http://www.shtfplan.com Just another WordPress weblog Tue, 09 Feb 2010 00:30:16 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Alex Jones joins Russia Today to discuss the proposed cyber security legislation recently passed in the US House of Representatives. (Video follows excerpts and commentary) I'm concerned because almost a year ago Obama's new head of cyber security resigned, this was in the Washington Post, saying the Pentagon is taking the ... http://www.shtfplan.com/headline-news/usun-cyber-security-more-draconian-than-chinese-net-censorship_02082010 Over the last week, the following headlines appeared in mainstream news sources: Iran Reports Naval Buildup In Gulf [January 30] (original publishing website is now out of service) US raises stakes on Iran by sending in ships and missiles [January 31] 'Iran will deliver telling blow to global powers on Feb. 11 [February ... http://www.shtfplan.com/headline-news/does-iran-have-a-nuclear-weapon_02082010 Dr. Marc Faber discusses the Chinese bubble, the US bubble, PIIGS, gold, oil, reserve currencies, and geopolitical considerations on February 5, 2010. If you ask me about the correction in the gold market, yeah for sure there will be corrections. We already corrected more than 10% from the peak and I ... http://www.shtfplan.com/marc-faber/marc-faber-the-one-thing-i-will-never-do-in-my-life-is-sell-my-gold_02082010 “How blind are those who cannot see the forest for the trees?” John Heywood Gold’s action was scary last week – for all those who focus only on the short term. But these are precisely the people who cannot see the big picture. And because they cannot see the big picture they ... http://www.shtfplan.com/howard-katz/the-fateful-hour_02082010 As the United States and Europe deal with economic contraction resulting from excessive credit expansion that many believe has lead to another Great Depression, China's future remains hazy. Some argue that China has replaced the US as the global engine of growth because of increased internal consumption, export capacity and ... http://www.shtfplan.com/headline-news/will-chinas-massive-reserves-save-them-from-depression_02072010 The National Inflation Association believes "this is a once in a lifetime entry point for those wishing to go long silver at a bargain basement price." (Video follows excerpts and comments) Here are some notable takeaways from George4Title of the NIA: Silver price decline is a result of massive manipulation by JP Morgan. Silver ... http://www.shtfplan.com/precious-metals/once-in-a-lifetime-entry-point-for-silver_02062010 This article has been contributed by The Survival Mom for your reading pleasure. Visit The Survival Mom Blog for more emergency preparedness information and resources. "Wet babies are the only ones who like change!" Who would have thought a business classic from 1998 would hold important lessons for preppers?  I guess when ... http://www.shtfplan.com/emergency-preparedness/who-moved-my-dehydrated-cheese_02062010 An interesting graphical representation of the recession playing out from January 2007 through December 2009. Unemployment Rate Color Key: Geography of Recession Video: View most current map at the Bureau of Labor Statistics... Hat tip Tess at Ready Nutrition http://www.shtfplan.com/headline-news/the-geography-of-recession_02062010 This article has been contributed for your reading pleasure by Kevin at 20smoney.com. The recent weeks in the stock market have shown many people who have believed the economic recovery lie that there are still major challenges facing the U.S. economy. The reality is that all of the problems that ... http://www.shtfplan.com/precious-metals/necessary-preparations-for-financial-chaos_02052010 As if attacks on the second amendment within the borders of the United States weren't enough, we now have to defend the right to bear arms on a global level if Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has her way. The U.S. has agreed to a timetable for the UN Gun ... http://www.shtfplan.com/headline-news/united-states-to-pursue-un-global-gun-ban_02052010