tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2686829448547770092.post3767920785636229453..comments2023-08-15T06:33:53.114-07:00Comments on Bison Prepper: casper and democrats 3James M Dakinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01382139289994087931noreply@blogger.comBlogger25125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2686829448547770092.post-30468533308187126422019-06-14T23:02:43.334-07:002019-06-14T23:02:43.334-07:00:):)John Wilderhttp://wilderwealthywise.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2686829448547770092.post-45599400633231006692019-06-14T09:26:29.477-07:002019-06-14T09:26:29.477-07:00Oh, yeah, good times there, forty plus years ago. ...Oh, yeah, good times there, forty plus years ago. Much better than the ladies underwear ads/catalogs. My appreciation to NatGeo for that ( and the maps. The fold out map was a distant second attraction ) led me to excuse their decline until the early 00's when those dingus munchers pimped for the elite and tried to sell me Saudi Arabian oil production growth to satisfy global demand 'til 2030-2050. I never could look at them again, brown bouncing boobies or not. James M Dakinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01382139289994087931noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2686829448547770092.post-43389827367981765882019-06-14T06:20:16.622-07:002019-06-14T06:20:16.622-07:00Nat Geo. One of this boys first exposures to the n...Nat Geo. One of this boys first exposures to the naked female breast (Aside from the old man’s porn stash). Dark, saggy, titty, with a little bone through the nose action, but beggars can’t be choosy :DAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2686829448547770092.post-23199940573618258362019-06-14T06:02:51.195-07:002019-06-14T06:02:51.195-07:00I think for the maximum size group, we are talking...I think for the maximum size group, we are talking more long term stable environments. Not like during the coming collapse of extreme resource scarcity. That said, I had read that article before and hadn't grasped it fully. Reading it again-brilliant! Most excellent job. James M Dakinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01382139289994087931noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2686829448547770092.post-71505091217141827712019-06-14T05:50:35.691-07:002019-06-14T05:50:35.691-07:00NeoGeo-another once fine Education For The Masses,...NeoGeo-another once fine Education For The Masses, degenerating into PC crap on a stick. James M Dakinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01382139289994087931noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2686829448547770092.post-90096330265407767282019-06-13T21:11:22.170-07:002019-06-13T21:11:22.170-07:00If I may quote on optimum tribe size, plus add in ...If I may quote on optimum tribe size, plus add in my own theory:<br />https://wilderwealthywise.com/mental-illness-dunbars-number-and-the-divine-right-of-kings/John Wilderhttp://wilderwealthywise.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2686829448547770092.post-66448717036842510262019-06-13T21:10:01.168-07:002019-06-13T21:10:01.168-07:00"Nestled inside the walls of some smaller enc..."Nestled inside the walls of some smaller enclosures are six barrel- or trough-shaped stone vessels. The largest could hold 40 gallons of liquid. The archaeologists suggest that they were used to brew a basic beer from wild grasses." -Göbekli Tepe, which predates agriculture.<br /><br />Theory is we developed cities as a way to make more beer. Really.<br /><br />https://www.nationalgeographic.com/magazine/2017/02/alcohol-discovery-addiction-booze-human-culture/<br />John Wilderhttp://wilderwealthywise.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2686829448547770092.post-22859463955072227432019-06-13T14:57:32.724-07:002019-06-13T14:57:32.724-07:00@LargeMarge - back in the day when I was in the fi...@LargeMarge - back in the day when I was in the field I was told that mobile phone towers routinely operate at 95% capacity.<br /><br />My wife sent me a text the other day. We were in the same room. I never received it. I sent a text to my parents warning them of a Police speed trap. They got the message the following day. <br /><br />In the aftermath of the Christchurch Earthquake the NZ gov asked people to refrain from phone calls because calls took up far to much bandwidth and everyone was trying to communicate. They said use text, the messages will get through but they'd take time.<br /><br />Lastly Singapore has the best telecommunications in the world. Why? It's owned by their Military. Come go time civilians lose their access. But as it stands today it operates at 65% capacity.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2686829448547770092.post-91341543294738822922019-06-13T14:51:58.983-07:002019-06-13T14:51:58.983-07:00The age of pirates is actually quite interesting o...The age of pirates is actually quite interesting once you get away from the fictional parts. The reason piracy was shut down was because it was a way for ordinary go-getters to make serious money without owning land. <br /><br />Like the age of cowboys it was only a brief moment in history but the romance lives on todayAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2686829448547770092.post-65204254508106599512019-06-13T12:27:06.531-07:002019-06-13T12:27:06.531-07:00re:
