I live in the middle of a national wildlife refuge …. Nearest neighbor is about 1.5 miles down the road. I’m in about 4 miles on a dirt road. I’m insulated and prepared but not invincible ….. no one is. I do have a very large home I live in alone with my five German Shepherds. The few neighbors I have I wouldn’t trust. I do however have friends who are gun enthusiasts/hunters. SHTF the plan is for them to come here. My US Marine son will also be here if he can. But God has always taken care of me and kept me safe ….. HE is the one I ultimately rely on. If someone kills me in order to take what I have ….. so be it. I’ll be in glory and it won’t matter. But until that day arrives I’ll do what I can and prepare.
I live in Ohio, and just about six months ago there was a sheriff from the southern part of our state, which is QUITE rural and quite beautiful, who was one of the sheriffs who went to Washington for an annual meeting they have with certain leaders (it's worth mentioning that he said Biden, for the fourth straight year, refused to meet with them but among others, Christopher Wray did) and he was being interviewed on a podcast. He was on the Glenn Beck show and what he had to say was nothing shy of chilling. He said the average American would be stunned and terrified if they had ANY idea of how many illegals and groups of sleeper cells are in RURAL Ohio now. Rural, and way off the beaten path. As in the sticks. He said he even tells his citizens to arm themselves even on their own rural property. This was done purposely to our country.
indeed it was just as the islamic takeover of the UK was WEF orchestrated and the invasion of Islam in the EU but Hungary has solved their problem and we can as well stay in the word, vote against evil and fight the good fight
@dyates6380....Done intentionally. And just whom do people believe has heaped this abuse on Americans' heads? Whilst they gnaw on a nothing burger, 2025 which Trump doesn't endorse, they ought be concerned with 2030. Schwabs' plan calls for 90% population decrease, & now we see how they plan to execute it. It's President Trump or we're done.
I am a medical contract worker who travels all over the country and it is always rural areas. Everywhere I have traveled, we now have transnational violent gangs out in the rural areas, not just the cities. Even the Indian Reservations have been infiltrated by these gangs, violent drug gangs.
I live in the country and have known this for many years. I really don't care anymore. Kids are gone, wife left and Im just retired. I am prepared better than most but Im also prepared to go home to meet my maker and live with Jesus for eternity. This world has grown too dark and evil to even be remotely desirable to want to survive and stay here.
You rural living people need peacocks and loud, alerting birds. We had them & they are fantastic! They alert you to the things you can't see, so you watch and wait until you can.
Repent, correct your mistakes or let the nature take its course. We've got what we deserved, because it's just consequences of our actions or actually of lack of actions against evil things.
The poor people who lived in the Appalachians didn't even know there was a depression. They had no money and very little else, so they didn't even notice. God blesses the poor with faith, love, knowledge, and skills. The kind of people he knows to be worthy of his Kingdom.
I HAVE thought about it---but feel trapped. I'm married to a lovely man who is a complete ostrich. Pretending everything is "just fine". I stay prayed up and I am a strongly spiritual person. I have prepped in ways I can and as you've mentioned with the food, water, other supplies. I even got a handgun (and ammo) and took the conceal carry course for my State---but the reality is, I am no markswoman. I am concerned for my adult kids, and of course, our one little grandson. I've had a good life, but my concerns are for the future of this Nation and the younger folks.
I completely understand. My husband thinks that T is going to become president and everything will be back to “normal “ again. I do the best I can to prepare and try to talk him into leaving the suburbs and go to the country.
I live in a Chicago suburb. I trust no one that lives around me. No one knows what I have. The only person who does is 1 family member who works in Chicago, but lives in Indiana. I'm basically on my own. The rest of my family have cut me off. And it was Jesus that came between us. So utterly sad, but they are prayed for every day. 9 grandbabies that have to live in this wicked world without their grandma. I'm the only one who has shared Jesus with all of them. I'm sure there are others who subscribe to this channel that are experiencing this very thing. Trust the Lord. He is our only hope.
Jesus is the Way the Truth and the Life!!! There will be no one else who can save you in the end!!! Thank-you for this video and telling the Truth!!! God keep us until the end !!! Amen 🙏🙏🙏🙌🙌🙌
A community of trustworthy, like minded neighbors as far from a major city as possible is the safest IMO. Being a lone wolf isn't safe no matter where you are.
