It's subjective in those ways, but it depends on whether one's fears are rational or based on an out-of-control imagination. I think it also depends on whether one is able to see other points of view, the grand scheme of things, and harbor doubts--those who are truly, clinically paranoid feel that the world revolves around them, cannot see other points of view, and never doubt their beliefs regardless of evidence against them or utter lack of evidence for them.
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It's subjective in those ways, but it depends on whether one's fears are rational or based on an out-of-control imagination. I think it also depends on whether one is able to see other points of view, the grand scheme of things, and harbor doubts--those who are truly, clinically paranoid feel that the world revolves around them, cannot see other points of view, and never doubt their beliefs regardless of evidence against them or utter lack of evidence for them.
LHRGunslinger
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Did you guys know that every single electronic communication in the US is monitored by the government? No I don't mean that there's someone sitting at a computer reading every word you type, say into the phone or whatever. They have filtering software that scans voice and text communications for key words and then it takes a snippet out of that and passes that on to a human to see if it's a threat or not. If that human deems it to be a threat then it gets passed up the chain of command.
The Moral of this story is If you don't want Big Brother to find out about it write it down and hand deliver it.
The Moral of this story is If you don't want Big Brother to find out about it write it down and hand deliver it.
Tommygunn
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^^^^^^
Echelon.
I always have my tinfoil hat within arm's reach!
Echelon.
I always have my tinfoil hat within arm's reach!
LHRGunslinger
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I use my tin foil hat to hide my knife (i'll replace that with a gun once i get a job. rassum frassum recession)
speaksoftly
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Couldn't care less and they haven't told me...probably because they know I don't care haha.
I certainly hope that I'm prepared for something that won't ever happen to me.
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And when you write it, make sure you are in a room with concrete walls 3' thick with 1" steel plate surrounding the interior which is well-grounded and another layer of 1" lead plate inside of that which is well-grounded.
Since the barium is being put into the skies (google chemtrails), the world and everything on it can be observed like a huge MRI machine. Anywhere there is barium can be viewed, i.e., through objects, underground, in pockets, etc. A CD or DVD could literally be read from space - not to mention your hard drive and any paper documents you may have.
As for conversation, satellite lasers can "read" the slight vibration-movement of glass to "hear" what is being said inside. I would think this could also be done through automobile glass.
Many years ago, I read that the government is at least 50 years advanced in technology that we don't even know about. That is, 50 years over and above what we (the public) thinks we already know!
In speaking with some "big boys" once about a certain individual, they told me "if he isn't doing anything WRONG, he has nothing to worry about!" I try to make sure I do everything right and try not to do any wrong. I'm not perfect and God knows about THAT.
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Omaha-BeenGlockin
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Who wants to know?
A G22 seems to follow me around the house--kinda like the cat does.
A G22 seems to follow me around the house--kinda like the cat does.
LHRGunslinger
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Boy Scout Motto: Be Preapared (even for Zombies)
oneounceload
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Don't have to - they publish them in the paper and on-line. This neighborhood is very quiet, filled with a LOT of retirees - means eyes and ears are always around. Actually, with a few exceptions (and there are ALWAYS exceptions), this town is fairly quiet. Now Orlando, OTOH..........YIKES
CoRoMo
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I don't know. Nobody has ever called me paranoid or made a comment to make me think they believe anything like this.
What I find odd is that of all the people that I personally know who have a permit to carry, I am the only one of them who actually does it by habit. My dad will carry, but rarely. Maybe they are all carrying and just lying when they say they don't ever carry... that they only got the permit to have it in case some other gun controls laws are passed. Frankly, I believe them; they got their permit for silly reasons and they don't ever carry.
Dnaltrop
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The part everyone forgets, is the Tin Foil hat fails UTTERLY without a proper grounding system.
Quickly, gather 500-600 paper clips and make at least 3, 10 foot chains, clip in a perfect triangle around the cuff of one pantleg. Safe now!
You could Do both Cuffs, but that would just look silly now, Wouldn't it.
Quickly, gather 500-600 paper clips and make at least 3, 10 foot chains, clip in a perfect triangle around the cuff of one pantleg. Safe now!
You could Do both Cuffs, but that would just look silly now, Wouldn't it.
LHRGunslinger
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@Dnaltrop: why 10 foot chains? wouldn't 7 foot chains be long enough for a man of 6'2?
Dnaltrop
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Have to compensate for ambient Static buildup. 7 foot chains are fine if you just want to sit there!
Dnaltrop
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More seriously, now that Life has given those who know me a few more bruises, I'm looking perfectly normal now in their perspectives.
