I am terrified.

[redstatebluegirl]

Today I did something I cannot remember doing before, I got money out of the ATM and put it in the freezer. I bought a few extra groceries for the pantry, extra pet food too.

I feel like one of those nuts who order doomsday kits online. Have I lost my mind?

[mr715]

1. I mean... sorta?

We're all a little crazy because of the enforced craziness.

But remember - if you freeze your money, it'll lose liquidity.

[redstatebluegirl]

4. Thanks I needed to laugh.

I remember that is what my Mom did during the Cuban Missile Crisis. I was a little girl, but smart enough to realize things were not normal. My Dad filling the root cellar with food, water and blankets was the first clue.

Thanks though...

[mr715]

11. I had a few of those moments.

First day of college was 9/11, NYU. Got covered in the concrete dust and presumably dead people ash.

During Covid, when they announced the NYC subway was shutting down at night I remember thinking to myself "The city that never sleeps is going to sleep".

We're all emotional creatures that have been primed for years for this. We aren't crazy, we are responding to stress in different ways.

You deserve the right to feel crazy. I find it quite liberating.

If you were investing in bitcoin then I'd unironically call you a crazy person.


Solidarity my sister --

MR

[redstatebluegirl]

15. Thank you.

[appalachiablue]

69. I hear you and remember the 1962 Cuban Missle Crisis as a kid, Dad's basement store room/bunker.

My cousin was living in NYC on 9/11and I was in DC not far from the CIA. That plane and the poor passengers went down in PA. Hell.

I pray all make it through this current madness.

[orangecrush]

5. Thread winner!

That's some cold cash!

[redstatebluegirl]

9. Yes

[displacedvermoter]

35. Cold cash, nonetheless!

[Bluestocking]

38. Is that because it becomes a frozen asset?

[Mz Pip]

2. Nothing crazy about that

About all any of us can do is be proactive and do whatever we need to do for ourselves and our families.

[orangecrush]

3. Nope

You're obviously intelligent enough to take things seriously.

[redstatebluegirl]

6. Thanks.

[orangecrush]

8. ...

[Lifeafter70]

7. We have had a cash stash since thr orange one took office

[pwb]

10. No your normal, But if I could suggest something?

I replace the fear with anger. I feel better.

[slightlv]

53. I agree anger may be better than fear,

but the anger is dangerous in itself... drives my BP skyward and my nerves are totally fried. I stayed in bed most of today with the covers up to my head. Don't do that very often, but retirement has its advantages. Doesn't help that my torn-up knee has been given me fits all day. Just seemed a perfect day to let the world go do its thing while I laid low for once.

[appalachiablue]

70. You're doing what's natural, best & stay well. Watch the anger but it can be better than fear for some..

[GenThePerservering]

12. Get a grip on yourself. nt

[Irish_Dem]

21. Denial is not a long term solution.

[ornotna]

59. Such a simple solution

Will we all be better now?

[H2O Man]

13. Do not be afraid.

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"Do not be afraid.” – Gospel of Matthew, 14:27 and 17: 7

I suppose that a lot of people have a favorite gospel. Mine would be Matthew's, the first found in the Good Book. There was a time when scholars believed it was the first of the four written, although for the last 126 years, it is known it was actually done post-Mark. Indeed, it is similar to Mark's in many ways, yet it has additions believed to be from the source(s) known as “Q.”

“Q” is, of course, the shortened version of the German word “Quelle,” meaning source. Most, though certainly not all, of bibical historians consider “Q” to have been both the oral and written sayings of Jesus that were used as teaching devices by the Jewish people for the first generation – likely two – after Jesus's death. The actual authors of the four gospels – especially Matthew and Luke – used Q's sayings in making what appears to be a three-layered final product, named after the disciple it was written in the spirit of.

