There’s been a lot of talk lately about the government shutdown and the possible default on our nation’s debt. While many people in this country remain blissfully oblivious to the actual problems, the fact is, this country has been teetering on the edge of disaster for quite some time.
Our country is currently over 17 trillion dollars in debt; instead of trying to address the problem, we have a government who insists on racking up even more debt, while claiming that raising the debt limit is our only way out.
Whether or not we keep raising the debt ceiling really isn’t even the point anymore. In my opinion, this country is on an unsustainable course, and it’s only a matter of time before the whole system comes to a grinding halt.
Are we facing another Great Depression?
When I look at our current situation, I actually think comparisons to the Great Depression are a little optimistic. Yes, things were bad during the Great Depression; but today, we have far more problems facing this country, problems that could make the Great Depression look like a walk in the park.
Why is today’s crisis worse than the Great Depression?
From the outside looking in, it might actually be pretty hard to believe this country is in any sort of financial trouble, let alone facing the possibility of an economic collapse. In fact, when you see hundreds of thousands of people lining up in front of Apple Stores all clamoring to buy the newest iPhone, you might actually get the impression that we have a robust economy.
But if you look a little deeper, and ignore the government/media propaganda, you’ll realize you’re witnessing one big illusion – better yet, the biggest Ponzi Scheme of all time.
The only reason this whole system hasn’t collapsed, is because of the 17 trillion dollars in debt this governments rung up. If it wasn’t for the debt, combined with the Federal Reserve who keeps flooding the market with funny money, by running the printing presses 24/7, this country would look a whole lot different.
Instead of the bread lines of the 1920’s, we now have 47 million people on food stamps and half the country counting on at least one government program to pay their bills.
From bank bailouts and corporate welfare, to a never-ending supply of unemployment checks and government assistance, this country only looks healthy because the government is doing everything they can to maintain the scam. Unfortunately, just like every Ponzi scheme, there comes a time when you just can’t maintain the scam any longer and the whole illusion starts to breakdown.
The only real question is when does this Ponzi scheme start to collapse?
What will an Economic Collapse look like?
To start, I think it will be much worse than the Great Depression; and I think this for a number of reasons.
First, today’s culture is so much different from the culture that existed during the Great Depression. We have multiple generations of people who have no clue how to live without relying on the system. Should this country face an economic collapse, followed by the inevitable chaos that will follow, I’m afraid most people won’t be able to survive what’s coming.
As we’ve pointed out in the past, 50% of the country readily admits they wouldn’t be able to survive for longer than 2 weeks without electricity. What do you think happens to these people once the whole system collapses?
During the Great Depression, a huge percentage of the public was still relatively self-sufficient. Today, most people don’t know how to cook a simple homemade meal, unless it comes out of a box or they pick it up from a restaurant.
The second thing I think we’ll see is mass chaos on the streets. I hate to say it, but people are nuts. Today’s culture is so morally bankrupt that they riot on the streets over pretty much anything.
Their team wins the Superbowl; let’s riot. The election might not go their way; let’s riot. What do you think these same people will do when the ATM’s stop working and they no longer have a way to buy food?
What can you do to Prepare for the Coming Chaos?
The first thing you need to do is realize how much danger we are really in. Once you see past the illusion, then you can start to take steps to prepare for what’s coming.
Increase your Food Supplies: During a prolonged crisis, food and water are going to be some of the most important commodities you can have. Everyone’s going to want it, and that means there are going to be major shortages and supply chain problems. Now is the time to stock up on long-term food and water.
Start Cutting Expenses: Whatever you can live without now is the time to start cutting it off. From the expensive monthly cable bill, to those $5 lattes you buy on the way to work, you need to really start watching where your money’s going.
The money you save can be used to buy essential things that you can still use 1, 5, 25, even 50 years from now.
Stock up on Firearms: In my opinion, this serves two very important purposes. First, during any type of crisis situation security is going to be one of your top priorities. Second, firearms and ammo rarely lose value, and will be some of the most sought after items post collapse.
We live in a world that’s really built on top of an illusion, as long as that illusion seems real, we’re ok. But the fact is, our infrastructure cannot maintain a prolonged disaster or economic crisis. In a fairly short amount of time, the trucks would stop running, the grocery stores would be void of almost everything, and the country would be in for one huge shock.
This may sound like fear mongering to some, but I think it’s just good old common sense. Take a look throughout history, and you will see this same pattern taking place time and time again. Just look back at the Great Depression, and how life was for people who lived through that and the dust bowl. For anyone who thinks it can’t happen again, I want to remind you that we’re making the exact same mistakes – only this time the country is far less self-reliant.
For more ideas on how to prepare for financial difficulties, check out our last article on preparing for an economic collapse.
I’m in Texas, but need feedback on some exodus of Americans leaving to Costa Rica and such, I have a rural pLace 45 miles into mexico that I use as a missionary outpost. I was born in the US and I am a missionary doctor in mexico, speak Spanish fluently, if anyone wants to network let me know at my E mail address. God bless us all.
