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  • Have We Forgotten September 12th?

    Have We Forgotten September 12th?

    It may have been noticed that I missed recognizing 9/11 yesterday as I have always done over the years. No disrespect was intended and the victims and heroes of that day should be thoughts of more than once per year. My own beliefs regarding the root cause of that event and the government actions afterward has changed dramatically over the past few years. Attempting to relay those thoughts and beliefs will likely stir up a hornets nest that at this point would not accomplish things. The truth of that day will likely never be known for certain other than proof that evil exists in the world. That is absolutely for certain.

    I do often reflect back on September 12. 2001. We all woke up and our world -0 the world – had changed. I remember an overwhelming feeling of anger and also patriotism. “United We Stand” began to circulate as a saying and Americans, likely for the last time ever, really became united. Those who had large disagreements and differences in opinions set them to the side and united in an unwavering desire for payback and to extinguish the evil that generated such a terrible event.

    I had never seen so many American flags. They were everywhere. People strapped flags to their cars, posted them on their houses and in their yards, and wore pins as a display to everyone who could see that the terrorists who tried to bring America down failed. No matter the threat or attack WE would stand UNITED against all who wished to harm us and the idea which is these United States of America.

    So the question remains – Have we forgotten September 12th? I believe the answer to a very large extent is YES. It’s been 22 years since 9/11 and look at our country now. There are fractures throughout the citizenship and the country is crumbling in so many ways  – there’s no way of saving it now. The strength of America has been in the resourcefulness of its people and their belief in the Constitution. It’s people as a whole have traveled far from what they were. Of course there are exceptions, however, the population who compare to the greatest generation is dwindling.

    Baltimore, MD — 9/12/01 — Flags line Medfield Avenue in Hamden a day after terrorists highjacked 4 planes crashing two into the world trade center in New York and one into the Pentagon. Photo by Jerry Jackson/Staff

    What can we do?

    We each need to live our own life and be as happy as possible. Get out of the cities. Become as independent from the system, from government, and corporations as possible. Insulate yourself from society and the effects of government as much as possible. Be happy. Make memories with friends and family. Find a deeper connection with yourself and with God. Go walk in the woods and enjoy nature. Go shoot some guns and kayak in a river.  Enjoy life as it is way too short.

    Tomorrow is the 13th. Who knows what will come next.

    Rourke

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    Sale This Weekend – 17.76% OFF ALL ITEMS / Promo Code: “1776”

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    Take care all –

    Rourke

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  • Some sad news……

    Some sad news……

    It’s with great sadness that I let everyone know that longtime 1776 community member Arlene has passed. Arlene often commented and shared her thoughts on things. She also commented at times under the name “Lightning”.

    Arlene followed me over here from my previous website and we also exchanged emails every so often. Over the years she gave me some advice when I was having some problems with my son. When I heard the news the first thing that entered my mind was she was back together with her husband. Her husband passed a few years ago.

    Going to miss seeing what she has to say to my ramblings.

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

    Here’s some flowers for you Arlene……

    Rourke

  • Economic Collapse Is Just a Matter of Time

    Economic Collapse Is Just a Matter of Time

    Several days ago the United States credit rating was downgraded for only the second time in history. The reason for this is fairly simple and straightforward: The financial position of the average American continues to degrade while at the same time, the Federal Debt grows at an astronomical rate. Recession – if we are not already in the midst of it – is believed to be right around the corner. The credit rating downgrade also makes it more costly for not only the government to borrow money but will negatively impact the average citizen as well. With interest rates already at extremely high levels, this additional pressure on the financial system means things will continue to get more expensive while wages remain stagnant at best.

    We’ve witnessed what irresponsible printing of cash and inserting it into the economy does to inflation. For many years people have predicted that inflation will skyrocket and enter hyperinflationary levels when the National Debt reached levels of…..say……$8 trillion…….$12 trillion……$20 trillion…….even $25 trillion. The ability of the economy to remain fairly level and escape hyperinflation is more related to the complexity and strength of this country than to any remarkable actions taken by the Federal Reserve. The sheer size and aforementioned complexity of the United States economy have made it extremely strong. Regardless – it’s not indestructible and as we are seeing now it is bending. As we approach $33 trillion dollars by the end of 2023 projections do not look good.

    See this chart below:

    In just two short years we’re likely to be hitting $36 trillion and in four years nearly $40 trillion. I suspect that Federal Deficits will grow beyond the projections meaning we will reach these pinnacle levels sooner than expected.

