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  • Gates Largest Farmland Owner in United States

    Gates Largest Farmland Owner in United States

    Conspiracy theories are plentiful when it comes to Bill Gates being the largest single farmland owner in the United States.  The reason why Gates has bought so much farmland is plentiful. Many believe that Gates knows there are hard economic times ahead and investing in farmland versus the US dollar is a way for him to maintain his wealth. Others go as far as to say he wants total control over our food supply. His work with GMO’s has many concerned that he will no only control the farms, but also the seeds and genetic make-up of the food itself.

    Just because someone is paranoid doesn’t mean they are wrong. There’s nothing wrong with questioning Gates delving into the farming industry to such a large extent.

    My thoughts?

    This is another concerning piece of the puzzle that when all the pieces start coming together show the present day we live in and a very uncertain future we are heading towards. Food – above all – is the most important prep. Between the climate issues over the last few years and large corporation’s involvement in farming, it certainly makes sense to store more food and grow your own food as much as possible.

    Rourke

  • Is a Collapse Around The Corner?

    Is a Collapse Around The Corner?

    We are heading for a new great depression, but most of us are completely unaware. If you do not pay attention and look for specific news it’s easy to just assume everything’s OK.  It’s not. The world is simply getting crazier day by day. Keeping up with the pieces of the puzzle is not easy.

    Here are a few pieces:

    • Inflation(being underreported by the government) continues to increase week after week.
    • Climate Change and White Supremecy are considered the biggest threats to the United States by the Biden administration.
    • National deficits are growing and taking us to a Federal Debt of $30 trillion.
    • The USD is losing value basically creating a pay decrease for all Americans.
    • Continued rising tensions with China and Russia.
    • Several cyberattacks have occurred hitting different industries. The threat from cybercrimes is increasing and could play a very large role in a future SHTF event.
    • It’s become blatantly obvious that the government has taken full advantage of COVID to push forth agendas which they normally wouldn’t.
    • Anti-police activity which led to defunding of police departments across the nation is reeling as crime spikes.
    • Thefts are up as well as rapes, murders, and other violent crimes. Reports are coming in that these crimes are occurring in areas that typically are peaceful.
    • Illegal drug use is up and homelessness is as well.
    • Division amongst citizens continues to grow with many sides becoming more organized, decisive, and radical.
    • Supply chain issues continue across numerous industries and for a variety of reasons.
    • Illegal immigration continues to trend upwards as the current Administration welcomes those crossing the border.
    • Firearm purchases continue to be strong among those favorable to the 2nd Amendment as well as those typically NOT in favor of guns.

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    Many have predicted economic collapse and other calamities for years. Time and time again accurately predicting the future is shown to be extremely difficult, well, pretty much impossible. What can be done is to look at as many data points as possible and come to a consensus as to the direction of the data points. While timing is difficult to determine I’ll say the indicators are not good. The pieces of the puzzle can just now start to be assembled and the corresponding picture is horrific.

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    What do you think? What is going to happen over the next 2-3 years? 5-7 years? 

    What are your biggest concerns?

    Interesting time no doubt.

    Rourke

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  • What the $#%& Is Going On?

    What the $#%& Is Going On?

    It’s so ridiculous it’s both sad and laughable. We are closing in on 150 days of the Biden Administration. Both their actions and their ability to portray themselves as a serious world leader is ridiculous.

    The unfortunate truth is he – and his cronies and handlers – are in a position of power. What an embarrassment.

  • Biden’s $6 Trillion Socialist Budget Will Cause Even More Inflation And Even More Shortages

    Biden’s $6 Trillion Socialist Budget Will Cause Even More Inflation And Even More Shortages

    By Michael Snyder  – Originally published over at TheEconomicCollapseBlog.com, republished here with permission

    If you are enjoying the ride on the highway to hyperinflation, then you are going to absolutely love Joe Biden’s new budget.  Instead of realizing the mistakes that he has made and reversing course, Biden has decided that now is the time to push the accelerator to the floor.  That means that a lot more inflation is on the way, and I am encouraging all of my readers to do what they can to get prepared for that.  In my latest book, I sound the alarm about what hyperinflation will eventually do to our economy.  We are literally in the process of becoming Venezuela, and most Americans have absolutely no idea how horrific that will be.  In Venezuela today, almost everyone is a millionaire, but just about everyone is also living in poverty because the money is absolutely worthless.  We don’t want to end up like that, but that is the road that we are on.

    While he was still in the White House, President Trump’s proposed budget for 2021 was $4.8 trillion.  That is an extremely high number, but Joe Biden’s new budget for 2021 is actually 25 percent larger…

    The proposal represents a 25 percent increase over what former President Donald Trump proposed in his final budget – in a year that would be upended by the coronavirus.

    The spending levels would continue on an upward trajectory, hitting $8.2 trillion at the end of a decade, according to detailed top-line numbers leaked to the New York Times.

    I could sit here all day and still probably not be able to come up with sufficient words to describe how insane it would be for the U.S. government to spend 6 trillion dollars in a single year.

    According to Biden, his new tax increases will offset part of the new spending, but even his own projections show us running trillion dollar deficits long into the future…

    The budget would have the nation continue running deficits of more than $1 trillion, a level it already topped with the onset of the pandemic – with estimated annual deficits of $1.3 trillion amid enacted and proposed federal programs.

    Of course these sorts of projections are usually way too optimistic.

    In my estimation, Biden’s plan would have us facing deficits of at least two trillion dollars per year throughout his presidency and beyond.

    We can’t keep doing this to our children and our grandchildren.  Already, borrowing and spending giant mountains of money that we do not have has resulted in the worst stretch of inflation since the Jimmy Carter years of the 1970s.

