James Yoo did.If a large enough group wants what you have, you aren't going to stop them.
James Yoo did.If a large enough group wants what you have, you aren't going to stop them.
Don't all the "true crime" TV shows indicate the perp is very often someone you know for the most heinous of crimes?I remember a guy or two on the INGO, long ago, whose SHTF plan was to murder and rob his fellow INGOistas. For some reason the mods of the day banned him.
That’s a good way to explain it. I taught my girls you don’t have to be afraid if your prepared. Be it a thunder storm” we have shelter” the lights go off there is a magnetic flashlight attached to everything we own. You can’t fill every niche you’ll need because there are so many variables. But you can try to mitigate the pain you will feel if you try and head it off. I prep for a flat tire on a road trip, have an inflator and tire plugs. Is that paranoid or just being prepared. I’ve carried band aids in my wallet for 20 plus years, I can’t tell you how many times I’ve dispensed them at football games, family functions etc. Everybody always asks, does anybody have a band-aid and I raise my hand. You summed it up perfectly, it’s a lifestyle.So many variable to define a reliable timeline until chaos is reached. But when the snowball does start to roll, it's going to accelerate at a per second per second rate. The best I can do is hold on and trust in the preps I've made. Having said that, I'm not so sure it's gonna be hoardes of roaming baddies that I should be most prepared for. The "authorities" that show up to "help" may well be the greatest threat. You think a Governor is gonna go hungry when he has access to backup comms, armed cops, force multipliers and "law" on his side?
Those up-thread that poo-poo preppers, and prepping in general, seem to think of prepping as an object, can of beans, bucket of bullets, etc. True prepping is more a lifestyle and mindset, imperfect though it may be.
Defeatist attitude. You be you brother, I pray you're not my neighbor.It doesn't take an education or preparedness to be a criminal.
And the preppers aren't prepared for what those people are capable of.
The preppers aren't "too smart" either, or they would be standing up against everything that's happening to prevent it, instead of prepping for what's to come.
To quote a TV character actor “not cool”, he can be my neighbor anytime.Defeatist attitude. You be you brother, I pray you're not my neighbor.
The farther you live from a major city, the better off you will be and the longer it will take for you to be impacted by all the issues. Ppl close or in major cities are more dependent.Play along with me.
Say tomorrow the SHTF nation wide, how long do you think you have before life gets crazy. We are not nuked and it is not a comet strike.
Several of the books I have recently read the whole country goes mad max in one or two days and even travel from just 200 miles away to get home is almost impossible. I'm not doing a poll because that limits the answers.
My belief holds that it will take 3 or 4 days for crazy stuff to start and feral human actions. There are alway exceptions to things being crazy from the start, but what do you think?
To be honest, people did well during Covid and that is part of my thinking that things will not go south immediately.
It offends me the way you talk about squirrels.People survive with a lot less. you can take squirrels, salt them, and end up with somewhat usable food. Most modern preps aren't required for life, but they sure make it more comfortable. Having food and water helps, but a can do attitude and grit makes almost anything possible. I am of a more delicate constitution than my ancestors, and really enjoy my refrigeration. Solar power isn't indispensable, but man do I like it.
I haven't had a flat tire in decades. So yes, I would have to deem your "preparedness" as paranoia.But you can try to mitigate the pain you will feel if you try and head it off. I prep for a flat tire on a road trip, have an inflator and tire plugs. Is that paranoid or just being prepared.
I am sure they make perfectly serviceable food. I would still prefer to keep to my chicken and cow. Not super interesting, but I am glad to have led life spoiled with modern luxuries.It offends me the way you talk about squirrels.
I am very confused by your analogy. You’re saying beef and chicken are modern luxuries? But all upscale restaurants serve frog legs duck venison rabbit lolI am sure they make perfectly serviceable food. I would still prefer to keep to my chicken and cow. Not super interesting, but I am glad to have led life spoiled with modern luxuries.
Natural childbirth works most of the time, but having drugs and the opportunity for a C-section if needed makes my wife happier.
SWMBO tried all the different ways unintentionally.Natural childbirth works most of the time, but having drugs and the opportunity for a C-section if needed makes my wife happier.
Well, you clearly don't drive on I465.In all that time, my life has never been in danger from another person.
Ok, but do you still insure your house against such things? If yes, then you're a prepper.In the 61 years I've been living, I've never lived in, or owned, a house that has burned down or been destroyed by a natural disaster.
Ok, but do you still carry a spare tire/wheel for you auto? If yes, then you're a prepper.I haven't had a flat tire in decades. So yes, I would have to deem your "preparedness" as paranoia.
Hmm. I haven't traditionally carried plugs. Great idea. They're small, easy to pack, easy to use and if I don't need them or can't use them, nothing is lost by having them.I prep for a flat tire on a road trip, have an inflator and tire plugs.
We had that at Methodist. Doula was getting concerned about a VBAC not progressing fast enough. So she called down and clearly told the doc "We have concerns and just want to give you a heads up. We dont need you yet but wanted you to be prepared in case we have to call you later. "SWMBO tried all the different ways unintentionally.
Child 1: C-section, mainly because the doctors were impatient and had sports cars to pay off. They charged us for a circumcision, but we could prove it never happened.
Wife's had 3 flat tires in the last 2 years. I've had to put out fires in the garage. Your disdain for simple preparations for common issues is a bit concerning. "It never happened to me so no one needs to do that" is one of the silliest responses I've seen in a long time. You were obviously NOT a Boy Scout in those 61 years.I haven't had a flat tire in decades. So yes, I would have to deem your "preparedness" as paranoia.
People these days are just too skittish and afraid of their own shadow.
In the 61 years I've been living, I've never lived in, or owned, a house that has burned down or been destroyed by a natural disaster.
In all that time, my life has never been in danger from another person.
Come on preppers... relax.
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Not so much a lowly food, but it is hard to see having all your meat coming cleaned and skinned as anything but a luxury.Preference I completely understand…. But to look down on it as a “lowly” form of food…..
My guy, you're seriously telling me you haven't had a problem in your life? Lost your job for an extended period of time? To be honest you sound really ignorant of how rough regular life can be for some of us.I haven't had a flat tire in decades. So yes, I would have to deem your "preparedness" as paranoia.
People these days are just too skittish and afraid of their own shadow.
In the 61 years I've been living, I've never lived in, or owned, a house that has burned down or been destroyed by a natural disaster.
In all that time, my life has never been in danger from another person.
Come on preppers... relax.
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Why will your chickens be tougher? The chickens you raise at home are the exact opposite they are tender and flavorful. (Unless you don’t know how to cook then the store or raised at home will both be terrible)Not so much a lowly food, but it is hard to see having all your meat coming cleaned and skinned as anything but a luxury.
If I slaughter my own chickens, they will be much tougher than the meat I buy. While chicken itself isn't a luxury, having someone else do the messy prep work for your food is nice. If it wasn't, we would see live chickens in boxes at aldies.