Assuming the western world goes down the evil path of socialism and totalitarianism... what do people recommend you do to prepare?

Start storing non-perishable supplies? Start storing tobacco (to sell later on)? Start storing gold? (previous post on here advised this). Start growing as much of your own food as you can? Buy a deep freezer and buy directly from Farmer/Butcher?

Teach your kids to: Lie to authority (lest they get re-educated) Survive without electricity (build fires, chop wood etc)

What else would you do, beyond raging on a forum?