It’s coming. Like dark clouds off in the distance slowly moving across the horizon. Flashes of light signal the impending danger along with deep growling booms. There’s a storm coming. Everyone knows it.
The exact trigger is unknown. The circumstances which cause the commonly referred “SHTF” to occur is somewhat unimportant. The precise conditions which will exist cannot be determined but they can be somewhat predicted. What will the conditions of the American Reformation be like? Good topic for future article.
The American Reformation is already underway and has been for some time. How much longer before conditions exist much like what is read about in “prepper fiction” and discussed on internet forums? Hard to say. We have been on a slow and steady decline for years and now the degrading of America is accelerating with each passing day. Things are getting worse.
Over the coming weeks and months a discussion regarding The American Reformation will continue. We will explore things such as:
- How did we arrive at this point?
- Becoming the “Gray Man”
- Steps to Preparing
- The economic impact
- Networking for the American Reformation
- Involvement of Military and law enforcement
- Critical skills and training
- Who is the enemy?
- and more
It is important to understand this is a serious turning point. I would be amiss if I didn’t mention that discussing some of these topics potentially could attract unwanted attention. No doubt from my various endeavors attention is already there. If things go the way I fear I’ll keep going as long as possible. It is important to get this information out there. It is important that each and every one of you do your part not only for yourself – but for your family and people you care for. Bring people into your circle. Network with others. Get serious. Build a team……now.
The Population During the American Reformation
While there are theories as to what will happen when it all comes crashing down many believe we are in for a 2nd civil war or another American revolution. What is coming will be a combination of both.
This country is made up primarily of four different groups – Patriots, Loyalists, the Undecided, and the Oblivious. Author Glen Tate coined these terms while describing the American population in his book series 299 Days. The events which will make up the American Reformation will involve these four groups.
Patriots – Patriots are those who believe in the Constitution and the founding principles which this country was created. They believe that the United States is more than a country – it’s an idea. Freedom, liberty, and personal responsibility. Patriots are willing to stand up for what they believe in. Most Patriots are Christians. The United States is made up of only about 5% of Patriots.
Loyalists – Loyalists are those who depend on and are loyal to government. They believe big government has a responsibility to take care of the people rather than people being responsible for themselves. The Constitution is often considered outdated by Loyalists. Loyalists make up close to 10-15% of the population.
Undecided – These folks don’t really care about politics. They often sit back and watch the show and just go along with whatever happens regardless of how they personally feel about an issue. This group represents the majority of the populace. The Undecided make up 50%-60% of the population.
Oblivious – The Oblivious are those who care more about what is on TV and when the latest cell phone will be released than their own country. The oblivious range from young to old with varying distractions keeping them preoccupied. Most criminals and those with opportunist criminal intent are in this group. Ignorance runs wild through this segment of the population. Go to your local Wal-Mart to discover the very definition of “oblivious”. They make up approx 20-25% of the country.
The coming war – and yes it will be a war – will include multiple sides made up of these four groups. Patriots will be targeted by the government – and Loyalists. The Undecided will often go for whatever side is winning – or makes things the easiest. The Oblivious will only care if their modern conveniences and precious caffe’ lattes are interrupted – or if there are opportunities to take advantage of. The Oblivious are extremely dangerous.
It does not take much imagination to see these four groups in today’s society. Liberal’s are Loyalists while Conservatives and Tea Party members are Patriots. A growing segment of those receiving entitlements such as food stamps and welfare are the Oblivious. The Undecided? Most everyone I meet are part of this group. They pay little attention to politics and largely feel voting – whether for local, state or national – is a waste of time. They can however be convinced with facts and logic to become Patriots – or Loyalists when using fantasy and emotion.
While this piece may not contain any substantive “how to” information it is important to get an understanding who will be involved. Consider your friends, family, co-workers – what group do they fall into? Can you pull those who are Undecided away from the Dark Side to the Light?
Up next……”Conditions During the American Reformation“.
Rourke
“Patriot”
My late husband told me some 25 years ago, that the next Civil War would be the “haves” against the “have nots”. He was referring to the people on the Government dol and the ones who think the Government is the answer to everything against the ones who believe in self sufficiently and self determination. The ones who think the Government should just be in the background and get out of our way.
You can see the manifestation of this in the way the people are taking sides in this election. They are revealing themselves for which side they will be on. I am using this info to know who will stand with me and who I need to keep a watchful eye on.
The time is drawing closer. Keep prepping!
Thanks shiloh1973. You’re right with being able to see people based on this election. It’s tough. I know some very smart people who are fully for Hillary. I know some others that are totally anti-Trump and will not be voting. Revealing.
thought you should see this. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lDUwXFvTJfA
Thanks for the video. Unfortunately there are too few Americans that have the vision and perspective to get the right folks into the right positions to make a difference.
I think that a lot of Americans just do not know or care how close we are to losing our country. They have their heads stuck in their phones and believe everything the see on FOX and CNN. We have a lot of work cut out for us regardless of who wins the election.
