ThrottleJockey
Shooter
All very good and valid points. The thing that is causing such varied attitudes is likely the different ideas we each have as to what exactly SHTF is. Some may think along the lines of the california quakes or katrina while others are thinking more along the lines of an asteroid impact and others yet perhaps SHTF for them is nuclear holocaust, or even just a bad flood followed by a plague of locusts, or a stock market crash. When I think SHTF, I think of the worst possible scenario one can imagine, thus the "absolutes". I doubt any of us, myself included, would treat all levels of SHTF in the exact same manner. I propose we find or develop some method of categorizing the different levels of disaster. This could actually help in our individual and co-operative planning and preparing as well as in our discussions on the board and in person.This thread has been fascinating to say the least, it has covered some interesting ground and shown some of what we all fear in a SHTF scenario.
Trust is a huge thing and once lost nearly impossible to regain.
The original question was about his friend, before you paint a target on his forehead I would say give it some time. The information given was basic and the conversation may have been tongue and cheek to him, he may not even take this stuff serious at this point, lots of us have made horse**** boasts before engaging our brains, as we spoke the words we would either not act on them or that it was utter bs.
This friend in time may come to realize that this is serious **** and have a major shift in perspective.
I wanted to comment on the INGO issue as well. If we are building relationships for survival based on a screen and keyboard then were ****ing up right off the bat.
One thing that will rule in SHTF is chaos and uncertainty and knowing who your allies are going to be ahead of time may not be possible.
You may not be able to make it to where you need to go and will have to come together with whoever is handy and being able to read people at this point may be invaluable.
There are guys on here that have already stated that if within range your a threat. Harsh but it all depends on who writes the history when its all over.
I don't like to think that we will have to be absolute in all our dealings with all other people, each situation will have to be evaluated, I for one wouldn't want to put a round in a guy that was looking for a safe place for his wife and daughter, maybe he could have contributed to the group as a whole.
In my opinion anyone who speaks in absolutes now will be dangerous to be around anyhow when **** hits the fan.
Remember when were hanging out shooting the **** I may say crap just for the sake of being a smart ass about it or to bring a little levity to the conversation, judge me on this as some would have you do your friend and you may lose a valuable ally or asset in the process, (because I am a smart ass at times,)
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