"Wood is the last fallback because it’s the only thing that hasn’t been captured by markets or politics. It’s honest. It’s physical. It keeps you warm whether the rest of the country works or not. And that’s exactly why wood banks reveal so much. When a society is functioning, wood isn’t the fallback and families aren’t relying on volunteers with chainsaws." There is another story to go along with this. I found it, believe it or not, on Facebook.
My woodlot, my rules. I harvest what I want, when I want, without interference from anybody. An enterprise I can enjoy in my solitude. Not many things like that left these days. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
Is there a linked story here . ? As far as no politics involved in burning firewood for household heat . The modern eco wack jobs are just modern day druids . That would make everyone extinguish their fires . Then the druids would give everyone a coal of fire to start their heating again Nowadays the eco wack jobs work for the oil and gas industry . At least in cold regions that are incorporated . Like the Fairbanks North Star Bourrough. Their pollution cops go around and access fines to anyone burning wood once it hits around 20 below. Regardless if they are burning a Blaze King Princess with Bone dry , seasoned wood . Thats a big reason I don't live in an incorporated area . All the people there need to do is go full on MAGA and vote all the culls out and the lib judges . Then they can go back to staying warm In Peace !
Firewood Banks Aren’t Inspiring. They’re a Sign of Collapse. | The New Republic. Just remember that posting this link does NOT mean I'm endorsing it. For your reference only.
So the authors solution is "fix the process" or in other words... More Government Intervention. That's the main reason we are in this situation in this country. More socialist BS
That's my take on it. You may have noticed that the author describes himself as "a farmer and former federal employee".
Noticed the same, he stated that wood banks are a sign that "the system" is failing. Another person that feels it's governments "job" to take care of people, and alleviate their problems. I honestly can't think of a time when "more government" was a benefit to me or my household.
IME People that need a hand up will rarely ask for it. And people that want a hand out won’t shut up about it. a wood bank requires land to have wood dry mandates it be outside of town
Just like any other "charity" - helping folks in a tough spot who need temporary assistance is an honorable thing. Giving free anything (firewood, EBT, or whatever) to folks who'd rather spend their money on Iphones, tattooes, jewelry, and fancy cars instead of groceries or a chainsaw usually only enables them to expect even more "free stuff". Nothing wrong at all with spending your earned money on any of these things, as long as you take care of your family's needs first. I would think wood banks would be most useful to elderly fixed-income folks who are physically unable to cut or haul their own wood, and they are also the folks most likely to fully appreciate such help. We do the same thing here, more or less, helping older neighbors with firewood, although we don't do it with "banks". It's just the right thing to do, no government involvement needed.
Yup, we have an aunt and her daughter always begging for money for gas/food...cousin has more ink n hardware than the local hells angels club! And when they go buy food it's premade/packaged junk, instead of "most bang for the buck" type (which involves actual prep/cooking) I feel bad for them, but the whole thing stems from many many years of bad choices, over n over n over again, ignoring solid advice and squandering the help that comes...these people have completely trashed so many cars that they have been given for free, or cheap...some pretty nice stuff too!
Yep, it's very frustrating, and there's no easy way for folks like us to fix it. Just like drugs or drinking, it's the choice that a person makes, and then they want to drag others into their "misfortune".
Well, as a person who drinks more beer than is healthy, I can also attest that I do NOT drink, unless all bills are paid and there is plenty of food available. But, you are correct, it IS a choice. One I feel I have earned. One still must have priorities in the right place however.
