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TriTorch's avatar

Civilization, goes and old maxim, is never more than three meals away from barbarism—once the food deliveries stop, so does law and order. Therefore, the baseline of preparedness is as follows:

Become your own farmer. A garden in every lawn should be standard. You can no longer trust anything from a corporation, so cutting out reliance on a retailer is a good place to start thinking about your resiliency. ‘Incorporated’ City water isn’t viable either for its quality or reliability, so wells must be dug (there is no resource more important in your life than clean water, hands down).

Beyond that, start stitching together webs of alliances with your neighbors for resiliency, defense, and resource sharing (they might grow what you do not and vice versa)—put the “common unity” back in community, and get control of those town councils and school boards. Finally: stop eating, listening to, and watching things that are bad for your mind, body, and spirit, and, if so inclined, spend a good chunk of your time on your knees each day.

Excerpt from https://tritorch.substack.com/p/united-we-stand-divided-we-fall

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Nancy in NC's avatar

I found it interesting that the author starts with "the system is rigged" and then later tells us to vote. I've been voting for more than 50 years, and things have got progressively worse. Those we vote for are owned by the rich and powerful. Calling your representatives in Congress is a waste of time. One of my senators is the largest recipient of Big Pharma handouts. Do you think he will vote to confirm Robert Kennedy?

I'm too old to do much more than ride out the storm. I still do a small garden and support my local farmer. Trying not to spend money with those who hold the keys is difficult, as those who hold the keys now own almost every avenue, directly or indirectly.

I have spent the last 20 years trying to wake up the asleep. I doubt that one person opened their eyes to reality. People only wake up on their own; usually when it becomes too painful to remain asleep.

To say that I'm cynical and disheartened is an understatement. All I can do is trudge on and not comply as much as possible. And pray.

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