What foods to store in a food storage program is a popular topic – but what about making meals from that food? Not so much.
You can’t get much simpler than preparing Rourke’s Survival Pancakes. If you’ve read 299 Days you will be very familiar with the role pancakes played in the book series. Wondering what that’s all about? Check it out here. The foundation for these pancakes is any “Just Add Water” pancake mix. My favorites include Aunt Jemima and Hungry Jack’s versions.
Ingredients
2 cups pancake mix(follow instructions on box)
1 1/2 cup water
A pinch or twelve cinnamon sugar
1 “dash” of Pure Vanilla Extract
Aunt Jemima syrup
Instructions
Following instructions on box combine pancake mix and water
Add the desired amount of cinnamon sugar. Start with a teaspoon. Want more cinnamon flavor? Add more next time. Want less? Add less next time.
Add a few drops of vanilla extract. A little goes a long way.
Stir until thoroughly mixed.
On a non-stick skillet heated to medium pour a 3″ circle of batter
Flip when pancakes bubble and bottoms are golden brown.
Recipe Tip: Everyone has their own individual tastes so the recipe can be adjusted as needed. Have some canned fruit? Throw some small pieces in. Don’t care for cinnamon? Leave it out.
Lastly – pancakes are an excellent food storage item. While the mix itself does not keep extremely well rotation is easy – and enjoyable. It is also very inexpensive.
The long-awaited first debate between President Trump and Joe Biden finally happened. Approx 90 minutes in length, there were no real surprises. So much focus has been given and expectations were high on both sides. For me, there were no real surprises.
Trump and Biden threw jabs back and forth and several times it became personal. Fact-checkers likely could not type fast enough as many blatant lies came out of Biden’s mouth, and frequent “exaggerations” out of Trump’s. Trump certainly appeared to be in command and was aggressive. He was relentless against Biden(as well as Wallace at times) and Biden appeared to be unable to handle it. While Trump struggled during the discussion surrounding the coronavirus, he excelled when talking about Law-and-Order. Trump constantly interrupted Biden and argued with the moderator – Chris Wallace. Biden appeared to be very frail. Trump was Trump – and Biden was not what he used to be. As a professional politician Biden should have walked away the clear winner. He did not.
Chris Wallace is being attacked by the Right for taking sides with Biden. It certainly appeared based on a few of the questions asked that he was trying to “get” the President while not asking those same questions to Biden. Wallace also kept using some of Trump’s allotted time asking him questions and interrupting him while Trump spoke.
Trump appeared to be in command and was aggressive. He was relentless against Biden(as well as Wallace at times) and Biden appeared to be unable to handle it. While Trump struggled during the discussion surrounding the coronavirus, he excelled when talking about Law-and-Order. Overall – the true losers from the debate are the undecided American voters. Trump was not likable and failed to present his beliefs and policies clearly. Biden spoke lies and refused to answer questions directly often being general. Those voters who already have their candidate didn’t have their minds changed.
A couple highlights for me was Trump asking Biden to tell him one law enforcement agency that was supporting Biden. Biden could not provide one. Another is when Biden stated Antifa was not an organization, it was an idea.
Hopefully, during the next debate, Trump can hold back a bit on interrupting and stay focussed on the question and provide clearer answers and information. That may be difficult as Trump will likely be debating not only Biden but the moderator Steve Scully as well.
September is National Preparedness Month. Not like we need a month dedicated to preparedness, but, it’s a good thing for spreading the word and getting average folks to take a few steps to be better prepared. September will be the last month that the Sawyer Water Filter Bucket Kits will be $9.99 with Free Shipping. There is also now an option to get two kits for $16.99, also with Free Shipping. I’ll be publishing a separate announcement but as things do components in the kit have risen in price so I have to increase the price slightly. If interested in grabbing a few of these visit this page or see below. I have well over 100 in stock and ready to ship.
1 for $9.99 Free Shipping
2 for $16.99 Free Shipping
This is a conversion kit for the Sawyer Mini Water Filter to adapt it forbucket to bucket use.
The Sawyer Mini Water Filter is a fantastic water filter and is used for backpacking and hiking. While it is a great filter getting largervolumes of water through it for multiple people has been a problem –
until now!
Turn this……
Into this!
Crystal Clear, Clean Water!!!!
This simple kit comes with all necessary components and instructions toattach yourSawyer Mini Water Filterto most anycommon 5-gallon bucket. Once attached suspect water is poured into the hostbucket and clean, safe water comes out the attached Sawyer into anycontainer of your choice.
*****Sawyer Filter not included.
Here is one example using the Sawyer Water Filter Bucket Conversion Kit.
#1: Started with a bucket and threw in a bunch of dirt and added a couple gallons of water.
#2: Used a towel as a pre-filter to remove the larger particles.
#3: Towel caught a lot of crap. A finer pre-filter for capturing more of the larger particles would be suggested(coffee filters good for this).
#4: Below is the water ready to go through the Sawyer.
#5: Filtering operation in progress.
#6: Close up of the stream of filtered water exiting the filter.
Wanting to filter water for an entire family and own a Sawyer Mini Water Filter? No problem! With the Sawyer BucketConversion Kit gallons of dirty water can be filtered clean each hour –
What foods to store in a food storage program is a popular topic – but what about making meals from that food? Not so much.
This recipe is extremely easy in both its preparation as well as its cooking. It can be made on a Coleman stove or a typical home grill.
Ingredients
2 ½ cups chicken gravy (or use cream of chicken soup)
1-2 cans chicken
4 cups hot cooked rice
Instructions
Cook rice to the desired consistency
Add chicken to the gravy/soup and heat
Serve chicken/gravy over rice
Recipe Tip: Season as desired. A bit of salt, pepper, and paprika will add additional flavoring. A can of corn can be added as an additional side dish.
The Grand Jury in Lousiville, KY handed down their decisions in the Breonna Taylor shooting several months ago. Details of the case can be found online, however, I will say that many news agencies spread mistruths regarding the specifics. Regardless – one of the police officers involved has been charged with three counts of first degree “wanton endangerment”. Many who pointed to police as murderers of course expected charges of murder. Once the news broke regarding the grand jury – people in several cities took to the streets to protest the decision.
In New York City protestors took to the streets and blocked traffic in several areas of the city. One protester announced via a loudspeaker near Brooklyn, “Forget ‘Turn the other cheek “We’re way past that. It’s ‘eye for an eye’ now.”
In Louisville, a video was recorded showing people gathering around a UHaul truck as people were handed shields and signs on Wednesday. Many visiting the truck were holding bats. This was obviously well planned and funded. Over 100 were arrested and two police officers were shot. Protestors were seen with BLM signs as well as other
In Denver, CO a car plowed through several protestors blocking traffic. There were no injuries, however, news media is portraying the driver as the wrongdoer and not criticizing the protestors standing in the street. The incident occurred around 9:15pm in the midst of protesting throughout the city.
In Seattle, at least 13 people were arrested and several police officers injured as protesting erupted due to the grand jury announcement. While the news is calling the Denver incidences “protesting”, we all know it was a riot. Rocks, bottles, and EXPLOSIVES were thrown at police. Once police officer was his in the back of the head with a baseball bat cracking his helmet. Power was cut to security cameras of at least one police station.
In Atlanta protests broke out across the city and police had to use tear gas to disperse crowds. The National Guard was present in several areas to control events should rioting break out.
Wanton Endangerment: “A person is guilty of wanton endangerment in the first degree when, under circumstances manifesting extreme indifference to the value of human life, he wantonly engages in conduct which creates a substantial danger of death or serious physical injury to another person,” the statute reads.
As I’ve stated several times before this is the new normal. With every hint of perceived injustice, people will take to the streets, loot, steal, destroy, and become violent. Now – don’t get me wrong, the Breanna Taylor case should never have happened. Regardless – the justice system needs to take care of injustice rather than violent thugs taking things into their own hands. Protesting? Protesting is as American as apple pie.
I’ll mention something that will be discussed further in another upcoming post, and that’s Bear Spray. Bear Spray is excellent if dealing with…well….a bear, but also multiple people that may be threatening. A few bursts of bear spray and a crowd will be dispersed and those hit will not be able to see. I just ordered two cans.
For over 30 years I’ve been involved in survival and preparedness. Over all of this time, the world has ended at least a half-dozen times, or at least it was predicted to. The truth is people – including myself – are horrible at predicting the future as there are just far too many variables to consider to possibly be accurate. Myself? Yup. Guilty as charged. I’m going to give it another shot.
The country exited 2019 divided in many ways. While the election of Barrack Obama generated tremendous resentment and erected a wall between people – it was nothing compared to the election of Donald Trump. Trump Derangement Syndrome swept over the United States infecting citizens – especially at colleges and universities and large cities. The mainstream media pushed an agenda to spread this dreaded disease to as many possible. Many in Holywood became infected and used their influence to disseminate Trump Derangement Syndrome to as many people as possible.
