[y2gordo]

But even gold has no inherent value. Aside from wiring and cosmetic uses, gold doesn’t have a whole lot of value. The only reason it has value is because people want it.

The one and only thing that has true value is land.

[robertwalker62]

Food’s pretty valuable too....

[Professional]

You can’t buy land in the USA, you can only rent...

[Texan Tory]

I’ve always thought that land was a better investment than just about anything else, because it has intrinsic value, and they aren’t making any more of it (with notable exceptions demonstrated by the Dutch and the Japanese). The problem with land though, is property taxes. Just because property taxes are really low for rural acreage now, does not mean that the rates cannot be substantially increased later, especially if socialists are in power for a long time.

[dfwgator]

But even gold has no inherent value. Aside from wiring and cosmetic uses, gold doesn’t have a whole lot of value. The only reason it has value is because people want it.

Just like Tulip Bulbs.

[UnbelievingScumOnTheOtherSide]

But even gold has no inherent value. Aside from wiring and cosmetic uses, gold doesn’t have a whole lot of value. The only reason it has value is because people want it.

That last statement is true of anything. But gold has value because WOMEN want it. No gold, no poon. So gold has value to anyone who isn't starving.

The one and only thing that has true value is land.

What was land worth as Stalin was collectivizing the Kulaks in the Ukraine?
What is a burning house worth?