God help us all. Things are going to get interesting this year.
well I think that its time we take control of the problem if every American put forth $37777.77 the debt would be knocked out clear. but not every American has that kind of cash to throw around. but what we have is an obligation given to us by our for fathers we need to stand up and out the government replace the dirty shit heads we elected and start fresh. I served my country I took an oath to protect it from all enemies foreign and domestic. they are now becoming the domestic enemy. no one will own me or my countrymen we need to rally together and take a stand.
I agree Jake. I’m really glad for alternative media. The mainstream is talking about gay marriage, when the half the country is so dependent on the government, and they have no idea how shaky the ground underneath their feet is!!!
I am not sure that I understand how an economic collapse brings about the total collapse of the electric grid. What are the assumptions in this scenario?
When the dollar becomes worthless, will the folks who work at the power plants go to work? Will the state guards be brought in to run the sewer and water treatment plants? I will be home protecting my wife and children. One of the classes I took in college was economics and we discussed hyperinflation that occurred in Europe after WW1. It literally took a wheel barrel full of money to buy a loaf of bread. The dollar only has the value that we give it. If you’re in the middle of the desert 100 miles from the nearest water source and you have a gallon of water with you. If I offered you 100 pounds of gold for it would you take the gold and die in the desert; or would you keep you water and live on? I hope like hell this doesn’t happen, but when the government is asking for billions of dollars to put down FOOD riots and looting in case of an economic collapse then they know what we know. It’s just a matter of time.
ive been having these thoughts appearing in my mind out the the blue the past few weeks… the past 3 days I just want to leave the country; however, I cant leave my children and grandchild. I think it will happen soon. you wont have to worry about polictical parties and voting issues or whose on what side of the fence! Im getting prepared and feel taking the next 30 days to due so is risky. remember you wont have emenities or stores and you will be under siege should be highly considered. no utilities so no air corn no stock pile refridgerated foods…you should be able to purchase meds and antibiotics from local veterinians… water food fire shelter medical defense books for survival and medical bury your supplies overstock if possible …do you homework
The common problem we all share is that we are sailing in “uncharted waters”. There are similarities in history that are good examples (as many have illustrated),but this is all a “new ballgame” for America, and thus difficult to predict the extent of the chaos that is coming down on us.
I agree with the advise that many of you have put forth on survival techniques, but I see the greatest thing we can do is start forming survival groups for shelter, food ,water, and security. We are really going to need each others help and protection, and a group is much more formidable and survivable that “lone wolfing it”.
A grass roots movement will become compromised by moles put in place by the NWO. History is His Story, not your story or my story but his story. History is full of BS put there by these Secret Socities to keep us ignorant of our past. This time we are now in was thought out in detail long ago. History always repeats itself. Except for now, this is the last time…Armageddon is near.
This article was published over a year ago before this comment post. We live in uncertain times. No attemp has been made to even try to slow down this trainwreck. All I can say is folks better do their homework. I have read the end of the book (Bible), it’s all shaping up for the beginning of the end. I am thankful I stayed and raised my family in a rural area, knowing how to live off the land. Pray and Prepare..
you are so right . anyone with the eyes to see and the ears to hear should know what the bible say about these times we are living in. this situation will not get any better it is to only grow worse but goe will take care of his people and you can count on that . common sense can tell you we are in trouble as a nation, this nation has turned away from god the only protector we have and they are truly going to pay a price. Repentance is needed here and this nation pride want let them do that so god has removed his hand from america and she will bite the dust. prepare people prepare. what did joseph do in the good years and how did he survive in the bad years, the bible was written for our admonition.
Prepdon, The media in this country is controlled by about 30 guys who are part of the Global Elite of the NWO. You can not trust the media or the US Gov’t in these the Last Days of the USA. The US Gov’t is controlled by the NWO. We The People have no power. The people we elect to office are all puppets put in place by the NWO. International Communism is another word for New World Order.
The published debt is now over $18 trillion; however when you add the unfunded debt of Freddie Mac & Fannie Mae, it’s really over $23 trillion. U.S. financial collapse will occur during the summer of 2016—-my prediction based on the elimination of QE by the Fed and the “entitlements” being given (given by those who pay taxes)to those who feel they deserve what others have regardless of whether or not they have made a contribution to the society.
Proverbs3:5-6 Trust in the LORD with all your heart, And lean not on your own understanding; In all your ways acknowledge him, And he shall direct your paths. Please know that the LORD is your only hope in these last days!
We are poor and elderly and will need medicine to survive; How can we stockpile medicine when we can only get enough for immediate use?
This is the most exciting time ever recorded. Bible prophecy is playing out right before our very eyes. Prepare indeed anyway you can. We will all face our own end no man lives forever. But there is hope for all Mankind you need not be afraid, just as the seas parted and mana fell from heaven. God himself will feed and protect his people. Trust in the Lord with all your heart. Lean not on your own understanding and in the day of wrath call upon him and he will deliver you. Do not be afraid. Who in all the world can smite God no one. Peace to you God has an army of angels that no man can number just waiting to be deployed. All you have to do is call on God he’s got your back.