Thursday, October 17, 2019

spicy times, no lotion


SPICY TIMES, NO LOTION
We all know the picture, Borat in a girls one piece bikini above the title “Spicy Times Are Coming”. If you haven't seen it, I have a link at the bottom right of my web page ( bottom of the text, not all the way at the bottom of the page ). This was courtesy of Western Rifle Dudes. They also have that one of a single White kid in a classroom in Africa, “This will be fine” or “At least I still have my Constitution”. And as much as I love that, “Spicy Times” is simply exponentially better.
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It perfectly encapsulates all that the collapse will entail in all its ludicrousness. Just think about the toll the extra dose of Human Stupidity will take on those trying to survive ( remember, preps don't guarantee survival. For that, you need a huge dose of luck, big swinging balls and the ability to be just a little smarter than the average bear. The preps are just in case you survive the die-off. Which is why you stock in five year plus increments. That Dark Age isn't going to clear up any time soon ). Running out of resources is bad enough, but people who just gotta be people will make that much worse.
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The good side of human nature is that the ones that are smart enough to stand a chance of surviving will very quickly revert to the things that make us humans thrive. Tribalism, lives worth living as protectors or breeders ( being a mother isn't The Worlds Hardest Job-Bill Burr does a priceless bit on that-it is just the least appreciated right now. Toiling and sacrificing to protect the tribe isn't hard, either. We've just been forced to forget how to do it ), all the conservative cultural values followed by empires NOT in decline.
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The bad side of human nature is that we are better than any other species in acting like complete friggin retards. You know the Four Horsemen? Death, Famine, War and Conquest. I think someone screwed up in the translation. Why have War AND Conquest. Pretty much the same thing. And don't all end in Death? I think a more likely list would be Famine, Pestilence, War and Gott Damn Stupidity. No disrespect to the more religious, but you must admit the bible is full of bad translations. Like, Not Kill is supposed to be Not Murder. That one is going to get a LOT of Amish hurt.
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Didn't the Black Plague start with stupidity such as letting contaminated cargo offload ( because, capitalism! ), dismantling the public baths and killing cats because of Bettlejuice ( or Beelzebub. Evil Juju. Whatever )? The 1919 Flu would have been avoided if Wilson wasn't such a gaping prick sending Americans over to protect JP Morgan's profits ( the Goldman Saks of the day-willing to kill off entire countries for more hookers and blow ). Of course, you can always profit off of the stupidity of man.
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I'm going to say it one more time. Well, okay, probably more than once, but I keep expecting this opportunity to end any day. JP Morgan also controls the silver price. Which, like gold, stayed at close to production cost and tracked oil closely, for a century or so. That should have stopped after 2008, when precious metals SHOULD have reverted to a safe haven. Morgan used derivatives to assets at 1,000 to 1, minimum ( that is what we know of ), to beat the cost of silver down so they could buy physical silver.
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I'm probably way off as it's been awhile since I saw the figure, but if I recall correctly they own something like 150 million ounces out of a world wide 8 billion. That larger figure is not what has been mined but what hasn't been used up and discarded in industrial production. And they figure they own is NOT paper silver, but the actual metal. They “own” a lot more paper. According to whose figures you believe, the above ground gold is either equal to silver or perhaps even more. Because of that industrial waste.
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Right now you can buy silver that JP Morgan lowered the price on to buy up cheaply. It was smart of Morgan to do so, but incredibly selfish and short sighted. If you don't act now, my projection is you'll never get another opportunity to own silver. At least not affordably. Like wheat and ammo, this is a limited time offer. Even if you don't have enough food, you can buy four to five ounces of silver now, as long as you pinky promise to buy food immediately after ( as Home Despot now screwed the pooch on five gallon buckets, you should buy a $25 galvanized trash can with lid-which does the job of $35 worth of plastic buckets ).
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( Just use really thick plastic bag liners and treat with DE, and make sure they don't form condensation ) Those five ounces? They SHOULD be worth two grand of today's purchasing power. Minimum. I'd hazard to guess two thousand EACH. But that is me being ultra paranoid. Buying one ounce, and holding, you'll make more than you've ever paid me in donations. I'll even bet you a jelly filled donut on it. Anyway, while JP Morgan is going to abscond with all that silver, leaving relatively little here, you can profit off that if you just place a small bet.
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Other Human Stupidity won't be as easily capitalized on, although you should try. I've already told you how to gain a Long Term battlefield advantage ( cough, bolt action, cough ). But the one thing that really is going to be hard to compensate for is the hard left turn towards communism that Diversity America has taken. I don't believe that is reversible. The Left has been ratcheting up Full Retard since before Prohibition or Woman's Suffrage. Just when you don't think they can get any more retarded, they make Idiots Of Yore look enlightened.
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Before, at least you could see the sense in the Divide And Conquer strategy. Now? It is nothing more than a self destruction mechanism. You do NOT call for a third of the population to be genocided, and expect them to think they are just pulling your leg. People tend to take that crap seriously, especially after the other side has fulfilled all their aims of the last century. I wish I could remember who posted it, but I saw the perfect quote the other day.
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I'll butcher it of course, but let's pretend I'm spot on. “The genocide is a race to see who gets to the boxcars first”. That is going to be your critical Woman's Vote, far more important than any federal puppet election. Will White Women rejoin White males in enough numbers to defeat the communists? Or do both groups perish separately at the camps or on the battlefields? You do understand why this cannot be simply rhetoric, don't you? If Darwin, Malthus and Hubberd had an orgy, their love child would be Captain Obvious.
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And the Cap says, “Dudes, resource depletion meets overpopulation”. This countries population WILL drastically contract. It can only do so violently, because there isn't enough time for a Birth Dearth or the political will to stop immigrants in time, before the oil runs out ( HUMP your fracking, bitches! Sorry, it had to be said. No hard feelings ). The communists don't know this, idiots one and all, but they are ACTING as if they know this. Which is what is important as to what side survives. With that thought, I'll leave you until we continue tomorrow.
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note: I make no claim on the brand, and if I'm reading this correctly it is a poly upper, but, just on the price of $600, I had to point out this AR-10 from Sportsman's HERE.  
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48 comments:

