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Originally Posted by Allch Chcar
Remember this, the US gov't failing does not mean the country, states, and economy is going to fail, but the US Dollar losing value means a painful transition time over to a new currency or a different system.
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Is there still talk of the "Amero" currency for North America? I remember heading a lot of rumors/conspiracy theories several years back but nothing since. Not sure if a common NA union (especially opening up the borders even more to Mexico) would fly with most Americans.
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Originally Posted by Allch Chcar
Anyway I think your castle/compound/fortress/bunker w/e you call your home is far more important than a new car. And of course adequate security to protect said estate. I also believe self-reliance is a matter of pride. So call me the crazy one here, I'm not suggesting a zombie Apocalypse or a Chinese takeover/invasion  . |
I think a castle/compound/fortress/bunker is almost useless in an urban/suburban environment. The amount of resources that would be required to secure it and your family would be too great. If their was rioting and people heard you had food/water/precious goods, it would be very hard to secure it against a mob of several hundred people. Now if you live out in a rural area, it would be a bit easier to defend as you wouldn't have the population density as cities do. I guess if you pooled your resources with several families/friends, it would be easier to create a more secured environment. As the rioting in London showed, do not underestimate the mob mentality even if they only have rocks, malakoff cocktail and their feet.