It should just be accepted that America can't go on this way and is in collapse now (this also applies to Europe, don't pretend that everything is hunky-dory over there). When I say now, I mean right now.

Collapse isn't Mad Max time; it's the gradual descent, the lack of a future, the betrayal of the public trust and social contract. Let's look at a few reasons why America is definitively already in major collapse:

• We load children with six-figure debt when they can't even qualify for a credit card much less understand what that kind of debt means. They are exploited for the profit of the wealthy and school administrators, then abandoned to a hostile job market they aren't ready for. Think about this long enough and your head may explode from the cruelty, cynicism, and absurdity of it.
• Teachers are woefully underpaid and undervalued. Children are generally disinvested in, and, to go with the above, actively exploited and abused. I've worked as a teacher. It is hell, and what they're doing to the kids breaks my heart.
• Homeownership? What's that? I'll dial up my realtor if I win the lotto or my wealthy distant uncle dies.
• Rent is an actual joke, just not a funny one.
• Pay. Most jobs don't pay enough to be worth going to. Antiwork is a testament to this every day. People are quitting en masse if it is at all possible for them to do so because of this. Might as well live in a van or on ramen noodles than work a full-time job you hate for no take-home pay after expenses.
• Adding to that, most people can't meet their expenses in the first place, not even close depending on where you live.
• To boot, climate change is obviously here, obviously terrifying, and a literal existential threat to humanity that hits the poor first and the hardest. We could be a world leader in combating climate change, but instead, we actively harm efforts to do so.
• In spite of this, we spend more on our military than most of the nations on Earth combined do. We do this to participate in illegal wars that murder civilians en masse. We do this to make Raytheon and Boeing richer. The actual epitome of evil.
• Speaking of evil, our "healthcare system" is not a healthcare system whatsoever, but a profit system, and it facilitates the de facto homicide of millions of Americans a year literally just for money. Literally just for money. These last two are, again, things which if you allow yourself to think about them long enough, you might go crazy.
• Our 'progressi

We have "sacrificed" fucking EVERYTHING for this fucking pussy meme-virus that STILL hasn't killed anyone I know, two years in (by the way, I put "sacrificed" in quotations because if I didn't that would imply we had any fucking say in the matter). I'm just so fucking exhausted at this point. But mostly I just feel disgusted at my fellow humans for going along with this fucking clown show and thinly veiled excuse for narcissistic, patronizing displays of virtue-signalling circle-jerkery.

Kids are going to grow up without proper childhoods and their education is FUCKED. Why? To protect fucking Grandma and Grandpa? YOU CUNT, they have fucking had their lives and would probably rather take the bullet (assuming they even GET Covid in the first place and actually fucking die from it) than watch society go down the fucking drain like this, warped and disfigured beyond fucking recognition.

The bots, shills and brainwashed NPCs stubbornly perpetuating this half-baked shit-show through propaganda and mealy mouthed appeals to fucking authority figures may be raking in the fucking Reddit karma but their real life karma is fucking DOG SHIT. They have traded in their souls for a fucking Wholesome Award. Get fucked, the lot of you. Enjoy your endless boosters and social credit system. Don't come crying to me when you're docked 50 Good Boy points for accidentally letting your Paw Patrol face-mask slip below your fucking nose for half a second in Tescos.

Change is coming and the truth is getting out there, but it's like fucking pulling teeth right now. These condescending cunts are desperately clinging to the narrative like turds that won't fucking flush. They can't admit they were wrong.

I can't even imagine the fucking SHAME and embarrassment, knowing you wasted two years of your life fucking LARPing this bullshit, pedantically lecturing others on proper mask etiquette and how "safe and effective" the jabs are, sneering down your fucking nose at "conspiracy theorist anti-vaxxers", burping out laughs from your fucking fat, smirky, cunty little mouth at fake Facebook posts about Trumpers recieving their "hErMaN cAiN aWaRd", your confused smooth-brain absorbing each new arbitrary rule and woke word-salad for the day like some cum-sponge.

So economist are expecting another economic collapse similar to 2008 when the housing bubble burst due to toxic loans. Something to take a look at is

https://www.axios.com/credit-cards-america-hits-all-time-high-d98530fe-0d4f-48f2-99a9-8a1776bd7560.html

https://preview.redd.it/7shokn8dll081.png?width=822&format=png&auto=webp&s=6068144805e0480ad6127d76021a4076debef754

And then debt is at an ATH.

