Doomsday Preppers: Stockpiles, Ammunition, and Jesus | Should You Be Afraid?

The collapse of society is coming. It’s inevitable. That is at least if you’ve read all the headlines about climate change, war, insurrection, nuclear tensions, the dying oceans, falling sperm counts. It’s a lot to handle. Zeke Spector travels to the Ozarks to meet with a religious community of doomsday preppers to see what it takes not to be afraid of the world.
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2:35 Meet Pastor Joe Fox
4:07 Firearms
6:30 Potential Scenarios
7:38 Homestead Model
8:58 Religion
10:30 Meet TJ Morris
12:00 First Aid Training
14:50 Basic Survival Tricks
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[@bryanbresky7574]

Respectful, goes in with an open mind, doesn’t have a bias or agenda, entertaining. We need more journalists like this guy

[@moe8577]

Yes

[@tioswift3676]

I was thinking the same thing. Really good material and great journalist.

[@noahsathletics]

This is what vice used to be back in the day.

[@RobTowne]

Tries milking a goat but not shooting a gun....

[@vrtosag9472]

@@RobTowne Butt hurt lmao

[@jcspaziano]

"It is not physically possible for the government to take care of everybody on a large scale crisis" Hard fucking facts. No blame. No ridicule. All personal responsibility. Respect.

[@rosssivertson6339]

The government as we know it right now isn't interested in taking care of the people anyways. They want power and control

[@TerraFirmaX]

@@rosssivertson6339 You've missed the point. We all know what you just said,

[@John2r1]

That is true to an extent as the further away you are from a military base during a SHTF situation the less likely you are to receive any form of help. The trade off for that help is effectively marshal law as the military which needs resources as well will move out into the surrounding areas to control said resources. And will provide security on a broader scale but still you would be giving up many freedoms for that security. The reality is that the military represents at most 1% of the population. Law enforcement will also try to maintain some level of security but it would be very localized. So yeah the government can't protect you as an individual and won't bother to try.

[@ruslankazimov622]

Sometimes crisis comes from dysfunctional community that starts to panic buy. The local market near me run out of toilet papers, rice and flour in less than a day for months. Because people simply bought and stored things for no fucking reason.

[@John2r1]

@@ruslankazimov622 Yep I remember that happening in 2020. Though I didn't have to deal with the shortages caused by stupid people. Due to being in Europe for defender 2020. But saw it on the news.

[@theburners32141]

“It’s better to be a warrior in a garden, than a gardener in a war.” -Chinese Proverb.

[@jager5796]

You sire🥃

[@utsavgautam503]

" there is a Chinese proverb for everything " - Chinese proverb

[@jeffreykirton1780]

A warrior in a garden is where fruit ninja derived 😭

[@richardfriend5438]

Not for Samwise Gamgee

[@thekommisarfirstsecretary]

Workers of the world UNITE!

[@colechapman6976]

I liked the quote "I'm not living for doomsday, I'm living for Tuesday." I think it's a much more positive outlook. Doomsday preppers are always seeming represented as these crazed loons who wish for armageddon and hate society and all that it stands for, but clearly, that is not true. They are just prepared and don't want to be caught out in the open with their pants down. I can respect that. I think when they start disassociating from society, hauled up in some bunker, thinking crazy thoughts, and being a shut-in, that is when it turns unhealthy. This approach however is a good one.

[@commonsence8223]

Why do you care what they do with their own life? Their decisions won't affect you at all. Who are you to judge them as crazy or unhealthy? I am glad about the rest of your thoughts on the subject though.

[@colechapman6976]

@@commonsence8223 I care because it's very sad to me that people would rather choose to withdraw completely from living. You are right, it doesn't affect me, but I think that it's sad when they go too far and turn down friends, family, jobs, all for the sake of some mystical apocalypse happening sometime in the future. It's no way to really live

[@commonsence8223]

@@colechapman6976 yes, but you don't control thier choices. For them, it's not sad. They have the freedom to choose and you should respect it and not worry about it.

[@DarkKnight-db1dy]

@@colechapman6976 'it's very sad to me that people would rather choose to withdraw completely from living', there is also other kind of people that completely detach from reality to cater their delusions, and they are becoming more of a threat to society than these guys

[@ChristianRunsNY]

I believe some preppers are really as crazed and focused on the "inevitable" downfall of society in our lifetime. This group isn't, and I agree this just seems like a way to live that they can enjoy today and also be ready. I mean this guy is still buying mutual funds lol. He's prepared for anything. But I don't think they are the overwhelming majority of what is seen as a "doomsday prepper".

[@KarlRock]

Self-sufficiency is one of the most important things in life. Simple as that.

[@DjokerNole42]

Nice to see you here Karl

[@kaiser8411]

Hey karl! ❤️

[@KarlRock]

@@DjokerNole42 thanks Bro

[@KarlRock]

@@kaiser8411 Yo

[@naturesown1807]

Arguably the most important.

[@josefabdon]

Seems like a reasonable man to me. “Should you buy mutual funds or beans and rice…Yes, you should do both.” Nothing wrong with preparedness and I kinda like the idea of being self sufficient.

[@OldSaltyBear]

Agree. It seems to me that they are more concerned about being self reliant... and that the preparedness is just a byproduct of that.

[@Wcduc]

@@OldSaltyBear Gotta agree it seems they’re really just definition being prepared, and taking action for general survival needs.

[@Alckee6904]

@@JerHetrick Nothing is nowadays, but prepping can be if you are smart about it.

[@I_dont_want_an_at]

self sufficient lol! You're a cell in the body of humanity. You ain't ever being independent. Ever heard of an independent penguin or bee?

[@kbanghart]

@@I_dont_want_an_at exactly

[@narule2695]

It's very odd that alot of special forces guys turn preppers after they see the inner workings of our wonderful government 😒🤔

[@nervesinapattern7261]

They realize how easily things can fall apart and how inept government is at stepping in.

[@TheFrankNVetExperiment]

Not odd. More people should take a lesson from this. when someone who has seen the worst parts of the word, how fast societies change and crumble say "this can, and probably will, happen to us." Maybe we should listen.

[@bigninja27]

Do you think those guys are actually seeing the inner workings or just a very unique perspective. Like in my understanding this trend makes all sorts of sense when you think about the lived experiences these guys would have had but that doesn't necessarily mean their conclusion can be taken as a matter of fact. Right like terrorists also view the world in hostile and threatening lenses which is what leads to delusions like caliphates. Doesn't discount their experiences but of course their conclusions will always be touched by these delusions

[@donfleming7062]

Its not just in America. In Europe, you will find many former military personnel moving off the grid or to remote locations. History repeats itself and so its easy enough to prepare if you have the correct mindset. You can have all the tactical gear in the world, tons of firearms and still not survive. Being prepared is first and foremost a mindset. Its not just Special Forces that are turning to being prepared, if you have traveled around the world with an open mind, you will see the value in being prepared.

[@jonathansevert8400]

Excellent observation.

[@Aries61]

Thank you for being fair with Pastor Joe and TJ Morris and NOT butchering their lifestyle in the editing room. Salt of the Earth people. Great work. 🙏👍🇺🇸

[@zerc1]

The most American of things to do, is be self sufficient.

[@wf6951]

And crazy.

[@clm652]

@@wf6951 Self-sufficiency has always been crazy to commies.

[@ronicarbine8723]

@@clm652 best comment today

[@CB0408]

@@clm652 non-crazy has always been communist to crazies.

[@highbrass3749]

@Okaythan Letsdoit still wearing that mask in the car by yourself?

[@Boorne2Kill]

Props to the journalist. Great interview.