I live in a remote area. I understand your thoughts, but having dogs, solar exterior cameras, solar PIR motion detectors, solar motion activated lights, night vision and thermal scopes, gives me a great advantage over any infiltrator. I have the advantage of being a trained and experienced combat vet, like each of my three 'neighbor's ' within three miles radius. We all have to live somewhere, I say the more the remote the better. In town, they can hide behind your garbage can. My wife and I chose to live remote for this reason. In town or even in tbe suburbs, you are on the front lines. However, you are right. It is our Savior Jesus that we rely on, not our preps! Thank you!!
We are living in very perilous times! The best we can do is prep, pray and look to the heavens for His soon return! This is not my home and I’m ready to see my Jesus!
I live in a rural area not one neighbors can see another. Drug dealers showed up and everything has to be locked everybody buys a gun whole neighborhood turns into trash
The most terrifying thing people should be concerned about are groups of people. Many people seem to be preparing alone, but when things kick off, people are going to seek safety in numbers.
The good people will come together eventually you have to remember the people that have been preparing are mainly the good ones the good ones that are trying to protect their family. It's not going to take a whole lot of raiding communities for people to band together and protect what's theirs. My only concern is people should be more prepared with self-defense tools and ammunition. This is one of my biggest concerns when it comes to s. t. h .f situations and being so close to the city is not a good thing.
I am focusing on my relationship with God. Look at Great Britain. It's already starting here. They will come for us...unless Trump wins and he's true to his word. I'm about 15% on that happening. Here in mn we have red flag laws. They will come for us at some point. It's ok. They can't take my soul. Try to bring others to Jesus. Fight while you can but in Faith.
You are right. My Mom’s family had a farm in Europe that was taken over during 2nd world war. Germans used it as headquarters. My Mom’s family were kept alive to look after them.
Really? Where in the New Testament did Jesus say that? Jesus is an example of how to live. He said that we are the same as him. That we are also sons of god, that we can do the same miracles that he did. And if you think that he's coming back, that's delusional. He was telling us that we are eternal. So many of his parables are misunderstood.
I live in a rural area and just about 4 months ago during the night I had an incident that I called for a sheriff. Let me just say I'm still waiting. Next time I don't think I'll call. I'm retired and I may not call myself a preper but I am prepared and I do not believe in showing what I have like I see a bunch of prepers do. I believe in stealth.
My property/house is fenced all the way around so if anyone comes around my dogs will bark and give me time to react … I have inside dogs and outside dogs! AND A HEDGE OF PROTECTION FROM GOD!!! 🙏🏼
A couple of years ago I moved from the big city to a very small (pop. 2000) town in NW TN, and I'm certain that I'm more safe here from SHTF. Certainly there are places of concealment where a sniper might "take me out" without warning, however the reality is that people in this very Christian area are, in general, not inclined to do such things. And, for those outsiders who may be so inclined, they are likely to be meet resistance getting into town. So many preppers are looking for perfect solutions, and they will not find that in this world. However, a person can sleep much better at night knowing that they are protected by multiple layers of imperfect solutions. Finally, I'll add that the great blessing of living in a rural area or very small town is not safety during SHTF, but rather it's the wonderful, tranquil quality of life that can be had on a daily basis.
Very True... that's the only thing i worry about. But to give me peace i pray over my property Psalm 91:9 IF you say, The Lord is my refuge, and you make the Most High your dwelling, no harm will overtake you, no disaster will come near your tent... Stay safe out there and pray pray pray that we will be protected.
I’d still rather take my chances in the country vs the cities. There’s more like minded people in the country than the cities and when fuel runs out those from the big city won’t walk 50 miles let alone 5 miles.
You cant live in fear you just have to stand in faith.. Proverbs 3:5 Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. 6 In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths.
Based on my recent ( 4 years) experience, you are absolutely right. Moreover, I wish to changed New York city life to my rural location because I start hating people. Nothing specific or personal, just the amount of them surrounding me. Permanent traffic, permanent car theft and inside vehicle rubbery , NYPD does not come even if you call 911 telling your car was burglarized. While settling on my new 67 acres I decided to go around and introduce myself to all surrounding neighbors : I met no one smiling face. One guy met me with a rifle in hands, unleashed black dog a Sheppard size and hand coughs on a belt. I just knocked down to the door wishing to tell they have a new neighbor - me. Indeed, it was my illusion that all Americans are friendly people and specifically those residing in rural areas , where the help is carrying an extra value. My fault, I was delusional. People's first response is - you are an enemy, not a friend. Their attitude really shocked me and ignited to recall of what Schreck said in a cartoon, " My swamp, me, nobody else". I'm almost 60 y.o. Ukrainian origin living in the USA for 26 years. I don't know if my face seems so spooky or my behavior to say "Hello" considered as a rudeness. I know , not all people in my area are like that, but my neighbors are tough, not friendly, and probably no one is gonna come to help me if something happened.