  1. note: I make no claim on the brand, and if I'm reading this correctly it is a poly upper, but, just on the price of $600, I had to point out this AR-10 from Sportsman's

    No my Lord,

    It is extruded 7029 aluminum hardened to T6.
    Just kicking it in for ya. :0

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    1. Okay, appreciate it. I saw "extruded" and thought of polymer. But we all know my "knowledge" of manufacturing and such is close to a black hole negative of LOSING insight.

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    2. Speaking of the Sportsman’s Guide, just for the heck of it, I looked up that Gary Olen dude to see if he was still alive, and best I can tell, he still is. He sold that company in 2006, for $265 million, to a place called Redcats USA. In 2012, Northern Tool (Interesting, since I also bought stuff from them in the 80’s) bought it for $215 million. Not bad for a dude that started that company out of his basement in 1970. From what I’ve gathered, the company went to crap after he left (I’ve actually purchased from them more recently, and have had no problems, but that’s the general consensus among many, apparently).

      I sorta miss ol’ Gary. That dude was a hoot! And apparently, he must have fell asleep during sensitivity training, or at least he didn’t get the memo on political correctness :D

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    3. 36 years to retirement. Retirement with hookers and blow. Not bad. I still like the company. Customer service is great. Yet, there just doesn't seem to be a lot for sale at the old bargain prices. More Tactical Tommy Chic

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    4. “Yet, there just doesn't seem to be a lot for sale at the old bargain prices.”


      Yeah, that was another complaint that I often came across. Many mentioned that there were more bargains to be had when Gary ran it.

      I too have purchased stuff from SG, post Gary. I never had a problem either.

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    5. It was nice that whenever a catalog came in, I HAD to read it or miss incredible bargains. Now? I'm usually safe just throwing it away. Not saying they aren't worth the time or they don't have deals, just that now it is a special event instead of a daily one.

