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From the Desk of John Rourke – August 2nd, 2017

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Took off Monday and Tuesday from work to get a few things done. As usual failed to complete as many projects as desired. My youngest and I did pick up some fishing supplies on clearance at a local store and went out on the river Tuesday afternoon.

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I used to criticize those that stated they refused to vote as it really didn’t make any difference. While I have not gone completely to the Dark Side it is pretty apparent that getting a full Republican majority in Congress AND a Republican President has not created “change we can believe in.” At least not yet.

It’s pretty pathetic. The tremendous ideas that have come out of the Conservative movement should be passing left and right – rather than continuing to be just ideas.

Let’s remember the three Senators who voted against the Obamacare repeal:

McCain(Arizona)

Collins(Maine)

Murkowski(Alaska)

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AAA alkaline batteries/36 count – $8.99

 

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When I think back to the YK2 end of the world prediction I cannot imagine how disappointed some people were at 12:01AM when nothing – not a thing – happened. It’s not that I am suggesting that most people wished for bad stuff to happen but the massive build up to that time – and then nothing.

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I came across a guy on Facebook who criticized my purchasing of alkaline and lithium ion batteries. I stock up on A LOT of them. He basically said that I was wasting my money as I should ONLY buy rechargeable batteries.

I have found that preppers fall into a few categories. The “hardcore” all in or “you might as well kiss your ass goodbye” type. If you do not have XX gun and XX years of food – well-  you’re just a wanna be.These are the same folks who will NOT live their life and experience all that the world has to offer because they BELIEVE something might happen. It MIGHT happen.

I don’t fit into that category. People have predicted DOOM for hundreds of years and as far as the apocalypse – not happened yet. Now tomorrow is another day and threats continue to exist and build so I prepare. I also live my life and enjoy going to the movies, kayaking down the river, and buying my alkaline batteries.

By the way – I have rechargeables as well.

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  2. The Sheltie Kid says:

    I am also very disappointed in the Republican party. They have the majority and the Executive office, but the demoncats still run everything.
    Makes me wonder, why bother? The demoncats are evil incarnate, but they do pass laws, policies, and govern. The ‘good’ guys govern as well as a toothpick would.

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  3. Gramma says:

    We highly recommend the documentary HACKING DEMOCRACY.

    Synopsis:
    A granny about my age buys a voting machine from an auction. In one afternoon, she hacks its code. Thinking that was a fluke, she took it to the nine-year old neighbor, and he hacks it in minutes.

    Guest appearance by the CEO of Diebold, and Republican chair, boasting Shrub is guaranteed to win. Imagine that…

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  5. David says:

    So, the various reasons to prep include some form of EMP – natural or otherwise. In that event, what good are re-chargeable batteries unless you have sequestered some form of electrical generation protected by Faraday or some other method?
    Probably should have a supply of both.

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  6. Oren says:

    Bodacious “pup tent” in photo.

    Yep, I have been convinced for years that the Republicans and Democrats are really one party, just they present their ideas a little differently to disguise them. If you pay attention, during their campaigns, they all present the same lies, just bundled in a different way. I saw a kid in the local fast food drive thru yesterday with a bumper sticker. “Re-elect No One”. If only……

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  7. goingray58 says:

    There is not red party, no blue party only purple. THEY took BOTH pills. Understand if you are the swing votes … and you can be bought, that vote has enormous leverage and economic value. Politician = Big “For Sale” sign. sickened.

    David, My preps include solar for recharging. I use both home and have an anker portable for my bag, as well as anker backup power supply. My location doesn’t work for it, but other areas can use wind and water for DC generation pretty affordably. So my preps do include rechargeable. Disposables can get you there in short term stuff though.

    You know I can get hard core at times. Especially when the compounded news and foolishness piles up and gets to me. It’s an order of magnitude more likely that an emergency more common that SHTF happens. However you can’t ignore the very real possibility that something major, if it happens is cataclysmic to you personally, not to mention the larger country, or world. I tend not to worry about things like a planet killing comet (seems that is brought up every couple years).. there is not prep for that one, and everyone has limitations to their resources as well as personals challenges. So I guess I ride the fence, and since it will be ME and MINE paying for my errors i judgement I guess that is ok.