There were millions who were immune. They had the ability to resist – to move on past the disease. These people all had something in common.
Sanity.
ENTER: 2020
So now we have “the most important election of our lifetime” on Tuesday, November 3rd. Is this next event going to come and go without any apocalyptic predictions coming true? Well, I suspect not. These times are unlike any other and the stage has been set, the fuse lit. No matter the outcome we are likely to see truly tumultuous events.
This begins an important series directly related to the upcoming Presential election. Please stay tuned.
How Did We Get Here?
Over the last several months America has experienced an unprecedented level of civil unrest in major cities across the nation. Much of this started with the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis, Minnesota on May 25th. This unfortunate event caused mass protests across the nation against police brutality and calling for the defunding of police departments. Protests soon turned into riots causing millions of dollars in damage to private businesses and city property. The Black Lives Matter(BLM) movement became energized gaining mass support from many across America.
Numerous other publicized police interactions leading to the death of Black suspects fueled the fire and rioting continued. Some cities actually voted to defund – or reduce the funding of police departments. The Antifa organization joined in with the protests often being the instigator to starting violence and destruction. Buildings were set on fire, Molotov cocktails thrown, and people attacked and beaten. Statues across the nation were destroyed as rioters claimed they were racists symbols. In many of these Democrat-run cities, the Mayors ordered the police to stand down and allow rioters to destroy and conduct violent outbursts.
The Trump administration requested that the governors of the states where the violence was occurring to take action. In some cases, the National Guard was sent in and violence was squashed. In others – the rioting was largely allowed to occur. In many cases, Liberal politicians promoted the “understanding” of those rioting and suggested we need to “understand” them and allow them to vent and relieve stress.
In Seattle, Washington on June 8th a group of anarchist rioters took over several blocks and called the area CHAZ(Capitol Hill Autonomous Zone). This “autonomous” zone was created after a week’s worth of conflict between rioters, protestors, and police. This included a situation where a car drove in a crowd of protestors and as they worked to pull the driver out of the car he shot one of the rioters. After police continued to use tear gas and pepper spray against rioters – the mayor ordered the police to NOT use tear gas. The rioters then ramped up their violence and drove police from the area. Those occupying the area were aligned with the BLM movement and Antifa. While those who organized the area predicted an existence of peace and tranquility due to the absence of government and police – quite the opposite occurred. Many injuries, rapes, and several deaths occurred within the autonomous zone. On July 1st after another death, the Mayor finally ordered the police to clear the area.
Over time the mainstream media continued to push the BLM agenda. They broadcasted video after video of the George Floyd event as well as others supposedly showing police mistreating blacks due to the color of their skin. They broadcasted interview after interview of friends and family of those ion the video talking about how wonderful a person they were -despite the evidence to the contrary. Hour after hour, channel after channel – the media continued to condition the populace to believe that systemic racism was rooted in this country and that merely being white was associated with guilt. They also connected President Trump with racism….time and time again as they have since his election. This continued despite evidence to the contrary since his election.
While areas such as Portland, Oregon had over 100 nights of protests and rioting – lesser known more isolated events occurred all over the country. In almost every case white people were targeted by black people – or other races in the guise of the BLM movement. Antifa also participated in the violence targeting those who stood in support of police and America. This targeting resulted in injury, destruction of property – and sometimes death. In Wilson, NC a black man walked out of his house and up to his 5-year-old white neighbor and shot him in the head. It’s reported he did this in support of BLM.
Blocking traffic, harassing anyone who seemed to be the opposition, and demanding those they confronted state loyalty to the BLM movement – or suffer the consequences.
An armed black militia in Georgia has made its existence known and stopped vehicles demanding reparations. They have continued to make incredible demands including their need for land which to establish their own country of only black people. They continue to threaten violence and make appearances fully armed.
As of this writing, white people are being targeted in major cities all over the country because of the color of there skin, or because they are Trump supporters. Crowds of BLM have entered businesses demanding people raise their fist in solidarity with BLM – or they are harassed – or worst. A large percentage of the US population is supporting BLM.
I could go on and on. No doubt you’ve seen and heard of the craziness.
While Liberal politicians have sided with the Marxist BLM group – many businesses and professional sports teams have as well. So far it appears that consumers are striking back and not supporting such a movement as ratings are well below normal.
Over the last several months gun sales have reached unheard of levels and ammunition is sold out almost everywhere. People are concerned about crimewaves – and civil war. Many of these sales are going to first-time gun owners. Many of these reside on the Left of the political spectrum.
Note: It is important to realize that the vast majority of these events are taking place in large cities run by Liberal mayors.
Current Situation
As of the third week of September and approx 6 weeks away from the election we are finding ourselves in unprecedented times. Over the past several months dealing with a deadly pandemic, along with some of the worst rioting and race relations this country has ever seen – the country remains deeply divided. Every conceivable issue is being politicized and friends and families are finding themselves on opposite ends of issues.
Supreme Court: The death of Ruth Bader Ginsburg has created a tornado of activity. With President Trump getting ready to nominate another Supreme Court Justice the Left is going completely insane. Nancy Pelosi is threatening impeachment should Trump move forward with a nomination.
COVID: There continue to be massive differences in opinion on how COVID should be handled both now – and in the past. Monday Morning Quarterbacking is taking place by those on the Left as they dissect and pick apart every action of the Trump Administration’s handling of the pandemic.
Voting: Due to the pandemic the Left is pushing vote-by-mail for the upcoming election. Regardless of the fact people can go walk into a liquor store or go to Walmart, they are suggesting it is simply too dangerous to go to a voting booth. Substantial evidence suggests that voting by mail will lead to a large delay in determining the results. Additional evidence shows that there is a chance for significant voter fraud.
Conceding the Election: Hillary Clinton stated: “Joe Biden should not concede under any circumstances, because I think this is going to drag out, and eventually I do believe he will win if we don’t give an inch, and if we are as focused and relentless as the other side is”. The Left is preparing to challenge the election should Trump win.
Lies: Joe Biden recently came out and said that if President Trump had performed his job as he should have – not one single person would have died from COVID-19. Not one single person. The MSM and the Left is relentlessly spreading propaganda in an effort to convince voters to vote against Trump.
2nd Amendment: Kamala Harris and Joe Biden have made it no secret they will be going after the NRA and gun rights when they win the election. This is an admitted priority.
Biden: Biden continues to show that due to his declining health condition he will never complete a 4-year term. This means a Harris Administration. Based on her consistent radical belief’s a fundamental change to the country is what’s in order.
Violence: While protests and rioting have decreased in most areas, the smallest negative interaction between police and anyone black generates outrage.
Tension is high as well as the stakes. Everyone is on edge. Politicians in Washington are fighting amongst themselves and it is evident that everyone has an agenda. As each day passes the pressure mounts and the tension thickens. People are worried about what will happen as a result of the election and the uncertainty is maddening for many.
This is where we are. Propaganda is being broadcasted by all sides and it is a waiting game. We are unlikely to see a winner on November 3rd. What might happen? Stay tuned for Part #2 as we explore the possibilities.
September is National Preparedness Month. Not like we need a month dedicated to preparedness, but, it’s a good thing for spreading the word and getting average folks to take a few steps to be better prepared. September will be the last month that the Sawyer Water Filter Bucket Kits will be $9.99 with Free Shipping. There is also now an option to get two kits for $16.99, also with Free Shipping. I’ll be publishing a separate announcement but as things do components in the kit have risen in price so I have to increase the price slightly. If interested in grabbing a few of these visit this page or see below. I have well over 100 in stock and ready to ship.
1 for $9.99 Free Shipping
2 for $16.99 Free Shipping
This is a conversion kit for the Sawyer Mini Water Filter to adapt it forbucket to bucket use.
The Sawyer Mini Water Filter is a fantastic water filter and is used for backpacking and hiking. While it is a great filter getting largervolumes of water through it for multiple people has been a problem –
until now!
Turn this……
Into this!
Crystal Clear, Clean Water!!!!
This simple kit comes with all necessary components and instructions toattach yourSawyer Mini Water Filterto most anycommon 5-gallon bucket. Once attached suspect water is poured into the hostbucket and clean, safe water comes out the attached Sawyer into anycontainer of your choice.
*****Sawyer Filter not included.
Here is one example using the Sawyer Water Filter Bucket Conversion Kit.
#1: Started with a bucket and threw in a bunch of dirt and added a couple gallons of water.
#2: Used a towel as a pre-filter to remove the larger particles.
#3: Towel caught a lot of crap. A finer pre-filter for capturing more of the larger particles would be suggested(coffee filters good for this).
#4: Below is the water ready to go through the Sawyer.
#5: Filtering operation in progress.
#6: Close up of the stream of filtered water exiting the filter.
