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  • The Liberal Threat to America is Real

    The Liberal Threat to America is Real

     

    After the election of 2016 many people came under the impression that all in the universe will be made right and the path to a state of bliss was all but certain. Much like in 2008 where many on the Left thought Obama was the second coming and the Messiah, reality is often quite different than a believed fantasy. The need to consider threats to America and you as a citizen has never been greater. Liberalism is absolutely a threat to America.

    Those of us old enough to remember how things used to be can see just how this country has changed. Those of us with enough initiative to learn some history can really see just how far this country has fallen.

    Back in the 50’s, Communists established goals as represented in the book – The Naked Communist. These goals were put forth to destroy America. Here is a partial list:

    • Get control of the schools. Use them as transmission belts for socialism and current Communist propaganda. Soften the curriculum. Get control of teachers’ associations. Put the party line in textbooks.
    • Infiltrate the press.
    • Gain control of key positions in radio, TV, and motion pictures.
    • Break down cultural standards of morality by promoting pornography and obscenity in books, magazines, motion pictures, radio, and TV.
    • Present homosexuality, degeneracy and promiscuity as “normal, natural, healthy.”
    • Infiltrate the churches and replace revealed religion with “social” religion. Discredit the Bible and emphasize the need for intellectual maturity which does not need a “religious crutch.”
    • Eliminate prayer or any phase of religious expression in the schools on the ground that it violates the principle of “separation of church and state.”
    • Discredit the American Constitution by calling it inadequate, old-fashioned, out of step with modern needs, a hindrance to cooperation between nations on a worldwide basis.
    • Support any socialist movement to give centralized control over any part of the culture—education, social agencies, welfare programs, mental health clinics, etc.
    • Discredit the family as an institution. Encourage promiscuity, masturbation and easy divorce.
    • Emphasize the need to raise children away from the negative influence of parents.
    • Create the impression that violence and insurrection are legitimate aspects of the American tradition; that students and special-interest groups should rise up and use “united force” to solve economic, political or social problems.

    Recommended DVD – Agenda: Grinding American Down

    When reviewing this partial list it sure seems like the Communist agenda has had some success. Modern-day communists are now called…..Liberals.

     

    The Mainstream Media

    The mainstream media is a massively powerful influence on public opinion and as such their biased and slanted so-called “journalism” can absolutely influence elections.

    Consider how DNC Chairwoman Donna Brazile lost her CNN job due to leaking questions to Hillary Clinton prior to DNC primary debates and townhall events. While CNN did the right thing by terminating her employment the only reason they did so was public opinion. The corruption within the DNC and news media is blatantly clear within this one example.  The entire Democrat primary election was rigged to ensure Clinton beat challenger Bernie Sanders. This is a proven fact yet the MSM media failed to report on it as the election-fixing news story it was.

    The MSM continues to report news leaving out important information as it fails to fit their political and social agenda. One such example is the frequent absence of the ethnicity or legal status of suspected criminals. Further examples of the agenda-based bias can be frequently seen in the amount of time news agencies report on a story. CNN has spent countless hours reporting scandals in the White House over relevant immigration efforts and bills submitted by Trump. In fact – research indicated CNN spent 11 times more airtime on scandals.

    The biased Liberal mainstream media is brainwashing millions of voters every day with twisted facts, theories, and outright lies. They are in fact manipulating elections and societal beliefs daily and this is to the detriment of the country.

     

    Social Justice

    Social justice is increasingly popular as a large segment of the population believes that fairness can be carried out across all aspects of life and human existence.

    Gender, sexuality, wealth distribution, race, culture, and healthcare are examples where social justice proponents seek to create balance and create fairness throughout society. For many Liberals, the belief that no one can lose translates to there can be no winners. Consider something as commonsense as which bathroom someone should use. The Liberal Left created a solution for a problem that didn’t exist all in the name of fairness. The reality is the bathroom issue created lawsuits, policy changes, legislation, and crimes all due to trying to compensate for a tiny fraction of a percent of the population which suffer from mental health issues.

    Social justice warriors now state that gender is not only a choice – but that the number of genders just might be infinite. While the vast majority of us have always considered the choice of gender was determined by whether you had a penis or a vagina, the powerful Liberal agenda has moved forward with the notion that how someone feels is the preferred method for determining gender. This concept may appear laughable to most but there is a growing sentiment that we must accept all people regardless of how insane and unhealthy their beliefs or actions are.

    Social justice warriors are convincing generations of young adults of a reality that appears twisted and backward to most. Consider the Boy Scouts. Generations of young boys growing up to be young men have been positively affected by the guidance of the Boy Scouts. Due to pressure from Leftwing organizations, the Boy Scouts are now just “Scouts BSA”. Social justice warriors put the screws to the organization and now they allow girls as members. The Girl Scouts will continue to be called as such and only allow girls in.

     

    Anti-Christian Sentiment

    The founding of this country has its origins based in religious prosecution in Europe that caused Christians to seek a land where they could worship freely. Christians have been targeted by the Liberal Left merely for having beliefs with which they disagree with. In 2012 the DNC removed all references to God in their official platform. Who can’t remember Democrats booing God at the 2016 Democrat National Convention?

    Political history shows that Liberal politicians continue to relax their religious beliefs in an effort to gain votes. As society has distanced itself from God so have Liberal politicians. While many claim to be Christians – they also promote policies that are absolutely anti-Christian. The Left seem very quick to defend religious freedom for Muslims in many circumstances, but then allow Christian religious freedoms to be trampled. Far too often the perspective of the Left is freedom from religion rather than freedom of religion.

     

     

    Illegal Immigration

    Illegal immigration is one of the largest threats to the American way of life today. Many of the estimated 12 million illegal immigrants currently in this country came to America to tap into its resources, not for the love of freedom. They brought their own culture and ways of life and refuse to adapt and conform to an American way of life.

    Consider the culture of the countries many of these illegal’s are coming from. While most originate from Mexico countless millions come from South America, Asia, and the Middle East.  The culture in many of these countries is substantially incompatible with American lifestyles. Many of these people have values that even fail to come close to those which most American’s live by.

    Liberal special interest groups and politicians promote acceptance of these invaders while ignoring the damage being brought forth to this country. Why would they do this? The answer is simple: votes. Immigrants – both illegal and legal tend to vote Democrat. By bringing in more and more illegals and pushing for amnesty they very well could add 12+ million legal Democrat voters. This would be a gamechanger.

     

    That’s Not All

    Liberals control the mainstream media, have initiated social justice, they lower morals in America with their anti-Christian sentiment, and promote invasion with illegal immigration.  That’s not all by a longshot. Consider the increasingly violent outbursts by Liberals at protests(Antifa) as well as the insanity proposed by the activist celebrities. Acid, urine, bricks, and glass have been thrown at Republicans at protests and celebrities have called for the White House to be destroyed and Trump to be killed.