    Where is the AC in that tent?
    Prep like you mean it
    GG58

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  8. Capt.Michaels says:

    Sorry, but I believe there is a “deep state ” that involves those we call rhinos. However, if people are so pissed off. Who re-elected John McCain then? THERE…is the real problem. Fire hin/them!! Substitute any other name you wish, but Democrats and Republicans put Trump in the office. Giving the middle finger to both parties.

    I apologize in advance, but don’t tell me “it” can’t be done. The media is losing it because they cannot influence us anymore and America doesn’t put their full faith in polls. So…You are making difference. This is a marathon.. Not a sprint. Yourvote…and your voice does make a difference.

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    1. goingray58 says:

      Yeah it counts but only indirectly .. a in the force of a movement but not in the vote tally really. Originally you needed the electoral college to vote the preferences of the voters because of communications and geography. That is not longer the case IMO. If you read this https://www.archives.gov/federal-register/electoral-college/electors.html
      you might get a little mad like I did. The results are so obfuscated from the popular vote as to be inconsequential at times. I agree is separates a democracy from a republic, and it’s a valid point, however the current operation is not as it used to be. The “deep state” as you say are in charge, if not the major influences really. Our vote mirrors our emotion, but actually our wishes at all time IMO. Guy like failed the pubs recently are case in point, regardless of who they are. I have seen not heard one cogent remark out of any of them that shows me they supported anything other than personal gain.. shameless .. Term limits and eliminating career politicians is the only reason able first step. OK so what does this have to do with Prepping ? I mean really it’s just a political rant. I agree. to a point.. If people are not conscious of the progress of the political environment, they will feel the correct pressure to prepare, nor will they know what is happening regionally to go or stay .. to move or buy local. How we each prepare, is up to us, since WE suffer from our decisions. Being under-informed denies us the information to plan effectively by not knowing the possibilities. I am sure there are people here that disagree with me. no problem. I really do appreciate way the crew here talks and handles conflicting views. but maybe that is just me. ok so be it if so. Like PopEye I Yam what I yam.
      GG58

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      1. Capt.Michaels says:

        My apologies for the long response everyone.

        I appreciate and respect what your saying/said. I reviewed the information you put. I was aware of the this process. It seems that, just off the cuff, that they elector may hopefully place the vote for the candidate you’ve chosen. In this case…the one the main stream media and everyone hated the electoral was placed as it should. In my limited perspective…the person had a choice to face the wrath of the people had they not placed it as they should’ve.

        According to the lying stream media which supposedly dictated, has in the past, what to do…was not enough force influence/scare the vote. The People’s voice was louder. Your and my voice brother, the social posts, blogs, conservative talk radio, this website, the American people.

        against the odds: Despite being very likely to fail.

        Harrison Ford was a carpenter for 12 years, and was told by movie executives that he didn’t have what it takes to become a movie star. Ford followed his intuition against all odds, and became one of Hollywood’s top paid stars with many classic hits, such as Star Wars, Indiana Jones, Han Solo, The Fugitive, Air Force One, What Lies Beneath, Clear and Present Danger, and many others. Harrison ford was determined to become a great actor despite his critics, and continued to prove them wrong with an extraordinary successful acting career that has stretched for more than two decades.

        Thomas Edison – Thomas Edison was fired from his job, when a chemical experiment, leaked acid on to his boss’ desk. However, despite being almost penniless, Edison rose to be the most prolific inventor of his generation.

        Jesse Owens – Despite experiencing racial discrimination in his native country, the US. Owens became a global icon at the 1936 Berlin Olympics. By winning Olympic gold in the 100m, Owens helped demolish the myth of Hitler’s Aryan superiority theory.

        Winston Churchill (1874- 1965)In 1940, Britain stood alone against the all conquering Nazi war machine. After Hitler’s troops had swept all before them, the invasion of Britain looked imminent. There were several leading British politicians who advocated suing for peace, like Vichy France. Churchill inspired the nation to fight on and achieve total victory – whatever the cost. Five years later, British troops took part in the Allied landings in Normandy and over a year later completed the liberation of Europe.

