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To: Haim R. Branisteanu who wrote (111391)5/9/2010 1:11:15 PM
From: starhawke1 Recommendation  Read Replies (1) | Respond to of 116555
 
Grains can be confiscated by decree, also.

And are much tougher to hide, less portable, and can be stored for years, but not decades.

Anti-hoarding/-"profiteering" laws have often included food and fuel, not just currency, metals, etc.



To: Haim R. Branisteanu who wrote (111391)5/10/2010 5:23:38 AM
From: TobagoJack1 Recommendation  Read Replies (2) | Respond to of 116555
 
<<Gold can be confiscated in exchange of fiat money by decree>>

not my gold

at least not all

could last a while

and rat-proof

;0)

but yes, by all means, can use diversification, say platinum and land, both