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  2. Jeez Louise, if you're going to keep pushing POS AR's. At least promote the ones which aren't from cut rate places that sell junk !
    Being frugal is certainly a virtue which is wise. Stupid is wasting five or six hundred on a POS that never will run correctly or last long. Either bump that up somewhat, or do the right thing and buy a 30/30 Marlin or perhaps a Remington or Savage bolt gun instead.
    Just my opinion of course...wuhdaiknow ?

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    1. Well, as I said, I cannot vouch for the brand. Believe me, your opinion matters, being boots on the ground then, and living the life now. I was just amazed at the price. Usually ANY thirty cal semi starts at about $800 ( not counting used CETME's someone is trying to find a Greater Fool to buy ). So, I think I've earned a..."Geez, relax, Francis" :) And PS, I'm already tired and weary of my AR's. It was worth the money just to remind myself how flimsy and weak they are, after handling again after all these decades. They are JUST souped up rimfires for ambush and longer distance accuracy. To me, they do feel just as poor as a Wal-Mart .22 on sale after one of Walton's sons ran out of hookers and blow and hence desperate. I'm glad I upgraded my arsenal, affordable spare parts, compatibility and accessories wise, but am under no illusions. The reality is though that this is about as good as it gets today when frugal. I stand by my last book on firearms. Your better rifles such as Savage are going to have the same problems as I do with my Enfield, having no near by mates or parts.

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    2. I tend to favor weapons that utilize ammo which is common. Everyone is always promoting the AR because of that fact. True, ammo is cheap for them. Yet the fact remains that they are not a common hunting caliber. So in reality the lowly 30/30 is a much more likely round to find at every place which sells ammo. So far as parts availability, I'd venture to say there are just as many of those rifles out there as AR's. Granted, ammo is much more expensive than 5.56 and it would be rare to find many who stockpile 30/30.
      The AR10 ,Is something which also interests me too. Although it'd have to be in 30/06 (more commonly stocked at the local store). It would have to be piston actuated, have at least a 22" barrel and probably might run well over two grand in price...way too much !

      Course truthfully, my gun buying days are over lol.
      If I can't defend myself and tribe, with what I've got...then hell, today (then only) will be a good day to die I guess.

      Sure have found out my physical limits. All this concrete stuff has seriously kicked my ass. Seems every part of the old bod is screaming at me the past couple days. Still...gotta test the limits eh ?

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    3. The 303 ammo issue never bothered me, because reloading. Spare parts, now...oy! I guess I'm trying to look on the bright side of the ghost gun gone wrong. It's great you still push your limits. We all should. Unfortunately, my pushing limits seems to devolve into just doing what used to be normal. Normal last year. Not normal five years ago. But that's okay. As long as we fight it to the end. Hell, you're doing better than me. A decade more on you, and a grievous injury. I'm just normal wear and tear of thirty years compacted into twenty. So keep it up and keep us young'uns humble.

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    4. Oh no doubt I'll keep doing it the way I have. It's in my nature to never give up, never give in.
      I have the LOL to regulate and keep me within bounds. She doesn't like me pushing the boundaries beyond what is good for me. Even tho she breaks her own rules all the time, and makes me look lazy lol.

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    5. It's okay when gals break the rules. Different regulations for them :) I blame boobs, but how long can you stay mad at them?

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    6. For a good woman, you can handle the madness for a lifetime.

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    7. True enough. Can any of you actually envision living with me, just based on my writing? Yeah, the NOL is just like me in many ways. A match made in heaven. But I'm putting up with ME.

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    8. Ha ha, you've never met me in meat space either. Not many women would tolerate my shit...
      Course then too , my old lady scares most dudes that have normal wives.

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  3. I grew-up with Rod Serling and his Twilight Zone.

    I imagine the area now known as 'these united states of America' as it will be a few years from now.

    The whole place resembles deepest darkest Africa:
    * Superstition(s), witch doctors shaking rattles and throwing future-telling finger-bones.
    * AIDS and needles and sewage and corpses everyplace.
    * Starving abandoned bloat-gut babies too weak to whimper.
    * Malaria, encephalitis, west Nile.
    * Zero empathy; sadistic rituals for genitals.
    * Warlords.
    * Women return to chattel status; frequent disputes over ownership results in uncertain lineage of off-spring, resulting in siblings and cousins breeding.

