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MOTH
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Re: am I the only one not scared of an economic collapse? [Re: dr_gonz]
#8239277 - 04/04/08 06:10 PM (15 years, 11 months ago) |
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I don't really care either. What did people fucking think was going to happen.
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Coaster
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Re: am I the only one not scared of an economic collapse? [Re: MOTH]
#8239281 - 04/04/08 06:10 PM (15 years, 11 months ago) |
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the people who dont care are usually the unsuccessful ones not saying u two arnt jus that its more common that way
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MOTH
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Re: am I the only one not scared of an economic collapse? [Re: Coaster]
#8239287 - 04/04/08 06:12 PM (15 years, 11 months ago) |
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Define SUCCESS please.
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Re: am I the only one not scared of an economic collapse? [Re: MOTH]
#8239294 - 04/04/08 06:14 PM (15 years, 11 months ago) |
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Lots of moniez.
Fuck an economic collapse. Bring it on/
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Re: am I the only one not scared of an economic collapse? [Re: Shroomism]
#8239314 - 04/04/08 06:19 PM (15 years, 11 months ago) |
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yeah dude... I'm actually looking forward to it
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Re: am I the only one not scared of an economic collapse? [Re: dr_gonz]
#8239333 - 04/04/08 06:25 PM (15 years, 11 months ago) |
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u obv dont read otd
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Re: am I the only one not scared of an economic collapse? [Re: Coaster]
#8239349 - 04/04/08 06:31 PM (15 years, 11 months ago) |
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LOL
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Re: am I the only one not scared of an economic collapse? [Re: Vanguard]
#8239356 - 04/04/08 06:33 PM (15 years, 11 months ago) |
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Yeah, 87% paycut for everyone in the USA? Wot a laugh.
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Re: am I the only one not scared of an economic collapse? [Re: MOTH]
#8239357 - 04/04/08 06:33 PM (15 years, 11 months ago) |
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MOTH said: Define SUCCESS please.
working a job that you want to be working at or working a job that makes bank but isnt fun
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bmiles
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Re: am I the only one not scared of an economic collapse? [Re: dr_gonz]
#8239358 - 04/04/08 06:33 PM (15 years, 11 months ago) |
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Our monies won't be good anywhere
When China stops loaning us money, our country is going to be totally fucked.
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Re: am I the only one not scared of an economic collapse? [Re: Vanguard]
#8239359 - 04/04/08 06:33 PM (15 years, 11 months ago) |
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For once, it pays to be poor!
Freedoms just another word for nothin left to lose, And nothin aint worth nothin but its free
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Re: am I the only one not scared of an economic collapse? [Re: bmiles]
#8239368 - 04/04/08 06:37 PM (15 years, 11 months ago) |
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bmiles said: Our monies wont be good anywhere
When China stops loaning us money, our country is going to be totally fucked.
QFT
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PyroBurns
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Re: am I the only one not scared of an economic collapse? [Re: yeahthatguy]
#8239376 - 04/04/08 06:39 PM (15 years, 11 months ago) |
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We ain't not gonna have no economic collapse.
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bmiles
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Re: am I the only one not scared of an economic collapse? [Re: PyroBurns]
#8239387 - 04/04/08 06:42 PM (15 years, 11 months ago) |
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You sir, are very, very wrong.
(nice tripple negative btw)
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LeftyBurnz
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Re: am I the only one not scared of an economic collapse? [Re: Shroomism]
#8239390 - 04/04/08 06:42 PM (15 years, 11 months ago) |
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Shroomism said: Lots of moniez.
Fuck an economic collapse. Bring it on/
how good will your moniez be when the simplest things like bread and beans cost $100+??
money will be worthless in an economic collapse. you had better know how to find, grow or steal food and other necessities.
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Re: am I the only one not scared of an economic collapse? [Re: dr_gonz]
#8239398 - 04/04/08 06:43 PM (15 years, 11 months ago) |
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i'm not scared of it, but i'm sure it'll happen before my lifetime is over
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Re: am I the only one not scared of an economic collapse? [Re: demiu5]
#8239414 - 04/04/08 06:47 PM (15 years, 11 months ago) |
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I'm not concerning myself too much over it. If it happens, it happens, I don't think anything will get too bad in the near future. What they've been talking about lately in the US is a recession for six months or so, nothing extreme.
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Re: am I the only one not scared of an economic collapse? [Re: demiu5]
#8239417 - 04/04/08 06:49 PM (15 years, 11 months ago) |
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I think a part of me might enjoy it.
More than likely, me and my friends would just move out into some remote wilderness and hunt turkies while cultivating some outdoor pot.
Doesn't sound that bad imo.
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bmiles
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Re: am I the only one not scared of an economic collapse? [Re: yeahthatguy]
#8239419 - 04/04/08 06:50 PM (15 years, 11 months ago) |
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Google: economic collapse in the next 10 years
Or something simliar.
I doesn't look too good for us.
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Re: am I the only one not scared of an economic collapse? [Re: bmiles]
#8239422 - 04/04/08 06:51 PM (15 years, 11 months ago) |
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bmiles said: Google: economic collapse in the next 10 years
Or something simliar.
I doesn't look too good for us.
Ah fuck, I guess I was wrong. Time to get out.
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bmiles
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Re: am I the only one not scared of an economic collapse? [Re: bmiles]
#8239423 - 04/04/08 06:51 PM (15 years, 11 months ago) |
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yeahthatguy
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Re: am I the only one not scared of an economic collapse? [Re: bmiles]
#8239431 - 04/04/08 06:54 PM (15 years, 11 months ago) |
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I'm buying some fucking gold.
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Re: am I the only one not scared of an economic collapse? [Re: bmiles]
#8239437 - 04/04/08 06:55 PM (15 years, 11 months ago) |
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time to start including some off-grid lifestyles to replace our more unsustainable ways.
