For a min I thought you said rolling paper outages and was about to become very politically active
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For a min I thought you said rolling paper outages and was about to become very politically active
Just goes to show you how vulnerable everything is today because of the whole country is dependent on electronics and computers to operate - it wouldn't surprise me some day that the whole system collapses - if someone could get into the computers that operate our power grid they could shut the country down - without power nothing is available - can you imagine what would happen - no lights, no fuel, no refrigeration. no cops available, no getting food, no nothing - sounds like a lot of fun -
Com'on Joe, you aren't supposed to think like that! People will label you and other like minded folks as whacked out Preppers!Quote:
Originally Posted by JoePa
Bush' - I'm not a prepper - at least I don't think so but I'll tell you I do think ahead and keep enough necessary things around so I can ride out a couple months of bad times - I only think that is common sense - you never know what could happen - remember the old Boy Scout motto - be prepared -
I'm the same as you Joe. Being prepared is just another type of insurance and most everyone has insurance on one thing or another?Quote:
Originally Posted by JoePa
Com'on Joe, you aren't supposed to think like that! People will label you and other like minded folks as whacked out Preppers![/QUOTE]
Even in the city they encourage prepping. Toronto Peel and anywhere in the gta they have programs encouraging people to have a few days of water, supplies, food, etc. .... Not what you would see on the TV shows just basic smart stuff. Basically the city wants it so they won't have to feel the burden. Look at the power outage in 2003 and some of the other events south. Makes sense to have the basics as no one will be there to help although most will line up like minions and expect it.
I was waiting for these events to be tied to Jade Helm.
I find the whole prepper stigma to be hilarious. Not too long ago it was a sign of basic common sense to provide & stock as much of your own food and goods as possible. Having a well stocked pantry, a well equipped tool shed, heating fuel stores, etc was a source of pride.Quote:
Originally Posted by JoePa
Somewhere in the last two generations, ppl decided $500 grocery trips were bragging points and folks who chose to be prepared are to be ridiculed.
More and more we're living in reverso bizarro world.
I'm not sure how strong the barricades are on that part of the elec system, but here in Ont they are quite strong on the physical side. The control center(or centers---I think they are now duplicated) is designated as the #2 security spot with Pearson airport being #1. It is(or at least was) easier to get into the control room of a nuclear plant than that of the elec system. I hope they have likewise strengthened the computer firewalls etc.Quote:
Originally Posted by JoePa
I think the stigma comes from the militant style prepper? The ones who intend to shoot the feds, police or anyone coming near their stash of goodies? TV and the general media has brought a lot of this out.Quote:
Originally Posted by Oddmott
I agree with you about the common sense aspect of being prepared, but as we see oh so often within the masses, common sense is not so common?
They say a 3 day emergencey supply because either the problem is fixed by then and/or it buys the relief organizers time to get set up properly. In a major city by the third day pretty well all your basic supplies are gone and that's when things can get nasty ! As for computer glitches ? Duh what ? We have retards for enemies ? As for firewalls and anti-virus protection .... where there is a lock , there is a lockpicker. Also don't rule out solar flares or even man made EM(electro-magnetic) pulses.