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  • From the Desk of John Rourke – February 16th, 2017

    From the Desk of John Rourke – February 16th, 2017

     

    The subject of secondary income streams is often a hot topic. In a volatile economy where the median income today is just approaching that which it was in the 50’s – preparing for financial loss is prudent.  Since starting ModernSurvivalOnline back in 2010 income via advertising and affiliate sales has ranged from nothing to like having a part-time job(pretty much what it was). I sold MSO over a year ago after being totally burnt out and really not sure where to take it. The desire to express my opinions on matters and participate in a community of like-minded folks never changed – thus this website.

    As I evaluate my own life and goals at 47 years old I want more. Worked at the same place for 19 years. Good pay and good benefits along with a decent amount of freedom I cannot complain much. Well – maybe a little. It is really not what I want to do. The kids are getting older, I’m getting grayer, and if a change is going to be made time is running short.

    This leads me to now – and I mean right now. While I cannot afford to just up and quit my job and become a Chippendale dancer(though they keep calling) I can pursue that which I really enjoy. If I could snap my fingers and find myself making a living doing something it would be internet marketing & business. I just flat-out enjoy it.

    What this means is an expansion of this website – as well as others. Beyond possible monetary gains expanding the community and reaching out to more people would be fantastic. Don’t expect anything major right away. Hey – if I had never written this you’d hardly notice.

    The one negative I expect to hear and I can understand is venturing out into social media more. It is required to reach my goals and is certainly the opposite of “going gray“. At this point my existence is well beyond “known”.  If I am to try to make a difference in a movement to take back this country and spread the word of freedom, patriotism, and preparedness gray likely isn’t likely the right color.

    So – good – no GREAT things are planned upcoming. Stay tuned.

    Rourke

    There are many reasons why so many love their Kindle and Amazon Fire tablets. One huge advantage is you could literally go years without every buying a book to read as there are tons of free eBooks available. Don’t have a Kindle or Fire? No problem. There are apps that can be installed on most any cell phone or computer for free. No excuses!

    Today’s Freebies

    A Comprehensive Guide to Hydroponics

    Growing Herbs

    How to Dry Herbs

    Traveled Far: A Collection of Hiking Adventures

    Grow Healthy & Tasty Tomato’s

    NOTE: If you see a free Kindle book that you’re interested in get it now. Prices change often and there is no way to tell how long the book will remain free. Before purchasing a free Kindle book on Amazon make certain the book is still free by making sure the price is $0.00. If it lists a price or says “read for free” or has a price for prime members the book is not free anymore.

     

  • LAST CHANCE: Huge GearBest.com Sale Thru November 15th and a Giveaway

    LAST CHANCE: Huge GearBest.com Sale Thru November 15th and a Giveaway

    Many of you may know I am a huge fan of GearBest.com – and a customer. I browse their sales every few days and seem to always be able to find something of interest. GearBest has warehouses in China and in the United States. Most items purchase ship from China and take approx 3 weeks to arrive. Why buy from GearBest? Great prices on very unique items.

    GearBest has a huge sale going on right now thru November 15th. They have special FLASH sales periodically and deep discounts on numerous categories of items. They offer all kinds of electronics including tablets, phones, and computers – and also outdoor gear such as knives, tents, and backpacks.

    For more information and to check out all the cool stuff – click HERE.

    GIVEAWAY: To celebrate this awesome sale – GearBest.com and 1776PatriotUSA.com is sponsoring a giveaway. We are giving away one Imalent DN12 1000 Lumen AWESOME flashlight. I have been testing one of these lights for the past couple weeks – very unique!!

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    How to enter? Simply share this post on Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest – or even email someone about it. Once you’re done simply leave a comment on this post how you shared it and you’re in!!!

    Good luck!

    Rourke

     

     

  • From the Desk of John Rourke

    From the Desk of John Rourke

    My regular posting schedule has been interrupted this week. Super busy. Will get back on it next week including the regular Jericho posts on Wednesday’s.

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    Alot has been on my mind. I am feeling an overwhelming need to step up my preps as quickly as possible. Paranoia? I hope so. Who knows – maybe 10 years from now I’ll be playing with my grandkids and everything is just fine. Not taking any chances  -I suggest you don’t either.