Wanting to filter water for an entire family and own a Sawyer Mini Water Filter? No problem! With the Sawyer BucketConversion Kit gallons of dirty water can be filtered clean each hour –
I’m beginning to see a mere glimmer of change. In areas across the country, there are people that are standing up for their rights and will not bow down to Antifa, BLM, and the like. They are ignoring the MSM’s claims of social morality. I’m seeing more stories of people defending themselves and their property. I’m seeing folks coming out to protests and proudly displaying the American flag that so many of the opposition love to hate. I’m seeing more and more stories of people on the Right challenging Liberal politicians and mounting movements to recall elected officials.
The recent “boat parades” in Texas, Florida, and South Carolina are an example of Patriotic Americans snubbing their nose at the status quo. Rather than staying at home shaking their heads at the ridiculous things shown in the media they are taking a stand.
We often talk of “going gray” to reduce our exposure to the opposition. This is often done in an effort to eliminate oneself from becoming a target. Not letting others know about our preps so they won’t try to take them when things get bad is a form of going gray. Many are doing that now from a political perspective especially on the Right. That can be smart under certain circumstances and conditions.
Should you hide your political beliefs?
Now? I don’t think so. Not yet. We have so much on the line and if we fail to influence others, spread the word of truth, freedom, and liberty – then who’s to blame if we fail? For decades the Left has had their marches, their protests – their movements. There is little doubt they have been highly successful with an agenda of indoctrination and influence. They have taken the stance that THEY are up on the moral high ground and looked down upon we “deplorables” who reportedly fail to see their fight for equality and fairness for all.
Um…..Right.
The reality we all know to be true is when it comes to the moral high ground and what is right – we are on the RIGHT side of issues. This is absolutely clear. Crystal.
The country is declining fast. Talk of civil war is growing with each passing day. Rumors are flying that false flag events are likely to occur in an effort to distract, instill fear, and drive Americans to vote for change out of desperation. We need to stand tall and proud of what we believe.
Every week we provide insight on events as they develop and transpire across America. In these unprecedented times, it’s difficult to grasp the complexity of everything that’s going on. We are not a news agency and make no claims to be experts on the topics discussed. What is absolutely certain is we are investing time to research information with a quest for truth using facts, logic, and some common sense thrown in.
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COVID-19
The spreading of COVID-19 continues with the number of cases and deaths worldwide increasing daily.
Commentary: The 7 day moving average of new cases has been steadily falling since July. I’m not sure this is publicized much and is important as testing has increased over this time. On July 24th the 7-day moving average was over 74,000 new cases. On September 3rd the 7-day moving average was a little over 41,000 daily new cases. This is positive news.
Reported average daily deaths have been on a decline since August 1st. This is more good news.
While many areas have opened their economies closer to what used to be normal, many policies continue such as social distancing and wearing masks. Some areas have spikes in cases as well as deaths, and others the opposite.
[CHART]US Confirmed New Cases
Look at the statistics. The vast majority of all deaths fall within a very limited age range and with those that are already very ill. These people can and should be protected, however, the rest of the country should not continue to be constrained which is causing continued damage to the populace in numerous ways which we will feel for years to come.
PROTESTING/RIOTING/CIVIL UNREST
Riots continue in several areas of the country – especially in Portland, OR. Protests are ramping up after the police shooting of a black man in Kenosha, Wisconsin.
Professional sports continue to bring politics and social justice into their games. Players – especially in the NBA – are often seen wearing BLM shirts and hats and making statements in support of BLM. Recently the Houston Texans stayed in the locker room during the national anthem.
2 LA County deputies ‘fighting for their lives’ after ambush shooting; Search for suspect underway. Protestors outside hospital chanted “We Hope They Die”
A “trained Marxist” founder of Black Lives Matter has teamed up on a new venture with a pro-Chinese Communist Party organization. Alicia Garza is now behind the advocacy group Black Futures Lab, which is backed by the Chinese Progressive Association.
Commentary: Athletes have tremendous influence and they’re pushing a Marxist, often violent agenda will not have positive results. The number of citizens who believe that violence and destruction is a tool that will get them what they want is increasing. Those willing to use violence and destruction as a tool to further than agenda is increasing. This is not going away.
Evil exists. We see rioters chasing down mothers and daughters and little kids. We see cops being ambushed, shot, attacked. We see innocent people walking down the street and severely injured or killed for simply being connected to an ethnic group or political ideology. Evil exists and we are seeing but a small part of its true presence right now.
A good friend has told me over and over again for the past year: Rourke – when it truly comes all crashing down, the horrendous things that people will do to each other you simply cannot imagine. People truly do not comprehend how bad it will get.
I believe him.
ECONOMY
The Coronavirus pandemic continues to be directed affecting the economy. Businesses across the nation have closed….and many are still closed. Reopening is happening at different levels and even seen some movie theaters are starting to reopen. Businesses of all sizes are included as manufacturing plants down to small mom & pop shops feel the effect. Some industries have seen a spike in business, while others have been decimated. With the rise of cases, limits on the number of people allowed in the business, and mandated masks – many business are just trying to stay afloat.
Permanent business closures continue to rise.
The unemployment rate dropped to 8.4% for August which was much better than expected.
Food prices have rose 3.1% in 2020 compared to those same products in 2019.
The stock market continues to do well since the aftermath of deep drops due to COVID.
Commentary: The economy continues to be held up by Federal spending, bubble gum, and duct tape. Reopening in areas continues to be a positive force in the economy, however, we are nowhere near the economic activity pre-COVID but there is hope. The economy and commerce in this country have been changed and the evolution continues. So many businesses have disappeared completely. Others have been damaged severely. Businesses have changed the way they conduct their activities due to COVID as well as political correctness.
My hope is that Congress will NOT provide incentives for people to remain out of work. Ingenuity will create solutions where problems lie and many businesses will regain their ability to succeed. Should the Trump administration continue for another 4 years, it is likely that further trade deals and deregulation will have a positive impact on the economy, thus helping a recovery.
POLITICS
Much of the divide that is present in the nation is directly correlated to the divisive political environment currently in existence. Beyond healthy debate or even normal agenda-driven bias, the level of aggressive and purposely damaging action taken by Progressive politicians and groups is at an all-time high.
Amy Dorris alleges Trump forced his tongue down her throat and groped her at 1997 US Open
The stalemate in Congress has continued and officials appear to be losing hope for a new coronavirus stimulus package before the November elections. In an interview Wednesday, Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) claimed House Speaker Nancy Pelosi refused to pass a bill for $1.5 trillion in coronavirus relief. The proposal, which was rejected by the Democrat House Committee chairs on Tuesday, was made by the the Problem Solvers Caucus with bipartisan support.
On Thursday, citizens of Michigan rallied in support of their Second Amendment rights in Lansing. Armed demonstrators gathered at the state capitol, where they demanded Governor Gretchen Whitmer and other Democrats stop infringing on their right to bear arms.
Commentary: Seriously – can the Left not come up with something more original? A woman comes out right before the election with accusations against Trump. Predictable. There will be more.
The most destructive wildfires in history have decimated the West – and the Left have politicized thos unfortunate event. Not surprising. Hurricane Sally has caused severe flooding and damage in areas. Fall is fast approaching with Winter right after that. You know what that means….flu season.
It’s going to be interesting.
The unpredictability of these times is maddening. It’s like trying to find Waldo while on a roller coaster doing multiple loops at 90mph. It’s an effort in futility. I suspect this will continue for months and it will be months before we realize the true effect all of this will have on our daily lives – and our future.
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Recently had a good friend on FB say the following:
“Isn’t it strange that Civil War 2.0 will be fought by Republicans vs Democrats again?”
My response(I largely agree with him):
I think there are other sides and facets to CW 2.0. You have groups that hate both those that are far Left – Middle – and Right. That is what will make this conflict so dangerous. Remember hearing about all the guerilla warfare and insurgency in Iraq? That is largely what will happen here. Unlike the first CW, battles lines will be local AND regional. Fighting within states and cities will be carried out. Politics will play a role, however, demographics will as well. Race, unfortunately, will be a factor as well. I’ve been pushing the thought for several years there would be a new Civil War. Others like you have the wisdom to see what lies just over the horizon.
I’ve stated previously and will again that Civil War 2.0 has already started. I’ll not suggest that any of my predictions are accurate nor correct. When it comes to predicting the future there are far too many variables to accurately predict what will occur with a high level of certainty. Here’s the reality though: We are preppers and survivalists. Forecasting the future and preparing for what MIGHT happen is what we do. Others can bask in their ignorant bliss. We will be responsible and do the right thing!
All over social media, there is talk of a new civil war. Many claim that when it starts it will be over because Patriots have the guns. I say underestimating your opponent is a quick way to being defeated. Those right now that can be pointed to as the enemy are rioting, looting, carrying out violence, and are involved in some of the protesting. From all accounts, they are well funded and have much better organization than those of us on the Right. In many areas, those that are “anti-Patriot” have some backing by local politicians and media. This is powerful.
