UrbanSurvivalSkills.com received the following question from Jeff in New Jersey:
"Reference to your post Urban Survival - The Coming Economic Collapse Report June 2010,....So what are you saying here? Buy Gold? How much is enough?"
UrbanMan reply: While I am no economist, I do try to make sense out of all the financial indicators out there. Talk of a double dip recession is all over the place. Some people think that Gold make hit $10,000 an ounce. Central banks have reportedly bought more gold last year (425 tons) than at any other time since 1964.
Gold production is no higher now than it was a decade ago and has fallen somewhat in 5 of the past 8 years.
We believe in planning and preparation across all likely scenarios. It is very likely that we'll hit a recession and inflation will be the result, making your money buy less and Gold buy more. If it is bad enough, fiat currency, you know those dollar bills in your pocket? may not be taken in trade. We want to be prepared for that But we are primarily holding Gold and Silver in preparation for a total collapse of our society, be it through a economic crisis, natural mega-disaster(s), nuclear or dirty bomb strike or pandemic disease.
How much is enough? Obviously your personal finances and desire level of preparation will dictate how much you can buy. To tell you the truth, I have very little gold. I have most of my precious metals (PM's) in Silver, both bullion in the form of one ounce rounds and U.S. coins for silver melt value.
I look for the government to try and confiscate gold and silver bullion once again. In the mean time as I finish off with my priority list of Urban Survival Tasks and preparation measures, I'll get around to buying for silver,..maybe some gold if I can afford it. I can afford to concentrate on other Survival Tasks right now, as I have a decent amount of Silver put away, but if you haven't started procuring Gold or Silver yet, then you really need to consider doing so. Even a small amount a month, like purchasing a couple Silver Rounds every pay period would be a start. That's what we started Jim (from Survival Chronicles of Jim) doing and he reports a substantial peace of mind even with the small amount he has.
Stay Safe, Stay Prepared.
Sunday, June 20, 2010
Saturday, June 19, 2010
Urban Survival - The Coming Economic Collapse Report June 2010
The Perfect Financial Storm is brewing - get Ready. And I mean GET READY.
Not just the sluggish economy,..not just unemployment,....not just a bankrupt Social Security Trust Fund,....not just unfunded liabilities nor the Gigantic National Debt. It's all of it and more,.....the Bush Tax Cuts expiring,....add more failed banks.....throw in welfare and other spending programs,......
“We’re on this trajectory where we will have more takers than makers in society. We’re going to have more people taking from government than living on their own, paying taxes and contributing into it. That is a dangerous position to be in, that’s the position Greece is in,” - Congressman Paul Ryan (R-WI) May 2010.
Oh, did someone mentioned Greece? When Greece started to admit its debt problems last November, the government estimated its deficit last year was 12.7 percent of its GDP. Meanwhile, the U.S. deficit stands at 10.3 percent of GDP in 2010 under President Obama’s budget, with more spending plans in the works, not to mention Cap and Trade and the moratorium of drilling for gas. You'll probably see $7 a gallon gas by middle of next year.
Most Analyst believe there is a 40-50% chance that the Bush Tax Cuts will expire Dec 31, 2010 without Congress extending or modifying them. This would of course be a big blow to our chances of getting our economy back on track as this effects small business like a stake in a Vampire's heart.
83 Banks failed since Jan 1, 2010. The FDIC is often appointed as receiver for failed banks. The following link will direct you to the official Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) website (click here). The FDIC is a corporation who many analysts believe is under capitalized and on the brink of self collapse.
See the video below to explain the free fall in National Debt that has become us.
Not just the sluggish economy,..not just unemployment,....not just a bankrupt Social Security Trust Fund,....not just unfunded liabilities nor the Gigantic National Debt. It's all of it and more,.....the Bush Tax Cuts expiring,....add more failed banks.....throw in welfare and other spending programs,......
“We’re on this trajectory where we will have more takers than makers in society. We’re going to have more people taking from government than living on their own, paying taxes and contributing into it. That is a dangerous position to be in, that’s the position Greece is in,” - Congressman Paul Ryan (R-WI) May 2010.
Oh, did someone mentioned Greece? When Greece started to admit its debt problems last November, the government estimated its deficit last year was 12.7 percent of its GDP. Meanwhile, the U.S. deficit stands at 10.3 percent of GDP in 2010 under President Obama’s budget, with more spending plans in the works, not to mention Cap and Trade and the moratorium of drilling for gas. You'll probably see $7 a gallon gas by middle of next year.
Most Analyst believe there is a 40-50% chance that the Bush Tax Cuts will expire Dec 31, 2010 without Congress extending or modifying them. This would of course be a big blow to our chances of getting our economy back on track as this effects small business like a stake in a Vampire's heart.
83 Banks failed since Jan 1, 2010. The FDIC is often appointed as receiver for failed banks. The following link will direct you to the official Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) website (click here). The FDIC is a corporation who many analysts believe is under capitalized and on the brink of self collapse.
See the video below to explain the free fall in National Debt that has become us.
