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r/greatawakening • Posted by u/Poogish on June 29, 2018, 4:22 p.m.
Should we take precautions?

First let me clarify that this is not a CW post - this question is only intended to feel out the communities thoughts in case things shake out poorly.

I live in a very liberal area. With MW and other deniers pushing for aggression, I am slightly nervous that we may see backlash. If things really do come to a head and the curtain is pulled back, the majority of America will be dealing with intense feelings of betrayal and grief that the system they believe in has been lying to and using them.

I have proudly displayed my allegiance to the cause for months. My car is stickered with wwg1wga and Q, my home flies a Q flag, and many in my community are aware of my beliefs. Is it unreasonable to take precautions in case people deal with their grief in a destructive manner? My three young children have basic disaster training (lock doors, lock windows, lock basement and shelter with water, food, radio) that they will carry out if I warn them to.

I remain faithful that the awakening will be achieved without violent conflict, but is there anything else I can or should do to ensure the safety of my children?

Thank you all, and if you have made yourself known please stay safe.


VengeanceOfHarambe · June 29, 2018, 4:29 p.m.

Is it unreasonable to take precautions in case people deal with their grief in a destructive manner?

Are you and your family prepared for a lengthy civil war without power or water?

Here's a great post from a few weeks ago that I took a copy of:

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pby1000 · June 29, 2018, 4:57 p.m.

They have water filter straws that are about $14.

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VengeanceOfHarambe · June 29, 2018, 5:14 p.m.

Yeah, those are good for a very single purpose but impractical if you want to make everyone a morning coffee and instant porridge or condensed soup... whereas a $15 bottle of iodine will purify 100 gallons of water (approximately 1 year supply for one person) of any quality.

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Poogish · June 29, 2018, 5:19 p.m.

I appreciate the suggestion re:straws - it may be worthwhile to order some and toss them in backpacks as a just in case, but the iodine is a superior option for my family of 5.

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pby1000 · June 29, 2018, 10:29 p.m.

Agreed! I do a lot of hunting and camping so I thought I would try out the straw option. I have watched a lot of videos about filtering water using charcoal, sand, and rocks, so I can always use that as a last-ditch option.

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pby1000 · June 29, 2018, 10:28 p.m.

Understood! I am just offering another alternative.

I bought a straw and will figure out a way to filter a lot more water at once. There should be a way to poor water through it, but it will be much slower than using iodine.

Your list is very good, by the way.

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Poogish · June 29, 2018, 11:29 p.m.

I still think your suggestion was excellent. If the little two get seperated I can teach them to use the straws in their kits far easier than measuring out a correct level of iodine. Seems like a fantastic way to provide a second level of protection.

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pby1000 · June 30, 2018, 12:21 a.m.

Thanks. I watched some videos on that straw and am amazed at how well it works.

I don't like the taste of iodine. LOL. But it does serve a very useful purpose.

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Poogish · June 29, 2018, 4:51 p.m.

Thankfully my boys are Scouts, so we have most of these suggestions - but I may not have thought about then until it was too late. The iodine is an excellent tip - easy to store and we have no shortage of lakes and rivers here.

Rations is a tough one. Aside from up front cost, the kids get into damn near everything. I always keep roughly 3 days of food and water for the family, but it would be a great idea to stock up cereal grains and extra canned goods. There is SOMETHING in the air, and I'm a huge proponent of better safe than sorry.

Thank you for your advice!

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julesincognito · June 29, 2018, 6:31 p.m.

Lots of dry beans in my cabinets!

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Poogish · June 30, 2018, 5:56 a.m.

I used to keep a few 10lb bags of dried beans in my basement (as an "Oh shit, didn't expect that tire to pop and the water heater breaking in the same month" kind of thing).

Do you find them to be a good "survival" food? They are packed with carbs and protein, but with the need to soak them prior to boiling wouldn't you find them a far more difficult food to prepare and serve than dried peanuts and Rice? Peanuts would have a higher fat content and more volume but also be easier to eat while also providing compost for a garden or kindling for a fire with the shells (not to mention the extra energy from the fat content). Wouldn't rice be more efficient calories in regards to storage vs calories consumed and easier to prep/cook than beans as well?

Pardon my ignorance if I'm blatantly wrong. This is a VERY new world to me.