Setting up reliable and secure communication networks is one of the many things that those of us who are on the side of freedom and liberty must do. That will be discussed more over the coming months as well as other areas of preparation for CW 2.0. We will discuss here and on Patreon. On Patreon, there will be topics that I simply cannot discuss on this website – a more public forum. Join us over on Patreon.
September is National Preparedness Month. Not like we need a month dedicated to preparedness, but, it’s a good thing for spreading the word and getting average folks to take a few steps to be better prepared. September will be the last month that the Sawyer Water Filter Bucket Kits will be $9.99 with Free Shipping. There is also now an option to get two kits for $16.99, also with Free Shipping. I’ll be publishing a separate announcement but as things do components in the kit have risen in price so I have to increase the price slightly. If interested in grabbing a few of these visit this page or see below. I have well over 100 in stock and ready to ship.
1 for $9.99 Free Shipping
2 for $16.99 Free Shipping
This is a conversion kit for the Sawyer Mini Water Filter to adapt it forbucket to bucket use.
The Sawyer Mini Water Filter is a fantastic water filter and is used for backpacking and hiking. While it is a great filter getting largervolumes of water through it for multiple people has been a problem –
until now!
Turn this……
Into this!
Crystal Clear, Clean Water!!!!
This simple kit comes with all necessary components and instructions toattach yourSawyer Mini Water Filterto most anycommon 5-gallon bucket. Once attached suspect water is poured into the hostbucket and clean, safe water comes out the attached Sawyer into anycontainer of your choice.
*****Sawyer Filter not included.
Here is one example using the Sawyer Water Filter Bucket Conversion Kit.
#1: Started with a bucket and threw in a bunch of dirt and added a couple gallons of water.
#2: Used a towel as a pre-filter to remove the larger particles.
#3: Towel caught a lot of crap. A finer pre-filter for capturing more of the larger particles would be suggested(coffee filters good for this).
#4: Below is the water ready to go through the Sawyer.
#5: Filtering operation in progress.
#6: Close up of the stream of filtered water exiting the filter.
Wanting to filter water for an entire family and own a Sawyer Mini Water Filter? No problem! With the Sawyer BucketConversion Kit gallons of dirty water can be filtered clean each hour –
The following video was recorded after Democrat candidate for President Joe Hiden conducted a press conference in Kenosha. During the event, a young woman came up to speak and then stated that she was given a document which she was supposed to read off of.
Much like Donna Brazille providing Hillary Clinton questions prior to a Democrat Town Hall debate, we continue to see that they will use any means necessary to further their agenda.
With the election coming up in November we should all be concerned.
I know from talking to many like-minded folks, especially those from northern states, it is this time of year they start experiencing “the feeling”. This feeling is related to preparing for the upcoming winter weather that can be so problematic in some areas. While I currently live in South Carolina, I grew up in New England and can remember many frigid, snow-filled days where the power was out for hours. Even today I still get that feeling around this time – every year.
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Professional sports continue to disappoint with Drew Brees of the New Orleans Saints being the latest asshat to “protest”. He and several other teammates placed the name of the accused sexual assaulter from Kenosha who was shot and injured by police after resisting arrest. The details of that case can be found here, however, it remains a trend throughout professional sports to side with the terrorist group BLM and appear “woke”.
MLB, NBA, and the NFL can go suck it. I’m out!!
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While many firearms are sold out across the nation and rising in price, and we all know about the ammunition scarcity – – magazines are beginning to tick up in price. I’ve seen several major online gun accessory retailers with prices slightly higher than normal. Other components such as AR uppers have jumped up in price.
How many of us if we could back in time would have stocked up more? If, and that is a BIG if, things return back to normal in the firearms and ammunition market stack it high and stack it deep!
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Years ago I had a job where I had to use a soldering iron frequently. Via some juvenile antics by fellow employees burns were common. Back then I discovered Water-Jel. This lidocaine-based pain reliever worked great and I still keep it in the kitchen and in the medical supplies.
I highly recommend it!
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September is National Preparedness Month. Not like we need a month dedicated to preparedness, but, it’s a good thing for spreading the word and getting average folks to take a few steps to be better prepared. September will be the last month that the Sawyer Water Filter Bucket Kits will be $9.99 with Free Shipping. There is also now an option to get two kits for $16.99, also with Free Shipping. I’ll be publishing a separate announcement but as things do components in the kit have risen in price so I have to increase the price slightly.
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Prepper Checklist:
Right now is there a good first aid kit on every vehicle? How about a tourniquet?
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While the headline is a bit of an exaggeration there is no doubt the availability of common calibers is extremely low. I’ve been saying it for over a decade to stock up on firearms and ammunition – now.
After Sandy Hook, many of us were caught with our proverbial pants down. Lessons not learned back then are being taught now.
My prediction is regardless of the outcome of the upcoming elections ammunition will continue to be scarce. What does this mean for you? If your ammunition supply is satisfactory then nothing. If you are in need – then be ready to do some work scouring for in-stock sources – both online and local.
Over the past few weeks, I have traveled upwards of 3,000 miles. Along the way, I’ve seen 9mm ammunition for .90 cents/round – down to .38 cents/round. I’ve seen .380 ammo for $37.50 for a box of 50, down to $16.99.
AmmoSeek.com is a good place to search for online deals.
In summary – you can’t go back in time. With the level of uncertainty, we are all feeling, stocking up needs to happen starting right now.
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COVID-19
The spreading of COVID-19 continues with the number of cases and deaths worldwide increasing daily.
Commentary: The 7 day moving average of new cases has been steadily falling since July. I’m not sure this is publicized much and is important as testing has increased over this time. On July 24th the 7-day moving average was over 74,000 new cases. On September 3rd the 7-day moving average was a little over 41,000 daily new cases. This is positive news.
Reported average daily deaths have been on a decline since August 1st. This is more good news.
While many areas have opened their economies closer to what used to be normal, many policies continue such as social distancing and wearing masks. Some areas have spikes in cases as well as deaths, and others the opposite.
6% of COVID Deaths Only Had COVID: The announcement that the CDC provided analytics stating that 6% of deaths, COVID-19 was the only cause has created a wave of anger and outrage. Many are suggesting that the true death rate of COVID is much less due to this revelation. This is simply not true and this announcement should not be surprising. We have known for quite some time that COVID was particularly threatening to those that are older, and/or had secondary health concerns. What this data does show and should generate anger and frustration is the fact that the current practices of economic restrictions imposed in most areas due to the virus should be lifted. There is no reason people cannot go back to work, go back to school – and go out to eat. No restrictions. The CDC recommendations should be for THOSE AT RISK to self-quarantine, wear masks, and take steps to protect themselves.
Look at the statistics. The vast majority of all deaths fall within a very limited age range and with those that are already very ill. These people can and should be protected, however, the rest of the country should not continue to be constrained which is causing continued damage to the populace in numerous ways which we will feel for years to come.
PROTESTING/RIOTING/CIVIL UNREST
Riots continue in several areas of the country – especially in Portland, OR. Protests are ramping up after the police shooting of a black man in Kenosha, Wisconsin.
Professional sports continue to bring politics and social justice into their games. Players are often seen wearing BLM shirts and hats. Some athletes are protesting by foregoing games and events.
The National Guard made an appearance in Kenosha and the rioting has now largely stopped. This, of course, is after rioting went on for days causing millions of dollars in destruction and cost people their lives.
A video has been released from this past March showing police restraining a black male, placing a bag over his head, and laughing. The man was running around the street naked and his brother called for help. The man told the police he had COVID and the police put a “spit bag” over his head. After the man tried to get up the police further restrained him and he stopped breathing. Rioting broke out in Rochester, NC.
The Antifa protestor who shot and killed a Trump supporter was killed by law enforcement as they were attempting to make an arrest.
Commentary: Athletes have tremendous influence and they’re pushing a Marxist, often violent agenda will not have positive results. The number of citizens who believe that violence and destruction is a tool that will get them what they want is increasing. Those willing to use violence and destruction as a tool to further than agenda is increasing. This is not going away.
Evil exists. We see rioters chasing down mothers and daughters and little kids. We see innocent people walking down the street and severely injured or killed for simply being connected to an ethnic group or political ideology. Evil exists and we are seeing but a small part of its true presence right now.
A good friend has told me over and over again for the past year: Rourke – when it truly comes all crashing down, the horrendous things that people will do to each other you simply cannot imagine. People truly do not comprehend how bad it will get.
I believe him.
ECONOMY
The Coronavirus pandemic continues to be directed affecting the economy. Businesses across the nation have closed….and many are still closed. Reopening is happening at different levels and even seen some movie theaters are starting to reopen. Businesses of all sizes are included as manufacturing plants down to small mom & pop shops feel the effect. Some industries have seen a spike in business, while others have been decimated. With the rise of cases, limits on the number of people allowed in the business, and mandated masks – many business are just trying to stay afloat.
