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Morse Code - not a bad idea - it saved the day in the movie Independence Day! I realize I'm typing on a computer connected to the internet, but there may be a time when we'll not have all this electronic connectivity, which is one of the reasons we've kept our home landline phone. An immediate shutdown of all cellular communications has been established as protocol in the event of another terrorist attack. Bombs can be set off with cell phones and this was announced by the government not too long after 9/11. Jade commented on this and cell service will be shut off in the event of a regional or national emergency. It's already planned.

We have a hand crank radio/flash light and a portable CB radio. I've had the CB for years. It still works great, has a magnetic antenna and works from a car battery. Things I've recently added to my "Wish List" are a portable solar power pack, a ham radio, and more rechargable batteries.

I'm sure some reading this will think I'm one of the most paranoid people in this country. But they haven't walked in my shoes and lived 3 weeks with no electricity and a toddler after Hurricane Hugo. They may not have lived out in the country, with no money for food, and had to fish and grow veggies. They may not have lived through a snow/ice storm with no heat.

Proofreading this, I appreciate my life experiences a little more. They have prepared me for things yet to come.


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As a child i always had this feeling that the world is going to end like Mad Max movie, as i became an adult i thought i had a wierd tick with making sure my pantry is stock full with food, in case something happens you never know, thats what i always say. We don�t have it so easy here coming across guns and amo. or any type of weapon for that matter, i do have my sling shot, the way i see it it�s better than nothing. As for other survival things i�m going to start putting them together, to set aside. I will tell no one what i�m doing, i told my husband before it might be good if we had a underground bunker, he just looked at me like i�m loosing it, but i will have to try and talk him into making something of the sort.


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Flower there are many things you can do without firearms to protect yourself. A watch dog, bow and arrows, if allowed. A good idea would be taking a self defense class. If you're feeling vulnerable, this might help. Many organizations sponsor such classes and some may be free or at little charge.

If you live in or near a big city, network and find someone in the country with whom you can establish a mutually beneficial relationship now. These take time to build. But in being helpful, i.e. with the garden, house maintenance, putting up food, you're not only learning, you're establishing your value as a member of close knit groups which always spring up in times of crises.


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I was out in the yard earlier and finally realized something. I'm probably the last one to put this together.

I do watch the news, perhaps too much. But I don't rely on one source. I check with AP, CNN, FOX, BBC, etc and compare their presentation and information. There is "spin" but in comparing, I get a clearer picture. As others have stated here, the news is not/will not be reliable for truthful, accurate reporting of what's really going on. I firmly believe there will be censorship. Whether it's to reduce panic or hide the facts, the efforts will backfire. We've grown too accustomed to instant communication. When that flow is cut, panic will reign despite any attempts by the government to lessen it.

But what I realized this morning is some in the media are trying to get a message out and prepare us for things possibly to come. Here in the US, over a few years, there has been a dramatic increase in "survival" TV shows and movies. They include guys out in the woods, docudramas set in a pandemic, reality shows like Swamp People and The Colony. There are so many because there is an expanding audience.

Those of us with some level of ability are familiar with the dread and anxiety. We've had to learn to deal with it over the years. Many without recognized abilities are feeling it too. It's that heavy, pervasive. Watching these shows and learning survival skills perhaps provides some sense of security.

It's hard, but I watch them to glean information. I'm hoping the new Swamp People show will have good information. There are many swamps in the South, and my Grandfather grew up in one. Maybe I can reclaim knowledge not shared and now lost in our family.


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One thing I HIGHLY recommend to everyone...is to place emphasis on forming or joining a network. Not just one network, but several...even if they are (x) miles from each other. Some of you reading this are thinking that you don't have any survival skills...which means no one will want you to join their network(s). That thought would be wrong! Meaning, a legitimate network manager will be able to recognize and utilize EVERYONES talents...even if they are hidden talents. The upcoming events will be very tuff but very survivable. We will be taking a huge step back wards on the technology highway. For some of you that will be okay! :-) Anyway, what I'm trying to do now is give scenarios from my visions and then apply multiple reactive plans for which individuals can use as a template of sort. Thank you for your patience...