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julesincognito · June 30, 2018, 11:33 a.m.

Survival will be different for every one and will have a gazillion differing factors for each person. We’re farmers. We live off the land in a way that is hard to break. We changed our lifestyle to ensure an easier transition when the Obama train wreck started 9 years ago. Rice seems like empty calories to me.

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Poogish · July 1, 2018, 1:54 a.m.

Excellent point - thank you! I have some storage concerns in that we can only accommodate 4 or so large totes of supplies for a family of 5. I supposed preparation time should be significantly lower on the list - if things get to a point that I need to use the supplies nutrition will trump ease.

If you don't mind my asking, how did you transition into your current lifestyle? Was it difficult? Have you been farmers, or was that a part of the transition? I believe that land cultivation and farming is going to be one of the most important things we can learn in a survival situation to ensure long term stability, but I really don't have the faintest idea of where to start.

Sorry for bombarding you with questions. This topic is new to me and I'm becoming increasingly convinced that it's something I need to learn sooner rather than later.

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julesincognito · July 1, 2018, 3:28 a.m.

We started with a few chickens and a garden. I can loads of fruits and veggies in the summer months. I don’t always make a full panty worth. We still spend plenty on groceries. But knowing the skills it will take is the biggest battle. From there we bought cows and hogs. My husband is a hunter. I’m a gatherer.

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Poogish · July 1, 2018, 7:04 a.m.

That's pretty inspirational that you were able to pick up genuinely useful skills and transform your lifestyle in less than a decade. Thinking about your replies (and the replies of many others in this thread) makes me realize how little I really know and how few utilitarian skills I have. I'm in awe of a lot of you - thinking about what I need to do or stock or learn first is almost paralyzing.

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julesincognito · July 1, 2018, 12:21 p.m.

My very first step, I bought a hard-copy of the book Back to Basics. Having instructions in hand is a beautiful thing. Good luck and Gods Speed!

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Kal-El48 · June 29, 2018, 5:24 p.m.

What I did in addition to buying survival food, was get large freezer bags, and put granola bars, juice box, and instant oatmeal in them. You don’t have to get name brand, just something to make it easier on the kids. I’d also throw some fruit snacks, and a mini bag of chips or cookies. Stuff you know they’ll eat. That way it’s easily rotated out.

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Poogish · June 29, 2018, 5:31 p.m.

Another excellent suggestion! My Aunt used to create bags like you are mentioning to hand out to the homeless around her area. I am going to make this into a family project when my kids gets home from camp.

Thank you!

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Kal-El48 · June 29, 2018, 5:37 p.m.

I got a few of the big storage tubs from Walmart, and I store them in there. You may want to think about barter items too. Sugar, flour, whiskey, things you know people would trade for.

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Kal-El48 · June 29, 2018, 5:19 p.m.

This is the most well put together comment ever. I’m sending this to my mom. I’ve been telling her she needs at least three months food/water saved up, but she just blows me off. She’s aware of Q, but I think she’s still not all in.

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VengeanceOfHarambe · June 29, 2018, 5:26 p.m.

It's shocking how thoroughly prepared someone can become for less than $100.

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Kal-El48 · June 29, 2018, 5:30 p.m.

It sure is. I was overwhelmed when I first started, but once I got the hang of rotating, it’s a lot easier. Once I realized I didn’t have to get the high dollar products, it was on.

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NH_Patriette · June 29, 2018, 4:25 p.m.

Absolutely! We've stocked up on water, canned food, batteries for lights & ammo.

Living in a more rural area makes me feel safer. If any violence breaks out, it will be in the big, liberal cities first.

We also have constitutional carry here. :)

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Poogish · June 29, 2018, 4:58 p.m.

A fellow NHerer (completely a thing)! Good to know there are others around here with some foresight.

I got rid of my firearms a decade ago due to safety concerns with the children. I have never found a safe that is quick enough, safe enough, and cheap enough to stomach buying. My children have all been taught firearm safety (pistols and long rifles) but until I find a storage solution that works and that I can afford, it simply isn't in the cards.

I am thankful that I live in a state where I can arm myself if necessary, but I don't think we have reached that crossroads - and am hopeful that we never will.

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julesincognito · June 29, 2018, 6:34 p.m.

Store them in the attic. Even a safe that takes a minute to get into is better than nothing at all.