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Coaster
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Re: am I the only one not scared of an economic collapse? [Re: yeahthatguy]
#8239447 - 04/04/08 06:58 PM (15 years, 11 months ago) |
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yeahthatguy said: I'm buying some fucking gold.
try investing in acid, it appreciates in value far more than gold or silver
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Re: am I the only one not scared of an economic collapse? [Re: AlteredAgain]
#8239451 - 04/04/08 06:59 PM (15 years, 11 months ago) |
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I just hope the government collapses as well, before we become the NAU.
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Re: am I the only one not scared of an economic collapse? [Re: Coaster]
#8239478 - 04/04/08 07:06 PM (15 years, 11 months ago) |
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Coaster said:
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yeahthatguy said: I'm buying some fucking gold.
try investing in acid, it appreciates in value far more than gold or silver
So have you ever thought of being a financial advisor? I'll set you a pretty good salary, paid in acid of course.
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Re: am I the only one not scared of an economic collapse? [Re: Coaster]
#8239494 - 04/04/08 07:10 PM (15 years, 11 months ago) |
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Coaster said:
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MOTH said: Define SUCCESS please.
working a job that you want to be working at or working a job that makes bank but isnt fun
I'm unable to work for the rest of my life
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Re: am I the only one not scared of an economic collapse? [Re: AlteredAgain]
#8240180 - 04/04/08 09:46 PM (15 years, 11 months ago) |
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AlteredAgain said: time to start including some off-grid lifestyles to replace our more unsustainable ways.
Ive had this feeling that sometime before i die im going to live in a survival type situation. I feel like my body and mind have been preparing for it for the last few years.
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Re: am I the only one not scared of an economic collapse? [Re: dr_gonz]
#8240201 - 04/04/08 09:51 PM (15 years, 11 months ago) |
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In a weird way I'd actually be kind of excited about it. I suppose thats very selfish, but it would bring some imediacy and adventure to my life if I had to struggle to survive.
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Re: am I the only one not scared of an economic collapse? [Re: dr_gonz]
#8240205 - 04/04/08 09:52 PM (15 years, 11 months ago) |
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dr_gonz said: I seriously do not fucking care what happens. what's the worst that's going to happen- we all die eventually anyway.
I'm one of those that don't care. Oh no...people won't have money to buy shit they don't need how horrible! I think it will be a chance for people to get more real and appreciate the things they NEED to live.
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SFsorrow
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Re: am I the only one not scared of an economic collapse? [Re: aDoS]
#8240338 - 04/04/08 10:16 PM (15 years, 11 months ago) |
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aDoS said: I'm one of those that don't care. Oh no...people won't have money to buy shit they don't need how horrible! I think it will be a chance for people to get more real and appreciate the things they NEED to live.
The problem with a total economic collapse is that those things you need to live cost outrageous amounts of money. Look into what has happened in Zimbabwe over the past decade, 100,000% inflation rates, >80% unemployment, starvation, ect. A recession is nothing all that terrible, a depression should be a huge concern but an economic collapse is totally devastating for everyone regardless their net worth.
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Re: am I the only one not scared of an economic collapse? [Re: dr_gonz]
#8240373 - 04/04/08 10:23 PM (15 years, 11 months ago) |
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You're full of shit, dude.
The minute you can't access the net or toilet paper, you're gonna be crying like a whore who doesn't want to have aids anymore.
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Re: am I the only one not scared of an economic collapse? [Re: dr_gonz]
#8240421 - 04/04/08 10:33 PM (15 years, 11 months ago) |
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settle down
you know my feelings for you
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Brainiac
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Re: am I the only one not scared of an economic collapse? [Re: Penguarky Tunguin]
#8240467 - 04/04/08 10:44 PM (15 years, 11 months ago) |
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We had to save Iraq and now, we can't even save our own ass...
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AlteredAgain
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Re: am I the only one not scared of an economic collapse? [Re: Penguarky Tunguin]
#8240479 - 04/04/08 10:47 PM (15 years, 11 months ago) |
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Ya, I'm wishing the human race as a whole grows up and begins to think for itself, especially regarding the authority of government papa and religious mama. If it needs to learn the hard way, sigh, so be it. I will do what I can to endure and make friends along the way.
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Re: am I the only one not scared of an economic collapse? [Re: AlteredAgain]
#8240499 - 04/04/08 10:51 PM (15 years, 11 months ago) |
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Will I still be able to take showers after the collapse?
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I know it's spelt wrong...
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Re: am I the only one not scared of an economic collapse? [Re: appleorange]
#8240529 - 04/04/08 10:59 PM (15 years, 11 months ago) |
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I'm not extremely worried but I know it's slowly dropping. It's suppose to be "The GREATEST Depression". It's going to effect everyone in a bad way. It'll be rough and pretty severe...but it'll be very interesting to see how we pull out of this one.
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Re: am I the only one not scared of an economic collapse? [Re: dr_gonz]
#8240533 - 04/04/08 10:59 PM (15 years, 11 months ago) |
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dr_gonz said: I seriously do not fucking care what happens. what's the worst that's going to happen- we all die eventually anyway.
no dude, you definitely aren't alone. i just don't give a fuck, about anything really.
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Penguarky Tunguin
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Re: am I the only one not scared of an economic collapse? [Re: zSDMF]
#8240538 - 04/04/08 11:00 PM (15 years, 11 months ago) |
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you will when your access to food gets harder...
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GringoLoco
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Re: am I the only one not scared of an economic collapse? [Re: Visionary Tools]
#8240540 - 04/04/08 11:01 PM (15 years, 11 months ago) |
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*kisses his CRX*
Bring on the $10 a gallon gasoline!
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Brainiac
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Re: am I the only one not scared of an economic collapse? [Re: Penguarky Tunguin]
#8240564 - 04/04/08 11:05 PM (15 years, 11 months ago) |
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Penguarky Tunguin said: you will when your access to food gets harder...
Its already, a 25lb bag of bread flour at Costco was 6.50.Now its 22.00 in two weeks...