    These are seriously tumultuous times. A team of Republicans playing baseball were actually shot at and injured by some Liberal psychopath. We are seeing just the beginning of what is to come.

    An entire generation of “snowflakes” has led to the pussification of America as Liberal psychology has infiltrated the family, the schools, and even many churches. These weakminded individuals have not developed the ability to carry on constructive thinking and are indoctrinated in public schools across America. When a generation of Americans require a safe space because the word Trump is painted on a college bench – the generation has been immensely damaged.

    The methods by which Liberals are destroying America is nearly endless.

     

    What Does The Future Hold

    As we look to the mid-term COngressional elections and the 2020 Presidential election we have reason to be concerned. While the Left talks of Russia influencing elections we all know that it is the mainstream media that truly has the power to change results. Both the Deep State and the Liberal Left are well motivated and funded to battle for control of the United States government. Should Democrats take control of Congress – and win the presidency in 2020 – America as we know it is over.

    With a successful election cycle, Liberals will bring in amnesty creating millions of Democrat voters almost guaranteeing Liberal leadership for years to come. What will be their endgame be? Bigger government, strict gun control, higher taxes, greater regulation – and fewer personal freedoms.

     

    What To Do?

    The vast majority of us have little control over the issues presented above. What we can do is insulate ourselves from the negative effects of society and government. Reducing debt, moving to freedom-loving states and communities, creating secondary streams of income, and become as self-reliant as possible should be a goal for those who believe dark times are ahead.

    What else? Pray. Pray that the American citizen wakes up to what is happening and not succumb to the senseless gibberish put forth by the likes of Maxine Waters, Elizabeth Warren, and Joe Biden.

     

    Rourke


    Article References

    Lawmaker’s Seek “In God We Trust” in MN Schools

    Democrats Boo God At Convention

    Report Shows CNN Reporting Biased Against Trump

    The Naked Communist

     

  • Election’s 2018/2020 – The Division of America Continues……

    Election’s 2018/2020 – The Division of America Continues……

     

    It is often noted that America is more divided now than at any point in history – possibly including during the Civil War. Modern technology and communication methods afford people a means which to promote their beliefs without taking up arms and resorting to violence – usually. Anyone who has lived through four or more decades can reflect back on society and see that it is declining more rapidly every year. Case in point: As a teenager, I remember Olivia Newton-John released the single “Physical”. It was met with shock and horror as its suggestive lyrics awakened a generation and the upbeat song was banned on many radio stations. Compared to the music and entertainment commonly viewed today it was timid. That which was once deemed taboo ends up being accepted and normalized. This trend will continue until things such as transgenderism, pedophilia, and beastiality is no longer scoffed at but accepted and even embraced by most – or at a minimum many.

    What does this have to do with the upcoming elections in 2018 and 2020? I’m merely setting the premise that times have changed and continue to change not for the better. While much of America identify themselves as Democrat or Republican from a political perspective, reviewing Congress and its actions over the last few decades it has mattered little who ruled the White House or Congress.

    Gun Control

    At this moment in time, the Left is calling for significant gun control measures due to recent mass shootings in Las Vegas and in schools. Many Republicans – including President Trump – are providing some level of support towards more gun control. This is shocking as he ran and garnered significant support with his strong 2nd Amendment stance.

    A recent Tweet from President Trump:

    Many avid firearm enthusiasts and 2nd Amendment supporters are stating they will hold their votes and abandon President Trump and any Republican who supports any gun control measures.  This may very well amount to a Democrat majority in Congress within the next four years.

    Deficit Spending

    The recent $1.3 trillion dollar omnibus bill passed by Congress and signed by President Trump have Conservatives jumping the MAGA ship.  Conservative leaders voted against this bill due to the deficit-raising obscene level of spending as well as the ridiculous pork-barrel programs included.

    This lack of fiscal responsibility will cause many who supported him in 2016 to jump ship – and all those Republicans who voted for the massive Bill.

    Violence on the Left

    The Liberal Left have preached peace and non-violence for decades while suggesting the Right is evil with their guns. It takes only a small amount of observation to see a trend of Liberal violence. It takes very little research effort to see Liberals calling for violence – including murder – against Conservatives and Republicans. From celebrities to politicians and common folks – it is becoming more and more acceptable to promote and suggest violence against the Right. While it these suggestive comments occur on both sides – it is the Left that acts on them.

    Look at the majority of those who carry out mass shootings. Liberal. Look at the protests that turn violent. Liberals. Look at those who call for the death of Trump on a regular basis. Liberals.

    The reason for pointing out this trend toward voilence is that the Liberal side of America is becoming very motivated and active. This will contnue into the election cycles.

    Societal Division

    Abortion, religion, gun control, marijuana, transgender rights, race, immigration, foreign affairs, free speech, education, patriotism, law enforcement, etc. have people growing in numbers on opposite ends of the opinion spectrum. While the fringe groups such as the Alt-Right and Antifa are small in population their numbers are growing. Those with strong beliefs and no consideration for discussion are also growing to such an extent that the words “civil war” are being said more and more frequently.

    Time will only tell if the citizens of America can unite under some common ground. With beliefs so far apart and the lack of willingness to compromise many believe a “reset” is inevitable and needed. Whatever it’s called – the fabric of this nation is being torn apart and the question is what will it look like when it’s eventually sewed back together again.

    Summary

    Should the White House and Congress come under Democrat control over the next 4 years little will change. The Federal Debt will continue to skyrocket and the division in America will continue to grow. Some specific actions will likely take place in the area of gun control, but as history shows it matters little who is in power.

    Could this change? It could. If real Conservatives who will stand for the Constitution could be elected a new trend could be started. There are very few indications that this is a realistic possibility.

     

     

  • America

    America

     

    “Yesterday the greatest question was decided which ever was debated in America; and a greater perhaps never was, nor will be, decided among men. A resolution was passed without one dissenting colony, ”that these United Colonies are, and of right ought to be, free and independent States.”

    ~John Adams

     

  • Alert: Proof of The Communist Elite Agenda In The USA

    Alert: Proof of The Communist Elite Agenda In The USA

     

    Communism has been feared in the United States since World War I. An acceleration of this fear occurred through the 40’s and into the 1950’s as many believed that communism would spread and infiltrate the United States. Although history shows that communism declined as a domestic concern and was eradicated internally by the end of the Cold War, many believe that a communist agenda remained behind the scenes all these years.

    Look – I’m not a conspiracy theorist nor do I have a very large inventory of tin foil hats. I will say that my mind has opened to many things that just 5-10 years ago I would have called ridiculous. If you are so inclined to believe what is in this video – how does it change your perspective on prepping and politics?

    On with the video……

  • From the Desk of John Rourke – October 9th, 2017

    From the Desk of John Rourke – October 9th, 2017

     

    It appears that “bump fire” stocks and other devices that provide near full-auto performance may be banned with growing pressure from the public. Many pro-2nd Amendment Congressmen have signaled a willingness to consider gun control legislation as a result of the massacre in Las Vegas.

