Doomsday Preppers, Survivalist, and Conspiracy Theorist
I grew up in a family that was filled with hardcore Patriotic American’s.
Most of them were retired military, and many of them had survived World War I,
World War II, and the Great Depression.
Each of them had something to teach us as we were growing up. I had a big family,
and there were a lot of lessons to learn, everything from building a shelter, to hunting and gathering
for our own food, right down to making a bow with a shoe string and how to start a fire.
But more importantly, we were taught to prepare for hard times, and how to survive when
the world goes to hell in a handbasket.
Among the many lessons we were taught, these were just a few;
1- It’s better to have something and not need it, than to need something and not have it.
2- Waste not, want not. Recycle anything and everything
3- There is nothing to fear but fear itself. – never give in to panic
4- Prepare for the worst and hope for the best.
5- Count your blessings not your burdens, it could always be worse
6- Your brain and the knowledge stored in it, are the most powerful tools and weapons you have.
7- If you have to hunt something and kill it, be prepared to eat it.
Life is the most precious thing any living creature has, don’t waste it.
8- Don’t expect others to do for you, what you will not do for yourself.
9- Never judge a book by its cover, there is a moral to every story
10- Respect, and Trust are earned. They are not entitlements.
As you can see, I was raised with morals, ethics, and scruples that have guided me
throughout my life.
And throughout my life I’ve been called a conspiracy theorist, a fanatic,
a hoarder, a radical, and an extremist for my views
I have been investigated, and called a criminal by neighbors, based solely on their
belief, that there is “no way” someone like me could get by on the wages I make.
And it truly disturbs them that I’m not only getting by but that
I do incredibly well, with what the good lord has provided me.
In there mind, I must be some sort of criminal, or maybe they think I have some hidden
bank account or inheritance somewhere that I’m keeping secret.
The truth is almost everything I own comes from thrift stores, my home is decorated in
modern goodwill, I have taken jobs no one else would do to get by, and I’ve taken jobs that
have taught me to be self-sufficient. Much of what I have was built from scrap
and I have had to scrape and scratch for anything I’ve ever purchased.
Having to struggle by and take any job available has taught me a lot,
it has rounded out my education of how to do just about anything.
But it also comes with the stigma of being referred to as a know-it-all
I’ve had to learn to keep my mouth shut and let others make their own mistakes,
without warning them about the consequences, or results of their actions.
I’ve also learned not to use the “I told you so” or ” I warned you” phrase, since it can often bring about resentment.
I find it most interesting that my suspicious neighbors and associations are now
coming to me and my spouse for advice on how to get by on a limited budget in a
dysfunctional and dystopian society that is falling apart in front of their very eyes.
The rules are simple
1- Stock up on dry goods – flour, rice, sugar, salt, pinto beans, etc…
Stock up on canned goods – potted meat, vegetables, fruits
2- Try to get your payments as low as possible on all bills, cut back on utilities
dress warmer and turn the thermostat down.
3- Making your own breakfast, lunch, and dinner eating out is expensive and unnecessary.
4- Shop where you can get the best price for what you’re buying and make sure its a need
instead of a want, if it is a want make sure its at least useful and has trade value.
5- Plant a garden and be prepared to tend it. Gardening takes work and if you have the money to spare
purchase a greenhouse and plant what you will eat. Flowers are nice, but won’t put food on
the table.
6- Reach out and help your neighbors and friends, you will find it is reciprocated.
History has taught us that mankind will most often pull together during tragedy
and disaster we as a race do better in groups rather than alone.
7- Utilize as much information as you can obtain, and do it yourself books, and videos.
It’s not enough to read or watch it, put it into practice and try to incorporate it
into your daily life when it’s practical to do so.
8- Prepare a travel bag and be prepared to bug out in times of disaster. You may
have to travel to find safety, you should have food and water as well as essentials
for at least 3 days.
9- We are in dangerous and scary times, try to be prepared for anything and everything
that could possibly go wrong and have an action plan to deal with it. Make sure
everyone in your household is on board and knows the plan, and where they fit into those plans. It’s also important to have a meet up place, should you become separated.
We are all watching to see what our government and elected representatives are going to do
about the economy and the depression we are headed into. We are listening to their claims
that it was a virus that caused this disaster. Just remember the virus didn’t shut down the economy.
Politicians and the media did.
It should also be pointed out that, “we the people” are the ones that will have to pick up
the pieces, and that your survival rests squarely upon our own shoulders.
There are only 5 things to concern yourself with
Food, Water, Shelter, Clothing and Health.
“The Politicians and News Media are not going to save you. You must do that yourself.”
JDK