    The government and all our fearless “leaders” will continue to kick the can down the road to remain in power and push off the inevitable as long as possible. As the National Debt grows so does the interest on that debt. The government will need to continue to bring in more and more revenue(tax dollars and more loaned money) in order to make the payments. Think our taxes will be raised? It’s happened already and it will continue.

    One major way that the government can stave off economic hardship is war. War will boost economic activity and often unites citizens. This has happened numerous times throughout history and when the economy struggles – suddenly a war is started.

    See the writing on the wall?

    Now is the time to get things squared away. More on that later.

    Take care all!

    Rourke

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  • My New Favorite Song: Try That In a Small Town, Jason Aldean

    My New Favorite Song: Try That In a Small Town, Jason Aldean

    Those who are deeply invested and have fallen victim to the woke agenda are now attacking Jason Aldean due to his most recently released single.  “Try That In a Small Town” shows numerous examples of illegal violent acts carried out during riots across big cities in America. The message Aldean states is simple – big cities may put up with that shit but people in small towns won’t as they will look out for each other.

    I absolutely love the video and the message it portrays.

    Those woke socialists are suggesting that Aldean is pushing modern-day lynching, violence, and racism. Unbelievable. The very people who are against this song are the ones who promoted and excused violence across America.

    We need to get this song as many views and listens as possible to send a message.

    Take care all and enjoy the tunes!!

    Rourke

  • Video: Dark Future- Uncovering the Great Reset’s TERRIFYING Next Phase

    Video: Dark Future- Uncovering the Great Reset’s TERRIFYING Next Phase

    It’s important that the public becomes educated on The Great Reset and what the powerful and evil elite have planned. It was just a few years ago I thought the mention of a group of powerful people who guided much of what happens in the world was a nutty conspiracy theory. I was wrong. I admit it. I’ve reached a place in my awareness that I now know we have been lied to about pretty much everything for decades. Nothing – and I mean absolutely nothing surprises me anymore. Glenn Beck is one person who is at the forefront of speaking about The Great Reset and trying t educate the populace – and get them prepared. The video below is related to Glenn’s newest book – Dark Future – which is a long one coming in close to 1 hour and 20. minutes.

    If you have the time take a gander and listen to what Glenn lays out. I find it logical and fact-based with some common sense thrown in.

    We have some interesting times ahead and I’m understating it, to say the least. It’s important to connect yourself with God and have inner peace and we simply do not know when what will happen and when.

    What are you seeing? What are you thinking?

    Please send reports to my email at 1776PatriotUSA@gmail.com. If you have inside reports and things to pass on I’ll gladly report it to everyone.

    Thanks and take care all!!!

    Rourke

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  • What If Trade Ended With China? 🇨🇳 Catastrophic? An Opportunity? Get Ready!! 💥

    What If Trade Ended With China? 🇨🇳 Catastrophic? An Opportunity? Get Ready!! 💥

    My 2 cents on the challenges the USA would face if trade stopped with China. My personal experience is with having a background in manufacturing management, process development, and procurement.
    Would love to hear your thoughts.
    JR

     

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  • Is a Red Dawn scenario possible?

    Is a Red Dawn scenario possible?

    The original Red Dawn is one of my all-time favorite movies. I’m not exaggerating when I say I’ve watched it at least 50 times. Over the years I’ve read numerous discussions about how a foreign country would invade the domestic United States and having been involved in a fair amount of these I’ve found the vast majority of folks simply believe it could never happen. The consensus opinion was any invading force would not only have to fave the most superior military force in the world but the armed American citizenship as well.  I have to say my opinion over the years has varied and most of the time I leaned in the direction it was highly unlikely as invading countries know they would lose.

    The “Red Dawn” scenario has been on my mind most recently as there are some serious security “issues” related to the US homeland.

    First – the current administration in the White House has shown incredible weakness and poor decision-making. Consider the Chinese balloon that drifted across the United States navigating itself over multiple critical military bases. It’s been noted that this may have occurred multiple times in recent years and very possibly without any acknowledgment from the US armed forces. What if such a craft contained an EMP weapon and was able to disable a portion of the electrical grid of the United States? Beyond the significant economic impact – such an event could open the door to foreign forces taking advantage.

     

    Second – the porous southern border. Countless millions have utilized it to gain access to the inner areas of the United States. There is little doubt out of those millions, numerous sleeper cells have taken root near their intended targets ready to strike when given the opportunity. These sleeper cells target energy infrastructure, communications networks, municipal water supplies, financial centers, and high-population centers. The reports of Chinese and Russian nationalists crossing the southern border are only an indication of what is really happening. The reports are of those who were caught. How many have gained access to the interior and are completely unknown. Exactly. Unknown.

