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Apocalypse Bunker Fails as Wealthy Residents Turn on Each Other (futurism.com)
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[–] 6 points 3 months ago (7 children)

There’s people that might survive, I’m thinking like the Amish. But even they depend on modern society at some level for materials. If anyone would make it it would be a group like that, someone already without modern tools as much as possible.

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  • [–] 5 points 3 months ago (1 child)

    Yep.

    It will have to be those with a strong commitment to community and preparation. Which will mean people with "faith" in the future they probably won't see.

    So, that will exclude most of the narcissistic oligarchy. Though some are narcissistic enough about their own lineage to spawn a cult of personality for the continuation of their brood...

    They will however continue to hoard resources enough to weather the more likely minor civil disturbances their actions are certain to cause. Wich is the real motive for some.

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  • [–] 1 point 3 months ago (4 children)

    The Amish are going to have a hard time with the AR15 hoarders...

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  • [–] 0 points 3 months ago (3 children)

    Why?

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  • [–] 0 points 3 months ago (2 children)

    Maybe they're coy about it, but the Amish I have met aren't big into firearms. Once there's a farm with food and no guns and roving bands of hungry men with guns and ammo situation, the farmers usually doesn't do well in the ensuing relationship.

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  • [–] 2 points 3 months ago (1 child)

    So you’re saying people with guns would kill the people with the knowledge needed to have a hope of survival in a hypothetical apocalyptic catastrophe in a shortsighted display of greed and strength?

    That absolutely tracks.

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  • [–] 1 point 3 months ago

    Yeah, that does track, and when they don't kill them just to show off that they can, they'll also be doing it out of desparation, fear of starvation, and fear that the Amish women might drive knitting needles through their hearts.

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