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Subject: Thanks !!

Author:
Tony D (Thoughtful)

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Date Posted: 04:53:12 04/10/12 Tue

Hi Alan,

Thanks for making your book available online, I found it through Justamerebear's recommendation on Dollarcollapse.com.

In read the book in 2 days, which is very quick for me. Just some respectful observations:
- This is definitely a scenario that faces the states in some form in the future. However, how can a bond auction fail when they are backstopped by the Fed ? Hyperinflation or a deflationary collapse is definitely on the cards but I can't see a bond auction failure occurring before a inflationary/hyperinflationary scenario.
- I thoroughly enjoyed how you laced the book with sign of the gradual degradation of the US financial and social systems.
- The highlight of the book for me was the President's speech on TV. Brilliant !! Exactly what they will do and say when the time comes.
- I found myself starting to skim the preparations aspect of the story towards the end as it was so exhaustive for a mainstream reader like myself. When looking at possibly making a film that will have mass appeal I think the intricate detail of preps can be glossed over unless they present some sort of point to the story. In saying this I think you should keep the breadth of the preps in for sure, just not go into so much detail about each one. Just my single, humble opinion as feedback.

The other aspect of the book that has got me thinking is how permanent the "changes" that will occur as a result of a collapse will be. I have the (unsupported) view that there will be a severe dislocation as described in the book but that gradually normalcy will be restored, albeit at a much lower standard of living. The other risk is that "order" will be restored, but at the cost of personal freedom and privacy through enforcement of laws like the "Patriot Act".

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Re: Thanks !!	Gene	05:11:05 07/04/13 Thu