     

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    Third – let’s consider a few things and get them out on the table:

    • Many of us would shake our heads at the idea of a Red Dawn scenario or even any foreign direct attack as it’s simply just crazy, right? As we look back over the last decade or so I would suggest many of the events that have impacted our lives were unpredictable and could have been looked at as “crazy” if it had been predicted just a short time prior to the actual event. Basically – we are living in extremely unpredictable times.
    • Direct attacks within the borders of the United States may be used in a campaign to get the citizenship to be against any conflict with China/Russia and pressure the government to back down.
    • Any conflict with China would eliminate all trade between the USA and China. This would have a drastic negative impact on the US economy. Beyond the massive inflationary trend which would occur, mass layoffs and supply chain shortages would become the norm. Most cannot fathom the true impact of an absence of trade with China.
    • Russia has been mapping European and US critical infrastructure both at sea as well as on land. With NATO’s responsibility for the destruction of the Nordstrom pipeline, Russia has openly stated that they will target critical internet and other communication lines at sea. Consider that Chinese balloon that recently flew over the United States. Is China sharing the data collected with its Russian friends?
    • Alaska is only 55 miles from Russia.
    • Any large invasion of the United States would require access to major sea ports along the east coast and west coast. This presents a significant challenge to both China and Russia. On the east coast, there are several large ports including Charleston, SC. Unfortunately for the invading forces nearby military bases provide ample protection. On the west coast, California offers several ports including San Diego, and like on the east – there are several US military bases nearby. Further north near Portland and Seattle there lies the possible answer for an invading force. A large port that can handle the arrival of many troops, large ships, and the unloading of vast quantities of equipment without the threat from nearby military resources.  Maybe. Can you imagine the reaction of the pot-smoking citizens of Seattle who hold up their peace signs and gun-banning propaganda seeing Russians unloading Soviet T-72 tanks?

    Now – yes, I admit it’s not likely that a Chinese and Russian invasion of the mainland United States will happen. I will also admit I never would have imagined that the government would have 100% lied to the American people about weapons of mass destruction in Iraq, nor would have lied about 15 days t stop the spread, or that those who were vaccinated couldn’t spread the virus.

    Most importantly – what do YOU think?

    Rourke

  • It’s Getting Worse…..

    It’s Getting Worse…..

    I have a love-hate relationship with the ability for this country to be saved from a complete implosion. When I look back over the last 50 years of not only how much this country has changed, but the extent to which my respect and admiration for who we are as a people and what we can do when we need to has also changed. I am one of the most patriotic people you will find. This was instilled in me by my father who served in multiple branches of the military and had tremendous respect for Ronald Reagan. I have shed tears while saying the Pledge of Allegiance and singing the National Anthem.  Today my admiration is geared more towards the Founders, the Constitution, and the ideal of the United States – not the government we have now nor what we have become.

    What about you? Have you experienced anything similar?


    In the video above I discuss a recent trip to Walmart(I’m sure you can only imagine) and share a few thoughts on the state of the country. I recorded this sitting in my loft at the cabin and looking out the upstairs window into the deep woods of Maine. My perspective remains the same on what we can do to deal with the ever-changing radical environment we now call society:

    • Get out of the cities.
    • Become as self-reliant and self-sufficient as possible.
    • Insulate yourself from the effects of society, government, and big corp to the maximum extent possible.
    • Prepare accordingly.

    Would appreciate it if you’d watch the video, give it a thumbs up – and comment if possible. It helps the algorithm.

    Take care all –

    Rourke

  • WW3…..Russia……Cuban Missle Crisis

    WW3…..Russia……Cuban Missle Crisis

    With all the insanity going on in the world I have been finding that Glenn Beck is doing an exceptional job navigating the specifics, facts, and possibilities with many unreal situations that are going on. In the video below – which I implore you to watch – Glenn does an excellent job relaying the current situation with Russia and Ukraine and comparing it to a “what if” situation related to Mexico and the United States.

    I’ve often compared the Ukraine-Russia situation to the Cuban Missile Crisis. With the potential for Soviet missiles in our backyard, the United States stood up and put a stop to it. How different is this from the infiltration of NATO via Ukraine in Russia’s back door? Yes – I realize it is much more complex than that. Regardless – Glenn does a good job providing an opinion I largely agree with.