If you just divinely protected - you'll die happy not noticing what happened. If you physically protected too you could save yourself and people around you. Just flock together and help each other - that's the message God sends you in such times.
Tell that to all the children and women that have been kidnapped raped and murdered. Where's their divine intervention? How about all those that lose everything and have to live in the streets with no help, where's their divine intervention?
In 1992 Maurice Strong gave a speech at the Earth Summit in Rio de Janeiro. He was later interviewed and one of the questions asked was regarding the part of his speech in which Strong said one of the stated goals of Agenda 21 was to move people out of rural areas and into cities. Interviewer: " What if people don't want to move out of the countryside" Strong: "Then we'll just burn the damn forest down" We are not just up against desperate people who are left to their own wits and devices and just fighting to survive. There will be many who will be well equipped and funded to terrorize rural areas ... much like the 'summer of love' in 2020. People bussed in and supplied housing and food trucks( and piles of bricks), etc. This is an old and well documented goal of the Establishment.
These subjects only torment us and we begin to over catastrophize. I'm old, female and alone. What will be, will be. I only hope to be blessed to be with my Lord in Paradise. On Earth.
You're so right in all the points you just made. I've always said, "If you live in an area surrounded by forest or even surrounded by most rural landscapes, you have no idea who might be hidden out there watching you". And if anyone is especially out there hungry and going without food our perceived standards of morality become severely challenged. Then you can only guess who it is that's willing to extremely suffer in order to be a good neighbor. But you are especially right that our primary concern should be the saving of our souls and not the saving of our physical existence.
I can vouch for your opening statement. I own 80 acres of timbered land in rural Washington State. Recently people from the city bought property adjacent to my place. I've owned my place for over 20 years. As soon as they bought their property, they put up NO TRESPASSING signs all along the fence line pointed towards my place. Why!? I don't have any interest in their property. They are constantly shooting rifles there, in who knows what direction. What's even worse, they are Democrats.
Treasures are in heaven, where they are secure. And right you are: we are creatures of consumption -- the clue of our great need, of our fellow man and Our creator/saviour. Have we thanked Him for truckers, farmers, strong and willing workers in all jobs? There are a lot of good caring people still who are very concerned for the state of humanity. Lets remember them in our prayers
during a shtf, I would rather deal with a population of a small town of 1500 than 3 million in a tri county metro... ive lived in both and know the difference between the mentalities.
The ones that are preparing a lot may be a big target they will not come alone it will be groups or a gang ! Can we prepare ourselves to defend against that !! What can we do ?? They are gonna want your supply!! Missing a few meals will make people absolute CRAZY N EVIL !!!
I occasionally get the bug for a new puppy. Every year or so I check CL, local ads etc. For the large size dogs, it's mostly been labs, hunting dogs, mixes etc. But for the last two years, it suddenly was teeming in German Shepherds, everywhere I looked. I would love to have one but couldn't afford the price. But I found a GS and Rottie mix with a bit more of another breed. I'm not encouraging inner breeding but, the pups were there and I got one. Tucker was adopted at 8 weeks old in 2022 and is a spoiled, loyal dog. I feel safer and he's happy as a lark playing with my smaller dogs on my 8 acres. Anyone and everyone should have a dog, as long as they wan it, love it, have a proper place for it and can and WILL/DO take care of it. And for the record, overall, rural living is safer. But evil does what evil does and we can't hide under a rock. Have faith and live a life of freedom. Use your common sense, pay attention and pray thankfully and humbly.
