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skywatch 02-25-2021 03:41 AM


Originally Posted by Jimmy McFlap (Post 3199282)
Not what I meant. I was thinking about communist countries. All this mask thingy is just temporary, sucks, but just temporary.

Myra, the mask thing is temporary...like the glaciers were temporary.

RhinoPherret 02-26-2021 12:03 PM


Originally Posted by Seneca Pilot (Post 3198611)
I think the importers of Chinese steel don't like it. The local producers probably have a different view. I am not a fan of tariffs but when one country is artificially lowering prices and currency rates to gain an advantage there aren't many other options. I think all trade should be free as long as we all play by the rules. Tariffs and price controls carry the risk of many unintended consequences and possible economic harm.

I agree with your statement.
Tariffs and price controls can really spiral out of control at times. Sometimes they are required for certain situations

Ronaldo 03-02-2021 09:32 AM


Originally Posted by nonononononono (Post 3198590)
"Still think I’m just a loony tin foil hat wearing conspiracy theorist? How much more evidence do you need?"

What are you kidding? most people are never going to figure it out. they are going to get away with it. they laregly kept it a secret until the 80's they said it didnt exist then the cat was let out of the bag they admitted to it and have published documents saying they are going to do it and people are STILL too stupid to figure it out. its coming down the pipe no matter what at this point. they are going to largely get away with it. we got just a tiny taste of the future when we started having rolling balckouts here in texas. had aneighbor come to our house because they lost electricity for only one day and "couldnt handle it" lol. you think its oging to be bad when food water gas and electricity goes poof all at once. total economic collapse by the end of the this year total anarchy in less than 4 there is no recovery idiots. do the research or s t f u.


ROFLMAO. What’s the weather like over in Moscow? Is Uncle Pootie spinning up the troll machine again?

I’ve guessed the “it” you referenced so many times is “Human induced global climate change.” So yeah I agree.

Flyfalcons 03-02-2021 09:41 AM


Originally Posted by Jimmy McFlap (Post 3199282)
Not what I meant. I was thinking about communist countries. All this mask thingy is just temporary, sucks, but just temporary.

So........is there something written somewhere that says when we'll be done with government-mandated mask wearing?

Huell 03-02-2021 03:15 PM


Originally Posted by Xtreme87 (Post 3198555)

Still think I’m just a loony tin foil hat wearing conspiracy theorist?



Yes. I do hope you have a blessed day.

chucknorris 03-04-2021 03:10 AM

Lumber shortage -> massive increase in home construction as people move from the cities, also massive pressure treated shortage because of above and every Tom Dick and Harry building a deck during the pandemic. Also in shortage.... skilled carpenters.

Semi conductor shortage -> Everything uses them, and they are being used at a high rate then ever. Cars are especially driving this shortage as every car is now electronic up the wazoo. Taiwan water shortage isn’t helping, and building semiconductors takes a LOT of water. Add in the pandemic.... everyone needed to buy a computer to work from home, more people home meant more gaming computer demand, a crypto boom also placing high demand on graphics cards, and a launch of 2 highly sought after gaming systems in a year.

Eventually supply will catch up to demand, in the mean time prices will rise as supply is short.

spirited 03-04-2021 03:26 AM


Originally Posted by chucknorris (Post 3202561)
Lumber shortage -> massive increase in home construction as people move from the cities, also massive pressure treated shortage because of above and every Tom Dick and Harry building a deck during the pandemic. Also in shortage.... skilled carpenters.

Semi conductor shortage -> Everything uses them, and they are being used at a high rate then ever. Cars are especially driving this shortage as every car is now electronic up the wazoo. Taiwan water shortage isn’t helping, and building semiconductors takes a LOT of water. Add in the pandemic.... everyone needed to buy a computer to work from home, more people home meant more gaming computer demand, a crypto boom also placing high demand on graphics cards, and a launch of 2 highly sought after gaming systems in a year.

Eventually supply will catch up to demand, in the mean time prices will rise as supply is short.

Ammunition Shortage -> as many politicians announced publicly that "yes, we are coming after your guns".
22s at 15-20c/rd, up from 1.5c pre Obama,
9mm 60cents, was 9c pre-Obama
45 90cents, was 15c pre-Obama

Arms confiscation is usually followed by oppression

chucknorris 03-04-2021 04:24 AM


Originally Posted by spirited (Post 3202563)
Ammunition Shortage -> as many politicians announced publicly that "yes, we are coming after your guns".
22s at 15-20c/rd, up from 1.5c pre Obama,
9mm 60cents, was 9c pre-Obama
45 90cents, was 15c pre-Obama

Arms confiscation is usually followed by oppression


Yeah, a perceived lack of future supply leads to hoarding, creating a run on supply causing the market to react to a shortage. Same would’ve happened with TP earlier this year if prices were allowed to react naturally to the market.

GeeWizDriver 03-04-2021 06:32 AM


Originally Posted by chucknorris (Post 3202570)
Yeah, a perceived lack of future supply leads to hoarding, creating a run on supply causing the market to react to a shortage. Same would’ve happened with TP earlier this year if prices were allowed to react naturally to the market.

The primary driver of the ammo shortage is SEVEN MILLION first-time gun buyers in the last 18 months. If each of them buys only 200 rounds for that shiny new tool (a LOW estimate), that's about 20% of last year's total ammo production. Combine that with existing owners correctly reading the tea leaves and preparing accordingly, boom (hahahaha), you've got an instant shortage and price pressure.

Availability is just barely starting to improve but prices will remain high for at least another year, more if the skies above DC darken even more.

Spirited, if you can get 9mm at .60/round, BUY IT. That is a good price right now.

Seneca Pilot 03-04-2021 06:46 AM


Originally Posted by GeeWizDriver (Post 3202617)
The primary driver of the ammo shortage is SEVEN MILLION first-time gun buyers in the last 18 months. If each of them buys only 200 rounds for that shiny new tool (a LOW estimate), that's about 20% of last year's total ammo production. Combine that with existing owners correctly reading the tea leaves and preparing accordingly, boom (hahahaha), you've got an instant shortage and price pressure.

Availability is just barely starting to improve but prices will remain high for at least another year, more if the skies above DC darken even more.

Spirited, if you can get 9mm at .60/round, BUY IT. That is a good price right now.


Reloading can be an enjoyable way to pass a cold rainy Saturday. Keeps the costs down. If you don't load your target rounds too hot you can get twenty or more reloads with decent brass.


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