    Larry Summers was the former director of the National Economic Council under Barack Obama, and even he is warning that big time inflation is coming…

    He told a CoinDesk conference: ‘We’re taking very substantial risks on the inflation side.

    ‘I think policy is rather overdoing it. The sense of serenity and complacency being projected by the economic policymakers, that this is all something that can easily be managed, is misplaced,’ he added.

    When even Larry Summers is sounding the alarm, you know that it must be really late in the game.

    As I have detailed in numerous recent articles, prices are absolutely exploding all over the nation right now.  And today we learned that one prominent analyst is claiming that “US inflation data surprises are at their highest in the 20-year history of the series”…

    As we noted over the weekend, positive US data surprises seem to be normalizing (i.e. the Citi US econ surprise index has flatlined) due to a combination of analysts catching up with the prior stronger pace of growth, and also due to some evidence that the rate of change of US growth is peaking out (JPMorgan disagrees).

    However as DB’s equity strategist Parag Thatte points out in his latest positioning piece, “US inflation data surprises are at their highest in the 20-year history of the series with the last 10 data points almost ‘off the chart’.“

    We should be taking emergency measures to get inflation under control, but instead Joe Biden has decided that this is the perfect time for a spending spree.

    Inflation is one of the hallmarks of a socialist economy, and another thing that we commonly see in socialist systems are shortages.

    At this moment, we are witnessing the most severe shortages that the U.S. has experienced in my entire lifetime.  As I discussed the other day, Bloomberg is reporting that “the world economy is suddenly running low on everything”.

    When there are way too many dollars chasing way too few goods and services, it is inevitable that shortages will happen.  And we are being told to expect that some of the shortages will get even worse in the months ahead.  In fact, CNN is telling us to expect very serious gasoline shortages this summer…

    And that could be the least of the problems for the those taking to the highways for summer vacations. The gas shortages experienced earlier this month when a key pipeline shut down could once again be on the horizon, according to experts.

    This time, the squeeze could be triggered by the lack of tank truck drivers to deliver the fuel, and a repeat of panic buying by travelers topping off their tanks.

    Meanwhile, economic conditions continue to deteriorate for those at the bottom of the food chain.

    Earlier today, an article about current economic conditions in New York City really struck an emotional chord with me…

    In Times Square, the most densely tourist-populated place in the United States, a mentally disturbed man known as Mr. Kim begs cops to kill him. ‘I want to die. You have a gun? Shoot,’ he pleads. After the officers demur, he picks up a plank of wood and starts smashing it against the Pele soccer shop.

    On Sutton Place, one of the most affluent residential areas in the city, a lone man squats on the sidewalk, intently reading a paperback novel next to a shopping cart that contains his worldly goods. He begs for cash with a sign saying he has lost everything. ‘Trying to survive,’ it adds.

    Joe Biden may think that he is going to bring the U.S. economy back to life with all of the borrowing and spending that he is doing, but the truth is that it is just going to make our long-term problems even worse.

    Unfortunately, a lot of our long-term problems are rapidly becoming short-term problems, and that is not good news for any of us.

     

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  • One-Fifth of U.S. Beef Capacity Wiped Out by JBS Cyberattack

    One-Fifth of U.S. Beef Capacity Wiped Out by JBS Cyberattack

    BREAKING NEWS: Massive cyberattack has reduced US meat production by 1/5th. This story covers the details of what is known so far.

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    This story is just developing and any predictions on what will specifically happen moving forward and the impact is surely premature. There is little doubt that meat prices will NOT be going down. That much is certain.

    These times we are living in continue to get more and more interesting.

    Time to light the grill!!

    Rourke

  • Random Stuff Worth Reading……Maybe

    Random Stuff Worth Reading……Maybe

    Writer’s block happens from time to time and I struggle to come with anything to share. Favorite pie? Apple. Favorite ice cream? Vanilla. Favorite pizza? All of it.

    I shared some stuff. Whoop!!!!

    The US Debt Clock is quickly ticking towards $29 trillion dollars. With the Biden administration looking at a $7 trillion budget there is little doubt that $30 trillion total debt is right around the corner. What’s interesting is the website – USDebtClock.org has a built-in time machine. Yes – you can actually click a button and time travel to 2025 and see what the national debt will be at that time. Care to gander a guess?

    $50 trillion dollars                                   

    Yeah – $50 trillion. Insanity. Those of us who have had concerns about economic collapse, inflation, hyperinflation – and the entire breakdown of society when all that occurs may not have to wait long. 2025 is right around the corner. Another eye-opening prediction is that in 4 short years the total amount of money in circulation will grow by more than 100%.

    Folks – many of us have been predicting when the SHTF and what will cause it. I’ll continue to go with economic collapse and when? Sometime between NOW and THEN. Yeah – specific dates I don’t know and neither does anyone else, but, I do know it’s inevitable.

    HOPE

    Is there hope? To save the “system”? No. While it’s certainly patriotic to talk about how great the idea of these United States is – it’s well past saving. The hope is directly related to actions that WE take for OURSELVES and those we LOVE. I’m going to going to pound into people’s heads the idea of the American Exit Strategy. I’m in the middle of mine(described in the Patriot Brigade Member Area). If not familiar – getting out of debt, moving out into the woods/country, and living as independently as possible.

    I sincerely hope that you and I will continue to share thoughts and ideas as we continue towards what awaits us. We can get through as much of this as possible together.

    Well – not too bad for someone with writer’s block.

    ’till next time.

