Year: 2017

Household Basics in TEOTWAWKI- Part 5, by Sarah Latimer

I’m continuing my journey to consider some of the pantry basics (beyond meat, eggs, dairy, grains, fruits, and vegetables) that I will want to have available in the event of TEOTWAWKI. I am resolved that I will ideally be able to make or grow these items myself, but in researching them I know I may find it necessary to either store them indefinitely in large quantity and have some alternatives available, and/or have a local/regional source for obtaining in barter. Quite honestly, this journey has caused me to dig deeper in some areas than I’d expected to go. Additionally, I …


Two Letters Re: Proposed Executive Order Designating Certain Rifles for ‘Militia Purposes’

Hugh, The article “Proposed Executive Order Designating Certain Rifles for ‘Militia Purposes’ – G.G” is a big truckload of B.S. We, the people, don’t need an Executive Order. We have a Constitution that reads, “A well regulated militia being necessary to the security of a free state, the right of the people to keep and bear arms shall not be infringed.” That part of our sacred document does not limit the militia to Made in USA AR-15’s! If you think that we will give up our imported firearms, then you are crazy! It is just another communist utopian gun control …


Economics and Investing:

Web Bot, Bitcoin & The Comex Are All Screaming: “Hyperinflation!” – H.L. o o o Russian arms company “Molot” ( VEPR ) is Bankrupt and will be Sold – T.P. o o o Pepsi lays off 80-100 workers in Philadelphia, blaming soda tax – RBS o o o Draghi’s Dilemma: Eurozone Inflation Hits 2% with Italy on Bond Life Support o o o SurvivalBlog and its editors are not paid investment counselors or advisers. Please see our Provisos page for details.


Odds ‘n Sods:

GMO Potatoes Will Hit Stores and Restaurants Soon – If They Haven’t Already – DSV o o o “Organic” Foods From China? Buyer Beware! – H.L. o o o Mr. President, Your Predecessor Actually Wire Tapped ALL Of Our Phones… What Are You Going To Do About It? – B.B. o o o Obama’s Bullet Ban immediately overturned! Trump’s team scraps Obama-era ban on lead bullets – DSV o o o New DNC Deputy Keith Ellison’s Islamic Agenda For Congress


Hugh’s Quote of the Day:

“Take heed that ye do not your alms before men, to be seen of them: otherwise ye have no reward of your Father which is in heaven. Therefore when thou doest thine alms, do not sound a trumpet before thee, as the hypocrites do in the synagogues and in the streets, that they may have glory of men. Verily I say unto you, They have their reward. But when thou doest alms, let not thy left hand know what thy right hand doeth: that thine alms may be in secret: and thy Father which seeth in secret himself shall reward …


Notes for Saturday – March 04, 2017

Today is the birthday of James Ellroy (b. 1948), an American noir novelist. He authored L.A. Confidential, which later became a popular film. o o o Today, we present another entry for Round 69 of the SurvivalBlog non-fiction writing contest. The nearly $15,000 worth of prizes for this round include: First Prize: A $3000 gift certificate towards a Sol-Ark Solar Generator from Veteran owned Portable Solar LLC. The only EMP Hardened Solar Generator System available to the public. A Gunsite Academy Three Day Course Certificate that is good for any one, two, or three day course (a $1,195 value), A …


Prepping the Soul: The Skill of Multiplication, by R.S.

Even a casual glimpse at the headlines will confirm the continued descent of our society into immorality. Violence, illicit drugs, abortion, and the continued assault on the family are not only common place but are being actively sought as acceptable behavior by vast numbers of the public. Politicians are running to their defense, and legislation is following. The decline is steep. It is real, and it will continue. Revelation 1:1 tells us that these, “things must come to pass.” John doesn’t say that it might come to pass or even that it should come to pass but that it must. …


Letter Re: Proposed Executive Order Designating Certain Rifles for ‘Militia Purposes’

