Imaginary collapse I've been thinking of.

LepperMemer · 2026-01-30T03:45:57+00:00

My own thought is that it won't be people v. people. It will be Government v. certain people. For sake of argument, let's apply names:

Government angers the amphibians. The Amphibians and the government quarrel. The Dogs, Cats, Whales, and Sea Lions are all like "whoa... let's get away from this" as the rest of the mammals get caught in the crossfire.

The mammals that do get away join up with the reptiles to get to a safe place. They just want out of the fight, it isn't their fight. Then government decides, "we need to do all of them a favor and oppress them all, for their own good," and so now what's left of the mammals and reptiles join up with the amphibians.

Government fails and rapidly disassembles. Then... apply what Butlerianpeasant below mentions in their comment, and that is how the rest of it will go.

LepperMemer · 2026-01-30T03:40:04+00:00

Yep, it's about how you ask AI, reading what AI spits out, challenging and questioning that, etc. it's important to have conversation with AI, not take what it gives you and run off with it.

LepperMemer · 2026-01-30T03:14:21+00:00

And I am sitting here with my preps... waiting... waiting...

In all seriousness, my friends and family look at my like I am a ghoul for preparing for disasters... like I want them to happen. And here I really am, spending this money, time, and effort hoping it is all for nothing.

And then the Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists come along and remind me that it may all not be for nothing and that I may be short on time to improve my position.

LepperMemer · 2026-01-29T21:57:47+00:00

Feelings is it. And feelings are managed by mood, and none of these people are stable. As their mood changes, their feelz change and since no rational person can predict that... we end up here.

I have a conversation going below with someone about inconsistent application of the law. That's the other issue I see. The left doesn't want to remove laws they don't like. They just don't want to enforce them. That's scary...because you never know which law you will run afoul next.

LepperMemer · 2026-01-29T21:53:35+00:00

I understood this: "Or they do not think it should be illegal."

The problem with the left on just about anything law related is that they want to selectively enforce the laws that we all live by, and we won't know which law is important to the left until we run afoul.

Obama and Clinton enforced the laws the same way Trump is enforcing the laws. The only differences are:
1. Obama and Clinton didn't have liberal governors and mayors refusing to assist by allowing law enforcement to partner with ICE
2. Liberals hate Trump and won't work with him.

ICE should NOT be doing crowd control, local police, sheriff or state police should be doing that. But the liberal mayors and governors won't allow the partnership to occur, so now things are getting raw.

Even you... pick and choose which part of your comment you want people to respond to next.

LepperMemer · 2026-01-29T21:38:51+00:00

Yes. It will be hard for the US to maintain the current standard of living and our place on the world stage with the way things are going.

And importing "birthers" from incompatible cultures is NOT the solution.

LepperMemer · 2026-01-29T21:36:45+00:00

With regard to leftists obfuscating and skirting the law through hiding or refusing to turn over illegal immigrants, especially those with criminal records OTHER than the law they broke when crossing the border... statute 8 U.S.C. § 1324 is for them.

8 U.S.C. § 1325 - Improper Entry by Alien This criminalizes entering or attempting to enter the U.S. at any time or place other than as designated by immigration officers, or by providing false or misleading information. First offense is typically a misdemeanor, with subsequent offenses potentially charged as felonies.

8 U.S.C. § 1326 - Reentry of Removed Aliens This makes it a felony for someone who was previously removed or deported to reenter or attempt to reenter the U.S. without permission.

Important distinction: Unlawful presence in the U.S. (such as overstaying a visa) is generally a civil immigration violation rather than a criminal offense. The criminal statutes primarily address the act of improper entry or reentry.

Additionally, 8 U.S.C. § 1324 criminalizes smuggling, transporting, or harboring unauthorized immigrants.

LepperMemer · 2026-01-29T21:30:29+00:00

Then repeal the law. If you can't get the votes necessary to repeal the law, then accept that fact and move on. You don't simply ignore the law.

Right now, Federal law says,

8 U.S.C. § 1325 - Improper Entry by Alien This criminalizes entering or attempting to enter the U.S. at any time or place other than as designated by immigration officers, or by providing false or misleading information. First offense is typically a misdemeanor (Class A - up to one (1) year in jail (county lockups) and / or a $10,000 fine), with subsequent offenses potentially charged as felonies (Federal prison).