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zSDMF
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Re: am I the only one not scared of an economic collapse? [Re: Penguarky Tunguin]
#8240565 - 04/04/08 11:05 PM (15 years, 11 months ago) |
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Penguarky Tunguin said: you will when your access to food gets harder...
no i'll just deal with it. i'm not gonna sweat all this shit until it falls in my lap. and when i have a heaping, steaming pile of shit in my lap i'll just change my pants & boxers and go on with life. i really don't care about things like politics, economy, whatever. does that sound shitty or something? i live my life and i don't really give a shit about the rest of the world.
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Re: am I the only one not scared of an economic collapse? [Re: Brainiac]
#8240599 - 04/04/08 11:15 PM (15 years, 11 months ago) |
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Brainiac said:
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Penguarky Tunguin said: you will when your access to food gets harder...
Its already, a 25lb bag of bread flour at Costco was 6.50.Now its 22.00 in two weeks...
thats nothing. wait until there is a collapse, the wealthy buy up most of the available food and we are left to fend for ourselves.
thank jeebus i am deeply into survivalism, camping, gardening and guns
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Re: am I the only one not scared of an economic collapse? [Re: LeftyBurnz]
#8240645 - 04/04/08 11:24 PM (15 years, 11 months ago) |
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i can't wait for the economy to break down tbh. i think the lifestyles we lead are ridiculous. slave 8 and a half hours a day only to spend it on the same shit every week. food, gas, bills, pleasure. the idea of hunting and gardening to eat and kicking a lot of ass to succeed sounds totally awesome to me. i've thought this over a few million times and it ends the same in my mind every time.. i'm ready for society to fall. the day government means nothing and law is nothing but words on paper.
that is what life should be, we're too spoiled. but until our economy collapses and we do it big to teh man, i'm in a ratrace to better my situation. i'm trying to get more money, nicer shit, and generally do my thing and not get overly concerned with everyone elses.
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bmiles
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Re: am I the only one not scared of an economic collapse? [Re: zSDMF]
#8240671 - 04/04/08 11:32 PM (15 years, 11 months ago) |
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I agree with you, but when the "collapse" does happen, your money will be useless.
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zSDMF
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Re: am I the only one not scared of an economic collapse? [Re: bmiles]
#8240706 - 04/04/08 11:42 PM (15 years, 11 months ago) |
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oh i know, but until then i gots money on my mind. everyone needs to get the hustle in their blood, if people would stop caring so damn much about everyone and everything except what is their own we would be so much better off...
but we live in a pussified society where we sit and watch britney spears spiral out of control on Entertainment Tonite. i really loathe american culture in particular.
but yeah, i'm so not sweating anything. life is too short, stress kills you. i can honestly say the only thing i give a shit about is myself and my world. that sounds selfish but hey, i am myself. i'm all about me, fuck you.
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Re: am I the only one not scared of an economic collapse? [Re: zSDMF]
#8240794 - 04/05/08 12:01 AM (15 years, 11 months ago) |
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It would be wise to prepare regaldless of how it can be. Buy soil and plant fruit, vegetable, and other seeds. Have a large storage of Distilled Water. Have up to 50% of you saving in silver/gold/gems. And be enlightened.
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Re: am I the only one not scared of an economic collapse? [Re: dr_gonz]
#8240914 - 04/05/08 12:32 AM (15 years, 11 months ago) |
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Sorry to disappoint y'all, but there's not going to be an economic collapse.
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Re: am I the only one not scared of an economic collapse? [Re: Mojo_Risin]
#8240929 - 04/05/08 12:39 AM (15 years, 11 months ago) |
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I'd rather invest in steel, copper, aluminum, etc...
Not sure, but I think their prices are rising faster than gold.
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Re: am I the only one not scared of an economic collapse? [Re: dr_gonz]
#8240943 - 04/05/08 12:44 AM (15 years, 11 months ago) |
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I'm begging for an economic collapse or at least a severe depression. Maybe it'll wake some people up. Everyone's too busy playing their goddamn x-box's to give a shit about the problems in this world. Let's see em' play that shit when the lights go out.
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Re: am I the only one not scared of an economic collapse? [Re: dr_gonz]
#8241330 - 04/05/08 03:33 AM (15 years, 11 months ago) |
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yeah i dont really give a fuck either. I'd look forward to it.
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Re: am I the only one not scared of an economic collapse? [Re: Le_Canard]
#8241402 - 04/05/08 04:54 AM (15 years, 11 months ago) |
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ToiletDuk said: Sorry to disappoint y'all, but there's not going to be an economic collapse.
I don't see how you can say that with any certainty whatsoever..
It's not IF there's going to be an economic collapse. It's when.
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Re: am I the only one not scared of an economic collapse? [Re: Baby_Hitler]
#8241416 - 04/05/08 05:06 AM (15 years, 11 months ago) |
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Baby_Hitler said: I'd rather invest in steel, copper, aluminum, etc...
Not sure, but I think their prices are rising faster than gold.
I'd rather just steal copper and aluminum.. Ha ha I'm a CHEESE DICK!!!
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Re: am I the only one not scared of an economic collapse? [Re: TomInWonderland]
#8241837 - 04/05/08 09:19 AM (15 years, 11 months ago) |
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WHen the electricity goes out everywhere, there's no going to be no such thing as rich vs poor, educated vs. uneducated, criminals vs citizens, it's going to be a free for all.
Anyone who says they're prepared for a total economic collapse is full of shit. You people seem to think that your way of life is going to stay the same but without the system fully functional. Sorry people, your way of life is the result of the system!
"I don't care about an economic collapse". Like I said before, when you lose access to all your pleasures and food and basic necessities, you're going to freak.
What are you guys going to do when the dollar isn't worth shit and you can't pay rent or your parents can't afford the house payments and you guys are evicted? YOu're just gonna deal with it then and go up into the hills? Horseshit.
And all you survival freaks, while it's a good skill or talent to have, have you guys ever sustained that skill for an extended period of time? And did you guys go into survival mode packed with materials you purchased while a part of the "system"?
All I'm saying is that 99.99999% of America in the last 100 years has been a part of the system. 99.99999% of the AMerican public has no idea what it's like to live outside or without the system.
