{"id":27459,"date":"2017-10-30T20:06:46","date_gmt":"2017-10-31T01:06:46","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/olduvai.ca\/?p=27459"},"modified":"2017-10-30T20:06:46","modified_gmt":"2017-10-31T01:06:46","slug":"is-this-what-you-call-being-prepared","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/olduvai.ca\/?p=27459","title":{"rendered":"Is This What You Call Being Prepared?"},"content":{"rendered":"<h3><a href=\"http:\/\/www.internationalman.com\/\/articles\/is-this-what-you-call-being-prepared\">Is This What You Call Being Prepared?<\/a><\/h3>\n<div class=\"im-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/d24g2nq85gnwal.cloudfront.net\/images\/authors\/Prepared.jpg\" alt=\"Is This What You Call Being Prepared?\" \/><\/div>\n<div class=\"addthis_toolbox addthis_default_style\"><\/div>\n<div id=\"article-body\" class=\"margin_top_25\">\n<p>In talking with American clients about their need to prepare themselves for the upcoming socio-economic\/political upheaval in their country, my advice to them primarily revolves around the concept that, if you\u2019re living in a bad neighbourhood, the obvious solution is to <em>leave. <\/em><\/p>\n<p>Many choose to do just that. Those who have limited funds seek out employment in a country that\u2019s less likely to be dramatically impacted than their home country. Those who are a bit more well-heeled generally liquidate what they can in their home country and forward the proceeds to one where the economy and socio-political situation are more stable\u2014and one where the rights of the individual are more greatly respected.<\/p>\n<p>They then convert their wealth into a more protectable form, by buying real estate in such countries and, particularly, by converting wealth into precious metals and storing it in a top-rate facility in the chosen country.<\/p>\n<p>If they can afford it, they additionally rent or purchase a home and acquire the right to residency in such a country so that, if their home country suddenly becomes less liveable, they can simply pack a carry-on and be on a plane that day.<\/p>\n<p>However, far more individuals say something to the effect that \u201cI\u2019m too invested in where I am. I\u2019ll make a stand right here. Let the bastards come and get me if they want to. I\u2019ve got plenty of guns and ammunition.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>This position is, of course, very manly. It smacks of the protection of home and family. And, like John Wayne in his role as Davy Crockett at the Alamo, it has a truly patriotic ring to it.<\/p>\n<p>Of course, it\u2019s also true that Davy Crockett <em>died<\/em> at the Alamo, along with all those who fought alongside him. (Not at all a positive outcome.)<\/p>\n<p>So, let\u2019s have a realistic overview of this commonly stated \u201cplan\u201d to \u201cmake a stand.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>&#8230;click on the above link to read the rest of the article&#8230;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Is This What You Call Being Prepared? In talking with American clients about their need to prepare themselves for the upcoming socio-economic\/political upheaval in their country, my advice to them primarily revolves around the concept that, if you\u2019re living in a bad neighbourhood, the obvious solution is to leave. Many choose to do just that. 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