[dawn53]

Om Hussein, wrapped in her black abaya, lists the contents of the family's walk-in storage closet: three 175-pound cases of rice, two 33-pound cases of cooking fat, six cases of canned tomatoes, three crates of assorted legumes, a one-month supply of drinking water, frozen chicken livers in the freezer. And in the garage, jerry cans filled with fuel are piled floor to ceiling. Om Hussein, who was reluctant to give her full name, and her Shiite family are preparing for war. They've stocked up on food. They bought a Kalashnikov rifle and a second car -- so that there is space for all 13 members of their extended family should they need to flee in a hurry.

FEMA and Homeland Security should hire this woman to give lessons on disaster preparedness.

end/sarcasm

[Smokin' Joe]

Weapons prices have skyrocketed. A used Kalashnikov that sold for $100 before the Samarra bombing now sells for $150. The price for a 9mm Browning handgun has gone up from $800 to $1,200.

Pity they can't sell rifles mail order....At $150.00

That said, their actions seem prudent in my estimation. Everyone should have a little extra for unforseen events.

[DeaconRed]

"FEMA and Homeland Security should hire this woman to give lessons on disaster preparedness."

My thoughts exactly.
NawLins are you listning?

[RetiredSWO]

FEMA and Homeland Security should hire this woman to give lessons on disaster preparedness. end/sarcasm

Actually I didn't think that was sarcastic ;~)