    Rourke

     

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  • Crowd Control in 2021

    Crowd Control in 2021

    Several years ago I watched a video series on Urban Survival. In the video the narrator mentioned that while carrying a firearm is certainly recommended, severe issues can come from brandishing a firearm – as well as using it. He suggested carrying a can of pepper spray.

    There is no way to review every possible scenario. There’s no way of knowing when the next news event will cause crowds to rise up and cause chaoas. One I am concerned with due to the level of traveling I’ve done and some of the areas I travel through is getting surrounded in my vehicle. One example –  Chicago. My companies corporate headquarters is in Chicago and my traveling there is just a matter of time.

     

    Crowds. Dispersing a group of people so I can continue on my way is the goal. Yes – it’s easy to say, “JUST RUN ‘EM OVER!!!!” While that may be a viable option depending on the circumstances killing a few people and facing felony charges may not be the best way to go.


    The video above shows a short clip of exactly what I’m talking about. A group begins to surround the truck and the passenger sticks a can of pepper spray out the window and blasts them. They move out of the way in short order.

    I’ve previously ordered two cans of “bear spray” and have them in each vehicle at the ready.

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    There are cheaper versions available, however, this brand has great reviews and appears to be a high-quality item. For something this important, I didn’t want to skimp and go cheap.

    Thoughts?

    Rourke

  • Colonial Pipeline Disruption

    Colonial Pipeline Disruption

    OK, folks, we’ve seen this before. Remember Katrina? Fuel disruptions to a specific area of the country? Gas prices surge upwards and supply runs low? Demand skyrockets due to the mainstream media telling everyone there will be gas shortages? Yes. The news has to sell their stories to gain viewership and in turn, people freak out and go out and overbuy fuel causing a shortage.

    Yes – I’m included.

    Knowing that people will create a shortage out of fear I went out and topped off the gas tanks.

    This is temporary. They will get everything back online and supply will flow as it did before. Colonial is estimating fuel will begin flowing at the end of the week. As preppers, we should be prepared for these types of events so when they occur we make adjustments and keep going. No big deal, right?

    If you don’t have a few gas cans set back go ahead and handle it now. Yeah – a couple of weeks ago might have been better but do it now. Gas cans are still available if you look. Other containers will work as well even though they may not be “red.”  Even if it is mid-next week this is not the apocalypse we all have been prepping for.

    Logical and commonsense preparing. It’s what we do. If the zombies start moving through the streets searching for brains to eat – well, we will be better off than most everyone else.

    Rourke

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  • Threat of Inflation

    Threat of Inflation

    “Inflation” is a new buzzword being used in headlines, titles, and broadcasts all over media platforms. The reason is simple – we are at the early stages of an inflationary economic time unlike that which many that are alive today has ever seen. It’s just the beginning.

    By the end of 2021, I predict we will bypass 30 trillion dollars of Federal Debt.

    From Reuters…….

    “U.S. consumer prices rose by the most in more than 8-1/2 years in March as increased vaccinations and massive fiscal stimulus unleashed pent-up demand, kicking off what most economists expect will be a brief period of higher inflation.”

    “The report from the Labor Department on Tuesday also showed a firming in underlying prices last month as the broader reopening of the economy bumps against bottlenecks in the supply chain, capacity constraints, and higher commodity prices.”

    “Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell and many economists view higher inflation as transitory, with supply chains expected to adapt and become more efficient. The supply constraints mostly reflect a shift in demand towards goods and away from services during the pandemic, now in its second year.”

    Food and beverage manufacturers such as Coca-Cola are announcing price increases as raw material costs continue to rise. Toilet paper and diapers have markedly increased. Food prices continue to rise. Government typically downplays situations in which they have a role and responsibility as long as it benefits them. In this case, they are certainly not denying that inflation is occurring, however, to the extent to which it will affect the majority of the population is being diminished.

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    Beyond inflation, there are supply chain issues. Many companies are having difficulty obtaining the necessary ingredients to manufacture their products. Electric vehicles and similar tech industries have a chip shortage. Severe downtime is being experienced through manufacturers as they cannot find workers due to their workforce being paid to stay at home(unemployment + Federal COVID stipends). Over the last several week’s numerous industries which have a foundation in plastics are struggling to obtain raw materials.

    Many suppliers are sending out letters to customers warning that orders are being allocated and price increases are scheduled. For those who do not know what “allocation” is – allocation is the dividing up of available supply to those placing orders to give some to most – but not in the quantity ordered.

    An example of allocation would be toilet paper. “Fred’s Grocery Store” orders 50 cases of Angel Soft TP. The distributor receives Fred’s order as well as every other business but does not have enough inventory to fill all orders. The distributor decides that everyone will receive 20% of their order – or allocates to a level of 20%. Fred’s Grocery Store receives 10 cases instead of 50.

    Guess what Fred does? He raises the price and limits customers to buy one pack of Angle Soft per day.

    Over the coming months, inflation will continue to increase. Income will remain constant will prices inflate. Supply will decrease, demand increase, and costs increase. This vicious cycle will remain unless an economic correction is implemented.

    This is not likely the case.

    My recommendation is to make a list of those items you buy on a regular basis and stock up now. Spending $500 on household items may save you 10%-25% later. Maybe more. If there is a big project planned, buying those supplies now will save money later. Food is a required tangible that can be purchased now and make dollars go further.

    Here is a quick list:

    • Canned Goods
    • Toilet Paper
    • Cleaning Supplies
    • Shampoo/Conditioner
    • Toothpaste
    • Meats and Other Frozen Items
    • Seasonings
    • Paper Towels
    • Towels and Similar Items
    • Clothes
    • Butter and similar condiments used daily that will keep upwards of a year or more
    • Bottled water
    • Trash bags
    • ….and all items used daily, weekly that are shelf-stable

    Every penny counts and throwing a few extra bottles of A1 Steak Sauce – especially if bought on sale – may save a few bucks. Doing that over and over again with different items adds up.

