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Gun ‘preppers’ go mainstream as more people realize no one is immune to disaster
Gun Rights Examiner ^ | 11 July, 2011 | David Codrea

Posted on 07/12/2011 5:51:59 PM PDT by marktwain

The Economic Collapse blog reports that Robert Kiyosaki is warning of an impending economic collapse—and advises on preparations that include buying guns.

By way of credentials, Kiyosaki is the author of the successful “Rich Dad Poor Dad” books, reportedly having sold over 26 million copies, and runs the Rich Dad financial education website. He co-authored “Why We Want You to be Rich” with Donald Trump.

The Economic Collapse lists 11 “sound bites” from a Kiyosaki video (see sidebar media player) that include predictions of collapse where supermarket food supplies are reduced to less than three days—presumably with no restocking in sight. Of special relevance to readers of this column:

#5"buy a gun"

#8"so come to my house and I'm armed and dangerous and I'll welcome you"

#9"we have food, we have water, we have guns, gold and silver, and cash"

The significance here is not that a probability exists for terrible societal consequences from destructive financial policies—it’s that it is now being normalized by prominent voices, and more Americans are losing confidence in the system. Which means the message will reach beyond sites like The Economic Collapse, or one of my favorite regular stops, Western Rifle Shooters Association, where they routinely call our attention to other voices like The Market Ticker, which provides detailed analysis and explanations to back up the dire commentary.

The Los Angeles riots and Hurricane Katrina, where territory was ceded by civil authority for days, were mere localized disconnects where the majority of Americans could watch things unfold on TV and make conversation about how bad things looked for "those" poor people. When these Americans no longer have TV because they have no electricity—and all that that implies—we will indeed be living in interesting times.

(Excerpt) Read more at examiner.com ...


TOPICS: Constitution/Conservatism; Culture/Society; Philosophy
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To: Dick Bachert

Well, I wanted a SVT-40, but $800 was a tad rich. I am mulling a $600 M-1 Garand (older import from Korea. H&R marked) If it is still there next time....


21 posted on 07/12/2011 6:40:25 PM PDT by dynachrome ("Our forefathers didn't bury their guns. They buried those that tried to take them.")
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To: El Laton Caliente

Nice! I want a Yugo M-76, too, but I would have to sell the cat.


22 posted on 07/12/2011 6:42:02 PM PDT by dynachrome ("Our forefathers didn't bury their guns. They buried those that tried to take them.")
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To: Lurker
And I really wish I’d bought half a dozen of those Ishapore Enfields back when they were all over the place for $110.00 a copy.

Yep. Veneer's getting pretty thin, isn't it?

23 posted on 07/12/2011 6:43:15 PM PDT by Noumenon (The only 'NO' a liberal understands is the one that arrives at muzzle velocity.)
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To: dynachrome

The Ruger Mini-14 is cheaper, less expensive to feed and, at those ranges, more than adequate.


24 posted on 07/12/2011 6:45:26 PM PDT by Dick Bachert (The 2012 election is coming. Seems we have MORE TRASH TO REMOVE!)
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To: El Laton Caliente
Well, since we're all showing off our stuff...


Good to go.
25 posted on 07/12/2011 6:46:59 PM PDT by RandallFlagg (Let this chant follow BHO everywhere he goes: "You lie. You lie. You lie.")
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To: Dick Bachert

I like the mini-14 in the wood stock. I figure if anything goes really wrong, one or two hundred yards is going to be the most range you will need for accuracy and maybe “minute of man” there aftrer.


26 posted on 07/12/2011 6:49:00 PM PDT by dynachrome ("Our forefathers didn't bury their guns. They buried those that tried to take them.")
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To: dynachrome

aftrer = after

gotta use spelchek sometimes i guess.


27 posted on 07/12/2011 6:49:55 PM PDT by dynachrome ("Our forefathers didn't bury their guns. They buried those that tried to take them.")
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To: Choose Ye This Day
Billionaire Jim Rogers calls for Obama's resignation over economy (Predicts violence & rioting)
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-bloggers/2740896/posts

Listen beyond the misleading talk in the first couple of minutes to hear what would shock most others.

Jim Rogers Interview on Dollar, Commodities From June 10
http://www.bloomberg.com/video/70751156/
[Bloomberg title and link only. Do not post any content from Bloomberg to FR.]


