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I need some positive reasons why not to plan for a SHTF scenario.

Posted on 11/16/2008 3:15:11 PM PST by rfmad

I am seriously thinking of taking to steps to go to a survivalist approach planning to survuve total chaos and financial and institutional break down. Some one please help me see why this is not going to happen. Thanks


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KEYWORDS: emergencyprep; preparedness; shtf; survival; survivalism; thecomingdarkness; tshtf; wtshtf
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To: My hearts in London - Everett
Most people wouldn’t know how to survive if they couldn’t stop at the grocery every night to buy their dinner, let alone how to cook it if there was no electricity

Boy, you got that right.

121 posted on 11/16/2008 4:40:34 PM PST by mylife (The Roar Of The Masses Could Be Farts)
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To: rfmad

Although it’s been 30 years since I was a Boy Scout, I still live by the old motto, “Be prepared”.

Personally I’ve readied my sailboat for total self sufficiency, solar charges, water supply, fishing gear, stainless guns, and good knowledge of my area of Florida land and water. If the $hit ever really hit the fan I’m leaving chaos behind.

To me it’s not a matter of if but when the fan becomes feces encrusted. As a scholar and believer in biblical end times prophecy one thing is crystal clear, the “mark” mut be avoided at all costs which requires leaving all things behind that will involve the need for and using money.


122 posted on 11/16/2008 4:40:45 PM PST by diverteach (http://www.slapobama.com/)
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To: Miss Behave

Problem with generators is if the SHTF and you fire yours up, every mongrel in three counties will be at your door to nicely ask for some soup.

And some won’t be very polite about it.

(and don’t get me wrong, I have two generators, an 1800W and a 3500W)


123 posted on 11/16/2008 4:41:29 PM PST by djf (The harsh reality of life is that reality is harsh.)
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To: AirForceMom

Get some extra magazines while they are still cheap.
Last time they were banned they were selling for $100 a pop!


124 posted on 11/16/2008 4:42:06 PM PST by mylife (The Roar Of The Masses Could Be Farts)
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To: mylife; My hearts in London - Everett
Most people literally can't bait a hook. The term has come full circle.
125 posted on 11/16/2008 4:43:17 PM PST by Miss Behave (Beloved daughter of Miss Creant, super sister of danged Miss Ology, and proud mother of Miss Hap.)
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To: djf

Yes, djf. You are so right. I’ll just make sure I make crappy soup. ;-)


126 posted on 11/16/2008 4:45:19 PM PST by Miss Behave (Beloved daughter of Miss Creant, super sister of danged Miss Ology, and proud mother of Miss Hap.)
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To: rfmad

There is a government site for preparedness:

http://www.ready.gov/

I wouldn’t move into the wilderness just yet, but being prepared is always a good idea.


127 posted on 11/16/2008 4:45:27 PM PST by FocusNexus
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To: seemoAR
Great analogy.

My husband deploys in a few weeks and has us stocked to the hilt and prepared for everything from economic issues (ten dollar gallon of milk) to staying warm should we have ice/snow storms and lose power. He's not a tin foil hat-er like me and even he is nervous about leaving us right now. Something just feels weird.
128 posted on 11/16/2008 4:47:18 PM PST by stentorian conservative
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To: rfmad

I’m very worried. I’m going to read the thread to see if someone talks you out of it.


129 posted on 11/16/2008 4:48:07 PM PST by tiki (True Christians will not deliberately slander or misrepresent others or their beliefs)
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To: diverteach
"To me it’s not a matter of if but when the fan becomes feces encrusted. "

My dad always says "There's a shitstorm on the horizon."

130 posted on 11/16/2008 4:49:02 PM PST by Miss Behave (Beloved daughter of Miss Creant, super sister of danged Miss Ology, and proud mother of Miss Hap.)
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To: stentorian conservative
Godspeed and countless thanks and gratitude to your husband and you, stentorian conservative.

With love,
Miss Behave

131 posted on 11/16/2008 4:50:48 PM PST by Miss Behave (Beloved daughter of Miss Creant, super sister of danged Miss Ology, and proud mother of Miss Hap.)
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To: concerned about politics
More power to ya, cap. ;-)

Great advice.

132 posted on 11/16/2008 4:53:27 PM PST by Miss Behave (Beloved daughter of Miss Creant, super sister of danged Miss Ology, and proud mother of Miss Hap.)
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To: rfmad

We are stocking up on food. I had always imagined that we would have a place in the country when SHTF happened, but am surprised to find myself feeling that SHTF may happen much sooner than I had thought. We aren’t really able to move now, so we will stay put.


133 posted on 11/16/2008 4:54:34 PM PST by Abigail Adams
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To: mylife

How many do you recommend?


134 posted on 11/16/2008 4:54:58 PM PST by MarkeyD (11-4-08 For the first time I can say I am ashamed of my country.)
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To: MarkeyD

I have 3


135 posted on 11/16/2008 4:55:50 PM PST by mylife (The Roar Of The Masses Could Be Farts)
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To: stentorian conservative

God bless your husband! What is your plan for emergency heat?


136 posted on 11/16/2008 4:56:34 PM PST by Abigail Adams
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To: AirForceMom
Ask hubby to pick up a few extra magazines while he is shopping. Take a look at some rifle scopes when you shop, one of those can definitely improve the longer shots.

Congratulations on the anniversary of your wedding. May you enjoy many more!

137 posted on 11/16/2008 4:58:58 PM PST by An Old Man (Lead, Follow, or get the hell out of the way)
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To: steadfastconservative

It’s not about Obama. Obama trying to solve the economic crisis is like someone trying to catch a falling piano. The last estimate of money lost due to credit default swaps was 16 trillion dollars. The $750 billion bailout is a joke. It looks like we’re headed into a perfect economic storm. As for a breakdown of social order, I don’t know. Of course if unemployment already at 6.5% hits 19% as in the Great Depression, it’s not going to be pretty.

You might want to buy a couple of wheelbarrows while they’re still cheap. If treasuries are downgraded and the fed starts to monetize debt, you’ll need them along with some personal protection. Depending on where you live of course.


138 posted on 11/16/2008 5:00:17 PM PST by meatloaf
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To: randomhero97

I’ve never been in Gander Mountain. How are they on sport-utility rifles?


139 posted on 11/16/2008 5:00:45 PM PST by coloradan (The US has become a banana republic, except without the bananas - or the republic.)
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To: MarkeyD

OK, good. I’ve got 6. Wasn’t sure if that was enough.


140 posted on 11/16/2008 5:00:55 PM PST by MarkeyD (11-4-08 For the first time I can say I am ashamed of my country.)
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