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    “Shrinkflation” is also occurring. Companies are shrinking the size of their product and frequently selling for the same price or even hire as a means to maintain profit. This has been going on for years and is ramping up now. Costco recently did this with their paper towels. They lowered the number of sheets by 8.75% – thus customers were hit with what amounts to an 8.75% inflation rate on these towels.

    What are you seeing in your neck of the woods? Price increases? Changing of packaging? Empty shelves?

    Take care all. 2020 is over but 2021 and beyond are going to present their own unique set of challenges.

    Rourke

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  • I Miss America

    I Miss America

    This was the phrase spray-painted across bridges and walls in the book, 299 Days. The sending of this message for all to see was an act of civil disobedience. In a world where the government and many of its citizens were over-controlling and against freedom as the Founders established – I Miss America sent a message that THIS America just wasn’t the same.

    It wasn’t the same America that fought for freedom in World War I and WWII. It wasn’t the same America that fought against the British for independence of a teeny-tiny tax on tea. It wasn’t the same America that fought against communism on numerous fronts – both domestically and foreign. It was not the same America that won the Cold War against an evil Soviet empire that dominated its citizens and was the epitome of a dictatorship.

    Yeah – I miss America as well.

    Rourke

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  • Book Review: The Coming Civil War

    Book Review: The Coming Civil War

    Fantastic book. Author Tom Kawezynski lays out the history of how we got to where we are, discusses current events(2017), and actually proceeds to forecast much of what is happening right now.

    The division in this country grows larger day after day after day. Kawezynski even goes as far as to discuss how foreign governments might react to internal domestic conflict. Very interesting and certainly got me thinking in areas that I previously had not.

    The Coming Civil War is an excellent read.  If you question whether or not a 2nd civil war is inevitable, you won’t.

    I listened to the audio version and the narrator did a great job.

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    Rourke

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  • Verdict Drawing Close…..Cities Ready!!

    Verdict Drawing Close…..Cities Ready!!

    The closely-watched case against former Minneapolis Police Officer Derek Chauvin is coming to an end. The prosecution is accusing Chauvin of murder, while the defense claims lawful restraint. Major city police departments nationwide are bracing for the possibility of mass protests, violence, and civil unrest particularly if the jury acquits Chauvin. 

    I suspect that with what we have seen over the past two years it will take little to instigate riots and looting. These bottom dwellers seize at every opportunity to act in primitive and primal nature. Make no mistake about it: while we may all be a member of the same species, these folks come from a contaminated gene pool.

    A 1st-degree murder verdict may quell the BLM crowd – or it may provide justification not only for their existence but their actions. A 2nd-degree murder or lesser charge will likely amp up rhetoric spewed by the mainstream media and incite the burning and destruction of major cities across the country.

    I hope I am wrong.

    We saw cities burning and non-BLM and non-Antifa people violently targeted in 2020. Expect more of the same in 2021 and beyond. Communist political leaders such as Maxine Waters have come out suggesting that the Minneapolis protestors need to “get more confrontational” if Chauvin fails to get convicted.

    Yeah – that will help.

    Pop the popcorn and get ready folks.

    Rourke

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  • Real Inflation is Happening

    Real Inflation is Happening

    For the past couple of decades inflation – especially hyperinflation – has been the talk of those predicting economic collapse.In no way do I see true hyperinflation such as seen in Zimbabwe. What is absolutely happening is real inflation that is devaluing our dollar and lowering our purchasing power. Basically, our paychecks are shrinking even though they may appear the same.

    Consumer prices have risen each and every month for the past 4 months. Fuel costs are rising. Food costs are rising. Seen ammo lately? Building supplies of all kinds are rising. Inflation is happening and shows no sign of slowing down.

    With trillions of dollars injected into the economy and the likelihood of additional stimulus’s and/or infrastructure packages providing trillions more – inflation will continue.

    Not sure about everyone else but my money supply is not endless. I value each and every dollar. The actions I’m taking, as a result, are to stock up on frequently used items such as shampoo, toilet paper, paper towels, laundry detergent, razors, etc.

    We live in a small camper. As such we have little room to store some of these supplies but being creative pays off.

    Spend $250 now on some supplies may save $50 or so later. Whatever you can get right now it is most certainly going to be more expensive later on.

    Maybe more.

    Rourke

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  • Mandatory Vaccines

    Mandatory Vaccines

    There are people who suggest that mandatory vaccines are simply commonsense and, “Who in their right mind would not take a vaccine which would protect them against such a deadly disease?” There are others who believe it’s the right of each and every person to either take it – or not. Others will say the vaccine is filled with alien DNA and the zombie apocalypse will be on us shortly for those taking doses of the engineered elixir.

    Currently millions have made the decision to take the vaccine and for me personally, I am waiting until much more information on the effects is determined. What’s difficult is finding the truth. Both sides of the vaccine debate have so much BS waist-high waders are needed.

    Those in higher-risk situations should take the vaccine. Seems like that would make sense. Those not – well, it’s up to them – or it should be. I have little doubt the government will continue to look out and make decisions for people when the people are fully capable of deciding for themselves. We are seeing discussions of “Vaccine Passports” which could potentially be used to restrict travel to those who have NOT been vaccinated. There are companies and businesses looking into requiring employees to be vaccinated. How far will this go?

    America used to be the home of the brave and the land of the free.

    I Miss America.

