John Schneider, aka Bo Duke from the tv series Dukes of Hazard, comments on the 2020 Presential Election.
Calm response using logic and commonsense.
One disagreement I’ll have with John is his opinion that we should just wait. Protesting is as American as apple pie. If I get my chance I will voice my concerns, my outrage, and demand action. I will stand on a street, waving an American flag – and state my grievance. Looking for opportunities now.
Rourke
I felt the need to further comment on the rapidly changing events involving chemical weapons, Syria, the United States – and Russia. There is a lot of information being put out there and much of it is not based in fact. Assumptions are being made, news stories from years ago mentioned as if they happened yesterday – and conspiracy theories promoted as fact.
I’m not going to pass on a bullet point list of “facts”. Everyone should perform their own research and develop and educated opinion rather than one built on something read on Facebook.
Here’s my opinion(like everything else on this website):
The evidence is overwhelming that Assad attacked his own people using chemical weapons…..again. I do not believe that President Trump – who was not one to promote military engagement overseas – would send 59 Tomahawk cruise missiles into Syria without solid proof that Assad was involved. If someone does not believe that – well, there is not much I can say on that. I’m just passing on what I believe.
I’ve gone online and watched the horrendous footage of men, women, and children suffering from the most recent chemical attack earlier this week. Piles of bodies being stacked while relatives look for family members. Witnesses reporting on the attack itself seeing the bombs falling from the sky. What a nightmare.
The responsibility of what is happening right now falls squarely on the hands of the previous administration. Obama drew his “red line in the sand” and Assad crossed it without severe repercussions. Assad crossed the line once again this week and Trump made a statement. That statement was made not just to Syria but to North Korea, China, Russia, and the rest of the world.
Are we going to end up in a conflict with Russia? Over an assclown like Assad? I don’t think so.
The facts are out there. Research for yourself and use multiple sources – domestic and overseas. In the end, cover your own arse and prepare as you know you should.
Have a good weekend.
Rourke
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…..
Inauguration Day. I pray that Trump is able to effectively institute a good percentage of his policies and prove the naysayers wrong. No doubt this is a pivotal time in history. Time will tell the true tale of his success and failure. I’ll tell you one thing – I am loving the sound of “former” President Barack Obama.
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Picked up some Monarch 45ACP ammunition – 300 rounds. Price was $13.99 a box. Really wasn’t on ,y radar but couldn’t pass up a great deal.
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Looks like some really cool stuff is being shown at the SHOT Show. Wish they would host it on the east coast. Glad to see Stag Arms back in business. My Stag AR has been a phenomenal rifle for years.
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Watched The Equalizer with Denzel Washington for about the 16th time. Great movie.
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If you are on Instagram please go follow me and shoot me a message letting me know. I will be doing some live stream events on IG soon.
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Latest picture of Jake and Bella hanging out in the backyard……
There are many reasons why so many love their Kindle and Amazon Fire tablets. One huge advantage is you could literally go years without every buying a book to read as there are tons of free eBooks available. Don’t have a Kindle or Fire? No problem. There are apps that can be installed on most any cell phone or computer for free. No excuses!
Today’s Freebies
SURVIVAL GUIDE! Bug Out Bag Basics
NOTE: If you see a free Kindle book that your interested in get it now. Prices change often and there is no way to tell how long the book will remain free. Before purchasing a free Kindle book on Amazon make certain the book is still free by making sure the price is $0.00. If it lists a price or says “read for free” or has a price for prime members the book is not free anymore.
Finished my first stippling job. I was exceedingly detailed and it turned out great. I would estimate about 2 hours on this one PMAG. Worth it? Sure. The level of gripping surface is greatly enhanced. Will I do all my mag’s? Nope. Too time consuming however I am experimenting with different patterns that take less time. Remember it is function over cosmetic appearance.
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I considered taking Friday off to stay at home and watch the Inauguration. Likely will just watch or listen to it at work. For my locale I’m not concerned about violence or massive protects. It may happen in Washington and other areas around the country. There is no doubt radical and violent factions exist to disrupt events around the Inauguration and the Trump presidency.
Check out this video:
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I’ve been putting back some gasoline and all I have are plastic gas cans. I need to change this and purchase all metal 5 gallon cans. There are a variety of outlets for this but most are extremely expensive. Surplus cans are rarely found at least for decent prices. Tractor Supply has some however they are in excess of $40.
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Part of my household secondary stream of income – my wife has started a business selling custom vinyl decals, t-shirts, and glass etching. No website yet everything is through Facebook. Pretty cool stuff. Below is a vinyl graphic for a Yeti cup.
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3 more days…….
There are many reasons why so many love their Kindle and Amazon Fire tablets. One huge advantage is you could literally go years without every buying a book to read as there are tons of free eBooks available. Don’t have a Kindle or Fire? No problem. There are apps that can be installed on most any cell phone or computer for free. No excuses!
