The flag you notice appears automatically on anything I write. It is @sunsetjesus

I will say that the past two posts he did remove his flag after the post had been there for awhile. The same could happen here.

It is even possible that when I write this reply it too will automatically be flagged by him. We shall see.

I focus on my family and making sure we can survive to the best of my ability. After that I focus on my community.

I don't see me or my family being particularly good at contributing to any community if we are not taking care of ourselves.

As far as making sure we can survive. I am not referring to any kind of luxury. Shelter, but nothing extravagant. Keeping the shelter functional. Food. Energy. Protection. Limited transportation as needed.

We will get other things as well but the above are the primary things I make sure to focus on. Anything else is just a bonus.

I despise the concept of Communism or Socialism. I DO understand why they are popular from an emotional perspective. They are EASY. They do not scale well at all and they completely cannot properly predict or respond to the vast needs that are out there.

Plus, I'm not a big fan of some central planner(s) getting to decide what my needs are and what their needs are.

That never works out well.

I am also a huge proponent of decentralization like you. Communism and socialism tend to lead to massive centralization.