>Honestly, it seems that China is a greater/more urgent existential threat than Russia right now. China wants to crush us. And so many of our business are dependent on cheap Chinese manufacturing. We need real IP/trade protection, Cyber security and tax incentives that make it cheaper to make here.
Seems like China would be more of a long term threat to Russia as well.
easier to grab land and resources from someone sharing your border, than separated by a massive ocean.
In case shit goes sideways-I figure most people here are in the know about this, but on the off chance there are folks that have no idea about prepping for disruptive events, here.
Have a network of friends and family who are on the same page and prepared (see above) and a plan for dealing with disruptions re: power/food/fuel where to meet up.
Know your neighbors. People not in the know will be worried, scare, etc. Be prepared to be a positive influence during the crisis.
Have a weapon. Rifle, pistol, ammo - but even an improvised weapon like an axe handle or wrist rocket and a bag of ball bearings is better than nothing if you're broke or in a shithole state that doesn't recognize the 2nd amendment.
Have food and water. Canned goods, dry goods. cheap, easy to obtain. wouldn't hurt to have a small pallet of bottled water. Camp stove, a fire ring even a propane bbq with a couple extra tanks if you have the means.
Hand crank radio for info, lighting and a pile of books & boardgames to pass the time.
carter and bush the younger makes 2.
The Pence's had three pets die on them during the campaign.
https://www.indystar.com/story/news/politics/behind-closed-doors/2016/10/26/maverick-pence-family-dog-dies/92791510/
https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/onpolitics/2017/12/07/another-mike-pence-family-pet-has-died-rip-pickle/932352001/
>Are there any natural resources in Russia that China would want to grab?
rare earths among others. been trying to find a succinct map like in the old encyclopedias but all I'm coming up with is crap like this
https://www.reference.com/geography/russia-s-natural-resources-8e0af0c67ad5f09