Today’s Freebies
Surviving a Disaster: Evacuation Strategies and Emergency Kits for Staying Alive
Guns and Ammunition for Survival
Bug Out Bag: What Should A Prepper Pack
America’s Sunset: A Post Apocalyptic Fight for Survival
NOTE: If you see a free Kindle book that your interested in get it now. Prices change often and there is no way to tell how long the book will remain free. Before purchasing a free Kindle book on Amazon make certain the book is still free by making sure the price is $0.00. If it lists a price or says “read for free” or has a price for prime members the book is not free anymore.
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.
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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!
It is being reported all over the Internet and I have have heard it from preparedness industry leaders: The Preparedness Movement is becoming a thing of the past. Much like the survivalist movement in the late 80’s the preparedness movement changing – with former followers exiting.
“Why?” you ask……
Trump. Yes- Donald Trump’s election to the Presidency has generated turmoil in the preparedness community. The unbelievable hope and positive expectations looking toward the future has many prepper’s believing that “everything will be just fine” and ceasing their preparedness efforts.
Hey – I understand their thinking. I really do. I was so certain that Hillary was going to be elected and that it would be the final blow to our Republic I was investing large sums of money in specific supplies just before the election with plans for more afterwards. With the announcement of her loss I found myself in a state of shock – and wondering what to do next. My sense of urgency had been replaced with a giant sigh of relief and hope as well.
Is this hope and relief unfounded? I don’t think so. I believe Trump is going to provide a positive change for this country. I also believe that there are forces at work against him. The Liberal Left and others who are responsible for leading this country astray will not just sit by. No – they are developing a plan to get back in power and continue on where Obama has left off.
Has my prepping changed due to Trump’s election? Absolutely!
Regarding the American Reformation/Economic Collapse/Civil War/Revolution/Fill In The Blank we have been given a reprieve. How much? Hard to say not knowing. I believe it is still coming so I will take advantage of the gift of time.
There are lots of other threats existing that make preparedness simply common sense. Localized and personal economic hardship, civil unrest, terrorism, pandemic, war, EMP, harsh winter storms, etc. all continue to be a possibility for almost all of us.
For me – it is the unknown that drives my preparations.
Rourke
I received the following via email from AlertsUSA:
Beginning Wednesday, AlertsUSA subscribers were notified of anti-Trump protests underway in cities across the US, including New York, Boston, Philadelphia, Chicago, San Fran & Seattle. The protests expanded to numerous other cities on Thursday and Friday nights, with mostly college-aged social justice warriors pouring into the streets to disrupt traffic, harass, and in many locations, setting fires and destroying storefronts.
On Thursday night in Portland, OR, thousands of demonstrators gathered in the city center area and smashed shop and car windows, threw firecrackers, attacked police and set rubbish piles ablaze. Police declared a riot, deployed tear gas and made 26 arrests.
In many cities these protests are not spontaneous, but planned events seeded with paid protesters. Doubters can visit the Craigslist and Backpage websites for major cities, as well as popular social media platforms, and see the help wanted ads for themselves. They are usually listed under the Community section.
Anger over Donald Trump’s election has also resulted in a large wave of calls for his assassination appearing on a variety of social media platforms including Twitter and Facebook. Singer Marilyn Manson released a music video this week featuring him beheading a figure who looks like Donald Trump, and online video sites such as YouTube have numerous videos of Trump supporters being viciously attacked (see this, this and this).
AlertsUSA cautions readers that these protests are expected to continue and even expand between now an Inauguration Day. You are well advised to choose your words and battles wisely. The political left is enraged and unpredictable.
To the extent that I could possibly understand the actions of these individuals – what I do know is these people are dangerous. Regardless of the fact they are considered Liberals gun usage is not something that can be ruled out. The complete lack of morals provides them the perspective that anything allowing the arrival to their goal is fair game.
The big question is how many will resort to these tactics – and worse – and how far will they go.
Make America Great Again – will not be easy.
Rourke
The shock from the election is still with me. I took Wednesday off as I expected Hillary to win and with that knowledge I wanted to reflect on what it all would mean. I really didn’t know what to do with myself other than watch the news and take it all in.
Reading the comments from yesterday I agree with a point made – the fight for this country is far from over. I am very active on Instagram and the response from Liberals and #NeverTrump people is disappointing – and telling.
I posted the following……
“America has spoken. Regardless of our differences lets come together as Americans and become that great country that saved the world from evil multiple times and be that shining beacon of freedom and democracy we once were.”
Here are a few responses:
“U people loving trump started a world war 3 and minority wise we are screwed”
“Saved the world from evil?! HAH please, you created the evil in the world , tou destroyed many countrys .. you an you…”
“Funny – Trump and Hitler have the same policies.”
“Don’t worry – someone will take him out.”
“F**k you!!!!”
“You are the reason why there should be some kind of test to be able to vote. Only an idiot would vote for evil like Trump.”
“The Democrats in Congress will do everything they can to stop Trump from changing anything.”
There were several more I deleted and blocked the people due to their extreme vile and hateful words. There have been lots of positive comments as well however these negative ones in response specifically to what I wrote is concerning. From a preparedness perspective and a look at the “revolution of change” that Trump wants – it is not going to met with open arms from the Liberal left. No – they will do everything they can to impede progress, create stagnation, and make Trump look bad so he can be replaced in 2020.