    On the negative side, fewer 'gender-studies' majors at the Congo University headquarters in Boise.

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    1. And remember, blame it all on Darkies immigrating. Never on Imperial America or the Oil Age failing. And Sweet Baby Jesus Weeps, that was actually sarcasm for you short bus riders reading the above as your lips move.

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  4. Glad you brought up the topic of silver again. Here is my advice to any newbie who is just now learning about 'prepping', and is intimidated about buying silver:

    You don't have to buy one ounce medallions from a minting house. Keep it simple. Just go to any coin shop and buy junk silver. This would be any pre-1965 dimes, quarters, fifty-cent pieces, and silver dollars. The expression "junk silver" means that they are 90% silver. Easily converted to cash money, anytime and anywhere.

    I always advise to get the Walking Liberty 50 cent pieces for a couple of reasons: #1, they are immediately recognized as pre-65, so there is no need to strain eyes looking at the date on each coin. #2, they are the least circulated of all coins. That means less wear, and higher value retention. We've all seen quarters and dimes that were worn damn near smooth. Weight counts.

    The last time I bought this Summer they were going for 14x face value, or $7 per Walking Liberty 50 cent piece. A steal at the current prices. Also remember this: unlike literally everything else, gold and silver will never be worth nothing. If you're not near a coin shop you can even buy them on Walmart.com.



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    1. Just find out how much silver is in each type of coin prior to buying. A little commission is one thing, a blatant rip off quite another. Good advice. Makes me want to go get some half dollars.

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  5. Silver should be the regular guys 401 K, Stock Portfolio and Super Secret Real Asset Stash. Real stuff no ex-wife, govt entity, etc can touch. When all the prestidigitated wealth disappears, you will be considered the family genius for generations.
    I find ways to buy regularly no matter what.
    Find a way to make some bucks and get some silver even it's a silver dime every week.

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    1. Better to spend less than earn more, but, however needs be. Any small amount of silver will be much more valuable than tons of cash money. The banks are being bailed out, NOW. Hurry up you slackers.

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    2. I’ve been giving the silver option a lot of thought lately. I’ve got about $12k. I could dump some of it into a gold or silver backed 401K, or I could just buy private.

      Any suggestions? I won’t hold anyone to it, not like I could.

      Bars? Coins?

      Any suggestions on who to buy from?

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    3. Do NOT put it into a digital illusion of wealth. Danger! Danger! Bank bail-ins, for one. I'd go one ounce coins. Bars might be hard to liquidate. 100 here, 100 there, buried away from detection.

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    4. Thanks Jim. Yes, that was already the direction that I was leaning. Don’t know where I’d put it all, as I wouldn’t want to keep it all in one safe. My brother mentioned something to the effect of not putting all my eggs in one basket (Meaning not investing entirely in silver) but I figure it’s safer than anything else. Worst case, it’s still going to hold more value than our soon to be worthless dollar.

      Where is that place that you buy your from silver again? I take it that they’re reputable, or you wouldn’t be buying from them.

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    5. Silver would be my choice for 12k as you get more bang for your buck in quantity over gold. About 600 oz silver or roughly 8 oz gold. If holding gold, smaller coins make more sense (1/10ths or maybe 1/4 oz) over full 1 oz coins but you pay more over spot for smaller.

      The aforementioned consumption issue and distortion of historical price ratio among other things gives silver the potential for huge value increase.

      Physical that you hold is the choice over anything digital, on paper or supposedly stored for you elsewhere. Having the metal on hand under your control is silver and golds big strength. When the economy implodes, anything on paper or online will be inaccessible.

      I have used JM Bullion many times with zero problems. Paying with an e-check transfer out of your checking account is lowest cost payment option (as compared to credit card or even bit coin).
      If you want a government minted 1 oz bullion coin, Canadian Maple Leafs are lower premium than American Eagles. Or commercially minted 1 oz round carry an even smaller premium over silver's spot price.

