Day: November 7, 2013

Notes from JWR:

Today is the anniversary of the death of actor Steve McQueen. (Born March 24, 1930, died November 7, 1980.) His many well-publicized exploits in his tempestuous life as an actor and his enduring super “cool” persona are well known. But the end of his life was actually the most noteworthy part, even though this seldom gets much publicity outside of Christian circles: He came to Christ just weeks before he died, after he had been diagnosed with terminal mesothelioma. He died with his forefinger pointing to his key verse in his Bible: Titus 1:2. — Safecastle has launched their last …


Lessons Learned as a Military Civilian Contractor in Iraq, by Robert S.

I started my journey much to the dismay of my wife and family, in December, 2007. Not ever having been in the military or anything closely resembling it. Without having a clue of what I was doing I headed off to good ol Houston Texas where my journey began at an old shopping mall with portions of it still active selling goods. This was the “processing” phase of me getting ready to deploy as a US DOD contractor to the war effort in Iraq. My life was about to take a very drastic turn and I jumped head long into …


Genocide Ahead: A Special Note for South Africans

My prayer life in recent days has been dominated by South Africa. I have relatives in both Zimbabwe and South Africa, so I’ve kept a close eye on the situation there for many years. After reading the writings of Ilana Mercer, other South Africans (including Dr. Peter Hammond, Cathy Buckle, the anonymous posts at The Afrikaner Journal,) and the many voices from the African diaspora, I can see that there is indeed a genocide nearing in South Africa. Those who fled Zimbabwe (the former Rhodesia) to South Africa gained only a temporary reprieve. I encourage all freedom-loving Christian and Jewish …


Letter Re: Hand Wood Splitting Tools

Jim, To clarify: Snow & Nealley in Maine was formerly a complete wood cutting tool manufacturer but now is only an assembler of metal heads from China and handles from Canada. A true US made wood cutting tool manufacturing company that uses US made steel and Grade A American hickory is Council Tool of North Carolina. Regards, – Tim in Connecticut


Economics and Investing:

Michael Lombardi: National Debt to Double from $17 trillion to $34 Trillion? Mark J. sent this: Picture of the Day: Bitcoin Reaches Record Market Capitalization of $2.64 Billion. Mark added this caveat: “Remember the difference between currency and money.” (Real money is tangible and inherently has value.) Burke C. suggested a great piece featured at Zero Hedge: Mike Maloney’s Top 10 Reasons to Buy Gold and Silver Items from The Economatrix: Fed to Test Banks for Interest Rate Rise, Housing Collapse Paul Craig Roberts:  Fed Trapped By Money Printing Tide Thefts, Cargo Hijacking And Cattle Rustling: Why Is An Epidemic …


Odds ‘n Sods:

Bill in Colorado sent this: 51st State Question Answered “Yes” in 6 of 11 Counties Contemplating Secession    o o o Pat S. suggested a useful primer: How to Save Seeds    o o o L.D. mentioned a great article at Reason.com about the Free State Project: The Free State Project Grows Up: Libertarians are changing the face of New Hampshire. L.D.’s comments: “[This project] seems to be gaining traction. It’s actually yielding results when you start small and build within the framework we have in place right now. It is possible to bring about positive change. I also believe …