"By eleven o’clock the next day we were well upon our way to the old English capital. Holmes had been buried in the morning papers all the way down, but after we had passed the Hampshire border he threw them down and began to admire the scenery. It was an ideal spring day, a light blue sky, flecked with little fleecy white clouds drifting across from west to east. The sun was shining very brightly, and yet there was an exhilarating nip in the air, which set an edge to a man’s energy. All over the countryside, away to the rolling hills around Aldershot, the little red and grey roofs of the farm-steadings peeped out from amid the light green of the new foliage. “Are they not fresh and beautiful?” I cried with all the enthusiasm of a man fresh from the fogs of Baker Street. But Holmes shook his head gravely. “Do you know, Watson,” said he, “that it is one of the curses of a mind with a turn like mine that I must look at everything with reference to my own special subject. You look at these scattered houses, and you are impressed by their beauty. I look at them, and the only thought which comes to me is a feeling of their isolation and of the impunity with which crime may be committed there.” “Good heavens!” I cried. “Who would associate crime with these dear old homesteads?” “They always fill me with a certain horror. It is my belief, Watson, founded upon my experience, that the lowest and vilest alleys in London do not present a more dreadful record of sin than does the smiling and beautiful countryside.” “You horrify me!” “But the reason is very obvious. The pressure of public opinion can do in the town what the law cannot accomplish. There is no lane so vile that the scream of a tortured child, or the thud of a drunkard’s blow, does not beget sympathy and indignation among the neighbours, and then the whole machinery of justice is ever so close that a word of complaint can set it going, and there is but a step between the crime and the dock. But look at these lonely houses, each in its own fields, filled for the most part with poor ignorant folk who know little of the law. Think of the deeds of hellish cruelty, the hidden wickedness which may go on, year in, year out, in such places, and none the wiser." ---Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson, from "The Adventure of the Copper Beeches"
Thank you. You hit the nail right on the head with this. If you don't have Jesus, you don't have anything. I watched other prepper videos and they had me scared to death. I had to quit watching them. I would talk to my father about this and he said that God will take care of us. I am so glad I saw this video.
Just living in the country has inherent dangers above and beyond just people that city life doesn't. That being said, if your reason for moving "off grid" into the country is to avoid people and their dangers. Then you must take a wholistic approach. Meaning a militaristic approach. Security, security, security....You can get dogs, you can not disturb the wildlife so it becomes your alarms...red squirrels for example. Set up trail cams, do patrols etc. If your sole purpose of "off grid" living is to protect yourself from people. Then you have to focus on that and make it your priority. It's all about prioritizing, and understanding why you're doing what you're doing. Living a militaristic lifestyle is not a comfortable life. We're not there yet, and may never get there. If we do, you will have to adapt to the changing environment. I've been to war. It wasn't like training. War is full time. It wears on you. Things to consider.
Rurual living is feels safer in terms of self-reliance and local community. It's so difficult where I'm from in England. I hope to live a life where I could rely on myself and my neighbours. There's nothing where I live. People would starve in a month. I'm wishing you well. You have a lot of wisdom.
Sorry about your brother dying... condolences. You're correct, only God can truly be for you when you keep your heart in the right place. When the crap goes down and it will eventually happen, faith in Jesus himself will be the ONLY thing we can count on. If need be, I honestly believe God can make you invisible to an enemy and keep you safe from harm to get you thru some very hard times coming... God speed friend and keep the faith.
I would call the Mike scenario devastatingly rural. It isn't just the sniper, it is the toothache, the hard pregnancy, the injury while working. The urban areas have all the supplies, hospitals, but the population will quickly exhaust the supplies and the predators are thicker. The suburbs are too close to the cities. It is the exurbs the small rural towns that have four roads in and out, give you the best bet of survival. Why the small towns? Land for food, a water supply, people with skills, a sense of community. Amen to pray to the God that created you, and forgave you. Be charitable, humble, merciful and just.
A huge thank you for being the one who finally speaks the truth. I have been saying this for years. I spent almost thirty years in the mountains of north carolina prepping my heart out. But then because of some tragedies that occurred i had to leave. However I soon realized that I would never have made it in those mountains with what's getting ready to happen. Like you said it only takes one. I'm now in a small city in FL, and staying very close to the Father and his Son and I feel safer here than I did with all the stuff that I collected for thirty years on a prepper farm. Thank you again. Ppl must repent and obey. There is only one way.