    Even the NRA has suggested that they would support some of these devices being restricted.

    While many of us scoff at the idea of ANY gun control – it is not surprising. Politicians operate not with what is right, wrong, or Constitutional. No – they operate and make decisions based on polls. The polls show the voting public wants SOMETHING done – even if it does nothing to stop gun violence.

    Bump-fire stocks are now selling upwards of $500-$900 each. Insane. Trigger mechanisms that provide rapid shooting and can simulate full auto are selling like hotcakes.

    Fear, the mainstream media, and politics will drive laws to be enacted that will only affect law-abiding citizens. The evil and the insane will continue to do what they do.

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    President Trump’s recent “calm before the storm” comment along with the Tweet’s below have many thinking a strike against NK is imminent.

    Then again….he may just be referring to a planned visit to Taco Bell and what will follow after that.

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    The relaxing that many prepper’s did after a surprising Presidential election is wearing off.  I am hearing from many a “feeling” that has come over them and now kicking prep’s into high gear.

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    My Vice President!!! Pence left the Indy-SF game after several SF players took a knee during the anthem. My protest against the FL continues.

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    Have a good week everyone!!

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  • Saturday’s – “What on your mind?”

    Saturday’s – “What on your mind?”

    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….

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    My turn…..

    Gen 5 Glock – while I have poked fun at Glock’s lack of innovation with their latest offering, upon further review looks like they have made some good improvements. I had a Gen 1 Glock years ago and loved it. It felt like an extension of my arm. Back then I shot at least every week.

    Gas Shortage? I am not hearing any mention of an impending gas shortage, however, I am getting information from secondary sources. Several gas stations in my area were out today. Prices have certainly gone up and are expected to rise more.

    New Radio – Picked up a QYT KT8900 Dual Band Ham Radio. This will serve as the radio for a “Commo Can” I am building. Basically a somewhat self-contained 2-meter ham radio with charge controller, antenna, and batteries. All will be in an ammo can. An external port will provide different charging methods including solar.  I’ve got the radio, charge controller, ammo can, and solar panel.

    Hurricane Irma – Currently a Cat 3. The 5-day tracking projects a path pointing to the southeast United States. Still pretty far away.

    Something for you…….

    SURVIVAL TIP OF THE DAY: Always carry a Slim Jim with you. Never know when a buddy will lock his keys in his car.

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    Your turn……

     

  • From the Desk of John Rourke – August 18th, 2017

    From the Desk of John Rourke – August 18th, 2017

     

    Pulled up most everything out of the garden except eggplants, peppers, and okra. The second round of plantings did not pan out too well. The heat and intense sun really did a number on cucumber and squash plants.

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    In my area, there are signs on the highway warning of severe traffic on Monday – due to the eclipse. I live in an area that runs right along with the best visibility for the eclipse this many will be traveling through here. I’m thinking of taking Monday off from work so I don’t need to deal with the possible congestion.

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    As of this writing, Amazon has the KMASHI 10,000mAh Battery Power Bank on sale for only $11.99. This is a heck of a bargain and as a very happy user of two of them, I just ordered a third. Perfect to have in a glove box or purse to charge phones.

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    The Urban Homestead is one of my favorite books in my survival library.

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    While everyone is fighting over statues and debating why the Civil War was fought the National Debt continues to spiral out of control towards $20 trillion with no fix in sight.

    How far we have fallen since 9/11 that America is divided over illegal immigration, history, and even responding to a country who threatens to nuke us.

    There is true evil at work here. Think for yourself. Do your research. Soul search. Consider what’s right and wrong not just easy and what is popular.

    Think like an American Patriot rather than a Sheeple.

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    Have a great weekend!!!

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

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

     

    Well, my efforts to unplug from politics for a couple weeks failed miserably. The situation in Charlottesville and pathetic responses to Trump’s comments regarding it are driving me crazy:

    “We condemn in the strongest possible terms this egregious display of hatred, bigotry and violence on many sides.”

    “Racism is evil. And those who cause violence in its name are criminals and thugs, including KKK, Neo-Nazis, White Supremacists, and other hate groups are repugnant to everything we hold dear as Americans. Those who spread violence in the name of bigotry strike at the very core of America.”

    Somehow the MSM, Liberals, and RINO’s are finding that Trump failed to appropriately respond and place blame in the events in Charlottesville.

    Unbelievable.

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    Picked up this Ganzo G-736 Axis Lock folder from GearBest.com. It is really nice. While Ganzo may not be a well-known name in America it is gaining in popularity for a very good reason – quality at a lower cost.

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    Sooooooo humid this week.

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    Iran threatening to go back to its nuclear weapons program. Wonderful.

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    “There comes a time when you must firmly choose the path you’ll take or the endless course of events will decide it for you.”

    – – – Some Guy

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  • From the Desk of John Rourke – August 10th, 2017

    From the Desk of John Rourke – August 10th, 2017

     

    SITE UPDATE: Small addition to the website. Go all the way to the bottom of the site and there is a short summary about me, a mini-version of my Instagram feed, and the cover of whatever book I am reading right now.

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    Flight time for a missile to go from North Korea to Guam = 14 minutes.

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    Completed my latest AR pistol build. Had an issue with getting the bolt catch pin inserted. It just wouldn’t go. Had to “repeal and replace” it with a new pin. I purchased some special tools off eBay to help with that installation and it went much smoother.

    Here is a pic of the completed gun…..

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    Lightweight AR Build Update: I have almost all the components to put together this latest project. This is certainly a budget build so really curious what the weight will end up being. 5 pounds is the goal but not sure how close I’ll get. Standard M4 weight at around 6.5 pounds shaving 1.5 pounds is doable but we’ll see.

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    I’ve seen many stories of people who use wood to cook and heat with – via open flame – developing respiratory issues. Stories out of Venezuela are confirming this issue as well. The constant breathing of smoke creates a raspy voice and eventually breathing issues.

    Something to consider for post-SHTF times.

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  • Failure in America: Public Education

    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 there are exceptions my experience and those of many individuals I have talked to shows that the American public school system – once into Middle School and High School levels – are flat-out terrible.

    In many areas, there is an overemphasis on sports and a serious lack of emphasis on academics. I personally know teachers that tutored current NFL players and actually took tests for them so they would pass. Grade point systems are manipulated to pass as many students as possible as lower-performing school systems receive less funding. In some school districts, a student cannot receive a zero for work not done. No – if they did not turn on one assignment, did not take one test – they would receive a 40 for the grading period. Insane.

    There is little doubt that a Liberal twist is pushed in many schools across the country. In some schools, the literal celebration of Islam is relished for being politically correct and compassionate. Somehow these educators feel elevated raising Islam up while diminishing other religions such as Christianity.

    As stated there are exceptions. There are some great schools out there. Most teachers do as good of a job as they can within the restrictions the school districts place on them. The are many students that graduate high school and are very intelligent, well rounded, and educated.

