Thanks for the sanity check. Yes time is flying by, I have been actively spreading the word to anyone within ear shot. My wife thinks I've lost it as well as many sleeping associates. Those that hear my words and either believe me or feel in there gut something is wrong are afraid to speak out, I have one friend that will not read my online posts or join in my efforts for fear of big brother. I explained to them that they are in denial at which time i tell them.
"Denial kills you twice. It kills you once, at your moment of truth when you are not physically prepared: you didn't bring your gun, you didn't train. Your only defense was wishful thinking. Hope is not a strategy. Denial kills you a second time because even if you do physically survive, you are psychologically shattered by your fear, helplessness and horror at your moment of truth."
and for the mindless that really get under my skin I add "If you decide to remain asleep remember my words, when you feel the warmth of your Urine and Die well.......Twice" I'm not sure what hurts worst the apathy of the citizens or the evil of what is happening.
Ah, don't feel alone Trap. I and mine can relate to your feelings and especially your words all too well. Too many are still within this dreamstate comfort zone that has been suggested to them for so long now that they think that they are safe, even though they are not. Yet, when their obvious unhappiness and uneasiness shows, I pounce. They're the people once pounced upon say that they can only listen to so much. It does scare them. Most cannot imagine "taking care of themselves". People have not done things "for themselves" or had to "get along" to survive for some entity has always been there to bail them out one way or the other.
In our household, some won't even visit anymore. Not because they disagree with us, but we are a reminder of how unprepared they are should things go wrong. Yet, we have those who come over because "they have no one else to talk to about these things, people just don't get it". The time sneaking up on us has actually helped in our situation, for we have been preaching and predicting things for so long that now that our friends and family are not taking our ideas for granted anymore. Consistency has been key. And now, we have given up our more radical outward campaigns, and we have become more intimate in our teaching. More by example than by word. The keep up with the Jones' thing is going to be the way that people actually do for themselves, and in turn leave us alone, IMO. They just cannot help themselves in copying. Yet words slip through their ears.
Prime example was this weekend. We just moved into this place, and a neighbor woman who knew the old resident well, saundered out of my garage saying "I was wondering where you were". I had my hand on my hip, and kindly suggested to the old woman that she never do that again. We were NOT the same people as used to live here. She asked many questions, and I offered what she needed to know, the rest she will see as we build our gulch here. Being 90 she has seen much, and had no arguments. And she will not be saundering into our garage again, I am sure. The example has been placed. More will come, and the neighbors are excited about our plans for the future, even though they don't understand why. It's fun to watch the reactions, and will be our entertainment for years to come without a doubt. They will gulch without even realizing why. We found it our only stance, given the psychological make up of the current population surrounding us. They don't listen. People like it when it is "their idea". Always have, always will. So, we'll let it be their idea.

Personally, I feel you serve those well to whom you suggest the possibility of death, for it is a reality should things keep going in the direction that they are going. The true severity of the situation should be shared with everyone, whether at the time they wish to believe you or not. Be that nagging idea in the back of their heads. Once things are said, they can't forget. Even if they want to. So, they may think you're crazy......what do they know? Honestly?
Much respect to the oathkeepers, btw.
Peace and smiles.