PREP Prepper Anxiety Poll #61

[Topusaret]

With a nod to JC Refuge, who developed and created this identical poll the first 22 times, here we go again. The poll will remain up for two 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.

The first poll, June 16, 2004--average score, 1.83:
[poll] Prepper Anxiety Poll, June 16 '04 (First of a series)

The second poll, July 1--average score, 1.65:
Prepper Anxiety Poll, July 1, '04 (2nd in the series)

The third poll, July 15--average score, 1.91:
Prepper Anxiety Poll, July 15, '04 (3rd in the series)

The fourth poll, August 1--average score, 1.85:
Prepper Anxiety Poll, Aug. 1, '04 (fourth in the series)

The fifth poll, August 15--average score, 1.65:
Prepper Anxiety Poll, Aug. 15, '04 (fifth in the series)

The sixth poll, September 1--average score, 1.89:
Prepper Anxiety Poll #6, Sept. 1, '04

The seventh poll, September 15--average score, 1.94:
Prepper Anxiety Poll #7, Sept. 15, '04

The eighth poll, October 1--average score, 1.76:
Prepper Anxiety Poll #8, Oct. 1, '04

The ninth poll, October 15--average score, 1.94:
Prepper Anxiety Poll #9, Oct. 15, '04

The tenth poll, November 1--average score, 2.14:
Prepper Anxiety Poll #10, Nov. 1, '04

The eleventh poll, November 15--average score, 1.66:
Prepper Anxiety Poll #11, Nov. 15, '04

The twelfth poll, December 1--average score, 1.58:
Prepper Anxiety Poll #12, Dec. 1, '04

The thirteenth poll, December 15, 2004--average score, 1.59:
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The fourteenth poll, September 1, 2005--average score, 2.42:
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The fifteenth poll, July 14, 2006--average score, 2.12:
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The sixteenth poll, October 9, 2006--average score, 1.92:
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The seventeenth poll, April 2, 2007--average score, 1.98:
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The eighteenth poll, October 23, 2007--average score, 1.90:
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The nineteenth poll, January 26, 2008--average score, 1.97:
Prepper Anxiety Poll #19

The twentieth poll, April 24, 2008—average score, 2.03:
Prepper Anxiety Poll #20

The 21st poll, July 24, 2008—average score, 2.02:
PREP Prepper Anxiety Poll #21

The 22nd poll, October 18, 2008—average score, 2.17:
PREP Prepper Anxiety Poll #22

The 23rd poll, February 16, 2009--average score, 2.48:
PREP Prepper Anxiety Poll #23

The 24th poll, June 26, 2009--average score 2.05:
PREP Prepper Anxiety Poll #24

The 25th poll, July 5, 2010--average score 2.14:
PREP Prepper Anxiety Poll #25

The 26th poll, December 5, 2010--average score 2.11:
PREP Prepper Anxiety Poll #26

The 27th poll, February 12, 2011--average score 1.91:
PREP Prepper Anxiety Poll #27

The 28th poll, July 2, 2011--average score 1.91:
PREP Prepper Anxiety Poll #28

The 29th poll, September 5, 2011--average score 2.15:
PREP Prepper Anxiety Poll #29