    What would I suggest? What would I change?

    To start with the video above makes so much sense. The politically correct, Liberal “no one can be offended” and “no one can be excluded” mentality has got to go. Students need to EARN that which they get. No trophy for everyone. Kids can feel satisfied they studied hard and earned a 75 rather than did nothing and received a 50.

    Respect for teachers needs to get back in the schools. If kids cannot treat adults like adults then thry can go home…period.

    Those graduating schools need to have a skill. I would change high school so that around 10th grade it is decision time.

    You will either decide to:

    • Go to college.
    • Go for public service(military, fire, law enforcement, EMS)
    • Learn a skill

    Graduating high school fully qualified to…..drop fries or operate the drive through should not be an option.

    I’ll also mention the Federal government has no business being involved in education. Where in the Constitution is education mentioned? States should handle education.

    Far too many uneducated victims of the public school system are graduating today. We should be providing a well-rounded, wholesome education to today’s youth providing them the ability to succeed – rather than just exist.

    Rourke

  • If We Don’t Fight For It, The Liberal World Order Is Going To Kill Our Way Of Life

    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. 

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    There comes a time when it becomes necessary to draw a line in the sand.  When the early settlers came to America, they were desperate to find a place where they could live in freedom.  And our Founding Fathers worked very hard to draft a Constitution that would guarantee that future generations of Americans would live in a nation where the freedom and liberty of the people were maximized.  Unfortunately, the way of life that our founders sought to establish is slowly being killed off by the progressive agenda of “the Liberal World Order”.  Just about every single element of their progressive agenda is diametrically opposed to the values and the principles that this country was founded upon.  And if they ultimately get everything that they want, our way of life will be eradicated for good.

    The term “Liberal World Order” is a phrase that is starting to be used quite frequently by the establishment.  It was used by the Washington Post to describe Barack Obama’s final speech to the United Nations, and Vice-President Joe Biden used it during his speech at the World Economic Forum in January.

    But of course it is a term that doesn’t just apply to Democrats.  Many establishment Republicans also believe in the progressive agenda of the Liberal World Order, and that is why before Trump was elected nothing ever seemed to change very much in Washington no matter who was in power.

    Sadly, the same thing is true all over the western world.  The Liberal World Order dominates most of the major political parties in just about every industrialized nation, and they are very much accustomed to getting their way.  That is one of the reasons why they hate Donald Trump with such a passion, because he is someone that they cannot fully control.

    At this point, the Liberal World Order has almost complete control of our culture.  In addition to dominating the political system, they also have a stranglehold on the media, on the entertainment world, on most large corporations, on our system of public education, and even on many of our largest religious institutions.

    In the end, their goal is not to just win elections.  I recently wrote that liberals hate “anyone that disagrees with them”, and even though they claim to be “tolerant” the truth is that they are some of the most intolerant people on the face of the planet.  When Kathy Griffin held up a bloody mock ‘decapitated’ head of Donald Trump, it really was a picture of what they want to do to our entire way of life.  They literally want to eradicate our worldview, and laws are slowly being put in place all over the western world that are moving us in that direction.

    For the true believers in the Liberal World Order, government is a weapon to be used to achieve societal dominance.  That is why so many of them are drawn to law school.  I have often referred to law school as “seminary for liberals”, because that is essentially what it is.

    Our legal system is absolutely infested with radical leftists from the top to the bottom, and that makes it a perfect tool for the left to advance their agenda.  Whether it is abortion, gay marriage or any other issue, the left often finds that the easiest way to achieve their goals is by going through the court system.

    True believers in the Liberal World Order also tend to believe that government is the answer to just about every problem.  So central governments all over the western world have just gotten bigger and bigger and bigger.

    But every time government gets bigger, we lose more freedom and liberty.

    If you will think about this you will see that I am right.  Today, there are hundreds of thousands of statutes, rules and regulations on the federal level.  If you throw in all of the statutes, rules and regulations on the state and local levels as well, that brings the total into the millions.

    Every law restricts freedom and liberty in some way.  Of course in some cases this is a very good thing.  For example, we don’t want the freedom to go around randomly murdering one another.  But we certainly do not need millions of laws.

    We are supposed to be “the land of the free”, but most Americans seem to have forgotten what that really means.  If people want the government to tell them what to do every moment of every day, they can move to Europe.  Our founders guaranteed us a nation where liberty and freedom would be maximized, and the Liberal World Order has stolen this from us.

    And of course having an enormous government is very expensive, and so we get to pay very heavily for the privilege of being oppressed.  I talk a lot about the income tax because that is one of my pet peeves, but that is only one of the taxes they hit us with.  In a previous article I listed 97 different taxes that Americans pay each year, and when everything is all said and done there are some Americans that end up handing over more than half of what they earn to various governmental entities.

    But our leaders don’t use the term “socialism” to describe what is being done to us, because the American people aren’t ready to accept that reality quite yet.

    Unfortunately, the control freaks that dominate our government always want more.  Our progressive politicians always seem to have another new tax up their sleeves, and earlier this year top Democrats in Congress proposed yet another payroll tax that would be taken directly out of our paychecks

    The Democrats plan, reintroduced in February by Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand (D, N.Y.) and Rep. Rosa DeLauro (D, Colo.), is The FAMILY Act, which would create a national fund to provide workers with two thirds of their income for up to 12 weeks, no matter where they live or work. The Democrats’ proposal would be funded by employee and employer payroll contributions, averaging less than $1.50 per week for a typical worker.

    One of the primary reasons why my wife and I originally moved up to north Idaho was because we wanted to find a place where we could live free without someone constantly telling us what to do.  But we have come to realize that eventually the Liberal World Order is just going to take over everything if we don’t fight back.  If the America that so many in previous generations fought and died to defend is going to survive, we must take action now.

    So I am calling on every man, woman and child that can hear me to engage in a new American revolution.  This isn’t a revolution with guns and bullets, but rather a non-violent cultural revolution that will be fought with votes, pens and keyboards.

    We need to clearly communicate a vision for the future of America that is based upon the values and the principles that this nation was founded upon.  Those values and principles once made us the greatest nation on the entire planet, and they can do it again.

    We also need to wrestle as much political power away from the Liberal World Order as we possibly can.  That means contesting Democrats and establishment Republicans on the federal, state and local levels.  Even capturing a seat on your local school board can make a tremendous difference, and so I am encouraging as many people as possible to become politically active.

    If we do not take a stand now, eventually there won’t be anywhere left for freedom-loving Americans and their families to go.

    Just like with the original American revolution, there are no guarantees that we will win.  At the time, very few could have imagined that the great British empire could have been defeated by a ragtag group of rebels, but it happened.  And the Liberal World Order is most definitely a formidable foe, and it will not be taken down easily.

    All that it takes for evil to triumph is for good men and women to do nothing.

    So let us be strong and courageous, and let us rise up and fight for the future of our nation.