Criminals run in gangs. This is because they rely on each other for shared resources (yours) even though they are always at risk for the gang taking one of their own out. Criminals have nothing to lose. And if you're roving around you're safer because few will ever stay on your tail as a criminal group. This is where radios come in handy were people can call out they're under attack. Look at the south african farmer attacks. Even SA made having CB's and HAM radios illegal, these people can't call for help. What do the gangs do attacking South African farmers? they use RF jammers. This keeps them from getting a cell phone call out. Then days later the bodies are found. Being isolated where all your supplies are means you're a sitting target. So people need to know their turf, scan every morning with binoculars in all areas, have horses since gas only be handy for dirt bikes and ride the hills looking further out and back to home visually to see anything out of place. The old castles of Europe were an entire prepper community. They had the iron forge, meat processing livestock, rooms for people to live, weaponry for defense, and yet even castles could be raided. The prepper community needs to see themselves as a Mad Max type of group that seeks a community, but still know even those in that community will try to take over or take what people have. So LONG BEFORE any event, all preppers should get to know each other, find out who they're inviting over to whomever has the best set up. This means people will need to be able to do the work in the farm / yard while setting up fencing, putting up perimeter detection or even making firewood of the the trees closest to the house so the range of seeing anyone is too far to get a clean round off. Many buy radios hoping to communicate with others, but the radios will have people who stole someone's radio begging for resources, asking for help to get someone to say 'come to my place" The REAL problem is long go people knew if they marked out land, they were going to work it and only that, and knew everyone else would do the same. Now there's so many who don't have skills to cut wood, make soap, make concrete, forge iron out of the earth, etc. But we're all a greater target with resources for those who have them (I haven't started yet) at a homestead than foraging and on foot. On foot you're safer but run out of supplies faster. This is why people need to form trusted groups of peers, and maybe start building a castles or homes with cinder-block. Fire is the easiest way to attack a homestead.
I’ve read every kind of post apocalyptic book. From plagues to nuclear war. Yeah it was all fiction, but the one thing I noticed in all of them was the protagonist in the story was always traveling and always came across a prepper house where the people were gone or dead and they ended up prepping for others in the end. Just saying.
The Lord himself said , “Except a corn of wheat fall into the ground and die, it abideth alone, but if it die it bringeth forth much fruit. He that loveth his life shall lose it; and he that hateth his life in this world shall keep it unto life eternal.
Listen, friend. If it's our time to go, we go and nothing will stop that. I have lived alone in remote Indian jungles and felt protected by our Creator. Just relax and TRUST otherwise you will attract all the things you fear.
Solution: attack tiger. Sort of kidding. But a man in South Africa got tired of home invasion/robberies. He rescued two tiger cubs and built beautiful fenced areas around his house, and they've been a deterrent for years...plus peacocks and a large pack of dogs.
Amen. God Bless you Kevin. We are praying for the USA, I hope things do not get worse, but it is written in the bible the things that will come to earth. I started little by little to buy can foods etc... we live in Los Angeles, and it got very dangerous here, just on Saturday there was a shooting one street down to our place, and we do not live in a bad neighborhood. I told my family we might have to leave for my country and get a property in the countryside. In the meantime, I will continue praying for all, I will not stop praying. GOD IS GOOD.
Yes Harris county is full of crime thanks Hidalgo. I took went looking for land thinking country is safer then suburbs. Not true. When you get in your 60s 70s. You will not make it in country living. If you fall. Break a leg or an arm. You will suffer. You have no ambulance service. Here I live by the best hospitals. Best health care. I'm stocked for 5 years him on a little 1\4. Piece of land. I can see people coming in I know my neighbors. I see everything. We used to think like all you other people. I love your videos. And what you say is true. Be careful. Safety in numbers. I'm glad I never purchased any land. I'm fine right here.
Martial law will order preppers to give up their stores or face severe consequences. From sat images , they know where everyone is that has fled to the woods.
I'm hopeful that we have found a good balance of living in a rural area yet in a community with about 100 homes. We're on top of a ridge that is inaccessible from one side and only one road through on the other side. Several military and law enforcement vets, several doctors, everyone well armed and well stocked. We'll block the road off on either end if the marauders come. It's about all we can do besides trusting Jesus.
Generally, one is safer in rural areas. When SHTF in a city, food sources are limited, travel congested with dangerous hungry people, gangs are already formed, criminals are more numerous, the chance of death from typhus, cholera or other diseases in the city when the death rate skyrockets is far in excess of ANYTHING one will see in rural areas. Is it completely safe? No. But safer. In addition, if one is a rural person living in a rural area, with generations of knowledge of survival and geography one has a HUGE advantage over ANYONE recreationally rural or a half starved, travel weary displaced city dweller. Rural properties should have 100m of clearing all around, routes in bookie trapped when SHTF, low visibility and main routes watched. Though many say they cannot trust their neighbours, my experience of rural people is they will work to a common good, they don’t mind putting a week of graft in to put up fence posts, excavate areas and otherwise - WORK. Face it, by the time a city dweller has made it out of there, walked miles, been unable to carry enough food in weight to get them 2 weeks out from a city, they might make it 300 miles maximum and even less in mountainous terrain or winter cold/snow…. they are unlikely to get to you or if they do they will be much diminished.