    Rourke

  • Mass Shooting in Colorado

    Mass Shooting in Colorado

    If you have not heard a mass shooting has occurred in Colorado. The shooting which occurred yesterday left 10 people dead.

    https://www.foxnews.com/us/colorado-boulder-mass-shooting-suspect-identified-charged

    Beyond the tragedy of the loss of life, there is little doubt that the gun control crowd will take full advantage and push their agenda. It’s a shame that a bystander was not armed and trained and could have ended the shooting before such a loss of life occurred.

    Rourke

     

  • National Debt Approaches 30 Trillion Dollars

    National Debt Approaches 30 Trillion Dollars

    The National Debt clock just surpassed $28 trillion dollars. It’s not even close to slowing down or going backward. With the upcoming passing of the latest “COVID Stimulus Bill,” the total debt will surpass $30 trillion.

    Over the years it’s been predicted that when we hit $6 trillion, $10 trillion, $16 trillion, and even $20 trillion that inflation would skyrocket, the United States would default on its payments – and the economy would crash.

    It never happened….at least not yet.

    There will come a time when the money supply surpasses the ability for the perceived value of the US dollar to remain normal. Normal is where the average person sees $20 being able to buy what is perceived as $20 worth of stuff. That money supply will go beyond the demand – and prices will increase. Inflation. Hyper-inflation.

    When?

    That’s the $100,000 grand question.

    It will happen eventually. That is a certainty. 2 years? 5 years? 15 years?

    What do you think? Comment below.

    Rourke

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  • Has the SHTF already arrived?

    Has the SHTF already arrived?

    I’ve struggled to just get this started. How do I convert the thoughts running through my head into words? I’m going to give it a shot.

    For the last few decades I’ve been a survivalist. A prepper. Whatever. I started off planning for the inevitable conflict between the Soviet Union and the United States. Bunkers, fallout shelters, civil defense, ventilation systems, filters, dosimeters…..oh my! The Soviet Union fell and the likelihood of nuclear war declined to an afterthought.

    The years flew by and nuclear war was replaced with concern over economic collapse, pandemics, and terrorism. Numerous people pointed to the growing national debt(including me) and proclaimed catastrophe is just over the horizon as it peaked over $10 trillion, then $15 trillion, then $20 trillion. The national debt grew and the predictions of massive inflation, super hyperinflation, and collapsing economies never happened. Well, at least not yet.

    Terrorism after 9/11 was on everyone’s mind and the possibility of dirty bombs, attacks on the grid, and contamination of water supply had many of us preparing just in case.  Books and articles were written on how to prepare for the inevitable. The inevitable never happened.

    So where does this leave us?

    The future remains uncertain. What I know is what is happening RIGHT NOW:

    • Our 1st Amendment rights are under relentless attack.
    • Our 2nd Amendment Rights are being threatened.
    • We are living in the midst of a global pandemic that has literally changed the very way society functions.
    • The National Debt is about to hit $28 trillion, and likely $30 trillion by the Fall of 2021.
    • Inflation is beginning to take hold and government sources are estimating 2.2% in 2021(not including fuel and food).
    • We have a political system that’s largely corrupt and who or which party sits in a political seat is largely unimportant.
    • BLM, Antifa, and other groups remain motivated to generate change and further erode the very fabric of America.
    • We have the most radical Administration ever elected in the White House – and in control of Congress.

    While many of us have read countless stories of apocalyptic fiction with dozens of scenario’s we are living in a new one. This is our SHTF and while it may not be all that we thought it would be it is significant and serious.

    So while there are no zombies and the power is still on – the future remains uncertain and unpredictable. We truly don’t know what things will look like at the end of 2021.

    Should you prepare? Whether you call it preparedness or simply adapting to changing times the answer is YES.

    Take care all.

    Rourke

  • It begins…….

    It begins…….

    The Biden Administration will officially take office this afternoon. While many hung on with unabated hope that somehow Trump would remain for an additional 4 years and the positive effects of his policies on the economy would remain – a slap of reality is about to be delivered. With that said, what can we expect and how will it affect us?

    First off, my ability to predict the future ranks right up there with my ability to sing opera. Ever heard two cats fight? You get the picture. Regardless, I’ll give it a shot or twelve.

    Biden’s First Two Years:

    It has been widely publicized that the first couple of weeks will have Biden signing many Executive Actions undoing those that Trump put into place. Additional EA’s which support the Biden-Harris administrations’ agenda will also be signed. Many of the plans put forth by Biden will require Congress to act.

    • Rescind Trump’s travel ban to “Muslim countries”
    • Expand and extend bans on evictions due to COVID
    • Expand and extend student loan relief due to COVID
    • Join the Paris Climate Change Accord
    • Issue a mask mandate for all Federal properties and during interstate travel
    • Send Congress a path to citizenship for all illegal immigrants
    • Upwards of $3 trillion dollar COVID relief package to be passed
    • Raising of the Federal Minimum Wage to $15/hr
    • Gun control
    • Raise taxes

    There is a lot of theories on what will happen and what effect actions will have on the country and our lives. There are those who will say this is just another change in the leadership of the country – it will pass and be no different than before. I disagree. If we have learned anything over the last 4 years it’s there is truly a movement by the Left in this country for a complete overhaul of America. Whether it be revisionist history or the complete destruction of what this country was founded – change, radical change – is coming.

    One item not on the list of Biden’s priorities is censorship. While not specifically carried out by Biden there is little doubt that a major part of the Left’s agenda is silencing the opposition. The deplatforming of individuals, organizations, and companies who represent and believe in Conservatism will continue. There are organizations right now pressuring cable companies to remove OAN and FoxNews from their line up. The “cancel culture” will continue and the Biden Administration will do nothing to stop it.

