Could We Be Wrong?

[Rael]

Could it be that the world really isn't coming to an end? Is it possible that we have so much invested in SHTF, that we want it to happen, and that it will be a blow to our egos if it does not? What if we are stressing ourselves out over this, not living our lives, and nothing bad happens? How many of us freaked out and hunkered down, over Y2K, then when nothing happened, resented the fact that planning and worrying about it so much was a huge waste of our time? Could this be the case today? What if a year or 2 from now we look at our huge stockpiles of ammo and food gathering dust, and feel foolish, wishing we had spent money on something else?

[torchbearer]

Its possible, but there are many indicators to show something has to give.

[Bruno]

Could it be that the world really isn't coming to an end? Is it possible that we have so much invested in SHTF, that we want it to happen, and that it will be a blow to our egos if it does not? What if we are stressing ourselves out over this, not living our lives, and nothing bad happens? How many of us freaked out and hunkered down, over Y2K, then when nothing happened, resented the fact that planning and worrying about it so much was a huge waste of our time? Could this be the case today? What if a year or 2 from now we look at our huge stockpiles of ammo and food gathering dust, and feel foolish, wishing we had spent money on something else?

Ammo has a pretty good shelf life.

Rotate our your food stock and that isn't a problem, either.

[Andromeda]

I wasn't afraid of Y2K. Then again. . . I was 14. lol

But seriously, I have been feeling that something isn't right in our political system since Bush was re-elected. That didn't sit well with me. We've reached that moment in a country's history where people are reaching their limit with what they're willing to take from the government. Both political parties are just opposing each other just to oppose each other. How are we ever going to make any progress with that? It's time for the rise of another political party or the dissolution of them (I prefer the latter).

Citizens are upset that they're opinions are not being represented and that they are blatantly being mislead. While there's always a group of people who are unhappy, there are hundreds of people becoming frustrated over the same issues every day. And they're not sitting idly by. They're educating themselves.

If you want to change where our future's are headed, that time is rapidly approaching. It's time to stand up for what you believe in.

[heavenlyboy34]

Could it be that the world really isn't coming to an end? Is it possible that we have so much invested in SHTF, that we want it to happen, and that it will be a blow to our egos if it does not? What if we are stressing ourselves out over this, not living our lives, and nothing bad happens? How many of us freaked out and hunkered down, over Y2K, then when nothing happened, resented the fact that planning and worrying about it so much was a huge waste of our time? Could this be the case today? What if a year or 2 from now we look at our huge stockpiles of ammo and food gathering dust, and feel foolish, wishing we had spent money on something else?

Not really. Even if there's no TSHF soon, the things that brought us to this point are still threatening (statism, socialism, militarism, etc). So, if TPTB are defeated this time, the next time will be soon enough to merit preparation and education of the sheeple.

[tribute_13]

I don't think the world will come an end. I think the U.S. will undergo severe changes though. Do I think everyone will be hiding in their basements with AK's to ambush the death squads? No. Possibility but I doubt it.

I do think and believe with ever ounce of being that we will go through another depression. I don't personally see that as the shit hitting the fan although most do. I've lived in poverty my entire childhood, hell I got internet only 2 years ago and that was after I moved out of my parents house. So if tshtf I'm prepared.

Its the irrational fear of not having luxury that drives the shit hitting the fan scare. At least in my eyes.

And if this country goes through yet again another civil war or revolution, I won't see it as a scary thing but an indication that people do have the ability to stick up for whats right. I will see it as a beautiful thing that proves there are good qualities in the hearts of man.

[Original_Intent]

Could it be that the world really isn't coming to an end? Is it possible that we have so much invested in SHTF, that we want it to happen, and that it will be a blow to our egos if it does not? What if we are stressing ourselves out over this, not living our lives, and nothing bad happens? How many of us freaked out and hunkered down, over Y2K, then when nothing happened, resented the fact that planning and worrying about it so much was a huge waste of our time? Could this be the case today? What if a year or 2 from now we look at our huge stockpiles of ammo and food gathering dust, and feel foolish, wishing we had spent money on something else?

I'll take my chances compared to the outcome of looking at empty shelves and starving family two years from now.

The two different regrets don't even compare to each other, do they?

[TurtleBurger]

I hope we are wrong. I hope Obama's stimulus will mean each American will live in a mansion and have 2 Ferraris in their driveway and never have to work again.

[Xenophage]

Could it be that the world really isn't coming to an end? Is it possible that we have so much invested in SHTF, that we want it to happen, and that it will be a blow to our egos if it does not? What if we are stressing ourselves out over this, not living our lives, and nothing bad happens? How many of us freaked out and hunkered down, over Y2K, then when nothing happened, resented the fact that planning and worrying about it so much was a huge waste of our time? Could this be the case today? What if a year or 2 from now we look at our huge stockpiles of ammo and food gathering dust, and feel foolish, wishing we had spent money on something else?

Yes, its possible that you have done that. I've considered the possibility of SHTF, but I find it unlikely that everything will come crashing down catastrophically. I don't think we will have hyperinflation. I don't think there will be a revolution. I don't think any states will secede. I don't think Jesus will descend from heaven to do battle with the Rockefellers.

What I think will happen is what has been happening for almost a hundred years in America: Our liberties will slowly and steadily erode before our eyes as our real wages and quality of life goes down and our popularity in the world is diminished.

We may even experience a bounce or two and feel like we're doing alright again, but over time things only get worse. Inflation and technological advancement operate in concert to hide the fact that workers here make less money than they used to - in spite of the fact that technological advancement won't be nearly what it could be.

[Xenophage]

I hope we are wrong. I hope Obama's stimulus will mean each American will live in a mansion and have 2 Ferraris in their driveway and never have to work again.

I hope someday I'm exposed to cosmic radiation that gives me superpowers. Oh that gives me a post idea.