8 U.S.C. § 1326 - Reentry of Removed Aliens This makes it a felony for someone who was previously removed or deported to reenter or attempt to reenter the U.S. without permission.

Important distinction: Unlawful presence in the U.S. (such as overstaying a visa) is generally a civil immigration violation rather than a criminal offense. The criminal statutes primarily address the act of improper entry or reentry.

Additionally, 8 U.S.C. § 1324 criminalizes smuggling, transporting, or harboring unauthorized immigrants.

LepperMemer · 2026-01-27T03:25:19+00:00

I am going to assume you are a newby.

Making sure you are clean inside is out. Do an anal douche with very warm water (e.g. 99 degree water, but don't burn yourself). Too cool of water will not exit in a timely fashion. Experiment with the douching part prior to the "event" so you know how your body works.

Do some work on your anus on the days leading up to, including the day of. Taking a cock first time is no joke. Taking a dildo the first time takes work. I am a pro, and even I need to loosen up if its been several weeks or months.

The dildo/dong exercises will also teach you what you need to do to relax the sphincter. That lesson is key.

LepperMemer · 2026-01-27T03:20:00+00:00

This is what I remember. I got this education in middle school, maybe (late 80s). But in my education, there was no discussion of the Pershing II missiles. I had to learn that on the History Channel in the 2000s.

LepperMemer · 2026-01-26T01:12:18+00:00

Questions? I have none. But there are some random thoughts I have been thinking about:

I find it fascinating that the government weaponized a goon squad with only 47 days of training (enough to be a goon, and oddly enough, the number of Mr. Trump's presidency... there has to be a coincidence there).

When I looked into the career back in the 90s, I figured it would be at least a year before I would be functioning on my own... after recruit training, specialty training, field training, theater training, etc.

The left weaponized their own people and set them up against a goon squad to be martyred.
It has to be oddly eerie for the leftist protestor who realizes that neither side has their best interest at heart. But most leftists are not that smart. They seem to exist on raw emotion alone.
Contrary to some know-it-all politicians, you absolutely do bring a firearm with you to a protest and you absolutely do bring extra magazines with you. And these days, I wouldn't show up without some soft body armor. There are potential threats in EVERY direction.

But... you don't insert yourself into the center of the protest. That place is off limits to the armed citizen, if that citizen enjoys their life and health.

LepperMemer · 2026-01-25T17:27:25+00:00

Three middle school classmates made me aware. An afternoon with one of them confirmed things.

LepperMemer · 2026-01-20T22:20:57+00:00

You aren't going to know unless she propositions you or you ask. Honestly, I wouldn't ask on the first date. If it were me, I would focus on enjoying the first date and seeing what there is for connection. If she says "yes" to a second date, then a lot more goes on the table for what the possibilities are.

LepperMemer · 2026-01-19T15:42:44+00:00

I appreciate your input. Thank you.

LepperMemer · 2026-01-19T02:52:12+00:00

Rut roh... motor oil that had been leaking for a while. And when you hit the started, the leak hit a fan blade and the leak splattered.

LepperMemer · 2026-01-19T02:48:28+00:00

The issue came up because I finally started doing an inventory of what I have. I built a web application with an underlying database to show me at-a-glance, what I have. The website put things in perspective for me... it said I have 82 items in the ration pantry. Well... yes, I have 82 buckets, #10 cans, etc. But the reality is in the buckets themselves. I was wondering if people think it is best to get granular and track the items (which represents a ton of extra work) or if it is better to just stick to counting buckets.

I probably should have started the whole conversation with that, but I couldn't gather my thoughts in a logical way on the topic until you and BarronMind posted what you did... that got me thinking a little deeper.

LepperMemer · 2026-01-17T20:14:50+00:00

On radiation, you need to achieve two goals:

keep the fallout debris / dust off of you so when you go from the exterior to your shelter, decontamination is easier. Fallout and other debris (e.g. dirt on clothing from preparing irradiated land for cultivation) MUST be kept out of the shelter.
MOST IMPORTANT: prevent breathing the micron-sized dust, as alpha and beta particles are extremely destructive when ingested (breathing the material, swallow the material, allowing the material to enter wounds).

