That is incorrect. Even in Argentina in 2001, gold was the preferred method of money (or USD). For day to day stuff, silver is better anyway. You going to use a 1oz gold coin to buy some food?
Correct. In really rough times, gold is worthless.
Show me one time, in the last 5,000 years where gold was worthless.
Right now, in Zimbabwe, they have NO currency. People are STARVING. Guess what gets you food?
Gold for Bread
Should you be armed? Absolutely. Should you have food and trade goods? Absolutely. Should you have a useful skill? Of course. I also have some gold and silver. I hope to ride out the coming storm and keep my family as safe as I can.