      Also, 10 oz bars are a slightly lower cost per ounce way of accumulating silver if you have a fair stock of 1 oz. Buying 2 10 oz bars compared to a tube of (20) 1 oz is like geeting one ounce free price wise.

      JM has "sale" items listed every Monday, a changing list of bullion products sold at slightly lower premiums for a week.
      That being said, if,you have a local bullion guy, it's good to know them and make some cash purchases there now and then.

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    6. Silver has some functional price caps - unlike gold, there is a significant body of ore that is available when the price gets high enough - provided there are the economic resources to mine it.

      I still buy junk coins.

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    7. Not if you factor in high cost mining in low ore concentration areas. Also, a lot of silver is "accidental" mining, secondary to copper, etc. Lack of copper demand shoots up silver. Yet, one thing should concern everyone-we already passed global Peak Silver. Remember what happened after Peak Oil? You're living through the economic depression that caused. Don't mean to sound like a PM Investor dude, but the entire paradigm is going to change, soon.

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    8. @8:10. Thanks for the helpful advice.

      Do you buy the minted coins Jim? As 8:10 mentioned the minted coins, does this mean that they would be easier to use for the purchase of products in the present, say at a store, or even in a semi-collapse scenario? What about the bars? He mentioned that they are at a slightly lower price, so you get more bang for your buck. Do you buy the bars as well?

      I might have a local dealer, but I prefer to purchase most stuff online these days. Of that $12k, about $3k is in cash. I’m wondering if I should leave that as is for now, or convert it. If it’s easy enough to spend in coinage, then I’d prefer to have primarily coins. I’m just wondering if you could walk into a store, and actually use it, if you had to?

      Sorry for the rookie questions, but I know little about this topic.

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    9. Joe Blow will PROBABLY have issues authenticating a private mint coin. That is why the clammer for "only junk". I buy all mint coins, because I don't care. I don't want the thing to be simple to get rid of. But it also won't take long for folks to learn, after they must. Follow the other advice about those half dollars, in whatever amount you think you'll need for retail/barter ( not that I advise either ). I only got a couple of five ounce bars, for grins and giggles, but at the time it was $7 an ounce and the tips at the casino were rolling in. I wouldn't advise bars, if you think the price is going to explode. I'm happy to answer questions, but I look at a lot of things differently. To me, a coin in hand is never to be sold. Same with wheat. The stash doesn't get touched. Same with ammo. You want to go fire some, buy some more first. I have a different set of goals. Never to be at anyone's mercy again, as much as I can help it. Screw wives, bankers and gov, if they turn on me.

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    10. Is $74.05 + shipping a fair price for a roll of (50) 90% silver Mercury dimes?
      Link:
      https://www.goldeneaglecoin.com/item/90-silver-mercury-dimes-roll-_50-pcs

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    11. I only have like ten one ounce bars and I think around fifty generic rounds ( like the bison one I sent you )
      Then maybe $200 face value in junk
      Not counting a couple hundred silver eagles which are 99.999% pure but just as recognized, as junk is for being genuine.
      Not much and seeing how my earning days are pretty much history. Not too likely I can afford more?
      Way too many other things to get right, before shtf .

      But enuff to pay taxes for awhile...

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    12. I think you can count on that being way more than enough. Unlike your coffee. Cough, cough

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    13. Hey Ghostsniper,
      50 mercury dimes contain about 3.6 oz of silver which at todays silver spot of 17.61 would equal about $63.40. So 74.05 + shipping isn't terrible.
      I mentioned JM Bullion in my 8:10 comment and they charge 86.95 for 50 merc dimes. But if you purchase $99 or more shipping is free. Note that they sell the dimes in one dollar blocks (10 dimes), so their price box may look strange.

      If you just want max oz for your money, 4 1oz coins would beat the dimes, but I understand desire for smaller units than an ounce. And mercury dimes might cost a bit more than more recent Roosevelt silver dimes. But having an older, unmistakable design that stands out from current coinage is a plus.

