spatial
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Post by spatial on Jun 10, 2021 19:01:46 GMT 10
I can't believe prepping still gets radical attention. They are just normal everyday peppers. At least the producers did not portray them as crazies perhaps they thought their actions would speak for themselves.
The one gus was talking about building luxury bunkers in Australia
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Post by malewithatail on Jun 10, 2021 19:33:10 GMT 10
I so wish we could legally carry.....Dreaming I suppose.
You are right, they aren't crazy, just being ready, perhaps the guns are a bit over the top, but they are fun to play with.
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Post by Stealth on Jun 10, 2021 22:31:45 GMT 10
I really wish I could see one of these pieces WITHOUT the guns. I reckon you'd get a lot more average, every day Aussies interested if you showed them things like having a long term pantry and stockpiling equipment that didn't go bang. It's already in the media a lot more, families having prepper pantries (although calling them stockpiles instead because prepper pantries are crazy right? haha) so I don't think it would be hard to show people that there's a non-bang stick version that suits almost everyone. We're a bit of an echo chamber here, where guns aren't considered unusual. But for better or worse the vast majority of the population they are. Sometimes a softly, softly approach works really well and I think that's something we should capitalise on as a community and we just don't. Not to mention that first fire and movement practically gave me hives. I was worried that old matey that kept looking over his shoulder as he walked backwards while firing was going to put himself on his back end... Or put a round through someone. Someone needs to get them watching the Warrior Poet. He has some really great videos and shows from multiple angles how not to accidentally murder your mates  . I would have liked to have heard more from the shrink though. Even an air of legitimacy would help, and someone that's a trained professional explaining why she feels it's wise to be a prepper would go a long way to promoting it to the young parents with families. Not to mention I got really kind of impressed when it seemed like she was giving a talk on emotional resiliency. It's something that as preppers we really don't hone in on that much (yeah I'm looking at you, crusty old grumpy men who don't have feelings dammit! hahaha) but we really really should. Resilience can save you when nothing else can. Having a piece with her explaining why she came to the prepping world and how she was helping her group to be more than just a gun club would have been pretty great. Then again it strikes me that the piece wasn't really a legitimate attempt to explain the average prepper lol. |
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Post by spatial on Jun 10, 2021 22:47:59 GMT 10
There was one comment in YT saying it was filmes in 2012, which would make more sense. Then the bunker guy was talking about 2021 Myan calender. Perhaps 7 news just put it out there to get a response.
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Post by lonewolf on Jun 10, 2021 23:50:21 GMT 10
Why do these people get the media involved, big red flag if you ask me.
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Post by frostbite on Jun 11, 2021 5:30:30 GMT 10
I really wish I could see one of these pieces WITHOUT the guns. I reckon you'd get a lot more average, every day Aussies interested if you showed them things like having a long term pantry and stockpiling equipment that didn't go bang. It's already in the media a lot more, families having prepper pantries (although calling them stockpiles instead because prepper pantries are crazy right? haha) so I don't think it would be hard to show people that there's a non-bang stick version that suits almost everyone. We're a bit of an echo chamber here, where guns aren't considered unusual. But for better or worse the vast majority of the population they are. Sometimes a softly, softly approach works really well and I think that's something we should capitalise on as a community and we just don't. Not to mention that first fire and movement practically gave me hives. I was worried that old matey that kept looking over his shoulder as he walked backwards while firing was going to put himself on his back end... Or put a round through someone. Someone needs to get them watching the Warrior Poet. He has some really great videos and shows from multiple angles how not to accidentally murder your mates . I would have liked to have heard more from the shrink though. Even an air of legitimacy would help, and someone that's a trained professional explaining why she feels it's wise to be a prepper would go a long way to promoting it to the young parents with families. Not to mention I got really kind of impressed when it seemed like she was giving a talk on emotional resiliency. It's something that as preppers we really don't hone in on that much (yeah I'm looking at you, crusty old grumpy men who don't have feelings dammit! hahaha) but we really really should. Resilience can save you when nothing else can. Having a piece with her explaining why she came to the prepping world and how she was helping her group to be more than just a gun club would have been pretty great. Then again it strikes me that the piece wasn't really a legitimate attempt to explain the average prepper lol. Last year I was approached by a producer of 60 Minutes, to film a story on me and the prepping culture here in Australia. We spoke many times over several months. I had made it clear to her (the producer) that I and the vast majority of preppers in Australia are just normal family people, just trying to be ready to provide for their family during a time of crisis. I made it clear there would be no guns, gas masks or camo in the segment. They lost interest. |
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Post by norseman on Jun 11, 2021 6:42:05 GMT 10
Mainstream Media are lying filth of the most toxic kind! They act as the very willing Propaganda Apparatus for the Politicians, Police and Public Servants and that's it in a nutshell! I celebrate with a six pack every time I hear of the demise of a scumbag "Journalist" or so called "Media Personality" folks remember MSM are not on the side of the people they do not give a fying flaark about you, me or the average bloke on the street !