Thursday, June 17, 2010
Urban Survival Skills - Reader Question on Military Tactics
UrbanSurvivalSkills received the following Anonymous comment: "Thanks for the great site. I have learned many thing. Where can I get a book on military tactics like defenses and such?" - (from) Stuck in the City
UrbanMan reply:
Stuck in the City (I hope not literally). It is a good idea to maintain several military reference books in your Survival library. Great resources with lots of pictures of diagrams to explain concepts,...probably not as many pictures as Marine Corps manuals, and the Army one's don't let you use crayons in them....just kidding you former Marines.
Military reference books, the most common one being Field Manuals, are available at military surplus stores, on line sources and gun shows. I would recommend the following books on tactics and field craft skills,.....not all are Army Manuals, but sometimes better information is available from non Army sources.
UrbanMan reply:
Stuck in the City (I hope not literally). It is a good idea to maintain several military reference books in your Survival library. Great resources with lots of pictures of diagrams to explain concepts,...probably not as many pictures as Marine Corps manuals, and the Army one's don't let you use crayons in them....just kidding you former Marines.
Military reference books, the most common one being Field Manuals, are available at military surplus stores, on line sources and gun shows. I would recommend the following books on tactics and field craft skills,.....not all are Army Manuals, but sometimes better information is available from non Army sources.
Urban Survival – A Primer for Raising Chickens
There are more Urban Dwellers raising Chickens now more than ever before. Can’t tell if this is in response to the bad economy; or, people wanting fresh organic eggs; or, people just practicing for when only what they grow or raise is only what they eat.
Chickens are easy and inexpensive to raise compared to other livestock such as goats, sheep or cows. With a small Chicken coop, they take up very little room, maybe even as small as 12 square feet for a flock of four.
Fresh eggs would be not only good food, but a great barter item. With a Rooster you can breed hens for more chicks or for a barter item. We think much of our Survival suppers will be eggs and rice, squash and eggs, etc.
On the average, 4 hens will give you 2, maybe 3 eggs a day. Most hens start to lay around 4-6 months of age, however for many reasons, mainly time of year and temperature), they may stop laying eggs until warmer weather come
You’ll need a Chicken Coop. You can build your own or can visit our friends at the Chicken Coop Source for many different models depending upon what you want and how much you can spend. Consider about 3 square feet per Chicken.
We have one inner city co-worker who raises six Chickens, and it seems like he always has eggs, and he has nothing but a small, patio rock backyard. It can be done.
You’ll need an easy way to clean. One common method is to move the chicken coop to a new area in order to fertilize new areas every week or two. You can also use pine shavings, pine needles, crushed up bark and the alike.
The easiest and best feed is complete feeds which provide all the protein, carbs and fats (energy) as well as vitamins and minerals necessary for proper growth, egg production, and health of the birds. The Chickens will need fresh water as well.
Other foods could be bugs, worms, vegetables, corn, wheat, cereal, oats, cut grass, coarse ground seeds and bread.
Common commercial foods are Purina Flock Raiser, Blue Seal Chick n’ Game Bird Feed, Grower Crumbles or Bird Starter,
A 50 lbs bag of feed will last four Chickens about 3 months, maybe longer if you supplement their diet with other feeds.
We think a regular sized Urban back yard is an easy fit for several Chickens and the Urban Survivalist should consider adding the procurement of Chickens and a Chicken Coop, if not immediately, then on your Survival tasks list as indicators build towards a collapse.
Chickens are easy and inexpensive to raise compared to other livestock such as goats, sheep or cows. With a small Chicken coop, they take up very little room, maybe even as small as 12 square feet for a flock of four.
Fresh eggs would be not only good food, but a great barter item. With a Rooster you can breed hens for more chicks or for a barter item. We think much of our Survival suppers will be eggs and rice, squash and eggs, etc.
On the average, 4 hens will give you 2, maybe 3 eggs a day. Most hens start to lay around 4-6 months of age, however for many reasons, mainly time of year and temperature), they may stop laying eggs until warmer weather come
You’ll need a Chicken Coop. You can build your own or can visit our friends at the Chicken Coop Source for many different models depending upon what you want and how much you can spend. Consider about 3 square feet per Chicken.
We have one inner city co-worker who raises six Chickens, and it seems like he always has eggs, and he has nothing but a small, patio rock backyard. It can be done.
You’ll need an easy way to clean. One common method is to move the chicken coop to a new area in order to fertilize new areas every week or two. You can also use pine shavings, pine needles, crushed up bark and the alike.
The easiest and best feed is complete feeds which provide all the protein, carbs and fats (energy) as well as vitamins and minerals necessary for proper growth, egg production, and health of the birds. The Chickens will need fresh water as well.
Other foods could be bugs, worms, vegetables, corn, wheat, cereal, oats, cut grass, coarse ground seeds and bread.
Common commercial foods are Purina Flock Raiser, Blue Seal Chick n’ Game Bird Feed, Grower Crumbles or Bird Starter,
A 50 lbs bag of feed will last four Chickens about 3 months, maybe longer if you supplement their diet with other feeds.
We think a regular sized Urban back yard is an easy fit for several Chickens and the Urban Survivalist should consider adding the procurement of Chickens and a Chicken Coop, if not immediately, then on your Survival tasks list as indicators build towards a collapse.
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