Current Economic Sitiuation-Should we stock up on food and necessities before it hits

[Otto_Weddigen]

Looking at the current Economic Sitiuation,we can see that its getting worst,what type of necessities should people stock up now,for me its:

1.Food
2.Water
3.Weapons?
4.Toilet Paper
5.Medic kits

[Enigma]

Money.

[magic452]

Forget about the toilet paper, Our money will be so worthless you will be able to use it. :haha:

Magic452

[PeriscopeDepth]

I bought a gaming PC while I had the cash. Because I know there is no way in hell I am going to be able to justify one 1-2 years from now (or less) the way things are going. :up:

PD

[Fincuan]

Consuming is the best thing a consumer can do to help with the crisis, so stock whatever you want as long as it isn't money :up:

[Tribesman]

I bought a gaming PC while I had the cash. Because I know there is no way in hell I am going to be able to justify one 1-2 years from now (or less) the way things are going.
You should have waited for the discounts to really kick in , I put off buying a new car last September , by December one dealer was doing 3 for the price of 2 . Now one is doing them half price .
Likewise with land and property , reccesion really opens up oppertunities , land is already down 40% over here and houses by a 1/3 . Once the repos really kick in it will be time to scoop them up just like in Britain when Thatchers free market economic "miracle" went belly up .
Though of course it does require that you are not already saddled with debt or need to borrow from the banks .

[Aramike]

Money.:haha: :haha:

[nikimcbee]

Consuming is the best thing a consumer can do to help with the crisis, so stock whatever you want as long as it isn't money :up:

right on!

I know a lot of people who are in the personal preparedness thing to the extreme.:06: Not that its a bad thing, but they are prepared for some pretty wacky stuff. (along the lines of the end of the world, nuclear war, etc)

[Kapt Z]

diapers.

[GoldenRivet]

7.62 and 9mm ammo and lots of it, - but get ammo for any rifle you own!

"Black Betty" is loaded and ready

http://img90.imageshack.us/img90/5443/coltar15.jpg

[GoldenRivet]

And so is "Misha"

http://img26.imageshack.us/img26/6950/ak47.jpg

[Torplexed]

Let's see. Sawed-off shotgun, leather jacket, wild dingo, canned dog food, last of the V-8 interceptors.

Bring on the vermin on wheels.

http://img2.timeinc.net/ew/dynamic/imgs/070118/roadwarrior_l.jpg

[Onkel Neal]

:haha: Plenty awesome, the car also needs a supercharger with a slipper clutch.

[Frame57]

I would bet that we will see some degree of inflation. The question will be "how much inflation and how long will it last?" I have always had a three month supply of grub and water. Had to restock as the old stuff was bloating the cans. Seems that spam has a very long shelf life as does canned chili. Distilled water is the only way to go because it will last almost indefinitey as compared to spring water. I would shy away from the MRE's that people sell at gun shows and such. They are rejects from the military and some have had sealing problems. they are over priced anyway. Tuna fish is pretty good and i buy it when it is on sale for 2 cans for a dollar. So if the crap hits the fan you are all welcome to dine here so long as you like creative dishes made out of tuna, spam and canned chili....:salute:

[SUBMAN1]

7.62 and 9mm ammo and lots of it, - but get ammo for any rifle you own!

"Black Betty" is loaded and ready

Get a real mag for that thing already. That 10 rounder needs to go.

-S

[nikimcbee]

7.62 and 9mm ammo and lots of it, - but get ammo for any rifle you own!

"Black Betty" is loaded and ready



Freak! I guess I shouldn't laugh, since bo got elected, I've been trying to buy more 7.62 ammo. I've been worried about all of his "exexcutive orders.":nope:

[nikimcbee]

Let's see. Sawed-off shotgun, leather jacket, wild dingo, canned dog food, last of the V-8 interceptors.

