Surviving the crash

[nammac]

The African National Congress can't keep the lights on in South Africa.

Make sure y'all have them their power generators…. Might be needing them before long…

 

[Longwalkhome]

Make sure y'all have them their power generators…. Might be needing them before long…

Once the lights go out the darkness takes over America.

 

[Burt Gummer]

At least gov't has thermal IR cams to keep track of us even in the dark.

 

[ma96782]

RE : Post #1,393
The links provided.

Really......so now.....
Construction = Destruction/removal?

I always figured "construction" was building stuff. Not the opposite.

Aloha, Mark

 

[ma96782]

RE: Post #1,394
Thank you for the link provided there. It reminded me about "Expert Panels" and our modern dependence/reliance on experts.

1st. Of course, construction is different from destruction.

And so moving on to the EXPERTS.
I hope they aren't like the Chinese Style of EXPERTS who blindly follow the decrees of their Govt Masters at the CCP. And of course perhaps.....a much DEEPER investigation into the "private interests" of the members would/should might also be needed to identify certain agendas and motivations. But, that could become complicated and besides.....



Aloha, Mark

PS.....What is he talking about?

As for example:

Also look up the numerous YouTube Videos on the topics of: "Tofu Dreg Construction". Yup....approval is/was needed, by the Govt (read as : and THE EXPERTS) at many points of the processes.

 

[Longwalkhome]

If you have an hour and 45 minutes to learn something then watch this video. It explains what's happening and gives the reason your gun rights are important.

Plandemic 3: The Great Awakening (the movie - 1 hr:45 min)

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[Jay Walk]

I know why my gun rights are important.

Brandon and his voters can lick some sack.

 

[ATCclears]

"You're damned if you raise rates significantly more and put even more pressure on the banks, but you're damned if you don't" and inflation accelerates.

Jerome Powell’s Big Problem Just Got Even More Complicated

The central bank is aiming to avert financial instability while also fighting inflation—predicaments that frequently call for opposite policies.

www.wsj.com

 

[ma96782]

Well, once in a while we do get some GOOD NEWS.

Egg prices drop by nearly 14 percent in May

The price of eggs dropped by nearly 14 percent in May, marking a significant dip from sky-high egg prices in recent months. Several factors contributed to the high prices, including the avian flu that spread among chickens throughout 2022 and caused a reduction in egg supply. According to U.S...

news.yahoo.com

Aloha, Mark

 

[The Heretic]

Well, once in a while we do get some GOOD NEWS.

Egg prices drop by nearly 14 percent in May

The price of eggs dropped by nearly 14 percent in May, marking a significant dip from sky-high egg prices in recent months. Several factors contributed to the high prices, including the avian flu that spread among chickens throughout 2022 and caused a reduction in egg supply. According to U.S...

news.yahoo.com

Aloha, Mark

Inflation is down overall

Good.

Maybe we are getting there. I am tired of the volatility - I just checked my IRAs compared to three years ago and I am still down about $25K. Would be nice to see some stability and a little growth. I would like to tap them a little without a long term impact.

 

[ma96782]

Anyone investing in Japanese Stocks? Yeah.....the Nikkei is up (at a 33 year high).

Investors Are Putting Big Money Into Japan Again. Here’s Why.

The Japanese stock market is up nearly 30 percent this year, far ahead of the S&P 500, as firms bet that changes in how companies are run might just finally last.

www.nytimes.com

The yen has fallen against the dollar. Maybe, it's time to re-think vacation plans?

Aloha, Mark

PS.....in Sweden. Inflation fueled by Beyonce? OMG?!?!

Sweden's economy may be experiencing the 'Beyoncé blip'

Queen Bey fans visiting Stockholm for her world tour concerts have been driving up hotel prices.

fortune.com

 

[Longwalkhome]

Treasury Secretary Says to Expect a Slow Decline in US Dollar as Reserve Currency

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What will the dollar buy when it's no longer the reserve currency? What should you buy today to protect your wealth?

 

[The Heretic]

Treasury Secretary Says to Expect a Slow Decline in US Dollar as Reserve Currency

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What will the dollar buy when it's no longer the reserve currency? What should you buy today to protect your wealth?

I have already done my part; my ready cash reserve is less than 10% of what it was 3 years ago. I just wish my IRAs were the same as what they were 3 years ago.

 

[Longwalkhome]

I have already done my part; my ready cash reserve is less than 10% of what it was 3 years ago. I just wish my IRAs were the same as what they were 3 years ago.

I am working on my personal use items, figuring out what I need today and tomorrow that will be short on supply.

Things are moving fairly rapid on supply and for the number of years I might live I want to have my shooting needs.

As a life member of the gun club I want to shoot until I can't physically.

I am adding to my needs what is imported, like coffee, I love coffee and will drink it until I kick the bucket.

Going to buy more rice too, I cook a lot and enjoy my dinners over rice. Dog eats rice too so may as well buy 200 lbs.

 

[Siglvr]

I am working on my personal use items, figuring out what I need today and tomorrow that will be short on supply.

Exactly! All imported items. Pick anything. Say: car and the maintenance items. Where do your car tires come from? Where do your car's windshield wipers come from? Where is that car's oil filter made? How much oil for the next oil changes do you have on hand (oil comes from the us, but is country a or country b is blocked, the us market will not be supplying you), air filters, oil filters, etc etc

The last world war, all imported items, and any items needed by the military, were rationed. Sugar, coffee, nylon stockings, anything made of brass, gasoline etc etc. Add those to your list.

 

[The Heretic]

Exactly! All imported items. Pick anything. Say: car and the maintenance items. Where do your car tires come from? Where do your car's windshield wipers come from? Where is that car's oil filter made? How much oil for the next oil changes do you have on hand (oil comes from the us, but is country a or country b is blocked, the us market will not be supplying you), air filters, oil filters, etc etc

Been working on these items for years; consumables such as oil, fuel, brake fluid, etc. - and yes, tires (I have two sets for both my PU and truck, street for both, mudders for the PU, studded for the truck - and spares).

 

[Mono1]

The last world war, all imported items, and any items needed by the military, were rationed.

OK, but was Alcohol on that List? Just Curious. Cuz I wanna be Prepared.

 

[arakboss]

To get back what you paid in.

Depending on how much you paid and how long you live, you may or may not get back what you paid in, or more - but I figure that with my life expectancy, I won't get back what I paid in, much less what I paid in plus the interest I would have earned by investing it.

Also, if I die tomorrow, my daughter will get something like $156 for burial expenses, and not the rest of what I paid in over 50 years.

If you live long enough you might make back more than you paid in. If you want to stick it to the man, live to 120.

 

[The Heretic]

If you live long enough you might make back more than you paid in. If you want to stick it to the man, live to 120.

At some point, my living expenses will exceed the projected SS income. My mother spent $5K per month on a assisted living facility alone, not including medical expenses.

Living in a facility is one thing I do NOT want.

 

[Longwalkhome]

Average balance in 401(k) plans down almost $30K since 2021: Vanguard

freerepublic.com

Is this inflation?