    Please watch the video and share your opinion below. Disagree with me? Hey – that’s fine! If you agree with me, well, you are very smart!! LOL. Just kidding….maybe.

    I’ll be continuing my series on preparing for the next Great Depression soon and offering a thought or two on the complexity of Russia, Ukraine, China, and Taiwan. There are a lot of moving parts and pieces of the puzzle and anyone who tells you they know what’s going to happen is wrong.

    The best we can do is share ideas, best guesses, and what we need to do to prepare.

    Take care all. I have a feeling the next couple of years are going to be very interesting and we can do better preparing together than preparing part.

    Rourke

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  • Questions on Moscow Drone Attack

    Questions on Moscow Drone Attack

    If you’ve not heard it’s being reported that Moscow was attacked by an estimated 8 drones. Early Tuesday morning explosions could be heard around the city and damage to several buildings occurred. There appears to be no death although at least two people with injuries have been reported. Moscow is approx 310 miles from the Ukrainian border and no one has taken responsibility for the strike. Russia has stated they intercepted all the drones and either forced them to crash with electronic countermeasures or shot them down with air defense.

    Questions:

    Who is responsible for this strike?

    Why did they do it? What did they hope to accomplish?

    What will it mean long term?

    Let’s hear those theories!!

    Rourke

  • Let’s Remember…..

    Let’s Remember…..

    As mentioned many times over the past years…..as we all go about our day and get together with friends and family for cookouts, let’s remember the true reason for Memorial Day. Proudly remember and be thankful for all that served and made the ultimate sacrifice to secure your freedom and liberty.

    Take care all –

    Rourke

     

  • Senators Receive Satellite Phones

    Senators Receive Satellite Phones

    A few days ago it was announced that satellite phones were offered to US Senators as a means of “emergency communications”. Opinions cover a wide spectrum of possibilities as to the specific reasoning for the move. Reports state that the action was in response to the January 6th insurgency, others suggest this is in the case of a natural disaster. Still, others are considering the possibility that with the growing tension and rhetoric between China, Russia, and the United States there is a growing possibility of war. Another scenario floating around for consideration is the possibility of an EMP attack on the United States.

    More information has come out saying that Senators and other government officials received training on how to deal with injuries connected to high blood flow.

    So let’s look at this with some commonsense and logic:

    Satellite communication has been around for decades. This is not new technology. Why would this contingency suddenly become so important that at this very moment in time, satellite communication is provided to government officials in high positions?

    EMP? World war? Alien invasion? Potential national grid down situation?

    I’ll tell you what it means to me: I’ll focus on EMP  and grid down preps for the next few weeks “just in case”.

    Please share your thoughts.

    Rourke

  • Massive Invasion Started at the Southern Border

    Massive Invasion Started at the Southern Border

    There are so many events transpiring at this very moment that will have a significant impact on our lives in the future. The current massive invasion at our southern border is a ramped-up version of what has happened for years. This illegal immigration has had a tremendous negative impact on our culture, economy, and security. With this massive influx and increase of illegal immigration, it is challenging to predict the significance of countless millions suddenly entering and spreading across the country.

    Watch the video and comment below with your thoughts. Please Like and Subscribe as it really helps the algorithm and improves views. Share with like-minded folks.

    Above all – stay safe.

    Rourke

  • Tucker Carlson Gone at Fox

    Tucker Carlson Gone at Fox

    Tucker Carlson has been fired from Fox News. No matter the spin – he’s been fired. I shouldn’t have been surprised. This war of ideologies has one side being relentless, operates within NO moral boundaries, is seemingly unstoppable, and they are united. That side ain’t “us” by the way. Our side stands on moral principles guided largely by Christian beliefs and what were American values as well as pillars of freedom and the Constitution.

    While those in the “us” category may see a win here or there on certain issues, the war has truly seen our side being massacred over the last decade or three. In every corner of society and life’s existence itself, the Progressive Socialist Woke movement has infiltrated, taken hold, and gained much control. While we largely control our own thoughts and actions – influence is occurring and weakness on our side is evident.

    We are at a precipice. While not trying to be overly negative I see no point we can win this battle or return to a state in which freedom, honor, liberty, and justice are the norm. While there are certainly times when a shining light at the top of the hill provides hope, we soon find after a strenuous climb that light is merely a mirage that covers a reality of an alternate reality of insanity that far too many belief is truth.