    NOTE: How far will the efforts to censor those who believe in freedom, firearms, and patriotism? No one knows the answer. With this in mind, we must all put things in place to be able to remain connected, network, and communicate. Websites such as this could be taken down if the hosting provider decides they do not like the content. Plans for this are being made.

    The breaching of the Capitol on January 6th was a turning point for the Left. This event has provided them optics, rhetoric, and evidence to point to the Right and call them terrorists. This will continue and will be used to push gun control and further targeting of those who are “MAGA, Trump-supporting, Constitution-loving Patriots” who are inherently dangerous and radical. Oh – especially if they are white.

     

    Next Two Years and Beyond:

    The full-effect of COVID on the economy has not been fully realized. Censorship will continue. The Supreme Court will be seriously looked at to have additional judges added. Gun control measures will be implemented with aspects of the 94′ Assualt Weapons Ban being the minimum. Efforts will be made to make Washington, DC and PR states. The National Debt will hit $30 trillion within the next few months and continue upwards.

    Civil unrest will spread. Groups aligned with BLM and Antifa will not be satisfied. There are other groups that will mobilize and add to the carnage when the right opportunities present.

    With the possible addition of two new states and upwards of 30 million illegal immigrants made citizens – the political fabric of the country will be completely torn apart and the likelihood of any Congress and the Presidency ever leaning Right again does not look good.

    What are your thoughts? What do you see happening?

    Rourke

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  • Protesters Storm Capital

    As of 3:30 pm EST protestors in support of President Trump and frustrated by the absolute theft of the 2020 Presential election stormed the Captial building. At the time the protestors breached the property lawmakers were debating the electoral votes meant to certify Biden as the 46th President of the United States.

    Over the past hour listening to politicians, news pundits, and reporters all are outraged, shocked, and disgusted by the actions of these “Trump supporters”. Really? Where was the outrage over rioters destroying businesses and throwing bottles at police? I digress.

    How long this will last is unknown and it’s not going to stop Biden from taking office. We are witnessing the fundamental change and destruction of America. Those who scoff at the idea of citizens entering the Capital to take a stand likely would have objected to those who stood up to the British back in 1775.

    The soapbox hasn’t worked. The ballot box hasn’t worked. Next?

    I pray things remain peaceful and both law enforcement and protestors stay safe.

    Rourke

  • What If You Refuse To Take the Vaccine?

    What If You Refuse To Take the Vaccine?

    There’s quite a bit of excitement, and well-deserved apprehension regarding the COVID vaccines being administered across the country.  Millions of Americans want the vaccine and the protection it affords all the while millions more are very concerned about both the short-term and long-term effects.

    There are numerous rumors and theories on what may happen should people decide NOT to take the vaccine. These run from absolutely nothing – all the way up to increased insurance cost and an inability to get a job.

    Here are a few possible repercussions for those not willing to get the vaccine:

    • Denial to enter their workplace. Basically, no one will hire you.
    • Inability to attend school.
    • Laws could be passed not allowing those not vaccinated to attend large group events.
    • Travel restrictions – both domestic and abroad
    • Higher health insurance rates
    • No access to certain facilities and events – this could include no access to nursing homes, movie theaters, visiting hospitals, etc.
    • Denial of certain government benefits.
    • Social stigma’s placed on those refusing to take the vaccine.

    I have no intention of taking the vaccine. There are those that fall into certain high-risk categories that should absolutely consider it.

    Comment below.

    Rourke

     

  • The COVID Agenda Continues……

    The COVID Agenda Continues……

    Yes – COVID is real. No – it’s not as dangerous as originally portrayed FOR MOST PEOPLE. No – we should not shut the country down because of it. Yes – those with certain health conditions should take precautions to avoid it(and the flu). Yes – politicians have and are taking advantage of the virus to move their agendas forward.

    See the yellow highlighted text below.

    It appears a positive COVID-19 test result may not mean a positive test for COVID-19.

    See it right here on the CDC website: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/testing/serology-overview.html#:~:text=If%20you%20test%20positive,of%20viruses%20(called%20coronaviruses).

    Sometimes I just have to shake my head and take a shot of Bulleit Bourbon.

    Rourke

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  • FUBAR: Government Passes COVID Relief and Spending Bill

    FUBAR: Government Passes COVID Relief and Spending Bill

    The House of Representatives split the coronavirus relief and government funding legislation passed Monday into two separate votes — allowing members to vote against the part that included military and Homeland Security funding. The entire spending bill passed to the amount of approx $2.3 trillion dollars. 

    With all this money being spent and added to the national debt – most citizens are reportedly going to receive a stimulus check for $600. If you take the $900 billion, which is targeted towards COVID relief, and divide it by 330 million people in this country – that’s roughly $2700 per person.

    I did a little math. The United States gives Israel approx $3.8 billion dollars per year. That’s around $422 per Israeli citizen. The United States is giving every Israeli citizen $422!!!!!

    The following is floating around the internet today. I haven’t fact-checked it and even if the numbers are skewed it’s not far off showing the pathetic efforts by our government to do their job.

    Behind your little $600 check….