Folks – these upcoming times could be very trying and dangerous. Trump is not a miracle worker and he does not have all the answers. His election to the Presidency certainly should not stop people from prepping. We have foreign enemies and domestic ones that could create turmoil and change the way we live our lives.
Regardless of those on the Left and their twisted perspective and the complete lack of true honest media reporting I have hope. It has been a long time – but it’s there.
Rourke
I had quite a different post scheduled to publish this morning – and I will gladly delete it and admit that I have been wrong for months. Donald Trump has been elected President of the United States by the American people – and it wasn’t even close.
I pray that America can be united to move forward in the world and once again become that shining beacon of hope, freedom, and democracy. This Republican Congress needs to stand behind the leader which America has placed in office to get the job done – regardless of how loudly the naysayers scream.
What a night!
Moving forward……..
Rourke
NOTE: Well folks I just realized this never posted Sunday – so here it is on Tuesday.
Nothing.
Nada. Zilch.
Really did not get anything done preparedness-wise this past week. Hey – it happens. Goals are still there and will pick up where I left off this week and drive forward.
NOTE: Hillary’s case is being reopened by the FBI. Could it turn the tide for the election? Maybe. I am hopeful but realistic. The sheeple following her ignore so much already I suspect this will not make much difference. Let’s hope!!
OK people – how about you?
What prepping have you done over the last week?
Rourke
With the latest insanity surrounding the 2016 Presidential election it’s over for Trump. Not that he was any miraculous savior but I was at least hoping his election to the White House would have bought us more time. President Hillary Clinton is all but assured.
The outrage over Trumps lewd comments is justified however let’s have a little perspective here. Trump said bad things while Liberal politicians do bad things – and get a pass. Look at the evil which Obama and Hillary have promoted. Obama admitted to smoking pot and using cocaine – for Liberals “no problem”. Hillary defended a child rapist and laughed about about it – Liberals “no problem”. Bill Clinton committed rape and adultery – Liberals “no problem”.
For those that say the entire system is corrupt and voting is a waste of time I would have to say after this election I will agree. I do believe Trump was different and an outsider – thus the reason the Republican establishment is against him, Libertarians are against him, and the Democratic establishment is against him.
Hillary Clinton’s election will be the final nail in the coffin for this country.
So – what do we do? I can tell you I will be done with politics. Many would say that decision is well overdue. So be it. With the political landscape changing and the increasing division within this country “going gray” is a prudent course of action. We’ll discuss that more later. “Fred” recently commented – “Keep prepping …….and focus on local elections and what local politicians can do to screw you.”
Sounds good to me.
Rourke
Rourke: The following is a slightly edited and expanded version of a comment response I wrote up a few days ago. Figured I would share with everyone.
Trump is NOT a politician and is no different today than 30 years ago. He says things like most of us do – no political correctness and sometimes words come out differently than intended. Hillary and the rest of the corrupt crew in Washington are groomed for years on how NOT to answer questions, maneuver around answers in order to provide information to fit their agenda, and spin.
Trump does not do that or at least not well.
Initial impressions from some of his colorful comments are “I can’t believe he just said that!” but then take a look at what he said. Often there is truth there and we are just not used to hearing it. So – he makes a side comment about 2nd Amendment people maybe being able to take care of those involved in gun confiscation. THE MEDIA FREAKS!!! Yet this is the absolute truth and I and numerous others have written and theorized that if government came to take our guns there would be a 2nd American Revolution. He spoke the truth and was politically incorrect. Oh well.
The crazy thing is others do it and the MSM hides it. Look it up – Biden suggests that if Obama tried to take his shotgun Biden would pull out his other guns. Where was the MSM reporting Biden was threatening to shoot Obama. Hillary in 2008 speaks in a manner that some say she was suggesting Obama would be assassinated. That’s not what she meant but if Trump said the same thing today the MSM would be all over it.
The “Republican Leaders” that are against him are all part of the same corrupt Washington group that Hillary is in = the establishment. This is the same establishment on both sides that say that the budget should be balanced, that the debt reduced, that immigration needs to be resolved, and that our dear, poor children need the best education in the world. What do we get? None of the above.
Trump is different. Period.
BUT – he will not win. He will not win because far too many people fail to understand what is really going on. They fail to understand that Hillary is the epitome of evil. She is totally out for herself and for power and feels no sense of Patriotism. She worships communists, socialists, and baby killers. She laughs at getting a child rapists off and tears down her husband’s sexual victims yet gets on TV and says victims of sexual abuse need to be believed.
The future of this country is truly at stake as the Supreme Court will receive several new members over the next 4-8 years and if Hillary is appointing them it’s all over. Freedom and Liberty will become a thing of the past while fluid genders and fluid race will be the norm. Today I am John…..tomorrow? Who knows – maybe Janice.
Lastly – if by some miracle Trump is elected which I do not believe will happen – he is but one man. You have an entire Congress tainted with corruption and greed. How will any changes be implemented? How will laws be passed?
Congress can only be convinced to cooperate if the public got involved and took to the streets to support him. That, my friends, isn’t going to happen when the vast majority of American’s will only take to the streets to look for cartoon characters.
I need a beer.
…….or 12.