Started stocking up in 2010 and learned to farm. This plus other items equals freedom.

I think the point is to learn to keep supplies in reserve, not rush to stock up every time they say stock up. Don't continue to live in the just in time system, have something in reserve and grow your reserves so you have say 6 months or a year of something in reserve. Make sure to rotate through your reserves. Learn to grow your own food and learn how to preserve the food you grow.

If people are prepared then DS can not use it as a threat.

I hear ya. But we are so blessed that we are able to stock up. There are people around the world who are not so fortunate. I often wish that I could donate just the table leftovers to those who are starving. I pray that this great awakening happens soon but in my heart I know that God will move when the time is right with Him. So I wait - and stock up.

agreed