I think that "survivalists" fall into several categories.

1. Financially Stable Modern Man. Those that bank on the system not changing for the worst. These are the types that live well, have a new car, a mortgage and a great paying job (or perhaps even their own company) that brings in the bacon. They have diversified funds in the Stock Market, IRA, 401(k), etc. and several thousand in the bank. They have no fear for they perceive that, should anything happen, they can use their money to overcome or escape from it. Obviously this is rather short sighted, but many of the sheople are exactly this way!

2. The Prepared Survivialist. Understanding that the economic dynamics are fluid, that this system of things may one day crash just as it did during the dust bowl and the great depression, these people put some food, water and supplies back. Their thinking, for the most part, is that they will be able to ride out the storm until order is restored, that their living in a small town or, ideally, a few miles outside of that small town, will provide a buffer from the hordes of unprepared people as they panic to stay alive.

3. The Militiaman. In my opinion, the Militiaman is the ultimate survivalist for he understands not only the importance of stocking supplies but also the force multiplier effect his well trained and prepared group has, increasing the odds for their survival. Most importantly, the Militiaman is motivated by love for God and Country to maintain the US as the Founding Fathers originally intended when they drafted the US Constitution.

So, while most are in it for themselves, the Militiamen are in it for the good of the Country as a whole. The ultimate Homeland Security.