30th poll, October 8th, 2011--average score 2.17:
PREP Prepper Anxiety Poll #30

31st poll, January 1, 2012--average score 2.12:
PREP Prepper Anxiety Poll #31

32nd poll, April 27, 2012--average score 1.97:
PREP Prepper Anxiety Poll #32

33rd poll, May 30, 2012--average score 2.27:
PREP Prepper Anxiety Poll #33

34th poll, September 16, 2012--average score 2.41:
PREP Prepper Anxiety Poll #34

35th poll, November 18, 2012--average score 2.14:
PREP Prepper Anxiety Poll #35

36th poll, April 2, 2013--average score 2.20:
PREP Prepper Anxiety Poll #36

37th poll, August 22, 2013--average score 1.88:
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38th poll, October 16, 2014--average score 2.37:
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39th poll, January 13,2015--average score 1.92:
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40th poll, March 8, 2015--average score 1.90:
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41st poll, August 19, 2015--average score 2.05:
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42nd poll, December 13, 2015--average score 2.12:
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43rd poll, July 14, 2016--average score 2.21:
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44th poll, October 16, 2016--average score 2.30:
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45th poll, November 9, 2016--average score 1.70:
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46th poll, February 6, 2017--average score 1.88:
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47th poll, April 12, 2017--average score 1.97:
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48th poll, June 4, 2017--average score 1.91:
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49th poll, September 14, 2017--average score 1.74:
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50th poll, February 20, 2018--average score 1.55:
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51st poll, July 24, 2018--average score 1.58:
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52nd poll, October 28, 2018--average score 2.09:
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53rd poll, November 28, 2018--average score 1.72:
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54th poll (despite incorrect poll number on that post), March 31, 2019--average score 1.70:
PREP Prepper Anxiety Poll #53

55th poll, September 4, 2019--average score 1.625:
PREP - Prepper Anxiety Poll #55

56th poll, January 29, 2020--average score 2.18:
PREP - Prepper Anxiety Poll #56

57th poll, March 5, 2020--average score 2.22:
PREP - Prepper Anxiety Poll #57

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58th poll, March 18, 2020--average score 2.75:
PREP - Prepper Anxiety Poll #58
With a nod to JC Refuge, who developed and created this identical poll the first 22 times, here we go again. The poll will remain up for three 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. The first poll...

www.timebomb2000.com

59th Poll, April 16, 2020--average score 2.16:
PREP - Prepper Anxiety Poll #59
With a nod to JC Refuge, who developed and created this identical poll the first 22 times, here we go again. The poll will remain up for three 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. The first poll...

www.timebomb2000.com

60th Poll, July 1, 2020--average score 2.31:

PREP - Prepper Anxiety Poll #60

With a nod to JC Refuge, who developed and created this identical poll the first 22 times, here we go again. The poll will remain up for two 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. The first poll...

www.timebomb2000.com

 

[Marthanoir]

You need to add " Disappointed when I look up and don't see an incoming asteroid "

 

[NoMoreLibs]

Somewhere between the bunker (deep in da woods) and glued (try not to stay too glued, it'll drive you nuts).

But I know it's coming. Most mags are getting topped off. Guns getting rebuilt, cleaned, checked, etc. Laser rangefinder soon, so I know exactly where the bodies will be dropped. Trying to make amends with my God but I'm a bit of a shitehead so not sure how that's going to go.

 

[abby normal]

Waiting for the big one any day but not glued (but peeking periodically )

Playing Legos with my little boy and watching the hummingbirds and butterflies. Target practice helps, I'm a dead shot with the nerf gun.

If we make it to Christmas without something major happening, it will be a miracle.

 

[SouthernBreeze]

I voted "watchful and ready", but in reality, I'm about half way in between "watchful and ready" and "glued to the screen". I could have voted for both.

 

[Anti-Liberal]

Somewhere between the bunker (deep in da woods) and glued (try not to stay too glued, it'll drive you nuts).

But I know it's coming. Most mags are getting topped off. Guns getting rebuilt, cleaned, checked, etc. Laser rangefinder soon, so I know exactly where the bodies will be dropped. Trying to make amends with my God but I'm a bit of a shitehead so not sure how that's going to go.

I know we are saved by Grace alone but those 'Lordship Salvation' people have my head spinning.

 

[Freeholder]

I voted "watchful and ready", but in reality, I'm about half way in between "watchful and ready" and "glued to the screen". I could have voted for both.

Same here, with a dash of staying in the bunker! Not that I have a bunker, but I wish I did.

Kathleen

 

[NoMoreLibs]

I know we are saved by Grace alone but these 'Lordship Salvation' people have my head spinning.

Well, obviously, I'm not some super-duper Holly roller. Just trying to be a little better person without totally eating a bowl of shit soup for every ass I meet. Figure 'Grace' isn't Carte Blanche for being a shithead.

