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wartrace (920 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Dec-04-08 06:48 PM Original message |
Are you prepared for the economic trouble ahead? |
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oldtime dfl_er (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Dec-04-08 06:50 PM Response to Original message |
1. I am self employed |
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earth mom (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Dec-04-08 06:53 PM Response to Original message |
2. We should be okay, but I really wish we could buy a travel trailer, just in case we ever need |
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wartrace (920 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Dec-04-08 07:18 PM Response to Reply #2 |
13. Right now is a GREAT time to buy one. |
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pitohui (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Dec-04-08 08:26 PM Response to Reply #2 |
34. instead of a travel trailer |
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phantom power (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Dec-04-08 06:53 PM Response to Original message |
3. What, I wonder, does one do to "prepare?" |
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wartrace (920 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Dec-04-08 07:25 PM Response to Reply #3 |
14. Education? |
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mentalsolstice (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Dec-04-08 07:49 PM Response to Reply #14 |
21. Good luck with that if it's against zoning regs! |
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pitohui (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Dec-04-08 08:23 PM Response to Reply #14 |
32. canning costs more than not canning |
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MadHound (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Dec-04-08 08:49 PM Response to Reply #32 |
40. Not true, at least not where I live |
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uppityperson (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Dec-04-08 09:13 PM Response to Reply #32 |
47. Unless you have the supplies already, can reuse jars. |
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Donnachaidh (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Dec-04-08 06:54 PM Response to Original message |
4. the trouble is HERE - it's just not reported on the MSM |
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wartrace (920 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Dec-04-08 07:32 PM Response to Reply #4 |
16. You are right, we are already overwhelmed. |
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tbyg52 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Dec-04-08 06:55 PM Response to Original message |
5. No, I haven't thought about it any more than I could help. |
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wartrace (920 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Dec-04-08 07:59 PM Response to Reply #5 |
24. Suggestions. |
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Speck Tater (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Dec-04-08 08:37 PM Response to Reply #24 |
38. Shelter includes warmth. Don't forget some way to stay warm. nt |
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Manifestor_of_Light (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Dec-04-08 09:40 PM Response to Reply #38 |
53. Don't forget air conditioning in the South and Southwest. |
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tbyg52 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Dec-06-08 12:27 AM Response to Reply #53 |
62. Tell me. What I haven't been able to figure out |
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tbyg52 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Dec-06-08 12:28 AM Response to Reply #38 |
63. Not a big problem where I am |
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tbyg52 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Dec-06-08 12:24 AM Response to Reply #24 |
61. We've got shelter, as long as we can pay the mortgage |
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wartrace (920 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Dec-06-08 07:49 PM Response to Reply #61 |
68. A hand pump is a viable option for a well. |
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panader0 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Dec-04-08 06:56 PM Response to Original message |
6. I may have to start selling my body |
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Harry Monroe (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Dec-06-08 12:41 AM Response to Reply #6 |
66. When I die, I'm selling my body to science fiction |
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Warpy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Dec-04-08 06:59 PM Response to Original message |
7. There is no real way to prepare well enough |
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tbyg52 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Dec-04-08 07:04 PM Response to Reply #7 |
8. >>while he figures out they're full of shit. |
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Warpy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Dec-04-08 10:22 PM Response to Reply #8 |
56. I'm sure he thinks they're experts right now |
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tbyg52 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Dec-06-08 12:37 AM Response to Reply #56 |
65. Yeah, you know, I think he can. And then figure out how to fight them. |
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OffWithTheirHeads (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Dec-04-08 07:08 PM Response to Original message |
9. Not so much of a problem when you are going to use |
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wartrace (920 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Dec-04-08 07:40 PM Response to Reply #9 |
18. *.* is not worried at all, he was the puppet they used to set it up. |
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lonestarnot (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Dec-04-08 07:10 PM Response to Original message |
10. Sqwat me in some real lovely place for free. LOL Happening everywhere in neighborhoods near you. |
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bemildred (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Dec-04-08 07:11 PM Response to Original message |
11. We are approaching a singularity, nobody knows how to prepare for it. |
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RufusEarl (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Dec-04-08 07:17 PM Response to Original message |
12. My grandparents, went through the depression. |
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redstate_democrat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Dec-04-08 07:28 PM Response to Original message |
15. Yes. Robbery is always an option. |
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pokerfan (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Dec-04-08 07:35 PM Response to Original message |
17. "don't be shy about pulling something you like out of the trash" |
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redstate_democrat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Dec-04-08 07:40 PM Response to Reply #17 |
19. Wow. That's pretty messed up. |
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pitohui (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Dec-04-08 08:33 PM Response to Reply #19 |