[@juliahart8593]

Ikr? I don't understand why some conservatives in my life hate this news outlet. they cover anyone and everyone wthout judging them. Edit: and I'm a conservative

[@kayleycoons2263]

@@juliahart8593 Vice can be pretty hit or miss, it seems to wildly vary from journalist to journalist with how much their own politics color the story. I can't stand the takes of *some* of their journos, but I like this guy!

[@majesticmajestic7058]

@@kayleycoons2263 Are you saying these journalist are pushing lies? If so, could you provide any examples?

[@shamircardenas9314]

Yeah it was nice to see a vice journalist not be insulting to the person from the subject matter indirectly

[@blaiseboy123]

facts, that annoying british kid that reports about the war on drugs just squeezes his far-left political bias into every sentence... I get enough politics in my day, just be a journalist man!

[@dormantlime215]

"People in the year 1000 thought the world was ending, people who lived through the plague thought the world was ending- I think it's more relevant to your life to look at what could be a natural disaster for *you*." Very level headed advice, love it.

[@TheSlizzer348]

Yeah that’s the first time I’ve heard someone from this sort of group say something they made me go ‘damn that’s a good, reasoned argument’

[@carrowxhex6891]

She was the one with the most wisdom I thought and was a good educator too. I started prepping & moving towards self sufficiency when I was 25 after breaking my legs in a car accident and being out of work for a year. Later on when my husband was injured in the military and required round the clock medical care I didn’t have to stress about finances, food and I could spend that time with him helping him heal.

[@dirtysok9856]

@@TheSlizzer348 What about "I'm not living for doomsday I'm living for Tuesday"

[@dbergerac9632]

People in Ukraine found their world ending when the Germans arrived, AFTER the genocidal actions of Stalin. At a regional level, "worlds" end.

[@4633-c1t]

People are more concerned of "todays world" ending. Like how it took 300 years for the world to begin to unfuck itself after the bronze age collapse and after every empire collapse that happens rather commonly throughout history. Basically people want their family's to not suffer as much as the last group of people had to in hard times.

[@nmiller4085]

This was surprisingly good content. We need more of this, Vice!

[@mixflip]

It's the end of the world for someone....somewhere....everyday. no one makes it out alive in this game called life.

[@DamianMasters]

Individuals control their own destinies - sheep will be sheep, lions will be lions

[@daniellemarie6059]

I like what you said a lot.

[@robjose5669]

Some die being robots to society... others die doing what they love. You choose

[@limelyte5390]

Truth!!! Vrai!!

[@justinly8246]

sir this is a Wendy’s

[@tboymma]

Everytime I watch a prepper mini doc it seems like the interviewer always tried to play them as “crazies” but this guy did a great job of not being 1 sided. I enjoyed this

[@deadbolt9019]

Im marking it as a change of times. Vice (and others) mocked preppers forever but slowly thats been back pedaling .

[@JAv-ti8uq]

Well… That… And clearly these people are not complete lunatics. They were actually quite charming and not once did they mention Trump. I kind of like them.

[@moistydoooood]

preppers are insane.

[@zacharysmith4787]

@@moistydoooood Says the person who probably doesn't have any sort of back up plan, for any situation.

[@newthrash1221]

@@zacharysmith4787 Make no mistake, these people prep because they enjoy doing it and made it a part of their identity. They will never actually have to use any of it because if they honestly believe they will use it, then they are crazy.

[@SATX_]

“Did you play football?” “Yeah yeah…well…no.” Had me fucking rolling!!!!

[@oddfellow8366]

Lmao same. "I've seen it done before though"

[@SATX_]

@@oddfellow8366 🤣definitely the same thing 🤣😎

[@Texas_TactiCoat]

When he apologizes for it 🤣

[@CharlieFlank]

The Yea Yea was in consideration for Madden the No was towards the physical activity

[@SATX_]

Ahahahahhaha pure gold!

[@TinyGoHomes]

I’m an extreme prepper as well. Got years of food stashed, self sufficient cottage and bunker if I have to hold the homestead down and a mobile bug out trailer if I need to be in the move and have everything to survive ready.

[@wombbroom]

Rule 1, don't share your info my guy.

[@nullnull-b1s]

Mobile bug out is a dream. Everyone going to be doing the exact same thing

[@hiwhatzup8664]

These guys aren’t hurting anyone, just being prepared. Props to the interviewer for not being judgmental.

[@robt400]

Prepared for what

[@NA-rh7iy]

@@robt400 For having no real life....

[@robt400]

@@NA-rh7iy right? Imagine living your life being afraid of everything

[@barricksspecial]

@@robt400 lol preppers arnt afraid of anything!! Your lost...

[@robt400]

@@barricksspecial you're*..stay scared pussy

[@CityPrepping]

One of the best videos I've seen on prepping that gives it a fair overview. Great job!

[@tammybrennan2040]

Just watched the video 👍👍

[@williamhelms9245]

Glad you shared on your page, it’s great to see positive view points from big names like this.

[@jamesparker437]

But this is Vice... Psh..c'mon man

[@honeybee2356]

Agreed

[@optimalreadiness]

Yes, very solid video. What do you do to strengthen your mind, body, and fighting spirit? I find that people become obsessed with all the guns and gadgets but lack the foundation of preparation.

[@EricGray1936]

Vice needs to do more interviews like this. Very interesting

[@moistydoooood]

nah

[@JADudley]

Thanks for seeing what we are all about.

[@beetlejuice4693]

Why. You don't like all their racist and race baiting content

[@mckrokstrom]

No. There’s plenty of others

[@mckrokstrom]

Bear Independent.

[@heath007]

Did I just watch a fair and unbiased reporter on VICE

[@shaneintegra]

EVERYONE should learn the basic medical skills. Don't find yourself in a situation where you could have saved a loved one... But didn't know how and the medics took too long

[@jager5796]

I saw rambo sew himself , i think i can do it😃

[@CatatonicImperfect]

if you find somebody not breathing: 1) call 911 2) place the palm of your hand on their chest, in-between the nipples, put your other hand on top, push very firmly, around 2 inches, repeat to the rythm of "stayin' alive", don't stop until help arrives

[@shaneintegra]

@david ludwig that's one part my bugout bag needs improvements on. You should make a video showing what you got in yours. Would definitely help out

[@spannaspinna]

@@CatatonicImperfect what if you don’t like them

[@reddog40]

@@CatatonicImperfect What if you couldn't call 911, because we were in the middle of a Crisis that police couldn't respond? Because it very well could happen.

[@sorrenpeak4870]

Credit is due. Vice did a thing without shitting all over it. Dare I say, they did journalism. I commend you, vice. I hope for quality content in the future.

[@andrews2438]

Piggybacking on your comment to commend vice. Good job guys! You listened to your viewers.

[@liberaltearsaslube6318]

Don't hold your breathe. These guys did a stink piece about my unit in Afghanistan back in 2011. These guys are back stabbers. Even had us guarding them thinking they were telling the truth, boy had I known back then.

[@madsox627]

I think vice is doing excellent journalism across the board. You should check out their channel. It’s fascinating how they’re looking into cryptocurrency and many other subjects.

[@redline1916]

@@madsox627 As LiberalTears stated, don't hold your breath. These guys are good manipulators when it means cash in their Hollywood pockets.

[@codyramseur]

@@liberaltearsaslube6318 had you known back then, what? Seems to me you are potentially deserving of some negative press if you think a journalist only deserves defense if they are offering unconditional support? Hmmm

[@VikingPreparedness]

Zeke gave a fair look and did a good job. Thanks for showing truth and please - COOHMP!

[@billsmith912]

It was well done PJF.

[@Nsaf_UKR]

Respect the homestead lifestyle, everything else is abit much for me.

[@tommcfarland5368]

Check out "Jason A" channel for anyone in doubt that we are currently in the end times. It's a fact. It's happening. Earthquakes, UFOs, valcanos, floods, heat waves, pandemics...signs of it all.

