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The possibility of an EMP attack is just that. A possibility. Now, if you are saying that the EMP effect is fiction, then you are either incredibly ignorant, or being deliberately obtuse.

That's what I was thinking. We can argue as to the extent an EMP attack would cripple us...we can argue if it would ever happen...but to say it doesn't exist? I got the feeling I was dealing with an incredibly ignorant person or a troll. EMP is so well documented its not even funny. Its a documented fact that the effects (the degree is debatable) go out for long distances (line of sight) and it is a fact high altitude bursts won't kill you.

Now...others have suggest we not worry about it because there are bigger threats. I agree with that. However, preparing for this also prepares you for most other threats: Massive civil upheaval caused by an economic collapse (and the subsequent looters trying to take my stuff)...earthquakes...massive CME (like happened in 1859...if it were today...we WOULD be back into the 19th century). Etc.

Be able to grow your own food and have enough stocked away for emergencies. I can provide water, warmth, meat and veggies to my family (for an extended period of time). I can also protect them from any reasonable threat. So whether its economics or an EMP...we would survive.

but to say it doesn't exist?

Don't be obtuse. Hand held lasers 'exist'. But if you said they were a current threat I would say it was fiction. The difference is between us spending a ton of money to repair stuff and us all becoming Amish over night. One of those is a fiction. 'Neutron Bombs' exist too but I am not worried about those either.

I agree. EMP is a well known effect and danger. The guy comes off as a know-it-all that knows nothing or is deliberately naysaying to distract and deflect from the subject. Typical leftist tactics. FR is overrun with trolls and paid operatives these days. Trying to do damage control for Zero, no doubt, and taking up valuable time by causing conflict and controversy. You can always spot them by their superior attitude and condescending posting manner. And of course, by their lies.

It’s sad that we have to think in these survival terms, but alas, this is where we are. Assuming you could get there, I recommend arranging with someone that you’ve made friends with (someone like-minded) that has a place out im the country, far away from the mass of society that will be trying to take what you have and harm you and yours in the process. Someone that agrees that should TSHTF, there is safety in numbers, especially when armed to the teeth, and that would welcome you joining them at their property for the ordeal ahead.

If you had told me 10-15 years ago that we would be forced to think in these terms, I would have laughed. Look who’s NOT laughing now.