A survivalist singularity?

topic posted Sun, March 30, 2008 - 5:25 AM by  Sean
Should survivalists declare a "safe haven" and start migrating towards that general location?

I realize that its not a feasible proposition for most people. But does it make sense on some level that like-minded people should come together to increase their chances of surviving, possibly even thriving?

I see definate utility in being surrounded by people who can take care of themselves while simultaneously contributing to the survival of those around them. I am also troubled by the idea that when stuff finally does hit the fan I could be surrounded by people who are utterly helpless and thus pose a liability, or worse, even a threat.

What different ways can we use to identify each other in public so that we can begin to build necessary local networks before things start to go awry?

Christians slap a fish on their car to identify each other, atheists use a fish with legs-- should we have something similar?
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Sean
  • Re: A survivalist singularity?

    Sun, March 30, 2008 - 9:32 AM
    I already declared a safe haven, bought it and migrated to it. If I was stuck in a city and was looking for a place to bug out to if the need to hide arose, I'd buy some topo map's and do alot lot of hiking and exploring. store enough food and gear to load your car. It seem's that most people arnt worried about being in a survival situation so it is hard to find a few people to team up with that could carry their own weight and not be a whiney burden.

    Gordy, I like the outline of an ak 47 idea but it might get your vehichle searched by the cop's everytime you go to town.
  • Re: A survivalist singularity?

    Sun, March 30, 2008 - 3:28 PM
    I think a way to identify our selves to others like us would be a great idea. It would be a good way to help those who are not out in the open meet others like them selves. If we could come up with a simple symbol that is not used by anyone else that would defiantly help unite us in a small way. I feel pretty alone here in Maryland. Wouldn’t mind finding others. Between here and yahoo and all the other resources on the net I bet we could spread the word fast.