Gentlemen, The problem with this proposed executive order is that it refers to members of the “militia” rather than the citizenry. The militia is defined under law as follows: (a)The militia of the United States consists of all able-bodied males at least 17 years of age and, except as provided in section 313 of title 32, under 45 years of age who are, or who have made a declaration of intention to become, citizens of the United States and of female citizens of the United States who are members of the National Guard. (b) The classes of the militia are— …


Economics and Investing:

A disaster in the making: Pension Benefit Guarantee Corporation Running Out Of Cash, Millions Affected – H.L. o o o Systems down all Thursday afternoon for multiple banks in Texas – S.L. o o o What’s Next For Gold Miners o o o Bank Of America Sets A Date For The Market’s “Great Fall” – B.B. o o o SurvivalBlog and its editors are not paid investment counselors or advisers. Please see our Provisos page for details.


Odds ‘n Sods:

Surge in human cases of deadly bird flu is prompting alarm – T.P. o o o Nope – no bias here: 11 Ways Rural Life Is Hazardous to Your Health – T.P. o o o Civil War II – The left throws a tempertantrum. – B.B. o o o Military Holding Drills To Prepare For Massive Immigration Crisis: ‘Hundreds of Soldiers… Millions of Dollars’ – R.V. o o o An interesting find on InfoGalactic: National Redoubt (Switzerland) – DMS


Hugh’s Quote of the Day:

“They shall construct an ark of acacia wood two and a half cubits long, and one and a half cubits wide, and one and a half cubits high. You shall overlay it with pure gold, inside and out you shall overlay it, and you shall make a gold molding around it. You shall cast four gold rings for it and fasten them on its four feet, and two rings shall be on one side of it and two rings on the other side of it. You shall make poles of acacia wood and overlay them with gold. You shall put …


Notes for Friday – March 03, 2017

Today is remembered by Trekkers as the birthday of James Doohan, born in 1920. He played Montgomery (“Beam Me Up, Scotty”) Scott in the Star Trek television series and films. He was born in Vancouver, British Columbia. He passed way in 2005. This is also the birthday of bluegrass musician Doc Watson. (He was born in 1923 and passed away in 2012.) His guitar work was phenomenal. o o o Today, we present another entry for Round 69 of the SurvivalBlog non-fiction writing contest. The nearly $15,000 worth of prizes for this round include: First Prize: A $3000 gift certificate …


Preparing for Cyber Warfare- Part 2, by Northwoods Prepper

One advantage that we all now have in addressing a cyber attack is awareness. During heightened tensions with other countries, you will be aware of the potential risk that these devices may pose and utilize your electronic equipment sparingly. Knowledge is power. Defensive measures have two considerations. The first thing to ask is, how should I protect myself. The second is, how should I ensure my equipment and my property is not causing damage to my country or the general population. The best defense is to eliminate dependency. Minimizing or reducing our need for electronic devices is the most practical …


Two Letters Re: Review Of The Jøtul F 50 TL Rangeley

Hello! Regarding FT’s review of the Jotul stove and her concern about dealing with removing and cleaning out the ash pan daily as they advance in age, I can only share my own experience as a youngster in a small southern town in the winter. In keeping with her observations about the merchant trusting her to pay for the stovepipe after installation, might I suggest that in regard to respect for elders, you’re not in California anymore? I recall my parents advising (ordering?) me to go down the road to our elderly neighbors, Mr. and Mrs. Ward, every winter day …


Economics and Investing:

The End Of A 100 Year Global Debt Super Cycle Is Way Overdue – B.B. o o o NEW UNCOVERED INFORMATION: Why Central Banks Were Forced To Rig The Gold Market o o o Saudi King Goes East In Search Of Friends And Cash. The King of Saudi Arabia is currently on a month-long trip round Asia, aiming to strengthen geopolitical ties as well as secure oil market share o o o Minnesota Democrat Pushes $200K in Annual Taxpayer Gifts for Gun Control Groups – H.L. o o o SurvivalBlog and its editors are not paid investment counselors or advisers. …