If you shoot over my head you may stand behind me.

True. Not if I shoot first, however. They don't call me Annie Oakley for nothing.

On the other hand, that would be an income stream...

True. My suggestion is get campers and homestead in a remote location in a national park. :)

Remember, the original Gulchers saved much of their value in tools, tooling, farm products, etc. .
Land will be the most expensive investment.
Plan on going where land is mostly undesirable OR where you can still homestead and get ready to work all the time.

you will enjoy the book; it is clever and holds fast to
real values! -- j

I sometimes see more dark than light with no end to the tunnel that this nation has ended up in. I am, like many, concerned with working my way out of this historic and still current economic slump. In other words, I am still on the cusp of survival (Maslow's pyramide) and since my company's products are directly connected to the field of construction, well, you get the picture. It has become a daily battle to stay ahead of the many anti-capitalism regulations being inforced today by the numerous political agendas of the continued (4 years and now 4 more) Washington "stranglehold". As stated in the Gulch by Dr. Akston: "Every man builds his world in his own image.", for those of us who share the AS philosophy and endeavor to live it- we find solace in like minds. However, the dark side of this statement is that Obama is, also, building a world in his own image- coupled with enormous power...
Will there be enough Americans left to rescue and revive that absolute that "A is A"? We live in a world that is frightened by absolutes and glorifies the approximate and "quasi", filled with contradiction.

We must survive. The aftermath will be a massive cleanup job.

You live in one of the most beautiful spots in the country. But, you are surrounded by insanity. Keep on being rational and hopefully, some of it will rub off on others.

I've always seen Galt's Gulch as a fluid community which could quickly move its resources - minds - to any suitable location on or, eventually, beyond Earth. Further, the Gulch community could easily exist across multiple physical locations, and might well *have* to do so for self-preservation. What's happened to Colorado - and the rest of the country - is sad, but predictable and certainly doesn't make the Galt's Gulch mindset obsolete or unattainable.

That I can't answer for the rest. As for me, to continue with the planning we have accomplished so far and hope someone will come forward to be our Midas Mulligan. Or hoping we can get enough to be interested enough to invest. Some will be able to invest money. Some will have sweat equity. Many will have both. But here is where most of that will take place. And I'm sure the will be some discussions about the crisis still looming over this country. We're not going away.

I grew up in the West, Cheyenne, Wyo. for one, and could not wait to share it all with my husband. We would always go West through Colorado Springs, was loved the beauty there. However, over the years, like Old Albuquerque, we began to see the liberal agenda take over, while the original feel and history of the areas be lost. Taos, N.M. is another example. The liberals former hippies moved in, the Hollywood types bought property, and the atmosphere changed. These new residents, or part-time residents favored programs like UN Agenda 21. They came with their wacky environmental ideas, their socialist ideas, and elected liberal politicians. It is sad to see, esp. since it was Rand's place of escape and renewal in AS.

I have been - a bit. And I will more. Island browsing...mmmm.

But, let me rephrase: This site is derivative of the movie series, and was initiated in the context thereof. What is the intent with respect to this site after AS3 has been released?

Jan

Go to the 'Atlantis' threads. That should occupy you for awhile.

It has been interesting, and a bit of a vacation, to be here in the Gulch for the last year. What is intended to happen to this site after AS3 has been released?

Jan

There are a number of interesting discussions on this site. It is great to have discussions with people who think. Nice to me you too.

You and khalling had an interesting discussion on another thread recently, edweaver. It's nice to meet you.

Thank you for reminding me to download the kindle version. Ironically I plan to read it while on my hunting trip to CO.

Welcome Carol! :)

Given that you are from Colorado Springs, I think you would like dbhalling and khalling's Pendulum of Justice.