Bring on the vermin on wheels.

http://img2.timeinc.net/ew/dynamic/imgs/070118/roadwarrior_l.jpg

wow torplexed, you look familiar...:D

On a side note, I did know Seattle was that bad yet?:haha:

[SUBMAN1]

Let's see. Sawed-off shotgun, leather jacket, wild dingo, canned dog food, last of the V-8 interceptors.

Bring on the vermin on wheels.

http://img2.timeinc.net/ew/dynamic/imgs/070118/roadwarrior_l.jpg
wow torplexed, you look familiar...:D

On a side note, I did know Seattle was that bad yet?:haha:Looks more like that could pass for Eastern Washington to me. :O:

-S

PS. A pic from the gorge in E. WA:

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3293/2667500814_7aabb3a9b6.jpg (http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3293/2667500814_7aabb3a9b6.jpg?v=0)

[nikimcbee]

Let's see. Sawed-off shotgun, leather jacket, wild dingo, canned dog food, last of the V-8 interceptors.

Bring on the vermin on wheels.

http://img2.timeinc.net/ew/dynamic/imgs/070118/roadwarrior_l.jpg
wow torplexed, you look familiar...:D

On a side note, I did know Seattle was that bad yet?:haha:Looks more like that could pass for Eastern Washington to me. :O:

-S

PS. A pic from the gorge in E. WA:

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3293/2667500814_7aabb3a9b6.jpg (http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3293/2667500814_7aabb3a9b6.jpg?v=0)

:haha: :yeah:

[Zachstar]

If an economic situation were to get that bad those supplies would be next to useless in the long term.

If things get that bad.. These are far better

Seeds

Gardening tools

Books on various skills

Enough Small Solar Cells to keep a small radio charged (No Dynamos do not work as you would find yourself too exhausted to crank it at times and an AM radio may be badly needed at that point)

Cheap, effective insulation so a room can be sealed to retain heat.

Fresnel Lenses so you can use the sun to cook or heat something or even to boil water.

Water cleaning supplies..

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What you have to understand is that if it gets to the point where you have to rely on "stocks" of items. Thats a depression that will last a decade at least. Because advancements would stagnate and the things needed to get the economy going again would be delayed.

[TDK1044]

All we need is fiscal responsibility accross the board going forward.

When banks write loans to people who they know fail to meet the basic loan requirements based on any real assessment, and when there are insufficient checks and balances in Wall Street, this is where you end up.

The Democrats will spend the next four years making the lower educated middle class more and more dependent on Government assistance in various areas of their lives, and this will make it increasingly difficult for a Republican Administration to get elected over the next 20 years.

We have entered the era of assisted living. :)

[Rockstar]

If an economic situation were to get that bad those supplies would be next to useless in the long term.

If things get that bad.. These are far better

Seeds

Gardening tools

Books on various skills

Enough Small Solar Cells to keep a small radio charged (No Dynamos do not work as you would find yourself too exhausted to crank it at times and an AM radio may be badly needed at that point)

Cheap, effective insulation so a room can be sealed to retain heat.

Fresnel Lenses so you can use the sun to cook or heat something or even to boil water.

Water cleaning supplies..

--------------

What you have to understand is that if it gets to the point where you have to rely on "stocks" of items. Thats a depression that will last a decade at least. Because advancements would stagnate and the things needed to get the economy going again would be delayed.


I can use my rifle and take it from you :arrgh!:

[August]

If an economic situation were to get that bad those supplies would be next to useless in the long term.

If things get that bad.. These are far better

Seeds

Gardening tools

Books on various skills

Enough Small Solar Cells to keep a small radio charged (No Dynamos do not work as you would find yourself too exhausted to crank it at times and an AM radio may be badly needed at that point)

Cheap, effective insulation so a room can be sealed to retain heat.

Fresnel Lenses so you can use the sun to cook or heat something or even to boil water.

Water cleaning supplies..