    Get out of the cities. Become as independent from government, society, and corporations as possible. Become less reliant on the very culture which you see mutating in front of your eyes. Live life and have as much fun and happiness as possible.

    Sorry for the negativity. Sometimes reality is a slap in the face.

    Rourke

  • A Nation in Distress

    A Nation in Distress

    The Deep State has relentlessly fought for control and against freedom. When they go after Steve Bannon, Andrew Tate, General Flynn, January 6th protestors, Edward Snowden, Julian Assange,  and now President Trump they are actually going after all of us.

    When will the tables turn?

    Keep prepping folks.

    Rourke

  • Trump To Be Arrested Tuesday?

    Trump To Be Arrested Tuesday?

    If you’ve followed me for the last few years you know I have a love-hate relationship with politics. For numerous reasons I largely believe participation in the political process is a complete waste of time. Washington and most state capitals are full of corruption with the priority of those elected to come into possession of power rather than serve the people who elected them. Regardless – politics do impact our lives and I certainly try to pay attention and be knowledgeable so I can make logical decisions as political storms pass through.

    If you have not heard President Trump announced on his social media platform Truth Social that he is to be arrested on Tuesday. The details of the case against him in New York can be researched if interested. From my understanding, the likelihood of Trump actually being arrested is very small. Regardless – when you look at all the corruption in Washington that has gone on for years and overlooked it appears obvious the Deep State will do anything to keep this man out of the White House. I think that’s pretty telling.

    If – and it’s a very big IF – Trump was to be charged and arrested I really wonder what the reaction will be from his supporters. Will there be protests across the nation? Will civil disobedience occur?

    I doubt it.

    What are your thoughts? 

    Keep prepping folks. The world continues to get more complex and unpredictable by the day. Seems we are inching closer and closer to a tipping point. It’s just a matter of time.

    Rourke

  • Banks Collapsing and Real Life

    Banks Collapsing and Real Life

    There is certainly a lot of rhetoric about these recent bank failures and the government is playing it off that there are no “bailouts” and all is OK. This economic environment is unlike anything we have seen before. Record low unemployment, businesses of all sizes desperate to find workers, interest rates skyrocketing, the stock market inching lower, the national debt booming higher towards $32 trillion – and home prices falling while supply remains extremely low.

    The following video provides some commentary on current events and what he says makes a lot of sense.

    My recommendation continues to be to have cash on hand, secured silver put back, real estate as an investment, and tangibles to fall back on to use or trade out for any of the aforementioned.

    When will we experience a collapse similar to or worse than the Great Depression? Well – I’m batting zero on my predictions so I’ll just say it’s a matter of time. Until then stock up, put back, and enjoy life.

    Until next time stay safe.

    Rourke

  • Flights Grounded in United States AND Canada – nothing to see?

    Flights Grounded in United States AND Canada – nothing to see?

    Over the past several years I’ve grown to doubt more and more whatever government – any government – tells us. This past week an apparent computer issue ground ALL airline departures. This was the first US national grounding of flights since 9/11. Initial theories started with questioning if the outage was the result of a cyberattack to a simple computer malfunction. As thousands of travelers sat in airports waiting for the problem to be corrected – a very similar occurrence occurred in Canada.

    What a coincidence.

    FAA officials said a preliminary review traced the problem to a damaged database file, but added that there was no evidence of a cyberattack and the investigation continued. The same file corrupted both the primary system and its backup according to sources. I have a bit of experience dealing with cyberattacks. In my experience many of the ransomware that cyberterrorists utilize today do precisely that – infect main files as well as backups.

    Canada announced that the events which occurred with their outage were not related to the happenings in the United States.

    Hmmmmmm………

    I guess it’s possible.

    We’ve recently seen multiple attacks on power stations, and now this?

    What’s next?

    Rourke

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  • Happy New Year

    Happy New Year

    I wish everyone a very safe and Happy New Year.

    Take care –

    Rourke

  • Recommended Video: Food? Or fuel? Freedom? You pick.

    Recommended Video: Food? Or fuel? Freedom? You pick.

    In this short video Dukes of Hazard star John Schneider discusses climate change, overpopulation, fuel prices, government overreach, and politics.

    John is a frequent voice of common sense and logic. Forget the emotion and special interests. Let’s deal with facts and what TRUTH is.

    Enough. Here’s the video:

    Share this post with like-minded people.

