Things getting a little crazy?

[dustyk70]

Leonidas,
"Say there is a food shortage. A has plenty of food. B has no food. A planned ahead. B only planned what was for lunch, while eating breakfast. What if A said to B, 'I don't want to sell any food. I might need it.' Sounds like you'd be down with FORCING A to sell at whatever B was willing to pay, even if it was less than it cost him."


Ah yes, but In our society The "gubment" would MAKE "A" Give all the food that "B" needs and then some. Via Louisiana Purchase card.

 

[jalger]

What about my home? Should I sell it for fair market value our sell it for what I paid? It's not a problem if it went down in value.. If it goes up in value and I sell it for what I paid 20 years ago, then how do I buy another home?

It's the free market.. That's how it works..

I bought gold and silver very cheap a few years back, should I sell at current market, or sell for what I paid? I DON'T THINK SO....

+1 why can't some understand this? of course i don't like not being able to buy ammo or mags without spending an arm and a leg but that's just how things are right now. IMO things will settle down and return to normal, just may take time.

 

[Swampwood]

Who was it that said "Never let a Good Crisis Go to Waste", if you really need it then buy it, other wise it is best to just let this craziness pass. Value is always in the eye of the beholder and makes the prices adjust accordingly.

 

[madwabbit]

Once again those who have not are angry at those that have. Period. To make "price gouging" claims on AR's while waving your anti-obama flag the other 6 days of the week is blatant hypocrisy. It's absurd that your beliefs are so strong, until it's you that "has not"... how quickly you line up in the democratic food-line to say "they should give me theirs". Disgusting. Determine your values and have the spine to stand behind them, regardless of circumstance.

 

[SVT]

I'm sure no one in here complaining about so called "price gouging" has ever sold a house they owned for more than what they paid for it....hypocrites.

 

[madwabbit]

I have more respect for a dog than a man that flip-flops on "his beliefs". The dog will fight for what it believes is right (correct or not) every time, without fail, and without compromise.

If your beliefs are so strong to you the other days, and yet you crumble when it's not in your favor... then I'll do your thinking and fighting for you. Now get in the kitchen and make me a sandwich. =)

 

[t-train]

Careful, speaking truth here could result in being banned if you **** off the right entitled "have-nots".

 

[madwabbit]

That'd be quite ridiculous, indeed.

 

[CUJOHUNTER]

MAGS? Who needs those stinkin mags when you can still buy 6,7 or 8 round speedloaders for $10! Of course,you'd need a revolver,and us revo shooters are the minority on this site.

 

[Swampwood]

Just another thought to add to the mire... If panic sets in over just about anything, you get the same result. We of the human race become less than human and it is "dog eat dog". Lord God Almighty help us if we ever get into a (food) famine situation here in this Country.
Also, I will add that it should be criminal (and probably is) for someone (non ffl) to buy up firearms or their components for the purpose of reselling them to a panicking public at extreme prices or any price for that matter. This type of action circumvents the intent of our laws in preventing weapons from falling into "criminal" the wrong hands.
Lastly, I say put the TEETH back into our LAWS. Make laws that go after CRIMINALS and not LAW Abiding Citizens, then Enforce them! But then again the LAW is only as good as we that Abide by Them, eh?

 

[madwabbit]

I respectfully disagree 100% swamp. When the US Govt proposed to ban all imports of Brazillian Rosewood to "protect the rainforest", I purchased multiple guitars made with such wood. I made the initial investment, I took the risk, and yes- when the market soared I made a healthy profit. When people buy the parts, you are paying for their services of constructing a weapon for you. Hell, I'll pay someone to build me an AR right now. I can't do it myself, so its a valuable service. What i DO agree with is that anyone convicted of a felony should not be allowed to purchase, even from private sellers... I'd love to see legislature in place for such a situation. I also believe that a felon in possession of a firearm should be a minimum 10yr sentence, in every state across the country. At least the law abiding citizens are free to practice as always, and the criminals (once inevitably caught) would be off the streets long enough for it to matter.

 

[Peacemaker]

I'd say B is going to go hungry.. You know being prepared is called sacrificing. I sacrifice doing what the majority does in the good times to be prepared in the bad times.. Then when the bad times come the majority wants what I have but does not want to pay for their lack of preparation..

Leonidas,
"Say there is a food shortage. A has plenty of food. B has no food. A planned ahead. B only planned what was for lunch, while eating breakfast. What if A said to B, 'I don't want to sell any food. I might need it.' Sounds like you'd be down with FORCING A to sell at whatever B was willing to pay, even if it was less than it cost him."


Ah yes, but In our society The "gubment" would MAKE "A" Give all the food that "B" needs and then some. Via Louisiana Purchase card.

