[Trishsgate]

The causes can be numerous as to why this would be implemented and no this is never a positive sign. Our ability to purchase goods from other countries is very questionable. Our source of manufactoring is all but gone by the way side, therefore nothing much of value to trade\bargin with. The goods that are being produced will more than likely go to the highest bidder, which would be out of this country for best price, or at the very least to those who can afford to pay the cost.
Greed has caused this from the consumer who wished to save a few pennies to the manufacturer which wished to save thousands, we are all guilty at some point in the meltdown. No one looked nor cared when Joe or Jane down the street lost their jobs due to the restructuring of the markets, just as long as we were safe in our own little world we could not afford to look out the backdoor at someone else. As a child I observed this attitude and questioned where it was going. One thing about America is there is no unity amongst it's people any more, it is all about a dog eat dog life. No teamwork in communities, even families are affected, we no longer band together to solve problems, we create problems.

For this reason I have been telling people for some time to be prepared at least with the necessities, garden, etc, if possible. While not all people are capable of growing a garden many are and this is where co-ops and communities working together can assist in this transistion period.

I see martial law being implemented before the New Year as very probable probably before the elections or even as early as sometime in October, depending on how quick the meltdown is occurring. The military can have good and bad consequences depending on the people themselves and the military. Many people are going to panic causing havoc and damage as they are unprepared for the total meaning of what is about to occur.

The military in this sense can keep order and control the death rate if they are assigned this task. However if after being assigned a tour in Iraq and elsewhere where they are accustomed to crashing in doors and killing people this can turn into a very bad scenario for normal law abiding citizens. Who is the enemy at that point and what is their frame of mind (military).

I would still offer people the opportunity now to purchase their necessities now to prevent a worse case scenario later. They simply cannot start something unless we give them reason to now are we going to go that route? This IMO is what they want open confrontation and a right to use aggression, I would not advise playing into this part of the game plan. The last thing they want is for people to sit at home content while their (elite) world collapses around them.

I realize that by posting this it is going to bring about some discomfort or conflict but these are just my views and opinions and everyone here has their own, this reflects mine and I truly respect yours. Some of the above can be avoided by remaining calm and prepared. To align with new communities or the community they are in helping prepare for a better future and make this one less turbulent. Remember we still have a choice and say so in the outcome of this.

Love & Peace
Trish