Superstorm & Doomsday Preppers

[jstar]

On National Geographic.

Doomsday Preppers explores the lives of otherwise ordinary Americans who are preparing for the end of the world as we know it. Unique in their beliefs, motivations, and strategies, preppers will go to whatever lengths they can to make sure they are prepared for any of life’s uncertainties. And with our expert’s assessment, they will find out their chances of survival if their worst fears become a reality.

[Howie]

On National Geographic. Doomsday Preppers explores the lives of otherwise ordinary Americans who are preparing for the end of the world as we know it. Unique in their beliefs, motivations, and strategies, preppers will go to whatever lengths they can to make sure they are prepared for any of life’s uncertainties. And with our expert’s assessment, they will find out their chances of survival if their worst fears become a reality.

um....Didn't they used to be called mormons?

[waarmstrong]

I first read that as morons, rather than Mormons -- I agree on both counts.

[Howie]

I first read that as morons, rather than Mormons -- I agree on both counts.

Don't be too loud with that. When the dung really hits the fan, it's nice to know which house has a two year supply of food inside.

[waarmstrong]

They also usually have a two year supply of ammunition.

Being a prepper is like buying a life insurance policy that pays off only if you are crushed by an elephant.

[Howie]

I think we're diverging. The Mormons aren't instructed to have a two year supply of ammo. Just enough to kill their neighbors to save the food surplus.

[tihzho]

Maybe the storm is so strong that it will physically dislodge Quebec. Only can only hope, right?

hahahaha

[sul1995]

Perhaps the best 'preppers' for the flood got out with their booty in tow well ahead of the flooding. Wouldn't that make them the best preppers?

They must have gotten into a ship and sailed out into the sea before the flood. In Noah's time and in the movie 2012 (if I remember correctly), the whole earth is flooded (there is no dry land).

[sul1995]

eh...?

Which one? Some may think the preppers are crazy, to enjoy watching the show, maybe one has to be a little crazy too. But regarding Indonesia, you will not understand it unless you have experienced the May 1998 riots in Jakarta. A "perfect storm" is now brewing, we have several elections and campaigning for the Presidential election will start next year. There is plan to cut subsidy for fuel & electricity which will cause inflation. Labor unions are demanding, with threat of mass protests, unreasonable salary increases of up to 90% in Jakarta and more than 100% in Bekasi. Unemployment will go up, and more will fall into poverty. More poverty means social unrest, not to mention problems now with religious radicals and weak government.

[Nimbus]

I believe in being prepared, but only for garden variety disasters like storms, tornadoes, and extra heavy snow. This means having enough food and water for 3 days. It probably takes 3 days to consume everything in my fridge anyway. During winter I got a little bag in the car with emergency blankets, socks, water, energy bars, sterno cans, first aid kit, and other knick knacks. The bag would help if the car gets stuck for hours in a blizzard. I also have a Victorinox Swisstool with me whenever I have my trousers on (except in airports and planes).

So today the official term is preppers eh? It used to be survivalists. I got no problem with these people, as long as they don't become completely unhinged and start acting out the doomsday when it doesn't come.
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