Here is a place to share things you’ve been thinking about lately. What kind of things? Recent accomplishments in preparedness. Projects being worked on. Thoughts on world events. Recent purchases & recommendations Current events related to politics, terrorism, crime – whatever. Go on an adventure or have fun? Share it! Whatever is on your mind….… Continue reading Saturday’s – “What’s on your mind?”
Category: Current Events
From the Desk of John Rourke – July 7th, 2017
I’m having a bit of writer’s block and can’t think of anything – except popcorn. I’d like some popcorn. Orville Reddenbokker is my favorite. The flavor would be butter and then I throw some extra salt on it. Yeah – just what I need. Drive that blood pressure up a few more points!! Speaking of… Continue reading From the Desk of John Rourke – July 7th, 2017
Failure in America: Public Education
One of the biggest problems this country is failing to deal with is education. Every politician will stake their political reputation on their desire to improve education – and also how much they already have. More and more money is spent every year while the average graduating student becomes less educated with each passing year. While… Continue reading Failure in America: Public Education
If We Don’t Fight For It, The Liberal World Order Is Going To Kill Our Way Of Life
Rourke: The following is reprinted with permission from The Economic Collapse website. This article goes right along with my American Reformation series to show the direction this country is heading. While the election of Donald Trump may seem to have slowed the degrading – maybe it has had the opposite effect. There comes a time… Continue reading If We Don’t Fight For It, The Liberal World Order Is Going To Kill Our Way Of Life
VIDEO: Anonymous – They are preparing for what comes next…. (WW3 2017-2018)
Interesting information put out by the international activist group Anonymous. I enjoy watching their video’s as they provide some unique views at times. In no way do I agree with them all the time. In this particular recently released video Anonymous lays out the pieces of the puzzle which they believe may lead to world war.… Continue reading VIDEO: Anonymous – They are preparing for what comes next…. (WW3 2017-2018)
SPECIAL ALERT: North Korea, Ransomware, Antifa, Worldwide Threat Assesment
Threats always exist, however, this post is being sent out early Sunday due to relevant events that everyone needs to be aware of. World events continue to be volatile and unpredictable. As it has been for decades something developing thousands of miles away can have a dramatic event in your life tomorrow. RANSOMWARE – A massive computer infection… Continue reading SPECIAL ALERT: North Korea, Ransomware, Antifa, Worldwide Threat Assesment
From the Desk of John Rourke – April 24th, 2017
Spent some time outdoors this past weekend working in the garden and yard. Really want to enjoy the outdoors a lot more this summer. Kayaking, hiking, backpacking, fishing, and exercising. Have more to do in the garden. Last year I lost everything after a severe storm rolled through and flooded all the top soil… Continue reading From the Desk of John Rourke – April 24th, 2017
From the Desk of John Rourke – April 18th, 2017
The storage shed at the retreat is almost complete. Ended up being a larger job than we thought. Hopefully, within a few weeks, we’ll begin to pre-stage supplies. This is a critical component to the group’s plans and having the supplies already established is HUGE. Next to do something similar at my bug out location in… Continue reading From the Desk of John Rourke – April 18th, 2017
Are North Korean Satellite’s an EMP Threat?
The following was originally posted June 22nd, 2106. It is just as relevant today – and slightly edited for current publication. North Korea now has two orbiting satellites that periodically pass above the United States. Many are concerned that one or both of these satellites could contain a nuclear weapon. Is it possible? Could… Continue reading Are North Korean Satellite’s an EMP Threat?
The Coming American Reformation
The following was originally published September 20th, 2016 – prior to the last election. Regardless of the election’s outcome, the American Reformation is all but certain to greet us in the future. When? No one knows for certain. If anything Trump’s election has provided some time – but not without drawbacks. Make no mistake… Continue reading The Coming American Reformation
Concerns Run High Over Tomahawk Strike in Syria
I felt the need to further comment on the rapidly changing events involving chemical weapons, Syria, the United States – and Russia. There is a lot of information being put out there and much of it is not based in fact. Assumptions are being made, news stories from years ago mentioned as if they… Continue reading Concerns Run High Over Tomahawk Strike in Syria
From the Desk of John Rourke – April 7th, 2017
Reminder: Next week I will be mostly AFK*(away from keyboard). I have an assortment of posts scheduled and hope some good discussions within the 1776-community occur. I’ll chime in whenever I am back on-the-grid. ◊ ◊ ◊ ◊ ◊ I just received word that the United States hit Syrian air bases with Tomahawk cruise… Continue reading From the Desk of John Rourke – April 7th, 2017
Atlanta Hwy 85 Bridge Fire – What Prepper’s Need to Know
This past Thursday a fire was purposely set under a bridge in Atlanta on Highway 85. The fire has destroyed the bridge and rendered it inoperable. For those of us that have traveled through this area know the tremendous disruption this has created. Over 250,000 people each and every day travel over that bridge… Continue reading Atlanta Hwy 85 Bridge Fire – What Prepper’s Need to Know
Q & A Day……
Ask a question and I will give you an answer. It can be about pretty much anything – politics, firearms, current events, survival, preparedness, or “What happens when you get scared to death twice??“ – whatever. Go ahead – “make my day.” JR * * * * * * … Continue reading Q & A Day……
It’s illegal for conservatives to defend themselves: Why Michael Stickland is a political prisoner
