World economy

[abaris]

Seriously, why is it that only muricans prep out for a world war/zombie outbreak/alien invasion when the rest of the world doesn't?

Don't know what a percentage of these idiots is on the lose in the States, but we have some in Europe too. Apparently there are even some making a nice dime by selling end of days gear and food. Which, in the same way as the nuclear shelters in days gone by, is probably the only smart response to this new kind of fear mongering.

[KUSA]

I've already got my madmax car! Press those nukular buttons!

Seriously, why is it that only muricans prep out for a world war/zombie outbreak/alien invasion when the rest of the world doesn't?

Because we can.

[LastPoet]

Well, it's shit locally, people work hard with little money to go on. It is also rather rainy in Portugal. I dunno, the Germans run this place.

[Crossless2.0]

I have a modest home emergency kit (canned goods, water, a camp stove, light sources, batteries, tools, warm clothes/other camping essentials, first aid kit) in case of hurricanes or tornadoes but nothing other than a shotgun with a box of shells to repel zombies or ravening mobs -- that's my Dad's department. He's ready for war if all hell breaks loose in the population 1,000 South Dakota prairie shithole he lives in.

[Crossless2.0]

I have an emergency kit ... In case of tornadoes, not zombies.

Mine's for earthquake.  It's water, food, a  cook stove, and a tent.  I'm really unconcernend about zombies or a cashless economy.  If I were worried about a cashless society I'd be buying cigarettes,  marijuana , liquor, coffee,  and antibiotics.

Right, antibiotics! I keep forgetting the antibiotics.

I have the rest covered though.

[LastPoet]

The end is nigh!

[Crossless2.0]

The end is nigh!

*Gently places hand on LastPoet's shoulder and vaguely points in the direction of Israel*

Sir, if you're here for the John the Baptist/Jesus/Apostle Paul party of end times religious fruitcakes, the line starts over there.  However, if you're here for the political/economic doomsayer gathering, you can meet your party there.

*Points in the general direction of Idaho/Montana*

[scoobysnack]

[abaris]

Then there is this in congressional hearings on suspending the constitution which is still highly classified.

Obviously. It's so ultimately, very and highly classified that you had a hard time posting a web video of it. Say, how's the price for tinfoil these days? Should I invest?

[scoobysnack]

Then there is this in congressional hearings on suspending the constitution which is still highly classified.

Obviously. It's so ultimately, very and highly classified that you had a hard time posting a web video of it. Say, how's the price for tinfoil these days? Should I invest?

Well the video is available but the details are classified.

You should invest in some silver, the poor mans precious metal. You could form a mold to insert into your anus to act as a damn to prevent you from being raped by the government. It along with gold is a hedge against economic turmoil, and it's super cheap right now since quantitative easing was put into effect by the FED after the 2008 crisis. It's only about 15 bucks right now, and in the event of economic downturn, it will go up, because unlike currency it's held it's value through thousands of years, and is the place people go to when SHTF.

Seriously though, I'm really just curious what people around the world think about the current state of the economy.