Year: 2016


Notes for Wednesday – June 15, 2016

Following a revolt by the English nobility against his rule, King John put his royal seal on the Magna Carta, or “Great Charter”, on this day in 1215AD. This document, essentially a peace treaty between John and his barons, guaranteed that the king would respect feudal rights and privileges, uphold the freedom of the church, and maintain the nation’s laws. Although it was more a reactionary than a progressive document, the Magna Carta was seen as a cornerstone in the development of democratic England by later generations. o o o Today, we present another entry for Round 65 of the …


Dealing with Troubled Teens in a Post-Collapse World- Part 2, by Credo in Deum

Aside from sexually-related conversation, which is discouraged in the classroom, food is probably the number one topic of interest among juvenile inmates. After assignments are collected and they are conversing in the few minutes of free time before an officer comes to escort them out, these juveniles endlessly talk about what will be their first meal after they get released from jail. Needless to say, they’re not too thrilled with the bland institutional food they get. Burritos, burgers, cakes, cookies, and candy are among the delectable delicacies that they can’t wait to sink their teeth into. Imagine what things will …


Letters Re: “The Deadliest Shooting in U.S. History”

Several SurvivalBlog readers wrote in concerning the top note yesterday about CBS’ claim that Orlando was the “deadliest” shooting. CBS really missed the mark with that claim, underscoring the mainstream media’s inability to do even the most basic research and their inability to correct or retract bad information. This is by no means an all encompassing list, and the main reason for posting it is to underscore that the worst atrocities and mass killings were perpetrated mostly by government entities and/or targeting those least capable of defending themselves. The 17th century has multiple massacres against Native Americans that easily exceed …


Economics and Investing:

German 10-year sovereign bond yields turn negative for first time o o o Backing up the SurvivalBlog position of making sure your basics are covered before spending on PMs: Venezuela, and why Gold and Barter Items are Terrible Preps – P.S. o o o Keynesian Triumph: Americans Are Broke – B.B. o o o Why The Biggest Investors Are Praying For A Market Crash o o o SurvivalBlog and its editors are not paid investment counselors or advisers. Please see our Provisos page for details.



Odds ‘n Sods:

You know the sound of two hands clapping. What is the sound of one hand clenching into a fist? – Nervous Baltics on war footing as NATO tries to deter Russia o o o Some Thoughts on What to Do in an Active Shooting situation – Link sent in by D.L. o o o Gunman shot dead after taking hostages inside Texas Walmart store – A.S. o o o Libertarian Party Calls for End of ‘Government-Mandated Gun-Free Zones’ in Wake of Orlando Attack – DSV o o o When you have all of your preps ready and have already stocked …


Jim’s Quote of the Day:

“Is that one of those new hundreds? You know, where they changed the picture of Ben Franklin? Look at him, yeah. He looks like the love child of-of, uh, Fred Mertz and Rosie O’Donnell! Yeah, that’s him, yeah. Get rid of it as soon as you can, lady. Look at it up in the light. You see that metal strip? That’s a tracking device!” – Mel Gibson as Jerry Fletcher, in Conspiracy Theory. (Screenplay by Brian Helgeland.)


Notes for Tuesday – June 14, 2016

During the American Revolution, the Continental Congress adopted a resolution on June 14th, 1777, stating that “the flag of the United States be thirteen alternate stripes red and white” and that “the Union be thirteen stars, white in a blue field, representing a new Constellation.” The national flag, which became known as the “Stars and Stripes,” was based on the “Grand Union” flag– a banner carried by the Continental Army in 1776 that also consisted of 13 red and white stripes. o o o The Obama Administration of course wasted no time calling for restrictions on the tool, rather than …


Dealing with Troubled Teens in a Post-Collapse World- Part 1, by Credo in Deum

The collapse has happened. You thought you were prepared for just about any challenging circumstance. Do you have enough food? Check. Enough water? Check. Enough guns and ammo? Check. Are you ready to deal with unexpected guests, including lazy, rebellious, criminal, troubled teenagers? You better check! Why do I bring up this issue, you may ask? Maybe it’s because in my own line of work as a substitute teacher, I come into contact with quite a few teenagers. Before I retired, I taught in elementary school, middle school, and even adult school. After retirement, I’ve had the unique opportunity to …


Letter Re: GP100

Hugh, I always enjoy Pat Cascio’s reviews, even if they’re for items I don’t intend to buy. His regular Joe language and honest reviews are appreciated. I was particularly happy to read the review of the Ruger GP 100, my personal EDC firearm for the last one year+. I have always preferred revolvers and have always shot them better than a semi-auto. I know Pat said he doesn’t carry this gun as a concealed firearm, but it can be done. I started out with a standard IWB holster and have also, on occasion, ankle carried mine. (It’s the 3” barrel …


News From The American Redoubt:

In Montana, neighbor vs neighbor over welcoming refugees o o o Forest Service Demolishes Access to Private Property – B.L. o o o I just heard that Riverman Gun Works has just moved its storefront and gunsmithing facilities from Coeur d’Alene to nearby Dalton Gardens, Idaho. Their new address is Riverman Gun Works 6040 N Government Way, Unit 101 Dalton Gardens, ID 83815 Phone: (208) 772-3700 Be sure to take a look at their website and see their products. One of the most fascinating is a bolt action AR with quick change barrels in multiple calibers. These would be of …


Economics and Investing:

Man With Full-Time Job in U.S. Earned Less in 2014 than 1973 – B.B. o o o OPEC Estimates Oil Output Will Fall Among Non-Member States “OPEC, in its latest monthly report, projects that oil production will decline in non-OPEC states, with estimates remaining unchanged from May” o o o Venezuela: It’s starting to look like scenes from the movie Soylent Green down there. How A Venezuela Food Protest Turned Into A Deadly Police Gunfight – J.E. o o o Say Goodbye to America o o o SurvivalBlog and its editors are not paid investment counselors or advisers. Please see …


Odds ‘n Sods:

An article from Mike Williamson, SurvivalBlog’s Editor at Large: It’s Time To Eliminate The Gun Control Laws: Yes, All Of Them o o o Some call him _resident Obama- ( ‘cuz they don’t give a ‘P,’ he just ‘lives’ in our White House?) I call him Pres__ent Obama (‘cuz he has no real ID). This writer takes him to task over his televised comment yesterday. Mr. President, You Disgust Me – D.S. o o o Orlando police are facing questions over why it took three hours for a SWAT team to storm the nightclub where ISIS fanatic Omar Mateen slaughtered …


Jim’s Quote of the Day:

“When a people lose the courage to resist encroachment on their rights, then they can’t be saved by an outside force. Our belief is that people always have the kind of government they want and that individuals must bear the risks of freedom, even to the extent of giving their lives.” – A.E. Van Vogt, The Weapons Shops of Isher