The rise of survivalism?

RallyJon · 09-01-2005, 10:59 AM

I can't help but think that civilized society across the U.S. is taking a hard look at what's going on down south and beginning to doubt the speed and efficacy with which law enforcement would protect them in the event of an emergency.

I wonder if there are any good resources for soft, overcivilized, Porsche driving suburbanites who are starting to think about angry mobs wandering by in the aftermath of a natural disaster, terrorist attack, or anything else that distracts law enforcement for a few days.

And until that time, it might be a good idea to see which public companies are best positioned to benefit from this likely phenomenon.

tabs · 09-01-2005, 11:13 AM

Does NOBODY remember the 1992 LA RIOT.....that was when POlice Chief Gates told the LAPD to stand down...to let the citizens see what happens when they are not around to keep the people in their place....

I woulda thought Gun Control would be a dead issue after seeing what happened in 1992...but noooo.....

Rikao4 · 09-01-2005, 11:19 AM

think these will get an increase in sales,
Remington,Smith&Wesson, that shotgun co.Itacha (sp ?)
and some of those survival gear outfits, but it really depends on how far out of control this will go...Mad Max's here we come
rika

einreb · 09-01-2005, 11:25 AM

Shotgun for the home and a glock for when I go cycling and those tards in suv's with W stickers try to run me off the road. I'm starting to think the 9mm isn't going to give me enough stopping power and its time to step up to a .45

-Bernie

gaijindabe · 09-01-2005, 11:38 AM

Jon: Is it the gangs from Philly you are worried about, or the Amish coming to take over once the lights go out?? You will be playing by their rules then and it wont be a fair fight!

RallyJon · 09-01-2005, 11:47 AM

Certainly the people with the most to fear would be the "house on the hill" situations bordering iffy areas, where the poor folks know that's where the money is.

A local example: when I had an apt. in Chestnut Hill (part of Philly, very nice but just a mile or two from some serious slums) there were constant problems with bad guys coming out to mug people and rob houses, since Chestnut Hill was a very visable area of wealth. In a crisis, it would be first on the hit list.

It's like the nice houses in New Orleans. All the scumbags know where they are and I'd be surprised if any of those houses were left untouched.

TSNAPCRACKLEPOP · TSNAPCRACKLEPOP's Garage

i think ithica went under years ago

gaijindabe · 09-01-2005, 11:52 AM

Thank goodness for the Second Amendment and broad based revenge fantasies based on generations of B movies.

I for one am scared of the un-dead. Brooklyn is full of them and they will rise as the gas runs out...

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Originally posted by einreb
Shotgun for the home and a glock for when I go cycling and those tards in suv's with W stickers try to run me off the road. I'm starting to think the 9mm isn't going to give me enough stopping power and its time to step up to a .45

-Bernie

Sounds like you live in a movie man. I can't imagine being that scared all the time, but then I don't choose to live in Chicago. Is it really that dangerous?

einreb · 09-01-2005, 12:04 PM

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Originally posted by dmoolenaar
Sounds like you live in a movie man. I can't imagine being that scared all the time, but then I don't choose to live in Chicago. Is it really that dangerous?

You can get further with a kind word and a gun than you can with just a kind word.

tabs · 12:08 PM

He11 a Glock or Colt 1911 ain't gona cut it when the ***** hits the fan...your gona need firepower thats why I put my TRUST in my AR, AK and M1 Garand...and for close in work a Win 97 Riot gun with OO.......Have a nice fkin day

competentone · 09-01-2005, 12:08 PM

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Originally posted by einreb
You can get further with a kind word and a gun than you can with just a kind word.

But, but....I thought you couldn't have any guns in Chicago????

einreb · 09-01-2005, 12:13 PM

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Originally posted by competentone
But, but....I thought you couldn't have any guns in Chicago????

I'm a treasury officer.

gaijindabe · 09-01-2005, 12:16 PM

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Originally posted by tabs
Have a nice fkin day

I love it!

einreb · 09-01-2005, 12:22 PM

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Originally posted by tabs
Have a nice fkin day

You talking to me?!?!?

I'm up with the sun, put in 10 miles at 6:30 pace, close 7 figure deals, and own the fuch out of a granny smith apple before you even get out of bed.

tabs · 09-01-2005, 12:25 PM

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Originally posted by einreb
You talking to me?!?!?

I'm up with the sun, put in 10 miles at 6:30 pace, close 7 figure deals, and own the fuch out of a granny smith apple before you even get out of bed.

Yeah Punk ....I'm talkin to ya.....He11 I eat a Burffet everyday can ya match that.....

tabs · 09-01-2005, 12:27 PM

and Punk I get up at NOON......

thrown_hammer · 09-01-2005, 12:33 PM

“I will survive” is playing on the radio right now……Weird.

einreb · 09-01-2005, 12:33 PM

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and Punk I get up at NOON......

crap. my first genuine attempt at trolling in the OT forum and I get distracted by TABS and o\/\/ned.

-Bernie

TSNAPCRACKLEPOP · TSNAPCRACKLEPOP's Garage

i bet thats "HIGH NOON" to you!!!!!!!!!!