[@Nsaf_UKR]

@@tommcfarland5368 is there a way to test if the natural events are anything more then just a natural events? Things have been happening for centuries showing the “signs” of the end of times.

[@RichardMcDonaldJr]

Pretty incredible really. Definitely not what I expected to see. I honestly thought this was great. COOHMP!

[@SuperLooneyrooney]

I live in the Ozarks and outside of any city/town 10k>, basically everyone is a "prepper" as a matter of a way of life because living off the land is what we do and we generally enjoy it. We don;t look at ourselves as "preppers" per se. Just like alot of big city folks can't fathom why anyone would want to live this lifestyle, we can't fathom why anyone would want to live in a big city (but alot could live in a big city if we wanted to tomorrow, but i don't think you could say the same thing about the opposite). And although we like to think of ourselves as independent, the fact is we have to rely on those around us sometimes w no "strings attached", so there is a strong sense of community that seems to bind people closer here than say in a large metro area. We all know our neighbors and our neighbor's neighbor like family (even though we don't always get along all the time). If one really wants to see and learn how to be self prepared, just spend some time w the Amish or Native Americans who were taught by their ancestors.

[@gregkeen4907]

The way things are going politically, this seems more and more realistic.

[@reggie8370]

Biden wants us god fearing men to believ in an earthly kingdom and that’s not something I believe in! I fully pledge my faith to god and the Republican Party! Go Trump!

[@alexmark6580]

@@TACTICALNOMAD The way you type is very telling of the kind of person you are. It's quite interesting how people portray their personality through text. The various times you capitalize words(unnecessarily) or use terminology like "Fedzilla". Knowing people like you exist, makes me know there is humor to be found in every situation. Please keep on being you!👍

[@PncK64]

@@alexmark6580 Whether or not he capitalized the words "unnecessarily" is completely subjective and depends upon the emphasis of the phrase or word, which again is a subjective matter. The fact that you choose to laugh at someone for being themselves is in and of itself, peak irony considering your very first sentence. Pipe down you pseudointellectual.

[@alexmark6580]

@@TACTICALNOMAD You may be a male, but you sure aren't a man. Snowflake.

[@JohnSmith-pt5sg]

🔥💩🇨🇳💩🔥

[@AutismFamilyChannel]

This was actually a fair piece by Vice...kinda surprised.

[@peytonflanagan4389]

every vice documentary i’ve watched has been amazing idk what you’re talking about

[@The_inner_ascent]

@@peytonflanagan4389 they are awesome yes , but biased

[@shadowguy1112]

@@peytonflanagan4389 theres a lot of shitty bais vice documentaries

[@reggie8370]

Christians are often made to look judgmental or crazy. Vice did a good job here

[@CarsonPerkins]

LEGIT came here to say that xDDDD

[@googiegress]

Actually a prepper running a business that sells survival supplies is a great idea, because at any given time you'll have a massive stock of that kind of supplies. And instead of spending money maintaining and replacing that stock, you're making money rotating it out. The people running the first aid kit supplier have a mutual support agreement with the group selling shelf-stable rations, and with the hand tool suppliers, and with the ammo distributor, etc. That alone, the array of businesses and the social network among them, means very little extra effort in "prepping" required.

[@cheebacheeo5876]

But also you're recognized for having everything you... And not saying where you are isn't enough nowadays - image tracing will expose exactly where they are, who they are... Today I pumped in a video where they showed they can find a person just by a parcial photo of your hand... By veins, etc. If one wants to be anonymous it's really hard to be in a public position. Everyone who knows about you and your activity might be a traitor - enemy.

[@spacetimeworm]

The businesses and social network will help for bartering, but in an actual SHTF situation, money, as we know it, will likely be worthless.

[@spacetimeworm]

@@cheebacheeo5876 Will you provide a link to this video please? I'm not sure how this could be possible since there is no national database of vein formations on people's hands. Furthermore, in an actual SHTF situation, the possibility exists the Internet will not be a usable asset. I don't think you'll see very much image tracing if no one can get online.

[@walkermediaworx]

I thought the same thing when I watched an episode of warrior poet society when they were interviewing a guy who sells pepper food buckets. Very smart.

[@googiegress]

@@spacetimeworm What I meant was that their little group is prepared as a side effect of their business activities. And after a disaster they can continue to help each other. I didn't mean they would continue their business as usual.

[@TenTalentsTrading]

This documentary was really well done. I've met Pastor Joe Fox in person and while I do not agree with certain of his religious views, he is a really great guy who anyone can learn a lot from. Also, Zeke was professional, kind, courteous, and friendly, and went in with a genuinely open mind. Great job Vice on sending the right person out there to film this short documentary.

[@zelkouo4662]

There’s no problem with peppers in my opinion. They are just preparing for the worse and if the worse doesn’t happen they can just survive off the land.

[@swoolverton]

Let them LARP so long as they don’t hurt anyone not LARPing.

[@Siile_]

I like peppers too

[@leepratt9248]

@@swoolverton bet the people who died in Katrina wished they did a little more larping

[@thekommisarfirstsecretary]

I like peppers 🌶 also. Not REALLY hot ones. Mild ones

[@fueymanchoo1291]

@@thekommisarfirstsecretary I think doomsday peppers are even hotter than Carolina Reapers.

[@Sobrevivencialismo]

Good to see a documentary that shows what prepping is really about: People just trying to live their on lives and get ready for what they expect it will be a bad time for them. Greetings from brazilian Survivalists.

[@LeBrulox]

Pelo visto o algoritmo nos trouxe aqui exatamente no mesmo dia Julio kkkkkk

[@italo.magalhaes]

acabei de vir da tua live "bate papo do cansaço", vim conferir o conteúdo, agradeço pela recomendação, Julio.

[@mundoafrente]

Aqui também após a indicação do Júlio na live :D

[@wakichunu]

@@jaquesstrappe7664 I agree. I am a born-again Christian as of 10 months ago. Previously I thought the same as Pastor Joe. I wanted to be prepared for doomsday. But now I don't see the point of fighting for my life because my life in this world is just dirt compared to the eternal life in heaven.

[@perooster1]

Bear camo is too far. You nut

[@nfareview]

I applaud Zeke (and his Team working hard behind the scenes) for putting together this piece of NON BIASED video journalism during a time in society where every media outlet has an agenda. Truly a breath of fresh air and I'm looking forward to working with them!

[@vantastroganoff4370]

Oh yeah let me see those nukes open up preppers

[@z31Joshyman]

Real journalism! Yes!

[@kickandblock]

They were lowkey clowning them.

[@leonmoffatt5532]

I've been watching pastor Joe for years

[@jleif7736]

No this is biased. Notice when they talk about civil unrest in the beginning, the only form of it they show is Jan 6th. As if major cities across the country haven't been burned to the ground over the past 2 years.

[@muscleman125]

Something people get wrong about preppers is that they are convinced and or ready for a literal end of the world scenario like nuclear armageddon or a cataclysmic natural disaster like a meteor strike. You don't want to survive those types of events. If anything, you wanna be at the epicenter so your death is quick and painless. In reality, most preppers are concerned with things like food shortages, chemical pollution, common natural disasters like hurricanes and blizzards, crime, or political instability. I think the most likely worst case scenario for modern society would be an EMP attack. Even if only one powerful nation was EMP'd, the consequences would ripple down to the rest of the world. Whether it's China, the USA, Western Europe, India, Japan, doesn't matter. The economic effect would be devastating worldwide, food chains would collapse, and other goods would stop being exported from the victim(s). No electricity would mean millions would die of heat, cold, or disease. The 2nd most likely SHTF scenario would be political instability. This could come as the form of government tyranny and martial law, or it could come from political division causing armed conflict between extremists, and possibly a civil war/revolution or political domestic terrorism. The chances of these things happening are lower than the news makes it seem, but it's still not impossible, and certainly more likely than a meteor impact or an alien invasion, so they make the most sense to prep for, as they are the most realistic worst case threats to society today. And the good news, as long as nukes, chemical weapons, and WMD's don't get released, these situations will still be survivable and relative normalcy will return in a somewhat short time frame. Could take 5 or even 10 years, but it's doable.

