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I really wish we had distinct words for "being ready for a disaster that might reasonably happen" versus "making a core part of your identity the idea that civi
by pjc50 2y ago
I really wish we had distinct words for "being ready for a disaster that might reasonably happen" versus "making a core part of your identity the idea that civil order might collapse, and gleefully anticipating being able to shoot people in the street without fear of law enforcement", because it feels like there's quite a wide spectrum there.
Being in California and preparing for wildfires and earthquakes for the few days before the civil authorities reassert themselves and things return to "normal"? A good idea. Anticipating an incident which collapses civil authorities beyond the point at which they can recover? Not only does this feel psychologically unhealthy I think it also ties into pro-collapse politics that actively speed up this outcome. Also tied into the deep American fear of that which pervades everything.
- ghaff 2y agoI’ve heard things like having a grab bag or an evac bag and things along those lines. The more common model than the pandemic is that you have to hightail it out of Dodge in your car in a hurry.
- theshrike79 2y agoOver here in the cold Nordics I always keep warm blankets and at least two ways to make a fire in a small bag in my car. The fire is just a bunch of (waterproof) matches and a few cheap Bic lighters and a german military stove from an army surplus store. Cost me maybe 8€ a decade ago.
- ghaff 2y agoIn northern climes it’s really good idea to hav a kit in your car if you have a winter breakdown or go off the road for some reason.