        Rosa Parks (1913 – 2005) Rosa Parks could have easily been just another statistic in the American system of racial segregation. In the Deep south, black Americans were systematically discriminated against, but on one famous day in 1955, Rosa Parks made a stand and refused to give up her seat to a white passenger. Her brave action sparked a widespread boycott of buses in Montgomery, Alabama.

        America 1776

        Tell me, which of these people(s) didn’t face the insurmountable odds, the impossible? At what cost? They talked about the same issues we are talking about now with their families, their communities, the newspaper, everywhere. Even worse…their own inner fears of losing it all.

        The odds now? Doesn’t matter. I’ve been targeted by the Obama administration 2 times. I was directly part of the targeting of conservatives when it first started happening. For speaking up for America and against Obama like I’m doing here. I was country, when country wasn’t cool, if you will. I’m not trying to impart my fire onto or into anyone. I can never do that. Those people have to make that choice on their own, but for me. This is my fire as an American. Some of the greatest and worst fires in history started with a spark. Unable to be put out by anyone or water.

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        1. goingray58 says:

          No disagreement in substance .. Long odds don’t mean it isn’t right or worth dying for.. not at all . Arlington is full of folks who believed it, lived it and paid the ultimate price. Dying on your feet is better than living on your knees.
          That said the process is severely broken. And that said
          Churchill was hated and outcast, until he was needed and in their darkest hours rose to lead ..
          The gunslinger is never appreciated except for when he is cleaning up the town .. all the while he is reviled though. He is reviled, not for who he is, but for who those timid soles that hate him are not. He shows in high relief and larger than life what they should be, and fear or can’t become.
          In essence the whole of all liberal arguments are excuses used t avoid doing the rights things, the heard things.. in favor of doing what they want (read easier/easiest) and manipulations to make that happen. Weak people will always band because they substitute volume for intelligence and work.
          While I don’t intend to offend anyone, if my saying so does it kinda supports the statement.

          As electors go, and Washington politics, and related. We have far to many of one and far to few of the other. The ONLY reason conservatives won anything is the groundswell prior to the election of values and noise, as well as the fear that those useless politicians might lose their position. FEAR… not the right thing.. fear. That lasts only as long as they fear. It is impossible to keep the tempo we had going in to the elections. We took time out. Conservatives have to work.. to many of the lefties don’t so they can fuss and make news while we pay the t do it.
          It’s so assbackwards that it makes me mad .. more than mad.. can you tell ?
          I mean I hide it so well 🙂
          Regardless of position. We need good people doing the right and moral things that made our country to step in in whatever form to reform it. Maybe it’s in elections, protests, battle, could be anything ..
          And you are right .. do not buckle or give in.. ever.. If you get pushed, you push back.
          and we as well as our politicians have not done that enough. If we had kept the tempo Obammacare would be gone. We didn’t and they stopped fearing.
          So how do you want to PUSH again ? what form does our displeasure take ?
          God discussion .. and yes we are good.. thanks Capt.

          Prep like you mean it
          GG58

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    2. JR says:

      Oh I agree with you Capt.Michaels. True Trump was elected – but not by the majority of Americans. Don’t get me wrong I’ll take him over Killary and if the RINO’s would get out of the way I believe he could do GREAT things….so great…like really great….things in this country. Can “it” be done? Well – that is where we may differ. I question whether the possibility exists anymore. The deck is stacked against us and so overwhelmingly that is where I question if it matters anymore. As stated I have not moved to the Dark Side yet but I can see it in the distance. I keep trying to pass on the truth and see if I can make a difference myself – no matter how small.

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      1. Capt.Michaels says:

        You know…I agree with you on many things and I’m grateful for the insight your perspective brings to me. I agree things are really bad, and I agree the “dark side’ is there. No so much a dark side, but a true reality, imo. However, when it’s all said and done. Regardless of the outcome I know/hope if all of us must go down, so to speak. May it be on the side of right and freedom. That freedom and right…imo…is the continued representation of America. Even if it’s out of style in the view of the mass.

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