[@JennaEmbers]

“Jesus wasn’t a pussy.” I’m weak 💀

[@jjham6780]

well he wasn't he took that cross like a champ

[@fuckcensorship69]

He was a weak ass hippie though

[@JoseRodriguez-dw9dv]

@@jjham6780 willingly and got up after 3days...yeah he's a tough guy with a big heart 😁

[@dustinleece722]

Yea he’s the one and only real life super hero!

[@kingsman3087]

christianity is dead, how am i wrong

[@ReadyOrNot556]

This was by far the best story I think Vice has covered. She'd a little light on some decent people that are sometimes misunderstood. In today's day and age if someone can't relate to being prepared to some level or degree than maybe they should be. These seem like great people in a great community with a positive vibe. They just wanna live their lives by what they think God would want and they don't at all seem like they are out to hurt anyone that's for sure. The more I learn about this community it seems to me they want to help other's. Being a little more self sufficient in times where society is so dependent on the system seems like something we could all use more of. And these people are more than willing to share their knowledge and what works for them. Ofcourse we are all different but I'm grateful there are still people out there that offer advice just because it's the decent thing to do.

[@geraldmiller5232]

the vast majority of people in the federal govt. are not your friends.

[@tokin420nchokin]

March 2023 here and I agree. Like number 223, i had to

[@michaelmoser3482]

Man did this comment age well 😅

[@DrBeauHightower]

This was super well done

[@Gio-un4wh]

Yea it was Are you located in Miami ?

[@notimetowaste1254]

Yeah, if you like watching action movies.... 😆

[@michaelkim4703]

No it was medium rare

[@aidonger42069]

Sorry don’t trust check marks I’ll decide for myself

[@72ndnyvi]

It was well done.

[@peternorthrup6274]

Over the years we have compiled a large collection of first aid supplies and flashlights. Last weekend we sorted through it all and ended up with 2 large tubs of supplies of just those 2 things. It's a great feeling knowing we have all of it and in one location. Great video.

[@marvinbrock960]

I’m pleasantly surprised that it wasn’t twisted into some type of either “religious nuts” or “anti-govt” extremism.. or both. I think he was fair in his representation.

[@andrewjames9065]

Right the first good vice host,with a decent view for this shithole channel

[@joeyricefried9621]

I was hesitant to click on it because of that. Glad I finally did. Vice still sucks tho

[@sticksnstonespatriot1728]

Agreed. We are MILLIONS of families strong ,from the Ozark Mountain trail to the Appalachian mountain trail. And from Alaska to Texas. We are ready🇺🇲

[@sticksnstonespatriot1728]

@@cowmath77 ghaye.

[@sticksnstonespatriot1728]

@@cowmath77 ✔the one wrapped around yourmom 🇺🇲👱‍♀️

[@sarahmorley1031]

Zeke Spector was great and asked all the questions I would have wanted to ask. Really interesting piece of film.

[@michaelC2585]

Honestly I love vice for their correspondents being their ‘true self’ in a lot of ways, but Zeke was just so pleasant. I feel like we need more people who can bridge the gap through interest in this way, and he did great.

[@peterah7957]

Sarah Morley.... You're purty

[@vegetaking1272]

@@peterah7957 I like ur sis, I think she’s purty lmfao🤣🤣🤣U get the joke right my friend?

[@JesusChrist2000BC]

VICE will fire him for not being leftist enough.

[@JADudley]

I wonder if they will release more of the hours of footage we shot.

[@valerie362]

I love this Vice! The reporter wasn't condescending, it was very balanced. They're the sane preppers we don't have to worry about. They're just normal folks who want to be self sufficient, which isn't crazy. The 2nd group was more extreme but they're younger, age really does help with wisdom

[@Ali-in-Wonderland.]

Couldn't have said it better 👏

[@xelario]

How is the second group more extreme?

[@Jrob992]

Bear definitely isn’t extreme your mindset is just weak.

[@reddog40]

So your judgement is based on "their younger"?

[@valerie362]

@@xelario I should have used intense instead of extreme. They definitely weren't what we think of as super preppers or anything. I was pleasantly surprised with the reporting and the subjects.

[@danielmarshall4587]

Followed Paster Joe for many years VERY MUCH enjoy his outlook on life. All the love to everyone and cheers to you for posting this video.

[@roma5869]

Wow. I learned a lot from this. They are right about the government’s inability to totally protect us from disasters.

[@jayslam6061]

Government creates disasters

[@williamdowling7718]

@@jayslam6061 ha. I bet you say stuff like that and then complain that other people try to make you out as an extremist and don't even see why that's funny.

[@MrJ183]

@@williamdowling7718 ha. Bet you receive goverment aid

[@williamdowling7718]

@@MrJ183 gladly. I pay my taxes. So you damn well better believe I'm going to accept any aid I'm eligible for. The fact that you think that's something to be embarrassed about reveals your room temperature iq.

[@mattthomson3134]

@@williamdowling7718 😂 you don't think they do??

[@shadowgovernment3000]

100 years ago this was just called "Life" now it's called Prepping.

[@merkbiscuit4580]

And people wonder what went wrong with society, welp there’s your answer^, the way of life and reflection moral standing.

[@Wayzor_]

Well said and very true.

[@dougtheviking6503]

I know right . Bake bread, pies, Can food ,Make clothes , Listen to radio , Work to live , Go to church , Visit friends and family.

[@coalminersdaughter]

Many people in Appalachia never stopped living this way of life.

[@rickc2102]

Scene: 1920 "So, y'all chose homesteading?" "As opposed to what, exactly?"

[@mctravis8206]

This reporter is, by far, the best I've seen in any of these videos. Simple, to the point, and genuine. And, on top of a great reporter, the video remained mostly unbiased towards a group that most news or independent articles would call "crazy"

[@cumeshofmoab5338]

U r asleep!! He slandered Waco..he should have been dealt with #thenoticing

[@hypetrain9159]

@@cumeshofmoab5338 dude, the waco cult leader led his flock to death. u believe whatever you want to feel special. Smh 🤦‍♂️

[@cumeshofmoab5338]

@hype train wow, how dim is your candle? The FBI had informant say it sounded like they were firing full auto weapons on the compound and they alerted the ATF to go raid the compound. They shot the dogs and opened fire when K opened the door. Go boot lick for the FEDS MORE! Jesus said give unto ceaser....you took that as take it up the butt from ceaser?? U r a disgrace!

[@hypetrain9159]

@@cumeshofmoab5338 it must be mighty smelly in that bunker you live in, the ATF had a judge ordered search and arrest warrant out for David koresh. The FBI and the ATF negotiated for 50 days even appeasing David’s demands of playing His Sermon on the radio. David was supposed to let everyone out after this was done but instead chose to go back on his word. Survivors of Waco have come forward explaining that David had sex with minors as young as 10. Is this the type of man you wish to defend. It think you should go do some actual research instead of repeating (poorly) what you have heard others say.

[@cumeshofmoab5338]

@hype train oh yeah the judge signed an arrest warrant on the evidence that a UPS driver claimed he found hand grenades in a package and an ATF officer claimed he heard automatic gun fire from a house they rented across the way. you love tyranny, you Torie cuck.

[@totrigo6834]

What a cool, chill dude Pastor Joe is :)

[@marekdeboer7977]

So chilled that he has a bunch of arms and guns and like to shoot in his free time. So chilled...