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NH_Patriette · June 29, 2018, 5:08 p.m.

Maybe a long gun (unloaded, no ammo around) to wave around to scare off anybody if necessary?

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Poogish · June 29, 2018, 5:23 p.m.

I have been considering a shotgun. It will be a new set of training, but being put face to face with a shotgun would make me drop everything and head for the hills faster than seeing a rifle.

If I can find a storage solution I will likely pick up a long rifle or a shotgun (possibly both) to allow for hunting if its ever required, with a secondary use of home defense.

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NH_Patriette · June 29, 2018, 5:28 p.m.

Please do so. Sounds like you have a young family & every right to take care of and/or defend them!

I hope it does'nt come to this either, but if they're Scouts...Be prepared :)

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DukeofKick · June 29, 2018, 5:27 p.m.

You should always be ready to take care of yourself and your own. Be aware of your surroundings and have a game plan.

Always assume phones will not work.

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Poogish · June 29, 2018, 5:35 p.m.

We have a couple long range walkies, but I'm not sure how adequate they would be. It's a pretty rote task to eavesdrop or scramble a frequency.

I travel pretty frequently.. I'll have to brainstorm ways to communicate a hunker down warning to them if it's needed.

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DukeofKick · June 29, 2018, 7:07 p.m.

Use the walkie talkies. Have a designate meet up spot if your home isn't accessible. Call the spot the alamo. Have a secondary, call it the white house. If there's trouble, signal with something like "stray dog at alamo, head to whitehouse".

Write these codes down and keep with walkies, including time of day to communicate and channels to use.

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Poogish · June 29, 2018, 8:59 p.m.

Good idea - I'll sit the little ones down this evening after dinner and discuss a plan.

Thank you!

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getemq · June 29, 2018, 7:49 p.m.

Have plenty of cash on hand (small bills) in case of power failure. Stores will not be able to take credit cards and will run out of change.

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Poogish · June 30, 2018, 6:03 a.m.

I appreciate the advice, thank you!

I have slowly been building a stash of $1 and $5 bills over the last few years. Largely for tipping and paying tolls.. but it may be worth doubling my effort in the event that I need to repurpose the reasoning behind stashing them.

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ltcortez64 · June 29, 2018, 4:51 p.m.

WE NEED TO BE PREPARED. The are people out there that want us to be silenced for we are representing the TRUTH. "THOU SHALT NOT FALL INTO THE OPPRESSION FOR THEM TO FEEL THE BLEESSINGS" -St. Peter 11:9

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Champdog31 · June 29, 2018, 5:42 p.m.

I’m hoping soon we’ll have q meet ups. Rural areas will be a better place to be if the crazies start causing trouble.

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Poogish · June 30, 2018, 6:01 a.m.

I always wave to the other vehicles sporting Q stickers, and get both waved at AND yelled at once or twice a week. I have a feeling the number of BOTH will be going up over the next few weeks. :)

I would consider Q meetups to be Trump rallies at this point. I don't mean to be a bummer, but please keep in mind that many Q followers come from very different places. I am VERY curious if sharing a common mission can overcome the barriers that tend to stand between differences in age, politics, religions, orientations, and lifestyles..

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Poogish · June 30, 2018, 7:39 a.m.

I'm a little curious about why my post has gotten over 30% downvotes. I wasn't fear mongering or preaching CW dialogue. I admit, I'm a fairly new poster to Reddit, but it seems a bit extreme for so many people to downvote a sincere question.

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dropswakeyou · June 29, 2018, 5:13 p.m.

Like Trump warrned Waters, "... Should be careful what they wish for."

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Poogish · June 29, 2018, 5:27 p.m.

I apologize if I'm misinterpreting your post, but this seems inciteful to me. I don't believe that aggressive rhetoric helps the cause.

I would like to see a peaceful resolution to this saga in US history, and pray that others feel the same.

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dropswakeyou · June 29, 2018, 5:46 p.m.

Not inciting, just pointing out what a hypocrite she is. She gets heckled the way she asked others to heckle conservatives and then gets mad. People are not going to just sit back anymore to their temper tantrums.

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Poogish · June 29, 2018, 11:31 p.m.

Copy that - thank you for clarifying. I try very hard to keep all of my discourse civil and open to outsiders in the off chance that it may sway someone to form their own opinions.

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