Clowns.... you know, Circus people.... small hands....[squirms]

Seriously though, haven't we had enough of "fear"? I thought we prepped so that we wouldn't have to lay awake worrying about the nonsense that the media is forever feeding us. One more thing covered, one less thing to worry about.

I get that fear is a healthy response in a "flight or fight" sense of the meaning. Being anxious about the shit that airs on news every night will just put you into an early grave from ulcers. Dr. Antsy's prescription for this anxiety is a sound dose of skepticism with a pragmatism chaser. Ask yourself who benefits from the news story you are consuming? Who benefits from the public being "afraid"?

My two bits, (shave and a haircut not included)

Antsy

I am not in fear of anything, but with current situation in the international community; I think the most immediate threat is a nuclear warhead being shot down by US counter attack over North American air space. This will affect not just US alone but if high enough, the emp energy from it can travel almost all over the world. We would feel it sooner since we are the close neighbor of the USA. This is what i feel that would be the top priority of our prep at the moment if you ask me. I am just a regular guy, so go research yourself. Thats my 2¢ thank-you.

In order to create an EMP, a nuclear device must explode in the atmosphere. The chances of NK a) creating a missile capable device, b) getting it off the ground, c) pointing it in the right direction and d) getting it on target are, IMO, somewhere between 'slim' and 'anorexic'. And even if they did manage all that, the American taxpayers have paid for a defensive shield, and they would want to see it in action, to make sure they're getting 'bang for their buck', if you'll excuse a terrible pun, and if it doesn't work then heads will roll!

This is posturing, and sabre-rattling. It's "Our Beloved" showing his people that he's a tough guy. Once someone gives him a large slice of cake he'll settle down again.... 🙄

Things to consider before you dismiss the threat from North Korea...
http://beforeitsnews.com/israel/2013/03/israeli-media-north-korea-has-super-emp-weapon-that-can-knockout-the-entire-us-2441606.html

Food for thought.

JAB

Things to consider before you dismiss the threat from North Korea...
http://beforeitsnews.com/israel/2013/03/israeli-media-north-korea-has-super-emp-weapon-that-can-knockout-the-entire-us-2441606.html

Food for thought.

JAB

"Russians are in North Korea helping them develop a Super-EMP nuclear warhead."

Now that's just plain cheating! Still, those Russians are sneaky. They may be selling the NK's a drum filled with stale doughnuts.

Time to build that Faraday cage, though, Just In Case.... :geek:

If you think NK is not capable then you are wrong.
No particular target is needed also. Just need it in the air over central NA and the S will HTF.

The reason we prep is because of this kind of real threat(s) so don't rule them out just yet. I got nothing against them but USA does and we are the ones standing in front of the fan watching how USA and NK will work out their differences.

From my understanding and dont hate me for my opinion but USA is a bully and wants control of everything and have best of everything. They have been bullying NK since the war ended there. So it's natural that NK hates USA. Even thought NK is wrong with their pursuit to power, they should work together more cooperatively rather than condemning without offerring a hand. And if they are hell bent on war and destruction, well i hope our preps dont go to waste and help our country recover what humanity we have left and rebuild a more loving world without those kinds of terror and destruction.

If you think NK is not capable then you are wrong.

I'll take your warning to heart.

Crap...

http://www.zerohedge.com/news/2013-04-02/last-symbol-inter-korea-cooperation-falls-north-bans-south-gaeseong

"In accordance to the principles of Doublethink, it does not matter if the war is not real, or when it is, that victory is not possible. The war is not meant to be won. It is meant to be continuous. The essential act of modern warfare is the destruction of the produce of human labor. A hierarchical society is only possible on the basis of poverty and ignorance. In principle, the war effort is always planned to keep society on the brink of starvation. The war is waged by the ruling group against its own subjects. And its object is not victory over Eurasia or Eastasia, but to keep the very structure of society intact."

Emmanuel Goldstein

Jimmeny Crickets people! In 1934 it was clear that we were being played. North Korea? Taliban? Iran? Russia? Heads up! Eyes forward!

It's probably not a coincident that most (all?) of the recessions/depressions of the last century were ended with an "important" war. I wonder who's making the money on all those bullets and all that reconstruction. I'm guessing you'll find all the big names of American, British, and European Families (and soon to be Russian Oligarchs) amongst the list of shareholders.

The Bush Family empire profited from both the peace and then the war cuz them texans are smrt budiness men!

The NK war threat is at the top of the list. Its hard to prep for a nuc. Once the first bullet (or missle) hits it could be a free for all and all the silent countries will get in on the blow the us to hell wagon

The biggest fear in my mind is not the weather, volcano's, North Korea, or little green men in their saucers. I worry about being able to collect my family in order to bug out and also leaving everything behind. My next worry is to what extent I will go to protect my family, fort,food ect. from desperate individuals that might happen by my location.

Just food for thought regarding NK. Not sure how long ago 2-3 years China talked out shooting down a satellite. The US lined up expert after expert and the general consensus was maybe they would have the technology in 5 years, Think it was two months later and they hit it first shot, makes ya wonder about them there experts huh?

"Fear" isn't the word I will choose, instead I would say "concern". Appropriate measures are being taken on my part to insulate myself from global economic collapse that is not only a certainty but has already started. In several posts (and I do know I must sound like a broken record by now) I have mentioned that due to Canada's reliance on resource exports we are far from immune to other (US mostly) economies collapsing. Brian Lilly sums it up quite well:
http://canadafreepress.com/index.php/article/54142

I'm probably most concerned about "family" like ReadyToGo, even though I'm "single."

#1. I would like to know that my youngest step-son, the DIL and the grand-kids in Lethbridge, AB are looked after.
Economically, they are in for a world of hurt, as they have a large mortgage, which includes a large chuck of student loans.
Yes, he did some RCMP training, but then bailed, as he later found out he wouldn't be able to get a desired re-location
(I warned him on that one, but he wouldn't listen).

#2. Next, I'd like to know that my brother and his "large" extended family are looked after back in Ontario. I know right now they aren't prepared, even though they live in a "rural" area. He's got his business, and the oldest nephew who works for him can take of himself but I doubt the oldest could step in to look after the others. I could see the other two nephews becoming preppers but I've yet to talk to them about it. The second oldest nephew and his wife have two young children, so they could become motivated .... The youngest works IT and he has a similar outlook as myself, to a degree, but he's too "geeky" to be relied upon in the outdoors. They are fortunate that my SIL is a nurse, and not one slight of build.

#3. As for my ex' and her oldest step-son, I'm not worried. She can take care of herself; I'm not being cold here. She's got training and experience, enough so to back me into a corner - I won't hit/hurt a woman (female/child) unless that same person is threatening fatal harm to me or a loved one. Her oldest step-son is a mountain-man type, and has lived off the land before; he'll be fine.

#4. Friends .... Can't really take the whole world upon my shoulders. Have to look out for number #1, right? Besides, I have a plan in that regard.
i. If I'm back in Ontario when the SHTF, I ensure family is good or help them set up and fortify. Then, I start contacting friends ....
ii. If I'm here in Edmonton, I attempt contact with both family in Lethbridge and Preppersaurus in BC. I decide the plan(s) to enable.
iii. If I'm travelling (on vacation or business), I attempt contact with family and Preppersaurus, and enable evac plan(s).

Finally, I do have "concerns" similar to BelowTheRadar, and been making "plans" to ensure survival after any economic collapse. But, the ex' will have to learn to live without spousal support, and with whatever she had in the bank ... which will be gone in such a scenario. 😮