[cripplecreek]

Way, way too many preppers live in a macho fantasy world.

Better to have a network of mutual support and defense as well as a low profile if possible. While the word is repulsive to conservatives, a degree of collectivization would probably be required till things settled down.

[Uncle Ike]

” While the word is repulsive to conservatives, a degree of collectivization would probably be required till things settled down “

I prefer ‘cooperatism’.....

[Leaning Right]

Better to have a network of mutual support and defense as well as a low profile if possible.

Really the best defense is to be far, far from any major population center. And then just hope that a strong government develops before the roving bands get to you.

Which gives me another opportunity to take a swipe at Bush II. Right after 9/11 the government should have called for formation of local citizen sheriff reserve units. Almost like the old citizen militias, with wide membership. There was a real and immediate threat.

Such units could be of great value should a calamity overtake the country. But instead Bush told us all to go shopping.

[Future Snake Eater]

While the word is repulsive to conservatives, a degree of collectivization would probably be required till things settled down.

I prefer to think of it as "teamwork". :0)