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    Things progressing well with group preps and hitting new levels of readiness as well as new members. Timing couldn’t be better.  Retreat location is set. Supplies – such as food and fuel – are soon to be pre-staged for several members. Although things are going well multiple backup plans are a must.

    Another area I frequent is in Georgia at my brothers place. This is certainly an alternate bug out location and supplies must be pre-staged there as well.

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    I published Part 2 of my American Reformation series on a Friday recently. Friday being a low traffic day if you missed it check it out HERE.

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    I picked up a Hi-Point 9mm carbine a few months ago. It came in very rough condition as the previous owner screwed a picatinny rails into the stock. I have considered just dumping it off on someone else but I have it and it is off the books. Need some magazines and do some shooting with it.

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    Most recent picture of Jake!!!!

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    To those that recently ordered the Sawyer Bucket Kits I am awaiting an order that should be arriving any day containing one essential part. I will get them shipped out as soon as it come in.

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    Take care everyone – be safe.

     

     

     

  • Site Update / Changing Email Subscription Service

    Site Update / Changing Email Subscription Service

    I finally was able to get most of the changes implemented although in a little different manner than planned. No matter……..

    Here are the most recent changes:

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    Blog Subscriptions: Many of you have subscribed and receive emails whenever a new post goes up. I have been using the same company to deliver these emails for quite some time and it is not cheap. There are reasons to use a fee-based service that I just do not take advantage of thus I have decided to end my agreement with them and start using a free service.

    If you are interested in receiving notice whenever a new post goes live simply fill out the form below.

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    Projects: There is a section called “Projects”  at the top of the page towards the left. Originally this was to be an entire section about halfway down the page but some software restrictions prevented this. Clicking on Projects will bring to you to a new area which will include a variety of – you guessed it – “projects.” There are just a few available right now and others will be added periodically in the future.

    Some projects have been completed while others are in process. As progress is made the specific Project page will be updated. Some will be very simple and some will be fairly complex. Most of these projects will be my own while others may come from readers or online video’s.

    Check back often to see if new additions have been added. Want to have your own project added to the mix? Email it in to emergencycd at gmail dot com.

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    Galleries: Another area available via a tab at the top of the site is “Gallery.” These are basically collections of pictures related to things like guns, gardening, and even my dogs. BTW – “Jake and Bella” is the only gallery currently filled with pictures. Others are under development.

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    SiteLock: I have contracted with SiteLock Secure to ensure that this website remains virus free and totally secure. There is a live status indicator on the right sidebar.

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    Now Trending: Across the very top of the website is a scrolling marquee of text with a few articles from specific categories. Thought it looked pretty cool.

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    Additional Pages: If you have never checked them out there are additional pages of information available by clicking on links across the top of the home page. These include “Adventure”, “Prepare”, and “Core Beliefs” among others. I have never posted any of these as articles so many may have never seen them.

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    Similar to my old website I will be adding a database of downloadable content. This will be a massive collection of files including books, manuals, guides, video’, and more. All will be hosted on a different server so that downloading and accessing these files will not affect the website’s performance at all. Target completion date is November 15th.

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    I anticipate 1776PatriotUSA.com will take a more serious turn towards the unpredictable times ahead. Doom and gloom? No. Just prudent preparedness for potentially changing and challenging times ahead due to increasingly volatile societal and political conditions. Whew….say that 10 times.

    Take care all –

    Rourke

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    Emergency Essentials has been a leader in the preparedness industry for well over 20 years. Monthly featured sales offer huge discounts on many preparedness products including freeze dried foods.

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    Emergency Essentials carries Mountain House as well as their own house-brand of freeze dried foods. Great prices and inexpensive shipping provides a great way to increase food stores and save money in the process.

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    Want to help support what we do here at 1776PatriotUSA.com? Follow any link from this website to Amazon, make a purchase, and we receive a small commision at no additional cost to you. Zero. Nada.

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    Amazon carries a huge amount of preparedness supplies. I use Amazon all the time as they offer fantastic prices and free shipping on most orders over $35. Here are a few things  you might be interested in…..

       
     

       
     

       

    Thank you!!

     

  • Site Update

    Site Update

    Announced yesterday that I would be implementing some changes effective today. Well – Murphy showed and I ended up have some trouble. Hopefully I can work everything out soon and will.

    Beyond that remember if you wish to receive email notifications on new posts simply enter your email address in the space over to the right.

    Have a good week everyone!