optimal tribe size
EatonRapidsJoe discussed t...re:<br />optimal tribe size<br /><br />EatonRapidsJoe discussed that:<br />http://eatonrapidsjoe.blogspot.com/2019/04/seven-cows-faq-nuclear-explosion-model.html?m=1<br /><br />He thinks (and after contemplating, I agree) bigger has the potential to be better.<br /><br />Trust your lieutenants to keep their stealing within reason.<br /><br />Trust your generals to be at least marginally competent.<br /><br />Trust your little people to support you because the alternative is worse.<br /><br />According to ERJ, instead of a city with sixty gangs, three warlords establish defensible boundaries, and keep their young studs occupied with other-than-battle activities.<br /><br />Instead of a remote / invisible hermitage, gather with enough firepower-folks to dissuade opposition. It worked for Stalin, it works for the squatters in Palestine. It works for Law Enforcement Officials.<br /><br />It wouldn't work for me; I avoid politicians like I avoid Ebola.LargeMargehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01530497760743766465noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2686829448547770092.post-46579368501213341362019-06-13T12:26:08.658-07:002019-06-13T12:26:08.658-07:00I wouldn't care about a cell signal, per se. ...I wouldn't care about a cell signal, per se. As soon as I saw that city cops ran two to a car, I would judge the place to be a demilitarized zone. Good luck staying there, silly buggers. James M Dakinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01382139289994087931noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2686829448547770092.post-13536826685180331302019-06-13T11:43:25.512-07:002019-06-13T11:43:25.512-07:00As I mentioned to our esteemed panel, I visited Sa...As I mentioned to our esteemed panel, I visited Sacramento California and Portland Oregon last month.<br /><br />My AT&T (American Telephone And Telegraph) telephone signal frequently crashed, so text worked (better).<br /><br />Bison explains:<br /> 'the population exceeds the resources'.<br />In that example, too many cellular telephone users for the infrastructure equals an unhappy LargeMarge.<br /><br />I think that makes cities a bad place to visit. Imagine seeking driving directions during normal times, or emergency information during not-normal times...LargeMargehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01530497760743766465noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2686829448547770092.post-87127232789363778882019-06-13T11:30:44.288-07:002019-06-13T11:30:44.288-07:00Just like most ( at least early ) War Of Northern ...Just like most ( at least early ) War Of Northern Aggression leaders. The voted in part, not the plank part :)James M Dakinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01382139289994087931noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2686829448547770092.post-30090993712351385642019-06-13T11:14:33.981-07:002019-06-13T11:14:33.981-07:00Look to pirates for guidance in this matter. Pirat...Look to pirates for guidance in this matter. Pirate captains were voted into power and then ruled like, well, a captain. But, if the group didn't like it they voted in a new captain and the old one walked the plank.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2686829448547770092.post-72754570724933082952019-06-13T06:52:05.256-07:002019-06-13T06:52:05.256-07:006:08-so, in a way, no different than usual, findin...6:08-so, in a way, no different than usual, finding your way in society. Just betting on low instead of high tech.James M Dakinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01382139289994087931noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2686829448547770092.post-83599973902567759092019-06-13T06:49:09.097-07:002019-06-13T06:49:09.097-07:00I thought beer was a byproduct of agriculture. In...I thought beer was a byproduct of agriculture. Interesting. James M Dakinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01382139289994087931noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2686829448547770092.post-15932975623048663982019-06-13T06:47:51.274-07:002019-06-13T06:47:51.274-07:00Optimum size, far below resources in the area ( ac...Optimum size, far below resources in the area ( accounting for population growth, failed harvests, etc ). Military rule, but NOT nation state military. Tribe military. James M Dakinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01382139289994087931noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2686829448547770092.post-65972040914156196332019-06-13T04:39:03.659-07:002019-06-13T04:39:03.659-07:00Question for the panel : What is the optimum size...Question for the panel : What is the optimum size for a 'tribe' ? How large (or small) a group that requires feeding - using and gathering resources - sanitation - housing - etc. ?