 

[Grounded Idealist]

We’re watchful, ready and checking the preps though not “just in case” rather, for when the SHTF.

 

[Anti-Liberal]

Well, obviously, I'm not some super-duper Holly roller. Just trying to be a little better person without totally eating a bowl of shit soup for every ass I meet. Figure 'Grace' isn't Carte Blanche for being a shithead.

I didn't mean to imply that you were one of them. I changed 'these' to 'those'.

 

[John Deere Girl]

Waiting for the big one any day but not glued (but peeking periodically )

Playing Legos with my little boy and watching the hummingbirds and butterflies. Target practice helps, I'm a dead shot with the nerf gun.

If we make it to Christmas without something major happening, it will be a miracle.

This pretty much sums up how I feel. Only I'm playing kitchen and dolls with my toddler.
I voted a bit concerned, but I'm watchful. I think everyday things get a bit crazier. However, I refuse to live my life in fear.

 

[maric]

I voted "watchful and ready", but in reality, I'm about half way in between "watchful and ready" and "glued to the screen". I could have voted for both.

Me too.

 

[ginnie6]

Hmm...I'm still stocking as much as I can but I'm kinda resigned you know?

 

[20Gauge]

You need to add " Disappointed when I look up and don't see an incoming asteroid "

It just passed or is due this week. I forget.

 

[Sacajawea]

I'm too busy to pay close attention at this point, putting out fires or realizing that it's "time" to implement the "when this gets to this point, do this" plans. Won't be bunkered till all that's done - but then I'm sure other ideas will show up on that list.

 

[OldArcher]

Never, ever, underestimate Man's capacity for stupidity. Likewise, Man's fears, hatreds, and prejudices being wielded against his fellow Man... If Man were 1/10th as good as dogs or cats seem to think us, the world would be close to perfect. Obviously, we don't live up to their expectations...

Never have I seen so many wobbling plates, nearly fumbled balls, or banana peels with attendant pits avoided, as now... Man seems suicidally bent upon his own destruction. If not the slow death of torturing, defiling, and denuding Gaia, he's intent upon rape, murder, abusing children, and all sorts of perversion not found in Nature...

As our spirits are eternal, and we do get "recycled," perhaps its time to start the cleaning process again...

OldArcher, Witch

 

[ShadowMan]

Just busy getting ready for what ever goes down. Thankfully up here on the mountain folks are pretty conservative for the most part. Plus it would be easy to shut down the few roads up into our area. The worst issue we would have to face is a big one......FIRE!! Hopefully we'll have a few good snows before the fecal material hits the fan.

In the mean time....prepping - prepping - prepping. Gotta call in this morning and order our cuts for the half a hog we just harvested. Have half an Angus due to harvest around the first of the year. YUM!! Should have the greenhouse up and running before the election. Otherwise just chilling in the rarefied air.

 

[Shooter]

I voted "watchful and ready", but in reality, I'm about half way in between "watchful and ready" and "glued to the screen". I could have voted for both.

pretty much just waiting, but still working the dillon and loading more ammo, but have to admit, I watch the riots on live feeds on youtube every nite, mabye 3 hours, the stupid is very strong in these people,

 

[oleglass]

Voted watchful and waiting, but really am watching the screen for riots.
DW thinks it is gong to happen any day now, me, not so much.

 

[SouthernBreeze]

pretty much just waiting, but still working the dillon and loading more ammo, but have to admit, I watch the riots on live feeds on youtube every nite, mabye 3 hours, the stupid is very strong in these people,

I always maintain a "watchful and ready" attitude. I've pretty much tuned out to what's going on in the news realm. I do keep up with our local news, and get bits and pieces here. I know enough of what's going on to have enough sense to see that things are continuing to go down hill from here on out. That's why I can also say that I'm glued to the screen so to speak waiting for anything to happen at any time. The Book predicts that all these things will come to pass. I'm a watcher.

 

[Blacknarwhal]

Glued.

