Posted on 02/21/2009 8:03:31 PM PST by Free America52
It seems more and more people are asking questions on what steps can be taken to prepare for what appears to be a looming crisis, maybe even a breakdown in civilization. This is not a fun subject to discuss, because for most people it represents something that we never thought we would see in the USA.
But the facts are all around us. There is a ever-growing number of people who see the worst of what might happen. And worse, there is an ever-growing list of possibilities that could take our economy to levels not ever seen before. Is it the financial / banking crisis? Is it the ominous threat of a terrorist attack? Or is it a civil war created by an out-of-control government who appears to be over-reaching into individual rights?
The reality is that it could be any of these, or possibly a combination of these and many other scenario's that could play out. Unfortunately, the end result could all be the same. And that is a total breakdown in civilization as we know it, leaving millions of people without access to food and basic care. Think the government will take care of us if that happens? They are actually the ones that have created the mess, so I'm not holding out much hope that they are going to be of any help.
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bttt
rum and be cheap too....
speaking of stamps, the forever stamps go up again in May.....its only a few cents but they would last forever.
“My thought was that we have food stamps, WIC, and other programs that help people get food, so if things got really bad...”
And if we’re lucky, we could get some free government cheese from Mark Levin.
What you describe is exactly how my mom’s family lived — Grandpa, Grandma, and eight kids. They worked hard and lived off the land. Grandpa had nothing but contempt for FDR’s WPA people. He called WPA “we poke along” because they weren’t what you’d call “motivated”.
If you walk in Israel all over you see fields where the harvest has been left as per the commandment to leave the corners and gleanings for the poor.
Probably the #1 survival rule is be sure that you have an excellent pair of walking boots beforehand. Chances are excellent that many (most?) people will have to hoof it in a real survival scenario.
Do you still have the URL? Thanks!
specifically: get in shape!
god forbid a doomsday scenario occurs. you can have all the guns, ammo, water, canned goods you want. but what are you going to do if you have to carry all this stuff? what if you have to run, fight, survive outside, climb a mountain with gear?
i think this aspect has been overlooked. imho, someone fit can survive a lot longer without supplies when compared to someone totally out of shape with supplies. supplies run out eventually.
i just haven't seen anyone talk about this aspect of surviving.
Some other links:
late bump!
Uh...excuse me...but....
there is a huge difference between the culture of Amerians then and now. Back then, there was not an entire segment of "society" that had become 'entitlement-minded' and indoctrinated to believe that government was their cradle to grave nanny. Back then, there wasn't a threat of hoards of Afican Americans threatening to riot merely due to losing an election. You think we have a crime problem now? If the government teat dries up due to NO MONEY.... the group of people that leftist/liberal policies has created will be rioting in the steets, breaking into homes and stealing everything that isn't nailed down....much like they already do now, but on a much grander scale.
I am stocking lots of food that does not need to be heated. Cooking food gives off odor that could attract unwanted attention.
Domino now (for now) is packaging sugar in sealed plastic containers (4 lb?). They are a little more expensive than bagged sugar, but provide a reasonable amount for use without opening a giant self-packed bin. And it keeps indefinitely. I've been buying them as they go on sale (got a lot around Christmas when baking items are on sale). By just picking up one each time I was at the store, I amassed a good stock in no time!
I’m glad you mentioned that. I have been using that thought to get me motivated when I don’t want to get my butt out of bed to go to the gym. It didn’t work this morning but I have been to the gym the last 6 days so it was time for a day off anyway.
Another thing people might want to get - a few pair of cheap reading glasses.
Hey! Thanks!
Also, I have been buying those Maxwell house plastic handled seal top container that I can find for a good price for the coffee and then store sugar in them when it’s done. I think I will use those and the Domino ones you talk about.
Thanks again!
bttt
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