If all hell broke loose right now, what would you do?

[HardKor]

Walk the rail-road tracks for a while.

Would you have all your possessions in a handkerchief tied to the end of a stick and slung over your shoulder? Because that would be awesome!

[Solanine]

Seriously guys, do something, anything, just get prepped, if the least you can do is add a few cans of food a week to your normal shopping then do it.
The fact is the world Monetary/Financial system is on the point of collapse, you just know the US Congress will authorize a debt ceiling increase, even with promises of Gov spending cuts over the next decade it will amount to the same thing putting a Band-aid over a Sucking Chest Wound because it will do nothing to address the real problem- Fractional Reserve Banking & a Fiat Money based Financial Economy.

Hmmm, with the recent news that apple has more money than the US government I can see a future much like that of "Oryx and crake" (Margret Atwood). Countries ran by compaines, the goverment a non existent or a puppet body. Many large corporations already had a lot of influence within the US government and now it is becoming more and more apparent how much it will grow in the future if your citizens are not careful.

[TheNomad]

If I get a rifle skip the stick and I might just have a backpack, but I am a Nomad so it makes sense.

[reaper239]

Hmmm, with the recent news that apple has more money than the US government I can see a future much like that of "Oryx and crake" (Margret Atwood). Countries ran by compaines, the goverment a non existent or a puppet body. Many large corporations already had a lot of influence within the US government and now it is becoming more and more apparent how much it will grow in the future if your citizens are not careful.

trust me, it's not just the US that's in trouble, there's going to be a violent shift in the world economy if we don't get our heads out of our collective assess. the problem is the US government overstepping it's bounds intruding into it's citizens live. i say we do away with the welfare system, all the people sucking off the government need to get off their duffs and do something. the government spends money it doesn't have supporting bums (yes i know there are people who legitimately need help, but more are abusing the system than honoring it) and running up more debt. and since the world economy is based on the US dollar, that means when the dollar crashes, everyones coming with us. now it won't be "end of days/apocalyptic" but it will be bad. that's my two cents. oh and obamacare is only going to make things worse.

rant over

[Nullifier]

As I see it - & this in not unique to American Politics is that ALL Western Governments have done the same thing, literally borrowed Trillions to buy votes today by promising certain special interest groups their cut of the pie & pushing the loan repayments onto future generations.

The Price of Gold has never gone "up", it is just a true reflection of the complete Devaluation of the Dollar.

I wouldn't be at all surprised if it hits $2000 per ounce by the end of the month because of the Debt ceiling being raised in the US, the average Joe will see their purchasing power evaporate & Brokers/Investors will be looking to get out of Funny Money (en mass) & into real money - Gold

The US Dollar will shortly be heading into High Inflation, shortly thereafter Hyperinflation, that'll be the End Game for the World baby.

[HaveCrowBarWillTravel]

OK.. enough with the politic'n. Lets focus this back on the topic of the thread por favor! Word of advice to keep the forum operating all PC and ish.. stay away from talking about Religion and Politics. Well, not just the forum, but everyday conversations. It'll save you a world of headaches, clenched jaws and keep you from throwing someone off the metro.

[reaper239]

OK.. enough with the politic'n. Lets focus this back on the topic of the thread por favor! Word of advice to keep the forum operating all PC and ish.. stay away from talking about Religion and Politics. Well, not just the forum, but everyday conversations. It'll save you a world of headaches, clenched jaws and keep you from throwing someone off the metro.

i see your point and concede... on the forums, however i am the least pc person you will ever meet, and in life i will tell you like it is. never censor yourself, certain people want us to be silent but that's what the first ammendment is all about, it is a garuntee to be offended because not everyone shares your views (btw crowbar, only the first sentence was directed at you, the rest was a generalization) alright that's all i wanted to say... be true to yourself.

[HaveCrowBarWillTravel]

i see your point and concede... on the forums, however i am the least pc person you will ever meet, and in life i will tell you like it is. never censor yourself, certain people want us to be silent but that's what the first ammendment is all about, it is a garuntee to be offended because not everyone shares your views (btw crowbar, only the first sentence was directed at you, the rest was a generalization) alright that's all i wanted to say... be true to yourself.

Reaper,
you're talking to someone who's job it is to defend your rights. The very ones people like to flaunt, but not actually do anything about. Talk to someone else about rights your not fighting for. In the meantime, I'm asking you to stay on topic.

[Solanine]

Sorry crowbar. Just discussing possible causes. I meant no offence. Back to topic. We have for politics in the uk, its called the houses of parliament. I here you have something similar? xD Back to topic. @TheNomad what exactly do you mean? You travel for a living? I may be being ignorant but I more picture a nomad living hunter-gatherer style, probably without internet connection? My plans change daily, The attic of a building near me looks inviting, as does a near by bunker system. I've said it before and i'll say it again, most people in the uk are sitting ducks. The strict firearms laws mean that not many people have guns and most haven't any experience shooting them. My thoughts are a crossbow which are commonly used for pest control would be a perfect every day weapon, any thoughts? Also I could probably find my way to a gun of some sorts as the rich often come near me to hunt deer.

[Brevard A. Smith]

Ok Troops! What's your plan when the Eat'em Ups appear?
Do you actually have weapons at home?
Would you board up your house or find a better location?

What kind of monsters are we up against? How they change into better hunters. I am still trying to visualize what they look like. How long does it take the Behemoths to get huge. I am really curious on what people in the Navy would do. Seeing how the Japanese didn't start robbing looting and killing after the earthquakes I would try to make my way out of the U.S. to a place where people are more civil. But I know that would be near impossible. Regardless of how many weapons I would have, I would need to be surround by people I could trust. That would be the best weapon. From watching so many zombie movie I figure people are the threat you have to worry about the most.