Is the EOW getting closer or further away?
I have been following the global conspiracy theory, End Of the World predictions, crash of "the" monetary system, collapse of society, etc., etc, etc. for over 15 years. There have been conflicts, new laws passed, political lies continuing, liberalization of the US is ongoing, entitlement recipients ballooning, national / sovereign debt grows globally, attempts to outlaw gun ownership and still nothing. I thought 2008 was the beginning of the end, but the financial world was bailed out. Many believe this kicks the can, but other, smarter than me, economist suggest it doesn't have to end badly. My closets are close to full with food storage. I now need to start cycling my stored foods (and see if my preservation method actually worked) and am considering new methods to extend life cycles. But my question is whether we are moving closer to the SHTF scenario I've been planning for or could we be another 15 years or more away? Personally, I'm inspired by the Tea Party movement and non-establishment Republicans getting into Congress. Small steps with each election can transform Congress. Anyone else feel lulled into a false sense of security?