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Re: am I the only one not scared of an economic collapse? [Re: Penguarky Tunguin]
#8241876 - 04/05/08 09:37 AM (15 years, 11 months ago) |
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I don't have to run to the hills. I'm here now. I own my own land so I can't be evicted and I've got enough guns & ammo & family that nobody can take my land from me short of a small army. I truly do not give a fuck.
As far as food goes, I've raised gardens before and there's enough deer around here to feed a small nation. I guess I'm in that one percentile.
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Re: am I the only one not scared of an economic collapse? [Re: 13eetleJuice]
#8241888 - 04/05/08 09:43 AM (15 years, 11 months ago) |
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After the collapse of society, where are you going to buy parts for your guns when they wear out?
Can you make your own gunpowder?
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Re: am I the only one not scared of an economic collapse? [Re: Baby_Hitler]
#8241905 - 04/05/08 09:51 AM (15 years, 11 months ago) |
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Parts? I've got a few guns that have been passed down for four generations. They've never needed parts. I've got loads of ammo. But it doesn't matter. I'm sure I'm a rare example. I guess it's just the one and only time I've seen how living out in the sticks in southern Virginia could be a good thing.
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Re: am I the only one not scared of an economic collapse? [Re: SFsorrow]
#8241952 - 04/05/08 10:19 AM (15 years, 11 months ago) |
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Why don't more people start doing things in their community.
If all of us instead of sitting on hear blabbing about it, started working towards the greater good. We wouldn't have this problem.
Build a community garden in your town, promote local business and trade. Get busy or get busy dieing. If more towns could supply their people with what they needed instead of out sourcing, we wouldn't be sucking from our Mother countries tit.
My great grandfather died for stealing a loaf of bread shot in the back. My other family used to smuggle wheat and other goods to feed their people in times of war.
Big business and commercial farming, grabs people by the balls and forces them to suck of the system. Not enough local goods.
Maybe thats just my point of view from a certain state of being. Probably different else where.
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Re: am I the only one not scared of an economic collapse? [Re: Penguarky Tunguin]
#8241956 - 04/05/08 10:20 AM (15 years, 11 months ago) |
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Penguarky Tunguin said: WHen the electricity goes out everywhere, there's no going to be no such thing as rich vs poor, educated vs. uneducated, criminals vs citizens, it's going to be a free for all.
Anyone who says they're prepared for a total economic collapse is full of shit. You people seem to think that your way of life is going to stay the same but without the system fully functional. Sorry people, your way of life is the result of the system!
"I don't care about an economic collapse". Like I said before, when you lose access to all your pleasures and food and basic necessities, you're going to freak.
What are you guys going to do when the dollar isn't worth shit and you can't pay rent or your parents can't afford the house payments and you guys are evicted? YOu're just gonna deal with it then and go up into the hills? Horseshit.
And all you survival freaks, while it's a good skill or talent to have, have you guys ever sustained that skill for an extended period of time? And did you guys go into survival mode packed with materials you purchased while a part of the "system"?
All I'm saying is that 99.99999% of America in the last 100 years has been a part of the system. 99.99999% of the AMerican public has no idea what it's like to live outside or without the system.
what other fucking choice would you have other than to run to the hills? i mean jesus, its not like humans can't adapt. no power, no dollar? awesome. i got my guns and plenty of ammo, who wants to step? i'll agree on your 99.99999% wouldn't be able to make it but real G's will adapt and get back on the grind anyway.
excuse my lingo, but i'm not even joking. if i gotta run my hustle in the woods with my gun killing deer and chopping firewood, alright then. it'll still be about me. i'm ready mang, im telling you.
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Re: am I the only one not scared of an economic collapse? [Re: SheikCorp]
#8241996 - 04/05/08 10:37 AM (15 years, 11 months ago) |
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Because personally, I don't want the current system (which shot your grandfather in the back) to survive. I want it to collapse and die to be replaced by a new system. If we have an economic collapse it's going to be a long hard road but I'm willing to travel it. I'm willing to give my life so that we may make a new and better (not to be read as "more successful) America in the future. I'm not satisfied with the status quo.
In our current system of capitalistic greed, we are rewarded the more we consume. And consume can be synonymous with destroy in this instance as it destroys forests to provide the packaging of our consumer products which then end up in landfills that pockmark the nation. The more we destroy, the more we prosper as a nation. It makes me feel like we, the human race really are a disease on this planet.
And perhaps the hope of a better way of existing is whimsically delusional but if we, the most destructive nation on the planet (with China nipping at our heels) collapse for just 20 years then at least that will serve to slow down this plague (humans) just a bit and give us a marginal chance to turn things around before it really is too late.
I don't expect many will agree with me. At least not yet while we have the creature comforts of modern society to keep our minds off the problem. But take these things away and I believe that we may have a chance to maybe change enough minds to matter.
This is why I want a collapse. I don't just not care. I care deeply and beg for this nation to burn.
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Re: am I the only one not scared of an economic collapse? [Re: 13eetleJuice]
#8242010 - 04/05/08 10:41 AM (15 years, 11 months ago) |
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13eetleJuice said: Because personally, I don't want the current system (which shot your grandfather in the back) to survive. I want it to collapse and die to be replaced by a new system. If we have an economic collapse it's going to be a long hard road but I'm willing to travel it. I'm willing to give my life so that we may make a new and better (not to be read as "more successful) America in the future. I'm not satisfied with the status quo.
In our current system of capitalistic greed, we are rewarded the more we consume. And consume can be synonymous with destroy in this instance as it destroys forests to provide the packaging of our consumer products which then end up in landfills that pockmark the nation. The more we destroy, the more we prosper as a nation. It makes me feel like we, the human race really are a disease on this planet.
And perhaps the hope of a better way of existing is whimsically delusional but if we, the most destructive nation on the planet (with China nipping at our heels) collapse for just 20 years then at least that will serve to slow down this plague (humans) just a bit and give us a marginal chance to turn things around before it really is too late.
