tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-359115408034187666.post5264343331760544567..comments2024-01-17T04:20:21.902-07:00Comments on The Urban Survivalist: Riots in the CityThe Urban Survivalisthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02152463957382927413noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-359115408034187666.post-38524037074232655242008-04-22T17:19:00.000-06:002008-04-22T17:19:00.000-06:00Well said. I was in NYC during the Blackout and th...Well said. I was in NYC during the Blackout and there was no more crime than usual. A little known fact about Katrina is that if you factor out the looting of big box stores crime actually decreased as a result of people being focused on the basics.<BR/><BR/>Riots will happen but the "Golden Horde" scenerio is more of a Sci-Fi convention than an understanding of human nature.<BR/><BR/>Also don't get fooled looking at what happens in different countries when there is a SHTF scenerio. American culture is different and most Americans pull together in times of emergencies, ala right after 9/11.<BR/><BR/>Not trying to paint a rosy picture, but if you have good neighbors and a godd stash bugging out should be your plan B.Hellfireblogshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17919031920479572405noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-359115408034187666.post-68103828106693457182008-04-22T11:01:00.000-06:002008-04-22T11:01:00.000-06:00Urban, your blog and posts just keep getting bette...Urban, your blog and posts just keep getting better and better. Well said, and some great posts from the other posters as well.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-359115408034187666.post-73209618730640662572008-04-22T09:42:00.000-06:002008-04-22T09:42:00.000-06:00That's basically how I view things. If things in ...That's basically how I view things. If things in the city really started getting ugly I'd be able to stay home and keep my head low for months without ever leaving if need be. My neighbors are good people. They're not the MTV generation "just enough food to get by" types. I live in an older neighborhood and I suspect that most of the people here own their houses outright or don't have much of a mortgage to speak of. I guess that's one of the things that influences my thoughts about staying in the city during a disaster. First of all I don't have to worry about stuff like earthquakes, hurricanes or tornadoes where I live. Secondly I trust that my neighbors will be able to fend for themselves if there is some kind of crisis.The Urban Survivalisthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02152463957382927413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-359115408034187666.post-84635018761252920282008-04-22T08:46:00.000-06:002008-04-22T08:46:00.000-06:00It is possible to stay in the city and use the res...It is possible to stay in the city and use the resources ignored by others during a time of unrest and disarray.<BR/><BR/>Look New Orleans and how the looters acted in the days after the hurricane they were after the TVs and other trinkets that our social structure says are important. Some went for supplies to help them survive not all by any measure.<BR/><BR/>If you appear to be affluent or to possess knowledge needed by others they will notice you, otherwise you will be largely ignored if you do not fit the group or appear to be one of the disposable masses. <BR/><BR/>In the immediate aftermath of a major disruption in our social functioning most will sit it out and wait for FEMA or some one to return the area to it's normal dysfunction.<BR/><BR/>Patience will be rewarded with access to everything you need if you stay calm,keep to yourself and move around like an aimless hobo.<BR/><BR/>In fact keeping a low profile and staying out of others interest is a good way to operate all the time.<BR/><BR/>Collapse of a sudden nature is not very likely in most cases unless there is a precipitating event, natural disaster, bombing, riot, etc.<BR/><BR/>More likely this slow decent into a lower level of living will continue with some folks feeling as though their way of life has collapsed, and losing everything due to the economy and other factors we are all aware of. This is the real hazard. Some one loses their sense of control and starts shooting, or other unpleasantness. It will rarely be groups.<BR/><BR/>We can and will make it through as long we keep our heads while everyone else is losing theirs.Michael Frenchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17929036456991115382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-359115408034187666.post-67415751724093076482008-04-22T04:30:00.000-06:002008-04-22T04:30:00.000-06:00A good study is to look into what has happened to ...A good study is to look into what has happened to areas throughout the world where past governments and economies have collapsed.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-359115408034187666.post-79399945872949655722008-04-21T19:21:00.000-06:002008-04-21T19:21:00.000-06:00there hasn't been any civil unrest in this area si...there hasn't been any civil unrest in this area since the 70's.<BR/><BR/>since then government handouts and increased police presence has kept the "natives" at bay.<BR/><BR/>however Los Angeles and New Orleans should serve as a good example of what to expect in times of unrest.<BR/><BR/>police tactics are now to surround and contain an area known for violence. what will be interesting is when there are no police officers to contain the masses. then what ?<BR/><BR/>not trying to play "devil's advocate" just trying to get some conversation and ideas flowing<BR/><BR/>pahapoikaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com