36. well i fly northwest a lot (they're gay friendly etc.) altho i hate the delta merger |
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Earth_First (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Dec-04-08 07:40 PM Response to Original message |
20. The government is busy preparing 20,000 troops for NORTHCOM active duty... |
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wartrace (920 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Dec-04-08 07:49 PM Response to Reply #20 |
22. That doesn't seem too promising...... |
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maynard (514 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Dec-04-08 09:37 PM Response to Reply #20 |
52. preparation priorities |
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TripleKatPad (241 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Dec-04-08 07:59 PM Response to Original message |
23. Admittedly inadequate for Survivor |
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wartrace (920 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Dec-04-08 08:11 PM Response to Reply #23 |
26. You already have your shelter covered being debt free on the house. |
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Doremus (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Dec-04-08 08:09 PM Response to Original message |
25. What really bites is I KNEW this was coming. |
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wartrace (920 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Dec-04-08 08:17 PM Response to Reply #25 |
28. Stay away from canned food. |
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Doremus (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Dec-04-08 08:55 PM Response to Reply #28 |
43. Thanks for the information! |
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uppityperson (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Dec-04-08 09:16 PM Response to Reply #28 |
48. It depends on if it's canned with extra salt. Some aren't, be sure to check. |
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TripleKatPad (241 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Dec-04-08 08:21 PM Response to Reply #25 |
30. Don't know if it will help a bit |
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Doremus (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Dec-04-08 08:57 PM Response to Reply #30 |
45. Great! |
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alittlelark (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Dec-04-08 08:15 PM Response to Original message |
27. We have a place in NM on a river |
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wartrace (920 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Dec-04-08 08:19 PM Response to Reply #27 |
29. There ya go. |
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alittlelark (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Dec-04-08 08:25 PM Response to Reply #29 |
33. The kids and I are building a chicken coop this holiday break. |
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Irish Girl (265 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Dec-04-08 08:23 PM Response to Original message |
31. i honestly believe it will be greater than the Great Depression |
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wartrace (920 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Dec-04-08 08:34 PM Response to Reply #31 |
37. Probably will. I am just trying to get people to prepare. |
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Speck Tater (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Dec-04-08 08:33 PM Response to Original message |
35. The most important preparation will be psychological preparation. |
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pitohui (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Dec-04-08 08:42 PM Response to Reply #35 |
39. it has nothing to do with the "consumerism" mind set |
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Speck Tater (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Dec-04-08 08:51 PM Response to Reply #39 |
41. I agree with you. |
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pitohui (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Dec-04-08 08:54 PM Response to Reply #41 |
42. i have no idea having not had those things |
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Speck Tater (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Dec-04-08 09:24 PM Response to Reply #42 |
50. Granted, some people give up. They are the depressed. |
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FedUpWithIt All (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Dec-04-08 09:35 PM Response to Reply #42 |
51. Having things taken from you can be depressing. Letting them go can be freeing. |
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MrMickeysMom (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Dec-06-08 12:46 AM Response to Reply #41 |
67. Hierarchy of needs and attitude will get you by... |
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alittlelark (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Dec-04-08 10:58 PM Response to Reply #39 |
57. The 'cable TV' issue is just a distraction... focus on it - IGNORE reality. |
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GreenPartyVoter (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Dec-04-08 08:57 PM Response to Original message |
44. Husband is self-employed, we live from week to week, and things are already getting really tight |
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PJPhreak (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Dec-04-08 09:08 PM Response to Original message |
46. Yes |
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uppityperson (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Dec-04-08 09:19 PM Response to Original message |
49. Be prepared to take in boarders or roommates. |
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cmf (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Dec-04-08 09:55 PM Response to Original message |
54. I've thought about this a lot |
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bobbolink (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Dec-04-08 09:59 PM Response to Original message |
55. Some of us are already homeless. No, we probably won't survive. |
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alittlelark (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Dec-04-08 11:27 PM Response to Reply #55 |
58. You could 'prepare' by linking up w/ those who have Prepared |
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bobbolink (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-05-08 01:04 PM Response to Reply #58 |
60. Riiight... there are soooo many compassionate people to "pair up" with. |
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AngryOldDem (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Dec-04-08 11:48 PM Response to Original message |
59. I have a job, but it's quickly becoming untenable. |
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MrMickeysMom (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Dec-06-08 12:30 AM Response to Original message |
64. My husband and I were talking about this tonight- |
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roamer65 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Dec-06-08 07:57 PM Response to Reply #64 |
69. Delete. |
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roamer65 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Dec-06-08 08:00 PM Response to Original message |
70. It will be either Great Recession I or Great Depression II. |
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