ml8300
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Post by ml8300 on Feb 7, 2019 20:22:52 GMT 10
Looks like there is a story on today tonight, TONIGHT, About a family with a truck decked out for 3months survival.
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Post by SA Hunter on Feb 7, 2019 21:23:21 GMT 10
Which state? Doesn't seem to be on TT Adelaide.
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Post by ml8300 on Feb 7, 2019 23:19:48 GMT 10
Perth, he's a bloke with a grey beard and a big truck that can leave short notice, reminds me of someone but I can't quite put my finger on it😉
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Post by frostbite on Feb 8, 2019 4:02:06 GMT 10
Does he have a big white teddy bear?
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Post by SA Hunter on Feb 8, 2019 14:04:24 GMT 10
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Post by bce1 on Feb 9, 2019 6:01:04 GMT 10
But despite the lack of Opsec, he came across as sensible and sane and not some fringe nutter. TT gave him a fair go which was a surprise.
Two tabloid news show painting preppers in a half decent light..... should we be worried?
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Post by spinifex on Feb 9, 2019 7:37:53 GMT 10
Probably. If 'the system' is suggesting that having some extra supplies is a good thing ... supply chain disruption may not be too far off.
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Post by ml8300 on Feb 9, 2019 11:02:44 GMT 10
Probably. If 'the system' is suggesting that having some extra supplies is a good thing ... supply chain disruption may not be too far off. I wonder what Australia's fuel reserves are at? |
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Post by spatial on Feb 9, 2019 13:09:15 GMT 10
Probably. If 'the system' is suggesting that having some extra supplies is a good thing ... supply chain disruption may not be too far off. I wonder what Australia's fuel reserves are at? My understanding is Australia has 203 weeks of fuel at any one time. If there was a rush on fuel due to a rumour/event. One day and fuel will be sold out and Gov will confiscate everything left in the servos and supply depots.. |
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Post by spinifex on Feb 9, 2019 16:07:47 GMT 10
Probably. If 'the system' is suggesting that having some extra supplies is a good thing ... supply chain disruption may not be too far off. I wonder what Australia's fuel reserves are at? I suppose if reserves are higher than normal it could mean 'the system' anticipates increased risk of disruption in future? Best we look that up I think! |
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Post by spinifex on Feb 9, 2019 16:13:06 GMT 10
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Post by spinifex on Feb 9, 2019 16:24:08 GMT 10
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Post by SA Hunter on Feb 9, 2019 16:43:26 GMT 10
Had an interesting chat today with a seafood supplier to China. They are worried, the Chinese NEVER pay late - now they have a LOT of overdue bills. He's not one to worry, but, as he said, this is really, really odd.
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Post by spinifex on Feb 9, 2019 17:36:44 GMT 10
That IS interesting. I assume he means a lot of overdue bills from different chinese businesses? Not just a single business?
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Post by SA Hunter on Feb 9, 2019 19:29:49 GMT 10
That IS interesting. I assume he means a lot of overdue bills from different chinese businesses? Not just a single business? Yes, lots of businesses. |
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Post by norseman on Feb 10, 2019 7:14:07 GMT 10
But despite the lack of Opsec, he came across as sensible and sane and not some fringe nutter. TT gave him a fair go which was a surprise. Two tabloid news show painting preppers in a half decent light..... should we be worried? The media is fascinated and at the same time weirdly obsessed with the subjects of prepping, survivalism, self-defence hunting and firearms etc! The poor bastards aren't sure if they should remain anti in their reporting / portrayal and so indirectly advocate for tougher control on individual self-sufficiency or go the other way and join the club! Their interest stems from them knowing deep down that SHTF is coming! |
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Post by feralemma on Feb 10, 2019 11:06:50 GMT 10
But despite the lack of Opsec, he came across as sensible and sane and not some fringe nutter. TT gave him a fair go which was a surprise. Two tabloid news show painting preppers in a half decent light..... should we be worried? The media is fascinated and at the same time weirdly obsessed with the subjects of prepping, survivalism, self-defence hunting and firearms etc! The poor bastards aren't sure if they should remain anti in their reporting / portrayal and so indirectly advocate for tougher control on individual self-sufficiency or go the other way and join the club! Their interest stems from them knowing deep down that SHTF is coming! Airing segments like this, where they don't portray him as a nutter and allow him to get his message across about natural disasters and the need for everyone to have at least a plan, some supplies and a go bag packed may be the media's subtle way of encouraging and supporting being prepared without being too obvious about it because they can see something coming. |
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