I'm thinking about making some prepperish purchases before the election. I've been aggressively building my emergency funds in 2020, but now I'm wondering if I should convert that cash into things that may become scarce if there is post election mayhem.
I don't expect things to go as smoothly as the Bush-Gore election. Scenarios:
So, any recommendations?
I've had my eyes on a practical defense firearm, but the prices have jumped a bit. And, I'd hate to drop a bunch of cash on a gun, and then lose my job. On the other hand, firearms will likely hold their value for the near future. And, the availability of firearms is decreasing (which should concern us all).
Maybe I should get that generator I've been thinking about. But, those things are expensive, and I'm not expecting the grid to go out unless the nation devolves into total civil war. I suppose I'm not expecting that, but who knows?
I don't expect things to go as smoothly as the Bush-Gore election. Scenarios:
- Trump win: I'm thinking urban lawlessness will increase, but not sure how long it can be maintained in the face of a clear Trump win. I would expect that Democrat mayors would realize it backfired, and start cracking down on it.
- Biden win: I figure the progressive/marxist violence (Antifa/BLM) will slow down...and yet the marxists have even been going after Democrat mayors, so you never know--they may smell blood if Biden has a clear victory, and try to push the US further towards marxism.
- Contested election that doesn't resolve by January: Not sure what would happen then, but not sure it can be good. I figure "protestors" will escalate in an effort to influence Congress in certifying the election.
So, any recommendations?
I've had my eyes on a practical defense firearm, but the prices have jumped a bit. And, I'd hate to drop a bunch of cash on a gun, and then lose my job. On the other hand, firearms will likely hold their value for the near future. And, the availability of firearms is decreasing (which should concern us all).
Maybe I should get that generator I've been thinking about. But, those things are expensive, and I'm not expecting the grid to go out unless the nation devolves into total civil war. I suppose I'm not expecting that, but who knows?