I agree with you. Independence is the way to survive. We actually tried this in pre Y2K. It’s workable. Much of what you said my parents did in the depression. They always had food and capable of fixing or making anything needed for survival.
My mom told stories of people walking the countryside willing to work just for a meal. I’d like to see that happen in today’s dependent society where the guv is expected to provide for all.
What I have learned is those living in huge metro areas similar to NYC & Los Angeles will perish when food supplies, transportation and utilities are cut off. Such leftist infestations have created their own demise.
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