When shit hits the fan!

[ZeroAX]

Plane tickets to another country.

[Luke]

when you are in a tight spot.

Haven't read the entire thread. But, has anyone made an O BROTHER reference yet?

Squirrel?

[samsonlonghair]

Seriously though, it's deeply unlikely that the United States will see a full-force invasion by another nation at any moment in the foreseeable future. The only nation who could even muster up such an attack would be China, (I say this based on manpower, not necessarily naval power) and it's not currently in China's best interest to attack the United States.

For the sake of discussion...
If ever there was an emergency scenario, I don't think I would carry much with me. I would probably pack as light as possible and keep moving, or just head way deep into the wilderness. This country has endless acres of wilderness to hide in.

[jp1]

Seriously though, it's deeply unlikely that the United States will see a full-force invasion by another nation at any moment in the foreseeable future. The only nation who could even muster up such an attack would be China, (I say this based on manpower, not necessarily naval power) and it's not currently in China's best interest to attack the United States.

For the sake of discussion...
If ever there was an emergency scenario, I don't think I would carry much with me. I would probably pack as light as possible and keep moving, or just head way deep into the wilderness. This country has endless acres of wilderness to hide in.

Funny you mention China, I watched a documentary the other day about all of our jobs being outsourced, and our products being imported without restrictions. It went pretty in depth about the way China has taken advantage of that situation and what it means for the future of our economy and our military advantage compared with China's ever growing military budget. Along with them stealing our IPs, and murdering the environment (and their citizens) to accomplish all of this. It was pretty eye opening, but I wonder how much fear mongering was put in to push for ratings. If it was even 90% accurate we are in pretty deep shit if China decides to have a major problem with us.

EDIT: As for the topic at hand, I was kidding around obviously. My take on it is this, I don't spend my life worrying about "what if". I could die in the next five minutes, it does absolutely no good worrying about it or trying to prepare for it. Beyond life insurance and trying to make sure my family is taken care of if I die, I live in the present. I didn't give a shit about y2k, 2012, or any of that other nonsense that was going to be the next "End of life as we know it."

Should the world come to a place that I need to murder people to survive. I won't survive. It's as simple as that. I don't care to live in a post apocalyptic world anyway. I make no preparations for it, and I don't think that those who do really stand to benefit in the long run. Under most of these possible doomsday scenarios you are buying yourself months, if you're lucky.

[samsonlonghair]

For the time, China benefits from the United States being right where we are. A war between our nations would be disastrous for both sides.

[jp1]

The documentary I mentioned was called "Death by China" if anyone is interested. It did have a little bit of sensationalism, but it was clear about separating the oppressed and abused people who live in China from their totalitarian government.

[Fragems]

I just like nuts

Oh no, the agenda is working already!

Yep I like salty or BBQ nuts and my Grandfather has a thing for wet nuts . Seriously everytime my grandfather on my moms side goes to DQ he asks for wet nuts with his order even if he isn't getting icecream .

Edit:

Additionally nuts are one of those foods that fill you up fast so when I'm snacking I usually go to them rather then chips or other junk food.

[jp1]

That's a lot about nuts dude. I've never heard of "wet nuts", I don't think I have the sack to ask for them at DQ. Your Grandpa is a boss.

[AppleQueso]

I mean it is Dairy Queen after all

What, do you think the "Queen" part refers to a monarch?

[jp1]

I mean it is Dairy Queen after all

What, do you think the "Queen" part refers to a monarch?

A Prince Charles? I suppose then their arch nemesis is Chick-fil-A.

Chick-fil-A, that is where I will ask for some wet nuts.

Edit: Screw Chick-fil-A, those pricks tried to rush me and my family out because they thought my teenage daughter looked too much like a lesbian. They gladly accepted my money beforehand though.