The Gospel of Matthew defines Jesus as being 100% Jewish, delivering a message specific to Jews. To be properly understood, one must have an understanding of the context in which it was authored, and more importantly, the time that Jesus walked the earth. There was tensions between different sects of the Jewish people over how they would exist under Roman rule. Not surprisingly, many among the established leadership were quite comfortable, being in a position not that different than the shysters running mega-churches today.

Others, especially those from the rural regions of Palestine, were fundamentalist in their religious lives. Some extremely so, such as Jesus's second cousin, John the Baptist. A good recently published book, “Zealot: The Life and Times of Jesus of Nazareth,” by Reza Aslan, provides an accurate description of those times. (Note: There are several points that I would debate Aslan on, however.)

During Jesus's life and for the early years after his death, no one who had been alive with him thought that he created a new religion, or Christianity. They understood his message to have been as advocating for the sects of Jews in his time, though lifting it to higher ground. That is, the “mountaintop of humanity.” What I find fascinating is that in Matthew we find sixteen quotes that are, if anything, Buddhist in nature. One that comes to mind today is, “Whoever exalts himself will be humbled, and whoever humbles himself will be exalted.” I'm thinking globally here, in terms of tensions that scare normal, sane human beings.

“Do not worry.” – Gospel of Matthew, 6:25

[redstatebluegirl]

17. Thank you.

I come here when I need clarity. I can always count on this community for that.

[H2O Man]

20. You are welcome!

I have been talking with a whole lot of family, friends, & associates who are very anxious today. This is a very tough time, and surely more tense than anything since the Cuban missile crisis. And that scares good people -- unlike maga people thinking this is a good thing. I suspect many of them will be on their lawns partying tonight, hoping to see the fireworks.

Nothing "good" can happen in the next 92 hours. The best we can hope for is that the convicted sex offender/felon backs down on his deadline.

[Catlady123]

14. He's terrorizing humanity.

So it's normal to be scared.
I was 12 when the Cuban Missile Crisis happened and this mess is bringing back all those childhood fears, as I'm sure many are feeling the same.
He needs to be removed from office. Unfit to lead.

[redstatebluegirl]

16. I remember the Cuban Missile Crisis too.

I posted about it in answer to someone on this thread. It seems irrational, but we do what makes us feel better.

[-misanthroptimist]

18. A certain level of preparedness always makes sense.

Beyond some indistinct point it becomes paranoia. IOW, if you keep enough cash and supplies on hand for a couple of weeks or months, that's prudence. If you buy 10 years worth of stuff...that may indicate a problem.

[redstatebluegirl]

25. Nothing like that, thankfully.

[La Coliniere]

19. I'm not a survivalist by nature, but damn,

I’ve been stockpiling water, batteries, canned foods ( lots of beans, tomatoes and tomato paste), pasta and other things that will last for a few years. I never did anything like this before the felon’s second term. The night he was elected I thought, hmmm, time to get serious about planning for an emergency situation, be it cyber, climate related or terrorism. Don’t think I was being unnecessarily paranoid.

[redstatebluegirl]

29. I agree.

I think doing it made me feel proactive.

[Irish_Dem]

22. Any aware person is nervous right now.

Any one who is facing realty understands a dangerous psychopath is in charge.

[Javaman]

23. there is nothing wrong with what you did...

Mrs. Javaman and I have been stocking up for months.

[OC375]

24. It's good regardless

Even in the best of times, having a week or two of necessities is a good idea. Few in the US know true scarcity... You simply can't have it. Period.

Being able to stay home a few weeks while everyone is fighting for resources and going through withdrawal from... everything, is a good plan.

[redstatebluegirl]

27. I was raised on a farm.

My Mom had a huge garden and we canned things at the end of summer. We always had a large freezer full of beef and pork and had chickens for eggs. Dad joked we could live for a year off of what we had put away.

Maybe that is where I get this. I always have enough to live a month or so. My husband was a boy scout so we are always prepared.

[no_hypocrisy]

26. Excuse me for mentioning "cold, hard cash". Otherwise,

my guess is that you were pre-occupied in thought and there's nothing wrong with that.

