[reformedcrat]

Some of these folks seem kind of wacky, like the liberals from New England. However, preparation for hard times just makes common sense.

[reformedcrat]

Link to full article: http://www.americanthinker.com/2012/03/doomsday_preppers.html

[AtlasStalled]

I love this show . . . raises the concept of self-reliance to a whole new level.

[Monterrosa-24]

“...these folks seem kind of wacky...”

That is the intent of the producers of the show. They do not want to make preparedness popular.

[aegiscg47]

I've watched about a dozen segments and I think that there are some good ideas. However, some of the people who are very well prepared are either not in good physical condition, have the crazy idea that everyone will hold hands, sing Kumbaya and work together, or have not considered security in the slightest. Not to mention the actual costs of some of the equipment and food on there that would bankrupt the average person. In fact, the one woman from Utah in an article I read is about to lose her house to foreclosure as all of their money went to buying food for doomsday.

[Godebert]

The hippies living in the missile silo was entertaining.

[marron]

The people they choose to profile are entertainingly wacky, but its a serious subject. A serious earthquake or a Katrina could interrupt the supply chain for a few days or weeks. Its smart to have at least that much food in the pantry.

And however long it would take you to find another job, if you lose the one you have... you should probably have that much food in your pantry. That, and a 12 gauge in the coat closet. Do that and you’re probably all right for 90% of whatever is coming.

[tomkat]

Let's say one HAS stored enough stuff to 'survive' a year or more after all the infrastructure essentials are gone.

The whole 'pioneer' scenario, at least for the younger among us, is doable (again) even throwing a few injuns into the mix.

But really imagine a 'life' amongst ceaseless roving bands of starving/thieving/raping/murdering zombies that would necessarily entail barbarity beyond nightmares.

What's the point ?
Seriously

I just hope to take out as many of the evil instigating bastards as possible before checking out of Dodge with the last round.

[marron]

If there were a total breakdown of society, how long would these preppers really last against a nearby town full of starving people?

Thats why you need a little extra, for your neighbor and any relatives that turn up on your doorstep. You aren't going to turn them away, so you may as well allow for it. And you'll need a few friends when the time comes.

[lgjhn23]

After going thru both Hurricane Katrina and Rita, not to mention a couple of smaller ones, we stay “prepped”. Wacky? Yes!!! Food, Guns, Fuel & Ammo. Don’t forget the batteries and few dozen packages of toilet paper.

[William Tell]

From the linked article: "... [Korean shopkeepers] didn't have a chance of holding out much longer until the National Guard showed up."

That's news to me. I don't recall even seeing them fire at the crowds. I saw them on the roofs of buildings. Were they running out of ammo?

[bgill]

The episode with all the buried school buses was interesting but with all the 30 year old rust I’d be afraid that the roof would collapse on top of me. Also, they were going to shower when coming in from radiation fallout but were piping in fresh air???