28 posted on 07/12/2011 6:50:50 PM PDT by familyop ("Wanna cigarette? You're never too young to start." --Deacon, "Waterworld")
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To: RandallFlagg

.45 hollow points for the zombies.


29 posted on 07/12/2011 6:51:05 PM PDT by dynachrome ("Our forefathers didn't bury their guns. They buried those that tried to take them.")
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To: Noumenon
Veneer's getting pretty thin, isn't it?

Yea, it sure is my friend. Truth be told unless something incredible drops out of the sky into my safe I'm not buying many more weapons. All of the available funds are going into ammo and components.

That and bulk food staples, medical supplies, storable fuels, etc.

There's a hell of a storm coming our way I'm afraid.

30 posted on 07/12/2011 6:56:21 PM PDT by Lurker (The avalanche has begun. The pebbles no longer have a vote.)
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To: dynachrome
I am mulling a $600 M-1 Garand (older import from Korea. H&R marked) If it is still there next time....

The Civilian Marksmanship Program has them for under $500.

31 posted on 07/12/2011 6:56:33 PM PDT by DuncanWaring (The Lord uses the good ones; the bad ones use the Lord.)
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To: El Laton Caliente

You are a man of discernment and taste. Nice un-welcoming kit.


32 posted on 07/12/2011 6:57:34 PM PDT by Noumenon (The only 'NO' a liberal understands is the one that arrives at muzzle velocity.)
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To: DuncanWaring

Yeah, but I like to fondle the rifle before I buy!

;)


33 posted on 07/12/2011 6:58:32 PM PDT by dynachrome ("Our forefathers didn't bury their guns. They buried those that tried to take them.")
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To: Lurker

Yeah, I’m good for gear. Got enough for friends in need as well - I call it a good investment when that time comes. For me, too, it’s down to supplies and staples now.

I have a feeling that when the other shoe drops, it’ll be a big one.


34 posted on 07/12/2011 7:00:48 PM PDT by Noumenon (The only 'NO' a liberal understands is the one that arrives at muzzle velocity.)
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To: Lurker
There's a hell of a storm coming our way I'm afraid.

No matter what anyone does, there's a hell of a storm coming our way.

Guaranteed.

The only thing that's uncertain is what the nature of the storm will be.

35 posted on 07/12/2011 7:01:07 PM PDT by DuncanWaring (The Lord uses the good ones; the bad ones use the Lord.)
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To: dynachrome

Well, then get thee to the store, fondle away, and then if someone else shows up with a fat wallet before you do, you’ve got a backup source. ;-)


36 posted on 07/12/2011 7:06:45 PM PDT by DuncanWaring (The Lord uses the good ones; the bad ones use the Lord.)
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To: Lurker

“Mosin sticky bolt syndrome”

ps. http://www.surplusrifle.com will meet or exceed your needs for info on bolt action milsurps. Ignore the butthead, dynachrome, who hangs out there on the forums.

;)


37 posted on 07/12/2011 7:10:20 PM PDT by dynachrome ("Our forefathers didn't bury their guns. They buried those that tried to take them.")
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To: Noumenon

I wish we could be somewhere else when it hits the ground, but it doesn’t look like that’s to be. Oh well, we’ve got a good load of supplies laid in so far and we’re squirreling more away every week.

When the crapstorm starts we’ll be as ready as we can be. Our little neighborhood is going to be one giant spiny hedgehog with a real bad attitude for anyone with ill intent.

I hope it never comes to that, I really do. But the signs are there for anyone with eyes to see.

Oh well, might as well get it over with I guess.


38 posted on 07/12/2011 7:10:47 PM PDT by Lurker (The avalanche has begun. The pebbles no longer have a vote.)
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To: DuncanWaring; Lurker

From where we sit, we may well be able to see it coming before it hits. Might not be so bad in our neighborhood at first, but trouble can come from anywhere and at any time. That’s a fact. At least we’re somewhat out of the way and not too close to urban areas, but with enough like-minded neighbors to “meet ‘n greet” any prospective and unwanted visitors.

Biggest issue I might face is an abrupt onset while I’m in Spokane. But that’s what the 72 hour kit is for. I’ll post an update with photos here in the next little while.


39 posted on 07/12/2011 7:10:54 PM PDT by Noumenon (The only 'NO' a liberal understands is the one that arrives at muzzle velocity.)
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To: RandallFlagg

For Zombies and such...

40 posted on 07/12/2011 7:16:22 PM PDT by Doomonyou (Let them eat Lead.)
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