by ST | Oct 18, 2011 | Civil Unrest, Economy, Entertainment, Government, Guest Post
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.... Read more by suburban | Oct 18, 2011 | Economy, Personal
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... Read more
by ST | Oct 11, 2011 | Economy, Gold and Silver, Guest Post, Money, Personal, Precious Metals
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... Read more
by ST | Aug 16, 2011 | Economy, General, Government, Guest Post, Levels of Awareness, Politics, Preparedness
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... Read more
by ST | Aug 9, 2011 | Economy, Guest Post, Money, Personal, Preparedness, Psychology
(With the economic events of the past few days I feel it is important to get this though out now instead of a couple of months from now when I first planned to publish it.) I am that dreadful, blighting thing, Like rat holes to the flood. Like rust that gnaws... Read more
by suburban | Aug 3, 2011 | Economy, Government
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,... Read more