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Anyone else think that this “SHTF” we have been planning on for the past couple of decades actually started a few years ago? Anyone else just flat out frustrated …
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A dream I’ve had over and over again over the years involves my being in a house somewhere – and animals are outside trying to get in. At times …
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This is one of those random thought posts. Typically I call them, “From the Desk of John Rourke.” Since moving into a camper full-time with my MPG there is …
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“You do not need to spend a ton of money to buy a quality optic, but, you need to buy a quality optic.” – John Rourke …
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Life happens. Well, that’s a nice way of putting it. I regularly counsel people who are going through a rough spot and I repeatedly tell them, “Just keep moving …
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I’ve never been much of a knife guy. Yeah….a bit odd for a survivalist, right? Rambo survived out in the wilderness and took down an entire police department with …
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“Compassion is defined not by how many people are on the government dole but by how many people no longer need government assistance.” – Rush Limbaugh
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First off, I hope everyone has a great Thanksgiving. With the insanity in 2020, most of us still have a lot to be thankful for. I remember learning …
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Note: Every so often I’ll throw out some random thoughts on a variety of topics. This comes “From the Desk” of John Rourke. Last week was a …
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I apologize for the lack of posting. This will be improving soon. Life has been extremely busy. I have been traveling a lot over the past two weeks …
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I’ve been paying attention to many prepper groups on social media. It’s interesting how many of these groups have rules against politics, religion, and discussions of certain topics …
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There’s a lot of talk about the flu – and pandemics. While the pandemic talk is a lot of panicking it may not be at some point in …
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The false alert of an incoming ballistic missile in Hawaii was certainly alarming – and embarrassing. What basically amounted to the push of a wrong button sent countless …
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So here’s the deal: I am rewriting A Survival Story as a completely new book written in 3rd person and will be part of a trilogy. This will take …
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So – Oprah is looking to run for President. While many will scoff at the idea and think its ridiculous the same can be said for many of …
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After quite a 2017 in politics, it is going to be interesting to see what 2018 brings. ◊ ◊ ◊ ◊ ◊ So far I’m down 10 pounds …
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It can be difficult at these times of low unemployment and record-breaking stock markets to be concerned about preparedness. The focus on economic collapse seems to have fizzled out …
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Happy New Year everyone!!!! ◊ ◊ ◊ ◊ ◊ I’ve established some weight equipment in my garage and completed 75% of the organization I need to do. Still …
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2017 is coming to a close quickly. Man, it has gone by so fast. ◊ ◊ ◊ ◊ ◊ Managed to pick up some used weightlifting equipment. This …
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Well, Happy The Day After Christmas!!! ◊ ◊ ◊ ◊ ◊ Trump Administration reducing the funding to the UN. I agree completely. The automatic nature of tax dollars being …
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The GOP Tax Bill has been passed. I watched President Trump and GOP Congressional leaders at their press conference and it was impressive. Although it was, for the …
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This past weekend has been super busy and as such posting this week will be limited. ◊ ◊ ◊ ◊ ◊ There have been a lot of stories …
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“Serenity now! Serenity now!” ◊ ◊ ◊ ◊ ◊ People over complicate and over analyze survival and preparedness all the time. Someone says they prefer “this” gun and they …
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Appreciate all the well wishes for my son. ◊ ◊ ◊ ◊ ◊ Here are all the ways to connect with John Rourke(um…that’s me): BestPreparednessDeals.com FreePrepperEbooks.com PrepperSeedBank.com Facebook: …
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I have now convinced myself I must have this…… ◊ ◊ ◊ ◊ ◊ Well – Life Happens. My older son had a driver run a red light …
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Recently had a lot of questions regarding building AR’s. I am not an expert and some have – and will – call what I do assembly rather than …
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Watching a documentary called “The Enemies Within” on Amazon Prime. Quite good. It goes over a narrative of how the demise of communism in Germany and the Soviet …
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Here is a place to share things you’ve been thinking about lately. What kind of things? Recent accomplishments in preparedness. Projects being worked on. Thoughts on world events. …