      By the way, I am in NFM, next door to where you escaped from.
      S

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    14. Sadly , a major part of that I bought around ten years ago and paid more than it's ever been since...as you well know , I've had some financial difficulty since then. Was tempted several times to take the loss, but hung on and now glad that I didn't sell. As indeed we both know the price will go vertical eventually when FRN's go over the cliff.

      About that coffee...need a sack or two of Green beans for a supplement once the Folgers is gone. She don't drink the stuff so I'm good there. Plus here in Floriduh, there are several native plants that have tons of caffeine which are edible and make a decent brew at least...

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    15. Okay, you probably already told me that, about the caffeine plants. I surprised I remember what day of the week it is on any given day. Or which way my head screws on. :)

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    16. Spud, I'm the guy on Gulf side of Fla. Are you talking about mainly the Yaupon Holly for black tea?
      It seems there are a few varieties. I'm hunting for the misleadingly named Ilex Vomitoria. Supposedly leaves of this small tree or shrub have the highest caffeine content of any indigenous North American plant.
      Have you tried any others? Thanks,S

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    17. Anon 5:45
      Yes the ilex vomitoria, or Yaupon is best but easy to get too much of a caffeine buzz. Potent stuff. Many of the Hollies make a decent brew, but not all have caffeine.
      Chickory blended with Vomitoria makes a good coffee substitute.

      Have you looked into Green Dean , eat the weeds.com ?
      The man knows his stuff, his classes at $30 for around a four hour one on one encounter out in the woods identifying edibles is well worth the time. If a bit pricey...
      Lots of his videos on YouTube too.

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    18. I'll check it out, thanks Spud. S

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  6. I was the one white kid in a whole nonwhite classroom in Hawaii, it was not fun. Being white on *most* of the mainland is like being Japanese in Hawaii - you're of the ruling bloc, so the other groups are pretty darned nice.

    In Hawaii I was tolerated at best. I actually had thoughts of moving back there to retire, watched a *lot* of man-in-the-street type youtube videos and those plus realizing that I'd be on the edge of homeless there (as I am here in California) *and* going back to being a hated minority would really and truly suck. So I'm not sure of my future plans...

    On gold/silver or as they call 'em, PM's (precious metals) do NOT buy them unless it's with money you could really afford to literally burn. I saw a guy do this in 2010 or so, got an inheritance, spent most of it on silver at $40/oz. silver then went to $20/oz., and he pissed through the rest of the money so fast he had to sell his silver at less than $20/oz. Last heard of he's "share cropping" marijuana in a heavily Hispanic, even militant Hispanic area, and he's a loud, brash, really kind of an asshole, very white guy. I'm sure that will turn out nicely.

    But back to PM's. You want to buy them bargain-basement. Go around to garage sales, accept them in trades for stuff, ways like that. Dime on the dollar. It's the only way you stand a chance to even come out a "push".

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  7. While true, the stories of "been holding it for 30 years, could have made more in stocks" or "bought high sold low" miss the whole point of PM. It is a store of wealth THROUGH spicy times ( except the property tax amount, set aside just for that ). It is supposed to be untouchable savings. It is taking Oil Age wealth into the Dark Ages. It isn't like ammo that it only has value if you use it. And, silver had a historic abnormal run through the Oil Age. That is about ended.

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  8. Newbie here, but maybe I can buy gold and silver soon if anybody will answer some questions:

    How do you determine the amount of gold and silver you should buy? If the answer is "As much as you can afford," can you suggest a beginning amount?

    Where should you go to get it? I see ads on Fox Channel all of the time, and in some blogs. I can also use the references already provided here in the comments. I just want to make sure I don't just go to the Yellow Pages like I did when I needed a divorce lawyer....although the guy did a fair job and I bear him no grudge.

    When you buy gold, I think Jim said something about getting coins. Is that true? I wouldn't want a bar of gold, even if I could afford one, because how do you break it up into smaller sizes besides melting it and recasting it.

    How do you select the weight or grain amount of the gold and silver? For a rookie, I can see myself getting ripped off without some basic knowledge. I easily can buy silver coins if that is all that is necessary, but I don't know much about how I would use them, thus, the questions. (I met a prepper once when my house needed termite removal and he would go places and buy silver in garage sales, estate sales, etc., and then melt the stuff down. I never forgot that).