  • VIDEO: Anonymous – They are preparing for what comes next…. (WW3 2017-2018)

    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. Will it happen? I’m no prophet and neither are they. Understanding the threats that exist both local and worldwide is key to proper preparation.

    Stay focussed my friends.

  • Antifa, Domestic Terrorism, and What Should We Do?

    Antifa, Domestic Terrorism, and What Should We Do?

    Rourke: Amoungst many preparedness and Conservative websites “Antifa” and their extremist, militant views are a frequent topic. The following was originally published over at TomBinnz.com and published here with permission. Feel free to share your thoughts.

    I’ve seen much talk about labeling Antifa a domestic terrorist organization. While I agree, that they in fact by definition are, what would the consequences of this be?

    Antifa’s stance is that Trump, and the right, in general, are fascist overlords hell bent on the destruction of freedom within the United States. Their tactics are that of fear and suppression through the use of force, but this is only part of their modus operandi. Their ultimate goal is to prove to the people that Trump is a fascist dictator. In labeling them a domestic terrorist group and treating them as such, ultimately you only strengthen their argument. Yes, we know that in fact none of what they say is true, but those in the middle of the road may not. By striking down the full power of the state upon them, you only give validity to their argument, which in turn may move some of the outliers over to their side.

    This was a tactic used with devastating precision by Samuel Adams in the lead up to the Revolutionary War. Samuel Adams wrote extensively on the tyrannical nature of the British Crown, but he didn’t stop there. At every turn, he and The Sons of Liberty baited the British into exercising their power, and in turn used that exercise of force as an example to back up his original claim. Whether or not they are fully aware of this themselves, this is the tactic Antifa is using.

    While I’ll be the first to concur that we cannot let renegade hordes of leftist burn down cities, we must be tacticians in our overall response. We must understand the enemy. We must understand their tactics and what their end game is. We must not fall into their trap, we must outwit them. We cannot afford to give them leverage.

    Antifa is using a classic tactic used throughout history to drive public opinion against those in power, our responses must be leveraged with that knowledge taken into consideration. We must do something, but our decision must be made with the full knowledge of their motives. Federal interference may ultimately play exactly into their hand.

    The method I see as working the best is the culture war. Unmask then, make fun of them, discredit them. And when they are violent, meet them with citizen groups like those in Berkeley. This way you take them down without using the State and subsequently giving validity to their argument.

    -Tom Binnz
    http://www.Facebook.com/TomBinnz

  • From the Desk of John Rourke – March 21st, 2017

    From the Desk of John Rourke – March 21st, 2017

     

    I’m probably preaching to the choir here but the increase in violence and threats since Trump’s election is telling. The level of incivility and pure hate has reached a level I have never seen. Every passing day it seems to grow to new extremes. I’m not saying anything you haven’t heard or probably have seen yourself. It just confirms to me that an American Reformation – a new Civil War – is unavoidable. The Progressives are digging in and becoming very unified. That my friends is dangerous. Very dangerous.

    10 years from now what will this country look like?

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    SAVE SOME MONEY, SHOOT SOME MORE TIP: Paper plates. Yes – use paper plates as targets. Think about it. You can buy paper plates of different sizes CHEAP! Of course, a ream of paper is the ultimate but paper plates hold up better and are round.

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    The FreePrepperEbooks.com Facebook Page is up. If you are interested head over there and Like and Share the page. Don’t forget to go over to the main site(FreePrepperEbooks.com) and subscribe to receive updates on the upcoming launch.

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    Has anyone performed any tests with Tannerite to see how long it is good once mixed?

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    Mentioned that I had a project vehicle I was buying – a 1994 Jeep Cherokee. I finally took possession of it. Now to start putting together a list of what needs to be done and get started. It’s rough but has potential.

    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!

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  • From the Desk of John Rourke – March 17th, 2017

    From the Desk of John Rourke – March 17th, 2017

     

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    FreePrepperEbooks.com will launch April 3rd, 2017 and you are invited to the party! Although things are still developing the premise of the website is to feature several free survival & preparedness ebooks daily as well as a few inexpensive ebooks worth looking at.

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    One of my goals for 2017 was to shoot every month. I’ve been destroying that goal as I have gone at least 6 times since January. Heading to my brothers this weekend and will definitely get some trigger time in.

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    Although not a strict preparedness item I had an issue with my glasses a few days ago. While driving to work one morning the left lens just fell out. Yup – I had a screw loose(no jokes!) and suddenly my vision was weird, to say the least. I pulled into a parking lot – and grabbed one of the THREE pairs of extra glasses I had in the Jeep. Yes – three. Two pairs of regular and one pair of sunglasses.

    While most people have no backups I know just how valuable glasses are to me thus I keep extra’s around – just in case.

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    Have a great weekend everyone!!! Let’s hope Lightning doesn’t get completely covered in snow up in New York as it piles up!

     

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  • From the Desk of John Rourke – March 14th, 2017

    From the Desk of John Rourke – March 14th, 2017

     

    Navy Seals and other US Special Forces have been conducting joint drills with South Korea simulating an attack on North Korea.

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    Came across this “CanCooker” at my local GS. Pretty cool take on a possible off-grid cooking method. From what I can tell it is a large pot with a tight-fitting lid that is clamped shut.  A small amount of water is added – then food is thrown in. It basically acts as an oven and a steamer. There are a variety of recipes I looked at and they sound really good kinda like a Crock Pot.

    Can Cooker, SHTF, off grid, cooking, preparedness, prepper

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    Tennessee is suing the Federal government to stop forcing the state to accept both refugee’s and the financial expenses that come with them. I like it. The more States-rights can be put out there and get the idea that if it is NOT in the Constitution then the power should go to the States the better.

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    Looks like New England is going to get totally SLAMMED with high wind’s, frigid temps, and in some places over 20″ of snow.  Be safe folks!!

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    Speaking of snow – Saturday night my area actually received a few inches. It was gone by the afternoon but was nice waking up to. Jake and Bella enjoyed it while it lasted.

     

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  • Q & A Day……

    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

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  • It’s illegal for conservatives to defend themselves: Why Michael Stickland is a political prisoner

    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 and severely beaten by an anti-Second Amendment activist. Here’s the video (that crunching sound at 0:04 is his shoulder being broken). He knew the identity of the attacker (the guy drove away and his license plate is clearly visible) but the police never got around to arresting him. His shoulder has never recovered from the beating he endured by the “peaceful protestor.”

    Learning his lesson that you can’t defend yourself without a weapon, he obtained an Oregon concealed carry permit and took extensive training on the safe use of a defensive firearm. Everyone has a right to defend themselves. What could go wrong?

    Last summer he was covering a Black Lives Matter protest and a crowd of thugs, who recognized him and shouted out his name, taunted him as he was trying to escape. Then they charged him. He drew his weapon but did not fire. Here is the video of what happened. Four police officers who saw the video said no crime was committed and Michael clearly acted in self-defense.