Permanent business closures continue to rise.
The unemployment rate dropped to 8.4% for August which was much better than expected.
Food prices have rose 3.1% in 2020 compared to those same products in 2019.
The stock market continues to do well since the aftermath of deep drops due to COVID.
Commentary: The economy continues to be held up by Federal spending, bubble gum, and duct tape. Reopening in areas continues to be a positive force in the economy, however, we are nowhere near the economic activity pre-COVID but there is hope. The economy and commerce in this country have been changed and the evolution continues. So many businesses have disappeared completely. Others have been damaged severely. Businesses have changed the way they conduct their activities due to COVID as well as political correctness.
My hope is that Congress will NOT provide incentives for people to remain out of work. Ingenuity will create solutions where problems lie and many businesses will regain their ability to succeed. Should the Trump administration continue for another 4 years, it is likely that further trade deals and deregulation will have a positive impact on the economy, thus helping a recovery.
POLITICS
Much of the divide that is present in the nation is directly correlated to the divisive political environment currently in existence. Beyond healthy debate or even normal agenda-driven bias, the level of aggressive and purposely damaging action taken by Progressive politicians and groups is at an all-time high.
Secret Service confirmed that “something” happened while Biden was Vice President, and agents are talking. They state that there were incidents of Biden grabbing women of all ages and even cupped a agents’ girlfriends breast while taking a picture. The agent shoved Biden and he was suspended. The report on the incident did exist, but was destroyed. The Secret Service confirmed the destruction of the document.
Biden joked while talking to members of the community in Kenosha that if he didn’t stop talking someone would probably “shoot me.”
Governor Cuomo of New York in response to Trump wanting to defund the State as they defund police and allow rioting – – > “He better have an army if he thinks he’s gonna walk down the street in New York. New Yorkers don’t want to have anything to do with him,” the Democrat said, all but threatening the commander-in-chief.
Nancy Pelosi was caught in a hair salon that was shut down due to mandatory COVID policies.
Commentary: As usual, Democrats and Republicans remain on opposite ends of the opinion spectrum to best serve this country….and pretty much everything else. The hypocrisy of the Left continues to be seen everywhere. Pelosi doing what she says others cannot is just the latest example.
The unpredictability of these times is maddening. It’s like trying to find Waldo while on a roller coaster doing multiple loops at 90mph. It’s an effort in futility. I suspect this will continue for months and it will be months before we realize the true effect all of this will have on our daily lives – and our future.
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The unfortunate situation that occurred during rioting in Kenosha, Washinton involving a 17-year-old who shot three people, killing two of them, has sparked great debate. Even within the “Patriot” community, there is much disagreement on the right, wrong, legal, and illegal aspects of what occurred.
I had planned to do a YouTube video with my own thoughts then I came across the video below. His own thoughts mirror my own.
Here is a downloadable version of the video if it is removed from YouTube.
With the unpredictability of all that is going on, we have to stay ready and steadfast. Personal protection is a constant and many are hesitant of taking action to defend themselves as they fear prosecution. From a legal perspective using deadly force to save one’s life- or the life of another should be met favorably by local DA’s. Of course, I’m not an attorney.
NOTE: I had a request to republish the following article. It was originally published back in March of this year when the COVID pandemic was just getting underway so please keep this in mind. It has been slightly edited.
We are in unprecedented territory. America is under siege by an invisible enemy and the seemingly required actions by Federal and State governments have opened a Pandora box the likes of which we have never seen before. Millions of American’s are fearful of the future as their employment falls into question. How will I pay my bills? How will I pay my rent/mortgage? How will I care for my family? What is going to happen?
This hits home as I lost my job this week like many others and now looking for employment in an environment where hiring is highly unlikely.
What do we do now?
If you are in a higher-risk health category the focus must be to not attain the virus at all. Quarantining by limiting exposure to people and the virus itself must be a priority.
Those at less risk, while still trying to avoid the virus, should focus on the economic challenges ahead. A strategic approach to making certain that basics such as food, water, medical, security, communication, and planning are taken care of.
In a word: Prepare.
Food
While food storage should have already been a priority for readers here, if stocks are not sufficient NOW is the time to make improvements. With income being diminished for so many the following is a list of foods with higher calorie content and lower prices:
Rice – this is becoming more difficult to find at the moment, however, stores will be resupplied. Likely there will be limits on quantities to purchase. Rice is simple to prepare, keeps well and can be combined with many other foods and seasonings.
Bread(flour)- Many stores have been selling out of bread. Make your own!! Simple to do and very inexpensive with as low as 4 ingredients(flour, salt, yeast, water).
Pasta – Typically can be found on sale and keeps well. Don’t forget pasta sauce.
Peanut Butter – Dense calories and great taste. Store brands are cheap.
Canned Meat – Tuna, canned chicken, and SPAM are still available in most stores. While not the cheapest food they can be used to form meals and provide protein.
Frozen Meals – There are meals available as low as $1.00 and with sufficient freezer space load up.
Frozen Meat – If fresh is sold out there are usually boxes of frozen steak, hamburgers, and chicken available.
Water
Water is incredibly important for not only sustainment of life but for cooking and sanitation.
Water is difficult to store as it is heavy and takes up a lot of space. Purchase gallon jugs of purified or spring water rather than bottled. Bottled water is very expensive compared to jugs.
Build your own water filter system. There are lots of videos on YouTube on how to do this, however, many of the components are sold out or prices have skyrocketed. One option is the Sawyer Mini Water Filter Bucket Kit available from me. This kit allows a simple Sawyer Mini Water Filter(about $20) to be hooked up to a bucket so high volumes of water can be filtered. I normally sell this kit for $10.99 on eBay, however, I still have them for $9.99 with Free Shipping for readers of 1776PatriotUSA. Click HERE to check it out. Click HERE for the Sawyer Mini Water Filter. I highly suggest that you have at least TWO filter systems available.
If you have a pool or rain barrels make certain they are full.
Purchase Clorox bleach to be used to disinfect water.
Medical
Stock up on current medications. Many insurance companies will allow you to get a prescription filled 5 days early.
Make sure a good first aid kit is available as well as compression bandages.
Wear prescription glasses? Make sure you have at least one spare pair.
If you lose your job or have no insurance check out GoodRX for discounts at pharmacies. Yes – it actually works in many cases.
Security
There are many cities across the country releasing criminals from their jails to reduce the possibility of spreading within the jail population. While this INSANITY going on this cannot end with positive results. Unemployment is going to skyrocket and many will become desperate. Crime is very likely to increase.
At a minimum have a pistol or shotgun available for each adult in the household.
MAKE SURE THOSE THAT HAVE ACCESS TO FIREARMS KNOW HOW TO USE THEM. The last thing anyone needs is to be shot in the ass by their cousin while trying to avoid the virus. Range time!!!
Ammunition is in short supply for most common pistol calibers, thus, a shotgun is a good option. Regardless, a few boxes of ammunition for each firearm is a minimum.
Communication
With everything going on there are a couple positives: The power is on and does not seem to be at risk anytime soon and communication is still fully available. While a lesser priority there are a few steps to take just n case:
Basic FRS/GMRS handheld radios should be put back along with extra batteries. These are extremely handy should the grid go down and can be fun and entertaining for little ones as well.
Have a written list of names, phone numbers, addresses, and email addresses for friends and family just in case regular communication such a cell phones get interrupted.
Keep a couple of soup cans and some string. You never know.
Planning
Everyone’s situation is different as far as geography, population density, housing, etc. Consider all aspects of your situation and think of what could happen if the power goes out, there was a large increase in crime, civil unrest, or if you needed to relocate. The more you think now and literally make a list the better you will be able to think and react later.
FINAL THOUGHTS
The Trump Administration is pulling out all the stops to try to save the economy. Most people simply do not realize the impact this event is having on the economy – short and long term. Those who have been in the preparedness game for the past few decades have contemplated what an economic collapse would look like and how it would start. What is happening right now could easily be looked at as the catalyst that ends up creating a storm the likes of which this country has never seen. Hopefully not.
What do YOU think? What are you doing to deal with not only what is happening now but to also prepare for what lies ahead? Any advice or insight you wish to share? Please comment below.
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COVID-19
The spreading of COVID-19 continues with the number of cases and deaths worldwide increasing daily.
Commentary: The past 3 weeks is showing a slight trend downward for deaths attributed to COVID and a fairly significant drop in new cases.
One of the biggest things we can do right now from a preparedness perspective is to take care of ourselves. Exercise, lose weight, stop smoking, and improve immune systems. There are many thousands of people across America right now laying in a hospital bed who thought it wasn’t that big of a deal.
With the year nearing the end of summer let’s hope the “second wave” fails to transpire with Fall approaching.
PROTESTING/RIOTING/CIVIL UNREST
Riots continue in several areas of the country – especially in Portland, OR. Protests are ramping up after the police shooting of a black man in Kenosha, Wisconsin.