    Take care all –

    Rourke

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  • Get Back to Basics….and The No BS Survival Plan

    Get Back to Basics….and The No BS Survival Plan

    Many beers ago I mentioned I was writing a book titled “The No BS Survival Plan”. It’s a painfully slow process and much of it at this early stage is brainstorming, more brainstorming – with a few words typed on my Mac. As you may know, I moved to northern Kentucky in May to take on a much bigger facility with a lot more responsibility and time has been lacking ever since. Recently I’ve been putting more time into the book project and will be putting together chapters soon. Once I complete the Introduction I’ll publish it for you to take a gander and give some feedback. If it sucks – tell me it sucks. If it is the best thing since Genesis – well, give me a thumbs up.

    “Getting Back to Basics” is often a saying used in manufacturing as well as preparedness. Sometimes we get lost in the details and veer off the path toward recognized goals. For preparedness, we usually start the journey as if we are planning on going on an extended camping trip. We think about shelter, food, cooking, water, light, sleeping arrangements, and maybe even some marshmallows on the end of a stick. Next up comes defense. Oh lordy, do we often think of defense with all the tactical armament and ammunition and magazines and optics and……the list goes on and on and the money PILES up. That will definitely be a chapter.

    Our imagination often causes us to head off to an emotional place where facts and logic sometimes are hard to find. Look at the current times today. Millions are struggling to make ends meet as inflation reduces the buying power of their dollars. People have found new ways of living to exist on less money. The number of people who live full-time in campers, RVs, and modified cargo trailers is at an all-time high. What many once thought was NEEDED for housing turns out not to be the case. There are multi-family households where expenses are divided in order to reduce costs and live as much of a normal life as possible.

    Times have definitely changed….and 2023 is right around the corner.

    There are things that are a certainty. People cannot survive without food and water. Shelter ranks right up there. Those on life-sustaining medicines have to maintain a supply. In areas where frigid temperatures are common warmth is necessary. Some means of commerce must be maintained as very few are truly self-reliant. Yes – if things got really bad defensive tools certainly should be included.

    I’ve seen this mentioned a few times as I travel around the Interweb – “Right now a $50 bill is much more valuable than a couple of boxes of 5.56”. The point behind this little bit of philosophy is in these troubled economic times those who have stockpiled MONEY are in a better position than those who have stockpiled ammunition. Those that did both – congrats. Some made the wrong decision.

    Of course, Monday morning quarterbacking is pretty easy to do. Oh, and next Monday the results may be quite different.

    Take care all –

    Rourke

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  • Veterans Day…..Thank You

    Veterans Day…..Thank You

    I continue to post this video on November 11th.

    God willing, it will be posted many more times.

    Thank you for your service!!

     

  • Mid-Term Elections

    Mid-Term Elections

    Not surprisingly news stories are all over suggesting irregularities with the voting process across the nation. A lot of focus is on Arizona as newcomer Kari Lake takes on the establishment Democrat Governor. Yes – the country remains split into multiple factions. Some are focussed on the economy, freedom, and traditional American values. Others are concentrating on single issues such as abortion. Another group is all about climate change and social justice initiatives.

    Government is full of people elected who made promises and offered hope. Government is also full of many of those who have failed miserably and have fallen to corruption and special interest.

    Maybe times are changing. There are countless generations who have thought the same thing and found real change in a positive way to be lacking. Could things be different now? Absolutely they could. Time will tell.

    Time to watch an episode of Seinfeld. Helluva lot better than most of what’s on TV.

    Rourke

  • Modern Day Society and Natural Selection

    Modern Day Society and Natural Selection

    It seems to me that modern medical technology and our “civilized society” has created an environment whereby far too many safety factors that been initiated and generated a population of individuals that natural selection would have weeded out long ago. Generations have been produced from those individuals that otherwise would be absent from the face of the planet and now roam the streets producing countless genetically mediocre dependents who are a drag on society.

    Maybe I’m being a bit harsh?

    Probably.

    Many of those whom I speak are planning on heading to a transgender rally this weekend whereby they will be exchanging Post-It Notes on the best doctors who are talented at removing the “franks and beans” from males and assisting them in their fantasies that they are actually in fact – female.

    Maybe I’m old school.

    Lord help us.