    1.      $300,000,000 for Migrant and Refugee Assistance pg.. 147
    2.      $10,000 per person for student loan bailout
    3.      $100,000,000 to NASA, because, who knows why.
    4.      $20,000,000,000 to the USPS, because why not
    5.      $300,000,000 to the Endowment for the Arts – because of it
    6.      $300,000,000 for the Endowment for the Humanities/ because no one even knew that was a thing
    7.      $15,000,000 for Veterans Employment Training / for when the GI Bill isn’t enough
    8.      $435,000,000 for mental health support
    9.      $30,000,000,000 for the Department of Education stabilization fund/ because that will keep people employed (all those zeros can be confusing, that’s $30 BILLION)
    10.   $200,000,000 to Safe Schools Emergency Response to Violence Program
    11.   $300,000,000 to Public Broadcasting / NPR has to be bought by the Democrats
    12.   $500,000,000 to Museums and Libraries / Who knows how we are going to use it
    13.   $720,000,000 to Social Security Admin / but get this only 200,000,000 is to help people. The rest is for admin costs
    14.   $25,000,000 for Cleaning supplies for the Capitol Building / I kid you not it’s on page 136
    15.   $7,500,000 to the Smithsonian for additional salaries
    16.   $35,000,000 to the JFK Center for Performing Arts
    17.   $25,000,000 for additional salary for House of Representatives
    18.   $3,000,000,000 upgrade to the IT department at the VA
    19.   $315,000,000 for State Department Diplomatic Programs
    20.   $95,000,000 for the Agency of International Development
    21.   $300,000,000 for International Disaster Assistance
    22.   $90,000,000 for the Peace Corp pg. 148
    23.   $13,000,000 to Howard University pg. 121
    24.   $9,000,000 Misc. Senate Expenses pg. 134
    25.   $100,000,000 to Essential Air carriers pg. 162. This of note because the Airlines are going to need billions in loans to keep them afloat ($100,000,000 is chump change.)
    26.   $40,000,000,000 goes to the Take Responsibility to Workers and Families Act. This sounds like it’s direct payments for workers pg. 164
    27.   $1,000,000,000 Airlines Recycle and Save Program pg. 163
    28.   $25,000,000 to the FAA for administrative costs pg. 165
    29.   $492,000,000 to National Railroad Passenger Corporation (Amtrak) pg. 167
    30.   $526,000,000 Grants to Amtrak to remain available if needed through 2021 pg. 168 (what are the odds that doesn’t go unused) Hidden on page 174 the Secretary has 7 days to allocate the funds & notify Congress
    31.   $25,000,000,000 for Transit Infrastructure pg. 169
    32.   $3,000,000 Maritime Administration pg. 172
    33.   $5,000,000 Salaries and Expensive Office of the Inspector General pg. 172
    34.   $2,500,000 Public and Indian Housing pg. 175
    35.   $5,000,000 Community Planning and Development pg. 175
    36.   $2,500,000 Office of Housing

    Are you angry yet? Enjoy the pocket change while everything else gets bailed out.

    Participation at the ballot box continues to be largely a waste of time.

    A pissed-off Rourke

  • GUN CONTROL: DOJ and ATF Stance on Braced Pistols

    GUN CONTROL: DOJ and ATF Stance on Braced Pistols

    As of last week, there is a trend developing with the ATF. Between raids on 80% lower manufacturers and anti-stabilizing brace actions, this demands some attention.

    The ATF is suggesting that when evaluating firearms with a stabilizing brace to determine whether they are considered firearms under the National Firearms Act (NFA) and/or the Gun Control Act (GCA). The Department of Justice (DOJ) is planning to “subsequently implement a separate process for current possessors of stabilizer-equipped firearms to choose to register such firearms in compliance with the NFA.”

    Check out the video below from the Military Arms Channel for more details:

     

    A few thoughts: The head of ATF Deputy Director Regina Lombardo admitted back in November that she has had communication with the Biden team. After this “communication” which the Biden team put forth their desire for aggressive anti-gun action, the ATF raided multiple companies involved in 80% lower manufacture. They also are obviously looking into banning/regulating stabilizing braces and creating the largest gun registry in United States history.

    Folks, this is what we have to look forward to over the next 4 years. The Biden-Harris presidential campaign announced that they back the most radical anti-gun policies ever suggested in modern times. Every option will be explored to diminish and reduce the Rights guaranteed by the 2nd Amendment. With the high likelihood that Democrats will take the Senate – it does not look good.

    What will gun owners do if these potential gun control actions become reality? If they do not stand together our Rights will no doubt be picked apart.

    Rourke

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  • Important COVID Treatment Video – Ivermectin

    Important COVID Treatment Video – Ivermectin

    A special thanks to NormlChuck who mentioned this video in a recent comment. I reviewed the video and felt the information was well worth inclusion as a main post.

    According to Chris Martensen(not a doctor), Ivermectin has been shown in studies to be 100% effective against the COVID-19 virus:

    “The data is 100% in agreement: All studies show a clinical benefit for use of Ivermectin. It works as a pre-exposure prophylaxis, post-exposure prophylaxis, and when given to both early and late hospitalized patients.”

     

    Important to note is Ivermectin is available as a veterinary drug ordered through the mail.

    Rourke

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  • How Far Would They Go?

    How Far Would They Go?

    Ever since President Trump was announced the winner in November of 2016 more and more people have grown to hate him. Maybe it is his lack of political polish in his speech or his crude statements. Regardless, people on both sides of the aisle have made it their mission to get him out of office.

    How far would they go?

    • FBI Spying on Trump Before Becoming President
    • The Russian Scandal
    • Fake Steele Dossier
    • James Comey
    • The Charlottesville Speech
    • Powers Inside the FBI Conspiring Against President Trump
    • Impeachment Hearings in the House of Representatives
    • Hollywood Celebrities Suggesting Violence and Assassinations
    • Trump Supporters Attacked and Even Killed For Supporting Their President
    • Trump Censored Across Social Media Platforms
    • Conservative Pro-Trump Speech Censored Across Social Media Platforms
    • FBI Agents Peter Strzok and Lisa Page
    • Mainstream Media Blatantly Publish Biased Anti-Trump “News”
    • “Cancel Culture” Against Trump Supporters
    • Investigations into the Children of Trump
    • Never Trump Movement
    • Blaming President Trump for “every” COVID-19 Death

    The above list is far from complete.