I don't expect many will agree with me. At least not yet while we have the creature comforts of modern society to keep our minds off the problem. But take these things away and I believe that we may have a chance to maybe change enough minds to matter.
This is why I want a collapse. I don't just not care. I care deeply and beg for this nation to burn.
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Re: am I the only one not scared of an economic collapse? [Re: zSDMF]
#8242044 - 04/05/08 10:53 AM (15 years, 11 months ago) |
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The economy isn't going to collapse, not in the way you guys are saying. Worst case (WORST) is we have a depression. But the world isn't gonna explode or anything.
A depression would suck hard, and many of us would learn what it means to truly have to struggle to eat and survive. But the shit isn't really gonna hit the fan until we run out of fossil fuels.
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Re: am I the only one not scared of an economic collapse? [Re: Penguarky Tunguin]
#8242137 - 04/05/08 11:21 AM (15 years, 11 months ago) |
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Penguarky Tunguin said: WHen the electricity goes out everywhere, there's no going to be no such thing as rich vs poor, educated vs. uneducated, criminals vs citizens, it's going to be a free for all.
Anyone who says they're prepared for a total economic collapse is full of shit. You people seem to think that your way of life is going to stay the same but without the system fully functional. Sorry people, your way of life is the result of the system!
"I don't care about an economic collapse". Like I said before, when you lose access to all your pleasures and food and basic necessities, you're going to freak.
What are you guys going to do when the dollar isn't worth shit and you can't pay rent or your parents can't afford the house payments and you guys are evicted? YOu're just gonna deal with it then and go up into the hills? Horseshit.
And all you survival freaks, while it's a good skill or talent to have, have you guys ever sustained that skill for an extended period of time? And did you guys go into survival mode packed with materials you purchased while a part of the "system"?
All I'm saying is that 99.99999% of America in the last 100 years has been a part of the system. 99.99999% of the AMerican public has no idea what it's like to live outside or without the system.
i still don't give a shit. in fact, i welcome it with open arms.
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Re: am I the only one not scared of an economic collapse? [Re: impgl]
#8242151 - 04/05/08 11:27 AM (15 years, 11 months ago) |
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I wish I could see your face the day your access to clean water dries up.
Let me just state that I, personally, am welcoming of an outright economic collapse. I think there does need to be a drastic change in the way this country views the world and operates within it.
I just want to make sure that the people who share beliefs similar to mine are not trapped in a state of false-positive delusion. Be realistic about it, stock up on supplies, take your survival classes but don't expect the economy to collapse and milk to still be $3 a gallon, access to uninterrupted internet access and civil order.
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Re: am I the only one not scared of an economic collapse? [Re: Penguarky Tunguin]
#8242162 - 04/05/08 11:30 AM (15 years, 11 months ago) |
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i know how to grow plants, im young, i plan on getting guns soon, and i know how to make booze. i learned how to filter water when i was in the boyscouts. and i dont drink milk (vegan) or drive a car. but it wont get to this. i hope it does, but it wont.
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Re: am I the only one not scared of an economic collapse? [Re: Penguarky Tunguin]
#8242176 - 04/05/08 11:34 AM (15 years, 11 months ago) |
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Penguarky Tunguin said: WHen the electricity goes out everywhere, there's no going to be no such thing as rich vs poor, educated vs. uneducated, criminals vs citizens, it's going to be a free for all.
Anyone who says they're prepared for a total economic collapse is full of shit. You people seem to think that your way of life is going to stay the same but without the system fully functional. Sorry people, your way of life is the result of the system!
"I don't care about an economic collapse". Like I said before, when you lose access to all your pleasures and food and basic necessities, you're going to freak.
What are you guys going to do when the dollar isn't worth shit and you can't pay rent or your parents can't afford the house payments and you guys are evicted? YOu're just gonna deal with it then and go up into the hills? Horseshit.
And all you survival freaks, while it's a good skill or talent to have, have you guys ever sustained that skill for an extended period of time? And did you guys go into survival mode packed with materials you purchased while a part of the "system"?
All I'm saying is that 99.99999% of America in the last 100 years has been a part of the system. 99.99999% of the AMerican public has no idea what it's like to live outside or without the system.
So people are gonna die.
Big deal.
There are too damn many of us anyway.
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Re: am I the only one not scared of an economic collapse? [Re: adrug]
#8242179 - 04/05/08 11:36 AM (15 years, 11 months ago) |
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exactly. plus life is boring.
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Re: am I the only one not scared of an economic collapse? [Re: impgl]
#8242199 - 04/05/08 11:43 AM (15 years, 11 months ago) |
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Good to know I'm now the only 1 looking forward to a change of everyday life ... Oh I so look forward to a zombie apocalypse Tho' omr said there won't be a change ..I believe there will be... tho me and the rest of us who thrive on the topic at hand will be long gone ..It shall be ..one day ,As it was 'back in the day
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Re: am I the only one not scared of an economic collapse? [Re: RandomHero]
#8242210 - 04/05/08 11:47 AM (15 years, 11 months ago) |
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lol. oh no's im de first to die!
i dont really care. its just life. we all die.
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Re: am I the only one not scared of an economic collapse? [Re: Penguarky Tunguin]
#8242327 - 04/05/08 12:27 PM (15 years, 11 months ago) |
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Penguarky Tunguin said: WHen the electricity goes out everywhere, there's no going to be no such thing as rich vs poor, educated vs. uneducated, criminals vs citizens, it's going to be a free for all.
Anyone who says they're prepared for a total economic collapse is full of shit. You people seem to think that your way of life is going to stay the same but without the system fully functional. Sorry people, your way of life is the result of the system!
"I don't care about an economic collapse". Like I said before, when you lose access to all your pleasures and food and basic necessities, you're going to freak.
What are you guys going to do when the dollar isn't worth shit and you can't pay rent or your parents can't afford the house payments and you guys are evicted? YOu're just gonna deal with it then and go up into the hills? Horseshit.
And all you survival freaks, while it's a good skill or talent to have, have you guys ever sustained that skill for an extended period of time? And did you guys go into survival mode packed with materials you purchased while a part of the "system"?