[@totrigo6834]

@@marekdeboer7977 shallow as f

[@Dasistrite]

@@marekdeboer7977 You are so chill that you spend your free time trying to shame other people for their beliefs and hobbies. So chilled..

[@marekdeboer7977]

@@Dasistrite mirror

[@d4v1ds]

“I’m not living for doomsday, I’m living for Tuesday.” Print up the shirts!

[@alphaomega8373]

Wrote a song about it like to hear it? Here it goes...

[@donaldkennedy1158]

@@alphaomega8373 What you know about rollin' down in the deep

[@sanctifiedsupplyco]

I might just have to do that!

[@Dad-lu1oi]

@@donaldkennedy1158 when your brain goes numb you can call it mental freeze

[@KhmerShadow]

Taco Tuesday!

[@CesarChin3]

“Should you buy a bag of beans or a mutual fund? Yes… you should do both.” Best statement I’ve heard so far for modern day folks who simply want to take care of themselves and their families 🤙🏽

[@livefreeordie3992]

I started scanning to see if this was indeed going to be in the comments, didn't take long,and totally agree, best STATEMENT, best COMMENT.

[@carrowxhex6891]

Should you store that bag of beans under a tarp outside in the humidity and heat....no, or worse in a rusted 55 gallon drum out in the sun with standing water on top.... definitely no.

[@thnk4yrslf762]

@@carrowxhex6891 watch his other videos. You'll notice that it's not just a bucket. They actually have a sophisticated storage method. That food is good for 5 years minimum, as it sits.

[@carrowxhex6891]

@@thnk4yrslf762 We had beans stored the same way in our garage put them out in the spring and with the humidity there it went bad in August. We opened the lid to the some stinky soup

[@derekcarter3470]

Beans and lots of them so my dog and I can still fart on my couch while staring at the wall when tshtf.

[@platinumheart2505]

If anyone really trusts the US Government even a little bit to come to the rescue if and when our power grid and industries fail then your insane.

[@adrianc6534]

maybe if we got rid of shithead republicans who deregulate our infrastructure to line their pockets with cash we wouldnt have to worry about things like that.

[@platinumheart2505]

@@adrianc6534 funny.

[@stevewhite8263]

@@adrianc6534 ha ha 😂

[@norskibull2.021]

@@platinumheart2505 it’s a funny reality

[@platinumheart2505]

@@norskibull2.021 yeah especially since the Democrats took 100% control of the Government our Inflation sky rocketed....

[@blinkth3dog]

AS a city person, born and lived in detroit my entire life, ive been spending the past few years out in the rural west area with these kind of folks, preparing to move there. it's honeslty, much more accepting. they respect respect and self sufficiency.

[@deepthapasan6269]

This guy is killing it , good interview . We need more journalists like this guy . This was super interesting and eye opening . Now this is the VICE everyone wants. keep it up .

[@ArMentorLazada]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/r5y0emStoa2botk

[@theobvious1958]

did this guy play far cry 5??

[@frankfarmer7892]

I was thinking the same thing! He’s very polite and open minded

[@yahh66]

speak for yourself

[@forestchicken3302]

He wasn't a typical vice reporter. I think most of them are socialist soyboys.

[@GalacticDonut]

keep the interviewer, he's so chill and wholesome

[@jonpaturo2361]

We ran out of toilet paper over a rumor... imagine real crisis.

[@lance9249]

Exactly

[@rsxhitman]

Idiots ran out of toilet paper..I can access anything

[@MCo1776]

Fucking love this comment

[@TamunoOpuboCooksCookeyGam]

Hurricane Katrina.

[@igoat6243]

I hope this is satirical??

[@carlsiren]

This was actually a very respectful portrayal of prepping. Hats off to Vice in this case. Also, Joe seems like really solid guy. Cheers from Sweden

[@birdmantheviking4984]

1st thought, "I can't believe y'all trusted Vice not to make you look like crazy people"! 2nd thought, "wow I can't believe Vice didn't try to make you look like crazy people"!🐻🧔

[@reneestump]

Sometimes you pray and trust ❤️

[@vcastelo1994]

3rd thought : wow vice is more credible than the hannity

[@thewickedraven33]

Yea crazy stuff. Maybe there is still hope for this channel

[@birdmantheviking4984]

@@reneestump ❤

[@birdmantheviking4984]

@@reneestump yes ma'am

[@daxisperry7644]

Wow, this is the VICE that I remember and really enjoyed. Just an honest look at andifferent way of life. Didnt glorify prepping or demonize it. Just got a good look at something different. Well done Zake!!

[@BrightLit712]

Congrats you are the latest of 100 millionth comments in the comment section who complimented vice and told us this is the good old vice you used to watch🤓

[@manictiger]

@@BrightLit712 Congrats, you're the 100 trillionth internet comment that has been hostile to a stranger for no reason at all.

[@BrightLit712]

@Manictiger No hostility at all, I was saying that with a harmless intention. These kind of jokes are quite common in replies of the comments praising Vice documentaries 😆😄

[@manictiger]

@@BrightLit712 Oh, okay. I misinterpreted it.

[@zazasnruntz7505]

@@manictiger maybe he’s just pointing out that every comment that congratulates vice for this piece as being “non biased” is whyte

[@anthonyk6530]

I just can’t believe vice actually published something that was unbiased for once I’m amazed

[@OhManAFatRabbit]

you guys say this every other video lol

[@yosifmetodiev3834]

They are for the most part. The new old Vice is kicking ass! The choice of the totally out of place reporters (which I find brilliant btw) sometimes creates the false impression of bias.

[@texan7156]

@@yosifmetodiev3834 not on their Facebook they’re very far left on there

[@robertquirijns]

@@OhManAFatRabbit only on videos that allign with republican thinking. Literally anything else is biased leftist propaganda to them

[@malikdamu]

Vice is mostly on point and unbiased. Very intriguing and of course it came from BROOKLYN NYC!!!!

[@jameshorner7392]

The reporter on this was great. Totally respectful and open minded and none judgemental! Well done Zeke!

[@dmontes4192]

This guy reminds me of when Vice used to be good.

[@ShawnJonesHellion]

ahh the good ole Victorian era. where men still dressed like women but women dressed like women.

[@grapsietv]

69th, nice :)

[@JK360noscope]

Ahh, yes, Shane's first 5 episodes...

[@MEGR7]

Fairest documentary about Preppers I’ve seen.

[@LK-bz9sk]

“It’s not from fear its common sense.” Well said. That was excellent.

[@brentarmstrong6202]

Hopefully this young man keeps it up he did a great job it's nice to see young people especially from the inner city be polite and respectful and show things in an honest light and didn't spin it that is very rare these days

[@LogsMaggot]

This, war on drugs and one star reviews are the main reasons why I’m still subscribed to this channel

[@mitchelshelman4548]

Exactly

[@dystopiaisutopia]

Nobody cares

[@ricky7973]

You enjoy seeing gun loving trump cultists preparing for something that will never happen?

[@Hegde-]

@@dystopiaisutopia Well you did. You cared enough to read it and even decided to spend your time commenting on it.....🙄

[@Hegde-]

@@ricky7973 Orange man was bad, but your current mumbling potatohead is even worse. He cant even climb a couple of stairs if there is a breeze.....

[@dookfields2362]

"Im not preparing for doomsday, I'm preparing for Tuesday" well said We're not all crazy some of us are just paying more attention

[@hawkeye1376]

FUCKIN WELL SAID!!!

[@TheProAer]

I like that quote too, going to have to borrow it.

[@jcl5345]

He also said Jesus wasn't a pussy. Good one. I bet he's got a huge toolbox to make up for his small ...

[@brir2108]

Just putting it out there....what does the quote actually mean?