    Rourke

  • Watch for changes…..

    Watch for changes…..

    Around mid-July I will be customizing the look and format of 1776PatriotUSA a bit. Nothing really dramatic but the software I am using is capable of some customization I would like to take advantage of. Likely this will take place over a weekend and if it doesn’t work out everything will be returned to original.

    There are several projects I’m working on and I’d like to give you access and provide updates every so often. This is part of the reason for the upcoming changes. Should be pretty cool once complete.

    Rourke

  • Technical Difficulties

    Technical Difficulties

    Need to let everyone know we are having some difficulties here on 1776PatriotUSA. Subscribers are not getting the emails letting them know that new posts are up. I have had to delete posts and then republish them so things may look a bit strange.

    Hopefully things will be fixed shortly.

    JR

     

  • Why 1776PatriotUSA?

    Why 1776PatriotUSA?

    Confused by the title? That’s OK. Couldn’t figure out what to call this post so I guess I am a bit too.

    Why did I call this website 1776PatriotUSA.com? Previous endeavor was solely preparedness-based. Plain and simple. With the direction this country is taking I meant to make this a place of relevant information for an adapting populace. This “populace” includes you, me, and every other like-minded Patriot we can find and convince that deliberate steps must be taken to secure our future.

    This isn’t conspiracy. This isn’t crazy talk. This country is threatened from forces both inside AND out. All it takes to see it is someone to open their mind, pay attention – and think for themselves. Oh – and a belief in the Constitution and what the Founders established would be beneficial as well.

    The last decade or two have generated societal change so significant that there is actually a debate going on within government as to what bathroom someone should use. Seriously. Government is spending valuable time on this subject. Imagine what Washington, Jefferson, Adams, and Franklin would think. Society has degraded to such a point that the majority of Americans believe that capital punishment is wrong but abortion is OK.

    Society has fallen so far that in 2008 a man who said he wanted to fundamentally change the greatest country in the world and sat in a church whose pastors beliefs included “…not God bless America, God damn America…” was actually elected President.

    Even after four years in office and well on his way of fundamental change President Obama was re-elected in 2012.

    America continues to be fundamentally changed. Changed from a solid foundation of principles and beliefs that if you are a visitor at this website you more than likely believe in. Capitalism has provided an avenue for the United States to grow into an economic superpower providing countless millions with jobs and opportunity. Today there is a growing segment of the population that believes capitalism is evil.

    President Obama provided insight into this anti-capitalistic belief system in 2012 when he stated your success is not due to your hard work rather it falls on the backs of others.

    Senator Elizabeth Warren continued Obama’s anti-capitalist thoughts in a rant where she continued to proclaim that there is an “underlying social contract” that successful people owe everyone else.


    These are leaders in our government.

    Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders continue to push the “it’s us against them” rhetoric demonizing successful business people and placing barriers between them and the lower and middle class. Bernie Sanders has tremendous support and is an admitted socialist. Growing up I looked at the United States as a force for freedom against socialism and he we sit with a socialist so close to the White House.

    Hillary Clinton is corrupt, dishonest and I am not at all hesitant to use the word evil. The evidence is massive. This women is actually calling the relatives of those killed in Benghazi liars. Unbelievable – yet she receives millions of votes and will very likely be our next President.

    Trump? Love or hate him I would prefer him well over Hillary or Bernie any day. He  – like every other candidate – is far from perfect. He has professed his love for this country for decades and while his beliefs may have wavered and changed(like many citizens) his platform is solid. Not perfect – solid.

    Back to why I created 1776PatriotUSA.com.

    Consider the name. 1776 is significant as it is the year of the Declaration of Independence. The original 13 colonies severed ties with Great Britain and set a path for greatness.  Patriot is what I am and patriotism is what we need more of. Patriotism for me is an emotional thing and difficult to explain. It is a belief in an incredible idea revolving around freedom and liberty – and a moral determination of what is right.  USA is pretty self explanatory.

    The future is uncertain and I believe it will be riddled with trouble. I hope to keep 1776PatriotUSA as a portal for navigating the coming storms.  Patriots may find themselves targeted. They may find themselves being victims of prejudice. They may find themselves fighting to take their country back.

    As I wrap this up I could have brought up Obama’s celebrations of Islam and suppression of Christianity. I could have brought up the immigrants protesting in the streets, waving another country’s flag – and burning ours. I could have brought up the country’s outcry over the death of a celebrity but near silence over illegals continuing to cross our southern border. No need to. I’m sure you are already well aware.