All I'm saying is that 99.99999% of America in the last 100 years has been a part of the system. 99.99999% of the AMerican public has no idea what it's like to live outside or without the system.
good post.
i assume that those of you who "want" a collapse have no dependents and/or no family. do you not care at all about their well being?
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Re: am I the only one not scared of an economic collapse? [Re: Syle]
#8242341 - 04/05/08 12:31 PM (15 years, 11 months ago) |
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My family is no more important than your family or George Bush's family, or Joe Schmoe's family down the street, or any other family on earth.
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Re: am I the only one not scared of an economic collapse? [Re: Baby_Hitler]
#8242356 - 04/05/08 12:35 PM (15 years, 11 months ago) |
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Baby_Hitler said: After the collapse of society, where are you going to buy parts for your guns when they wear out?
Can you make your own gunpowder?
some designs don't even need regular maintenance. pick the right design and it will outlast you. As for ammo you buy it before hand lots of it,and it will outlast you as well i have some 60 year old ammo right now shoots fine.
As for economic collapse because of this recent debt crisis/dollar/china thing i don't know. I do know it's not a sure thing like some people think it is the whole thing has been blown out of proportion. The fundamentals are good. It's what the fed is doing that adds uncertainty to me government meddling is what caused the last depression.Also the ECB don't want to lower their inetests rates. I don't really fully grasp the latter so it could be all part fear.
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Re: am I the only one not scared of an economic collapse? [Re: buckwheat]
#8242369 - 04/05/08 12:39 PM (15 years, 11 months ago) |
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i only need one bullet
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Re: am I the only one not scared of an economic collapse? [Re: adrug]
#8242385 - 04/05/08 12:44 PM (15 years, 11 months ago) |
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adrug said: My family is no more important than your family or George Bush's family, or Joe Schmoe's family down the street, or any other family on earth.
what does that mean in reference to what i said? all i was saying was, those of you who want a collapse, how can you say that if you have a family to fear for? do you honestly not realize what you are saying?
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Re: am I the only one not scared of an economic collapse? [Re: impgl]
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Re: am I the only one not scared of an economic collapse? [Re: buckwheat]
#8242392 - 04/05/08 12:46 PM (15 years, 11 months ago) |
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by no means am i depressing
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Re: am I the only one not scared of an economic collapse? [Re: 13eetleJuice]
#8242486 - 04/05/08 01:20 PM (15 years, 11 months ago) |
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13eetleJuice said: I don't have to run to the hills. I'm here now. I own my own land so I can't be evicted and I've got enough guns & ammo & family that nobody can take my land from me short of a small army. I truly do not give a fuck.
As far as food goes, I've raised gardens before and there's enough deer around here to feed a small nation. I guess I'm in that one percentile.
do you think no one is going to come take it from you? People will take what you have, then move on to the next place. you will not get to keep what you have now. don't think that people will respect your property and rights. They will take what they need if you have it, and kill you if you get in their way.
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Re: am I the only one not scared of an economic collapse? [Re: impgl]
#8242490 - 04/05/08 01:22 PM (15 years, 11 months ago) |
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impgl said: lol. oh no's im de first to die!
i dont really care. its just life. we all die.
I bet you would beg for your life if it came down to it. Im sick of you people that think that they would die and be ok with it. You would die begging someone to save you.
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Re: am I the only one not scared of an economic collapse? [Re: Kada]
#8242491 - 04/05/08 01:22 PM (15 years, 11 months ago) |
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No way though, dude. He's got a gun AND he doesn't give a fuck! Watch out!
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Re: am I the only one not scared of an economic collapse? [Re: Mojo_Risin]
#8242514 - 04/05/08 01:28 PM (15 years, 11 months ago) |
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Damn it i cant stand not saying this. All of you people so willing to "accept the change" just dont get it. Millions would die of hunger, along with you and your family most likley. I dont care if you know survival stuff. there are people that will kill you for the rabbit you so skillfully trapped. Disease would run rampid, and you would not have any medicine to get better. you could die so very easy from the flu without food, medication, and clean water. What if you are to sick, or hurt to go use your survival skills? what then? No one can help you if everyone needs help to.
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Re: am I the only one not scared of an economic collapse? [Re: Syle]
#8242521 - 04/05/08 01:30 PM (15 years, 11 months ago) |
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adrug said: My family is no more important than your family or George Bush's family, or Joe Schmoe's family down the street, or any other family on earth.
what does that mean in reference to what i said? all i was saying was, those of you who want a collapse, how can you say that if you have a family to fear for? do you honestly not realize what you are saying?
If you'll see my previous posts in this thread you can certainly see where I stand on this matter. I have family and loved ones both young and old and still I want this nation to collapse. It's a certainty that many of my loved ones and probably even I would die and still I want this nation to collapse.
Why/How could a good and moral person say such a thing? I believe that our way of life as it is now is unsustainable indefinitely. Our future is finite and the demise of our current way of life will be of our own design if we continue with the status quo. I also believe that things MUST get worse before they get better because as it is now, people are comfortable enough to just close their eyes to the problems that surround them because very few are immediately effected by any sort of crisis. They simply surround themselves with PS3's, HD TV's and cases of beer as they sit on their plush leather sofas watching the most recent episode of South Park without a care what happens to this world after they're gone.
If I sit here and ride this train to the end, then sure me and my family will survive and lead nice, comfortable and semi-fulfilling lives but what of my grandchildren and their grandchildren? Am I to believe that they will regard their family with any less love than I hold for my own when times of crisis strike?
I believe that pain and suffering is inevitable at this point. It's certainly not inevitable in my lifetime but it surely is inevitable in some distant future.
And to clear things up, I'm not doing anything to actively cause this economic collapse. I'm not trying to hurt my loved ones but if it happens I'd rather it come sooner than later. The longer we wait to turn things around on this planet, the harder it'll be on those that have to face that problem. It's my opinion that nothing will be done until the majority no longer has a choice on whether or not to take action. I believe an economic collapse will force people to rethink their existence, realize the flaws of the old ways and actually try to make things right the next go around.