[@RonaldEdwards-e8p]

Brir2108 It means its just a part of life. There is no threat imposed from preppers. They are just preparing for the event of threats. Its everyones god given right to protection. The 2nd amendment was written to restrict government from imposing restrictions on protection. "A well regilated militia, necessary to the security of a free state, the right of the people to keep and bear arms shall not be infringed." means a self regulating self made militia has the right as INDIVIDUALS to keep firearms of THEIR CHOICE TO PROTECT everything they hold dear to them. To stop a tyrannical government in any form, from restricting and hijacking the rights our founders sought to secure for the people. And to keep ourselves and others safe from criminals and threats large and small. And to responsible gun owners, that means protecting themselves, family, strangers and innocent people in moments of crisis. God bless this land and the people who believe right is right and wrong is wrong. Preppers are right and they are correct

[@drdree8396]

Two years ago I would have laughed at him, now I’m not so sure

[@DocOrtmeyer]

It's over. Believe me

[@thedukeofagita3730]

At the very least it really is common sense to keep extra supplies on hand in case of an emergency, ya know?

[@drdree8396]

@@thedukeofagita3730 canned food and fresh water

[@thedukeofagita3730]

@@drdree8396 first things you’ll need.

[@platinumheart2505]

@Đeath Vader well if you look at our Government.... If you can even call them a Government at this point. Most of America believes Biden is not calling the shots, Politicians are giving themselves huge pay raises while the average middle class American is losing more money. The class gap is getting bigger. The richer keep getting more rich and the middle class is becoming the low class/poverty class. And the most horrifying thing is that the US Government is experimenting with Human embryos and mixing them with animals.... Literally making Mutants. The US Government cannot be trusted. They are way to corrupt.

[@ludvigeh]

Somebody please put "I'm not living for doomsday, I'm living for Tuesday" on a shirt asap.

[@YianniLiadis]

Str8 up that quote hit hard 💯💯

[@samanthamorris1287]

Check out bear independent merch.....that's my brother

[@lauren1779]

Its Ron Swanson! "How many guns do you have?" "enough. next question"

[@kimmypfeiffer9130]

ron swanson wishes he was pastor joe lol

[@sticksnstonespatriot1728]

The correct answer is: "none of your business"....I believe he was being polite.

[@seancameron8209]

In a major crisis one would be grateful to have these people as neighbors

[@marekdeboer7977]

Yah, because they would kill you instantly..........

[@thetobaccoguy1751]

I'm shocked VICE actually projected this genuinely. First time ever.

[@NittyGritty420]

It’s almost like they are going back to their roots

[@Godsknight2550]

A long time ago this is all vice was.

[@jonathandjing1065]

I got hooked up on vice coz of their content a while then stopped cause they were running an agenda and somehow they are going back to where they started, glad to see it

[@naufrage0]

Then why do you watch them if it’s “first time ever”?

[@thetobaccoguy1751]

@@naufrage0 Because I watch pastor Joe and wanted to see the piece. Furthermore, I watch opposing opinions even if they irritate me. I know, that's a insane concept to a liberal.

[@NickBrennanA]

Truly well done. Thank you, Zeke, for taking an unbiased look at how these people live and think without making it a hit piece. These people just want to live peacefully. Closer to God, closer to nature, away from the headaches of dense society, and calmly prepared for whatever may come. It's not paraoia-- it's being ready.

[@ding9633]

god's a myth

[@unicornhollowhomestead]

@@Rek_Rc how can you see to type with your head buried so deeply in the sand? Preparedness minded people are not doing this for “the end of the world”. If you’re truly ignorant, as your comment suggests, read about Hurricane Katrina or the recent Texas winter storm. Neither were “the end of the world”, but those of us who were ready were a lot more comfortable than those who weren’t. It’s common sense. I’d bet my bottom dollar that your great great grandparents were preppers, back then it was just called living life.

[@Gay_Nigga_Hoodmoments]

@@ding9633 cope

[@Gay_Nigga_Hoodmoments]

@@Rek_Rc nothing ever truly goes away and life isn't any different just because a nuclear war happens doesn't mean everything is over the world heals and if atleast 2 members of a species exist as long as its male and female the species can repopulate and grow back and heal just like how after the Astroid that caused dinosaurs to go extinct hit earth that event allowed for mammals to take over because of the fact that our ancestors were buried when it happened being prepared can significantly reduce the effects of a major accident or incident or even ensure total survival for a species life won't dissappear and statistically it cant

[@andrewboyce7268]

Old dude isn't crazy at all, he's just prepared to live off the land if need be. Pretty smart. Could careless about the religion part.

[@pri.sci.lla.]

The saying is I couldn’t care less

[@JADudley]

That is where we have the foundation to prepare. As a non believer read the scriptures as a info book. It is well worth it.

[@rayjordan7278]

Nailed it Bro ... Christianity is NOT a religion. Religion is man made ... man made rules ... man made process ... It’s like this ... Religion is man ... reaching up to God. Christianity is God ... reaching down to man. It’s about fellowship with our Heavenly Father. Pastor Joe Fox is a man you want around you if something horrible should befall our fragile society. Accidentally shot ? Pastor can stop the bleeding and keep you from going into shock. Can you ? Food found on the land ... Pastor knows it. You will not starve. Shelter to stay warm and dry ... Pastor Joe knows this backwards and forwards. The faith part is a life choice. You choose .... or ... you don’t. Your choice. One of the greatest gifts our Father ever gave us. Free will. You don’t get forced to love the Father .. what kind of love is that when you’re made to give your heart. It has to be ... something you want. Good news ... it’s free. It’s called Salvation. You belong to HIM. You can’t fight if you’re afraid to die. What most folks don’t realize ... you actually do not die. One day your body will cease to function .. and you will come out of it. Then it’s Heaven , if you know the Father and love HIM. Or ... there is a not so cool place the unsaved will go. God’s plan ... not ours. HE is real. So is faith. Semper Fi

[@JADudley]

@@rayjordan7278 you said it perfect

[@r0ky_M]

@@rayjordan7278 _actually Christianity is a ridiculous primitive fairytale based on old pagan myths.

[@Dustinwhy8]

Great journalism. Asked questions to seek understanding…not to judge. An ounce of kindness to those we disagree with, as displayed here, is how it should be. Well done, Vice.

[@kak1241]

I'm honestly shocked that vice went in on this so neutrally, and am thankful they did. Reminds me of the lebaron episode. Hopefully they continue down this route opposed to being biased as they have been. We dont need to be pushed to any side, just provide unbiased material - journalism.

[@End3rWi99in]

They've been kind of doing that more and more recently. I don't know what changed but their documentaries feel like what they were years ago. Good stuff!

[@lonewulfmo9128]

"Jesus wasn't a pussy..." I love Americans, i swear I honestly do. One of the most Fascinating, intruiging, diverse and dramatic group of people

[@bov5826]

It's true though

[@tsrenis]

@Truckin Tom Honestly, can't say I have. Bunch a stubborn and dedicated people who'll keep workin til they either break their body or get the job done right

[@maanmallak8953]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/iZW9epx4gdmKnJY

[@Zer0Spinn]

I 100% agree with this comment. I'm Spannish, so I live in a "follow the rules" and "let the government do it" type of society. Americans, the real ones, scare me and fascinate me at the same time hahaha

[@reggiebrown4911]

I'm not living for Doomsday...I'm living for Tuesday

[@zacwhite1368]

My only disappointment is that this wasn’t long enough lol.I usually can’t watch any video over say 6 mins lol but I just couldn’t get enough of this video. God bless you pastor joe and all the safarians and bear independent.

[@travischilders1]

@GlobalResistanceNetworkSwitzerland Shofarians

[@WizKasipa]

Safarians lmao

[@lovetap3482]

This was done expertly. Not demonizing, one side or another. Just going in and exploring with an open mind. Cheers vice.