The following post was originally published over at 299Days.com. By Glen Tate Michael Stickland is a conservative alternative journalist in Portland who covers Leftist protests on his channel called “Laughing at Liberals.” He goes to the protests and videos all the violence they commit. They hate him. He was jumped a few months ago… Continue reading It’s illegal for conservatives to defend themselves: Why Michael Stickland is a political prisoner
From the Desk of John Rourke – March 7th, 2017
Just scheduled an interview on PrepperRecon.com with Mark Goodwin in April. Once it goes live will make an announcement. Looking forward to it. ◊ ◊ ◊ ◊ ◊ Over on the 1776PatriotUSA FB Group a question came up about having cash on hand and if it all comes crashing down would the government declare the… Continue reading From the Desk of John Rourke – March 7th, 2017
From the Desk of John Rourke – March 6th, 2017
So – I go to a conference at my son’s high school. He is a senior and pretty much sucking and it’s possible he may not graduate in June. In reviewing his grades a teacher suggests that the lowest grade he will receive in this first semester is a 54. I said, “Let me… Continue reading From the Desk of John Rourke – March 6th, 2017
From the Desk of John Rourke – March 3rd, 2017
Going to do some work in the garden this weekend. Some may remember that I lost a lot of top soil and production last summer was about nothing. I’ve started building raised beds and also going to have a section in ground. Around my parts seeds can go in the ground as early as… Continue reading From the Desk of John Rourke – March 3rd, 2017
From the Desk of John Rourke – March 2nd, 2017
As I typed the title of this post I had an “Oh $@^!!!” moment. March 2nd is my anniversary. 21 years. Whoops. ◊ ◊ ◊ ◊ ◊ The DOW breaks 21,000. Get ready for a reset. So much speculation has driven the market up it there is bound to be a correction. ◊ ◊… Continue reading From the Desk of John Rourke – March 2nd, 2017
From the Desk of John Rourke – March 1st, 2017
I can see many Republicans and Trump voters freaking out over Trump’s comments about a “compromise” regarding bringing forth an immigration bill. I’ve said it all along that rounding up 10-20 million illegals is impossible. Border security must be handled ASAP or the discussion of a possible immigration deal will increase the flow across… Continue reading From the Desk of John Rourke – March 1st, 2017
From the Desk of John Rourke – February 28th, 2017
Holy Monday Batman!!! It felt like a barrel full of monkey’s trying to hump a door knob. It was horrible. Now to CRUSH the rest of the week and make it a distant memory. ◊ ◊ ◊ ◊ ◊ I own a Mossberg 930 Blackhawk shotgun…..and absolutely no gear for its support. I have… Continue reading From the Desk of John Rourke – February 28th, 2017
From the Desk of John Rourke – February 27th, 2017
Trump decides not to attend the White House Correspondents Dinner. News media freaks as if he is the first President to do this. I have to say so far I am fairly impressed with #45. The Administration is not perfect by any stretch and a few missteps have been made but overall he is… Continue reading From the Desk of John Rourke – February 27th, 2017
From the Desk of John Rourke – February 24th, 2017
People make mistakes. They make errors in judgement. People also change. On Facebook in the 1776PatriotUSA Group page a women – 55 years old – posted a question asking for advice: It was recommended that I should post this question to the group here. What if you were convicted of a felony when younger,… Continue reading From the Desk of John Rourke – February 24th, 2017
From the Desk of John Rourke – February 23rd, 2017
I see that Ivanka Trump’s perfume is now #1 on Amazon even though boycott’s of anything having to do with Trump are going on. Love it. ◊ ◊ ◊ ◊ ◊ Had to miss posting yesterday. Had to work VERY late and ran out of time. ◊ ◊ ◊ ◊ ◊ Looking at picking… Continue reading From the Desk of John Rourke – February 23rd, 2017
Q & A Day……Yeti Coolers, Semi vs Full Auto, & Breakfast for Dinner
Ask a question and I will give you an answer. It can be about pretty much anything – politics, firearms, current events, survival, preparedness, or “Is it true that cannibals don’t eat clowns because they taste funny??“ – whatever. Go ahead – “make my day.” JR * * * * * … Continue reading Q & A Day……Yeti Coolers, Semi vs Full Auto, & Breakfast for Dinner
From the Desk of John Rourke – February 21st, 2017
One of the best deals I’ve come across in knives is the Cold Steel GI Tanto. As I type this the price has dropped to $23.99 on Amazon. It comes with an excellent sheath and a very sharp carbon steel full tang blade. ◊ ◊ ◊ ◊ ◊ Seeds are beginning to get stocked… Continue reading From the Desk of John Rourke – February 21st, 2017
From the Desk of John Rourke – February 20th, 2017
Saturday morning took three people shooting – two of them had never pulled a trigger before. Went well. Safety was emphasized of course with expectations laid out. I kept a very close watch and had to speak up several times early on as the “don’t point the gun at anything you are not willing… Continue reading From the Desk of John Rourke – February 20th, 2017
From the Desk of John Rourke – February 17th, 2017
I watched President Trumps speech yesterday and was impressed. Although he boasted on himself as usual the content was consistent with the direction he ran on and was elected. I liked him standing up to the media. ◊ ◊ ◊ ◊ ◊ Taking a couple shooting tomorrow. One has never pulled a trigger… Continue reading From the Desk of John Rourke – February 17th, 2017
From the Desk of John Rourke – February 15th, 2017
There has been hope that with a pro-2nd Amendment Congress and President suppressors would lose the eternal damnation they currently have in the government’s eyes. Rep. Jeff Duncan(SC) introduced a bill January 9th called the Hearing Protection Act of 2017. It currently sits in subcommittee. I doubt it will pass. I cannot imagine… Continue reading From the Desk of John Rourke – February 15th, 2017
From the Desk of John Rourke – February 14th, 2017
Enjoy your Valentines Day! ◊ ◊ ◊ ◊ ◊ Pulled out of my driveway Sunday afternoon and heard a massive scraping sound when I applied the brakes. Yup – new brake pads were installed Sunday night. Not exactly on my list of things to do but fairly simple. Had Christopher help me which was… Continue reading From the Desk of John Rourke – February 14th, 2017