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The global die-off and urban collapse will lead to a resurgence in decentralized governance and self-reliant living

By arseniotoledo // 2025-01-19

• A catastrophic global die-off will lead to the collapse of traditional systems, reshaping the U.S. into a decentralized, self-reliant society with fractured economies and governance.
• Two distinct economies will emerge, one controlled by centralized authorities using digital currencies, and another grassroots system based on cryptocurrencies, barter, precious metals and local trade.
• States and cities will increasingly nullify federal authority, potentially leading to standalone states or new nation-states, with resistance to centralized healthcare, food regulations and other policies.
• Urban areas will be stripped of resources, with salvage operations and repair industries becoming central to the economy, as people relearn skills like fixing appliances and repurposing materials.
• Global supply chain failures will shift food systems to local, seasonal production, with reliance on small farms, bicycles and traditional skills like food preservation, as processed foods become obsolete.

In the wake of a catastrophic global die-off, the United States is poised to undergo a radical transformation, with survivors navigating a fractured economy, decentralized governance and a resurgence of self-reliant living. According to Mike Adams' book "Ghost World: 2022-2032," the collapse of traditional systems will give rise to parallel economies, salvage industries and localized currencies, reshaping how Americans live, trade and survive. This new reality, driven by necessity and resistance to centralized control, offers both challenges and opportunities for those who adapt. The collapse, triggered by what Adams describes as a "vaccine genocide," will devastate global economies, leading governments to push for centralized digital currencies that track every transaction. However, many will reject this surveillance, opting instead for alternative systems built on cryptocurrencies, precious metals, barter and local trade. This divide will create two distinct economies: One controlled by central authorities and another driven by grassroots autonomy. Farmers' markets, cooperatives and rural trade events will become hubs for this parallel economy, where goods like ammunition, precious metals and garden seeds are exchanged outside traditional channels.

Economic collapse and subsequent centralization will lead to states nullifying federal authority

Simultaneously, the U.S. political landscape will fragment as states increasingly nullify federal authority. Sanctuary cities, already defying federal immigration policies, may expand their resistance to include healthcare and food regulations, allowing local doctors to prescribe unapproved medications or farmers to bypass federal oversight. This shift could lead to the emergence of standalone states or even new nation-states, further decentralizing power. Amid this upheaval, salvage operations will become a cornerstone of the new economy. With urban centers experiencing population losses ranging from at least 15 percent to as high as 30 percent, these areas will be stripped of valuable goods as well as their raw materials like copper and steel. (Related: The DEMOCRAT DIE-OFF is coming thanks to mass COVID-19 vaccination.) Local governments, overwhelmed by the scale of abandonment, will auction salvage rights to private teams, who will reclaim resources from derelict homes, commercial buildings and infrastructure. This "reverse building" process will recycle materials into new projects, while roads are torn up and repurposed into gravel paths for smaller communities. The collapse will also revive Depression-era repair industries, as people relearn the art of fixing rather than replacing. Small engine repairs, appliance refurbishment and secondhand tool markets will flourish, with barter events offering services like knife sharpening and shoe repair alongside food and ammunition trades. Thrift stores will proliferate, adapting to accept alternative currencies like silver coins, cryptocurrencies and even barter goods like ammunition for small transactions. Food systems will decentralize, with big grocery chains replaced by local corner stores sourcing seasonal produce from nearby farms. As global supply chains falter, Americans will rediscover the rhythms of seasonal eating, relying on bicycles and animal-powered transport as tire shortages render vehicles inoperable. The shift will demand a return to traditional skills, from raising livestock to preserving food, as processed meals become a relic of the past. This new world will require resilience and resourcefulness, as survivors navigate a landscape defined by scarcity and self-reliance. The collapse of centralized systems will force a reckoning with the vulnerabilities of modern life, but it will also open the door to innovative solutions and a renewed connection to local communities and natural cycles. As Adams warns, the future will belong to those who prepare today for the challenges of tomorrow. Listen to chapter four of Mike Adams, the Health Ranger's book and audiobook "Ghost World: 2022-2032," titled "Living in the Ghost World post-collapse economy." This video is from the Health Ranger Report channel on Brighteon.com.

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