<br /><br />How is it ruled - majority vote, or one/two members calling the shots ? How are tasks assigned ?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2686829448547770092.post-62135965017758504422019-06-12T19:00:58.771-07:002019-06-12T19:00:58.771-07:00Concentration camp=city. Might steal that, Marge....Concentration camp=city. Might steal that, Marge.<br /><br />James, yeah. Average work week in Europe before agriculture? Like 10 hours. AND THEY HAD BEER!<br /><br />But no tobacco.<br /><br />No wonder I like camping.John Wilderhttp://wilderwealthywise.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2686829448547770092.post-29833788547148225032019-06-12T18:08:22.351-07:002019-06-12T18:08:22.351-07:00Yeah true dat guys. The cities do suck ass in many...Yeah true dat guys. The cities do suck ass in many ways. The takeaway element to the cities and burbs of say the latter part of the last century or infant years of this century is that a very astute Minion or adherent to the hard copy version of the Bisonia field manual can stock and stack the fracking crapper out of the table top crumbs and largess remaining of the gluttony empire. A Monk's like approach and disciplined effort can gear up a fellow from city pickings, real business like, with effort. Aside in general there will be many stationed lilly pads of agri biz, Cottage crafts, and Hopsing mercantile enterprises with a trader gypsy type as well around. Find where you fit, in the new dynamic. Easy peasy... Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2686829448547770092.post-85577255755682974352019-06-12T15:57:36.120-07:002019-06-12T15:57:36.120-07:00Sir yes Sir, church ladies= can churn the butter, ...Sir yes Sir, church ladies= can churn the butter, and can mash the potatoes. Nuff said. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2686829448547770092.post-14877247286181120412019-06-12T15:18:43.505-07:002019-06-12T15:18:43.505-07:00Couldn't agree with you more. Of course, citi...Couldn't agree with you more. Of course, cities can be better or worse depending on the point in time of that civilization. Even NYC or LA at one time was a really nice place to live. Not to invalidate the point we'd be better off without agriculture.James M Dakinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01382139289994087931noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2686829448547770092.post-32245477568441734942019-06-12T13:41:17.285-07:002019-06-12T13:41:17.285-07:00re:
silting reservoirs behind dams
Thank you for...re:<br />silting reservoirs behind dams <br /><br />Thank you for recognizing the inevitable.<br /><br />Silting is one result of clear-cutting forests. Our quite minor species seems intent on reducing this particular planet to an uninhabitable desert.<br /><br />A look at maps and geographical studies of The Fertile Crescent (not a reference to 'swooning church ladies') immediately shows the results of human interference since the invention of agriculture and its disgusting sibling 'civilization'.<br /><br />The great depopulation is inevitable. It may come in weeks, months, or a few decades. The course was set 10,000 years ago after hunter-gathering nomads were exterminated by priests and nobility/'ruling elites' and other miscreants.<br /><br />Energy surplus merely extended the interval between the adoption of agriculture and the return to small mobile extended family tribes.<br /><br />The worst abomination I can imagine is a city.<br />Is 'concentration camp' another way of stating 'city'?<br />Why do city-folk go to the trouble of dragging their garbage to a dump? Any city is a dump!LargeMargehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01530497760743766465noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2686829448547770092.post-90772643652732088222019-06-12T11:44:29.270-07:002019-06-12T11:44:29.270-07:00Damn, now I'm lusting after swooning church la...Damn, now I'm lusting after swooning church ladies.James M Dakinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01382139289994087931noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2686829448547770092.post-5667496296937632212019-06-12T10:25:03.932-07:002019-06-12T10:25:03.932-07:00Correct on many items Jim. Decentralization or a m...Correct on many items Jim. Decentralization or a modified Balkinization of areas or regions, for whatever the on the ground reasons are, may not result in a utopian redoubt complete with flir rifled unicorn cavalry units for estate security and swooning church ladies. Not likely. They will have to, by interconnected just in time and supply dependance that is now and will be for a long transition phase period, be joined at the hip logistically, culturally, politically, to other tribe and sub units. It would be best to have the strong alpha command structure and force projection capability; but also have that stupid state department, emmissary, gypsy trader type to be the go between, and grease some wheels of trade, mutual defense, bride exchanges!,etc. That is the dynamics of human walking uprights, which should rightfully encompass all of those dynamics in the Bisonia field manual. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com