06-12-2009, 01:03 PM
Moristans Wrote:Quote:We'll also need someone who can mine iron and coal. I assume we'll be fine for a while with all the scrap metal sitting around this world, but eventually we'll need to mine for more.
Who wants to learn about mining iron and coal?!
If you're seriously worried about mining your own coal and iron ore, you're talking about rebuilding civilization from scratch. There is enough raw material in scrap metal and junk to fashion anything you might be able to need or make for the population numbers that you are going to be supporting for generations to come.
I'd concentrate more on recycling and mould-making than worrying about smelting your own raw materials.
You'll also need to worry about reliable and sustainable source of fuel for your "industry" before you worry about building one from the ground up.
Along the lines of what Dustie said. This is not the conspiracy theory forum or the political discussion forum. It's a forum about survival and self-reliance. Much of what we discuss in here is hypothectical.
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Every citizen should be a soldier. This was the case with the Greeks and Romans, and must be that of every free state.
-Thomas Jefferson
Spread my work ethic not my wealth.