PREP Prepper Anxiety Poll #22

At this point in time, your “doomer” stress level is pegged at…

  • absolutely no worries

    Votes: 8 3.1%

  • a bit concerned

    Votes: 29 11.1%

  • watchful, ready, and checking the preps, just in case

    Votes: 140 53.6%

  • glued to the screen, expecting the worst any day now

    Votes: 81 31.0%

  • totally freaked and in my bunker

    Votes: 3 1.1%
  • Total voters
    261
  • Poll closed .
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It's time to once again gauge the anxiety members are feeling regarding the current world situation and how they view the relative near-term future.

New this poll is a companion thread titled "Significan Events List":

http://www.timebomb2000.com/vb/showthread.php?t=306774

that is designed to more easily correlate world events with the results of each poll.

With a nod to JC Refuge, who developed and created this identical poll the first seventeen times, and to CfI for invaluable assistance, here we go again. The poll will remain up for five days. Your poll responses are private and cannot be viewed, but I encourage you to post your response and why you voted the way you did.

Here are links to all previous polls:

The first poll, June 16, 2004--average score, 1.83:
http://www.timebomb2000.com/vb/showthread.php?t=104207

The second poll, July 1--average score, 1.65:
http://www.timebomb2000.com/vb/showthread.php?t=106303

The third poll, July 15--average score, 1.91:
http://www.timebomb2000.com/vb/showthread.php?t=108265

The fourth poll, August 1--average score, 1.85:
http://www.timebomb2000.com/vb/showthread.php?t=111006

The fifth poll, August 15--average score, 1.65:
http://www.timebomb2000.com/vb/showthread.php?t=113376

The sixth poll, September 1--average score, 1.89:
http://www.timebomb2000.com/vb/showthread.php?t=116464

The seventh poll, September 15--average score, 1.94:
http://www.timebomb2000.com/vb/showthread.php?t=118574

The eighth poll, October 1--average score, 1.76:
http://www.timebomb2000.com/vb/showthread.php?t=120887

The ninth poll, October 15--average score, 1.94:
http://www.timebomb2000.com/vb/showthread.php?t=123099

The tenth poll, November 1--average score, 2.14:
http://www.timebomb2000.com/vb/showthread.php?t=125432

The eleventh poll, November 15--average score, 1.66:
http://www.timebomb2000.com/vb/showthread.php?t=128175

The twelfth poll, December 1--average score, 1.58:
http://www.timebomb2000.com/vb/showthread.php?t=130406

The thirteenth poll, December 15, 2004--average score, 1.59:
http://www.timebomb2000.com/vb/showt...hlight=prepper

The fourteenth poll, September 1, 2005--average score, 2.42:
http://www.timebomb2000.com/vb/showt...repper+anxiety

The fifteenth poll, July 14, 2006--average score, 2.12:
http://www.timebomb2000.com/vb/showt...repper+anxiety

The sixteenth poll, October 9, 2006--average score, 1.92:
http://www.timebomb2000.com/vb/showt...repper+anxiety

The seventeenth poll, April 2, 2007--average score, 1.98:
http://www.timebomb2000.com/vb/showt...anxiety+

The eighteenth poll, October 23, 2007--average score, 1.90:
http://www.timebomb2000.com/vb/showt...anxiety+

The nineteenth poll, January 26, 2008--average score, 1.97:
http://www.timebomb2000.com/vb/showthread.php?t=274740

The twentieth poll, April 24, 2008—average score, 2.03:
http://www.timebomb2000.com/vb/showthread.php?t=286030

The 21st poll, July 24, 2008—average score, 2.02:
http://www.timebomb2000.com/vb/showthread.php?t=295575

 
nharrold

nharrold

Inactive
I'd have felt more comfortable responding if there were some way to indicate that, "Yeah, I'm pretty darn concerned, alright, but I just don't have enough info to make what I'd feel is a good decision."

On the other hand, tb2k is one of my two main sources of info; there's nothing helpful in the MSM, so I'm depending on those members who are more knowledgeable than I about things that are happening out there to help me make the most of what info is available.

That said, I'm continuing slowly with my preps. Went to a gun show today and bought 1000 rounds of 9mm. (DD: it's 124gr TMJ reloads, 1040fps.) Had to put it on the plastic, but it's sure nice to know that I have it, just in case. May be difficult to get ammo, down the road...I've already broached the idea of "mutual backup" with two of my neighbors.

(Sorry, Top, didn't mean to hijack the thread.)
 
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nharrold said:
I'd have felt more comfortable responding if there were some way to indicate that, "Yeah, I'm pretty darn concerned, alright, but I just don't have enough info to make what I'd feel is a good decision."

On the other hand, tb2k is one of my two main sources of info; there's nothing helpful in the MSM, so I'm depending on those members who are more knowledgeable than I about things that are happening out there to help me make the most of what info is available.

That said, I'm continuing slowly with my preps. Went to a gun show today and bought 1000 rounds of 9mm. (DD: it's 124gr TMJ reloads, 1040fps.) Had to put it on the plastic, but it's sure nice to know that I have it, just in case. May be difficult to get ammo, down the road...I've already broached the idea of "mutual backup" with two of my neighbors.

