County board arrested by citizens and sheriff– Mike Williamson, SurvivalBlog Editor At Large o o o Understanding How Your Blood Reacts To Cold Is A Lifesaver. – H.L. o o o Mayor Slay: ‘Disruption’ Will be Allowed in St. Louis. – T.P. o o o NSA Director: China can damage US power grid. – B.S. o o o 21 Facts That Prove That Government Dependence Is Out Of Control In America. – P.S.
“I start fighting a war, I guarantee you’ll see something new.” – Captain Mal Reynolds, Serenity. (Screenplay by Joss Wheden)
Today, we present another entry for Round 55 of the SurvivalBlog non-fiction writing contest. The $12,000+ worth of prizes for this round include: First Prize: A Gunsite Academy Three Day Course Certificate, good for any one, two, or three course (a $1,195 value), 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, DRD Tactical is providing a 5.56 NATO QD Billet upper with a hammer forged, chromlined barrel and a hardcase to go with your …
How did I get here? About a year ago, I was covered up with apples from my one, lonely apple tree in my back yard. (I have since planted another.) I ate some, gave some away, canned a lot of apple butter, but I still had about a bushel basket of apples left. Not wanting to waste them, I did an Internet search for ways to can the remaining apples and found some great information. I ended up canning applesauce and apple pie filling, too. This Internet search for ways to can apples led me to many prepper and survivalist …
Hugh, Although many good posts on SurvivalBlog embody it, this one somehow drove home the most important resource we must develop: a proper mindset. From it all decisions are made and actions effected. I wish I was local to this woman, as I’d like to contribute my skills, resources, and *my* mindset to her team. She is a refreshing alternative to the “Yeah, I need to buy some candles or something” response I usually get when carefully suggesting our avocation to associates. May God use her willing hands and mind to accomplish His will during adversity. – D.D.
bail ins coming to a bank near you. – W.L. o o o 60% Of Households Get More Benefits Than They Pay In Taxes. – G.G. o o o Items from Mr. Econocobas: Economists Trim Fourth-Quarter U.S. Growth Forecasts Central Banks: The New Gold Bugs? Why Japan’s Money Printing Madness Matters
Swedish Paramedics Need Body Armor to Enter Violent Muslim Areas – RBS o o o Milford 5th-grader suspended for pointing imaginary gun. – T.P. o o o Gun sales in Ferguson spike a staggering 700% as residents wait to see if Officer Darren Wilson will be indicted for shooting dead unarmed teenager Michael Brown. – T.P. o o o Museum Will Remove World World II-Era Rifles Because Of New State Law. – D.S. o o o Video: Michigan Tax Assessor Attempts Interior Home Inspections. – B.B
“The enemy is anybody who’s going to get you killed, no matter which side he is on.” – Joseph Heller, Catch-22
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I once worked with a woman who only gave her dogs bottled water to drink. When asked if she could drive a vehicle with a manual transmission, she replied, “Oh no! I’d rather walk!” Seriously? There was no pioneer spirit there! In post SHTF, people like this may find it difficult surviving, much less finding bottled water for their dog. Preparing for emergencies or post SHTF can be overwhelming and expensive, but there are many ways to prep on a budget. Two years ago when a derecho (Editors note: a widespread, long-lived, straight-line wind storm) came through our area, the …
Hugh, Regarding K.D.’s article on becoming debt free, a 401K loan should be the last resort in most cases. “Paying ourselves interest” sounds like a fantastic deal, but it is not that simple. What many do not realize is that loan payments into a 401k (typically from payroll deductions) are made from after-tax dollars. When those dollars are later withdrawn from the 401k, they are taxed again. So, the dollars you “pay yourself interest” with will be taxed twice. Assuming the lowest federal bracket of 15%, that “additional 3.25%” the author mentions going into his retirement account will all be …
24 Reasons Why Millennials Are Screaming Mad About Our Unfair Economy o o o The Appalling Truth About Energy Subsidies. – E.K. o o o Items from Mr. Econocobas: Putin Stockpiles Gold as Russia Prepares For Economic War ISIS to Mint Own Currency Out of Gold, Silver and Copper – Agree that the world debt-based fiat monetary system is enslaving the entire planet, but what is most interesting is perhaps this is how the U.S. might issue controls on gold/silver by giving the excuse da jour of “terrorism”, and poof there goes the Constitution and your God-given rights. Economists Trim …
Books Raising Sheep the Modern Way. Updated and Revised Edition by Paula Simmons Ducks and Geese in Your Backyard: A Beginner’s Guide by Rick and Gail Luttmann Fiction Atlas Shrugged by Ayn Rand Movies Metropolis The best science fiction film of the silent era. The Prince of Egypt (animated)–Suitable for children
I just spent the last two hours reviewing this video titled “The Emergent End Times Church Exposed” sent in by SurvivalBlog reader J.R. It’s going to take several more hours for my blood pressure to come back down to a normal level. It is long but well worth the effort to view it. Not only is it disturbing to see such apostasy within the church, but my heart aches for those who are misled. I have seen this movement occur in several local churches. Do not let this happen to your church. Stand up for the truth. – HJL. o …
“The time has come to recognize the United Nations for the anti-American, anti-freedom organization that it has become. The time has come for us to cut off all financial help, withdraw as a member, and ask the United Nations to find headquarters location outside the United States that is more in keeping with the philosophy of the majority of voting members, someplace like Moscow or Peking.” – Barry Goldwater