The state of the economy..

[JonnyP]

Whats are you're thoughts about the economy collapsing..? Many bankers and financial advisers think it is going to happen, so if it does, how will it all pan out..? How will it affect us..?
Quoted...
"Companies selling freeze-dried food rations, sealed in giant air-tight multi-serving tins and with a shelf-life of 25 years, have seen sales soar in recent months — increasing ten-fold compared to previous years.
Most popular are the packs of instant meals that will keep a family of four going for three months once water is added. At around £1,500 they are not cheap. But many of those buying these emergency rations see them as a wise investment — and they are well-placed to make such a judgment.
‘It is not “crazies” buying this,’ says James Blake, whose company Emergency Food Storage specialises in freeze-dried foods. ‘We get a lot of high-powered business people as customers. Most people buy insurance for their health, their house or their life — this is food insurance.
‘Of course, we hope it never happens, but if there is a major catastrophe, then money is not going to be worth much after a couple of days. It will be food that becomes the most needed thing.’
Dave Hannah and his company B-Prep sell similar products. He says a number of his customers are bankers. Their average spend is £3,000."

This is not just survivallists buying up, this is bankers getting ready. I got that quote from the Daily Mail mind, but its interesting reading.
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/arti...ady-worst.html

Anyone one here stocking up..?
Anyone worried, or is it carry on as normal..?

[Silverback]

A friend in the US says there is a definate increase in activity and interest in subjects like wartime menus, food rationing and sustainable living.

[luresalive]

It's not a case of "be prepared" but rather "be sensible", massive hoarding of food stuffs etc is not necessary for the forseeable future, the world economy will not collapse, there will be no zombie invasion. However there may very well be a period of economy slow down and a global depression/recession but as we came out of that before we will do so again...Get Cody Lundins book,it's a very sensible precautionary essay on what to stock up on and how to manage if things go pear shaped..

[JonnyP]

Well we just bought a big bag of spuds, and a big bag of onions, so we will be ok..
How can you say there will be no collapse, when many experts in that field are predicting it Lures..?
And why is it that any teotwawki discussion, the word zombie comes up.. The economy of the World is not looking good, thats a fact. Zombies are myth

[luresalive]

Brother,it was looking even worse in the 20's and 30's and we came out of that, we overcame the black death,world wars, famines and pestilences, it simply won't happen with a simple recession.

[Metal mug]

Dave Hannah and his company B-Prep sell similar products. He says a number of his customers are bankers. Their average spend is £3,000.

Ha ha. The bankers b******d up the economy. I suppose it makes sense that they'd be prepared for the worst.

[bigzee]

Ha ha. The bankers b******d up the economy. I suppose it makes sense that they'd be prepared for the worst.

That would be "Merchant bankers" in the cockney rhyming sense I assume?

[Silverback]

with a gun you can rob a bank...............with a bank you can rob the world!!

[Metal mug]

with a gun you can rob a bank...............with a bank you can rob the world!!

The funniest thing I've heard for a while.

[Realearner]

with a gun you can rob a bank...............with a bank you can rob the world!!

Fantastic quote, love it