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Scenes from a panicked populace.
My actual experience | 3/14/2020 | By Laz A. Mataz

Posted on 03/14/2020 4:18:31 PM PDT by Lazamataz

I want to share with you some scenes that greeted me at my local Kroger today.

These are scenes from a panicked populace.

Like locusts, they are stripping the shelves bare.


Kroger Toilet Paper aisle.


Kroger Deli Meat aisle.


Kroger bottled water aisle.


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KEYWORDS: anotherdamnedvanity; anotherstupidvanity; hysteria; kroger; shopping
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This also tells me that the thin veneer of civility can drop at any moment. The book, "Failure of Civility" is a nice guide that describes how to organize against the dropping of societal norms, and Selco describes in great detail how we must be aware of the clues that tell us 'all bets are off' and that the normal behaviors and rules no longer apply.

That's the negative view. There is also a positive view, one such positive is that the EBT will still flow, for the electricity and water will likely still flow, and the government will *MAKE SURE* EBT cards are operational. Therefore, the likelihood of urban explosion is lesser.

Still, be careful, have situational awareness, and be ready. I am. Freepers, we knew about this 5 or 6 weeks before the general public, and that gave us a head start on getting set up. About the only thing I missed was masks, and I just caught up on those too.

1 posted on 03/14/2020 4:18:31 PM PDT by Lazamataz
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To: Lazamataz

It’s like that here in PA too.


2 posted on 03/14/2020 4:19:15 PM PDT by EvilCapitalist (Pets are no substitute for children.)
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To: Lazamataz

Welcome to Venezuela....


3 posted on 03/14/2020 4:20:08 PM PDT by Nextrush (FREEDOM IS EVERYBODYS BUSINESS, REMEMBER PASTOR NIEMOLLER)
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To: Lazamataz

It’s crazy.

Hysteria. It’s like a snowball. Even if people aren’t worried they know everyone else will buy up everything so they have to buy now also.


4 posted on 03/14/2020 4:20:12 PM PDT by ifinnegan (Democrats kill babies and harvest their organs to sell)
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To: Lazamataz

Oh no!!! Much like a tree cut down, those shelves will never be stocked again!


5 posted on 03/14/2020 4:21:45 PM PDT by Professional
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Original graphic by TheOatmeal

6 posted on 03/14/2020 4:21:49 PM PDT by Lazamataz (The living will envy the dead.)
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To: Professional

You are going to die.


7 posted on 03/14/2020 4:22:33 PM PDT by Lazamataz (The living will envy the dead.)
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To: EvilCapitalist; laz

Yes, yes. Red-blooded American paranoiacs cowering in fear, pissing their pants. The same breed of people who won independence from a country with a vastly superior military, sent men to the Moon, won 2 world wars.

What a legacy. Scared shitless over fever and chills.


8 posted on 03/14/2020 4:22:39 PM PDT by abb
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To: Lazamataz

On the plus side, this gives folks a glimpse of what a store in a socialist country looks like on a normal day.


9 posted on 03/14/2020 4:23:03 PM PDT by Leaning Right (I have already previewed or do not wish to preview this composition.)
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To: EvilCapitalist

Ditto in MI. I figure it will take 4-6 weeks before normalcy returns.


10 posted on 03/14/2020 4:23:06 PM PDT by be-baw
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To: Lazamataz

I’ve got 45 pounds of kidney beans coming in next week which will about do it for me. My estranged wife was complaining about the lines she encountered when she was trying to stock up yesterday. Other than the order of beans arriving, I wrapped it up almost three weeks ago.

On the whole feeling a good deal more confident about the thing as details unfold, but it still looks like we’re in for quite the ride.


11 posted on 03/14/2020 4:23:12 PM PDT by Hieronymus ("I shall drink--to the Pope, if you please,-still, t Conscience first, and to the Pope afterwards.")
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To: Lazamataz

Thank goodness they left the straws and pickles.

Evidently, coke addicts and pregnant women aren’t affected.


12 posted on 03/14/2020 4:23:16 PM PDT by blueunicorn6 ("A crack shot and a good dancer”)
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To: Lazamataz

“WE DIDN’T LISTEN!!!!”


13 posted on 03/14/2020 4:23:23 PM PDT by dfwgator (Endut! Hoch Hech!)
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To: Lazamataz

Exactly! I have been a rookie prepper for years. I think it is time to raise the bar on my prepping efforts.

JoMa


14 posted on 03/14/2020 4:23:50 PM PDT by joma89 (Buy weapons and ammo, folks.)
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To: Lazamataz

We live in a fairly civilized, Republican area. Everyone has a gun and a dog, so no crime. A lot of people didn’t prep and are just catching up. My wife and I bought something everyday, but didn’t go crazy.

This morning stores were busy, but people were polite and tolerant of each other. I see people pulling together.


15 posted on 03/14/2020 4:24:37 PM PDT by Luke21
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To: Lazamataz

Add me! Add me!

JoMa


16 posted on 03/14/2020 4:25:13 PM PDT by joma89 (Buy weapons and ammo, folks.)
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17 posted on 03/14/2020 4:25:20 PM PDT by bitt ("Make yourself sheep and the wolves will eat you." Benjamin Franklin)
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To: Lazamataz

Laz I was just thinking about that graphic yesterday! An oldie but a goodie. Thanks for posting, hope you are feeling better.


18 posted on 03/14/2020 4:25:21 PM PDT by MomwithHope (Forever grateful to all our patriots, past, present and future.)
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To: Lazamataz

Well, at least there are still some plastic straws left.....

Until Gavin Newsom or Bill De Basio find out about them.


19 posted on 03/14/2020 4:25:43 PM PDT by LegendHasIt
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To: EvilCapitalist

Calgary looks the same way. Welcom to the new reality: 1960s at the GUM Department Store in Moscow.

Commies pulled out all the stops to ‘Git Trump’. They’ll fail.


20 posted on 03/14/2020 4:25:51 PM PDT by A Formerly Proud Canadian (I once was blind but now I see...)
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