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Marty94 07-04-2021 11:41 AM

Doesn’t it depend on the disaster? If there are huge tidal surges and tidal waves, being on a super yacht may not be prudent. After all, I’ve been in the North Atlantic and seen what waves can do to Navy ships built far stronger. More so, a super yacht is only as secure as the tactical team onboard to defend it. A simple air drone strike launched from well… anywhere… can end that party quickly. So, no, I wouldn’t waste my money on that idea.

One thing I do think about though is space exploration. Stephen Hawking encouraged development of another colony. If the planet does become uninhabitable, Mars may one day be an option and I would hope that those chosen would include a spectrum of talented individuals that can contribute to each other’s survival and not on their material wealth.

JMintzer 07-04-2021 11:41 AM

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Originally Posted by jdulej (Post 1968419)
I think (not sure) what this person is referring to is a stat I read a while ago stating that of the people who own guns (it is not a very high percentage of the adult population) they average some crazy number per person - may not be 153 but why it is more than 1 or 2 is beyond me

(per Gallup 10/2020) 32% of adults report owning a gun and 44% of households report the same...

Since this is "self reporting", I would suspect the numbers for both are higher...

GrumpyOldMan 07-04-2021 11:48 AM

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Originally Posted by JMintzer (Post 1968478)
(per Gallup 10/2020) 32% of adults report owning a gun and 44% of households report the same...

Since this is "self reporting", I would suspect the numbers for both are higher...

I agree, and that 50% number I mentioned could well have been households, which would agree well with your number.

I have to admit (well, I don't have to but, I am going to) that every time I read someone posting that they have guns to defend themselves in the post-apocalypse that the image of an M1 Abrams coming up from underground and rolling up in front of dozens of people holding their automatic rifles and wearing their flak jackets...

Maybe being well-armed will help deal with unruly neighbors, but If I am a billionaire, I will see your automatic rifles and raise you an armored battalion...

Just saying.

JMintzer 07-04-2021 12:01 PM

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Originally Posted by GrumpyOldMan (Post 1968481)
I agree, and that 50% number I mentioned could well have been households, which would agree well with your number.

I have to admit (well, I don't have to but, I am going to) that every time I read someone posting that they have guns to defend themselves in the post-apocalypse that the image of an M1 Abrams coming up from underground and rolling up in front of dozens of people holding their automatic rifles and wearing their flak jackets...

Maybe being well-armed will help deal with unruly neighbors, but If I am a billionaire, I will see your automatic rifles and raise you an armored battalion...

Just saying.

And the Vietcong and Taliban will see your bet and re-raise you...

Neither have been defeated by multiple armored battalions......

Joe C. 07-04-2021 12:06 PM

If there is an apocalypse, money will be worthless (bitcoin too).
All you can imagine won't happen.

One thing I do believe in is:
BLESSED ARE THE MEEK, FOR THEY WILL INHERIT THE EARTH

Swoop 07-04-2021 12:11 PM

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Originally Posted by GrumpyOldMan (Post 1968481)
I agree, and that 50% number I mentioned could well have been households, which would agree well with your number.

I have to admit (well, I don't have to but, I am going to) that every time I read someone posting that they have guns to defend themselves in the post-apocalypse that the image of an M1 Abrams coming up from underground and rolling up in front of dozens of people holding their automatic rifles and wearing their flak jackets...

Maybe being well-armed will help deal with unruly neighbors, but If I am a billionaire, I will see your automatic rifles and raise you an armored battalion...

Just saying.

Interesting. If the world deteriorated and there was anarchy, you wouldn’t fear criminals, you would fear billionaires…

SacDQ 07-04-2021 12:19 PM

AI = Artificial intelligence

GrumpyOldMan 07-04-2021 12:45 PM

Well, I guess I don't understand the concept of criminals when there is no law - or government.

And no, I personally would not fear billionaires, that is not my point, my point is the guys with the most power (weapons?) will make the new laws. I expect I would be ignored by both sides since I have nothing they would be interested in.

wyealbert 07-04-2021 01:05 PM

Well Said!
 
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Originally Posted by jonathanb (Post 1968232)
When the LORD does return believe me underground bunkers will do you no good.

If you have given your life to Jesus, you have NO worries!

44Apple 07-04-2021 02:27 PM

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Originally Posted by jonathanb (Post 1968232)
When the LORD does return believe me underground bunkers will do you no good.

Can you give me the date for that?

Two Bills 07-04-2021 03:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Joe C. (Post 1968487)
If there is an apocalypse, money will be worthless (bitcoin too).
All you can imagine won't happen.

One thing I do believe in is:
BLESSED ARE THE MEEK, FOR THEY WILL INHERIT THE EARTH

Not a chance.
They will be the first to go.
Only the strong will survive!

JMintzer 07-04-2021 05:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Joe C. (Post 1968487)
If there is an apocalypse, money will be worthless (bitcoin too).


That is why you should invest in precious metals...

Brass, Copper and Lead... :icon_wink:

Joe C. 07-04-2021 07:51 PM

JMintzer ......You are absolutely correct. I did a bit of investing at Shooter's World today in just that.

Mac1996 07-04-2021 09:31 PM

Paranoia will destroy ya

JMintzer 07-05-2021 06:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Joe C. (Post 1968605)
JMintzer ......You are absolutely correct. I did a bit of investing at Shooter's World today in just that.

OOOF! I'm afraid to hear the current prices!


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