    Thoughts? What do you see coming?

    Rourke

     

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  • GearBest.com Giveaway winner…….

    GearBest.com Giveaway winner…….

    Using a random number generator from Random.org TexasScout – the 5th commentor – won the HX Outdoors Survival Knife.

    Hope to host more giveaways in the future.

    I appreciate GearBest.com for offering the items for this giveaway. I have ordered many things – including tablets, remote control cars, battery holders, chargers, and even mini-SD cards from GearBest and have never had any issues. Although shipping time may be upwards for 2-3 weeks the savings are well worth the patience.

    A few things currently on sale(remember – prices could change at anytime):

    Shockproof CR123 Battery Storage Box – only $4.50 with Free Shipping

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    WOW!! MIXZA 64GB Mini SD Card – only $11.99 until June 4th. I just ordered one of these.

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    348 Nichia 240 Lumen Penlights – on sale for only $6.99 each(no gift box). Use coupon code: GBBLF348

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    Just a few of the things they offer.

    Take care all and congrat’s TexasScout!!

    JR

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

  • From the Front Lines: New Sponsor, 80% Lowers, Gardening

    From the Front Lines: New Sponsor, 80% Lowers, Gardening

    Here is another installment of “From the Front Lines”. Basically a collection of random thoughts related to preparedness, current events, and whatever else that’s on my mind.

    • Getting ready to experiment with 80% aluminum lowers. I will report the results.
    • I also purchased an 80% pistol lower that is a Glock-compatible. I ordered it on an impulse a few months ago while the company still had them in development. I just received notice that shipments will ensue. Hopefully I can get it milled out correctly and get an opportunity to eventually complete it.
    • Part 4 of the Operational Cache series should be complete this weekend and published next week.
    • Here’s something for those that have had the unfortunate experience:

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    • The 2016 Presidential “whatever” is a complete disappointment. I will write more on it later.  Maybe disappointing to many but I am not impressed with any of the candidates and regardless of who wins the GOP nomination I will struggle to pull the lever for them – though I will also find it difficult to sit at home knowing that if enough if us do just that Hillary will be the next President. I am still predicting that Hillary Clinton will be the next President. I said it many, many months ago and still believe it. I also hope that I am very wrong.
    • If you have any opportunity to start a garden this Spring jump on it. Extremely rewarding.

     

    Take care all –

    JR

     

     

     

     

  • It begins…….

    It begins…….

    Welcome to 1776PatriotUSA.com. I appreciate your stopping by.

    If you have followed me over from my previous endeavor a sincere “thank you” is in order. I hope you will not be disappointed. New here? Welcome and thank you as well.

    This website is still under construction so do not be surprised if you see changes over the next week or so. There is a lot that goes into developing a site and I have run into a few bumps along the way.

    I believe we are at a pivotal time in American history. Future generations are going to look back at this point and question why so many did so little when the demise of this country is so obvious. It seems with each passing day our Liberty and Freedoms are evaporating. True Patriots need to come together. Maybe I can influence someone to get on the right side of the political spectrum. Maybe someone will learn and prepare for disastrous, trying times ahead. Maybe this website will entertain, provoke thought, or even cause a laugh here and there.

    I am an avid gun nut so firearms will be a major topic. Anything and everything related to preparedness will be discussed although this will not be your standard run-of-the-mill prepper site. Current events, fitness, adventure, and even life philosophy will enter into the foray. Every week two to three posts will be published with Tuesdays being guaranteed.

    I have a lot of things planned for 1776PatriotUSA.com and I am very excited to get things going and hope you will come along for the ride.

    I encourage commenting and sharing your thoughts and opinions. I also would really appreciate you sharing posts on Facebook, Twitter, forums, etc. if you are so inclined. It is very difficult to get the word out on a new website so I could use all the help I can get.

    Let’s get to it!

    JR

     

     

     

  • Coming soon!

    Coming soon!

    Thank you for visiting 1776PatriotUSA.com.

    While the designers, writers, and planners are busy putting everything together for the upcoming launch – feel free to sign up for updates as they become available.

    While an exact date has not been determined as of yet a few flips of a coin suggests mid-January is looking good.
    Thanks,

    JR

     






     

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