What have you done to prepare for an economic meltdown?
Jul.05, 2011 in
Other - Politics & Government, urban survival
Captain America asked:
Have you or anyone that you know taken any measures to prepare for a possible economic meltdown. Normal sane and reasonable people that I know are starting to openly discuss the possible scenarios. I was taken back when I was speaking to a reasonable well educated mechanical engineer that I know tell me that he was studying an urban survival guide. I am starting to believe that most Americans are taking action, but remain private about it because they are afraid of ridicule. Even if there is a remote chance of a terrible crisis; have you made any plans to protect your family? Please share your thoughts.
July 20th, 2011 at 9:35 pm
Urban Survival: Easy Shortcuts To Prepare Your Family For Surviving Disasters Without Leaving The City
I think there were alot of Y2K fanatics out there also.
Along with the now, meltdown fanatics.
Buy a couple of pistols if it makes you feel better, but learn how to use them.
July 21st, 2011 at 7:41 pm
Urban Survival: Easy Shortcuts To Prepare Your Family For Surviving Disasters Without Leaving The City
Unfortunately nothing. I can barely pay my bills right now, let along stock pile food and supplies. It’s very scary to think about. I have 3 young daughters and enough food in our house to make it maybe 6 weeks. Heaven help us if it happens.
July 25th, 2011 at 2:20 am
Urban Survival: Easy Shortcuts To Prepare Your Family For Surviving Disasters Without Leaving The City
No, most of us are going about the business of living our lives, not building bomb shelters, or buying cases of Spam.
Honestly, what do you think this urban survival consists of? Shooting your neighbor for his pop tarts? Eating raccoons?
Honestly, this sounds like a paranoid fantasy to me.
Those are my thoughts.
July 27th, 2011 at 5:51 am
Urban Survival: Easy Shortcuts To Prepare Your Family For Surviving Disasters Without Leaving The City
We have a cottage in Alaska in the Bush…….
We filled it to the brim with canned goods,…..
Lake is near by for water, so is a creek, we spent a couple of summers there living of the land, we will OK
We always do that anyway, just in case, if nothing happens then the food is for everyone who happens to be around and is hungry for canned bacon and peas, canned stew, corn. blueberry jam!
July 28th, 2011 at 7:53 pm
Urban Survival: Easy Shortcuts To Prepare Your Family For Surviving Disasters Without Leaving The City
I have a sufficient supply of guns and ammunition. MRE’s and non-perishable foods. My medical kit has grown to include some basic field surgical supplies, suture kits, sterile IV’s, and another month’s supply of our prescription meds. 15-20 five gallon containers of gasoline with fuel stabilizer that I have not yet added. Instead of fueling our cars at the service station, we fuel our cars out of those cans and refill them at the service station. It keeps them rotated. But the stabilizer is there in case it’s needed for long term storage later. Basic wear and tear repair stuff, belts, hoses, filters, etc…. not only for the cars but for the home. A generator for my water well. I have tried to build an emergency cash supply but I keep having to dip into it. It’s a work in progress.
This is not only for economic crisis, or civil unrest. Having these supplies are necessary for many reasons. Here in FL, hurricanes are a nasty byproduct of living in “paradise.” It’s best to be prepared to be without basic services for at least a week. Drinking water, food, medical supplies. I’ve seen devastation where if someone called for help, there was just no one coming… not anytime soon anyway. You need to have the ability to fend for yourself, defend yourself, feed yourself and shelter yourself. If not, well… you’re just at the mercy of everyone else.
btw… aurorah “SANE AND REASONABLE??” How bout lazy and in denial? Go about your daily life. So will I. But when the sh** hit’s the fan, and it can…(I’ve seen it during hurricanes Ivan and Katrina) it’s people like you who all of a sudden want to be friends with people like me. Ain’t it funny how that works out? Nothing paranoid about making sure one has reserves. But it is irresponsible to have the ability to do so and choose not to. You’ll be one of the people relying on the … ahem… “government” to help you. Whatever. It’s your cesspool… swim in it.
July 31st, 2011 at 4:29 am
Urban Survival: Easy Shortcuts To Prepare Your Family For Surviving Disasters Without Leaving The City
I have excepted Jesus as my Savior and am currently praying. Are you ready for the One world order that Obama (needs to be impeached NOW!) is delivering America on a silver platter (made of thirty pieces of silver) to?
July 31st, 2011 at 12:55 pm
Urban Survival: Easy Shortcuts To Prepare Your Family For Surviving Disasters Without Leaving The City
Not anywhere near enough. I do not have a 401 K, i do not own any stocks, and my other assets have dropped drastically in value.
Not only is the “stimulus” package not working, it is making matters worse. We need a new Congress in 2010 or sooner. How do we accomplish that. and when I say a new Congress, I am ready to throw them all out. We have no leadership there. Pelosi and Reid are the major problem but we need someone who will stand up to them.
August 3rd, 2011 at 5:16 pm
Urban Survival: Easy Shortcuts To Prepare Your Family For Surviving Disasters Without Leaving The City
i have tripled the size of my small garden,cut biils 300 a month,cut rent 100 a month,added two dogs,cleaned my pistols and rifles,stored ammo. canned juice,tomatoes,squash,gravys,sauces ect.i’m a expert sniper even if i’m partialy disabled! just trying to survive!
August 4th, 2011 at 12:27 am
Urban Survival: Easy Shortcuts To Prepare Your Family For Surviving Disasters Without Leaving The City
I think that finding ammo and guns is all worth while. In the uk, so, ill just grab my machete. But, maybe a couple of weaponry suffice, not to get carried away.
food, yes, clothes etc, also…. those things that make us ‘civilised’ lol, dont forget the importance of stocking up on lots and lots of toothpaste, toothbrushes, facialm wash and razors.
A sustainable plot of land for growing fresh fruit is vital. tinned food alone is a little too unhealthy. Make plans to meet together with friends and family. sustaianable water supply. google it.
All thsi said, I’m not going to organise anything until after this september. It’s not going to eb a complete meltdown, but goods might get scarce and know knows? We’ve had it too, too easy in the west.