“In my view, the spectacle in the gun store, which apparently has played out nationwide, is a clear indication that people are doing the equivalent of “shorting” social stability. This is clearly concerning, because the extent to which we can plan our future is directly related to the faith we can reasonably place in social stability.”
Pete Kofod
The above quote should give all of us pause. Do you believe that our social stability is collapsing? Is this a function of an economy in collapse, a government usurpation or a combination of factors? The causes are important but for now the point is simple: Do you believe our society is collapsing?
The article below has many points for your consideration but this is another important one:
“It may be presumptive, but in my view, people who rush out to purchase firearms in anticipation of gun-control measures are not part of the “gun culture.” The “gun culture” already has its arsenal stocked up. The “last-minute shoppers” are people who believe that one day they may need a gun and may not be able to buy one. These are the same people who clean out the grocery store before the first big winter storm hits.”
These are also the people who will panic when their fears come to fruition. They are as dangerous as the real enemy since they are motivated both by fear and ignorance. They have no training with firearms or firearms’ safety. They will shoot first and apologize later when it is too late. They are the group in society that will provide the final justification for the “government” to take over to provide security for “the people”.
If you are part of the true gun culture, you already are prepared. Take note which of your neighbors have recently become “sentient” to their vulnerability and are stocking up on firearms. Ignorance from behind you may be as bad as fighting the real enemy.
David DeGerolamo
Insights Into Cultural Shifts From A Visit To A Hardware Store
“So this is what it looks like when a society is starting to collapse,” the man standing behind the counter at the hardware gun store said matter-of-factly. The remark had been directed at no one in particular, but generally at anyone standing nearby. As I was among that audience, I looked at him inquisitively, eliciting in return a look indicating that his observation should be intuitively obvious to even the casual observer.
“We should not be this busy,” he continued. “People are normally out Christmas shopping for the latest tech gadgets for their kids, but instead they are spending their hard-earned money here.” I had to agree with his observation, because the place was packed, and it was obvious that his inventory was disappearing from the glass showcases and from the wall behind the counter quicker than the store could replenish it.
“We have manufacturers that aren’t taking any more orders. We even have a manufacturer that has shut down production and furloughed the entire workforce. I guess when we run out, we run out.” He excused himself and joined his staff to help restock the shelves as well as operate the register.
As I surveyed the store, I noticed no discernible demographic pattern among the customers. They included elderly ladies, young couples, construction workers, police officers and hipster techies as well as people from virtually every ethnic and socio-economic background. They would have made the perfect tapestry for a politician’s campaign stop.
Good grief…Anyone old enough to purchase a firearm knows that the issue of new ‘gun control’ laws, possible bans, and or confiscation, pops up every time there is a (D) prez elected. Often enough when its a supposed conservative (R) one. They have their agenda typed & waiting for some event they can use to ‘justify’ implementation. Its in the nature of politicians to desire that the people are more akin to ‘subjects’ rather than ‘citizens’. Thats how they can say their desires are ‘for the common good’ . They are more often than not enacting legislation aimed at the ends of the bell curve, that ends up impacting smack dab in the middle. -Trope #1-The road thats paved in good intentions, presumably.
As for those ‘bread & milk before the storm’ purchasers. Obama didnt hide his agenda, the writings been on the wall for a while now. The re-distribution of wealth, with the goverment being the arbiter of who gives or gets what. Not too many on the giving end are going to go along with that. Thats where the disarming of the populace comes in. Mayhap some should have paid a little more attention to the ballot box, and now are running to the ammo box.Trope #2- Those that forget history are up the creek, sans paddle…