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10 Things That The Egypt Riots Can Teach Us About What Happens When Society Breaks Down
One Patriot's Thoughts ^ | 2/5/11 | onemansthoughts

Posted on 02/05/2011 9:49:32 PM PST by Kartographer

1 When society breaks down, people look for whatever weapons they can find. Over this past week, abandoned police stations throughout Egypt have been stripped of their arsenals by looters.

2 When society breaks down, nobody is safe. Average Egyptians “armed with sticks and razors” have formed vigilante groups to protect their homes from the crazed looters that have emerged during the rioting.

3 When society breaks down, you better protect your women and children. At least 60 rapes have been officially reported since the rioting began. The unofficial number is surely far higher than that.

4 When society breaks down, criminals do not fear the law. There are reports that at least 4 prisons have been attacked and that thousands of convicts have escaped into the streets.

5 When society breaks down, authoritarian governments begin hoarding food. The Telegraph is reporting that governments throughout the Middle East and North Africa have started stockpiling huge amounts of food in response to all the rioting that has been going on.

6 When society breaks down, food shortages can happen shockingly fast. As commerce has been brought to a standstill in Egypt, serious shortages of some of the most important basic food staples are starting to be reported. Many families in Egypt only have enough food to be able to survive for a couple more days.

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Some good food for thought.
1 posted on 02/05/2011 9:49:33 PM PST by Kartographer
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To: Kartographer

Mark for tomorrow.


2 posted on 02/05/2011 9:50:50 PM PST by Lakeshark (Thank a member of the US armed forces for their sacrifice)
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To: ChocChipCookie; FromLori; blam; Noumenon

“But take away their creature comforts, deprive them of food, sleep, sonic showers, put their
lives in jeopardy over an extended period of time and those friendly, intelligent, wonderful people...will become as nasty and as violent as the most blood-thirsty klingon.”
Quark from: The Siege of AR-558 (#7.8)” (1998)

Those that wish can download the latest version of my Preparedness Manual at: http://www.mediafire.com/?zx5772aa15x6xga


3 posted on 02/05/2011 9:53:35 PM PST by Kartographer (".. we mutually pledge to each other our lives, our fortunes, and our sacred honor.")
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To: Kartographer
6 When society breaks down, food shortages can happen shockingly fast. ...

"Food for thought" for sure. I've been wondering when they're going to get hungry. I suppose the idea was that after Mubarak was disposed of, there would be some kind of multi-billion dollar relief effort, just to make everyone feel good about it. We'll see.

4 posted on 02/05/2011 9:56:28 PM PST by dr_lew
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To: dr_lew

What Good Can a Handgun Do Against An Army?
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-backroom/2312894/posts


5 posted on 02/05/2011 9:57:31 PM PST by 2ndDivisionVet (Things may come to those who wait, but only the things left by those who hustle. ~Lincoln)
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To: Kartographer

When this happens in America and the leftists, muslim sypathizers and welfare class take to the streets in armed insurrection, we will need a strong leader to do what’s necessary and crush the revolt.


6 posted on 02/05/2011 10:06:06 PM PST by balch3
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To: Kartographer

In other words, complete anarchy.


7 posted on 02/05/2011 10:08:25 PM PST by ErnstStavroBlofeld
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To: balch3

What if the leftists, welfare class, and muslims are the ones in control and we are the ones in revolt?


8 posted on 02/05/2011 10:11:37 PM PST by mamelukesabre (Si Vis Pacem Para Bellum (If you want peace prepare for war))
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To: Kartographer; seekthetruth; Joe Brower

BUMP


9 posted on 02/05/2011 10:11:43 PM PST by JulieRNR21 (The Constitution is an instrument to protect 'We the People' from the government..)
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To: Kartographer

When society breaks down, cities become very dangerous places. Get out as soon as the anarchy begins.


10 posted on 02/05/2011 10:12:57 PM PST by gitmo ( The democRats drew first blood. It's our turn now.)
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To: balch3
we will need a strong leader to do what’s necessary and crush the revolt.

We may have to crush the revolt.

11 posted on 02/05/2011 10:16:54 PM PST by Doomonyou (Let them eat Lead.)
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To: Kartographer

This is exactly why one should store firearms, ammo, food & water.


12 posted on 02/05/2011 10:17:38 PM PST by umgud
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To: Kartographer

Is there any way that you can continue this list? This is the kind of thing I like to read to County and City leaders out here in California!

YouTube = Sewer Soon City Police Misconduct

California is clearly going to become Egypt!


13 posted on 02/05/2011 10:28:35 PM PST by Tea Party Reveler
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To: Tea Party Reveler; ChocChipCookie

ChocChipCookie has a SHTF ping list that you can get on.


14 posted on 02/05/2011 10:30:27 PM PST by Kartographer (".. we mutually pledge to each other our lives, our fortunes, and our sacred honor.")
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To: ChocChipCookie

Please put me on your SHTF ping list. thanks!


15 posted on 02/05/2011 10:32:24 PM PST by Redcitizen
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To: Kartographer; ChocChipCookie
CCC, you got a SHTF ping list?

I should be on it.

thanks.

16 posted on 02/05/2011 10:38:33 PM PST by Doomonyou (Let them eat Lead.)
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To: JulieRNR21

Wow Julie.....you’re still around! I remember you back in the late 1990’s!!! Good to see you again (idol hanz) he he he.!...


17 posted on 02/05/2011 10:54:14 PM PST by Tea Party Reveler
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To: balch3
When this happens in America and the leftists, muslim sypathizers and welfare class take to the streets in armed insurrection, we will need a strong leader to do what’s necessary and crush the revolt.

Not necessarily, the above groups will turn on each other 1st and loot and burn down their own neighborhoods. Conservatives will just watch them from the countryside. Any Conservative in an urban and even suburban setting better have an escape plan.

18 posted on 02/05/2011 10:56:21 PM PST by qam1 (There's been a huge party. All plates and the bottles are empty, all that's left is the bill to pay)
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To: qam1

Katrina.


19 posted on 02/05/2011 11:43:09 PM PST by screaminsunshine (Surfers Rule)
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To: Kartographer; ChocChipCookie

>>ChocChipCookie has a SHTF ping list that you can get on.<<

Add me please.


20 posted on 02/06/2011 12:33:22 AM PST by NTHockey (Rules of engagement #1: Take no prisoners)
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