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Like many a wise prepper has said, if you prepare for the apocalypse you're in fine shape for a more likely scenario, like an earthquake.
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Now I realize why all of PlayboyPenguin's guns are stainless!
Good thread BPN.
I carry 24/7 and I give it as much thought as the wallet in my back pocket. Do you only put your wallet in your pocket when you specifically plan to drive or spend money? Should leaving my wallet in my back pocket all day label me as a "paranoid" consumer? How about the fingernail clippers in my front pocket? Perhaps I'm paranoid about getting a hangnail? I'll stop carrying regularly when criminals start publishing their schedules ahead of time.
The "societal collapse" that most forum members prepare for is a general term describing some kind of calamity that produces specific results ("world of chaos" wackos notwithstanding). Hurricane Katrina is a good example where a huge natural disaster was followed by an almost equally destructive circus of government. Not much point in moving when calamity can strike anywhere. There is wisdom in the two-prong approach: Preparing for a variety of disasters, and preparing to vacate your location if it becomes necessary.
Everybody makes their own choice about how much trouble they're willing to endure to mitigate a particular risk. Putting a gun on my belt in the morning is a quick and simple thing to do; dismantling my car to look for bombs is a bit less convenient.
As for the aforementioned "brainwashing", Capitalism isn't the problem; the problem is exactly what it has always been and will always be: The use of power and money to seize more power and money. This is inherent in any system of government established by people because greed and lust for power are inherent human failings. I defy anyone to describe a system of government that cannot be abused by combining those who do wrong with those who do nothing about it.
Warning: rant
Not just this firearms forum but every firearms forum I've been to.
If I have broken some sort of rule in this post please inform me I will delete the content.
Is it just me? I find that there are way to many post about the failure of our society and/or how to be prepared since every location you can be killed. I find that from what I read I only really take a small amount to heart and dismiss the rest. There are some very good points, while others seem to cry wolf.
If I "save for a rainy day" and it never rains, did I make a mistake? If I prepare for the possibility of a major earthquake and it doesn't happen, did I make a mistake?
If I want to participate in discussion so I can learn and share how to do that, did I make a mistake?
Isn't the choice to prepare a personal one which we shouldn't criticize, either way?
Our social collapse
When I read about people ranting on about how our society in the US will succumb to chaos in the near future I wonder why those people are still living here. To me it's common sense that if I believe that there is danger beyond my control I leave that situation as soon as possible. Therefore why haven't people moved to a safe or safer location in the world? Why choose to live in a country that will surely fall and become chaotic? Why gamble with your life and the lives of your loved ones? By staying you are saying that here is as good as it gets.
Imho this is as good as it gets. There's no where else I'd rather be. Why should I have to leave just because I'd like to see some changes? Do I have to think it's perfect to be allowed to stay?
Personal protection
I understand that in every situation there is always a potential danger. However I think there is an irrational amount of fear out there. Why should I fear that I will be shot going to the bathroom in my own home, should I also be checking for an explosive under my car every time it leave my sight? Why I should I fear, acknowledge and prepare for being sniped every time I leave my home? Do I go everywhere with a bullet proof armor? Should I fear everyone that is different than I <-- this is how the Japanese came to be captive in interment camps. How is living in this type of fear even comfortable? Why haven't people that think this way moved out of danger?
Imho our society is a lot different than it was just a few decades ago. I think it's more dangerous out there.
Now, do I have to believe I'll be in a wreck today to put on my seat belt or to put on my motorcycle helmet and leathers, or is it rather OK for me to wear them "just in case?" Am I paranoid when I lock my doors at night and switch on the alarm?
Overall
I understand all people posting on this forum only have good intensions and are simply trying to give advise so others can be aware. Stop blaming the republican/liberals for this Country's hard time, it is ultimately the fault of the society. If you really think it's their fault why not run for mayor, governor, house, senate, or for president? If you want to complain about how this country is running why don't you do something about it or leave to a country hat fits your views. CNN, FOX news they all ran by the same thing . profits, neither is an unbiased news to call it so YOU are the sheep.
I agree with that, but there are politicians who are, for instance, pro 2A or anti 2A, and I think this is an appropriate place to learn things like that. I do believe we have a responsibility to society to vote, and to be an informed voter. This is a good place to learn things like that.
I have taken a fair amount of good advise from this forum and if I didn't care about this forum I wouldn't post on it.