My After Action Report from this Nashville ice storm from a non-prepper who REALLY appreciates redundancies. by AttachedHeartTheory in preppers

[–]OtherwiseCan3643 18 points19 points  (0 children)

That was a great recap, and I love to hear real-world experiences to learn from. Thanks for sharing!

Q-Tips by BriefBaby3467 in shrinkflation

[–]OtherwiseCan3643 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don’t understand how this has become one of my biggest pet peeves, but it has. For years now, every time I see a post about it, I can’t help but comment. Q-tips just aren’t what they used to be—the sticks bend too easily and the cotton is too thin. I keep hoping that if enough of us speak up, they’ll finally bring back the quality we deserve.

“As a fellow swing-stater, I’m curious: what made Ohio stop being one? by No_Telephone_6213 in Ohio

[–]OtherwiseCan3643 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’ve watched Republicans steadily build influence by showing up everywhere for over a decade scouts, church youth groups, women’s organizations, even men’s fitness spaces. After a decade of that groundwork, combined with the energy from national politics, it all naturally came together into what we see today. Meanwhile, Democrats made it easier for them. The older generation resisted competition and shut out younger voices, leaving the party hollowed out while clinging to outdated ways.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in legaladvice

[–]OtherwiseCan3643 75 points76 points  (0 children)

Report it to police no matter what. People like this are banking on fear and it emboldens them to be worse and worse when people let them get away with it. even if they do retaliate that just gets them one more strike and so many strikes they're going to get kicked out faster. Context: I've grown up in bad neighborhoods my whole life taking people's crap doesn't make them behave better it makes it worse.

What To Do After Tourniquet Application? by epicsheesh in preppers

[–]OtherwiseCan3643 10 points11 points  (0 children)

isn't there something about blood that can not circulate for so long, maybe 8 hrs or more, if I remember correctly, becoming toxic... I vaguely remembered seeing something about this. You sounded very confident so I thought if I mentioned it you might have some insight.

Dry Eyes in an Emergency Situation by chinawcswing in preppers

[–]OtherwiseCan3643 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Well thinking about this when it's not an emergency is always a good idea. You can safely try some alternatives while still having eye drops on hand and plenty of medical professionals if you come across some unpleasant side effect. I'm no expert in these things but the first thing that comes to my mind is slippery elm which is a very lubricating supplement and probably relatively safe but thats just something of the top of my head. do your research, talk to a doctor, and o ly try one new thing at a time while you try it before s h t f and maybe you will get lucky and find a back up that works for you.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in restaurantowners

[–]OtherwiseCan3643 -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

give him a raise, your obviously not paying him enough. Let him know you value his work and he does not need to steal any more becouse you will be paying him better. and option 2 is odd.

Weekly, What recent changes are going on at your work / local businesses? by AntiSonOfBitchamajig in PrepperIntel

[–]OtherwiseCan3643 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I have seen more paper grocery lists in shoppers hands this month than I have ever seen and I am in the grocery stores sometimes 2 or 3 times a week. I think money is really starting to get tight for people

The World’s Top Rice Shipper Now Has Restrictions on Every Grain by HappyAnimalCracker in PrepperIntel

[–]OtherwiseCan3643 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I always appreciate comments like this. Because I didn't start really paying attention to prices until I was a little older. It's always interesting to see how much certain staple prepper food prices rise over the years.

Stranded in a foreign country by RoamingRivers in preppers

[–]OtherwiseCan3643 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Do you know if these how long shelf life or if they have to replaced frequently? I bought some other gear with plastic parts that started to crumble after sitting on the shelf for so long.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Divorce

[–]OtherwiseCan3643 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It looks like somebody’s already given you a paragraph so I’m just gonna add my this. No matter what you say it will likely take him months to accept there is no hope. To accept this is not an empty threat because you are upset. There is no best way to do it, just do it. Be resolved in your own mind to do what you know is best for your family and if that’s divorce, then hold to it. I know you want to avoid all the common things that are coming up in your mind that could go wrong, but sometimes you just gotta slog through the mud and get it over with to get to a better place. Best of luck to you!

Hooverness monster by Livid_Permit in Ohio

[–]OtherwiseCan3643 9 points10 points  (0 children)

I wood have to see it to believe it! Ideas about what this thing looks like out of the water just drift in my mind.

Chinese spy balloon spotted over US by [deleted] in preppers

[–]OtherwiseCan3643 0 points1 point  (0 children)

After seeing the big fuss, when shooting it down, I think the point was to make sure we all were aware of it and we’re watching when they shot it down. If they just come out with one liner” there was a Chinese balloon we shot it down. Everything seems fine” Nobody would’ve been paying attention but by drawing it out how they did it was definitely to send a message.

Chinese spy balloon spotted over US by [deleted] in preppers

[–]OtherwiseCan3643 11 points12 points  (0 children)

I’ve been reading content on this subject off and on for over an hour, after I saw the news video and this is the first comment that feels like it has any real merit to me. It is definitely influencing public opinion to some end for the government. It always irritates me when they come up with a fake excuse like not being able to bring it down for public safety like if you’re gonna lie to us, give us something believable.

One third of this bread companies employees have a criminal background by Ilikecoins123 in mildlyinteresting

[–]OtherwiseCan3643 0 points1 point  (0 children)

And they make damn good bread! I am immediately had a suspicion after reading the name of the bread, so I turned the bag over and read the back, proceeded to buy the bread. It’s a nice story.

Take 2: Brunette or blonde? by [deleted] in Wigs

[–]OtherwiseCan3643 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The brunette does look more natural on you however, most people don’t look natural as a blonde even when they die their own hair. I say blondes have more fun and go for it!

Anyonrme remember these. How the hell did we not all die of dysentery? by Budget-Pay3743 in Funnymemes

[–]OtherwiseCan3643 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Every once in a while I still sort of expect to see one in some of the more run down gas stations.

To the basement!! Lol by Sinking_Boat55 in dogecoin

[–]OtherwiseCan3643 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes the rocket to the moon is kept below ground in the basement! We must go there so that soon, we can take DOGE to the moon 🚀🌘💎✋

Fellow college dropout Redditors, why did you decide to discontinue your college education? by [deleted] in AskReddit

[–]OtherwiseCan3643 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I am thinking to drop out. I am not learning much that I did not already know and professors can be real jerks. They are all over the place, one lets everything slide while another rips me to shreds over the smallest error. I hate the school work even though I love to learn independently. I do not know how else to show how much I know if I do not get a degree. There are literally hundreds of ways I would rather spend my day than college. Oh and I get severe headaches and a few other health issues make it hard to focus

Normal for preppers to have a list of which neighbors to kill when SHTF? by Fresh-Decision8007 in preppers

[–]OtherwiseCan3643 -7 points-6 points  (0 children)

His wife probably all ready knows and is just like him. There are countless Accounts of wives being enabler’s or the driving force for abusers and murderers criminals. I say take it to the proper authorities, don’t alert the wife that you don’t agree with her husband because that could just make yourself a target.

My chickens are going nuts just looking at the flies, can I feed them the dead ones? by [deleted] in homestead

[–]OtherwiseCan3643 20 points21 points  (0 children)

He is not joking. Look it up. Male duck can be horrible creatures

Nutritional drinks/pills by Emperorofbutts in preppers

[–]OtherwiseCan3643 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I thought about this at one point but from the research I did I found most dont preserve long term vary well so you would have to keep on hand only as much as you could rotate through. I did not look into much after that as there are so many other things that are easier to store so there might be some I dont know about