    Rourke

  • Panhandle Rancher: On Politics, Community, and Liberty

    Panhandle Rancher: On Politics, Community, and Liberty

    Rourke: The following is a previously unpublished submission from Panhandle Rancher – circa 2013. He was responding to an article I published that discussed the state of the country and community involvement as a means to generate positive change. A lot has changed since 2013 and I wonder if his thoughts on the subject changed at all. I’m hoping a mutual friend who would know better than I will share his thoughts.
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    Yes, we should know each of our local elected officials for we put them in office. I submit that people of our way of thought and lifestyle must get involved with our communities; that we get involved with the Tea Party, with the Republicans, with the Democrats, with the Libertarians, perhaps even create a new political party, and use political processes to effect change within acceptable channels of change. We have been given a most unique gift, a flexible government amenable to change without bloodshed. This is a gift of unimaginable proportions. Destruction is easy. We need only to look at our own Civil War, to Serbia, to Afghanistan, to Syria, in order to see this. To build and to build something better, now that is much more difficult and the challenge much more gratifying.  
     
    I have been an elected judge in the Great State of Texas. Even though I chose to serve but one term of office, for the rest of my life, I shall likely receive mail addressed to the Honorable. I simply cannot describe what that feels like, how very very humbling it is, how grave and solemn it is, to receive mail so addressed; to have men older and no doubt wiser stand when I walk into a room, to no longer to be called by my name but to be quietly addressed as ‘Your Honor.’ How so many elected officials live lives less than honorable when openly referred to as ‘the Honorable’ is beyond comprehension. Nevertheless, elected leaders at the White House, at Congress, at State Houses, and at our local Court Houses across the land all too often live lives and perform deeds that are by no standard, Honorable (all elected leaders receive the appellation). In the post-Nixon era it has become common for a politician behaving in a horribly egregious manner to apologize and all is forgiven. Nay, I say. Nay! We should never forgive nor forget anyone who tarnishes the high standard of public trust conferred by elected position.  
     
    I became involved in the political process and ran for office when someone I thought undeserving ran unopposed. This my friends is the heavy burden life in our Republic places on each of its citizens. Civics and political science classes often curtail the obligations imposed upon citizens of this Republic. To vote and to serve on a jury are the obligations most quoted. These are important and by no means trivial, however, the mature citizen understands the higher obligations of military service and the political processes.
     
    A philosopher far wiser than myself once observed that every people have the government they deserve. This is the reason different peoples have organized under warlords, kings, dictators, democracies, and republics. Functional representative governments require citizens willing to stake their fortunes, their liberty, and their very lives, for abstract and intangible principles.
     
    The only physical difference between El Paso and Juarez is the Rio Grande yet we have two peoples living with totally different sets of opportunities. Our ancestors decided they did not want to live as unrepresented citizens of the Crown and violently threw off the mantle of British rule. By so doing they ultimately created a political system that has made the United States the envy of the world. Far too many citizens of Mexico would flee rather than undergo the sacrifice required to create there what we have here. As long as this happens, life under their form of government will always remain less desirable. That we are willing to absorb a people unwilling to make those ultimate sacrifices, many unwilling to even learn our language but all more than willing to absorb our largess works in concert toward our ultimate downfall.
     
    Some of us are quick to call for the violent dismemberment of this representative government that is the envy of the world. Friends, our ancestors, and many of us alive today have paid an incredible price for the however much-diminished freedoms we now enjoy. They have given us a political system amenable to non-violent change. Hiding in a hole with our beans, bullets, and band-aids is not the answer. What we need, is the courage, the commitment, and the will to use political processes to effect desirable change. My friends, it will always be easier to destroy than to build. 
     
     
    Humbly submitted,
    Panhandle Rancher
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  • Recommended Video: The U.S. dollar might CRASH. Here’s how YOU can prepare.

    Recommended Video: The U.S. dollar might CRASH. Here’s how YOU can prepare.

    I’m recommending this video from Glenn Beck as he discusses the current inflationary environment we find ourselves in and the news spreading across the internet about our banking system: 

    The U.S. economy is in trouble, and Americans are feeling it. But thanks to central banks around the world, it’s not just the U.S. dollar facing a potential collapse. In this clip, Glenn explains how the world’s central banks are ‘DESTROYING EVERYTHING.’ He explains how — even though it may seem like it’s gaining strength today — the U.S. dollar is facing a potential crash…a crash that could potentially turn America into Venezuela overnight. So, it’s best to prepare for all worst-case scenarios NOW. Glenn provides actions YOU can take to prepare today.

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    Movies/TV Shows:

    Young Guns

    My Bodyguard

    Stand By Me

    The Beast – Complete Series

     

    Books:

    MiniFarming: Self-Sufficiency on 1/4 Acre – Great book with an emphasis on growing the maximum amount of food in the smallest amount of space.

