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Old 02-28-2012, 7:47pm   #1
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Default 5 stages of collapse

I would say we are deep into stage 3 at least.

Society’s Five Stages of Economic Collapse

David Meyer
February 28th, 2012

Society as we know it will break down and collapse in a five stage process outlined here. While it can be accelerated by certain events like war, a natural disaster, pandemic, terrorist attack, or even an impending asteroid impact, history has shown that economic collapse will essentially happen in this five stage process. To survive the collapse, it is important to read and interpret the signs and understand what assets are important to the current situation so you can be prepared for the worst thereby allowing you to survive intact and with as little damage as possible.

STAGE 1. The Decay Begins

Everything is good and the economy is thriving. A high standard of living has been achieved. This is the way things should be. Goods are cheap and readily available. Everything seems to be in abundance. Stores are filled with retail items ready to be purchased. Life in general is good. The nation’s working infrastructure is solidly intact and working well. However, the idea that everyone is entitled to have what others have earned now permeates society. Redistribution of Wealth Policies are implemented and quietly woven into the fabric of society. Unchecked and under the guise of fairness and equality, these policies slowly decrease productivity and increase dependency on government entitlement and welfare programs.

Primary Assets:
1.Career
2.Home Value
3.Savings
4.Investments – Stocks and bonds
5.Health Insurance
6.Lifestyle Image
7.Good Credit Rating for Debt Accumulation

STAGE 2. The Slippery Slope

The economy goes into a slow but steadily increasing decline. Unemployment is on the rise. Ever increasing numbers of people receive government assistance in one form or another. People are paid not to work. Government spending has increased dramatically. The price of gold, silver, and other precious metals rise to prices unheard of just a few years earlier. Inflation reaches the double digit levels.

Primary Assets:
1.Cash
2.Precious Metals, Gold and Silver coins
3.Job Stability
4.Elimination of debt
5.Health Insurance
6.Home Equity
7.Automobile with good MPG
8.Acquiring secluded land more than 40 miles from densely populated areas

STAGE 3. It is Going to Get Worse

The total collapse of the economy begins after a significant and prolonged decline. The government implements price controls. Shortages on essential goods become widespread. Foreclosed houses sit vacant and deteriorating by the tens of thousands. Middle class neighborhoods begin to look like slums. The government begins to print currency to pay its bills and support the tens of millions on public assistance. Inflation increases even more and unemployment exceeds 25%. Banks and businesses fail at ever increasing rates. Nobody seems to have any money. Many are now homeless. Labor unions instigate strikes, civil unrest, and large scale riots. Government services are interrupted and unreliable. Local and national infrastructure is in decay. Violent gangs begin to appear and assert themselves. The government begins confiscation of firearms from law abiding citizens. Violence is everywhere. Cities and urban areas become very dangerous places to live.

At this stage, the country seems pretty much beyond the point of no return. However, things can still be reversed even at this stage if the right person at the top really believes in the basic fundamental concepts of Freedom, Independence, Liberty, and Individual Rights and is not afraid to do what is necessary to reverse the current trend. He will be vilified and hated because of his attitude toward personal responsibility, cutting entitlements, and ending welfare programs. Of course, if the right person were in power and did what needed to be done, none of this would have happened in the first place.

Primary Assets:
■Gold and Silver coins
■Cash
■Job
■Automobile
■Home
■Short term food supplies
■Short term fuel stores
■Firearms and ammo
■Plans to relocate to a secluded rural hideaway
■Small livestock – chicken, rabbit, fish…
■A close network of like minded people
■Survival knowledge and skills

