THEY LEARNED NUTHIN

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Posted on 4th November 2012 by Administrator in Economy |Politics |Social Issues

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  1. Yojimbo says:

    “George Bush hates black people.” – Katrina

    “Barack Obama hates white people.” – Sandy

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    4th November 2012 at 9:20 am

  2. Roysyl says:

    Stupidity is a Capitol Offense.

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    4th November 2012 at 9:54 am

  3. Steve Hogan says:

    If flooded subways and a few blown transformers can cause this much disruption and social upheaval, imagine what will happen when the dollar tanks and the entire country can’t purchase the things necessary to sustain life. It’s going to get very interesting.

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    4th November 2012 at 11:50 am

  4. TeresaE says:

    Yet more proof that the trillions spent on “education” is virtually worthless for most.

    We humans do not learn from our own history, why even bother trying to teach us about somebody else’s?

    Katrina finally totally woke me up. Water, food, candles, fireplace, lots of wood. My hub got a (POS/cheap) generator, but refuses to store any gas, so my plans are based on having a big cookout for my starving neighbors (and generating lots of goodwill), with any frozen/fresh goods, once the third non-power day dawns. I’ve got an insulated blanket that I throw over my freezer if power is off more than a couple hours. Keep it closed, dark and in the garage means a bit more time before all is lost, but I still would rather cook it up and feed any locals, than allow it to rot while people go hungry.

    Anyone that survives this, yet refuses to take care of their own futures, deserves their eventual, future pain. This is just a warm-up as the Fourth Turning Turns.

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    4th November 2012 at 11:52 am

  5. Eddie says:

    TeresaE

    A propane freezer (or refrigerator)uses about as much gas as a pilot light. A full 250 gallon tank (the smallest they sell around here for permanent installation) would give you about two years before you have to have that cookout.

    Just food for thought, no pun intended.

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    4th November 2012 at 12:21 pm

  6. ron says:

    More evidence that getting out of citys while you can is a good idea. I recommend buying charcoal in somewhat large quantitys,its cheap considering what it can do for you.Well along with a BBQ.

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    4th November 2012 at 12:26 pm

  7. IndenturedServant says:

    Teresa, you can also get slabs of dry ice to lay in the top of your freezer. That will extend how long you can keep the contents frozen solid. Be sure to wear gloves when handling it though as it is about -110 degrees below zero.
    I_S

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    4th November 2012 at 12:27 pm

  8. TeresaE says:

    @Eddie, thanks for the info. I’ve seen them, and salivated over them too.

    I’m the only person in my home that thinks we need to prepare for things to change, hence, my funds to do so are severely limited.

    Sucks, but is the reality I’ve chosen to deal with – for now.

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    4th November 2012 at 1:26 pm

  9. Eddie says:

    It’s often difficult to get family members and spouses onboard with prepping. In the beginning my family thought I was nuts. As time goes on, they are beginning to wake up and smell the coffee.

    I have often said that if I had enough money, I could be fully prepared for just about anything. One does what one can…and the wants and needs of other family members always have to be considered.

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    4th November 2012 at 1:35 pm

  10. Roysyl says:

    The vegans claim rice and beans provide all the amino acids you need to subsist. Both have long shelf life if properly stored. If you have only two choices and one is starvation the choice is easy.

    Natural gas (NH4) is available in urban areas while propane (N3N8) is used in rural areas. Both natural gas and propane refrigerators, cooking stoves, heating stoves, freezers and lamps are available. Coleman puts out camping stuff that will get you through for a while. I went through two combat aircrew survival schools and know I could survive for a while with very little in a rural setting.

    For longer term you would have to live like the Amish and Mennonites did in my grandmothers day. Some of my neighbors would survive but many have succumbed to modern conveniences and few have the old skills necessary to survive in the diminishing fossil fuel future.

    Roy

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    4th November 2012 at 2:38 pm

  11. Muck About says:

    This is #2 on the example list of what’s going to happen more and more often..

