Friday, July 15, 2016

When the World Is Falling Down Around Your Ears...

Did you notice that I mentioned in a post last week that I would leave space in this week's posting schedule for yet another random attack/mass murder?  Well last night's attack in Nice, France fits the bill (unfortunately).  But really, what is there left to say?  On the surface you could say that:

  • People are violent and crazy
  • You always need to be aware, armed, and ready to protect yourself
  • Large crowds make a pretty good target
It is also true that:
And as I write this, there is a coup going on in Turkey, but I digress...

The answer?  Your guess is as good as mine.  My suggestions:
  • Live in a rural area with a homogeneous population (where there is racial, religious, educational, and income parity).  Although some research shows this may not be the safest overall option.
  • Seclude yourself on your own property
  • Grow your own food, make as much of the things you need as possible
  • Use online ordering and delivery (Amazon, Costco, etc) for your other needs
  • Participate in your local (small, isolated) community; this will provide a social safety net
  • Develop a way to work remotely instead of going into an office everyday
  • Cut down dramatically on the in-bound media messages you receive (I've been to some remote places where news of the outside world came in about once a month.  It was nice.)
In essence, plan and prepare like there will be a SHTF event tomorrow...but hope for the best anyway.

2 comments:

  1. Been following cni for many years. One of my favorites was things to be, do, and have. Ever consider doing an updated version after a decade?

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