rant · moment 13 of 14
Civil Unrest Is Coming, So Use Real Plates
from My Last Christmas · #128
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6 minTim ties his doomsday economic predictions back to the holiday theme, urging people to treat their remaining gatherings like a last meal before civil unrest and food shortages hit, using real dishware instead of solo cups.
- 54:01Tim argues he wouldn't blame wealthy people for leaving the country when civil unrest hits, because he'd do the same if he had the resources.
- 54:44The likelihood of civil unrest, food shortages, and water problems increases dramatically as the dollar loses reserve currency status.
- 55:44Tim's advice: use real plates, stemware, and utensils for holiday gatherings because the end is coming and these last celebrations matter.
- 56:14Civil unrest and food shortages are imminent, so don't cheap out on holiday food—make it yourself or go to a restaurant.
- 56:54Condemned prisoners get to choose their last meals for a reason; family gatherings should be treated with that same respect.
- 57:16If you can't afford to host properly with real plates and good food, don't invite too many people—cast them out instead.
- 57:44Gatherings are about demonstrating you have taste, appreciation, and things of value to share, not just being in the same room together.
- 58:24The reason to host well is to show people what good things are, because if they already knew, they'd be hosting at their own house.
- 59:01Being together is a shelter; a holiday is an event that requires meaningful, valuable, cool things to justify its existence.
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