I think the whole point of being able to retire early is not to rely on speculative markets like the stock market, but create a world where energy is free. If

I think the whole point of being able to retire early is not to rely on speculative markets like the stock market, but create a world where energy is free. If energy is freely available, all price supports and controls can be seen for what they truly are…..artificial constructs. Food, medicine, housing, energy and transportation are basic necessities. What do we spend most on? Everything else is tinder to keep the fires of consumption going. Human beings have enormous reserves of potential. None of it has been unlocked because we have been suckered into wage slavery. Work is essential. Everyone has to contribute. TANSTAAFL. But it doesn’t have to be 8 hours/day grind for 40 years of our lives. If you step back and think about it…it’s nuts. And entirely artificial.