Meltdown in 24-48 hrs? Is this likely?

pinkmandy said:
Guys at Tickerforum are talking about a global meltdown over the next 24-48 hrs. Like martial law meltdown. One claims the LIBOR rate is up over 6% as the reason...I'm super confused. Is what they are saying possible?
Click to expand...
Don't freak out. This is quite over the top. We will not have Armageddon this weekend. From the post ...

"Our credit markets are now completely seized up. As in stick a fork in 'em. This means every single company, pretty much anywhere on the planet, that relies upon funding its debt in the credit markets, will cease to exist. As in *POOF*. This means all commerce will stop. Completely. I'm pretty sure I don't have to elaborate on what comes after that."

Yes, credit markets are a serious problem right now. But that does not translate to Armageddon. The Fed has already moved to provide a facility to purchase commercial paper. It will be up soon. LIBOR is rising because banks will not lend to each other. If it gets bad enough, the Central Banks of the world will step in and guarantee inter-bank loans. I do expect the markets to have a real rough time again tomorrow. Morgan Stanley being downgraded is not good news. But the entire engine does not collapse that quickly. We have not even had a bank holiday yet. And we have had those in the past (as many countries have had).

That said, it makes sense to stock up on essentials (over a period of time). Especially considering that the supply lines in this country are essentially just in time inventory. My family has for quite some time. This includes food, water, money, and other essentials. I also have a collection of Glock's and plenty of ammo. But it is not time to run for the hills.

Brian
 
tmosley said:
If you are worried about nutrition, stock up on canned sweet potatoes, yams, and pumpkin. All of the orange fleshed vegetables have the full compliment of nutrients your body needs, and in the right proportion, all in a single fruit. You can buy pumpkins cheap after halloween, and they last for the whole winter in cold weather. Slice them up and boil them for a tasty and nutritious pumpkin soup to supplement your caloric intake.

Might want to think about planting a patch next year, if you have enough space (a 10x10 space should give you enough room for a few plants--should give 3-4 fruit each).

Also, if you have access to dirty water (like rainwater from a roof, pond or lake water, stream water, or even from a dirty, but not oily or chemical smelling puddle) you can easily purify it by crushing up some of your charcoal in a rag and running the water through it a few times. It'll come out as clean and tasty as bottled water. You can do this with charcoal right out of the fire. Also, you can dry it out and it will still burn fine (it might stink a bit if the water you strained was really nasty).
Click to expand...

Pool is right outside my back door--hence Berkey is on order. Thanks for the heads up on sweet potatoes and pumpkin.
 
I don't think charcoal is sufficient for removing microorganisms. Get some of those iodine tablets too. I bought a Katadyn filter a while back. As Boston T. Party says, "You can drink from a Calcutta sewer, but you'll have to wait in line".
 
Lafayette said:
Question, whats the quickest way to get a gun, without having to go thru thru a waiting period?
Click to expand...

What about classifieds? Can you find someone in there with a gun? You might be able to get away without registering buying it through the classifieds. You could also use an assumed name if they ask your name. Not to suggest you do anything illegal, I'm just sayin'...
 
When I bought my rifle this past summer (from a local sporting goods store), there was no waiting period. There was a background check, though.
 
freelance said:
Pool is right outside my back door--hence Berkey is on order.
Click to expand...

There are no filters that will efficiently remove swimming pool chemicals from the water. You will end up with a severe case if diarrhea and possible systemic poisoning using filtered swimming pool water.

In case of an emergency, can I take water from our pool and filter it with my Berkey system? Will all the chlorine be removed?

Yes. The Berkeys can make chlorinated pool water safe for consumption. However, keep in mind that such a use will cause the elements to wear faster. So, I would only do so in case of emergency.
Source
Click to expand...

Yes, it will work for short time, until the charcoal has adsorbed as much chlorine as it can hold, then it will not work and there is no way to clean the chlorine out of the charcoal.
 
Last edited:
madengr said:
I don't think charcoal is sufficient for removing microorganisms. Get some of those iodine tablets too. I bought a Katadyn filter a while back. As Boston T. Party says, "You can drink from a Calcutta sewer, but you'll have to wait in line".
Click to expand...

I use Culligan reverse osmosis filter for daily use, and have been storing that for drinking water. I also have cases and cases of bottled water.

I'll check Katadyn. Thanks much. Actually, IIRC, Berkey has multiple optional filters, not just the charcoal.

I guess the pool water can be used for non-potable purposes. I'm just thankful that it's so close.
 
Last edited:
Yeah, charcoal isn't very effective against chemicals (too small), and has only limited ability to take out microbes (they gunk it up pretty quickly). If you run water through a potted plant, it should take out most of the microbes. This actually works for wastewater as well, you just need a longer filter path length (15-30 feet, depending on how nasty the water is).
 
freelance said:
I use Culligan reverse osmosis filter for daily use, and have been storing that for drinking water. I also have cases and cases of bottled water.

I'll check Katadyn. Thanks much. Actually, IIRC, Berkey has multiple optional filters, not just the charcoal.

I guess the pool water can be used for non-potable purposes. I'm just thankful that it's so close.
Click to expand...

You might want to check out this filter system as well.
http://www.aquarain.com/
 
You must log in or register to reply here.

Similar threads

J
Biden Uses China Bioweapon to Force Shots Onto US Military, Where is GOP? Questions For FDA
Replies
2
Views
398
enhanced_deficit
E
timosman
"A Thin-Skinned Minority Is Ruining This Nation": Professor Crushes "Political Correctness"
Replies
15
Views
1K
Origanalist
Origanalist
R
Will the US-Created ISIS Attack Americans on US Soil?
Replies
1
Views
396
unknown
unknown
M
Obama And Putin Playing Out World War III Script Written By Banksters -
Replies
12
Views
1K
FindLiberty
F
heavenlyboy34
sleeping 7y/o girl shot in head during no knock, wrong house raid
Replies
19
Views
2K
presence
presence
Back
Top