[redstatebluegirl]

28. No problem, laughter is good medicine.

[MerryBlooms]

30. You're not a nut. Many are afraid.

Reach out to where you find comfort and peace. We have no control. We do little things... I play a lot of music. I listen to daily prayer. Do what you need to have peace of mind and heart. 🫶

[redstatebluegirl]

31. Thank you for this.

I go to music too. Today has been a jazz day, Dave Brubeck, Herbie Hancock and Ella Fitzgerald. Might be Chopin tonight, classical helps me sleep.

[MerryBlooms]

34. Music is my go to every day!

Back in the olden days, my husband and I saw Brubeck live. It was magical 🥰
BB King. Mel Torme... Good times
You do what feels right, don't worry about what anyone else might think ❤️❤️❤️

[Attilatheblond]

41. Music has ALWAYS been my 'drug of choice'

Had errands to run today and I keep a Boccherini CD in my old van. It helps to have beautiful music playing.

[Alpeduez21]

32. Absolutely a very good idea.

We have a stack of cash and about three months of food in our house. Generator always has fresh gas available. We have a weeks worth of water and a water distiller Cars most always are topped off. That a black swan event will happen is totally predictable. WHAT it will be is the uncertainty.

[redstatebluegirl]

33. Thank you.

It is almost like he loves to terrorize everyone, even his own people.

[malaise]

36. I made coffee fudge with walnuts earlier this afternoon

Haven’t made fudge in ages - comfort food with lovely childhood memories.
I still don’t think he’ll go ahead with his madness. I hope I’m right.

[redstatebluegirl]

42. I made my Mom's meatloaf for supper.

Comfort food it is.

[malaise]

44. LOL

I used mum’s recipe too but replaced the tablespoon of vanilla with red rum😀

[bdamomma]

50. He's a sick

thing, and an effing bully. I hope he has some sort of health issue.

[malaise]

56. The sooner the better

[Trueblue Texan]

66. I need that recipe!

Never heard of coffee fudge but I truly want to get to know it!

[malaise]

68. I posted it in recipes years ago

Will dig up the recipe tomorrow. I make it from memory. 😀

[malaise]

73. Check your messages

😀

[Maru Kitteh]

37. Maybe a little.

But haven’t we all?



Tomorrow will be another day. You’re not in Ukraine. That’s one thing to be grateful for. Imagine how those people have been feeling for years on end now.

[BigmanPigman]

39. Bury it under a tree stump in your backyard

[twodogsbarking]

40. If that is what makes you feel comfortable then that is a wise decision.

You are dealing with crazy but it isn't you.

[BeneteauBum]

43. I think we are all a bit on edge

The orange creature has gone off the rails and we feel powerless to put an immediate stop to it.

Peace ☮️

[Cheezoholic]

45. I took all the cash I had left in the world and bought gold after he won. Real gold that you can hold

Not to make a profit but because I figured he'd light the world on fire in his first 6 months. Yeah, its gone up 200% or whatever (I don't pay attention to it much), but I just cash out a little when I need it. Don't care, as long as this asshole is near the suitcase I'll keep the gold. Trust me, the amount of money I had was worth less than a 2010 Corolla so I'm still poor as fuck. But like I said, it will stay where its at. Its got a long way to fall before I'd lose. And if it falls that far that quick, it'll still be worth more than cash.


FF!!!

[Evolve Dammit]

46. I don't think so. It is a terriying moment in world history.

[angrychair]

47. Absolutely not crazy

Anyone saying differently is fool. The president openly endorsed genocide. I'm even if it's bluster, it's irresponsible and dangerous. Just those words alone could start WWIII.

[TxGuitar]

48. Put the money in the freezer?

What am I missing?

[redstatebluegirl]

54. It is where my Mom kept her egg money.

[paleotn]

55. How often do you pilfer through your freezer?

Not often I'd guess, thus less chance of it getting moved, forgot where you moved it to, and lost. Plus, in a house fire, what's in your fridge / freezer is likely to survive. Not edible, certainly, but probably not burned to dust either.

