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Hmmm... just saw this yesterday. I figured there would be a LOT more discussion on this forum about the article, frankly. The article paints a very sobering and bleak picture – but stops at suggesting a course of action – either for the nation as a whole, or for individuals. Would any of the...

Board silver and Goanna, Heinberg addresses both the themes of transition (and the Transition Movement) and the prospects of alternative energy sources quite comprehensively in his book. Regarding the latter, he focuses on the matter of EROI as a measurement of a fuel sources value - Energy...

A couple of questions: How does this information effect the way you plan for the future? I'll understand that this is a somewhat personal question, but these issues have vast repercussions for all of us - and rightfully has me reconsidering many aspects of my life. Secondly... Can anyone...

Hmm...I figured that Heinberg's ideas might find some resonance in these parts. Thank you all for you contribution to this thread - especially the information posted by Julie W. Yes, i own a copy of Dmitry Orlovs excellent book 'Reinventing Collapse' - I highly recommend it - vey fascinating...

http://www.amazon.com/The-End-Growth-Adapting-Economic/dp/0865716951 Just wondering if anyone on the forum has also read this powerful book. As the title suggests, the basic premise of the book is that since the industrial age all economies, and indeed human progress have been based upon an...

Just wanting to get some perspectives on what the ramifications would be if the US can't come to an agreement about the debt ceiling by Thursday this week. I take it that it would mean that the US would be in default regarding its debts, and is would obviously spark a loss of confidence in US...

Agreed on all points. Evidentally there is a fair bit of difference of opinion re. short-term - thats easy enough to find, and each viewpoint usually has an elaborate and somewhat 'reasoned' argument. Which is why I'm most interested in negative long-term views that offer some alternative...

Obviously there is a lot of conjecture, disagreement and static re. silver in the short-term, with 'experts' being proved wrong every other day. :rolleyes: From my own research, I'm am confident of the potential for silver in the mid-long term - but then again, I've yet to encounter any writing...

$19 silver? Don't look a gift-horse in the mouth.

http://www.bloomberg.com/consumer-spending/2012-05-30/the-real-cost-of-owning-gold.html#slide1 I thought that there were actually some valid points in this article, despite its evident bias. Keen to hear some perspectives from forum members.

Gino, thanks for your concise, clear and considered response. Thats exactly the sort of broad perspective I as seeking. :D Is the assumption of a USD rally based on the idea that Europeans will view the USD as a 'safe haven' :rolleyes: - or is this based on some other factor/s?

Thanks for your earth-shatteringly insightful and witty contribution. Why I oughta!!! * shakes fist *

OK, I'm trying to ascertain the major repercussions of this potential outcome, but it is quite difficult to find information that is not draped in hyperbole, or is driven by some overzealous agenda. Of course, no one has a crystal ball, but perhaps those with a more sophisticated grounding in...

I'm always keen to learn more about the economic factors that are influencing the crisis that we are currently seeing unfold. Unfortunately a lot of the information out there is either heavily biased or long-winded deep-analysis - not particularly accessible for someone with only a basic...

Uh....wow. Signs of the time, eh?

^^^ Ha ha....well we have both learnt something here! Well, as I said, the DVD is reasonably fast-paced, well edited and professionally presented. As an intro to the subject it is fine, although some of the more studied members of the forum may find it to not have enough depth. For me though...

Haha..... I just bought that last week with a gift voucher I got for my birthday! Just watched the first episode last night. I've enjoyed it so far, nicely fast paced, and a good intro into the origins of our banking system. Very keen to hear your thoughts, too!

Haha.....yeah, Keiser is a little mad... Thanks for the recommendations guys, keep em comin'

Cool, I'll do that - I'm sure neither would mind. Also, I've seen some people have 'Successfully traded with.....(insert list of names) ' in their signatures. Is it ok with forum rules to do that?

Anyone for a pullback?