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Old 10-04-2008, 04:23 AM   #11 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by lotusforsale View Post
Cash isn't backed by gold or silver, true.

But what is gold and silver backed by? Really, to leverage its value when needed, what does it need to be converted to?
Really, in a financial apocalypse, you need to think more in terms of bartering. How likely is that silver and gold will be useful under those conditions. I think I'd concentrate on putting in a supply of bourbon. A couple of nice old kegs should provide for your old age. Even if the crisis never materializes, you can at least enjoy it yourself in your fallout shelter.
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