 

[M-66supersingle]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h9QEkw6_O6w

 

[Leonidas]

Leonidas,
"Say there is a food shortage. A has plenty of food. B has no food. A planned ahead. B only planned what was for lunch, while eating breakfast. What if A said to B, 'I don't want to sell any food. I might need it.' Sounds like you'd be down with FORCING A to sell at whatever B was willing to pay, even if it was less than it cost him."


Ah yes, but In our society The "gubment" would MAKE "A" Give all the food that "B" needs and then some. Via Louisiana Purchase card.

Ah yes, but even in the Great Soviet Union the gubmint required "B" to WORK. Pathetic, ain't it?

 

[speedster]

Leonidas,
"Say there is a food shortage. A has plenty of food. B has no food. A planned ahead. B only planned what was for lunch, while eating breakfast. What if A said to B, 'I don't want to sell any food. I might need it.' Sounds like you'd be down with FORCING A to sell at whatever B was willing to pay, even if it was less than it cost him."


Ah yes, but In our society The "gubment" would MAKE "A" Give all the food that "B" needs and then some. Via Louisiana Purchase card.

Agreed!

 

[EJAIII]

Okay, then why do people complain about gasoline price gouging? Heck, there's a penatly to pay if you do. When there's a storm, and the demand is up, why is it illegal to gouge gasoline? Someone mentioned that Supply & Demad is king. That being the case, people should be able to ask whatever price they want regardless of what the product is, or circimstances surrounding the high demand. Gasoline gouging should be legal if you believe his arguement.

Hey, this is a free country; today at least. People should be able to sell their chit for whatever they want. They have that right. I also have a right to think that it's low life in some cases. Thank God we're entitled to both of these rights!

 

[doc ace]

Ehhh... Gasoline is a necessity in which it is required to power generators which in turn cool and heat homes, refrigerate food, allow life support machines and oxygen tanks to run to keep people alive at home. Gasoline is also a necessity to remove people from an emergency stricken area to a hospital or the likes via vehicle or boat.

Okay, then why do people complain about gasoline price gouging? Heck, there's a penatly to pay if you do. When there's a storm, and the demand is up, why is it illegal to gouge gasoline? Someone mentioned that Supply & Demad is king. That being the case, people should be able to ask whatever price they want regardless of what the product is, or circimstances surrounding the high demand. Gasoline gouging should be legal if you believe his arguement.

Hey, this is a free country; today at least. People should be able to sell their chit for whatever they want. They have that right. I also have a right to think that it's low life in some cases. Thank God we're entitled to both of these rights!

 

[smith625]

How many do you really need? That is the part I do not understand. I have about 10-15 30rd AR mags for 2 ARs and about 5-6 20 rounders. Half of those are Pmags. Am I supposed to have more? I only ever use 2 or 3 when I go to the range. The rest sit empty in a dry box. I think I have 6 AK mags for my AK. Is there more to this that I am missing?

Me and you think alike i have just a smidge more then you and i am comfortable how many can you load and carry if you wanted is always my question?

 

[Nomad.2nd]

MAGS? Who needs those stinkin mags when you can still buy 6,7 or 8 round speedloaders for $10! Of course,you'd need a revolver,and us revo shooters are the minority on this site.

.... More than you might think... That's the great things about guns... they don't get jealous!

Okay, then why do people complain about gasoline price gouging? Heck, there's a penatly to pay if you do. When there's a storm, and the demand is up, why is it illegal to gouge gasoline? Someone mentioned that Supply & Demad is king. That being the case, people should be able to ask whatever price they want regardless of what the product is, or circimstances surrounding the high demand. Gasoline gouging should be legal if you believe his arguement.

Hey, this is a free country; today at least. People should be able to sell their chit for whatever they want. They have that right. I also have a right to think that it's low life in some cases. Thank God we're entitled to both of these rights!

I don't believe it should be!

 

[Leonidas]

Okay, then why do people complain about gasoline price gouging? Because nobody wants to pay the price for their stupidity.

Heck, there's a penatly to pay if you do. When there's a storm, and the demand is up, why is it illegal to gouge gasoline? Because socialist idiots run the government.

Someone mentioned that Supply & Demad is king. That being the case, people should be able to ask whatever price they want regardless of what the product is, or circimstances surrounding the high demand. True.Gasoline gouging should be legal if you believe his arguement. Again, gouging is make believe. Unless you buy into the socialist dogma.

Hey, this is a free country; today at least. People should be able to sell their chit for whatever they want. They have that right. I also have a right to think that it's low life in some cases. Thank God we're entitled to both of these rights! Correct

Okay, if I had a gasoline station after a hurricane how would you feel about 100% absolute, pure fairness. I'll put up a sign that says 'Not really for sale, but, make offer.' Or do you think I should be forced to sell, by the government, at the point of a gun (which is ALWAYS implied when govt. forces something). Would you feel the same way when they decide they want your property for some "good cause." Don't try to say that's different, because it isn't and it never will be.