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Post by Stealth on Jun 11, 2021 14:54:30 GMT 10
Last year I was approached by a producer of 60 Minutes, to film a story on me and the prepping culture here in Australia. We spoke many times over several months. I had made it clear to her (the producer) that I and the vast majority of preppers in Australia are just normal family people, just trying to be ready to provide for their family during a time of crisis. I made it clear there would be no guns, gas masks or camo in the segment. They lost interest. Ugh... That is SO frustrating to hear! People really need to hear that story. The 'We actually ARE normal people, not nutjobs who want to be combat wombats" story rarely gets told and I guess it's just because it's not sensational enough to garner the views. I think it's becoming more common to hear about shortages and people who buy things for a long term pantry nowadays though, we may get there eventually. |
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Post by Beno on Nov 19, 2021 8:08:48 GMT 10
Here is a much better take on the issue. Anyone know this bloke? Is here a member? is it you SA?😁
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Post by SA Hunter on Nov 19, 2021 19:33:04 GMT 10
Not me!!! I'm much better looking -  |
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Post by norseman on Nov 20, 2021 6:28:38 GMT 10
Wow! So the ABC has a full series on prepping!
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Post by SA Hunter on Nov 20, 2021 11:54:58 GMT 10
It was actually quite a good show - considering it is ABC - none of the rabid gun totting, apocalyptic Mad Max 2 whacko. I even checked out the website for his goods - not too bad.
Overall, quite balanced. Now for Ep 2.
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Post by Stealth on Nov 20, 2021 12:09:22 GMT 10
Might have to give it a watch. I've noticed that there's quite a lot of articles popping in MSM of all leanings about mums prepping large pantries for their families, storing up medical supplies etc. It's becoming more and more mainstream as time goes on. The more positive promotion on the subject the better in my opinion.
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Post by norseman on Nov 20, 2021 12:41:29 GMT 10
At the other end of the "Prepper" Media Sphere you have this sent to our team a few days ago! Because of the type of work we do we attract quite a bit of this attention! Your chance people to be a full blown Prepper / Survivalist / Escape & Evader and win some big cash! "Hi there We’ve a new and exciting adventure TV series with Discovery and we’re looking for some incredible talent to take on the challenge and be up to win the cash prize. We are looking for very specific people and your organisation looks like it is connected to those that could be interested in applying. This global series will be filmed in picturesque NZ and while NZ is pretty this series is not for the faint hearted, we’re looking for those who are physically and mentally used to endurance challenges, they will race and hide amongst NZ’s extreme landscape while being tracked by a team of elite special forces.
I was hoping you would help us by sharing this exciting opportunity amongst your organisation and across your socials.
I’ve included a word document with a graphic image and URL of where to apply as well as a blurb you could include in the text if you're posting on FaceBook or instagram, or you can email out as a whole document should you wish. I have also included the graphic image as a separate asset.
Looking forward to hearing from you, and thank you in advance - let’s find some great talent for this incredible opportunity!"
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Post by Tim Horton on Nov 21, 2021 11:03:40 GMT 10
Watched a bit, not all yet, of both videos..
Yes.. There is "more to it" than zombies and guns.. But zombies and guns sell more video minutes.. The phrase used to be "sells more newspapers" but that is on line now..
It seems even among most all US groups, prepper, survivalist seem quite more extreme than many.. Keep in mind... Alaskan bush savages are a "unique" group over and above many..
I'm going to say, within the limits on you in OZ and us Canucks I'm sure we could put up as respectable a resistance as anyone with more toys... Even with some being old guys like me..
My 5 cents of opinion ...eh...
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Post by malewithatail on Nov 21, 2021 17:45:50 GMT 10
A bit dated, but still useful info. The ABC TV showed a series around the mid 1970's called survivors, about a group of people left after a nuke war and their issues. Its was what got me interested in prepping, even though it was filmed in England I think. Still some lessons for us today. I have a couple of episodes on video tape, open reel and converted to video cassette. I must convert them to DVD before my ancient transcription video player gives its last rattle.
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