[@darkskinamerican7826]

I grew up in the hood, at a large city ran by democrats. Then I joined the US Marines and got out of there with the same mentality as the doomsday preppers. When you travel the world and see wars and societies struggling you really can’t live a regular life ever again. It’s better to prepare and be safe than sorry

[@emeraldfox7175]

You nailed it Brother

[@knyneskredd3964]

Thanks for sharing

[@hateferlife]

The world will continue. The only thing unknown is its shape. Semper Fi

[@benjaminknighton5724]

God bless you thank you for your service. Glad to see you are awake

[@spartan218837]

Yet you're still a part of a system...

[@montaguemonro565]

Very impressed with the interviewer, no bias and a good head on his shoulders. Great entry :)

[@proculusjulius7035]

You'd need a good head when your interviewees are strutting around with glocks and magazine fed rifles.

[@nicg9599]

@@proculusjulius7035 I know plenty of people that strut around with both things you mentioned. I'm not scared. Put your blankie back on and stay in the bed, girlfriend.

[@proculusjulius7035]

@@nicg9599 obliged.

[@proculusjulius7035]

@@FRESHx913x why are you putting words in my mouth?

[@PMNS1995]

@@FRESHx913x Better get a gun and shoot those pesky drug dealers, how dare they sell weed to people who want it? And those plane evil people, that fly so efficiently to wherever they need, they pollute the world so much, better just shoot down the entire plane. Am I putting words into your mouth and hiding it behind sarcasm? Yes.

[@yesdude3914]

This guy is like one of those characters you get introduced to in a survival game and owns a camp where you can upgrade your gear and stuff😂 Tucker's camp in Days Gone

[@Aaron25thinfantry]

Exactly 🤣

[@mf--]

Tucker was slaver. Maybe more like Iron Mike.

[@Aaron25thinfantry]

@@mf-- yea that's true

[@the_rippla7678]

Not before he trys to shoot you for trespassing

[@HandlewithcareVibes]

Hahaha DAMN

[@TheInternetIsDeadToMe]

Really enjoyed this. Both interviewer and interviewees were really entertaining, respectful and kind. Great piece.

[@55joelem]

Many might think this level of planning is absurd. Certainly, some might simply choose to suffer the consequences of what may come. I have traveled to more than 15 countries and live in 5 outside of the U.S. I've commanded soldiers on 3 continents and once in combat. It's been said, war is hell and for those who have been through it, they never want to repeat it. It's hard to appreciate the tranquility that law and order brings to the civility of a society. What's shocking to a society that is used to relative civility is to be suddenly faced with mayhem and pandemonium. I've seen it in the eyes of refugees. It is one thing to choose pain and suffering for yourself but when it comes upon those you love, desperation sets in to stop their suffering. These groups are preparing not only for their survival but the anticipation of desperate people who otherwise would not take drastic measures. It's an old story of the survival of man which is mostly unfamiliar to modern America.

[@hateferlife]

Could not agree more. Thank you for your statement and your service.

[@lynch42o]

so true, people wont realize this till the DESPERATION kicks in. If it ever comes to that..

[@MikkoMurmeli]

Well articulated. I think that, just like with everything else, with prepping too you better have a backup plan to support yourself regarding any of your basic needs. Safety and hunting (wild) game is just one. What about things like preserving food without a fridge or a steady salt supply if you haven't been foresightful enough to accumulate some bags of salt in your pantry, let alone do some fermented veggies there, to get you by while you figure how to get your own food from then-polluted nature.

[@cococock2418]

You haven’t seen a single day of combat you keyboard warrior.

[@mike47734]

They think it’s absurd because it absolutely is fucking absurd

[@elisabethandersen1102]

I remember 10 years ago when everyone thought these people were crazy...

[@fball214life]

Liberals still do

[@paladinsmith7050]

​@@fball214life You realise the founding fathers were a bunch of Liberals...?

[@fball214life]

@@paladinsmith7050 NOT TYRANNICAL, FASCIST, CULTIST ONES ;-)

[@drigen223]

On average, they are....

[@baneverything5580]

@@آهنگهایکاپی Found Jihad Joe

[@DrRosko]

"We are not afraid, we are aware"

[@byoshio31]

One of the most neutral stories I’ve ever seen on Vice! I enjoy Vice but it usually leans way left. I’d love to see more if this and just let the viewers interpret things as they choose to.

[@sasquatchIRL]

Rolled my eyes seeing a video from Vice about preppers. Ended up giving it a like. I didn't think vice had objective reporters anymore. Good work.

[@JADudley]

It was a shock how they portrayed us

[@MongoSumo]

Huh, a vice interviewer that actually asked good questions and went in to hear the facts rather than painting their own picture.

[@JADudley]

It seems to be rare but I am glad I was apart of it.

[@lyricc2702]

You must never watch vice🤣 if you think that interviewers “paint there own picture” ..

[@platinumheart2505]

Give the interviewer a Huge raise. He is what makes journalism great.

[@Mythicgaming100]

@@lyricc2702 You must know of a different Vice channel than we know of because Vice has been border line propaganda for the past few years

[@lyricc2702]

@@Mythicgaming100 how… bc they speak facts and don’t sugar coat things?

[@chadmiller1120]

Seeking alternative methods of survival other than the system the government has put in place. Is not extremism!

[@teekay7935]

Amish with Guns eh

[@wildman7215]

@Đeath Vader pathetic.

[@GameFuMaster]

@Đeath Vader sounds like you're the first to the bread line, and probably going to go home empty handed too.

[@GameFuMaster]

@Đeath Vader no one's talking about taking on the government. You just don't need them for handouts when things go bad because you can look after yourself. This is why children don't get to vote, they can't even look after themselves. You can have an opinion once you've paid your first bills.

[@GameFuMaster]

@Đeath Vader Oh, you mean the several hours/days/weeks wait time at the hospitals? You mean the roads marked by potholes? Firefighters are also largely volunteers. They're not a government force. If anything, giving donations to them is better than having the government determine how much they should get. How about you tell your kid why they need to suffer in the waiting room for hours, while someone else just walked in an got treatment, because they paid for private health insurance instead. No one said that governments aren't needed. Just that they shouldn't be in charge of everything and you shouldn't rely on them. You know what real life is like? Puerto Rico, Venezuela, North Korea, Lebanon Tell the people there that their government is great. Like I said, when you pay your first bills, then you can have an opinion.

[@timhallas4275]

My parents never grew a single edible thing until they got old, and my father grew tomatoes in a 4x6 space. When I was a small boy, we always had enough food, but the compromise was in the quality. Mom and Dad had 6 kids total, the last one after the two oldest were already gone from home, otherwise, the compromises would have been harmful. I grew up on corn flakes and hotdogs. In my time I have taught myself how to effectively grow enough food for my family to survive with no income, if necessary. I realized that I could never stockpile enough canned goods and flour to survive more than a few months. Do the math. If I have to feed myself, my wife,our 4 children and their families, I would need thousands of cans of food and 1500 lbs of flour, just to make it through one winter. We learned how to preserve meat, and vegetables for long term storage, and we learned how to grow high value food crops that can sustain us for the 6 months of the year, when nothing edible is available on the ground. Preparing to protect what we have is a secondary function,but one that we take seriously. No, we are not moving up to the mountains, and we are not getting ready for Jesus. We are preparing to have as normal a life as possible, until society recovers and the grocery stores reopen. Off-grid will not be a choice people make when the grid fails. I can generate electricity from burning wood. I can heat my home with wood. I can get water from a well, and hunt the small game that is abundant where I am, and I am not way out in fly-over country. You would be surprised how much living one can extract from a few acres, and the adjacent woods. We're not preppers. We are just capable of making our own food, if need be.

[@neon_332]

Better to be a warrior in a garden than being a gardener in a war. -Pat Mac.

