Working within the system

In their opinion, we have lost in the sense that there is no way out of our current situation:

To put it simply, America is nearing a checkmate scenario.  Like the final torrid maneuvers of a rigged chess match, we have been pressed, manipulated, and attacked into the last remaining corner of the “grand global chessboard” left to us; centralized control of all social and economic power into the hands of an unworthy elite.  If we continue playing the game by their rules, we will lose.  There is no doubt.  There have been many solutions presented to us in the past to combat this development, but nearly all of them function within the constraints of Federal politics.  Working within the system has earned us no quarter, and frankly, no results.  Our only recourse (and, frankly, the best recourse all along) is to STOP relying on the rules of their game, and to walk away from the chess board completely…

There will not be a pleasant ending:

We also need to face the reality that an economic collapse is very likely to come before such a renaissance of preparedness will see the light of day. We must accept that in many parts of modern day America, we will not be able to wake up enough people in time to prevent a U.S. version of what we now see in the riots of England, as well as what we saw here in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, but on a national scale – unprepared people who are desperate and scared, or those who are willing to take advantage of the situation to loot, rob, rape, assault, and even kill their fellow citizens.

For those living in metropolitan areas, these problems may become unbearable and life-threatening. We see problems of this sort breaking out around the world. In the US innumerable “flash riots” occur which mostly involve looting but also physical assaults. These are merely precursors to the real thing. These reflect frustration, the sense of entitlement that dependents have and a 50% unemployment rate among the youth.

To the extent possible, have some means to leave these areas when matter turn difficult. In these economic times a back-up location is probably not economically feasible for most. Consider relatives, friends and other alternatives. You should have this and other strategies carefully thought out. When chaos ensues it will be too late to either think clearly or possibly even communicate easily.

Do I think this might happen? Yes, I am afraid so. A year or so ago I thought this ending might be avoided. No longer.

Prepare and hope that you have wasted time doing so. There may be some links in the above referenced article that might help you. The internet is filled with scenarios and preparations. Some may appear too extreme, but do yourself and your family a favor and “waste” some time looking at them. 

We all hope matters never come to this. Most of us are incapable of imagining the possibilities. Please prepare! Just in case.