We’ve been warning about it since the beginning of this crisis – that consumers are simply not interested in spending money they don’t have. In the first quarter of 2011 the government attempted to convinceArticle source: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/SHTFplan/~3/6mYdU3muJzA/spending-has-collapsed-the-economy-is-next_07292011

We’ve been warning about it since the beginning of this crisis – that consumers are simply not interested in spending money they don’t have. In the first quarter of 2011 the government attempted to convinceArticle source: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/SHTFplan/~3/6mYdU3muJzA/spending-has-collapsed-the-economy-is-next_07292011

In America we’ve been conditioned so that when we hear the term poverty it evokes feelings and images of destitution and hopelessness – people who are hungry, without clothes and homeless. There is no doubtArticle source: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/SHTFplan/~3/bd3c3YSWKEg/poor-in-america-cable-tv-cell-phones-video-games-and-more_07282011

In America we’ve been conditioned so that when we hear the term poverty it evokes feelings and images of destitution and hopelessness – people who are hungry, without clothes and homeless. There is no doubtArticle source: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/SHTFplan/~3/bd3c3YSWKEg/poor-in-america-cable-tv-cell-phones-video-games-and-more_07282011

The following article has been generously contributed by Tess Pennington of Ready Nutrition. Editor’s Note: On a recent trip through Central Texas we noticed land that had been plush with hay, corn and vegetables is now completely barren. It’s been so dry for the last six months in Texas that we’ve broken just about every [...]

Millions of Americans believe they’re sitting pretty with their pensions funds, 401(k) retirement plans and medical benefits. But, as we’ve written previously on numerous occasions, pensions are anything but safe. We’re starting to see

Millions of Americans believe they’re sitting pretty with their pensions funds, 401(k) retirement plans and medical benefits. But, as we’ve written previously on numerous occasions, pensions are anything but safe. We’re starting to see

In his article The Strategic Advantages Of Community Building Brandon Smith wrote “community networking is our best available solution in the wake of inevitable economic chaos.” Many of our readers responded in agreement,Article source: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/SHTFplan/~3/0gC_bOCgkAs/how-will-you-protect-yourself-from-heavily-armed-organized-gangs_07252011

Politicians like to dictate what the citizenry can and cannot do. For example, while you may be enjoying a TSA groping session when travelling, our Congressional representatives simply bypass security and take their private andArticle source: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/SHTFplan/~3/w6fZDIaSxP4/politicians-taking-care-of-number-one-while-doing-number-two-on-the-rest-of-us_07252011

UPDATED: July 21, 2011 22:50 CST Due to the popularity of this issue in our comment area, and in the interest of truth, we present another (shocking) update to this story. The plot thickens: A police shooting thatArticle source: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/SHTFplan/~3/w9HZi-aQNWQ/warning-graphic-video-man-shot-in-back-by-police-for-not-paying-train-fare_07212011

Reports from organizations like the Center for Security Policy have confirmed that Electromagnetic Pulse, or EMP, weapons could potentially wipe out the entire infrastructure of the United States in a matter of seconds,Article source: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/SHTFplan/~3/kXRJqweV-Zk/u-s-intelligence-confirms-chinese-emp-weapons-program-dubbed-assassins-mace_07222011

UPDATE JULY 21, 2011 – 20:45 CST: Ohio Police Officer Has Been Relieved of Duty From the Canton PD Facebook page: I want to assure our citizens that the behavior, as demonstrated in this video,Article source: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/SHTFplan/~3/Yp9JkCJzp_4/ohio-cop-to-concealed-permit-holder-i-should-have-put-10-bullets-in-your-ass-and-let-you-drop_07212011

We realize that experts the world over say gold is not money, but we can’t help but consider that if central banks are stocking up (ex-US), pension funds are stocking up, big moneyArticle source: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/SHTFplan/~3/rsh9DNCIjCo/the-shadow-gold-price-10000-an-ounce_07212011

UPDATED: July 21, 2011 22:50 CST Due to the popularity of this issue in our comment area, and in the interest of truth, we present another (shocking) update to this story. The plot thickens: A police shooting thatArticle source: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/SHTFplan/~3/w9HZi-aQNWQ/warning-graphic-video-man-shot-in-back-by-police-for-not-paying-train-fare_07212011

European Union members are in the middle of numerous sovereign debt crises. Greece, as we’ve noted before, is just the canary in the coal mine for the wealth destruction that is to come. What we haveArticle source: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/SHTFplan/~3/6M-wc53mWLA/greece-is-nothing-compared-to-these-guys_07212011

A new promotional video released by the Department of Homeland Security characterizes white middle class Americans as the most likely terrorists, as Big Sis continues its relentless drive to cement the myth that mad bombersArticle source: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/SHTFplan/~3/pUvCjUnlC44/how-to-spot-an-american-terrorist_07212011

In the following video a driver in Canton, OH is detained (and then arrested) by a police officer for not disclosing he has a license to carry a concealed handgun. Ohio law requires that a licenseArticle source: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/SHTFplan/~3/Yp9JkCJzp_4/ohio-cop-to-concealed-permit-holder-i-should-have-put-10-bullets-in-your-ass-and-let-you-drop_07212011

UPDATED: July 20, 2011 12:00PM CST The following video depicts the scene in the San Francisco shooting from a second angle, in which it is claimed that the gun can be seen laying on the groundArticle source: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/SHTFplan/~3/R4OXrT11BEI/warning-graphic-video-man-shot-in-back-by-police-for-not-paying-train-fare_07192011

Bob Chapman doesn’t mince words in his most recent report Crisis And Collapse Unfortunate but Inevitable: The euro zone foisted one interest rate fits all, all on countries that should have never had the sameArticle source: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/SHTFplan/~3/0eLTS_WSmYE/chapman-there-is-no-question-now-that-the-game-is-over_07202011

The following graphic video was taken in San Francisco on July 16, 2011, where a man was reportedly shot at by police six to ten times when he tried to flee after failing to produceArticle source: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/SHTFplan/~3/R4OXrT11BEI/warning-graphic-video-man-shot-in-back-by-police-for-not-paying-train-fare_07192011

Author: Mac SlavoDate: July 19th, 2011

The world is just one misstep away from a complete financial, economic and geo-political meltdown. Though the mainstream voices have calmed their reports of middle east conflict amid the debt ceiling and negative economic development inArticle source: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/SHTFplan/~3/YP-GF0oAJV4/pentagon-warning-order-prepare-for-war-by-september_07192011

Author: Mac SlavoDate: July 19th, 2011

The following article has been republished with permission from The Intel Hub. A small Arkansas town of 850 is attempting to ban groups from meeting to talk about the city without first getting permissionArticle source: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/SHTFplan/~3/FAex_sEXZcc/town-moves-to-ban-free-speech-in-private-homes-group-meetings_07182011

The following excerpt is provided for your reading pleasure by Sovereign Man Simon Black. You can read the full article here. If you are interested in international solutions for SHTF PlanningArticle source: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/SHTFplan/~3/skVIo-P4ZjE/does-the-us-government-want-to-prevent-you-from-leaving_07192011