(Sorry, Top, didn't mean to hijack the thread.)
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No hijacking taken. Comments are encouraged, particularly why you might have voted as you did. It is pretty illuminating to read some of the threads for the higher average polls. That's why the links are included. Kind of like a short-range time machine...lol
 
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RJC

Has No Life - Lives on TB
Went from ‘glued to the screen’ to ‘a bit concerned.’

We mostly fear the unknown. Now we know the shock wave of the collapse is on its way, but only affects the non-government producers. Fuel is currently under control although retail price is a little up. Terrorism seems to be in the “calm before the storm” but for Iran, which it is reasonable to expect to be preemptively attacked soon. Obama looks to win, however, we will not see the consequences of that until spring. So let’s all be jolly and watch football and the Iranian bombing until the tulips blossom. What do I know? :shr:
 
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LMonty911

Inactive
Ive been "glued to the screen" before when we thought terrorist attacks were imminent- but didnt feel I was at personal risk, as I was in low risk areas. This is really different. This time, I see the entire world is at risk, with a pretty significant potential of a worldwide depression. Not just something thats "no fun", but something where large number of people could die because of starvation or societal breakdown in some areas. Yea, I'm real concerned. I'm hoping and praying that it doesnt happen and I'm just overreacting. A nice little recession looks real good right now, and losing most of my little 401k like we just did just doesnt seem like the end of the world-not when it could get so much worse. This could get really ugly, between the possibility of the country going overtly socialist and totally broke, and possibly even getting involved in anothr shooting war. Way too many nasty things on the horizon right now.
 
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Anrol5

Inactive
I voted a bit concerned.

I am not going to live my life constantly worrying about what might happen. I'll do what I can, and leave the rest up to fate. I will deal with whatever comes my way, well I will have to, whether I like it or not.

I'll do the fun stuff, like gardening, preserving food, and so on; when I can. I can't always, other things need to be done. I'll go out with friends when they call, and so on. Life to me, is about balance. Some thinking about the unthinkable, and some fun stuff too.

Anrol
 
Knell

Knell

Inactive
I voted "watchful and ready". While I'm not what you would say 'expecting' terrorist activity, I will not be at all suprized because of the track record of attacks around election times.
With the economy, I just don't know and that uncertainty lends to the 'watchful' attitude.
 
Jarhead

Jarhead

Inactive
Voted "Watchful, ready and checking the preps, just in case".

Further, we're adding to the preps almost daily. A couple cans of this, another bag of that, etc. There seems to always be something extra I hadn't thought about, or could use, or need.

To use a phrase, "something wicked this way comes...." so it behooves us to be and stay prepared. JMHO.

Jarhead
:usm:
 
Giblin

Giblin

Veteran Member
I moved back to watchful from glued last July and the survey before.

During the summer I was very concerned about food and did a prep run for rice and grains. Yesterday I found a few extra $ and bought the Grandchildren a few Christmas stocking stuffer gifts, and a few small prep items for us - a new 3 LED hand crank flashlight $6 from Big Lots ;)
 
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georgia101

Veteran Member
The world-wide significance of this economic downturn is what has me really edgy. This could get huge fast. One nation going down could start the rest of the dominoes fallings. I'm praying that it doesn't happen, but realisticly I don't see how we can avoid it.
 
dissimulo

dissimulo

Membership Revoked
I have a hard time voting in these. I am always watchful, ready, and checking my preps, but I am only a bit concerned, which is almost always the case.
 
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genrim

Veteran Member
I voted "watchful, ready, and checking the preps". Lower on the anxiety scale than last time. But the real reason I have less anxiety is because I feel like I'm more prepared now than last time - both psychologically and physically. Not necessarily because there is less to be worried about.
 
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Running Dog

Inactive
Watching, and still getting more stuff.
What do you all think about renting a storage unit? Are they secure? I am running out of room here.
 
SheWoff

SheWoff

Southern by choice
genrim said:
I voted "watchful, ready, and checking the preps". Lower on the anxiety scale than last time. But the real reason I have less anxiety is because I feel like I'm more prepared now than last time - both psychologically and physically. Not necessarily because there is less to be worried about.
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I'll have to second that for our house too. Since the harvest is in and put up and winter stocks done, we are at our highest point of preps during the year. So it isn't that the world has gotten any safer, we are just better prepped for what ever comes our way.

She
 
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onehappyferret

Inactive
Implode

Something else is bound to happen, know one know's how deep this mess is!! The same "experts" were talking out of the other side of there mouths weeks ago.
 
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prudentwatcher

Veteran Member
I voted "glued to the screen" as well, but not too much as I leave Sat on a cruise and will have (voluntarily) no computer access for a whole week. Time to recharge and spend time with my better half. Just hold things together until we get back. We are about as prepped as we can get at home.
 
KerryAnn

KerryAnn

Inactive
Anrol5 said:
I voted a bit concerned.

I am not going to live my life constantly worrying about what might happen. I'll do what I can, and leave the rest up to fate. I will deal with whatever comes my way, well I will have to, whether I like it or not.