--------------

What you have to understand is that if it gets to the point where you have to rely on "stocks" of items. Thats a depression that will last a decade at least. Because advancements would stagnate and the things needed to get the economy going again would be delayed.

I can use my rifle and take it from you :arrgh!:

There were some folks who went that route during the great depression. Bonnie Parker and Clyde Barrows, John Dillinger, etc. Pretty much all of them died in a hail of gunfire and going back further we have the example of the James Gangs raid into Northfield Minnesota.

[Frame57]

All we need is fiscal responsibility accross the board going forward.

When banks write loans to people who they know fail to meet the basic loan requirements based on any real assessment, and when there are insufficient checks and balances in Wall Street, this is where you end up.

The Democrats will spend the next four years making the lower educated middle class more and more dependent on Government assistance in various areas of their lives, and this will make it increasingly difficult for a Republican Administration to get elected over the next 20 years.

We have entered the era of assisted living. :)You are correct sir! Some Sociologist refer to this as social engineering and has been in play for some time. They call it "the entitlement society". A socialists dream, but a freemans nightmare and one that can only be acheived by income/wealth re-distribution that Obama seems hell bent on accomplishing. My Father had his own business in the early 70's and was in the black each year and had to put 30% down to buy a house then. Across from us a hispanic family on welfare with no job qualified with no money down. This infuriated my Dad to no end. Because he was a hard worker up till this point. Sadly rather than keeping his pride he decided to join them rather than beat them and this is what the democratic party wants. A society of deadbeats who want their cheese handed to them from the government. Many say it will be like Cuba but i think it will be a bit better than that. They would fear a revolution if they let it slip to that level.

[AVGWarhawk]

Looking at the current Economic Sitiuation,we can see that its getting worst,what type of necessities should people stock up now,for me its:

1.Food
2.Water
3.Weapons?
4.Toilet Paper
5.Medic kits

You know what, if people started stocking up on these items as well as other items. We could get out of this recession. People saving their money and not spending. Banks are not loaning. Get people spending and we will have of this knocked out. :up:

[Zachstar]

I agree. I'm about to get some money flowing back into the economy myself and if I get a stimulus payment I intend to use it instead of saving it.

It will help. Especially if you spend it on the few remaining US made stuff (Like a few video games)

But for petes sakes people. Get some seeds! Look up what can grow in your area and consider grabbing some! Tomatoes are great as they are very high output and an average yard can sustain you if you plant some beans as well.

[August]

I agree. I'm about to get some money flowing back into the economy myself and if I get a stimulus payment I intend to use it instead of saving it.

It will help. Especially if you spend it on the few remaining US made stuff (Like a few video games)

But for petes sakes people. Get some seeds! Look up what can grow in your area and consider grabbing some! Tomatoes are great as they are very high output and an average yard can sustain you if you plant some beans as well.

Rose and I have been doing a lot of planning along these lines for the retirement home. I'm hoping to start planting apple trees this spring.

[-SWCowboy.]

I've been helping the firearms and ammunition manufacturers stay in business :shucks:

[sunvalleyslim]

A very large automatic weapon with unlimited ammo because there won't be any police or military to save your butt. Take what you need because those that don't have a weapon, can't take.........Sorry Folks, Law of the Jungle........

[rubenandthejets]

Let's see. Sawed-off shotgun, leather jacket, wild dingo, canned dog food, last of the V-8 interceptors.

Bring on the vermin on wheels.

http://img2.timeinc.net/ew/dynamic/imgs/070118/roadwarrior_l.jpg

Yeah, but you'd better stock up on the Guzzleline or you'll end up with Tina Turner in Thunderdome in a couple of years. A razor sharp boomerang and a gyrocopter might be useful too.

[geetrue]

2010 to 2012 is probably a good target date to be ready for anything from a major earthquake, foreign war, collaspe of the world banking system to your wife running off with the water delivery man.

