LaughingAxe
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I have been discussing with my own dwindling circle of like-minded friends the idea of relocating and forming some sort of community operating out or close to outside of mainstream society. Most of us are in central to north AB and are seeing the writing on the wall with how things are degrading. Many of us also are witnessing our extended family in BC deal with their current issues so our conversation has amplified over the last few days. That being said id like to open up this thread with the intent of generating some ideas and feedback, possibly ones we have missed.
Because even though we agree on the problem and discuss how bad it could get, we still seem at a stand-still. It seems that all of us, and especially our wives, have different standards, goals, wants and needs. Dream homes, community sports, closeness to Costco to name a few. And even the people who I would have noted were the committed, seem to have a lot of sugar plum fairy delusions about things like zoning, subdivision, or just in general the reality of opting out of parts or the entirety of the system.
The more self-sufficient, the less leverage society can apply. If society seeks to apply unjust provisions then to me it makes sense to limit their impact and effect on me and my family. Of course it would make sense to dismantle unjust systems but im law abiding and would never suggest that nor seek to implicate others in foolishness (!) and i honestly, as someone who has experienced a limited glimpse into warzones and conflict, know that most people arent there yet.
Of course 100% self-sufficiency is not obtainable or even desirable to many. Having lived in a semi-remote area over the last two years, I have an understanding for the reality and the amount of work required. But still its a goal or journey of mine to get to the highest level of it.
Looking forward to hearing some thoughts of yours. Some questions:
-What needs would have to be satisfied for you to join a community?
-What wants?
-What are the dealbreakers?
-if money wasnt an issue, what would it look like? Amish with guns and no wooden buttons? Beards w mustaches? You get it
Because even though we agree on the problem and discuss how bad it could get, we still seem at a stand-still. It seems that all of us, and especially our wives, have different standards, goals, wants and needs. Dream homes, community sports, closeness to Costco to name a few. And even the people who I would have noted were the committed, seem to have a lot of sugar plum fairy delusions about things like zoning, subdivision, or just in general the reality of opting out of parts or the entirety of the system.
The more self-sufficient, the less leverage society can apply. If society seeks to apply unjust provisions then to me it makes sense to limit their impact and effect on me and my family. Of course it would make sense to dismantle unjust systems but im law abiding and would never suggest that nor seek to implicate others in foolishness (!) and i honestly, as someone who has experienced a limited glimpse into warzones and conflict, know that most people arent there yet.
Of course 100% self-sufficiency is not obtainable or even desirable to many. Having lived in a semi-remote area over the last two years, I have an understanding for the reality and the amount of work required. But still its a goal or journey of mine to get to the highest level of it.
Looking forward to hearing some thoughts of yours. Some questions:
-What needs would have to be satisfied for you to join a community?
-What wants?
-What are the dealbreakers?
-if money wasnt an issue, what would it look like? Amish with guns and no wooden buttons? Beards w mustaches? You get it
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