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La Coliniere

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19. I'm not a survivalist by nature, but damn,

Reply to redstatebluegirl (Original post)

Tue Apr 7, 2026, 04:51 PM

12 hrs ago

I’ve been stockpiling water, batteries, canned foods ( lots of beans, tomatoes and tomato paste), pasta and other things that will last for a few years. I never did anything like this before the felon’s second term. The night he was elected I thought, hmmm, time to get serious about planning for an emergency situation, be it cyber, climate related or terrorism. Don’t think I was being unnecessarily paranoid.

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I am terrified. [View all] redstatebluegirl 12 hrs ago OP

I mean... sorta? mr715 12 hrs ago #1

Thanks I needed to laugh. redstatebluegirl 12 hrs ago #4

I had a few of those moments. mr715 12 hrs ago #11

Thank you. redstatebluegirl 12 hrs ago #15

I hear you and remember the 1962 Cuban Missle Crisis as a kid, Dad's basement store room/bunker. appalachiablue 10 hrs ago #69

Thread winner! orangecrush 12 hrs ago #5

Yes redstatebluegirl 12 hrs ago #9

Cold cash, nonetheless! displacedvermoter 11 hrs ago #35

Is that because it becomes a frozen asset? Bluestocking 11 hrs ago #38

Nothing crazy about that Mz Pip 12 hrs ago #2

Nope orangecrush 12 hrs ago #3

Thanks. redstatebluegirl 12 hrs ago #6

... orangecrush 12 hrs ago #8

We have had a cash stash since thr orange one took office Lifeafter70 12 hrs ago #7

No your normal, But if I could suggest something? pwb 12 hrs ago #10

I agree anger may be better than fear, slightlv 10 hrs ago #53

You're doing what's natural, best & stay well. Watch the anger but it can be better than fear for some.. appalachiablue 9 hrs ago #70

Get a grip on yourself. nt GenThePerservering 12 hrs ago #12

Denial is not a long term solution. Irish_Dem 12 hrs ago #21

Such a simple solution ornotna 10 hrs ago #59

Do not be afraid. H2O Man 12 hrs ago #13

Thank you. redstatebluegirl 12 hrs ago #17

You are welcome! H2O Man 12 hrs ago #20

He's terrorizing humanity. Catlady123 12 hrs ago #14

I remember the Cuban Missile Crisis too. redstatebluegirl 12 hrs ago #16

A certain level of preparedness always makes sense. -misanthroptimist 12 hrs ago #18

Nothing like that, thankfully. redstatebluegirl 11 hrs ago #25

I'm not a survivalist by nature, but damn, La Coliniere 12 hrs ago #19

I agree. redstatebluegirl 11 hrs ago #29

Any aware person is nervous right now. Irish_Dem 12 hrs ago #22

there is nothing wrong with what you did... Javaman 12 hrs ago #23

It's good regardless OC375 12 hrs ago #24

I was raised on a farm. redstatebluegirl 11 hrs ago #27

Excuse me for mentioning "cold, hard cash". Otherwise, no_hypocrisy 11 hrs ago #26

No problem, laughter is good medicine. redstatebluegirl 11 hrs ago #28

You're not a nut. Many are afraid. MerryBlooms 11 hrs ago #30

Thank you for this. redstatebluegirl 11 hrs ago #31

Music is my go to every day! MerryBlooms 11 hrs ago #34

Music has ALWAYS been my 'drug of choice' Attilatheblond 11 hrs ago #41

Absolutely a very good idea. Alpeduez21 11 hrs ago #32

Thank you. redstatebluegirl 11 hrs ago #33

I made coffee fudge with walnuts earlier this afternoon malaise 11 hrs ago #36

I made my Mom's meatloaf for supper. redstatebluegirl 11 hrs ago #42

LOL malaise 11 hrs ago #44

He's a sick bdamomma 10 hrs ago #50

The sooner the better malaise 10 hrs ago #56

I need that recipe! Trueblue Texan 10 hrs ago #66

I posted it in recipes years ago malaise 10 hrs ago #68

Check your messages malaise 9 hrs ago #73

Maybe a little. Maru Kitteh 11 hrs ago #37

Bury it under a tree stump in your backyard BigmanPigman 11 hrs ago #39

If that is what makes you feel comfortable then that is a wise decision. twodogsbarking 11 hrs ago #40

I think we are all a bit on edge BeneteauBum 11 hrs ago #43

I took all the cash I had left in the world and bought gold after he won. Real gold that you can hold Cheezoholic 10 hrs ago #45

I don't think so. It is a terriying moment in world history. Evolve Dammit 10 hrs ago #46

Absolutely not crazy angrychair 10 hrs ago #47

Put the money in the freezer? TxGuitar 10 hrs ago #48

It is where my Mom kept her egg money. redstatebluegirl 10 hrs ago #54

How often do you pilfer through your freezer? paleotn 10 hrs ago #55

Nah wendyb-NC 10 hrs ago #49

Fail to plan, plan to fail. Personally, I never stop at plan B. littlemissmartypants 10 hrs ago #51

It never hurts to be prepared. paleotn 10 hrs ago #52

"Have I lost my mind?" AverageOldGuy 10 hrs ago #57

You are playing into Trump's hands. He wants to spread fear wnylib 10 hrs ago #58

That question is the exact objective of gaslighting (nt) William Seger 10 hrs ago #60

No, you have not lost your mind. Susan Calvin 10 hrs ago #61

About that money Timewas 10 hrs ago #62

Thanks redstatebluegirl 10 hrs ago #63

Grocery prices will keep going up womanofthehills 10 hrs ago #64

Order TACOs RFN malaise 10 hrs ago #65

I keep extra regular food, and a small Ilsa 10 hrs ago #67

There are gerryatwork 9 hrs ago #71

It looks like dump blinked MustLoveBeagles 9 hrs ago #72