not the fake DHS mottos) into the ground. A compliant Congress willing to bow to the imperial presidency and spend money on anything that will get them re-elected. A complete lack of reguatory controls on a financial sector that three-card-montied into 20% of GDP based on hand waving. A public that is thoroughly disinterested in the consequences of how their government works or doesn't work - except for the media horse race of every four year elections. Then it's time to go back to the mall. A federal government reluctant to address Global Warming, the largest looming threat to global economics and security. --- It's difficult to be optimistic and think that Obama can set the gound work to change many of the institutional flaws that will be required to get the country grounded again. I'm afraid that we have passed the tipping point on many fronts and it is our turn to start the long slide to a secondary global role. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bug Posted January 1, 2009 Share Posted January 1, 2009 Enter China. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
olyclimber Posted January 1, 2009 Share Posted January 1, 2009 YOU NEGATIVE NELLIES. THIS DOWNTURN IS JUST AN OPPORTUNITY FOR THE NEW CREAM TO RISE. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hugh Conway Posted January 1, 2009 Share Posted January 1, 2009 I like that preparing for the breakdown of society relies on the internet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
olyclimber Posted January 1, 2009 Share Posted January 1, 2009 I HAVE AN EMERGENCY TIRLIT THAT EMAILS ME WHEN IT IS NEARING FULLNESS, LIKE THE BUDDHA IS FULL OF ENLIGHTENMENT. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hugh Conway Posted January 1, 2009 Share Posted January 1, 2009 Or McJizzy is full of cock? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
denalidave Posted January 1, 2009 Share Posted January 1, 2009 Better not waste any of that precious ammo on plinking targets Bill. Might need them for the upcoming armegeddon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZimZam Posted January 1, 2009 Share Posted January 1, 2009 You guys watch to much Hitler Channel...Nostradamus 2012. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike1 Posted January 1, 2009 Share Posted January 1, 2009 This must be the beginning of the end of the world in 2012. First an economic meltdown, then we meet our "neighbors", then the end... of the calendar. I'm kind of excited to see how our "civilization" would take the realization that we aren't alone. I should prolly go get more ammo and food. Rations MRE's (6) Comfort Food Packs (3) Vitamins (Extra Vitamin C) 4 days Tea/Hot Cider Bags (12) Water (2 Quarts - Minimum) Combat Load Harness Web belt Ammo Pouch - 2 Combat Knife Bandoleers - Loaded Flashlight Compass & Protractor Winter Camouflage & Loam Face Paint Wind Proof Lighter (check fuel) Fire Starter Ear Plugs Individual First Aid Kit Knee Pads Tomahawk Existence Load Ruck Sack E-tool Mechanical Pencil / Space Pen Toilet Paper (1 roll) BDU's (1 in ruck) Sweater Heavy Socks (2 in ruck/1 on) Lng Underwear - ( 2 in ruck/1 on) Underwear (2 in ruck/1 on) T-Shirts (2 in ruck/1 on) Towel Wash cloth Fingerless gloves Watch Cap Field Jacket w/liner Sleeping Bag (AO Dep ECW rating) Thermarest/Sleeping pad Personal Hygeine Kit w/sanitary wipes Dust/Wind Goggles (Fog Proofed) Parka/Heavy Gloves/Insulated Hat Snow Shoes Snow Poles Gaiters & Ice Crampons (Optional) Range Finder (Optional) Arctic Canteen (2) Weapons & Ammo Rifle 10 Magazines 400 rounds Combat Knife Sidearm (Optional) 3 Magazines 50 rounds Cleaning Kit Cleaning Rod Solvent Spare Rifle Parts Cleaning Patches Shelter Heavy Poncho w/poles & stakes Survival Saw Single Burner Stove w/fuel (Optional) Ground Poncho Large Medical Kit (Team) Cleaning Patches (all calibers) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fairweather Posted January 1, 2009 Share Posted January 1, 2009 Aren't Jim and Prole the same two who were predicting/rejoicing over $20 gallon gas by the end of 2008? 'Nuf said. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bradleym Posted January 1, 2009 Share Posted January 1, 2009 dude, its a cheap pistol, but i think it will do the job. should i buy a second bullet? i don't want to rob my estate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bradleym Posted January 1, 2009 Share Posted January 1, 2009 not that it will matter.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bradleym Posted January 1, 2009 Share Posted January 1, 2009 should i drink pbr beforehand, or mirror pond? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bradleym Posted January 1, 2009 Share Posted January 1, 2009 i'm trying to be cost effective. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pc313 Posted January 1, 2009 Share Posted January 1, 2009 Just had a Widmer Seasonal Ale 7.2 ALCOHOL BY VOLUME! NICE,HAPPY NEW YEAR! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
olyclimber Posted January 1, 2009 Share Posted January 1, 2009 we just get by how ever we can we all gotta duck when the shit hits the fan ten kids in a Cadillac Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pc313 Posted January 1, 2009 Share Posted January 1, 2009 (edited) The Oregon Bars will be smoke free in 09,"smoke um up" you have one and a half hours til clean air!! Edited January 1, 2009 by pc313 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crux Posted January 1, 2009 Share Posted January 1, 2009 just in time now system Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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