The NBA boycotted several games in response to the Kenosha shooting.
Kenosha has become a battlefield. Several people have been shot and killed with one incident recorded on video as a man with an AR-variant was chased and attacked. He shot several of his attackers.
A total of 71 people were arrested during protests over Breonna Taylor’s death in Louisville, Ky.
Rioters in Portland tried to set city hall on fire Tuesday during another chaotic night that resulted in the arrest of nearly two dozen people.
A suspected gunman fatally shot himself Wednesday as Minneapolis police were moving in to arrest him for a slaying committed hours earlier, sparking looting in the downtown area. Area residents were blaming the police for the death with many believing police shot the man.
The majority of professional sports are canceling games as a protest against the shooting in Kenosha.
Commentary: While overall protesting and violent civil unrest have decreased across much of the country there is no doubt the sheer violence and intensity has increased. BLM continues to ramp its rhetoric as well as Antifa. Most major businesses and sports are doing the “politically correct” thing and creating policies in support of BLM. Some businesses are even giving preferential support to minority-owned businesses in an effort to remain off the “targeted” list of BLM and the Left.
We are seeing that most any event perceived as race-based is generating an outburst of protests and rioting. Where this will all go especially with the increase in violence is unknown. I suspect it is not going to suddenly improve.
ECONOMY
The Coronavirus pandemic continues to be directed affecting the economy. Businesses across the nation have closed….and many are still closed. Reopening is happening at different levels and even seen some movie theaters are starting to reopen. Businesses of all sizes are included as manufacturing plants down to small mom & pop shops feel the effect. Some industries have seen a spike in business, while others have been decimated. With the rise of cases, limits on the number of people allowed in the business, and mandated masks – many business are just trying to stay afloat.
It’s easier to understand gold’s record-breaking move up if you look at it from the other side of the equation. The dollar is now at its all-time low compared to gold. In simple terms, the dollar is losing value and dollar debasement is driving up the price of gold. This isn’t a narrative you don’t typically hear on the mainstream financial networks, but there seems to be a growing awareness that the dollar and the system based on it might be in trouble – even in the mainstream investment world.
The National Debt is approaching 27 trillion dollars.
Jobless Claims: The 1.006 million claims was a very modest improvement over last week’s 1.104 million but is the 22nd of the last 23 weeks where over 1 million Americans have filed.
The stock market continues to hover unrealistically high and counter to economic indicators. This is a positive thing for 401k’s.
Record GDP Plunge Revised Slightly Higher: US Economy Contracted 31.7% In Q2. The decrease in real GDP reflected decreases in consumer spending, exports, business investment, inventory investment, and housing investment that were partially offset by an increase in government spending. Imports, a subtraction in the calculation of GDP, decreased.
Federal Reserve chairman Jerome Powell announced a new strategy of average inflation targeting. According to reports Thursday, the central bank formally agreed to the policy to allow inflation to “moderately” run higher than the two-percent target for an undetermined time.
Commentary: The economy continues to be held up by Federal spending, bubble gum, and duct tape. Reopening in areas continue to be a positive force in the economy, however, we are nowhere near the economic activity pre-COVID. The economy and commerce in this country have been changed and the evolution continues. So many industries have disappeared completely. Others have been damaged severely. Businesses have changed the way they conduct their activities due to COVID as well as political correctness.
My hope is that Congress will NOT provide incentives for people to remain out of work. Ingenuity will create solutions where problems lie and many businesses will regain their ability to succeed. Should the Trump administration continue for another 4 years, it is likely that further trade deals and deregulation will have a positive impact on the economy, thus helping a recovery.
POLITICS
Much of the divide that is present in the nation is directly correlated to the divisive political environment currently in existence. Beyond healthy debate or even normal agenda-driven bias, the level of aggressive and purposely damaging action taken by Progressive politicians and groups is at an all-time high.
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi suggested Thursday that former Vice President Joe Biden cancel his three scheduled debates with President Trump because the commander-in-chief would “belittle” the forum and engage in “skullduggery.”
Former President Barack Obama on Wednesday praised the Milwaukee Bucks for “standing up for what they believe in” following the team’s decision to boycott their NBA playoff game in response to the police shooting of Jacob Blake in the team’s home state of Wisconsin.
Latest Fox News poll has Biden winning should it happen now.
Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden on Tuesday charged that President Trump is “rooting for more violence, not less” after two people were killed in Kenosha, Wis., amid turmoil following a law enforcement officer wounding 29-year-old Black man Jacob Blake.
Commentary: As usual, Democrats and Republicans remain on opposite ends of the opinion spectrum to best serve this country….and pretty much everything else.
The unpredictability of these times is maddening. It’s like trying to find Waldo while on a roller coaster doing multiple loops at 90mph. It’s an effort in futility. I suspect this will continue for months and it will be months before we realize the true effect all of this will have on our daily lives – and our future.
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Protesting and exercising 1st Amendment rights is as American as apple pie. The looting, rioting, and destruction taking place in areas across the country is not protesting – it’s anarchy. While there is no shortage of jokes going around about how these rioters come from their “mommies basement” and can be disbanded by throwing job applications at them – it’s a very serious situation. These rioters are fairly well organized, some are backed financially and even have legal representation, and are large in numbers. Police are powerless to respond in some areas due to being outnumbered – and the politics being played make things worse. Governors and mayors in the areas most affected are largely allowing the rioting to just continue. Large volumes of National Guardsmen are not being deployed. Curfews are enacted, threats of arrest are made, but, in the end, millions of dollars in damages are incurred and lives are lost.
The problem with movements such as BLM and Antifa is they fester and react on problems and specific events. They will grab hold of the smallest thing – or the biggest – and motivate their followers to behave in a manner that defies logic and common sense. Similar to a terrorist organization or financial religion?Absolutely. In 2020 there is no shortage of problems and a trend is continuing to show that not only are these rioters “triggered” more easily, but they are becoming more emboldened in their actions and demands.
One recent situation involved people eating in a restaurant. A BLM crowd came into the restaurant and told everyone to raise a fist in solidarity with BLM. One couple sitting at a table wouldn’t comply – and they were targeted. They were screamed at and threatened by numerous people. No violence – but infiltration of personal space certainly happened.
There are multiple sides and numerous facets to the issues which protesting and riots are taking place. Racial injustice and systemic racism is frequently heard from BLM. Antifa stands for economic equality(socialism) and says they are against fascism and capitalism. We all know they are actually the fascists. BLM and Antifa are but two groups that are most notable. Numerous militia groups and freedom-loving Patriots have also made themselves known as they stand against the policies – and groups – which are supporting economic COVID shutdowns as well as the rioting and looting. I have said for years when we get to a point where rioting is a daily event AND firearms are being used on both sides a tipping point has been reached – or is close at hand. It is now becoming more and more common that multiple sides are armed and actually engaging in firefights. People are being shot and people are dying.
The outcome of the elections in November will have an impact on this civil unrest. Should Trump gain an additional 4 years in the White House I am expecting a dramatic increase in protesting and violence. Should the Biden/Harris ticket win many who are protesting for change will have their outrage quelled and likely will garner some sense of satisfaction and patience to wait and see the change they so desire to occur. But hey – who knows?
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Note: This article was written some time ago and I am republishing it with some updates. As hot as many of us are right now with summer still well underway, winter is just a few months away. It’s no exaggeration that 2020 has been one helluva year and is not over yet. Who knows what is in store as the year comes to an end, elections are held, and the future becomes the present? Regardless – if you are reading this you’re already ahead of the curve. I have tremendous faith in the “1776 community” that you all are very aware of what is going on and have taken steps to get ready. Still have more to do?Don’t we all!
Zombie apocalypse. Crimewave. Race War. World War. Economic collapse. EMP. Pandemic. Hurricane. Massive winter storm. Invasion of the Smurfs. The reasons people prepare vary but what we should all agree on is bad things happen to good people. Preparedness is common sense. One of the biggest challenges to preparing is doing so while on a budget. Most people do not have the resources to go out and buy massive quantities of food, firearms, and other supplies.
If you are on a strict budget and struggle to find extra funds for supplies here are a few ideas that may help:
5 Ways to Prepare on a Budget
1. Shop Sales & Buy in Bulk – Overall, food prices are fairly inexpensive, although they are on the rise. Shopping sales and discount stores can provide increased buying power allowing more to be bought for the same amount of money. Couponing can also save money, however, be aware that coupons are promoting the purchase of name brand products – which typically are higher priced. Using coupons on products that are also on sale can provide deep, deep discounts.
Grocery stores often throw out big sales such as “Buy One, Get One Free”, and even “Buy One, Get Two Free” at times. Seasonal sales around Thanksgiving, Christmas, and Summer can put certain products available at very low prices. Realize the reasoning for grocery stores doing this is to lure you in so you will buy products that are NOT on sale and they make can make the most margin.
