What if an EMP detonated above the USA?

**Cyclone62** · 07-14-2009, 11:44 AM

Thanks Jon, I just pictured myself starving and getting shot by my neighbors. What a fantastic way to start the afternoon.

**Cycloin** · 07-14-2009, 11:47 AM

Originally Posted by keepngoal

this scenario and my response to it, is very similar to my response to a zombie outbreak.

-keep.

Get a bunch of dudes together, dance, and sing Thriller?

**kkise** · 07-14-2009, 12:06 PM

Originally Posted by Cyclonepride

That's probably the most realistic option I've heard yet to meet our carbon emission goals

**SeattleClone** · 07-14-2009, 12:21 PM

Originally Posted by dmclone

Note to self.....pick up a lot of canned food and guns on the way home from work tonight.

Make sure you have a manual can-opener, or you'll be opening those cans the old-fashioned way.

**jdoggivjc** · 07-14-2009, 12:25 PM

Originally Posted by SeattleClone

Make sure you have a manual can-opener, or you'll be opening those cans the old-fashioned way.

That's old fashioned? pffft...

Now THAT'S a knife...

**CycoCyclone** · 07-14-2009, 01:02 PM

Would I betray my engineering background if I were to say the electrical device would have to be ON for an EMP to destroy the electronics?

**CyPride** · 07-14-2009, 01:06 PM

Originally Posted by cyeah

A. Yes I buy seed now because it is easier - I do know how to put aside a certain amount for next year's planting if needed.

B. I actually have enough ammo and supplies to reload that I could survive for quite a while without ever buying another shell (do not let me wife know).

C. Where I live I can walk to all of my food sources (fields, rivers, lakes, woods). If I did not have a car the horse will work.

D. For those of you interested in trying to steal from me in this scenario - be sure to have your box picked out before you come. I do not shoot to wound in such a scenario.

My bad, YOU da man!

Do you think humans are the only living creatures affected by this emp stuff? Everything else lives, we die? i don't honestly know, i didn't bother reading the sqauk's link.

**bos** · 07-14-2009, 01:06 PM

I could survive without technology and would actually prefer it. However in this case, it would suck, because people would panic and there would be lawlessness. It would be hard to protect my family. Food would be scarce within weeks and people would kill for it. I think our society today is not built for any mass tragedy. We have become too self centered.

**bos** · 07-14-2009, 01:08 PM

I am not confident the rest of the world would bail us out. Some may offer assistance, but whoever did this would leave our door wide open to conquer us and quickly take control. They would probably threaten other nations to cease assistance.

Now, Tom Cruises bunker doesnt sound too bad does it?

**sandhawk20** · 07-14-2009, 01:20 PM

The truly scary thing is that it might not even take the act of a crazy dictator for this to occur.

FOXNews.com - Powerful Solar Storm Could Shut Down U.S. for Months - Science News | Science & Technology | Technology News

**bos** · 07-14-2009, 01:24 PM

Originally Posted by sandhawk20

The truly scary thing is that it might not even take the act of a crazy dictator for this to occur.

FOXNews.com - Powerful Solar Storm Could Shut Down U.S. for Months - Science News | Science & Technology | Technology News

The race is on for better forecasting abilities, as the next peak in solar activity is expected to come around 2012.

NICE.

**Cyclone62** · 07-14-2009, 01:25 PM

Originally Posted by bostinelosd

The race is on for better forecasting abilities, as the next peak in solar activity is expected to come around 2012.

NICE.

I dunno about you, but I'm just going to soil myself New Year's Eve of 2011. Just to get that out of the way.

**jdoggivjc** · 07-14-2009, 01:26 PM

I seriously think it wouldn't be such a bad idea if SkyNet would just become aware already...

**bos** · 07-14-2009, 01:29 PM

Originally Posted by Cyclone62

I dunno about you, but I'm just going to soil myself New Year's Eve of 2011. Just to get that out of the way.

I just told a buddy that Im quiting my IT job before then. I dont want to deal with it. He said he is going to quit his job and sell guns. Thinks a profit would be had. I figure someone with a gun would just shoot him and take his stash.

**cyeah** · 07-14-2009, 01:32 PM

Originally Posted by CyPride

My bad, YOU da man!

Do you think humans are the only living creatures affected by this emp stuff? Everything else lives, we die? i don't honestly know, i didn't bother reading the sqauk's link.

It only effects electronics so unless bambi is rolling with a walkman I think they will be ok.

Like a poster below says - I would kind of like no technology and no reason to have to go to work.

Hell I am working now so I can retire to hunt and fish all the time anyway.