    My plan would be to store it safely and not use it until COLLAPSE, then I would not know how to trade it. If I bought an ounce for $1,000, would it be worth that much or more when I need to use it? I read here and in a novel that the good guys used PM to go pay their property taxes, which is fine, but I don't know how agreement is reached regarding the exchange.

    Too many questions, I know, so don't feel like you need to answer all of them. I'll take links to websites and do the work myself. Also, I just Googled "coin dealers near me." When my brother passed away he had some Kennedy half dollars that somehow got passed to me. Between the 8 coin set and my gold wedding ring, that's all that I got. 1964-1969, plus a Bicentennial Kennedy half-dollar.

    Sorry for the length, Jim. You don't have to respond to this.

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    1. Again, why else are we here, but to help each other out. Don't feel bad about asking stupid questions. I do it all the time. First off, STOP! Do you have everything you need for prepping? Food, filters, guns, ammo, more food, shelter. Silver is the LAST thing you buy, when prepping. SERIOUSLY. The Kennedy's you have are 40% silver, about $2 and change right now. Call it about an ounce total. Not great, but more silver than most people have. It will do, for now, while you prep. Historically, grain is worth a lot more than it is selling for right now. THAT is the best return on your money right now. If I recall correctly, a tenth of an ounce silver is one days hard labor ( old timey dudes-pre industrial ). And food could be up to half your wages. So do the math on two pounds of wheat a day ( just to simplify ). Then go to who you are buying the coins and talk to him ( or, do it now, just to buy a single ounce, to wet your toe )telling him you want non-collectables. Coins just for the silver content. That is what I did, knowing knowing about it. Most coin guys are into it for the love of it, not just to make money. They should be passionate about it. They want your business. Like buying a car, you rely on their knowledge. For paying property tax, you sell it for legal tender, then pay the tax man. And don't be afraid to keep asking questions here. What good am I if I'm not imparting knowledge?

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    2. Not "knowing knowing" should be "knowing nothing"

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    3. Thanks, Jim. I looked at an old American Express credit card receipt dated from the 80's, which was tucked in the case with the coins. this can't be right but it looks like it said $130 EA. In any case, when I searched for the value of those coins a few months ago it was between $1 and $2 for each one, so I hope my late brother didn't pay $130 for each. Still working on where to move. Once I get that done, I can proceed with the wheat, filters, the reloader--Haha, just kidding on that one.

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    4. What about steel case ammo? That is what I went with on the AR's. 20 cents each round, delivered, in 1k cases. If you aren't going for a high volume, it gets the job done Good Enough ( the video on the guy shooting dime ammo was range brass AND range lead, so with all the extra equipment a steel case is barely over reload cost ).

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  9. ghostsniper 11:14 and everyone else looking at 90% coins, coinflation.com will help you figure it out. a rough estimate is .713 x face value in $ x silver spot price = dollar value of the silver content.
    the current silver value of a roll of silver dimes is about $64. i've been buying since '01 or so and can remember a few years back nickels were worth more in metal value than face, they've since fallen. if i remember right, copper pennies were worth close to 3 cents in metal value. i've bought from apmex.com with good results. they have some of the lowest markups around and free shipping over a certain point.

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  10. I bought silver /gold at some point in the past . It is basically an insurance policy against the coming fiat currency collapse . Trade it in for what ever new currency is coming from the privately owned central banks .If you buy a role of silver dimes etc you better buy the equivalent of more pressing matters such as food / water / shelter etc. On a normal basis ,gold or silver SETS the price of fiat currency .Not the other way around. We are well into the so called spicy times all over the world .
    I would have a little currency insurance and a lot of food/water insurance lol .
    couple hundred ounces of PM's and a couple hundred cases of food /water seems about right . pay cash … leave no paper trail due to previous excutive orders that allow confiscation of food etc ..also need a hard heart with appropriate equipment to get thru the spicy .Just a cook lol be well all

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    1. It is still a wondrous thing we can still obsess over First World problems like figuring out what to do with surplus funds.

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