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...ALSO...I've been meaning to comment in regards to everyone's productive and positive responses to this topic. You've probably heard this quote a million times, but I'm going to say it again... "Your single most affective TOOL is your MIND!" Now what's even better than one mind...are several minds working in tandem...as a team! Caul 01/25/1969 @ 13:07 hrs

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Here are a few Executive Orders that will be activated during a [b]State of Emergency[/b]...which by the way almost happened on 9/11. There are new EO's in the process of being voted in...but for now, these are going to be of importance to your planning. [b]Executive Order Number 12148[/b] created the Federal Emergency Management Agency that is to interface with the Department of Defense for civil defense planning and funding. An "emergency czar" was appointed. FEMA has only spent about 6 percent of its budget on national emergencies. The bulk of their funding has been used for the construction of secret underground facilities to assure continuity of government in case of a major emergency, foreign or domestic. [b]Executive Order Number 12656[/b] appointed the National Security Council as the principal body that should consider emergency powers. This allows the government to increase domestic intelligence and surveillance of U.S. citizens and would restrict the freedom of movement within the United States and grant the government the right to isolate large groups of civilians. The National Guard could be federalized to seal all borders and take control of U.S. air space and all ports of entry. Here are just a few Executive Orders associated with FEMA that would suspend the Constitution and the Bill of Rights. These Executive Orders have been on record for nearly 30 years and could be enacted by the stroke of a Presidential pen: [b]EXECUTIVE ORDER 10990[/b] allows the government to take over all modes of transportation and control of highways and seaports. [b]EXECUTIVE ORDER 10995[/b] allows the government to seize and control the communication media. [b]EXECUTIVE ORDER 10997[/b] allows the government to take over all electrical power, gas, petroleum, fuels and minerals. [b]EXECUTIVE ORDER 10998[/b] allows the government to take over all food resources and farms. [b]EXECUTIVE ORDER 11000[/b] allows the government to mobilize civilians into work brigades under government supervision. [b]EXECUTIVE ORDER 11001[/b] allows the government to take over all health, education and welfare functions. [b]EXECUTIVE ORDER 11002[/b] designates the Postmaster General to operate a national registration of all persons. [b]EXECUTIVE ORDER 11003[/b] allows the government to take over all airports and aircraft, including commercial aircraft. [b]EXECUTIVE ORDER 11004[/b] allows the Housing and Finance Authority to relocate communities, build new housing with public funds, designate areas to be abandoned, and establish new locations for populations. [b]EXECUTIVE ORDER 11005[/b] allows the government to take over railroads, inland waterways and public storage facilities. [b]EXECUTIVE ORDER 11051[/b] specifies the responsibility of the Office of Emergency Planning and gives authorization to put all Executive Orders into effect in times of increased international tensions and economic or financial crisis. [b]EXECUTIVE ORDER 11310[/b] grants authority to the Department of Justice to enforce the plans set out in Executive Orders, to institute industrial support, to establish judicial and legislative liaison, to control all aliens, to operate penal and correctional institutions, and to advise and assist the President. [b]EXECUTIVE ORDER 11049[/b] assigns emergency preparedness function to federal departments and agencies, consolidating 21 operative Executive Orders issued over a fifteen year period. [b]EXECUTIVE ORDER 11921[/b] allows the Federal Emergency Preparedness Agency to develop plans to establish control over the mechanisms of production and distribution, of energy sources, wages, salaries, credit and the flow of money in U.S. financial institution in any undefined national emergency. It also provides that when a state of emergency is declared by the President, Congress cannot review the action for six months. The Federal Emergency Management Agency has broad powers in every aspect of the nation.

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Wow...

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We have WAY TOO MANY Federal Agencies with WAY TOO MUCH Power and Authority.


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...and boy are they ready to use it. I'm not a weak person, but I sure don't want to go thru everything that is going to happen. I've had a pretty tough life and have been working toward a better second half. By the looks of things, there are even darker things to look forward to!

So, here is my question. Having a chronic illness, I have become reliant on meds just to be able to do everyday things -- something I have been dead set against, as my disdain for pharmaceutical companies runs deep (my karma ran over my dogma...?) What will happen to our medical system? Will we still have access to the medications that we need, or will this become a means of population control and to control the ill and defenseless?

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