Anyone has any thoughts on how crypto will handle this if another 2008 collapse happens?

IMO I think people will flee the old system and go to crypto. Look at what they are doing with inflation.

What can we do to help trigger this? I personally think the millennials looking to buy property should avoid buying from boomers and let them rot in their own households.

I try to explain myself better. In a world where most people struggle and suffer to earn money for basic goods, make sacrifices, give up a decent life and literally go out of their way to survive, don't think there is a structural problem in the economic and financial system? We know very well that the rich don't give a damn that we suffer, but isn't the time to make us feel and reclaim our worth? I mean is it possible that in 2022 there are 8 people who hold the wealth of 50% of the global population equal to about 4 billion people? I do not mean that those who have achieved these fortunes have no merit, but neither that they have achieved them without the help of anyone. How could they have achieved these billionaire fortunes if they hadn't had employees helping them reach their goals and customers buying their products? I repeat I do not feel hatred for those who have achieved these assets, but in a world where 90% of the population has various problems due to the lack of money, I lose respect if those who can but do nothing to change. The people who suffer and fight every day are the same people who work and buy products from these companies and people and for this reason I believe the time has come to create a system that leads companies and public figures to systematically share a part of theirs profits with those who help them daily to make those profits: employees and customers. Or rather all of us. I don't want to talk about charity or philanthropy, but to update the economic system with the times we are living in. We must act on the system for it to change and we have a duty to do so because all together we are more powerful than we think. Enlighten me with "optimistic" and not pessimistic ideas that say: we cannot, because it would be a lie.

In Vic 2 at some point in the early 1900's the global economy almost invariably collapses. Has Paradox mentioned this and if so do that plan to avoid this happening?

The evidence uncovered from my research leads me to understand that the whole UFO phenomenon is kept secret primarily not because of the "ET" aspect of it, - although that does scare some people out of their mind, but mainly because of the ramifications which would inevitably cause the current economic and geopolitical structure to collapse; A collapse which is inevitable due to the consequences of the technology related to sustenance, energy and travel.

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It has been said that Eisenhower rebuked the "Pleideans" offer for world peace and abundance because it would "destroy the economy".

I cite the rumors of the meeting at Edwards AFB, fueled by Astronaut Gordon Cooper's many statements of actually being there and filming one such "arrival". “Gordon Cooper also stood by his belief that he saw a UFO land at Edwards Air Force Base in California in 1957. Although Cooper had been filming the base with a camera crew at the time, the film, which he handed over to a high-ranking officer from Washington, has never emerged.

“[SOURCE: Space.com; “Gordon Cooper: No Mercury UFO” by Robert Scott Martin Staff Writer posted: 06:37 pm ET 10 September 1999] There are numerous other sources from Astronaut Cooper with these claims easily found if you care to search for them.

There is more evidence to that alleged meeting with President Eisenhower. Henry McElroy, Jr. a former State Representative from New Hampshire stated soon after his retirement, “The document I saw was an official brief to President Eisenhower. To the best of my memory this brief was pervaded with a sense of hope, and it informed President Eisenhower of the continued presence of extraterrestrial beings here in the United States of America.

The brief seemed to indicate that a meeting between the President and some of these visitors could be arranged as appropriate if desired...The tone of the brief indicated to me that there was no need for concern, since these visitors were in no way, causing any harm, or had any intentions, whatsoever, of causing any disruption then, or in the future... While I can’t verify the times or places or that any meeting or meetings occurred directly between Eisenhower and these visitors – - because of his optimism in his farewell address in 1961, I personally believe that Eisenhower did, indeed, meet with these extraterrestrial, off world astronauts.”

You can see Representative McElroy making these statements here: [SOURCE: http:// www.youtube.com/watch?v=mrK2

I'm very collapse aware and have already accepted the fact that by 2050 the world will be shit. By 2040 probably.

My situation is this: I will get $80,000 in a few months, no taxes need to be paid on it. I get money from a structured settlement that's enough to live on comfortably where I live (I'm in Russia currently) and enough to live on in any of the other countries I'm considering moving to (Peru, Mexico, etc.). I'm extremely anxious about this and would like to try to protect some of the money/my future

My goals are just to ensure my life will be comfortable in the next 10-20 years with the ability to economically withstand the shitshow that the US will be facing in the next 10 years. I would plan on holding quite a bit of my money in cash, and in case of a market crash, I would try to buy more stock as opposed to dumping it all.

