Gold, Silver, and 'Money' in a Collapsing World; Real Options, or Continuation of a BS Belief System?

[Note: a large portion of this post was the content of a [my] comment on a popular bullion marketer's site; for the most part, I believe that they are honest and sincere in both their beliefs and intentions. However, I also believe that they are deceiving themselves because they cling to the mistaken beliefs that they can somehow profit  from the upcoming financial collapse and globalist takeover. I suggest that this mindset, and greed, are the very reasons behind the fascist banksterism we face today. Here, I am editing-in some additional explanatory text (in '<< >>' to addend my previous comments...]

First off, I tend to agree on 99% of your conclusions; real money is king, and something we all should strive to secure. However, the greatest caveat, and what I fear is the undoing of all such efforts, is the confiscatory nature of the fascists and globalist banksters. As in 1933, They can (and likely WILL) simply outlaw private ownership of gold (and/or silver), and then substitute it with a devalued fiat currency (new/old--doesn't matter). If one had invested the majority of their wealth into gold [silver], then this leaves one basically penniless. 'They' want to destroy the middle class and establish a more permanent serfdom, without fear of competition or the chances of rebellion financed by former investors, especially via true capitalism and free markets. That will all be shut down. Power will be maintained by controlling all commodities, and necessities such as food and water and power [gas/electricity]. As mentioned below, all resources will become state-controlled after a state of emergency is called, for whatever reason. Financial collapse, flood, earthquake, epidemic, social unrest, false-flag 'terror' attack; you name it--they will create some kind of issue that will enable the takeover... Note that 'Bama already decreed the phased shutting down of all US coal-power plants, which makeup 50-60% of our total energy supply, and has admitted that under his plan, energy costs will necessarily "skyrocket".

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Regarding the destruction of the middle class, one has to realize their intent and ultimate goals. The intricately crafted, government-sponsored housing/banking crash in 2008-2009 was successful in lowering the middle-class (in numbers) by like 40%, in one fell swoop. Massive amounts of wealth were stolen, and foreclosed upon, by the unscrupulous, who were then rewarded with 'bailouts' in the billions--who then simply pocketed these profits and rewarded their criminal CEOs with huge bonuses. Not only that, but then our remaining mortgages either went to the gub'ment or were lapped-up on the cheap by the 1% (insiders). Get it? bonuses for fat cats doing what the criminals wanted to see happen. Duh. The process continues; 'bama-care is simply another extension of the same process--a big tax on everybody, further gub'ment deficit spending, and a reduction in both jobs and hours employed = poorer populations, and small businesses going bust=depression and financial collapse. They mean to make the USA a serfdom of dependents>>

That said, it's a cinch that 'they' will establish national socialist, and/or global socialist control, quash all legitimate competition, and establish monopolistic mega-market systems to bleed off any remaining wealth accumulations remaining, after a gold/silver confiscation [which may initiate rioting or unrest, and in turn, martial law]. This would be done easily, since they can, and will, confiscate &/or control all modes of production, transport, and sales (already passed the laws/orders in US), in the event of any economic [or other] 'emergency' [yup, martial law]. <> Being that the gubment has been gearing up and training for such a takeover for several years (look it up!), what makes anyone think that 'they' will let their potential resistors have/keep any resources? I wouldn't bet my life on it.

<< It's all about the money, and the power that it gives, in the hands of a few elites in charge of the mega-corporations; once their monopolies are setup, they will rule via the power to raise prices at will, further enslaving and impoverishing the population. This is how they will easily achieve dominance, and retain control over us. The extensive spy network will make organizing opposition quite difficult, as well. We're talking virtual serfdom and a fascist takeover, here--with government & business as allies--which will make Hitler and Mao look like boy scouts. Believe me, the more you dig into this, the more you will see this more clearly (see Resistance post below)>>

If you folks want to truly be prepared, it would be best to secure foodstuffs, water purification and storage avenues, and perhaps some basic source of power [storage/generation system], such as solar. Learn to grow food; can be done in buckets or containers easily, anywhere. Get some networks of friends and family organized to deal with the upcoming inevitability, and make plans for your [physical] security, as well. You know what I mean…

God bless and keep you all

Decay

Decay affects all things natural, from the physical realm to the psychological, from rust to relationships, from anthills to empires. It is the main catalyst in an inevitable cycle from birth to death. Without constant remedy, it will eventually destroy all that comes to fruition. Perhaps it is a 'necessary' evil; a part of nature which allows for rebirth and regrowth out of things decayed. In nature, at least, it seems an integral part of the process and cycles of regrowth. For example, the leaves fall from the trees, renewing the soil with nutrients, and feeding other organisms, in symbiotic fashion.

But in the realm of humanity, and all things human, decay seems to be a negative thing. We constantly battle and succumb to its effects; we try in vain to delay the inevitable losses--we grow old and perish. It may indeed be a curse upon humanity, something we are destined to battle, everlasting. Or a blessing? If we, and things we create did last in perpetuity, would they, and we, be judged to be 'good' things?  Perhaps in our longevity, we would leave no room for the lives and accomplishments of our progeny? Does life indeed, require decay, change, and renewal, ever striving towards some undefined 'perfection'? It matters not, one must relent--it is inevitable for we mortal beings, and all things borne of us. Maybe it is simply a necessary 'evil'. For without evil, can there be good? There be no shadow, if light is absent. 

Given its inevitable effects, then, is it foolish or vain to attempt to slow, negate, or 'reverse' the processes of decay? Surely not. We shall always be drones in an army pitting us against an indomitable, and often, unseen, force. Though the outcome of the war is inevitable, the battles can offer a timely reprieve; a brief relief from our constant struggle. To repaint one's house, or repair some leaky plumbing, or simply to change one's motor oil. Failure to maintain and redress decay may indeed be a sin of omission. To do so would facilitate decay and destruction--something we cannot desire. 

Thus, one should strive to add light, and goodness, into the theatre of darkness and decay, whenever possible. To battle chaos, and instill order, wherever one detects the former. It can build upon simple beginnings, slowly but insidiously converting the light to the gray, then to blackness. It is not unlike an urban wall, gaining graffiti slowly over time, then exploding into excessive scrawling, engulfing all. An unkempt room filling with dirty laundry and haphazard deposits from daily living. At some point, it exceeds the threshold for just noticeable differences. It screams out for action, or reaction; it cries out for repair. To disregard would be like willful sinning.

But there are things that decay that are neither accessible to the senses, nor to awareness, without attending; the ethereal, and the intangible things that we often treasure most; love, relationships, and interconnections we strive to maintain, Freedom, security, and finance. The realm of thought, emotion, and psychological or spiritual processes. These, being unavailable to our limited input senses, become even more susceptible to decay, sans vigilance. Introspection and feedback from others is often required to even detect the inevitable decay. Thinking these aspects of our lives to be free of defect, or taking them for granted, can lead to sudden  failures of catastrophic proportion. A failure to detect and redress decay in these realms can lead to the destruction of marriages, friendships and families, revolution, and even the collapse of civilizations. It's just that important to comprehend.

Beware; the signs are not salient, and we are often oblivious to the decay, until it reaches the point of landslide, or eruption. Tensions and emotions explode, leaving all destructions in their wake, leaving few survivors. Perhaps we are all fated to taste the decay. Periodical vigilance and introspection may aid in the detection of decrepitude, on many levels. Be wary and cognizant of issues and effectors which are of value to you. There will be tremors; signs and harbingers of things to come--attend!

GT