batteries!? shortage of lead!???

i bought two batteries, one is big group 27 (?) used in duster now 3 yrs still strong, the sticker says made in phillipines. cosy $60 then. bought a smaller group (24?) last june, it sat on shelf till i put the slant in the 65 dart last oct. it will turn the motor over 5-6 times goes dead. takes about 5 amp and charges back up. got to remember to take it back next trip to city. 80 mi trip so i don't go often. LOL these are generic no name batteries.
lots of hunters around here. they go nuts huntin ammo!!!!!
im 66 yrs old and seen alot, not a pesimist , but i have to just wonder where all this insanity will end!???? it scares me and i'm fearless!!???? LOL