I'm not very interested in going to a financial advisor, even though that is an option. I might do that for some of the money.

I don't claim to be a smart guy, and I'm not a very logical person, so I wanted to run these by you guys to see if my logic checks out. My ideas are the following:

1. Invest in all of the normal stuff, extremely diversified portfolio, all of that.

2. Invest in water ETFs (yes, this is something that can be done) - as water grows scarcer and scarcer, it will more and more valuable, making this a decent investment

3. Invest in solar energy - as the effects of climate change become more clear, I can only hope that solar energy will become a bigger and bigger industry.

4. This part is sad, but invest in stock of alcohol producers - as the world gets shittier and shittier, I predict that alcohol consumption will skyrocket, especially with the amount of homelessness and the rate at which it's increasing. People will want to numb the pain somehow, and alcohol is an easy way to do it.

5. Invest in gold - this is an obvious thing to do, as it's the most stable possession to live through an economic crisis.

6. Buy some land (NOT AN APARTMENT) - an apartment is just buying a piece of a building, and not actual land. If something happens to that building, then you're fucked. If you have actual land, you can put a tent there if you want and live in a tent but at least the land is yours and no one can tell you otherwise. I don't want to buy it in the US as I never plan on going back, so I don't worry about the housing bubble so much

7. Invest in foreign currencies - I don't trust the dollar at all. I

Let's say you live in a foreign country with living costs, say, 200% higher than in Dallas.

You get $80,000 lump sum, no taxes. You also get a permanent annuity worth around $1500 (more than enough to live on).

How do you protect yourself against the US economic collapse? Variants that aren't "buy gold and silver" would be greatly appreciated.

So much for “capitalism iNsPiReS iNnOvAtIoN” 🙄 fucking sick of it. And sick of older generations telling me I should shut up and be thankful because we have the internet now

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7 December 2021

Why “Regular” by NCT 127 Will Cause an Economic Collapse and the Ultimate Downfall of Humanity: An Essay

Music can inform so many aspects of life, and for many people, it is an essential part of their day-to-day routine. In particular, Kpop is an excellent example of this. However, not all songs have a positive influence; in fact, some songs’ impacts can be catastrophically drastic. “Regular – English Version” by NCT 127, released in October 2018, is a prime example of this concept. The song’s deeply problematic lyrics outline a nearly unachievable lifestyle, which as will soon be studied, is extremely concerning. NCT 127’s “Regular – English Version”, due to its atrociously horrendous lyrics, will cause economic downfall and, ultimately, the rapid deterioration of humanity’s existence.

Disappointingly, the song begins with an astoundingly rude rap verse. Interestingly enough, of the most questionably problematic lines in the entire song occurs here: “I be grindin’, you waste time” (NCT 127). Mark Lee delivers this line with astonishing condescension, considering its underlying meaning. In recent years, groups of internet influencers have pushed the “grind” mentality. Examples of this are people who wake up at very early hours, exercise a lot, work their own businesses, and then share their lives as inspiration to preach their perfect-looking lives to others. Though nothing is wrong with these lifestyles, they are often unattainable for the average person. Many of these “grind influencers” are already wealthy, and simply portray their lives onscreen as completely different from what they actually are. An article titled “Is The “Grind 24/7” Mindset Detrimental To One’s Mental Health?” states: “In a[n]…interview, Destiny’s Child alumna Michelle Williams stated that she doesn’t believe in the ‘grind ‘til you die’ mentality, adding that ‘mental health is way more important’” (Gonzalez, Alex). Clearly, from the lyric that Mark Lee sings, he does not care about mental health; neither does SM Entertainment, NCT 127 as a whole, or anyone remotely involved in creating this song.

A second example that demonstrates what an absolute monstrosity this song exemplifies is the line “VVS my diamonds, I don’t need no light to shine” (NCT 127). As the beginning of the chorus following the beat drop, this line holds a lot of influence over the song at large, which proves to be a terrible thing. “VVS diamonds are bas

I think its to violent and non real to think like that. Ive seen a couple of posts where they predicted that the moass would cause the global economy to crasch, million would go unemployed and millions would die and i think this is too much. This Will not happen, why do you go so far with it. You’re talking about it like it Will change everything and we Will win but everyone else including regular people aswell Will lose.

