"The Sheepdog Concept" by Nutnfancy

Your actions could save lives. At the heart of what I have referred to as The Sheepdog is a selflessness that looks outwardly to the needs of others. They cannot abide watching their fellow humans beings suffer and die while they do nothing. They are compelled into action even when those actions could lead to their own deaths or injury. The Sheepdog comes from every walk of life, every race, and can be male or female; it is impossible to identify them from appearance alone. It is their actions in the face of horrific situations that reveals the Sheepdog as they step forward when no one else will. Lenny Skutnik, in the face of the tragic Air Florida crash in 1982 into the icy Potomac River, was just such an unassuming Sheepdog. He jumped into the aviation fuel soaked and frigid waters to save passenger Priscilla Tirado just before she slipped beneath the water to her death. Hundreds had been watching Priscilla flounder and would have watch her die without doing anything. These are sheep that are frozen into inaction by their lives of denial and lack of mental and material preparation. They are not bad people but nore are they heroic; they're just there. Leeny's Sheepdog heart was revealed that day. They are others like him in civilian, law enforcement, fire fighting, and military ranks. But they are relatively few indeed and they are special. Few have what I feel possess the other key qualities of the Sheepdog (discussed in the video): a strong value system, unassuming manner, bravery, judgment and maturity, preparation, practiced skill sets, and a strong sense of duty in the face of often scary circumstances. The Sheepdog Concept is foundational to my gear reviews here: an attempt to give quality information to help equip you good people for your "day." Both mental and material prepartation can expand your capabilities in this important calling. Good Sheepdogs span the ranks and include responsible and caring civilians, law enforcement officials, firefighters, paramedics, PJs, EMTs, pilots, and soldiers. Many of these come to TNP to get this info as they equip and prepare. I try hard not to let them down. I salute them all and I myself try to aspire to their level. /////////////////// Music: http://www.partnersinrhyme.com /////////////////// Music: http://www.partnersinrhyme.com ///////////// Ret. Us Army Lt Col Dave Grossman first introduced the Sheepdog way of thinking. See his website at: http://www.killology.com

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[SexiJayyyy]

Every brain-dead Liberal in favor of gun and knife control needs to see this video. Keep it up Nutnfancy!

[269dremer]

What I have said our world is missing is A TRUE HERO. Where R they?! Sports stars? They fight dogs. Movie stars? They are clueless. Soldiers? Some still are not aware of what is actually going on. They same can be said of police. Firemen? Same thing. A stranger? We all have the ability to be a SHEEP DOG , A TRUE HERO. But can they STEP UP!? Can they stand the wall at night as the beasts climb up? Can they stay until others R safe? Where R the heros? I pray i will be ready and stand the line.

[Writerdust]

Interesting that an Obama ad just aired after your video. Hey very up lifting video. Thanks for making it. I'll definitely be watching more of your video's NUTNFANCY.

[mpccenturion]

Man - what a great message. 30 years ago, when I was 20, was my first - first aid at an accident. Like you say -the driver was arguing with his wife -dude is on the ground in shock. I just focused on the kid, he was messed up. I know that my efforts helped this guy, but I never knew for sure. 30 years later - I know I was right, and have been involved in several more. Empathy for your fellow man - I call mine -the John Wayne Principles. Cheers to you and yours!

[GSRGOPEDRIDER247]

Some people just don't understand, great work nutnfancy!!

[ThePhe32]

MY PREVIOUS POST DID NOT HAVE ENOUGH SPACE TO INCLUDE THIS REFERENCE

Lt. Col. Dave Grossman, USA (ret.), On Combat (2008) Lieutenant Colonel Grossman attributes the sheepdog analogy to a Marine veteran of Vietnam. I came across this whilst reading a thesis by Gary Russell Bowen, LCDR, USCG.

[ThePhe32]

If you have no capacity for violence then you are a healthy, productive citizen: a sheep. If you have a capacity for violence and no empathy for your fellow citizens, then you have defined an aggressive sociopath--a wolf. But what if you have a capacity for violence, and a deep love for your fellow citizens? Then you are a sheepdog, a warrior, someone who is walking the hero’s path. Someone who can walk into the heart of darkness, into the universal human phobia, and walk out unscathed.1

[Carkui]

Im a liberal but I'm also extremely pro-gun. Every facist government made guns illegal. We can't truely be free and have any liberty if we cannot defend ourselves.

[CaptainObvious1970]

@WTXaUDIOSweatshoP I'm not familiar with that. Is that Steven King drivel? Regardless, sheep are necessary, as are sheep dogs, attack dogs, and draft animals. I choose to be none of the above. Fuck the animal farm.

[WTXaUDIOSweatshoP]

@CaptainObvious1970 ya read the dark tower VII and tell me how much you still want robot firefighters.

[keithman5000]

Thanks nutnfancy. Keep up the great work and phenomenal vids.

[notanotherstep]

i carry a knife every day that im not in school the cool thing about that is being 14 i can claim ignorance if the knife i happen to be carrying is over the legal 3 inch limit i might get a slap on the wrist and a dont do it again but the consequences are much less severe than if i were an adult. i do have seen a car accident when a car was tipped on its side and a man was still in the car that day i had forgotten my knife so i could do nothing i regretted that for a week and im only 14