"Trust but verify" really the best advice today.
"Trust but verify" really the best advice today.
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One man's version of a prepared is often another man's version of paranoid, though I imagine that most of us can find a "reasonable" level of readiness.
I'm a police officers, and I always carry my gun while I'm off-duty (okay, swimming and such excluded). A number of my non-LE friends seem to think that this borders on delusional paranoia, and I've been asked how many times I actually had to use my "unnecessary" gun while off-duty. Of course, how many times have they needed to use their car's airbag? Their seatbelts? Their first aid kit for something other than a band-aid or Tylenol?
I don't mind the questions from my friends on the subject, and I certainly don't tell everyone I know that I'm carrying. It isn't a great deal of trouble for me to carry, and I'm used to having the gun with me for most of the week anyway (due to work). However, unlike some folks I've seen on this forum, I certainly don't carry a pistol along with 6 shotguns, a rifle, 4,000 rounds of ammo, and 2 years worth of food with me everytime I run to the grocery store for a gallon of milk!
I think a person's overall attitude towards life says a lot about how they feel on the topic of carrying a gun. I spend a lot of my free time in the wilderness, and I'm often the guy in the group who meticulously prepares for the unexpected before a backpacking trip. Some of my hiking friends hardly even bring what they need for the expected issues in a wilderness environment, let alone what they might need. Personally, I think a person's mindset towards overall preparedness says a lot about their decision on whether or not to carry a gun, and how they feel about other people carrying a gun.
I'm a police officers, and I always carry my gun while I'm off-duty (okay, swimming and such excluded). A number of my non-LE friends seem to think that this borders on delusional paranoia, and I've been asked how many times I actually had to use my "unnecessary" gun while off-duty. Of course, how many times have they needed to use their car's airbag? Their seatbelts? Their first aid kit for something other than a band-aid or Tylenol?
I don't mind the questions from my friends on the subject, and I certainly don't tell everyone I know that I'm carrying. It isn't a great deal of trouble for me to carry, and I'm used to having the gun with me for most of the week anyway (due to work). However, unlike some folks I've seen on this forum, I certainly don't carry a pistol along with 6 shotguns, a rifle, 4,000 rounds of ammo, and 2 years worth of food with me everytime I run to the grocery store for a gallon of milk!
I think a person's overall attitude towards life says a lot about how they feel on the topic of carrying a gun. I spend a lot of my free time in the wilderness, and I'm often the guy in the group who meticulously prepares for the unexpected before a backpacking trip. Some of my hiking friends hardly even bring what they need for the expected issues in a wilderness environment, let alone what they might need. Personally, I think a person's mindset towards overall preparedness says a lot about their decision on whether or not to carry a gun, and how they feel about other people carrying a gun.
LHRGunslinger
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Honestly though I am paranoid when it comes to zombies. There IS going to be an outbreak. Don't know when. Don't know where, but it WILL happen. Who wants to pool resources to build a small fortress out in the middle of melon farming nowhere?
Rail Driver
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Just because I'm paranoid doesn't mean they're not out to get me.
LHRGunslinger
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Remember kiddos it's only paranoia when they really are NOT out to get you. And we all know they ARE out to get you.
Your not being paranoid in my view. I live in a gated community with security and a pain in the ass HOA. But I still have my 500 within reach at all times. You never know when one of those crazy neighbors (you know... the ones that you never see and cats disappear all the time) turn out to be a member of the Mexican drug cartel, satanic worshipers or whatever and they decide they don't like you. Ok .. a tad stretched.
You just never know that is all I am saying .. who is really safe anymore or anywhere.
Always being prepared is not paranoid.
This message was not meant to offend Satanic worshipers or any drug cartels. Hell yes it was.
You just never know that is all I am saying .. who is really safe anymore or anywhere.
Always being prepared is not paranoid.
This message was not meant to offend Satanic worshipers or any drug cartels. Hell yes it was.
LHRGunslinger
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Actually joeu20 more "crazed gunmen" have been christians. huh isn't that intresting.
LHRGunslinger
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Whatever happened to "I may not like what you have to say but I will defend to the death your right to say it?"
I have my issues with christianity but this is NOT a religious or political forum. If you wish to bash other religions go find a theological forum.
I have my issues with christianity but this is NOT a religious or political forum. If you wish to bash other religions go find a theological forum.
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Rob +1
Unless you, the O.P, live in one of Denver’s many bad areas, owe some bad people money, or the run from the law; IMO, sitting on the couch with a laptop and pistol is a little over the top. Now having a firearm on every level of the house and one in the car is being prepared.
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