    I believe there is one important item to add to the list……

    The Theft of the 2020 Presidential Election

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    Many are suggesting that Trump should/will not concede and will not leave the White House in January. If this does in fact occur, how would it go down? What would occur? Who would support him?

    What I know is if he refused to step down and asked the American people to come to his aid and stand with him, Washington, DC would receive a swarm of armed Patriots that would number well over 1 million.

    Far fetched? 

    We’ll see.

    Rourke

  • Video: Lin Wood on Howie Carr Show Discussing Election

    Video: Lin Wood on Howie Carr Show Discussing Election

    Most of us are feeling a variety of emotions surrounding the presential election. Frustration and anger are commonly felt over what any logical person knows is an attempt to steal an election and fraud the American people.

    The following is a segment of the Howie Carr show where he discussed recent events and developments with Lin Wood.

    Let’s hope Lin Wood is right.

    Rourke

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OtmsU922e3c

     

  • Veterans Day…..Thank You

    Veterans Day…..Thank You

    I’ve posted this video several times.

    God willing, it will be posted many more times.

    Thank you for your service!!

     

  • Election Update: We Are Witnessing a Coup

    Election Update: We Are Witnessing a Coup

    As of this morning, Biden has taken the lead in both Georgia and Pennsylvania. Counties being counted are reporting upwards of 87% of votes going to Biden. Nationwide voting has Biden with over 73 million votes to Trumps’ 69 million. Consider that Clinton received over 65 million votes in 2016 and Obama received just over 69 million. Seriously? Joe Biden received more votes than Obama in 2008? Joe Biden – who is an establishment, non-motivating candidate with little campaigning and whose followers had very little enthusiasm somehow accumulated 8 million more votes than favorite Hillary Clinton and 4 million more than the Left’s savior Barrack Obama?

    No. I don’t think so.

    While there is tremendous evidence and suggestions of voter fraud, proving it will be extremely difficult. Trump has a daunting task ahead of him and it’s unlikely enough fraud will be proven to overturn these leads in multiple states that Biden has secured.

    “A republic can’t function with a dumbed-down, easily manipulated population and a corrupt media. If people begin to use violence to fix this country they will be crushed. Once Biden gets in the Left is going to start doing some really ugly things, and the purging of conservatism from social media is going to get worse.”

    ~John Gault, November 5th, 2020

    It’s been said many times that Trump’s election in 2016 bought us time. Between the growing national debt, ever-increasing division in America, the global threat of EMP, and the decline of the church in people’s lives – a great reckoning for this country is just a matter of time. When? Who the hell knows? What I do know is between NOW and THEN I will live my life and continue to do what I can to insulate myself from the effects of government and society and become as independent, self-reliant, and self-sufficient as possible.

    Positive news? Sure – I’ve got some:

    • Republicans held the Senate
    • Republicans have picked up seats in the House
    • There is still a chance for Trump to win
    • If you are reading this you’re still above the ground
    • Here’s a picture of my grandson…..

    Stay safe my friends.

    Rourke

  • Election Update – Nov 4th, 2020

    Election Update – Nov 4th, 2020

    As of 10:00 am EST on November 4th Trump has secured 213 electoral, and Biden 238. 270 is the magic number to reach to win the Presidency. Of note, Biden is well ahead in the popular vote as well with approx 2.5 million more votes than Trump. Thank Kalifornia for that.

    Currently, Trump leads and is expected to take Pennsylvania, North Carolina, Georgia, and Alaska. These add up to a total of 53 electoral votes. This would leave him with 267 in total. Biden leads and is expected to win Nevada, Wisconsin, and Michigan. With their combined 32 electoral votes, Biden would win with 270 even.

    There are still ways Trump could win but folks – it doesn’t look good. If he comes from behind and takes Nevada then he wins. Michigan is still possible but it’s very close. Time will tell.

    A lot to think about, to contemplate. If Trump does not pull off the win where do we go from here? The importance of this election can not be overstated. The shift in how this country is to be led is dramatically more radical and progressive than when Obama took office in 2008. God-given, Constitutional Right hang in the balance.

    I’ll send out another update later.

    Thoughts?

    Rourke

  • ELECTION DAY IS HERE!!

    ELECTION DAY IS HERE!!

    Well, today’s the day. For better or for worse we are at what history may show to be a turning point for our country. I often am jealous of those who pay no attention to politics and just live their life. I’ve tried and unlike many, I simply cannot disconnect the relationship between preparedness and politics. Regardless – dwelling on something that we largely have no control over is unhealthy and just not a good use of time. Balance, right?

    2020 has been a helluva year and not only is it not over but who knows what will happen in 2021? If Trump wins I certainly hope those of us who took a break from prepping realized that was a mistake and don’t’ allow that happen again. Regardless of who the President is “stuff” happens. We all need to realize that there is something that guides us and drives us into a preparedness lifestyle. That inner voice we hear telling us to get ready shouldn’t change based on politics – unless of course activity within politics creates a risk assessment that dictates such a change.

    Beans, Bullets, and Band-Aids. Stay the course.

    For tonight I’m going to stream some election coverage while sitting in my camper, throw back a few beverages, and enjoy some Chinese take-out.

    It’s going to be interesting.

    Be safe everyone!

    Rourke