    He is now facing decades in prison.

    Why? Because Portland, Oregon, like many liberal-controlled cities, hates people like Michael Strickland. The trial was a total travesty with a “surprise” prosecution witness, who Michael’s attorneys were not allowed to talk to in advance, being allowed to suddenly testify after the prosecution rested its case. (I’m a lawyer and have never in my life heard of this in my entire life.)

    In my opinion, the prosecutor in Portland wants to “make nice” with Black Lives Matter and offered up Michael as a sacrifice to curry political favor. This is why I think Michael Strickland is a political prisoner. His political beliefs meant that he was prosecuted when others are not, all for the political benefit of the government. That’s the classic definition of a political prisoner. That’s Michael Strickland.

    Portland officials want to make it illegal for conservatives to defend themselves, and by throwing Michael Strickland in jail forever they have succeeded. Black Lives Matter can burn down entire sections of a city but you can’t defend yourself, and they like it that way.

    Don’t let them get away with it. Donate to Michael’s legal defense fund here.

     

     

     

  • From the Desk of John Rourke – March 7th, 2017

    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.

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    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 US dollar to be worthless – and how long would that take. A good discussion followed however, I believe the premise of the question to be false from the start.

    Hey – we all have different beliefs but as one commenter put it they had “never heard of a country declaring its currency worthless.” I haven’t either and do not see any reason why it either could happen – or would happen.

    The value of that greenish piece of paper is largely what it is because people believe in its value. While I understand the effect of supply increase causing a potential decrease in value – it has not happened recently with the US dollar. Although prices fluctuate – much of what I buy today costs similar to what I paid 10 years ago. This is true even though massive amounts of money have been pumped into the system through QE.

    While other countries have seen substantial inflation when their government massively increases the money supply I think the United States with its sheer mass and complex societal and monetary system is able to absorb the additional funds. I’m no economic expert but an increase in the money supply of close to 50% from 2006 to 2016 is significant. The effect seems to not be – at least not yet.

    Re-reading all of the above not sure I am actually getting across what I am trying to say. The bottom line is you’re not going to wake up tomorrow and find the dollars in your wallet worth nothing. It’s coming – but it’s going to take more time.

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    The new proposed healthcare plan/bill is available online. Why do I have a feeling the Republicans have totally screwed this up? I hope not. You can download it yourself HERE.

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    Anyone have any experience with Cerekote or Duracoat? Would like to get some information.

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    Here is a picture of the Vortex Crossfire II 1-4X scope I mentioned yesterday in my Patriot rifle review – with the laser on. I was able to exchange the laser and went ahead and mounted it. We’ll see if the TruGlo Micro Laser holds up. It is so tiny and lightweight I really hope it does.

    Vortex, Crossfire, optic, scope, AR-15,

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    Minimalist Living – How To

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  • From the Desk of John Rourke – March 6th, 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 make sure I understand. You’re telling me that – although this may benefit my son – if he earns a 40 in the class the school will automatically raise it to a 54?” They confirmed and I told them “that is the most insane thing I have ever heard.” The older teacher reached out and touched my arm and said she totally understands my feeling on the matter while the younger teacher had a look of extreme dissatisfaction regarding my comment.

    This is just another example of the Liberal mentality “no one can lose and everyone’s a winner.” The reality is there are winners – and losers. If my son earns a 40 – then that is what he should get. You can learn from your failures and grow as a result.

    America is sick. This is just a symptom of the spreading infection that has set in.

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    In my continuing efforts to expand 1776PatriotUSA, I installed a little piece of software that monitors my grammar and spelling. Wow – I’m terrible. For anyone that has noticed just how bad I am you should see a dramatic difference. Just trying to increase quality and consistency.

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    1776PatriotUSA.com was included in a “Top Survival Blogs” roundup where the question “What is your best survival tip in case of a disaster?” was asked. See the responses here.

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    The latest information regarding an apparent surveillance of Trump – or Trump Tower – prior to the election by the Obama administration is deeply concerning and alarming. This is HUGE however it may not even be true. I continue to be concerned about the longevity of Trump in the White House.

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    Something for you…..

    Patriotic meme, meme, patriots, patriot, 1776PatriotUSA

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    Home Built Bullet Proof

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  • From the Desk of John Rourke – March 1st, 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 our southern boarder.

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    Beretta may have lost to Sig to win the US Army’s new pistol contract but it won the 2017 Ugly Pistol of the Year contest:

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    From the “If I Could Go Back In Time” file: I wouldn’t haven’t gotten such good grades. I would have had a lot more fun.

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    I see that one of my favorite knives – the CIMA-1 Fixed Edge knife – is on sale for $22.99 and ships FREE. Use Promo Code: CONEGB and get it for $20.99. Great deal!

    CIMA, fixed edge, knife, survival, review, Gearbest

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    Weekend Homesteader – April

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  • From the Desk of John Rourke – February 28th, 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.

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    I own a Mossberg 930 Blackhawk shotgun…..and absolutely no gear for its support. I have plate carriers, vests, and LBE targeting the AR platform and backup pistols but nothing for shotguns. I need to change that.

    I’ve been looking at getting a Condor MCR4 Molle Vest, adding a couple Condor 25 Round Shell Pouch and a TAG Molle Shotgun Shell Rack. This would add up to approx 68 if all shell spots are filled and fit.

    Below is a similar setup with one missing Condor pouch.

    Condor, shotgun, shotshell, holder, LBE, plate carrier, preparedness, SHTF, survival

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    Planting time is drawing near.

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    Falling Down, movie, fed up

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  • American Reformation – There Is Reason To Be Concerned

    American Reformation – There Is Reason To Be Concerned

     

    Current events are inspiring discussions on Internet forums about the possibility that history will show we are in the beginning stages of a second civil war. The growing division in this country is alarming. I’ve discussed the entire “civil war” and “revolution” perspective before and have named what I call the coming event the American Reformation. While the recent election of outsider Donald Trump have given many hope that the government will be given back to the people, however the reality is while improvements may be made his election is triggering a new, more radical movement in the United States.

    Since 2008 the country has become more and more divided. A large percentage of the population has woken up to the destructive actions taken by our out of control government. Government has grown far too large and far too overbearing. Racial tensions have increased, political infighting is at an all time high, and journalism is dead while agenda-based reporting rues the day. If you are reading this article you already know.

    Related articles…..

    A Second Civil War or American Revolution?

    The Coming American Reformation

    Conditions During the Coming American Reformation

    The Coming American Reformation: Going Gray

    So – if Patriots have come together in such numbers that they elect a political outsider why is there not certainty that true political change will occur and the risk of an American Reformation be diminished?

    Let’s consider a few things:

    • Hillary Clinton won the popular vote by 2.1% – or 2,865,075 votes.
    • Trump won the Republican primary though he received only 44.9% of the vote – thus 55.1% voted against him.
    • Trump won 30 states while Hillary won 21 states/districts.
    • In the Republican and Democratic primaries Trump received a total of 14,015,993 votes. All those running against him? 47,288,998.