[wendyb-NC]

49. Nah

Sometimes it's prudent to plan ahead, and given the current circumstances, you could be not only sensible but prescient.

[littlemissmartypants]

51. Fail to plan, plan to fail. Personally, I never stop at plan B.

I back up my backup plans. ❤️

[paleotn]

52. It never hurts to be prepared.

Making an obsession of it is, as you said, a bit nuts. But being prepared for events with significant probabilities of happening is certainly not. We mainly stock up in the winter. Partially because we don't like going out much when it's near zero and snowy for days, and can both work hybrid when the weather's bad. Mainly due to a 35" one day, very wet and heavy snow we had several decades ago, with power out for a solid week. We decided then to never get caught short again.

So buying a little extra and having some cash on you in case of emergencies isn't nuts. It's wise. Particularly with a madman in the White House.

[AverageOldGuy]

57. "Have I lost my mind?"

If you have lost your mind, I am stark raving mad.

Over the past 3-4 years I have stockpiled over $15,000 cash in one place, the same amount in another. I had given away my guns to my son but have recently retrieved an AR-15, 12-gauge pump shotgun, and .308 Weatherby sighted in at 300 yards in addition to the .40 calibre pistol I have. This week I'm buying another pistol -- semi-auto, .40-cal, smallest model I can find.

In November 2026 and 2028 I WILL VOTE.

[wnylib]

58. You are playing into Trump's hands. He wants to spread fear

He is likely to do something cruel and illegal to Iran. He wants you and Iran to tremble in fear that it might be a nuke attack.

More likely it will be non nuclear missiles fired at Iran's power plants, which will cripple Iran's defense and offense capabilities. Then he will sieze control of Hormuz.

[William Seger]

60. That question is the exact objective of gaslighting (nt)

[Susan Calvin]

61. No, you have not lost your mind.

I always have cash and extra food around, but your post made me think that I should probably get some extra extra.

[Timewas]

62. About that money

The freezer is one of the first place they look for "hidden" money

[redstatebluegirl]

63. Thanks

[womanofthehills]

64. Grocery prices will keep going up

I wish I already bought some extra food a week ago when it was lower.

I read to buy extra meds if you take them and a biggie they were just talking about on “Turning Points” is to get an MRI sooner than later before the price of one sky rockets because a third of world’s helium was produced in Qatar where missile strikes demolished production of helium. It will hurt smaller countries- like Cuba worse than US because we produce helium but it will be more scarce.

[malaise]

65. Order TACOs RFN

He backed down. Afraid of impeachment or worse

[Ilsa]

67. I keep extra regular food, and a small

cache of survivalist foods.

I need to get the big barrel to store water.

[gerryatwork]

71. There are

millions of peppers in the US. Some with a years supply of food. Months of water with ways to purify water if need be. Most are concerned with an EMP attack where there will be no electricity, phones, TV and just about any electronic device is rendered useless. That includes cars. Anything electronic. About 3-4 adversaries are capable of doing this. Do I think it’s gonna happen. Most likely not. There is also the possibility of the US invoking marshal law.
I have about 4 months of food. Mostly canned soup, canned meats, rice, pasta and other dried stable foods. I have 20 gallons of water with the ability to disinfect almost an unlimited amount of water. From my roof down spots. And a nearby lake if necessary. Also have a butane single burner stove with enough cans of fuel for about 75 hours. Dozens of candles, 4-5 flashlights with extra batteries and a camping type lantern. With enough batteries for about 40-50 hours. Also have 2 lbs of whole
Coffee beans, a manual grinder, coffee filters for about 100 cups of coffee. Instant coffee. Coffee creamer and freeze dried milk. Hot chocolate, Quaker Oats. Plus more.

[MustLoveBeagles]

72. It looks like dump blinked

We've been given 2 week reprieve. He needs to be removed.