Day: September 6, 2012

Notes from JWR:

This is the birthday of Lieutenant General Claire Lee Chennault (born September 6, 1893.) Some of us have not forgotten the bravery and sacrifices of the AVG‘s pilots and ground crew. — Today we present another entry for Round 42 of the SurvivalBlog non-fiction writing contest. The prizes for this round include: First Prize: A.) A gift certificate worth $1,000, courtesy of Spec Ops Brand, B.) A course certificate from onPoint Tactical. This certificate will be for the prize winner’s choice of three-day civilian courses. (Excluding those restricted for military or government teams.) Three day onPoint courses normally cost $795, …


Gun Shopping for Self-Defense, by Chief B.

I have read article after article on gun reviews, the best pistol to buy, how to fire one, etc.  However, what about those who don’t even know where to start on what type of gun they need? I will give a brief synopsis on where to begin when buying guns for self-defense. First, we need to look at what exactly you will be defending yourself against.  For self-defense away from home, there is no better protection than a pistol. But before you go and buy yourself a sidearm and pack it inside your waistband, be sure you know the legalities …


Letter Re: State Government Debt Levels

James: Reader “X.” wrote an article Re: State Government Debt Levels, in which the author makes the case that the US income to debt ratio is approximately 1:1. I think the author mixed facts to come up with a mathematical equality where none exists.  I repeat in totality the paragraph where this is stated: “The trepidation most of us feel when thinking of the current level of debt (not to be confused with deficit) is likely well-founded.  Individuals tend to think of things in relation to themselves; in other words, I earn $56,000 yearly, and I owe $212,000 on my …


Economics and Investing:

Peter Schiff: The real fiscal cliff. Bloomberg reports from Japan: The End of a 1,400-Year-Old Business. (Thanks to R.N. and G.G. for the link.) B.B. sent: $16,015,769,788,215.80 – $5.4 trillion added under Obama. JWR’s Comment: Don’t just blame Obama. It is Congress that holds the purse strings! Also from B.B.: Supermarkets being looted in Spain Items from The Economatrix: S&P 500 Trims Loss Amid Speculation Europe to Take Steps Manufacturing in US Shrank in August for Third Month Investors Assets to be Stolen in the Coming Collapse China Launching Gold-backed Worldwide Currency


Odds ‘n Sods:

One last reminder: I will be a guest speaker (via teleconference) at CharlottePrepCon, on September 8th.    o o o A follow-up with some good news from England: No charges to be brought against farm couple who bravely fought off burglary gang    o o o Former Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick’s trial on additional corruption charges is scheduled to begin today with the second round of jury selection, under a 38-charge indictment. Please pray for responsible and ethical government at all levels in our nation, and that those who have been corrupt would be brought to justice and repent. OBTW, …