    Commune: Book 1 – the absolute best preparedness fictional book I have ever read. I highly recommend listening to the Audible version as the narrator is fantastic and adds so much to the story.

    The Survival Medicine Handbook – This is THE bible of medical preparedness….period!

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  • Are MAGA Patriots & Conservatives Being Targeted By The Radical Left?

    Are MAGA Patriots & Conservatives Being Targeted By The Radical Left?

    My thoughts on this extremist environment we find ourselves in. We are surrounded by media conglomerates and political groups spreading lies and pushing agendas. More and more people are realizing every day that much which was absolutely excepted and believed to be true is completely false and is nothing but propaganda. We have been and are being lied to and it is all by design.

    Mini-rant done.

    Take care all.

    Rourke

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  • Evil In The World Is Growing

    Evil In The World Is Growing

    I’ve struggled with the level of politics to share on this website. When I first started 1776, I said many times that preparedness and politics were intimately connected. The reason for that is simple: The vast majority of potential events that preppers prepare for have a direct connection to the government. This includes economic collapse, mass inflation, world war, crime waves, and states of tyranny. The list goes on and on.

    The stand I take today is there is no saving us. It does not matter who is voted into office nor how many letters you send to your Congressman. The point of no return has well passed by and we simply cannot reverse the course we are on. Can things be slowed? Possibly. Saved? No. Societal decay has taken hold like a cancer, and it’s spreading. No amount of medication or praying will create some reverse utopia that will make everything better and heal all the boo-boos.

    Consider the massive spending that has created this inflationary environment we find ourselves. This has been built over the past couple of decades by both sides of the aisle and continues to this day. Trillions of dollars have been infused into the economy generating the highest inflation in 40 years. The government response? The Inflation Reduction Act adds almost another $1 trillion to the national debt. That’s like helping a heart attack patient by stabbing them in the foot. That’ll work out well.

    Sorry if this is a bit harsh. No – actually not sorry. It is what it is.

    The reality is those who stand against the Constitution and all it stands for have incredible power. They control the majority of news media so as families sit at home after work they are informed of a version of what has occurred rather than the truth. They control almost all social media and manipulate social media algorithms to push an agenda that is quite separate from the truth, what is right, and what is in line with the Constitution. They control the vast majority of financial institutions and have the ability to shut down organizations they disagree with and pull financial tools from those businesses who fail to meet their social credit score. Truth matters, however, it is hard to find except by those who search for it.

    I’ve heard many times that truth is a matter of perspective. I disagree. There is truth based on facts, logic, and common sense.  One plus one will always equal two. That is truth. These insane social constructs that suggest you should be forced to call someone by the pronouns they demand and radical, extremist actions are required to deal with a supposed climate emergency that awaits us just around the corner….insanity.

    The truth is we have an economic crisis that is ongoing and growing in severity. The truth is we have a border crisis that has thousands of desperate illegal immigrants entering this country with a large percentage who are not seeking a better life but rather invading this country in an effort to spread illegal drugs and profit from illegal activities. The United States government might as well sponsor the cartels. The truth is this country was founded on a set of principles and ideas that generated the largest growth of freedom the planet has ever seen. These United States have led the world in industry, medicine, exploration, academia, and technology to the betterment of humankind. No more.

    There’s evil in the world and you can see it making moves daily to remove individual rights, increase dependence on government, and make that which used to be celebrated and was good now demonized and bad. Powerful organizations are funding radical “woke” political candidates to further their extreme agenda. The deck is absolutely stacked against those of us who have traditional values and believe in individual rights and freedoms.

    We have the members of the World Economic Forum discussing mass control over the world population. This is not a conspiracy – this is real. Between land grabs, financial controls, disarmament, and economic constraints due to an apparent climate change disaster the world’s population must be controlled to prevent mass genocide.

    Whatever. These people are crazier than a barrel full of monkeys trying to hump a door knob.

    As we look back over the past decade and see the extreme nature in which changes in culture, society, and the world take place I cannot help but wonder where we will be in a short 4 years. I simply cannot imagine.

    What are your thoughts? Share below.

    Rourke

  • 9/11

    9/11

    I recently watched a Youtube video where someone went on a college campus and was asking students who attacked us on 9/11. Hardly anyone could provide an answer and really didn’t know anything about the incident.

    My beliefs on what happened that day have certainly changed over time. Regardless – thousands of innocent souls were lost and many more lost friends and family. So sad.

    Don’t forget. Don’t ever forget.

    Rourke