    The point is the entire country did not not get behind this political outsider in fact the vast majority of those politically active was against Trump and his message/movement. Obviously many came together to support Trump however his support was NOT a mandate as many suggest. While an outsider such as Trump certainly appears to bode well to act for us against the political establishment it does not erase the massive establishment and the Loyalist movement that is currently erupting.

    There are serious reasons to be concerned.

    Be Concerned:

    The Liberal Progressive(Loyalist) movement is becoming more and more radical, hateful, and violent.  Frequently threats of death and violence are seen all over social media. Celebrities, journalists, and even some politicians are actively promoting radical actions and violence against those who disagree with them(Patriots and often police). Folks – the division is growing and the list of incidents is growing.

    • President Obama has supported violence by lending understanding and compassion to the Black Lives Matter movement.
    • Racial tensions continued to grow throughout the past 8 years as President Obama continued to speak on numerous incidents without having all the facts and provided credence to those who felt victims were targeted due to their color.   In almost every single case Obama’s initial take on the situation turned out incorrect.
    • Riots and “protests” in Liberal areas are allowed to be violent where people are injured and even killed. Property is destroyed and local politicians order “space” to be given so that the rioters can express their “feelings”.
    • While Liberals state that Patriots “cling to their guns and religion” and promote that Trump supporters are violent – the reality is that Liberals invaded Trump rally’s and have attacked supporters on numerous occasions.
    • Anti-Patriot Liberals continue to attack Trump supporters and burn the American flag on a regular basis.
    • Look at the mass shootings that have taken place over the last 8 years. Who carried out these horrendous deeds? Psychopaths who have a Liberal ideology.
    • The anti-police movement has been supported – or at a minimum condoned – widely by the Progressive/Loyalist movement.
    • The Mainstream Media(MSM) has blatantly misrepresented facts and under-reported stories that were either critical of the Progressive movement or positive towards Conservatives/Patriots.
    • ….there are many more.

    To sum it up Loyalists are becoming more and more hateful and violent. The recent post-inauguration protests and riots as well as the Women’s March is a perfect example of this.  It is only a matter of time before more conflict and violence erupts.

    WARNING: The video below contains profanity.


    What the Future Holds:

    Awaiting us in the future is a growing trend of division between Patriots and Loyalists. Loyalist groups, special interests, and politicians will stop at nothing to further their agenda’s. The 1st Amendment will come under attack. The 2nd Amendment will come under attack. The Left will begin to embrace the 2nd Amendment for themselves in an effort to “arm up” against the “Alt-Right”. Social justice and alternative logic will be used to label Patriots as racist, sexist, homophobes, hate mongers who want to hurt children and old people. The MSM will be the tool used to brainwash the populace.

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    “Protests” at UC Berkeley  – protesting against Conservative speaker Milo Yiannopoulos.

    Predictions:

    • Civil disorder and prejudice against Patriots will become more commonplace as time goes on.
    • Sophisticated cyber attacks and hacking against Patriot-friendly political targets.
    • Protests and riots will grow in frequency.
    • Armed confrontations will become more commonplace etween Loyalists and Patriots.
    • Mass disruptions to transportation routes and public venues
    • Blatant media bias against Patriots will become more widespread.
    • Direct violence against Patriots resulting in serious injury and death.
    • A massive campaign to take back Congress and the White House in 2020.

    Pre-Election Social Media Postings

    Conclusion:

    Things are unpredictable and happening fast. No one knows precisely what the future holds. What is certain the Loyalist will stop at nothing to gain power and attempt to create an America very much different than what the Founders intended. To what extent these Progressives will go is not fully known. They are organized, well funded – and extremely motivated.

    We must respond by preparing for what awaits. We must be politically active and support Constitution-supporting politicians at every level of government. We must spread the word and bring others into the fold to increase our numbers.

    We must know that we are on the right side.

    Rourke

  • Video: The Violent Unraveling of the LEFT: Get Ready!

    Video: The Violent Unraveling of the LEFT: Get Ready!

     

    The Patriot Nurse comes unraveled in her discussion of how the Left is becoming more radical and violent and what a possible future may bring us. She does an excellent job providing specific examples of how those that accuse American Patriots of being the hate mongers and having violent tendencies – when reality is quite different.

    Finishing her discussion with logical advice on how to counter this growing movement and potential threat.

    My Take: She is right on the money.  The survival of our country has been and is continuing to be threatened not only by those with a different opinion on fundamental political beliefs but by those who wish to extinguish anyone who doesn’t believe what they believe. The Patriot Nurse comments something about she has no desire to work with or to compromise with these radical Progressives. I agree. Right is right – and wrong is wrong. We should not willingly compromise to a wrong position. Period.

     

     

  • From the Desk of John Rourke – January 30th, 2017

    From the Desk of John Rourke – January 30th, 2017

     

    It’s disappointing to hear a segment of Trump supporters bail on him over one issue or even two as they disagree with Trump’s handling of certain issues. No one is perfect and there will be no President that does everything that everyone will agree with. Let’s have some perspective and realistic vision.

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    Cyberterrorism and hacking is a growing concern. Just this month hackers interrupted Washington, DC closed-circuit police camera systems.  Reports are common that banks, businesses, and people are getting hacked. Due to how frequent this occurs it fails to get the notoriety which they once received.

    What will happen should a nuclear power station or major electrical power station get hacked?

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    My stippling work continues onto another PMAG. This time a much more aggressive and effective pattern. Sharing with a few group members impression was positive but felt it was too aggressive. I don’t think so at all. The difference grasping ability is significant and tearing a mag from a chest rig is much more positive. Imagine a hand covered in slimy blood – the stippling would make a huge difference. Skateboard tape would assist as well.

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    We’ve almost got one month down for 2017. So far things going well on my end. Good time to take a look at your goals and objectives and adjust as needed.

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    Something for you……

  • President Donald Trump Inauguration Speech

    President Donald Trump Inauguration Speech

     

    In case you missed it here is President Trumps  speech he made after being sworn in. I found it to be uplifting and just what I was hoping he would say. Confident. Inspiring, Positive. Non-politically correct.

    Here you go…..

     

     

  • Was buying a bunch of magazines prior to the election bad?

    Was buying a bunch of magazines prior to the election bad?

     

    The sales of guns, ammo, and magazines was massive prior to the election. Most of us thought Killary was going to contaminate the Oval Office for sure and along with that the risk of significant gun control measures was high. Hey – I’m not disappointed! Gun control seems to be way down the list of things to be concerned about. With that said – a question:

    Was buying a bunch of magazines prior to the election bad?

    Absolutely not. It’s risk versus reward. No one knows the future and what the anti-gun crowd will be able to accomplish. What I do know is we have a reprieve. Take advantage.

    The future remains uncertain in so many ways.

    Rourke

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    The Prepper’s Drone…..