❤ Isaiah 26:20 The smell of food cooking or fire will call in the wild beasts. Light in a dark world is easy to see . Large (trained dogs )can. quietly alert you .
Finally!! You told it how it is, sir. Jesus led me to give up my preps and downsize almost 2 years ago. Skills are the most valuable prep, arm yourselves with knowledge! And most of all, arm yourselves with faith and the Lord ❤
Was delighted to get this video- I’ve wondered how you’re doing! I used to watch your channel a few years ago. You sent me a camp cooker for winning something- I was so touched! God bless you and thank you for sharing this. 🙏🏼❤️
I wouldn't be out there in the wilderness for the safety. I would be out there for the wild game fish and water. I'd rely on God's grace and what wisdom he gave me for protection.
Also winter clothing including the best winter boots you can get your hands on. Galvanized steel pails/buckets too. God Bless and Good Luck to you and your family.
Yep - when cities collapse, food runs out, violence for the defenseless is fatal & competition among the ruthless is brutal, the territorial losers will move into the more rural areas - those marauders will prey upon the isolated and vastly outnumbered AT WILL
Thin trees at 400 yards, set trip wires at man height, make hidden dugouts, train with them, and keep more dogs that can stay out overnight. monitor trail cams, check daily for fresh track, and be ready to act on them. Most of all bring in your like-minded.
I totally feel something awful is coming. I often wonder if God puts that in our souls. A way to protect ourselves. I trust in him and his provisions but I also feel we need to do our due diligence. I 100% believe they have installed attackers all across our Country. God be with us all.
As a disabled man,the last year have given me confirmation that in most instances involving society and people,it’s absolutely a must to live rural. However being too far away from emergency support is the prep that is needed.
In pretty much all of the scenarios that can happen when the excrement hits the rotating blades, the only emergency services is YOU, as in whatever you and your surroundings can provide. That can include community as well.
my property is backed up to a large area of woods. Thats exactly why I purchased a thermal scope to at least be able to scan suspected areas for possible threats.
Matthew 6:25-26 I agree with you 100% Kevin. If people think they would be in control of a situation they need to read about Ruby Ridge in Idaho and Levoy Finicum in Oregon, that would wake you up!
I live rural.... but I only think rural living is truly "safer" if you're REALLY out in the middle of nowhere. Like some remote mountainside in the Rockies, far out desert, or up in nowhere Alaska areas. Just don't get sick or severely injured out there lol 🤞 That said, most places rural are at least somewhat of a buffer from the major masses.
What far too many folks living 'Rural' don't give enough consideration towards (And thus, don't prepare for), is- Just WHERE are all those in the cities, who quickly go through their very limited resources, go? They're not just going to sit down IN their cities, and die. They're going to swarm across the landscape, which means packs/mobs of them WILL be visiting folks in the rural/countrysides.
Some one mentioned Alert Birds, like peacocks but a flocknof geese will sound the alarm and the big males attack intruders.... and they forage most of their food.
This is a very dark video. NYC was much worse in the 70s and it never came to what you are concerned about. In the past when things were bad rural America saw more cattle theft because they could get money for them and I got news for you, there are plenty of thieves in rural America. We do not need to import them from the city. America has an extremely efficient food distribution system. If the govt lets the food industry people do their jobs food will get to the cities and keep people at bay. I think we are a ways away from what you are concerned about. Regards.
Our colonist ancestors depended on each other for cooperation in defense, working fields, building.....They were not amoral to the level of our society, and they weren't being overrun by tens of millions of invaders. Many of us don't have the slightest chance on our own, but could be helpful in a group. Everything you're saying has been obvious to me for many years. It is sad that more can't come together in the spirit of the beginning phrase of the 2nd item in the Bill of Rights. Great advice about manual items. Hard times are here, barbarism around the corner.
I already figured that out and decided to prep differently. If I have a light on or burn a fire, it’s obvious where I am. So now I endure the cold to learn what clothing keeps me warmest and fast as often as possible. Toughen up.
I'm just splurge on things which make my job easier to enjoy them while I can. Really starting to appreciate some everyday things which are possible thanks to our civilization. If no gas or electricity - then back to manual labor which I could do but not enjoying too much because it's quite hard on my body. About strangers - get a dog. It'll warn you about everything lurking around.