[@shedshow1439]

Who’s garden is the warrior in ?

[@axleblevins3571]

Bruce lee said that not pat

[@r0ky_M]

Better in Valhalla with Odin as a warrior drinking and fighting ..than playing the harp in Heaven with Jesus which seems so gay..😂..

[@axleblevins3571]

@@r0ky_M Agreed Skol

[@JellyBelly2148]

This is an amazing phrase

[@PhilDM]

In my head while watching this I really wonder how many of these people in the Ozarks are really cia or fed agents watching over these people, making sure they aren’t a threat. Because they’re actually smart living self sufficiently like this.

[@jettyeddie_m9130]

🤫

[@ReckerFidelWOLF]

@james Vir Someone needs to learn OpSec

[@khronicganjaofoz5070]

@james Vir it actually does the Gov't would hate for most the population to go back to doing things for themselves. It would ruin tf outta corporations and the whole system we have setup.

[@ratroute8238]

The tell of just who is the Alphabet Agent is who ever suggests something illegal and then volunteers to supply the stuff to make it happen, you just can't make a mistake, even if it is your best friend.

[@bodhi8297]

The journalist and the prepper make a good odd couple. Which makes for a fun piece for vice kudos 👏🏻

[@bodhi8297]

@@BillHicks420 just remember you herd it first here!

[@ShakaShots]

This is the stuff Vice should do. That journalist needs a raise. I don’t mind that I know which way Vice leans, but this was approached with an open mind and humanity. We need more of this from both sides.

[@jeremysmith9694]

Honestly I never really believed that "chaos would ensue" but after seeing people go crazy over toilet paper maybe there's some truth in it.

[@ChrisHarmon1]

Some? People take everything too far, look at captilism. Now we are handing out government checks which is the exact opposite. We swing wildly and then are surprised when shits chaotic.

[@larsstougaard7097]

Yeah the whole crazy 2020 showed me how fast it all can fall apart and goverment, media and people lose their common sense. Getting covid has 99.5 % survival rate and the whole world stopped because of that. My neighbors got it and only the father in the family felt bad for a few weeks, the wife and kids only had very very mild symptoms.

[@klayman2]

@@larsstougaard7097 okay, 1, you're an idiot for downplaying the deadliness of covid as 5 million have died from that 1% chance of death. And the economy began to fall apart partly due to people getting sick and not being able to work in their production jobs and those customers who panic bought everything in stores (even though they were told to stay home and shouldnt need that much food if you're at home all day)

[@larsstougaard7097]

@@klayman2 well , we are 7.8 billion people on the planet and my research tells me that only 4 million has died globally. Do the math with 4 million death, its much much less than 1 %. Every year around 56 million people die on earth, alone heart problems and stroke take 15 million people, overweight and junkfood is a big part of it. Car accidents kills 1,4 million people each year. Almost 500.000 die each year in America because of smoking. And the list goes on. Regarding the economy the IMF estimates that the global economy shrunk by 4.4% in 2020. The organisation described the decline as the worst since the Great Depression of the 1930s. Billions and billions lost plus many small business owners, restaurants and hotels has closed down. Many children and grown ups suffered from depression and lonines. So the total cost has been enormous on scale that is hard to grasp. That is my only criticism, the hard lock down was too hard in My opinion. My neighbor family of 4 got covid without major problems. New research has found that over half of COVID-19 cases are likely caused by people without symptoms. Approximately 59 percent of all transmission is caused by presymptomatic individuals who hadn’t yet developed symptoms and asymptomatic people who never developed symptoms, according to the studyTrusted Source published last week in JAMA Network.

[@RepentorPerish77]

@@klayman2 you’re the type that just naively believes what the media and government tell you..wake up man! COVID was planned for an overall agenda…you’ll be the dumbed down sheep that is reliant on those who want your demise

[@jagritsharma.]

"I'm not living for Doomsday, I'm living for Tuesday" -T.J. Morris

[@fjalling]

Cause we all gone die wednesday.

[@bubbatime]

I am a gun toting , conservative “extremist” prepper according to the “left”. I wasn’t expecting much with this Vice piece , but I was wrong. Well done! The journalist went in with an open mind , he listened , he asked appropriate questions . Excellent reporting! Refreshing !!

[@joebob9908]

Which left? Or are you assuming? Or making up boogeymen to arm yourself against? According to the "right" all the "lefties" are hold up in cities deciding genders and drinking 10$ coffees anyway.

[@danielmiller5918]

This was a very respectful journalist. I think these guys are pretty extreme and a bit strange myself but I really appreciated the journalists unbias and respectful attitude towards these people. I would love to see more journalists like this.

[@maediaz8497]

Been watching Pastor Joe for 5 years -- so happy to see him fairly portrayed in VICE. Awesome video, super inspiring. You guys at VICE in general have been doing a great job in helping to humanize people that have opinions that are not mainstream -- which is really staying true to a true essence of co-existence and equality. Thank you.

[@maediaz8497]

(I really liked your LatinX on politics as well as Blacks on politics -- I feel like you all have been doing a wonderful job representing voices and I share your links with my conservative and liberal friends all the time.)

[@Burtejunior]

This man is the kind of journalists we need .

[@peterm13]

vice went woke, still be careful

[@VolleyballLyfe]

Pastor Joe rocks! He's one of the non-nut jobs actually doing good things to prepare people to take care of themselves in the event of disaster.

[@nathanmartin6340]

His religious beliefs are insane to me, his gun obsession is insane to me, and "knowing" that New York is going to get nuked is absolutely insane. Living off the land is awesome, but claiming to know absolutely in religious lore is insane.

[@VolleyballLyfe]

@@nathanmartin6340 i get that but I’m from the deep south so surrounded by religious zealots, so that doesn’t seem all that strange to me. I guess the best thing about Pastor Joe, if you’ve ever consistently watched any of his KZbin Videos, he doesn’t push any of his personal beliefs on his viewers. Strictly about preparedness. He’s definitely entitled to his beliefs, crazy or not. As a content creator, he’s pretty solid.

[@Justin-yt7pi]

@@nathanmartin6340 It's completely logical to think that New York will get nuked. Also, there is no "obsession," as Joe explains the different uses for his firearms in any given situation.

[@Lasse-zj6ps]

Non nut job??? I wonder what qualifies as a nut where your from😅

[@bigdaddy2343]

Liberal city dweller: all I see are fanatic zealots.. Disaster strikes.. government alots 2.5 million in relief per city until things level out back to normalcy but with no timeline.. Lib city dweller (LCD), well I guess our elite neighborhood isn't getting any relief. It should be going to the poor and underprivileged.. until the poor and underprivileged show up at their door wanting more than what the gubbamints gave them. Then they have the brainiac idea to go to the the rural communities for help. Ya know... Those fanatics.

[@vanders1200]

they both seem nice guys , the prepper isn't harming anyone doing what he's doing and operating within the law in the US , you never know , he may just end up being right . My grandad always used to say "id rather have it and not need it .. than need it and not have it."

[@recontastic]

you hit the spot with this interview. well put together and thought out really enjoyed it. keep this style of non biased informative interviewing

[@AutomotiveAnatomy]

Vice: “Undisclosed location” 1.5 seconds later Guest: discloses the location 😂

[@davedoesthingsdreaded]

No he didn't. There's no shofar mountain on any map. They made up that name

[@joebob9908]

The video of the town gives it away, but I don't think these folks much care; it's moreso for the intrigue.

[@remyd8767]

@@davedoesthingsdreaded they are in the United States

[@brentiers]

@@joebob9908 It has nothing to do with intrigue and the town doesn't give anything away. It might get you within 100 miles lol

[@radiousis49]

Just search youtube, google a few minutes and you can get the info. But it's not worth the time lol