Stores such as SAM’s and Costco offer bulk products like rice and beans at extremely good prices. Purchasing a 25-lb bag of rice for under $10 is common. This is a lot of food for very little money.
Non-food items can also be purchased on sale. Discount stores such as Wal-Mart, Sam’s Club, and even the Dollar Tree can be goldmines for purchasing inexpensive supplies while stocking up. Websites like Craigslist can be a good source for budget-friendly supplies such as propane heaters, camp stoves, tents, and army surplus. eBay can be a useful budget-friendly source for preparedness supplies. Amazon continues to offer almost anything you can imagine at extremely competitive rates.
2. Repurpose and Fix Up – It is almost an art form the way people can take one item – such as an old, used door – and turn it into something like a rugged table for storage of supplies. Craigslist is a good source for what most would consider “scrap”. Construction sites are another. Driving around neighborhoods there are often piles of stuff being thrown out that is gold for the right person for the right project. An old, used grill for FREE is a good example. Grab that grill, fix it up – and now you have an off-grid cooking method for very little money.
Scrap wood from new home building can be repurposed for building raised garden beds. I’ve seen tillers sitting on the edge of yards because they no longer work. For someone who needs a garden tiller – pick it up and get on YouTube to see how to fix it. Often there are step by step instructions on how to do most anything.
3. Gain Knowledge –
With access to the Internet, information is basically free(other than time). Add a printer and survival & preparedness binders can be great for the cost of ink cartridges. Using an Amazon Fire and a microSD card a survival library can be created very inexpensively. With reading and research, a huge about of knowledge can be obtained for little to no money. This is very valuable.
There are courses on first aid, mechanics, welding, auto repair, and all kinds of other skills available at local trade schools. Financial aid is frequently available.
4. Invest Time –
Using your time to prepare likely costs nothing. Organizing supplies, performing inventories, and even prepping your land is extremely valuable and very affordable. Using the time to develop and practice skills is time well spent. Those on a budget can do so for little to no money.
Examples of tasks that largely take only time:
Programming ham radios such as the Baofeng UV-5R.
Saving seeds from your garden.
Go out and walk/exercise.
Practice tying different knots.
Create an emergency binder filled with important information such as insurance policies, names, addresses, phone numbers, pictures, etc.
Take photos of your property in case of fire or some other disaster and insurance needs to be filed.
Make a checklist in case you need to bug out. The checklist will serve to make sure you do not forget anything in a stressful situation.
5. Gardening –
Gardening is one of the most important activities to learn and practice. Seeds are extremely cheap. Using time and labor to work the soil, water, and grow your own food is so rewarding. It also does not have to involve a lot of money(although the option is always there).
If the land is available for in-ground gardening this is ideal. Regardless – raised beds can be created from purchased wood or rocks found out in the woods. Buckets can be used to grow vegetables where space is in short supply. The point being is anyone – including those on a very low budget – can garden and start to learn.
There are challenges to prepping on a budget but it is achievable. Those efforts can pay dividends not just when a disaster hits but in everyday life as well.
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Its finally been announced: Kamala Harris has been named as Biden’s Vice President pick.
This demonstrates the Left’s continued use of racism as a means by which to make decisions. While they spew a narrative that they are the party of equality and fairness – once again they demonstrate that they will prioritize poll numbers and appearances over real progress.
Why is the naming of Kamala Harris dangerous? She is one of the most radical of all the Democrat candidates to run in 2020. With Joe Biden’s age and obvious mental limitations, it’s highly likely that should the Democrat ticket make it to the White House – the VP will become President during the first term.
Enter: President Kamala Harris.
Based on the record and publicly stated beliefs of Harris we can expect an Administration that would attack the Constitution and much of what has defined the United States as the greatest country on the face of the plant.
She is anti-gun, pro-abortion(no limits), anti-capital punishment, anti-electoral college, pro-$15 minimum wage, anti-meat, pro-universal background checks, open borders, anti-military, pro-tax increase, and more.
It’s been said many times before: This could be the most important election of our lifetime. Unfortunately, I believe in 2020 it truly is.
While I see no way for the United States to reverse the degradation that has already been started decades ago – the election of Donald Trump can certainly slow it down.
Regardless of the facts, and what any of us believe pertaining to COVID-19, we all have to deal with the actions of local, state, and federal government policies put in place as a response to the virus.
Very soon after states started easing restrictions and reopening the number of new cases started to rise. While it can be argued – and should be – that more testing equates to an increase in new cases – the rising number of deaths is concerning. Over the past 7-10 days, the daily number of deaths appears to be decreasing. This is good news.
By the way – I am well aware that the data is skewed and accuracy is highly suspicious. The data used is what we have to go by at the moment. Real-world evidence has many hospitals beyond full capacity. The virus is spreading and the number of hospitalizations and deaths is up. There is no doubt about that. The true “death rate” or measure of lethality is certainly not nearly as high as the American people and the world was led to believe.
‘Nuff said on the data.
The New Normal
Policies, rules, and planned reactions to levels of infection vary greatly by localities and state. Politicians are largely instituting policies based on a combination of effective practices to diminish the spread, economic impact, and poll numbers.
Notice I did not mention “Rights of the citizen and constitutionality” as a contributing factor towards policy development. When you can walk into a liquor store, loot and riot, go to Walmart – but you cannot go to church – the obvious biases are evident. Another relevant example of political bias toward determining policy is how a large segment of the Left wants to provide simple and insecure means to vote – rather than the normal method. Once again – people can stand in line at Wal-Mart, however, to many standing in line to vote is too dangerous. The lack of consistency and the level of hypocrisy knows no boundaries.
Masks are part of the new normal. Social distancing is part of the new normal. Shopping online and using innovation to find methods of conducting commerce with little to know physical interactions is part of the new normal.
Part-time school with a substantial amount of online learning is likely something that will not be going away anytime soon. Students wearing masks all day and minimal class-sizes may become part of the new normal. The changes in schools and e-learning will have a detrimental impact on the economy and developmental progress of students.
The coming Fall/Winter season will be the first dealing with COVID. Imagine how people will be looked at who are sneezing, coughing, and have stuffy noses due to the common cold? Employers will increase their requirements on testing for those “suspected” of having any kind of sickness to make absolutely certain it’s not COVID will increase.
Imagine what will occur when a vaccine comes out. How many employers will require as part of employment all employees to get the vaccine? Will Schools will require students to get the COVID vaccine in order to enroll?
It’s going to be interesting.
Steps to Prepare
I’m not expecting any kind of catastrophe due to the 2nd wave of shutdowns. Here are a few thoughts pertaining to commonsense preparedness for the coming lockdown:
Basic Pandemic Protection: For those looking to protect themselves as much as possible from contracting COVID-19 the following items are recommended to stock up in quantity.
Masks – as more and more places are requiring masks, make sure you have plenty on hand.
Hand Sanitizer – Hand sanitizer has become much more readily available. If the new cases continue to trend upward and you wish to avoid contracting the virus, hand sanitizer is useful for sanitizing hands and other items such as shopping cart handles.
Disinfectant Spray – Still hard to find in most areas, “Lysol” type spray is useful for disinfecting larger areas and objects such as toilet seats, doorknobs, keyboards, etc.
Antibacterial Cleaning – Cleaning items such as Clorox wipes and cleaning solutions that are effective against viruses are still highly sought after and difficult to find.
Other Preparedness Tasks/Steps: When the Fall comes the unknown will arrive. The regular flu will infect hundreds of thousands of people and with similar symptoms to COVID and create an environment of fear and suspicion. Everyone with sniffles, a cough, a stuffy nose – will be looked at as “one of those”. Wait and see.
The complexity of this situation cannot be overstated.
Debt Reduction. With the economic uncertainty and businesses closing, reducing hours, and changing how they operate the chances of becoming unemployed are likely to increase in the Fall. Reducing debt to better be able to handle times of income reduction should be started now.
Saving. Saving goes right along with debt reduction. Having an emergency cash stash just in case makes sense and will help if income reductions occur.
Secondary Streams of Income. Backup funding sources to keep you afloat should hours get cut back or you lose your job should be a priority. Selling things on eBay is a good example. Using a skill such as baking cakes or petsitting is another.
Stocking Up. Food prices have increased substantially over the past few months. Will this trend continue? I would plan on YES. Buying food now – especially on sale and using coupons, can save you a lot of money. Buying now being smart and strategic could save you upwards of 30-40% over what you might pay in 6 months. Spend $750 per month on groceries now? This could amount to a $300 per month savings later. BTW – this goes for everything – not just food.
Cold/Flu Medicines. There is likely to be a run on cold & flu medicines this Fall. Stock up now as supplies will likely become short and prices will go up.
Regardless of what the next lockdown looks like or if we have one at all – I’m not sure there has been a time in the past 100 years where the future of our country has been so uncertain.
