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 Posted: Sat Dec 04, 2010 6:54 pm
ammaea Obscurus I'm not doubting the value of gold currently. I just don't think that in an "end of civilization" scenario it would be very useful. Sure, gold is conductive, doesn't corrode, and it's malleable, but if you aren't making electronics then why do you care about it's practical applications? I'm an alchemist; I understand the value and symbolism of gold. I just don't think people are going to be bartering food for gold if food is so scarce. Ideally you would have food and gold, as you said. I would put food as the priority though as gold will give you no nutrition if you eat it. As to whether it's smarter to monitor all of that stuff than watch movies and play video games: I think that depends on the perspective. I'd much rather watch a movie or play a game than worry all day about things I have no control over. I'm confident in my ability to survive so I just don't worry about it. I don't have the money to invest in a hunk of gold that will just lie around in my safe so I don't worry about the price of it. I think that if I was going to invest in gold I'd be better off in investing in a company that mines gold or other precious minerals. And I hope that by studying how to survive and eventually getting my own home and being able to learn to garden will help me in the end to get past the inital 'craze'. The Great Panic if you will~ I know that, yes, a collapse of the world could begin as early as tomorrow - but it may not happen for 5 years, 10 years, maybe not even for 50 years until I've taught my family how to survive. Anyway - I don't let it overwhelm me. I'm not saying i Don't play ANY games - obviously I play a lot~ I build forts all day and go tromping around outside with my daughter too~ razz Time is what you make of it. And if I can set aside money to buy gold and food and enough to get a house and water generator - then I sure as hell am going to try. I know there is A LOT about me that needs a good kick in the butt, however, I think a lot of me is on the right track to a better life - rather than sittin like a bump on a log watching tv all day. Know what I mean? o_o and ofcourse this topic was supposed to peak interest in others and gain discussion - for my benefit as well. Job done, right? ^^ It really does suck that I don't know many people who would even begin to ask questions... I dunno. maybe I ask too many questions and should just go veg somewhere~ I think we kind of just have to do our own thing, really. I think it's great that you're interested in all of this and I probably just have different priorities than you because of upbringing, where I live, etc. We just have to do the best we can with what we've got. And yes, mission accomplished. You've certainly stirred some discussion. xd
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Posted: Sat Dec 04, 2010 9:11 pm
ammaea it's not Just based on faith though. Gold has been used for MANY centuries - even without being easily traded as a form money. It was based on faith regardless of its use in history. They never had a use for gold aside from coins and jewelry. None of which were really practical to daily use.
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Posted: Sat Dec 04, 2010 9:27 pm
The rose in spring ammaea it's not Just based on faith though. Gold has been used for MANY centuries - even without being easily traded as a form money. It was based on faith regardless of its use in history. They never had a use for gold aside from coins and jewelry. None of which were really practical to daily use. I've already listed many sources that state many many uses of gold. Obviously they are practical uses as gold has been used for such a long time and it wouldn't still be used if it weren't useful. And it was especially used after government's fell. Your trolling here without reason behind your words or sources to disprove mine is really just expecting us to have 'faith' in you all cuz you say so...... My friend says that it can also be made unto a solid brick with which to hit retarded people. He also said that if you have any gold or silver, to mail it all to him, and he will mail you a banana and some almonds.
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Posted: Sat Dec 04, 2010 9:38 pm
ammaea The rose in spring ammaea it's not Just based on faith though. Gold has been used for MANY centuries - even without being easily traded as a form money. It was based on faith regardless of its use in history. They never had a use for gold aside from coins and jewelry. None of which were really practical to daily use. I've already listed many sources that state many many uses of gold. Obviously they are practical uses as gold has been used for such a long time and it wouldn't still be used if it weren't useful. And it was especially used after government's fell. Your trolling here without reason behind your words or sources to disprove mine is really just expecting us to have 'faith' in you all cuz you say so...... My friend says that it can also be made unto a solid brick with which to hit retarded people. He also said that if you have any gold or silver, to mail it all to him, and he will mail you a banana and some almonds. haha...Already have dried fruit and 2 pounds of almonds. Waaaay ahead of you. wink
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Posted: Sat Dec 04, 2010 9:50 pm
jedinightwing ammaea The rose in spring ammaea it's not Just based on faith though. Gold has been used for MANY centuries - even without being easily traded as a form money. It was based on faith regardless of its use in history. They never had a use for gold aside from coins and jewelry. None of which were really practical to daily use. I've already listed many sources that state many many uses of gold. Obviously they are practical uses as gold has been used for such a long time and it wouldn't still be used if it weren't useful. And it was especially used after government's fell. Your trolling here without reason behind your words or sources to disprove mine is really just expecting us to have 'faith' in you all cuz you say so...... My friend says that it can also be made unto a solid brick with which to hit retarded people. He also said that if you have any gold or silver, to mail it all to him, and he will mail you a banana and some almonds. haha...Already have dried fruit and 2 pounds of almonds. Waaaay ahead of you. wink they weren't being offered to you anyway jedi ;P And I already believe you have gold or silver you aren't willing to part with (as you perhaps see value in it? o_O) I'm all out of almonds; send me some? kthnx.