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  • Video: “A Time for Choosing” by Ronald Reagan

    Video: “A Time for Choosing” by Ronald Reagan

     

    Amazing how relevant this video sounds today. Not a lot to say about the video – it stands for itself.

    Well worth watching by every American Patriot:

    Clearance, Closeout, & Overstock Sale

  • From the Desk of John Rourke – December 20th, 2016

    From the Desk of John Rourke – December 20th, 2016

     

    Still working on my New Year Resolutions/2017 Goals and Objectives – take your pick on terminology. Considering not just the next year but the next 10 years. Can’t explain it but life is at a pivotal point. Maybe it is my age – not sure. Regardless putting more effort in this year than the last few.

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    Reader DH mentioned he is considering taking a Max Velocity firearms training course next year. Approx 6 hours away it is not out of the question for me to attend as well. I a overdue for more training.

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    Went and saw the new Star Wars movie – Rogue One. Pretty good. Not fantastic but pretty good.

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    A major goal of 2017 is to increase my wife and I’s secondary sources of income. I am expanding on some eBay sales and she sells a variety of etched glass and custom t-shirt products. She is looking at custom embroidery as well.

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    It’s not uncommon to see video’s on Facebook and Instagram of video’s where someone uses a gun in self defense. Almost every single one of these are from other countries. Here’s the deal – in almost all of these the person defending themselves pulls a gun – the person runs away and then the “victim” starts shooting. In most situations in the US the shooter would be charged.

    When the threat is not longer present the gun owner cannot just shoot the person. Reading he comments everyone will be bragging about how they would do the same.

    Using a gun in self defense is no joke.

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    The EC voted overwhelmingly for Trump to be President. These snowflakes losing their minds over it and having emotional breakdowns need to go find some coloring books, play with some play dough, hug a teddy bear – and wear a safety pin. Holy crap!

     

     

  • 2 STATES IN THE MIDDLE OF AMERICA

    2 STATES IN THE MIDDLE OF AMERICA

    The following was sent in by JohnP. I cannot vouch for the complete accuracy or the exact age of this piece. It is an excellent narrative showing the contrast between Liberal and Conservative belief systems when applied in the real world. The results to those who understand the difference are not surprising:

    Illinois & Oklahoma : I thought these two states made for an interesting contrast.
    The first part is about Illinois and the second part is about Oklahoma !

    PART 1 – Illinois“A State with No Republicans”!

    Some interesting data on the ‘state’ of the State of Illinois …
    There are more people on welfare in Illinois than there are people working.

    Chicago pays the highest wages to teachers than anywhere else in the U.S.
    Their average pay is $110,000/year. Their pensions average 80-90% of their income.

    Wow, are Illinois and Chicago great or what?
    Be sure to read till the end.  I’ve never heard it explained better.
    Perhaps the U.S. should pull out of Chicago ?

    Body count:
    In the last six months, 292 killed (murdered) in Chicago .
    221 killed in Iraq ; AND Chicago has one of the strictest gun laws in the entire US.

    Here’s the Chicago chain of command:

    President: Barack Hussein Obama.
    Senator: Dick Durbin.
    House Representative: Jesse Jackson Jr.
    Governor: Pat Quinn.
    House leader: Mike Madigan.
    Atty. Gen.: Lisa Madigan (daughter of Mike).
    Mayor: Rahm  Emanuel.
    All of the leadership in Illinois are 100% Democrats.

    Thank you for the combat zone in Chicago .
    Of course, they’re all blaming each other.
    Can’t blame Republicans; there aren’t any!

    Let us get ALL the  facts out while we are at it:

    The Chicago school system is rated one of the worst in the country.
    Can’t blame Republicans; there aren’t any!

    The State pension fund is $78 Billion in debt; the worst in the country.
    Can’t blame Republicans; there aren’t any!

    Cook County ’s (Chicago ) sales tax is 10.25% — highest in country.
    Can’t blame Republicans; there aren’t any!

    This is the political culture that Obama comes from in Illinois .
    And he is going to ‘fix’ Washington politics for us?

    George Ryan is no longer Governor; he is in prison.

    He was replaced by Rob Blagojevich who is also in prison.

    And Representative Jesse Jackson Jr. resigned and he and his wife are both in prison.

    The Land of Lincoln , where our Governors and Representatives make our license plates.

    As long as they keep providing entitlements to the population of Chicago, nothing is going to change, except the state will go bankrupt before the country does.

    “Anybody who thinks he can be happy and prosperous by letting the Government take care of him better take a closer look at the
    American Indian.”

    Don’t forget Detroit , another great example of a Democratic empire.

    With all the bad news, there may still be hope, so let’s go to:

    PART  2- Oklahoma!!

    OKLAHOMA
    – may soon have plenty of new residents!

    THIS IS REALLY INTERESTING, AND TRUE…  PLEASE READ IT!

    Oklahoma is the only state that Obama did not win even one county in the last election…
    While everyone is focusing on Arizona’s new law, look what Oklahoma has
    been doing!!!

    Oklahoma law passed, 37 to 9, an amendment to place the Ten Commandments on the front entrance to the state capitol.
    The feds in D.C., along with the ACLU, said it would be a mistake.
    But hey, this is a conservative state, based on Christian values… HB 1330 so guess what… Oklahoma did it anyway.

    Oklahoma recently passed a law in the state to incarcerate all illegal immigrants and ship them back to where they came from unless they want to get a green card and become an American citizen.  They all scattered.  HB 1804.  This was against the advice of the Federal Government, and the ACLU — they said it would be a mistake but guess what..
    Oklahoma did it anyway.

    Recently OK passed a law to include DNA samples from any and all illegals to the Oklahoma database, for criminal investigative purposes. Pelosi said it was unconstitutional – SB 1102. Guess what…
    Oklahoma did it anyway.Recently Oklahoma passed a law, declaring Oklahoma as a Sovereign state, not under the Federal Government directives.
    Joining Texas , Montana , and Utah as the only states to do so.More states are likely to follow:  Louisiana, Alabama, Georgia, the Carolinas,
    Kentucky,Missouri, Arkansas, West Virginia,
    Mississippi and Florida. Save your confederate money; it appears the South is about to rise up once again.
    HJR 1003The federal Government has made bold steps to take away our guns.
    Oklahoma, a week ago, passed a law confirming people in this state have the right to bear arms and transport them in their vehicles.
    I’m sure that was a setback for the criminals.  The Liberals didn’t like it,
    but… Guess what…  Oklahoma did it anyway.Just this month, the state has voted and passed a law that ALL drivers’ license exams will be printed in English and only English and no other language.  They have been called racist for doing this, but the fact is that ALL of the road signs are in English only. If you want to drive in Oklahoma , you must read and write English. Nothing could
    be more simple. By the way, the Liberals don’t like any of this either. Guess what… who cares… Oklahoma is doing it anyway.

    If you like it, pass it on.  If you don’t, then delete it…

    Thanks!