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We as a nation have fallen so far…..we quite often need to obtain permission to carry on the very freedoms and rights that so many have sacrificed to protect.
To travel from one place to another via the most common transportation method – the automobile – you must obtain a government license, pay government property and sales taxes on the vehicle itself, pay taxes in the fuel purchased to run the vehicle, and often pay tolls to travel on the roads that other taxes fund.
Want to open a business? Go to city hall and purchase permits, pay fee’s, etc.
To hunt the land and fish the water’s licenses are required. To travel across the woods in 4-wheelers, ATV’s, and snowmobiles – permits and registrations are purchased from the government.
In most areas to purchase food, taxes must be paid. The restaurant you eat had to buy a multitude of licenses and permits and get inspections. All government-related.
It seems blatantly obvious to me that the government took the words, “provide for the common Defense and general Welfare” written in the Constitution a bit too far.
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I’m a bit sensitive about treating this website and my other online entities as a business. I really shouldn’t. I have some ads on the side of the page, some affiliate links where readers can click on and if they purchase something I earn a cup of coffee – maybe. The reality is I spend a lot of time writing, conversing, creating, designing, researching, developing, etc. There is value to the information I provide – whether it be entertainment or educational.
I recently announced that I was starting a Patreon page. I’ve had a few people show interest and a few even signed up prior to my official launch. A couple have told me they have no interest. I’m good either way. I’m taking Patreon very seriously and I’m pretty excited!! This is a new way to interact and develop a positive community with like-minded people. I’ve developed my Patreon page and already started posting content. Even though the official launch date is September 1st, however, I’ve already started.
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BTW……not everything with 2020 has been bad.
Here is my grandson…….
He’s awesome!!
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COVID-19
The spreading of COVID-19 continues with the number of cases and deaths worldwide increasing daily.
Deaths in the U.S. from coronavirus continues upward and the country leads the globe in the number of cases and fatalities.
Florida: After seeing 10,000 new cases a day become the norm across the state in July, many of those on the frontlines are frustrated with the apparent inability of local, state, and federal governments to coordinate an adequate response. They are equally aghast with what appears to be the reluctance or refusal of many Floridians to honor safety precautions to stop the spread of coronavirus.
Rep. Louie Gohmert — a Texas Republican who has been walking around the Capitol without a mask — has tested positive for the coronavirus, according to multiple sources.
Douglas Marks, 29, was arrested Tuesday on charges of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, use of a firearm to commit a felony and discharging a firearm in public. He fired a gun in a hotel due to people not social distancing.
Herman Cain — the maverick American business czar and Republican presidential candidate who campaigned for a sweeping tax reform plan called 9-9-9 — died Thursday morning after a monthlong battle with the coronavirus. He was 74.
Commentary: COVID-19 continues to be a force to reckon with. Despite conspiracy theories on how the virus originated and early reports of inflated lethality rates – people are dying daily from the disease. Herman Cain’s death is significant as he is likely the highest-profile victim. COVID is dangerous to millions of Americans, and not so to millions more. We will continue to see the death’s climb and as a result, the impact to our personal freedom and economic viability will be impacted. In many cases, actions taken are purely for optics and publicity rather than true effectiveness.
PROTESTING/RIOTING/CIVIL UNREST
New York: Protests appear to be diminishing, however, in some areas they remain violent and destructive. If the spike in shootings isn’t keeping NYPD commissioner Shea up at night, the protesters must be. A group of demonstrators shined lights and blared sirens at the top cop’s W. 73rd Street home at 2:30 a.m. Wednesday, according to a video posted to social media.
Portland: Federal and Oregon state officials have developed a plan to cooperate on securing the Portland federal courthouse from rioters, however differences regarding the deployment of federal law enforcement remain. Portland has seen nightly riots since the death of George Floyd. Rioters have consistently targeted the federal courthouse in Portland, attacking federal law enforcement with various weapons including Molotov cocktails, and in some cases blinding officers with lasers.
Minneapolis: Police say a man captured on surveillance video breaking windows at an auto parts store is a Hell’s Angels member who was bent on stirring up social unrest.
Another night of rioting and lawlessness exploded in more than half a dozen U.S. cities Saturday night — with the mayhem including damage to federal buildings, local police precincts, and a fatal shooting in Austin, Texas.
A growing number of Washinton Elite believe that the rioting, ad much of the protests, would disappear if Trump would resign as President.
Commentary: While the overall numbers of protesting have decreased, there are still pockets of civil unrest and violence in many areas. Liberal cities are the primary areas of concentration where frequently lawlessness is being allowed to occur. It has been mentioned in previous installments the new normal will see protests and riots flare up with little provocation.
ECONOMY
The Coronavirus pandemic continues to be directed affecting the economy. Businesses across the nation have closed….and many are still closing. Businesses of all sizes are included as manufacturing plants down to small mom & pop shops feel the effect. With the rise of cases, limits on the number of people allowed in the business, and mandated masks increase ultimately businesses suffer.
“While the USPS is able to fund its operating expenses without additional borrowing at this time, we are pleased to have reached an agreement on the material terms and conditions of a loan, should the need arise,” Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin said in a statement. 10 billion dollars.
The U.S. economy suffered its worst period ever in the second quarter, with GDP falling a historic 32.9%.
The number of Americans who filed new claims for unemployment benefits last week totaled 1.434 million, the Labor Department reported Thursday, roughly in line with expectations, as the coronavirus pandemic continues to ravage the U.S. economy.
Food insecurity for U.S. households last week reached its highest reported level since the Census Bureau started tracking the data in May, with almost 30 million Americans reporting that they’d not had enough to eat at some point in the seven days through July 21.
Commentary: The economy is in serious trouble. The amount of money that has been removed from the economy is massive – and much of it is permanent. The Fed has helped keep the economy going and will continue to do so. There is much talk of more stimulus going to the American people. While the Conservative, free-market person in me disagrees with the premise, I believe that is all that is keeping us from teetering over the edge. I am looking for a few years at most to prepare for the eventual crash into the abyss.
POLITICS/WORLD EVENTS
Much of the divide that is present in the nation is directly correlated to the divisive political environment currently in existence. Beyond healthy debate or even normal agenda-driven bias, the level of aggressive and purposely damaging action taken by Progressive politicians and groups is at an all-time high.
China’s English language state-run Global Times, which often serves as an unofficial foreign policy arm of Beijing signaling the communist government’s intent and messages to the West, has issued a new article along with tweets saying the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) stands ready to ‘retaliate’ amid rumors the US could launch attacks on Chinese islands and reefs in the South China Sea.
The Trump administration has reiterated its support for a short-term extension on federal unemployment benefits, as well as a moratorium on evictions. Unemployment benefits will lapse at the end of the month, while the federal moratorium on evictions expired on July 24.
Gold and silver continue to climb upwards as it becomes obvious the economy is in serious, longterm trouble.
Last week, the head of the U.S.’s newest military branch, the Space Force, cautioned publicly for the first time that Moscow had undertaken at least two concerning anti-satellite weapon tests in recent months, in a potential bid to develop on-orbit efficiency that could dangerously hinder the U.S.’s heavy dependency on space-based systems.
President Donald Trump on Thursday suggested delaying the November election until ‘people can properly, securely and safely vote.’
House Speaker Nancy Pelosimandated the wearing of face masks in the U.S. House of Representatives on Wednesday.
Commentary: Nothing surprising here. The political division continues to grow and the pathetic display by many in Congress to push agendas rather than effective solutions. One example is related to the COVID stimulus. Many people could be going back to work, however, they have been making more money sitting at home than working due to the $600 per week Federal stipend. It has now ended and one side wants to minimize the weekly amount while the other side wishes to maximize it – and continue to provide an incentive to NOT work.
Insanity. It will continue.
The unpredictability of these times is maddening. It’s like trying to find Waldo while on a roller coaster doing multiple loops at 90mph. It’s an effort in futility. I suspect this will continue for months and it will be months before we realize the true effect all of this will have on our daily lives – and our future.
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YouTube favorite SouthernPrepper1 has a really good video series on firefighting. I rarely see preppers discuss firefighting. You can imagine that fending off potential marauders who may use fire as a weapon. You can check out the entire series HERE however below I have included a few below.
The use of inexpensive IBC containers combined with gas-operated pumps – on the back of a truck or trailer – makes for an excellent home firefighting system. Hooking up a similar system to a stationary 3,000+ gallon pool would be an option as well.
I’ve conducted regular fire extinguisher training with my kids. I light a fire in a firepit and have each person put it out while explaining how to use a fire extinguisher. It’s not much but the theory is giving them some hands-on experience now will make their ability to react in a real situation better. Should something happen it will not be the first time any of them used a fire extinguisher.
I’ll tell you right now as you read this if you do not have a fire extinguisher in your kitchen click HERE or go to the store NOW and get one. A kitchen fire can get out of control in a hurry.
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