Father……..Son
June 16, 2021
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If you are a father you understand. Rourke
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An Evening With John Rourke
June 14, 2021
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Life happens. Well, that’s a nice way of putting it. I regularly counsel people who are going through a rough spot and I repeatedly tell them, “Just keep moving …
Prayer Request
June 7, 2021
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I have a very special request….. Longtime reader “DrJBernDrApt” is suffering from a very serious illness. I ask that you take a few moments and pray for “Johnny”. He …
Modern Patriot
May 7, 2021
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Love these Patriotic images. There are far too few of us. I don’t say this like I am claiming something special or something superior to others. Everyone is different …
Relationship goals…….
April 29, 2021
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Ying & Yang. Peanut butter & jelly. Salt & pepper. Some things just go together. While the picture above is humorous, I see two people who are partners in …
Bear versus Sasquatch
April 24, 2021
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Who would win?
Honest Abe knew…..
April 23, 2021
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“Epstein didn’t kill himself.’ – Abraham Lincoln
Reading List – Hunter by James Byron Huggins
April 19, 2021
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Many are not aware that the Rambo 5 originally had quite a different story. There was a storyline based on the book Hunter. Now, this would have been interesting. …
Free Survival & Preparedness Kindle Ebooks
April 10, 2021
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Another installment of free survival & preparedness Kindle ebooks. Don’t forget – double check the price before buying to make sure it’s still free. Please SHARE on social media …
Knives, Shotguns……and Chocolate
April 5, 2021
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I’ve never been much of a knife guy. Yeah….a bit odd for a survivalist, right? Rambo survived out in the wilderness and took down an entire police department with …
Springfield XD 9mm Magazines – $14.99
March 25, 2021
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Just saw this and passing it on to all of you first. PSA has full-size 16-rd magazines for the popular Springfield XD9 on sale for $14.99. This is an …
From the Desk of John Rourke – February 5th, 2021
February 5, 2021
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Interesting times we are living in. A few thoughts on survival and the world today……. Firearms & Ammunition Scarcity – While I predict little improvement at all over the …
Time for a Laugh!!!
February 1, 2021
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Sent by reader Oren – – – Thank you!!! In church last Sunday, I heard a sweet elderly lady in a nearby pew saying a prayer. She …
Need 9mm Ammo?
February 1, 2021
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We all know it’s incredibly difficult to find common calibers such as .223 and 9mm. When we do find it prices are often insane. If you are looking for …
Participation in the Political System is Optional
January 8, 2021
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Over the years I’ve been very critical of those who refused to vote in elections. They had their reasons, however, I felt that whether it was the “lesser of …
From now on…..
January 7, 2021
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Happy New Year!!!
December 31, 2020
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No one is sorry to see 2020 leave us as we enter 2021 with the hope of something better. Better. I wish everyone nothing but the best in 2021. …
Merry Christmas everyone…..
December 24, 2020
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Hope everyone has a safe and very Merry Christmas…. Rourke
End of Year Thoughts
December 15, 2020
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Generally, it’s this time of year I think about the coming year and set goals and objectives. This year I will be doing the same, however, I’m setting the …
DEAL ALERT: Case of 1,000rds Tula .223 Remington – – – $549.99
December 6, 2020
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I just came across this and wanted to pass it on as I don’t know how long it will be in stock. I know these prices are still insane …
From the Desk of John Rourke
November 30, 2020
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It’s been extremely busy over the past couple of weeks. Works been crazy and the amount of time spent posting here and on Patreon suffered a bit. I see …
Happy Thanksgiving!!
November 26, 2020
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First off, I hope everyone has a great Thanksgiving. With the insanity in 2020, most of us still have a lot to be thankful for. I remember learning …
[LAST CHANCE]Bucket Conversion Kit for Sawyer Mini Water Filter
September 29, 2020
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LAST CHANCE BEFORE PRICE INCREASE!!! September is National Preparedness Month. Not like we need a month dedicated to preparedness, but, it’s a good thing for spreading the word and …
[SALE!]Bucket Conversion Kit for Sawyer Mini Water Filter
September 20, 2020
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September is National Preparedness Month. Not like we need a month dedicated to preparedness, but, it’s a good thing for spreading the word and getting average folks to take …
[SALE!]Bucket Conversion Kit for Sawyer Mini Water Filter
September 12, 2020
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September is National Preparedness Month. Not like we need a month dedicated to preparedness, but, it’s a good thing for spreading the word and getting average folks to take …
From the Desk of John Rourke – September 5th, 2020
September 6, 2020
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I know from talking to many like-minded folks, especially those from northern states, it is this time of year they start experiencing “the feeling”. This feeling is related to …
From the Desk of John Rourke
August 5, 2020
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Hope this finds everyone doing well, and safe. For those that are new here, “From the Desk of John Rourke” are posts I publish here and there covering random …
From the Desk of John Rourke 06/15/20
June 14, 2020
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First off, I hope everyone is staying safe and well. These are incredible times we are experiencing and the future is incredibly uncertain. It is very easy to get …
From the Desk of John Rourke – May 11th, 2020
May 11, 2020
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A few upcoming changes with the website: The daily free survival & preparedness Kindle ebook posts will change next week to Monday – Thursday and will post at around …
SPECIAL EVENT, Tuesday April 28th 6:00pm EST – 1776 Facebook Group
April 28, 2020
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Special event tonight on Facebook in the 1776PatriotUSA.com Group. 30+ free Kindle eBooks will be listed live….possibly more. You must be a member of the group to gain access …