metmom (Post #26):" Most people think in terms of gold, ammo, alcohol, cigarettes, and coffee, but there are other things,
more life saving things as opposed to comfort things, that will be very valuable for barter."
"And don’t forget salt. Salt is critical for survival.. "
(from the article):
”Like a street thug committing a mugging, capital controls blindside most people—otherwise, they wouldn’t be effective. “
The government declares a surprise bank holiday and shuts all the banks—mere hours after they denied they were even thinking about such actions.
They impose capital controls to stop citizens from taking their money out of the country.
”Whatever the method or pretext, the outcome is always the same: a wealth transfer from you to the government. “
”This familiar story has played out in many countries in recent years.
The pattern is clear and should surprise no one the next time it happens.
...there is an excellent chance capital controls are coming to the US—they’ve happened before and could happen again soon “
“.. Remember, in 1933, through Executive Order 6102, President Roosevelt forced Americans to exchange their gold for US dollars under penalty of 10 years in prison and a $10,000 fine (or more than $235,000 in today’s debased confetti). “
“ Today, it’s self-evident the fiat currency system centered on the US dollar is crumbling at an alarming rate. “
“ ..Expect it to happen.”
The article includes in summary Form:
”Why and How Governments Impose Capital Controls “
“That’s why you must act BEFORE they impose capital controls. “
“ Four Ways To Beat Capital Controls “
” Conclusion ..“
The current dollar-based monetary system is on its way out.
Even the central bankers running the system can see that.
They are preparing for what comes next as they attempt to “reset” the system.
It’s a virtual certainty they will impose capital controls.c
”“Yet few people are aware of what is happening.
And even fewer know how to prepare.”
FWIW, antique silver items can be found at thrift stores occasionally.
But there is no way to really act