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    40 Terrorist are dead? Wow, I just can't express...

    40 Terrorist are dead? Wow, I just can't express my feelings...

    Yes I can, Good, Thank Heavens and I wish it were 4000!

    419!
  2. The comparison I am making is between pre-'64...

    The comparison I am making is between pre-'64 dimes, quarters, halves and dollar coins that were minted with 90% silver content and today's coins that do not contain any precious metal.

    For...
  3. That chart does not address the effect of...

    That chart does not address the effect of inflation of the USD.

    If you examine the buying power of silver in relationship to goods and services over time, you will see that silver/gold will hold...
  4. Real currency vs Fiat curreancy Exercise

    Here?s an interesting exercise that will illustrate the value of real money versus that of fiat money that is subject to inflation.

    Let?s use variables that we are all familiar with; the price of...
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    If you're talking about purchasing day-to-day...

    If you're talking about purchasing day-to-day goods, then I'd agree. But, gold and silver have always been traded and continue to be today. I go to a bullion store and buy and sell gold and silver...
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    You're correct, in order for something to have...

    You're correct, in order for something to have value both the buyer and seller must agree that the item has worth.

    Having said that, both buyers and sellers have argeed, for more than 5000 years,...
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    Here's an interesting excercise that will...

    Here's an interesting excercise that will demonstrate the non-diminishing value of precious metals, in this case silver.

    There's a little math involved, so humor me...I believe you'll find this...
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    This is a very good point, and another reason why...

    This is a very good point, and another reason why I encourage people to keep a portion of their emergency funds at home.

    Imagine if you had to withdraw funds in the aftermath or immediately...
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    Is it just me, or are some people taking things...

    Is it just me, or are some people taking things completely out of context?

    I'm sorry if my lack of ability to express myself in writing has become a hinderance in getting my point across, as this...
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    That's a good point. I remember during the last...

    That's a good point. I remember during the last AWB Glock 23 magazines were selling for over $100 a piece. For this reason I have stocked up on Glock mags as well as AR-15 mags.

    I am a firm...
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    I believe some have misunderstood my intentions....

    I believe some have misunderstood my intentions. I do not buy metals soley for an end of the world type situation. I buy metals because given the very low returns banks are paying depositors, having...
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    Don't underestimate the ability of bank managers...

    Don't underestimate the ability of bank managers to simply turn off their ATM machines. If you go into any given bank most of the employees will be twenty somethings who pretty much do as they're...
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    That's a good question. I couldn't say for sure,...

    That's a good question. I couldn't say for sure, but I know the guy I do business with has a huge safe and is always taking in thousands of dollars worth of cash.

    I would hopw that I would be a...
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    There's another reason I've purchased bullion. ...

    There's another reason I've purchased bullion. Unlike some, I choose to keep my emergency supply of cash on-hand and not in a bank account.

    Following Katrina, I heard and read many accounts...
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    I tell people to find a bullion dealer in their...

    I tell people to find a bullion dealer in their hometown and get to know the owner. You'll save money on shipping/handling by purchasing locally. Also, check the tax laws in your state. Some...
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    "Anyway, IMHO, gold is more of a gamble than...

    "Anyway, IMHO, gold is more of a gamble than food, fuel, and other commodities you can actually use in your home. That's why I'm out of gold for the moment."

    I agree that one shouldn't purchase...
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    Gold and Silver

    How many of you put aside gold and/or silver?

    I started doing this last year as a crub against the lower dollar and inflation. I also worry about the introduction of the Amero and the North...
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    Poll: Our only debit is our mortage. We purchased our...

    Our only debit is our mortage. We purchased our home six years ago and were able to get into a 30-year fixed at 5.625%. We overpay each month so it will equal 14 payments a year so we're on track...
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