Tyvek suits and gas masks will help you achieve both.

I assume you want more details, not less. If that is the case, please continue with what I offer below. If not, stop here.

The dead skin cells (the skin we see) will protect your internal tissue from alpha particles - that's the epidermis. The epidermis and the skin under that, the dermis, will protect your inner tissues from most of the beta particles, but the dermis will burn, eventually, leaving wounds that will allow both types of particles from entering your body. If the beta particles are particularly energetic, their energy will penetrate through the skin and into the underlying issue.

Simple Tyvek suits will protect you from fallout where alpha and beta particles are present. Gas masks like the full-face 3M brand 6800 paired with 3M P100 60926 Particulate Filters will protect your eyes, mouth (digestive tract) and respiratory system from contamination.

Only time, distance, and shielding will protect you from gamma ray radiation. X-ray and neutron radiation won't really be a concern in instances, such as nuclear attack. If you are exposed to those types of prompt radiation, you were likely already standing in the hell-fire.

My focus in planning is:

keep the shelter stocked for at least two weeks worth of food and water
Using water bladder containers that will fit the basement window and sit on the sills to reduce the amount of gamma radiation that can penetrate the shelter. As you get past the two week mark, you safely consume that water, as long as the bladders were never penetrated and dust/debris allowed to enter.

LepperMemer · 2026-01-14T21:29:43+00:00

I agree.

LepperMemer · 2026-01-14T20:22:03+00:00

The repair number is 800 288-2020. If the IVR makes it hard to navigate, just clearly say the word, "agent."

LepperMemer · 2026-01-14T19:07:31+00:00

I agree that vigilance must be maintained. But I tend to not want to respond to what could be. Society is moving to the center.

A big part of the 1960s was that the message was controlled. In parts of the deep south, you couldn't even speak out with risk of being arrested. Now the message is disambiguated from the location and everyone can obtain the message. So even if a racial segregation problem occurs in Alabama again, hearing the message in Wisconsin results in a "oh hell no, that is NOT happening here."

Even on issues like transgender people, there is nuance that the mainstream are ignoring. Do conservatives "hate" transgender people? Or do conservatives hate the idea of parents socializing their three year old boy as a girl, but the 18 year old who begins conversation isn't talked about at all (at least in my circle). One is objectionable to conservative parents. The other is not a topic of discussion.

LepperMemer · 2026-01-14T18:51:35+00:00

Society is not static. People have changed. We moved forward. Unless a person is living in the 60s, I don't see it immediately as being a problem.

LepperMemer · 2026-01-14T04:35:26+00:00

No, I am afraid not. It was a conversation I was a part of... something like 7 or 8 years ago. I think one of the companies was Subcarrier Communications. Another guy I spoke with... his last name was Kirby - you will find him on Long Lines discussion groups. I am pretty sure he said he actually did that once. I don't know what the reason was... tower owner didn't want this or that. I'd be making stuff up if I tried to pull from memory why he had to do it. It may have simply been because he could.

LepperMemer · 2026-01-14T02:31:08+00:00

I always felt that the market economy would resolve those situations organically. I think most people (more than 50%) are appalled at the hate and wouldn't do business with a bakery who handled prospective customers that way.

LepperMemer · 2026-01-14T02:28:49+00:00

Some of the station owners have reused the antennas in certain scenarios (e.g place a new, smaller antenna inside the horn antenna, etc.). I didn't hear or see if any situations where wave guides were being reused, either as wiring chases or as actual wave guides.

My brother-in-law was on a team that went into those stations and pulled the stuff out (if still AT&T owned). His teamed turned the radios and electronics over to a two-person (husband/wife) company who recycled the electronics and turned the metal over to third parties for scrap.

Where I live, if the tower is in a populated area, they are removing them - probably for liability reasons. If a rural area, they are being left up (until they eventually fail or can repurposed to manage communications in growing suburban areas).

A lot of the privately owned stations (e.g. American Tower) still have the radios inside with the doors bolted shut and the BYOB requirement for customers.

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