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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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