Since we’re apparently the sub to go to for signs of early on-set economic collapse, how about we monetize this and start bringing in those fresh dollars?

Their uses, of course, are very minimal or niche, and mostly not relevant to your survival.

The only value in hoarding precious metals is preparing for the economic collapse of only the country in which you reside. If an economic collapse were to happen in that way, you could technically trade those metals for other still-existing currency, but don't be surprised if you go to buy some meat and the seller is pissed you're trying to purchase valuable protein for rocks.

The value of these metals is more similar to the price of a stock and they are only slightly more valuable than actually owning stock in the event of a collapse, as they still are just rocks.

Don't believe the paranoid commercials.

I strongly believe that we will soon be headed to both a housing and stock market crash somewhere in the 1st 1/2 of 2022. What’s happening right now is of biblical proportions and all you really need to do is read the rule book.

Here’s my dilemma, we recently purchased a beachside home in June this year on the east coast of Florida. Since the purchase housing market has gone up a solid 30%. If we sell at this point, we will net almost 100k. On the other hand, if we hold and the market crashes, then we would be in a situation I would be very uncomfortable with. My intuition and gut feeling is that we should sell now.

I realize that most people will say “what’s the point selling if you have to buy again at a high price?”.

Before this year, and our relocation to Florida, we lived in a (large) RV and a Sailboat for many years to save money and we’ll, because I liked both the financial freedom and physical freedom of it. Myself and a few friends coined the term “Mortgage anxiety” for home ownership, which was exactly what it is. Not having a mortgage gave us all sorts of confidence in our jobs and generally made us more relaxed and free. Over about 7 years we saved enough money to actually quit our jobs and head to the Bahamas for a solid year in our sailboat.

All seems like the way to go again right? Especially with the news of what’s on the horizon?

Here’s the kicker.. “We” being my wife and 4 kids. Although we’ve had some amazing adventures and seen definite benefits of that lifestyle, my wife of 20 years, although open to the idea again, is honestly ready to settle down in a solid home, especially since we’ve found our dream place. She’s always been supportive of me and is an amazing person all around and I fully respect her needs and wants. One of her best qualities is that shes very positive and sees the good in the everything, which means at times she can be totally shut off to the reality of the world (which I tend to be much more in tune with). She’s open to the idea of moving out but I can tell, she really wants to stay here, I love and respect her 100% and don’t want to push her too far. Another thing that gives us both some pause is that our kids are all teens at this point, it may be better for them to have a solid foundation.

Still, my personal feeling is that we should sell, take the profits, and prepare to be more mobile again at this point whilst the rest of the world is facing Chaos.

All of this bears heavily on a f

In 1992 Neal Stephenson published a book called Snow Crash

The book is set in a decentralized economically collapsed USA in the 21st century. The dollar (as well as most other fiat currencies) has hyperinflated (quadrillion dollar notes are considered “small”), people use cryptocurrencies to buy things. The federal government tries to act tough but has no real power to do everything. Concepts like franchising, individual sovereignty, and private vehicles reign supreme.

This is crazy guys! This book was considered science fiction 30 years ago and today looks like its turning into reality. The US govt is trying to crack down on cryptocurrencies right now but I doubt they’ll succeed. If they introduce the digital dollar, they’ll probably hyperinflate it like the book says.

On the other hand, every goverment in the world hold Gold, so they will do anything possible for Gold rise in value. Since they hold no silver, why would they care about it? Why would silver go up in value ? Plus more than 50% of its demand is industrial. In economic and monetary collapse there will be no demand for silver. How can silver be good hedge in this times? I understand its still better than holding fiat or stocks etc. But why should i buy silver over Gold because facts i just said. Gold seems much more safe for me, because thats the only and biggest insurance of every goverment and central bank in the world, they will do anything for Gold value to go up, they buy all the Gold right now, not silver, but Gold. If they hold no silver, why would they even care about it. Im just afraid that in economic or monetary collapse, absolutely every asset will go down in value except Gold which will be the only asset that will go up because goverment will have it and they will promote it and every people will blindly listen to them. I just think Gold is a much safer and better bet than silver because of this..