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Re: am I the only one not scared of an economic collapse? [Re: Kada]
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That's basically what I've been saying.
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Re: am I the only one not scared of an economic collapse? [Re: Kada]
#8242555 - 04/05/08 01:37 PM (15 years, 11 months ago) |
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LordOfChaos said: Damn it i cant stand not saying this. All of you people so willing to "accept the change" just dont get it. Millions would die of hunger, along with you and your family most likley. I dont care if you know survival stuff. there are people that will kill you for the rabbit you so skillfully trapped. Disease would run rampid, and you would not have any medicine to get better. you could die so very easy from the flu without food, medication, and clean water. What if you are to sick, or hurt to go use your survival skills? what then? No one can help you if everyone needs help to.
so you want to show me which one of these points i haven't understood? millions will die? sweet, maybe by my bullet. me and mine might die? well no shit, i am but one out of the whole, and we all will rot. i'm that guerrilla that'd kill a man for his food if it meant me eating, too. i've thought about this many times as stated before and i still feel the same.
it's inevitable, society will break down one day. people who live in the delusional world that it won't probably will not make it. hell whos to say anyone will make it but when that day comes i won't be scared. i can promise you that if every other man on this continent lost his wits i would not, yesterday isn't shit. better your present and protect your future.
thats all i can say.
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Re: am I the only one not scared of an economic collapse? [Re: Kada]
#8242561 - 04/05/08 01:38 PM (15 years, 11 months ago) |
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13eetleJuice said: I don't have to run to the hills. I'm here now. I own my own land so I can't be evicted and I've got enough guns & ammo & family that nobody can take my land from me short of a small army. I truly do not give a fuck.
As far as food goes, I've raised gardens before and there's enough deer around here to feed a small nation. I guess I'm in that one percentile.
do you think no one is going to come take it from you? People will take what you have, then move on to the next place. you will not get to keep what you have now. don't think that people will respect your property and rights. They will take what they need if you have it, and kill you if you get in their way.
I live in a very close knit community where people still look out for their neighbors and regard them as family. There are ten or fifteen families that surround me and we've all known one another for forty-plus years. We'll band together and make do the best we can. Granted they're all mostly a bunch of beer drinking hicks but I believe that we stand a better chance than most.
Murderous looters would have a tough time taking from us. They'll seek out the weak first, then go after those that have the most resources but I'm in a rather remote location here. There's no cable here, no high speed internet of any kind. I'm still on dial-up for fuck's sake. When I say I'm in the sticks, I mean it.
But all this talk about me personally is all irrelevant as I said before. I'm certain that I represent a VERY small percentage of the population. I agree that most would die very quickly and all out neighborhood wars would break out amongst those that were left as they fight against one another to survive. Untold numbers of years would pass before people could finally band together and start to recover and rebuild. That's the way I see it at least.
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Re: am I the only one not scared of an economic collapse? [Re: zSDMF]
#8242657 - 04/05/08 02:03 PM (15 years, 11 months ago) |
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I just lol. some people have a ego so big they think they are gods.
If somthing like this ever happens it would be horrible. Some would survive and some would not. The jackass that stated he was that fucker who would kill people for their food only proved my point. Survivalist would gather food, then some jackass like that would take it and kill them. Then someone would kill the jackass for the food he took, and it would be chaos, not living, not surviving. you would not survive, you are not better than any other person out there that would do damn near anything to feed his kids. You and your ego would die like most of the world. you think you are the only one with sense? You would be killed trying to take food from someone no doubt. the only people that would have a chance are the people that banded together and tried to survive that way. But then, there are always people stronger than they are, and they would take what you have.
There would be no " i have a gun and i dont care" people alive. You would die just as quick as most. If the rest of the world around you was lucky, you would get the flu and die drowning in your own fluids begging for some help from the people you took food from. Fat chance there.
It would be a horrible thing. some would survive, some wouldnt. Skill would count for little, and luck would be everything. You couldnt prepare for something like this, because the best laid plans get fucked up as soon as you set them in motion.
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Re: am I the only one not scared of an economic collapse? [Re: Kada]
#8242721 - 04/05/08 02:21 PM (15 years, 11 months ago) |
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well when it happens i won't be scared to do what i have to do until i die. and you're god damn right i'd kill you if it ensured me one more meal and one more day. see just like i proved a point to you, you did the same for me. we're too pussified for our own good. what animal readily hesitates to pounce in nature when threatned.. except humans? not too many. i think we forget at the end of the day that we're just animals who live and die
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Re: am I the only one not scared of an economic collapse? [Re: Kada]
#8242757 - 04/05/08 02:27 PM (15 years, 11 months ago) |
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and you call it ego, i call it drive. i don't want to die, in fact i want to live and succeed. you do what you gotta do, you can either sit and wait and be passive or go get that shit. it doesn't necessarily involve violence or stealing or any of that, but if the situation arises i would not hesitate.
is that ego? if so i'm an egomaniac, i don't like fucking around much.
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Re: am I the only one not scared of an economic collapse? [Re: Kada]
#8242842 - 04/05/08 02:51 PM (15 years, 11 months ago) |
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impgl said: lol. oh no's im de first to die!
i dont really care. its just life. we all die.
I bet you would beg for your life if it came down to it. Im sick of you people that think that they would die and be ok with it. You would die begging someone to save you.
i have been close to dying a few times. i'll try hard to survive, but everyone dies. thats just how shit is.
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Re: am I the only one not scared of an economic collapse? [Re: zSDMF]
#8243000 - 04/05/08 03:43 PM (15 years, 11 months ago) |
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I am going to canibalize you. ROAR
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Re: am I the only one not scared of an economic collapse? [Re: impgl]
#8243005 - 04/05/08 03:44 PM (15 years, 11 months ago) |
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I know, but you dont have to sound so cynical about it.
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Re: am I the only one not scared of an economic collapse? [Re: Kada]
#8243028 - 04/05/08 03:52 PM (15 years, 11 months ago) |
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Wow you guys have some ideas that are kinda... Out there...