After watching my friends and one land lord get all excited about Y2K (that I couldn't then afford to get ready for) and then it all came to nothing ... I find it hard to take this get ready for a world wide problem that will have no respect for persons.

Seriously just for a moment think it all out ... Lets say you have everything you need stored in a basement or a backyard storage shed or even a 40' shipping container on five acres of land in a rural area with a natural year long spring running on your property.

If the problem your ready for hasn't happened yet ... How are your going to protect what you have? You have to go to work, you like to go out to eat, to a movie or shopping, right?

And if you were ready for any emergency and the moment came ... How could you ever leave the accumlated material for any length of time without fear someone else will claim it as their emergency supplies (with or without a gun in their hand)?

The only answer I can think of is a big family or a like minded group of people that stick together in these kind of emergencies.

Cult churches have been ready for years for example, but I do not recomend them due to some members have gone wacky and killed everyone they could before turning the gun on themselves. lol

Having every thing just right anf being ready for any emergency is nice, but is it practical?

Like a local drug dealer I know ... he says he is afraid to leave home and when he does all he can do is worry about the drugs and guns he left behind. :yep:

[SteamWake]

The only answer I can think of is a big family or a like minded group of people that stick together in these kind of emergencies.

Ummm isnt that kind of what america was founded on? :shifty:

[GoldenRivet]

7.62 and 9mm ammo and lots of it, - but get ammo for any rifle you own!

"Black Betty" is loaded and ready

Get a real mag for that thing already. That 10 rounder needs to go.

-S
lol i dont have any pictures on my computer of the 160 round double drum

EDIT: note the bayonet for close encounters

[danurve]

GoldenRivet; what kind of optics are on her? And what kind of recoil would you estimate it can deal with?
http://img90.imageshack.us/img90/5443/coltar15.jpg

[August]

7.62 and 9mm ammo and lots of it, - but get ammo for any rifle you own!

"Black Betty" is loaded and ready

Get a real mag for that thing already. That 10 rounder needs to go.

-S
lol i dont have any pictures on my computer of the 160 round double drum

EDIT: note the bayonet for close encounters

What's the baby blue sling for? Close encounters of the ghey kind? :D

[GoldenRivet]

@Danurve

It is a basic 4 power non reflective scope. Recoil is actually quite light.

@August

The sling is actually a sort of "dark gull grey", but for some reason the cheapo-depot digital camera i used makes it appear sort of a baby blue color. oh well. ;)

[Iceman]

Let's see. Sawed-off shotgun, leather jacket, wild dingo, canned dog food, last of the V-8 interceptors.

Bring on the vermin on wheels.

http://img2.timeinc.net/ew/dynamic/imgs/070118/roadwarrior_l.jpg

LOl...can I be your partner....yo patner...were patners...lol :)
http://content6.flixster.com/question/37/32/96/3732960_ori.gif

[A Very Super Market]

I love just how off-topic this thread is going. Its doing well.

Also, I liked the gyro pilot a lot, its too bad he was so crazy.

[Torplexed]

LOl...can I be your partner....yo patner...were patners...lol :)
http://content6.flixster.com/question/37/32/96/3732960_ori.gif

Heh..heh The Gyropilot rocks. :up:

"A fellah, a QUICK fellah, might have a weapon under there. I'd have to pin his head to the panel..."

One correction on my part. Max's dog wasn't a dingo, but a blue heeler. Now you're set to win the next Road Warrior trivia contest.

http://www.madmaxmovies.com/archives/Gallery/VidCaps/MadMax2/images/DogHeels.jpg

[rubenandthejets]

Oh, I forgot cigarettes, cannabis and assorted psychadelic compounds-for sale / barter of course....drugs are bad,mmmkay

[Zachstar]

Get this! It will greatly enhance your ability to power small LEDs or a small radio and you support American business and help reverse the recession!

http://www.engadget.com/2008/12/22/energizers-rechargeable-solar-charger-gets-detailed-pictured/