Whether by strong delusion or simply America's nature of waiting until things get really bad, we're surrounded by people who aren't taking the food crisis seriously. It's time to spread the word.
Maybe the people who aren't taking it seriously don't want to...and we should give them that freedom of choice. Cynical, I know. But the time and effort and passion that people like you invest in 'waking them up' seems to fall on deaf ears. It has become political to deny the inevitable reality. On the other hand, 'you're on your own, neighbor who didn't stock up' might not play well if someone is surrounded by communists....like many of us here in LA.
I think we need to find the fine line between aggressively trying to wake people up and alienating ourselves in the process. When I talk to my daughter and her boyfriend about it, I find them less than receptive. Then, out of the blue, I get a question about which freeze dried company to use. It's okay to be persistent but not pushy, aggressive but not insane. But as you said, it's their choice and they have the right to make it.
How 'prepared" is well prepared and that is to say how can you measure what is well prepared, (weeks/months worth of this or that)because the circumstance could go on indefinitely at which point everyone will eventually run out of whatever it is they have.
The worst part about this is being a parent to two very young, developing children. If what we all think could be coming, this is going to be scary times. I think the big question is how hard it hits the "developed" world vs the so-called third world. If it's very bad here, violence and chaos will escalate in ways we've never seen.
Some of us have been through this repeatedly with hurricanes. Many idiots think gubmint will save them, and eventually, gubmint does rescue with water, food and FEMA trailers. This time, though, it can't happen. Too many wi need it at the same time. Helping your loved ones wake up is smart, but be careful who knows you're thinking this way, lest you put a target on your back. And when gubmint does come with ration tickets, take them and get in line with everyone else. Blend in.
Maybe the people who aren't taking it seriously don't want to...and we should give them that freedom of choice. Cynical, I know. But the time and effort and passion that people like you invest in 'waking them up' seems to fall on deaf ears. It has become political to deny the inevitable reality. On the other hand, 'you're on your own, neighbor who didn't stock up' might not play well if someone is surrounded by communists....like many of us here in LA.
I think we need to find the fine line between aggressively trying to wake people up and alienating ourselves in the process. When I talk to my daughter and her boyfriend about it, I find them less than receptive. Then, out of the blue, I get a question about which freeze dried company to use. It's okay to be persistent but not pushy, aggressive but not insane. But as you said, it's their choice and they have the right to make it.
You are one of the best thinkers around, JD.
How 'prepared" is well prepared and that is to say how can you measure what is well prepared, (weeks/months worth of this or that)because the circumstance could go on indefinitely at which point everyone will eventually run out of whatever it is they have.
The worst part about this is being a parent to two very young, developing children. If what we all think could be coming, this is going to be scary times. I think the big question is how hard it hits the "developed" world vs the so-called third world. If it's very bad here, violence and chaos will escalate in ways we've never seen.
I'm glad, it allowed me to get a year's worth of food and water purification. I blame the jabs, I've told people and they can't reason it
Some of us have been through this repeatedly with hurricanes. Many idiots think gubmint will save them, and eventually, gubmint does rescue with water, food and FEMA trailers. This time, though, it can't happen. Too many wi need it at the same time. Helping your loved ones wake up is smart, but be careful who knows you're thinking this way, lest you put a target on your back. And when gubmint does come with ration tickets, take them and get in line with everyone else. Blend in.