Honestly, if the system collapsed and it was a massive free for all, I would do whatever it took to survive. If I have to shoot someone and kill them just to eat them and not starve to death, I will fucking do it.
All you people that would grow gardens and such, I would fucking rob you and if you tried to stop me you would get blasted by my shotty or my ak47.
But honestly, I don't think it will get THAT bad, worst that will happen is a depression that can be dealt with.
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Re: am I the only one not scared of an economic collapse? [Re: Horribla]
#8243042 - 04/05/08 03:55 PM (15 years, 11 months ago) |
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There will be plenty of people who would target assholes first. You have been forewarned.
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Re: am I the only one not scared of an economic collapse? [Re: Horribla]
#8243047 - 04/05/08 03:56 PM (15 years, 11 months ago) |
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You would be the first to die then. I can shoot a fly off shit with my m16 from 700 feet away. thank you usmc.
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Re: am I the only one not scared of an economic collapse? [Re: dr_gonz]
#8243058 - 04/05/08 03:59 PM (15 years, 11 months ago) |
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I wouldn't mind a great depression, it might give me a chance to pick up somethings in the market for cheap.
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Re: am I the only one not scared of an economic collapse? [Re: Kada]
#8243069 - 04/05/08 04:03 PM (15 years, 11 months ago) |
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i would do whatever it took to survive for family first, and then myself. call me old school, but that's how i roll. and i would never, ever harm an innocent, no matter what. if i don't have principals and standards, what DO i have then?
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Re: am I the only one not scared of an economic collapse? [Re: Syle]
#8243133 - 04/05/08 04:22 PM (15 years, 11 months ago) |
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lol.
all this "i would do ___" is irrelevant because there won't be an economic collapse
We'll hit a recession for a few years, maybe even define it as a "depression" if we can't get our financial markets straightened out. Either way - a few years of relatively bad times - and then onward we march. Will we emerge still a superpower? Maybe yes, maybe no.
I've been sayin it in these doomsday threads for a while now, and if/when i turn out to be completly wrong - i'll be glad to eat my words. But until then - i'll just keep disagreeing in every thread
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Re: am I the only one not scared of an economic collapse? [Re: dr_gonz]
#8243165 - 04/05/08 04:33 PM (15 years, 11 months ago) |
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zSDMF said: but we live in a pussified society where we sit and watch britney spears spiral out of control on Entertainment Tonite. i really loathe american culture in particular.
haha, it's true. the way we live our lives compared to others, we deserve to pay for it, at least a little.
kids in foreign countries get paid barely anything to make toys that children in the us get sick of after a few weeks.
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ToiletDuk said: Sorry to disappoint y'all, but there's not going to be an economic collapse.
how do you KNOW this?
as for the tough gun people that aren't scared, what will you do when you run into a group like yourselves, have a shot-out, get shot in the leg, live, have no hospitals to go to, have no medical supplies to treat yourselves, have no medication, and then your wound gets gain green? tough now? i bet you'll all cry.
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Re: am I the only one not scared of an economic collapse? [Re: LayYouIn]
#8243228 - 04/05/08 04:50 PM (15 years, 11 months ago) |
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You assholes need to read some history of the depression!
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Re: am I the only one not scared of an economic collapse? [Re: LayYouIn]
#8243289 - 04/05/08 05:08 PM (15 years, 11 months ago) |
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LayYouIn said: how do you KNOW this?
as for the tough gun people that aren't scared, what will you do when you run into a group like yourselves, have a shot-out, get shot in the leg, live, have no hospitals to go to, have no medical supplies to treat yourselves, have no medication, and then your wound gets gain green? tough now? i bet you'll all cry.
heh.
those of us who aren't scared... probably wouldn't waste our life thinking of such scenarios - since they won't happen
Even if it did - i have a glock, and the first people I'll rob are you doomsdayers standing on the corners telling us how right you were.
Gimme y0 money, bitch!
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Re: am I the only one not scared of an economic collapse? [Re: memes]
#8243370 - 04/05/08 05:25 PM (15 years, 11 months ago) |
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meams said: Even if it did - i have a glock,
your not the only person that has a gun...
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Re: am I the only one not scared of an economic collapse? [Re: LayYouIn]
#8243449 - 04/05/08 05:45 PM (15 years, 11 months ago) |
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CANABALISM. It's the only solution.
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Re: am I the only one not scared of an economic collapse? [Re: dr_gonz]
#8243605 - 04/05/08 06:20 PM (15 years, 11 months ago) |
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Re: am I the only one not scared of an economic collapse? [Re: MOTH]
#8243614 - 04/05/08 06:23 PM (15 years, 11 months ago) |
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MOTH said: Define SUCCESS please.
success One entry found.
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Main Entry: suc·cess Pronunciation: \sək-ˈses\ Function: noun Etymology: Latin successus, from succedere Date: 1537 1obsolete : outcome, result 2 a: degree or measure of succeeding b: favorable or desired outcome; also : the attainment of wealth, favor, or eminence 3: one that succeeds
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Re: am I the only one not scared of an economic collapse? [Re: Luddite]
#8243625 - 04/05/08 06:25 PM (15 years, 11 months ago) |
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badass video.
do you know of any others?
looks good for tripping.
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Re: am I the only one not scared of an economic collapse? [Re: LayYouIn]
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Re: am I the only one not scared of an economic collapse? [Re: Luddite]
#8243997 - 04/05/08 07:39 PM (15 years, 11 months ago) |
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Re: am I the only one not scared of an economic collapse? [Re: Luddite]
#11722793 - 12/26/09 07:19 PM (14 years, 2 months ago) |
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Update:
The government's finished its foreplay and has proceeded to bend us over the kitchen table
Cannibalism is still taboo in many parts of North America
No one is hunting turkeys
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Re: am I the only one not scared of an economic collapse? [Re: dr_gonz]
#11722809 - 12/26/09 07:24 PM (14 years, 2 months ago) |
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Well of course it's imminent, but I'd shoot for 20-30 years
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