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One thing we sometimes have a problem with is friends or family who do not have the right mindset thinking that we are paranoid simply because we want to be prepared to deal with unlikely but catastrophic events.

There is always the joke about the zombie apocalypse, but any real SHTF situation is typically looked down on by left leaning people as paranoia.

I have a new suggestion.

When someone asks what you are worried about tell them "climate catastrophe". They will then be forced to either accept your preperation as prudent, or they will have to admit (and even argue) that climate change isn't really a significant risk.

So, when your liberal sister says "why do you need all those guns" at Thanksgiving this year, say "the world is ending in 12 years due to carbon emissions, why aren't you prepping for it too"
 
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One thing we sometimes have a problem with is friends or family who do not have the right mindset thinking that we are paranoid simply because we want to be prepared to deal with unlikely but catastrophic events.

There is always the joke about the zombie apocalypse, but any real SHTF situation is typically looked down on by left leaning people as paranoia.

I have a new suggestion.

When someone asks what you are worried about tell them "climate catastrophe". They will then be forced to either accept your preperation as prudent, or they will have to admit (and even argue) that climate change isn't really a significant risk.

So, when your liberal sister says "why do you need all those guns" at Thanksgiving this year, say "the world is ending in 12 years due to carbon emissions, why aren't you prepping for it too"
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What I get is this from the girlfriend ... Why do you need another pair of winter boots .. ? (yep) looking to buy another handgun )? ... Now I work a full time job and 2 part time jobs . When overtime is offered I work. ... Had a co-worker get sick and I worked 7 days straight for perhaps 8 weeks . Sundays was a 4 hour day. 6/12 days ... So yes it gets tough working that many hours and still questioned about spending money...
Now in her defense Several years ago I was working 2 part time jobs and still was not making much money. But bills keep rolling in . . Need tires to pass inspection . teeth capped . and the like .Over time charge cards keep adding up... I have way more on them than I am comfortable with.... Amazon does not help either .. Just a few clicks and one spends a few hundred bucks .... I don't know if it is my downfall but I always look at the reviews and try to purchase the best I can. That means more money.
I recognize her concern .so some months it is a balancing act.
I have more handguns than I need but That California Roster situation will be used in this state someday ... Our leaders talk about "safe guns " .... One day There will be a law passed requiring this ... I have no doubt.
When we go to the range it is not hard to shoot 300 rounds in an hour between us .. I load when she is shooting and vise versa.. So I really get little complaining about ammo purchases . .. Last month I bought a wiggys sleeping bag Sleeping Bags - Wiggy's for her after the comment of "I will just use yours if we loose heat. .. .. Have had the furnace break in the winter before. .. My rational... I will drop 300 plus on your sleeping bag system good to -30 below and we will save on that 300 emergency charge to fix the furnace at 10 pm ... They can get here the next day.... on regular working hours... Early on in our relationship I made it clear I was a prepper /survivalist type of person. . I just tell her that I show my love for her by being prepared if a disaster strikes .. Be it the furnace not working in the winter or buying a flour mill to make real homemade bread that I can cook in my Big green egg. .... Look how healthy it is dear ... Oh by the way dear ... I will have about 500 lbs of wheat delivered this week .. Be on the lookout for it will you ....
 
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I forgot to mention,

While I think the likelihood of a climate change induced catastrophe is essentially 0%, the likelihood of an economy catastrophe brought on by misguided attempts to avoid climate change is significantly higher....

So, when you say you're prepping for a collapse caused by climate change, you're not really wrong, you just left the word "hysteria" off the end.
 
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I live on my own so I don't have to justify shit to anyone for purchases................. Though it might be better if I did have to sometimes.
"You bought an $1800 308 rifle?"
"Yes."
"Have you replaced the bald ass tires on the car?"
"..............No"
 
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BDinPutnam said:
Perhaps.

I am a fan of what I dubbed the Les Stroud Calculus: is this going to cost me more in calories than I get out of it?
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Depends on the neighbor I suppose. I have one neighbor that I would not attempt to bother but most of the rest would be easy pickings.
 
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Carlos Hathcock said:
Pass. My neighbor is basically walking road kill.
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A person will eat anything once they get hungry enough.
Interesting titbit: when deprived of food for a long enough period the body releases a hormone that supresses the sensation revulsion and disgust you would have to unconventional food sources. This would allow you to consume whole, unprepared animal carcasses or rotten food in a dumpster for example. The reason being that such an response to such unsavory food sources can protect you from poisoning yourself in times of food abundance but when starving that protective measure is shut off.
So you absolutely would feast on rotten ass roadkill if you were hungry enough.

Most people that think they are inherently "good" are just those that are fortunate to have not been put in a situation that proves otherwise.
 
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Podmonkey said:
A person will eat anything once they get hungry enough.
Interesting titbit: when deprived of food for a long enough period the body releases a hormone that supresses the sensation revulsion and disgust you would have to unconventional food sources. This would allow you to consume whole, unprepared animal carcasses or rotten food in a dumpster for example. The reason being that such an response to such unsavory food sources can protect you from poisoning yourself in times of food abundance but when starving that protective measure is shut off.
So you absolutely would feast on rotten ass roadkill if you were hungry enough.

Most people that think they are inherently "good" are just those that are fortunate to have not been put in a situation that proves otherwise.
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This seems to happen right around dinner time in my house.
 
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Carlos Hathcock said:
This seems to happen right around dinner time in my house.
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Well that is just a shame. I am making a simple but delicious salmon dish with potatoes and broccoli. I use butter in the pan instead of oil.
I won't need to cannibalize the neighbors just yet.
 
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Podmonkey said:
A person will eat anything once they get hungry enough.
Interesting titbit: when deprived of food for a long enough period the body releases a hormone that supresses the sensation revulsion and disgust you would have to unconventional food sources. This would allow you to consume whole, unprepared animal carcasses or rotten food in a dumpster for example. The reason being that such an response to such unsavory food sources can protect you from poisoning yourself in times of food abundance but when starving that protective measure is shut off.
So you absolutely would feast on rotten ass roadkill if you were hungry enough.

Most people that think they are inherently "good" are just those that are fortunate to have not been put in a situation that proves otherwise.
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Should You Eat Roadkill? 8 Important Rules to Consider First
 
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As for the OP, I like your way of thinking, throw back at others something they cannot argue with.

I discuss these types of issues with people on a regular basis.

Those that disagree, good for them. My response is usually about the same; laugh all you want, if bad and evil hit us, Me and my family will live, yours will die. Okay, go ahead and laugh!
 
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