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Posted: Sat Dec 04, 2010 10:20 pm
ammaea jedinightwing ammaea The rose in spring ammaea it's not Just based on faith though. Gold has been used for MANY centuries - even without being easily traded as a form money. It was based on faith regardless of its use in history. They never had a use for gold aside from coins and jewelry. None of which were really practical to daily use. I've already listed many sources that state many many uses of gold. Obviously they are practical uses as gold has been used for such a long time and it wouldn't still be used if it weren't useful. And it was especially used after government's fell. Your trolling here without reason behind your words or sources to disprove mine is really just expecting us to have 'faith' in you all cuz you say so...... My friend says that it can also be made unto a solid brick with which to hit retarded people. He also said that if you have any gold or silver, to mail it all to him, and he will mail you a banana and some almonds. haha...Already have dried fruit and 2 pounds of almonds. Waaaay ahead of you. wink they weren't being offered to you anyway jedi ;P And I already believe you have gold or silver you aren't willing to part with (as you perhaps see value in it? o_O) I'm all out of almonds; send me some? kthnx. I can tell you right now. I have maybe 3 ounces in Silver. that's about it. I place most of my money in canned goods (food). I may be hopefull, but I'm anything BUT stupid. I do not own a gun as I can't afford it, and any ammo I would get would have to be registered. I do like Archery and have gotten quite proficient in that... as for seeing "true" value in gold or silver...No. I will agree, there is none. However, If your familiar with ancient technology like the Baghdad battery, Gold does become useful. everything has a use. As far as silver...I plan on holding onto it for a bartering good.
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Posted: Sat Dec 04, 2010 10:25 pm
jedinightwing ammaea jedinightwing ammaea The rose in spring ammaea it's not Just based on faith though. Gold has been used for MANY centuries - even without being easily traded as a form money. It was based on faith regardless of its use in history. They never had a use for gold aside from coins and jewelry. None of which were really practical to daily use. I've already listed many sources that state many many uses of gold. Obviously they are practical uses as gold has been used for such a long time and it wouldn't still be used if it weren't useful. And it was especially used after government's fell. Your trolling here without reason behind your words or sources to disprove mine is really just expecting us to have 'faith' in you all cuz you say so...... My friend says that it can also be made unto a solid brick with which to hit retarded people. He also said that if you have any gold or silver, to mail it all to him, and he will mail you a banana and some almonds. haha...Already have dried fruit and 2 pounds of almonds. Waaaay ahead of you. wink they weren't being offered to you anyway jedi ;P And I already believe you have gold or silver you aren't willing to part with (as you perhaps see value in it? o_O) I'm all out of almonds; send me some? kthnx. I can tell you right now. I have maybe 3 ounces in Silver. that's about it. I place most of my money in canned goods (food). I may be hopefull, but I'm anything BUT stupid. I do not own a gun as I can't afford it, and any ammo I would get would have to be registered. I do like Archery and have gotten quite proficient in that... as for seeing "true" value in gold or silver...No. I will agree, there is none. However, If your familiar with ancient technology like the Baghdad battery, Gold does become useful. everything has a use. As far as silver...I plan on holding onto it for a bartering good. bartering is a use razz I was merely poking fun anyway, sorry. I really do want some almonds though :/
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Posted: Sat Dec 04, 2010 10:40 pm
Almonds are fairly cheap. Go to a local market that deals with pure organic goods (Such as Whole Foods) they usually have good deals on nuts and stuff like almonds.
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Posted: Sat Dec 04, 2010 10:43 pm
Also Max Keiser: Crash JP Morgan...Buy Silver!This is about calling out banks like JP Morgan/Chase out on their derivatives tradings. Even if they get bailed out, it drives up the Value of silver to the dollar. Seriously, if we all go out on a specific date to buy silver, you should be able to get it at the current price before it jumps to a higher price (most dealers only check the price once or twice a day/week.
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