Article mentioning Ayn Rand and Clarey's "Enjoy the Decline"

Posted by Abaco 1 week, 5 days ago to Culture

This is even more pertinent now since this recent election voting in Marxists, Commies, and militant, radical religious zealots. America is not doing well. Might as well adjust and have fun!

SOURCE URL: https://pjmedia.com/kathy-shaidle/2014/04/06/how-to-go-galt-5-controversial-tips-for-enjoying-americas-coming-collapse-n151299

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Posted by freedomforall 1 week, 4 days ago

Thank you, Abaco. 👍
Unfortunately, the author lost to cancer in 2021 at only 57.
https://fivefeetoffury.com

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  Posted by mccannon01 1 week, 4 days ago
  
  Oh my Lord! Lots of stuff here as I clicked on links of great satire and truthful writing! Thanks, FFA!
  
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  Posted by Abaco 1 week, 1 day ago
  
  That's very sad!
  
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Posted by pixelate 1 week, 3 days ago

Clarey is a prolific author and does a fine job in providing an alternative to gloom in light of the decline.
My take on enjoying the decline is to travel and explore ... while I still have the desire, financial ability and opportunity (as in open borders [recall the Plandemic]). Cheers.

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  Posted by Abaco 1 week, 1 day ago
  
  Yeah, I hear ya. My enjoyment will be in the form of getting into my own Gulch. I'm working fairly hard at this time because I love the work I'm doing and I'm getting paid pretty damn well. Lining my pockets and putting much of it in good investments for income. I have a fantastic fishing boat and will be getting out on remote lakes with that, drinking fine beers, reading by my fireplace, and enjoying the view from my home. If I can apply for free stuff I will at least apply, just for the fun of it...ala "Enjoy The Decline". I'm going way under the radar. Will use my personal business to take advantage of business expenses. Minimize "earned income". F-it. Gonna watch the Mamdani effect as the nation burns.
  
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  Posted by mspalding 1 week ago
  
  Yep. Enjoy life while we can. Traveling gives perspective. It also reminds you that there are many worse places to live...
  
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    Posted by freedomforall 6 days, 20 hours ago
    
    If you stay longer you may find that some of those places are actually
    better, not worse, as your perspective and experience changes.
    
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      Posted by Abaco 6 days, 18 hours ago
      
      I agree. Reminds me of a little place tucked away in the north coast of California. Very poverty-stricken, in the flood path of any tsunamis, boarded up storefronts....but extremely beautiful. First time I saw it I told my family, "If I was single I'd take what money I've saved, dress down to look poor, and live here the rest of my life." Orick, California... Might as well be on the coast of southern Chile...
      
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        Posted by freedomforall 21 hours, 45 minutes ago
        
        Maybe if the town seceded from Commifornia they could attract investments.
        
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        Posted by pixelate 2 days, 17 hours ago
        
        I had to find this on a map ... close to Redwood Natl Park, Arcata and less than 5 hour drive from Mt. Shasta (I enjoy climbing). The population has dropped from 328 in the 2020 census to 301 (2023). Could be some nice land opportunities.
        
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        Posted by katrinam41 4 days, 18 hours ago
        
        ++1
        
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Posted by katrinam41 4 days, 18 hours ago

Gulch is in my living room for now. I am, first and foremost, a believer in Objectivism. I exist, I am aware of my existence, and a stone is not a comfortable pillow. I currently am living my best life, always subject to any improvement I make or find. I have plenty of popcorn for the coming show, and I plan to be there for the entire performance. If we have to go underground, so be it. In the Memetyme we are here and I am delighted with your company.

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Posted by jack1776 1 week, 2 days ago

I’m thinking about buying a catamaran and giving the US the old heave-ho. Plenty of small islands to visit, fish and live rent free.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bENRu... $2.75M

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zdjd6... $2.67K

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  Posted by Abaco 1 week, 1 day ago
  
  My mom did that. Lived as an Ex-Pat on a 45' catamaran. She loved it. As I she and her husband started getting older they sold the boat and settled in Florida. Now, they're divorced because he watched Fox News and she watched CNN. Their marriage on land blew up because they got old, drunk, and deranged and didn't have to work as a team anymore. Sad. I spent a sent with them on their boat in the Abacos (hence my name here). and it was unbelievable. I highly recommend it.
  
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  Posted by jack1776 1 week, 2 days ago
  
  Would need some revenue for supplies... Options exist like chartered fishing trips, etc...
  
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    Posted by Abaco 6 days, 18 hours ago
    
    First day on my mom's boat off the east of the Abacos I caught a tuna as we were sailing...
    
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