I'll do the fun stuff, like gardening, preserving food, and so on; when I can. I can't always, other things need to be done. I'll go out with friends when they call, and so on. Life to me, is about balance. Some thinking about the unthinkable, and some fun stuff too.

Anrol
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This is where I am. I'm doing everything I can, and I have to leave the rest to God.
 
Spot

Spot

Veteran Member
I voted a bit concerned . We are in as good as shape that we can be in our situation and $$$. We just bought more clothes pins and OTC meds.
Spot
 
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Hermit

Inactive
I'm a bit concerned .... I watch the news with more interest. It would take an awful lot for me to get all emotional about it though.
 
LeafyForest

LeafyForest

Veteran Member
Jarhead said:
Voted "Watchful, ready and checking the preps, just in case". Further, we're adding to the preps almost daily. A couple cans of this, another bag of that, etc. There seems to always be something extra I hadn't thought about, or could use, or need.
To use a phrase, "something wicked this way comes...." so it behooves us to be and stay prepared. JMHO Jarhead :usm:
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Am doing the same thing - and picking up extra items every time we shop. That way no one sees us prepping as well!!
 
lectrickitty

lectrickitty

Great Great Grandma!
I feel pretty well prepped for now, of course I can always think of more I want, but don't necessarily need. I'm waiting for DH to make another trip home so he can take me on a run to Sam's club. I want to pick up about 200 lbs of beans. I'm starting to run short on them and that's one thing I don't want to run short on.

I also want to pick up a band saw or something along those lines. It would sure help with cutting up meat. I currently have 1/2 a deer, 1/2 a hog, and 1 1/2 goats in the freezer, they all need to be cut up and canned. I will never again allow a big chunk of meat to go in the freezer. From this day on, it WILL be cut up before it turns into a huge rock. :lol:

I'm not near as worried as I was during the last poll. I don't have stocks that are losing value, I don't need any loans, I have my money in silver instead of in a bank. I feel about as safe as I can be.
 
Safecastle

Safecastle

Emergency Essentials Store
For the first time, I'm voting "Glued to the screen." Not because I literally am glued. Fact is, I'm at the point where I don't particularly see much reason to waste time reading news stories all day long since it seems increasingly obvious what the future is ... and it ain't pretty.

What has me more concerned than the failing economy, dwindling energy, and international tensions is the apparent inevitability of the election of a Manchurian candidate as US President AND a supermajority of Senate and House liberals to push through any and all legislation they so desire.

Something evil this way comes.
 
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momof23goats

Deceased
I said a bit concerned . I amprepped the best i can. so now what elsecan I do? I just leave it in GOD'S hands, because I can'tdo one thing about it.
 
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Stormy

Inactive
JC Refuge said:
For the first time, I'm voting "Glued to the screen." Not because I literally am glued. Fact is, I'm at the point where I don't particularly see much reason to waste time reading news stories all day long since it seems increasingly obvious what the future is ... and it ain't pretty.

What has me more concerned than the failing economy, dwindling energy, and international tensions is the apparent inevitability of the election of a Manchurian candidate as US President AND a supermajority of Senate and House liberals to push through any and all legislation they so desire.

Something evil this way comes.
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Exactly the same feelings here, JC.
 
Sugaree

Sugaree

Inactive
I chose glued to the screen, though overall I am feeling less anxious than during the last poll.

My spirit is quiet & has been for a couple weeks. I understand that this is the calm before the storm & things are going to get incredibly ugly this winter.
 
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medic38572

TB Fanatic
I voted glued to the screen, expecting the worst any day now.

Folks, I dont know why but I have a very sense of urgency right now and have for about 2 weeks. I get this sense every now and then. But whats worse is this nagging sense of impending doom I have along with it...
 
jed turtle

jed turtle

a brother in the Lord
voted glued to the screen for only the second time, as i did last poll.

only as a way of measuring my concern. actually, i'm out doing the things that need doing on the homestead.

but i do have a sense that we are near the breaking point, perhaps within just a few weeks. even if Obamanation declares victory, there will be riots anyways when they realize the cupboard is bare.

and - more likely - the financial crisis has only started to gain traction. wait till the unemployment phenomenon begins to claim more victims.

wait till the towns, cities, counties and states start to cry for help from Uncle Sam as they go bankrupt or can't find investors to buy their bonds.
 
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A last bump before the poll ends tonight, and so...your last chance to let us know where your anxiety level is.

I'll post the final results after the poll closes.
 
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The final result of the 22nd Prepper Anxiety Poll after 265 votes is:

2.17

That is quite an increase from the last poll (2.02), and the second highest result ever recorded in the previous twenty-one polls. Not surprising, imho, given the stress all are under due to the financial and political situation.

Thanks to all who viewed, voted, and expecially to those who took the time to comment on their reasons for why they voted the way they did. The 23rd Prepper Anxiety poll will appear at sometime in the future at a date and time selected completely at random.

As I noted when I first posted this poll, there is a companion thread titled,
Signficant Events List (Companion to Prepper Anxiety Poll #22), which can be found here:

http://www.timebomb2000.com/vb/showthread.php?t=306774
 
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