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Wow, you're the first person I've ever heard of to buy land in the woods to prepare for the imminent economic disaster.

I mean, I also wanted land in this particular area of the woods, because I like it.

But also, it seemed pretty synergistic given how things are going. I guess it definitely made the sale a little easier to stomach.

It's funny how everytime the economic system is going to collapse, the response is often to complain about capitalism while purchasing more private property under the very same institutions that are about ready to fall over. It's easier to understand violent warlords honestly. At least they're being serious.

Eh, I think there are valid counterarguments to that. Buying property under the current ruling system buys you exclusive rights to that property while that ruling system is in power, and you can use that time to make preparations and such that could help you if shit DOES hit the fan. You might not have the government enforcing your property rights but maybe you can enforce them yourself.

This is kind of a silly take. It’s not like there’s much else I can do but prepare in the best way I think I can. I actually am really optimistic about how things will work out, but it’s going to be weird for a bit

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