Everything's a panic right now and somehow the panic is actually getting WORSE. The panic will hit a fever pitch by November, until you get this seven-second audio clip with accompanying video:

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[WildDaisy]

I would love to see the data plotted poll by poll on a line graph to see the ups and downs, and maybe put in a few "milestone" markers historically when they have risen to see what too place at that time to raise anxiety (i.e. 9/11, earthquakes, riots etc). Would be an interesting thing to see poll after poll

 

[anna43]

I'm more concerned that usual for obvious reasons. I've stopped watching the news because its totally slanted and the commercials are all political and I'm sick of all of it So I'd appreciate it if the world comes to an end that someone would be sure to post it here so I'll know.

 

[LibertyMom]

I voted “glued to the screen” because my state of concern is definitely above “watchful and ready”. Previous states of alert were usually weather-related or more a general concern of what could happen if.... While I’m not in a panic by any means, the current state of uncertainty involving Covid-19 and related protocols, disruptions to supply chain, and civil unrest make this a very unsettling time.

 

[sjhenderson]

I want to add to this thread. God said to be ye prepared in all things. He to me, did not mean just to be prepared to meet him.

 

[Topusaret]

Bethshaya, I actually did that a few years ago. It is a lot of work, and frankly, is very subjective as someone (me) has to decide what is an important event and what isn't. I brought it up to date and then maintained it for about a year, maybe a bit less, and then dropped it because I was constantly getting complaints about what was and wasn't included as an "important event".

11 hours in, I found the poll on page 3 and it now stands at 2.37.

 

[hiwall]

As always, Thanks Topusaret for doing these polls.
I find them interesting in many ways, mainly it makes me think about what I really feel at the time.

 

[Toy Maker]

Not worried. Nothing is going to happen before election day. After that, it could get interesting. All my preps are ready, if I get around to it, I might add the new optics.

 

[Toy Maker]

Oh.... and don't worry about crap you have no control over, just get your own house in order.

 

[Kathy in FL]

I'm not scared. Angry? Yes. I'm not worried. Angry? Yes. You could ask me about any negative emotion and I'd say nope ... except for angry. Yes. Yes I am.

 

[Loretta Van Riet]

Glued. Much c#ap has happened, expect more, soon.

 

[Marseydoats]

I didn't vote, because what I am is BURNT OUT. I am tired of going to the store every week just to replace what we ate the week before. I usually only shop every 2 -3 weeks, or longer. I hate going to the store anyway and dealing with regular idiots. I hate having to go multiple places just to find my regular groceries. Frankly, I'm just exhausted.

 

[byronandkathy2003]

the biggest thing that is happening around here right now is the grass is growing.
just keeping a watch on the rest of the country to see if anything is coming this way.
almost forgot we have 1 Dem commie in the middle of a few hundred trump fans..

 

[Topusaret]

After about 24 hours, the poll stands at 2.27.

 

[fish hook]

Somewhere between the bunker (deep in da woods) and glued (try not to stay too glued, it'll drive you nuts).

But I know it's coming. Most mags are getting topped off. Guns getting rebuilt, cleaned, checked, etc. Laser rangefinder soon, so I know exactly where the bodies will be dropped. Trying to make amends with my God but I'm a bit of a shitehead so not sure how that's going to go.

Try a little harder,at least hard enough to know for sure how you stand,it is important.

 

[fish hook]

Checked watchful and ready,my normal level.Only exceeded this one time,that was at the beginning of the covid epidemic and i could see some of what was coming.After a while i learned i could deal with it.

 

[naturallysweet]

I'm in a level 2 evacuation area. I'm glued. Lol

 

[Topusaret]

After 36 hours, the poll stands at 2.25.

12 hours left to vote.

 

[hiwall]

Way less than 200 votes when we usually have twice that many online all the time here.

 

[Topusaret]

And the 61st Prepper Anxiety Poll closes at 2.24. Significantly lower than the highest score. Somewhat average, overall, especially considering the lackluster response to the poll.