STAGE 4. The Grab for Power

The collapse can transition to this stage at any time after Stage 3. Most of the middle class have lost everything. What used to be well manicured middle class neighborhoods are filled with the carcasses of empty houses damaged and destroyed by vandals. The nation’s infrastructure has been seriously neglected and is in need of a major overhaul. The power grid becomes unreliable. Rolling blackouts are a daily occurrence. You can no longer buy or sell gold or own foreign currency. Inflation is out of control. Now the economy collapses. There is a rush for everything and the shelves go empty in a matter of hours. Society falls into chaos. The control of urban areas shifts when violent gangs takeover control of the streets and urban neighborhoods. The government issues restrictive measures in an attempt to control the economy. Everything is in short supply and heavily rationed. Food and gasoline is very expensive and there are very long lines to get them when they are available. Affordable quality health care is non-existent and your job is a distant memory. You will do without what you are unable to provide for yourself. You will discover what it is to live in a third world country.

Primary Assets:
1.Relocation to the rural hideaway
2.Firearms and ammo
3.Long term food supplies (1 year minimum)
4.Adequate fuel stores
5.Security plan to protect the group and assets
6.Trained dog for security
7.A working knowledge of survival gardening
8.Survival knowledge and skills

Once all of the above has come to pass, the realization of the current circumstances at this moment must be all too obvious. It is too late to prepare at this point. What you did not acquire earlier, you are not going to possess now. Anything of value necessary for your survival has already been claimed. The situation gets worse… much worse.

Stage 5 is next… and it is not pretty.

STAGE 5. Freedom, Liberty, and Independence is Lost

The government implements martial law. Fighting between civilians and government forces break out nationwide. Maintaining more than a 30 day supply of food is considered hoarding food and is illegal. Severe poverty and starvation become a common sight. The government offers marginally acceptable food, water and shelter in exchange for your Freedom, Liberty, and Independence. Democracy ends and a Socialist form of government takes over under the guise of fixing society’s problems with the false promise that peace and prosperity will return better than it was just a few years ago. A Totalitarian regime assumes power and the individual freedoms and liberties once enjoyed by the people are completely eliminated.

Primary Assets:
1.Rural Hideaway
2.Security plan to protect the group and assets
3.Living below the radar in a community of like minded people
4.Firearms and the ability to use them
5.Guard dog for security
6.Survival knowledge and skills
7.A working and producing garden capable of feeding 150% of the group
8.A stable supply of clean water
9.Vegetable seeds for long term food production and barter
10.The will to live and survive in a harsh political climate

As you can see, priorities change as the world changes. Your most prized assets of today – your good credit, luxury automobile, and career are no longer important after the economy collapses.
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STAGE 4.

Primary Assets:
1.Relocation to the rural hideaway Check
2.Firearms and ammo Check
3.Long term food supplies (1 year minimum)
4.Adequate fuel stores Check
5.Security plan to protect the group and assets Check
6.Trained dog for security Check
7.A working knowledge of survival gardening Check
8.Survival knowledge and skills Check
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STAGE 5.
Primary Assets:
1.Rural Hideaway Check
2.Security plan to protect the group and assets Check... well... could develop one quickly
3.Living below the radar in a community of like minded people Check
4.Firearms and the ability to use them Check
5.Guard dog for security Check
6.Survival knowledge and skills Check
7.A working and producing garden capable of feeding 150% of the group Check... not currently, but could create no problem
8.A stable supply of clean water Tough one in my neck of the woods
9.Vegetable seeds for long term food production and barter No problem
10.The will to live and survive in a harsh political climate Check
Bring it you Socialist pieces of sh*t.
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Bring it you Socialist pieces of sh*t.
The problem is, I think stages 4 and 5 will evolve rapidly. I really do think we are in deep trouble, but as long as the status quo is being met for at least half the people in this country, most won't see it coming.
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Written by this guy.

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Old 02-29-2012, 5:59am   #5
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Nice link James. At least, there are some folks that think being a pansy ass isn't the solution.
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Probably pointing out that the guy has NO idea how to create a site that looks even REMOTELY professional.

Sites like that make me want to start folding tin foil hats.
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By all means we should head for the hills.

Where's Dagne Taggert when we need her to lead the way.
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