    The wind in these storms cause damage, drop power lines, etc.. The rain in these storms cause minor to major flooding depending upon where it falls and how much of it drops from the sky.

    The storm surge floods everything within reach and kills the vast majority of people to ignore evacuation orders.

    Sandy had a nasty storm surge, just like Katrina and while the damage is “different”, it still killed people and wiped out infrastructure all over three states (not counting the snowy part)..

    This will happen again. And again. And again. Slowly getting worse depending upon luck, location and population density close to the areas where storm surges pack the water in.

    Lesson: The American public had better start getting ready to move away from sea coasts from South Texas to Maine. Next time it might be Miami or Bangor, Savanna or Washington D.C. (well, the latter would be a small loss, especially if we could block all the roads going out of the place before the storm)..

    It’s coming, folks, like it or not and we better adjust to it of this shit will just be a literal rinse and repeat..

    MA

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    4th November 2012 at 2:42 pm

  12. Chicago999444 says:

    I am not a vegan, but I have stockpiled about 2 months’ worth of rice and various beans, and recommend that poorer people stockpile these items. You can feed yourself and a lot of other people for a long time on $100 worth of rice and beans, and be basically nourished.

    I’m also stacking up on canned fruits and veggies, and canned fish- salmon and tuna. Plus pickles (a veggie), as well as varieties of crackers and bread mixes bought cheaply at the dollar stores. The dollar stores tend to be cheaper than Walmart, and you can find many “surprises”, such as pickled asparagus and other little treats, now and then.

    Make sure you also stock up on personal care items, beginning with huge quantities of baking soda. Baking soda and vinegar fill many bills. The soda can be used to brush your teeth, clean clothes and dishes, and make things smell better. The vinegar has too many uses to list. Oh, and baking soda is also a good fire extinquisher. Most of all, make sure you are stocked on soap, and TOILET PAPER. There is no such thing as too much of it. Soap, as well. Rubbing alcohol. Petroleum jelly. You can get the generic brands that will save you many $$$ at the dollar stores.

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    4th November 2012 at 3:03 pm

  13. ecliptix543 says:

    Don’t forget to catch the sales on shoes you like and that will last more than a few months of real work. I have a thing for Merrell’s for most everyday activities and Altama for work/mil-spec boots. Every time Dick’s or Gander Mountain has a clearance sale on shoes, I check to see if there are any in my size. I don’t care what color/style they are as long as they’re practical for something I’d have to do, and more than a few pairs have sat unused in my closet for years, just waiting in case I need them. Same goes for socks and underwear items. As Chicago said above, the dollar store is a good place to stock up on stuff like that since the socks at Kohl’s and the socks at Big Lots are just as cheaply made and just as disposable – might as well pay as little as possible for them. Doesn’t hurt to get a dozen or so pairs of good, real wool socks so you can get by in cold weather without necessarily having ideal insulated footwear.

    If you fuck up your feet, you’re DEAD. Zero chance of survival.

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    4th November 2012 at 4:01 pm

  14. jimski says:

    I finally got my wife on board with the whole prepper attitude
    Well me and patriot radio on satt. Now she understands how important this is for our family. Like anything she is serious about she spent energy looking for the best deals. We wound up here.

    http://www.survivalacres.com

    The rainy day kits are a great value and have a really long shelf life. We got a grain mill and water purification system for the well. She never questioned me about ammo and such until recently and actually made me inventory the ammo. I was surprised by how much rifle and how little shotgun i had. Will soon balance the numbers out. We also have in out vehicles a 3 day kit that stays in the vehicle and a 7 day bugout bag for each of us. I think just having the bugout bags we are better preppped than 80% of americans.

    Our next purchase within the month will be a dual use pellet/wood stove. My barber sells them and they are very resonable.

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    4th November 2012 at 6:32 pm

  15. jaycee says:

    Quinoa – Very high in protein and gluten free for those that cannot tolerate gluten. A lot like rice from a storage perspective. Check it out.

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    4th November 2012 at 7:13 pm

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