“The death of the contemporary forms of social order ought to gladden rather than trouble the soul. But what is frightening is that the departing world leaves behind it not an heir, but a pregnant widow. Between the death of one and the birth of the other, much water will flow by, a long night of chaos and desolation will pass.”
–Alexander Herzen, 1850
It’s ironic that you start this series today. The quote above is a lead in for a documentary Mauldin Economics is sponsoring a documentary in partnership with George Friedman. The documentary is entitled “Crisis and Chaos: Are we Moving Toward World War 111.” I’ve read a lot of Friedman’s stuff and he is spot on.
Additionally, today on the Horn News post, “[Exclusive] 21st century censorship has come to America” it was revealed the various organizations involved in silencing the conservative voice. For instance, have you heard anything of the Tea Party lately? What about Oathkeepers?
John, I think your series will be very informative in the coming weeks and I look forward to it.
Thanks Oren for all the info. I have thought more than once that I rarely hear of the Tea Party anymore.
I don’t know if most Patriots are Christians but I don’t think the Founders made that a condition for patriotism. Nonchristians and Nonbelievers make up a lot of people in this country and they are also Patriots.
Fred – the Founders did not make that a condition of Patriotism. I am just making the case that most – but certainly not all – Patriots are Christians.
Actually they DID make it a condition of patriotism. George Washington said the two could not be separated. And John Adams said that this form of government was only good for a Christian people it was not adequate for the governance of any other. GO read the writings of the founders and you will see them full of the parallelism between Christianity and the country they were establishing. Even Ben Franklin the least Christian of the founders pointed the other toward the need for prayer as they began the Constitutional Congress not saying you cannot be a patriot if your not a Christian, but even the non Christians in their day would have been considered Christian by today’s standards and they recognized the need for the Christian foundation of this country. All sorts of source documents to support this if you are brave enough to seek the truth.
Thanks Jake.
Gave copies of this to five co-workers. They don’t consider themselves “preppers” but I know they all have weapons, watch the daily happenings in this crazy world and are always ready for foul weather. Like I said they don’t THINK they are “preppers”. Everyone gave me a positive comment and a couple asked “who is this Rourke guy?” May be getting some more followers. People ARE waking up. Hope it’s in time. Doing my best to guide the sheeple a little at a time.
That’s awesome Gunner. Would like to hear if it turns into anything positive.
“Conservatives and Tea Party members are Patriots”
If that is the case I think it is more like 20 to 30 percent and not 5 percent.
I hope your right.
I had read this several times asking myself where I fit into the descriptions and I believe I fall firmly into the Undecided camp – I’m a survivalist, nothing more, nothing less. I’ve associated first hand with all four descriptions/groups, I see the pros and cons of each. But JR, you’re missing a group, a very deadly group – the Opportunists. They are the ones who will come out of the woodwork to take people from each of those groups and use them for their own perverse plans, to turn them against each other or against themselves for their own goals. Look at the different groups, blogs, media, who are trying to sell fear, for you to bow to their views, to buy their items to protect you & family against ‘them’, Their goal is to become wealthy and powerful – opportunists fuel the flames of the coming anarchy.
jh – you might be correct however I lump those you describe into the Oblivious group. As mentioned criminals – and those with criminal intent – are Oblivious. But – I could have added that group as well. Good point. I think I will edit the original post slightly to point this out.
Your four groups are an oversimplification. Patriotism is a perspective based on a fantasy
Well Rex we can disagree on that one. Oversimplification maybe but Patriotism is not based on fantasy. The feelings that many of us have when we see the American flag raised and the anthem played – knowing that many sacrificed all for the freedom we have – is no fantasy.
Regardless of the names you give the factions there is division in our country. I would say that the two largest are represented by those who think change for the sake of change is good and those who don’t.
When we’re young we have no historical perspective and tend to experiment with our lives. As we grow older we realize that not all is broken and some values are timeless for good reason.
Still, caution must be exercised. Not all that is called conservative is healthy for our society nor is all that is liberal. The wisest man I know, my father, always told me that the best lies have just enough truth in them to be believable. He went on to say, don’t believe anything you hear and only half of what you see.
Deception is everywhere. The truth can be found but it won’t be lying at your feet.
Words of wisdom. Thanks for sharing.
Ironically, the theme song to Romeo and Juliet just played when I was reading this. Love will truly be appreciate by all, and, at both the individual level (family lives lost) and the collective level (the iconic flag).
Once this occurs, there will be extensive confusion with players from all sides wondering what to do at some point.
I’m a Patriot…but it will be tough…it will be like an intense firefight in the hours of darkness. There will be many tears.
Is it too late to avoid “fixing bayonets”? I don’t know.
Dave
THIS! “Patriots are those who believe in the Constitution and the founding principles which this country was created. They believe that the United States is more than a country – it’s an idea. Freedom, liberty, and personal responsibility. Patriots are willing to stand up for what they believe in. Most Patriots are Christians. The United States is made up of only about 5% of Patriots.”
You wrote this in 2016. It’s 100 times more important in 2021.