A Story of Jewish Partisan Resistance During World War II.

This weekly column is a collection of short snippets: responses to posted articles, practical self-sufficiency items, how-tos, lessons learned, tips and tricks, and news items — both from readers and from SurvivalBlog’s editors. Note that we may select some long e-mails for posting as separate letters.

—

F.J. suggested this documentary film review, over at American Thinker: A Story of Jewish Partisan Resistance During World War II.

o o o

Reader Pam B. suggested this news story from Tennessee: Man finds hidden TWRA camera on his property.

o o o

Blog reader L.C. wrote:

“We read your posts daily,. My wife and I, and I have a comment to make about your articles on the Cartels today. We live in Central Texas and are now old and retired but a few weeks ago we were having dinner with our Christian friends and the lack of labor here came up. They have a dairy and are having an impossible time getting any labor to milk and work around the farm. Some of their last hires came from Central America and were moved via Cartels. Not only did they pay to get here, but have to pay a portion of their salary on a continual basis or their family members back home will suffer. An interesting twist came up, they were told that they were not getting paid enough and that they had to leave their good job at the dairy and get another job that paid more so they could pay the Cartels more. I thought that you would find this interesting.”

o o o

Reader C.B. spotted this video: The US Military’s New Smart Optic that Aims For You. The XM-157.

o o o

H.L. suggested this article about automobile loans: A Worrying Problem Emerges in the Auto Industry.

o o o

Simon in England spotted this paramount of Internet misinformation, possibly written by an A.I. or by a non-native English speaker, for the purpose of link spamming, to generate Amazon sales: Grim Warrior.

“What is the difference between a 22 long rifle and a 22 short?
The main difference between a 22 long rifle and a 22 short is the barrel length. A 22 short has a shorter barrel, which means it is less accurate.”

“What is the difference between a 22 long rifle and a 22LR?
The main difference between a 22 long rifle and a 22LR is the bullet size. A 22LR has a smaller bullet, which means it is less powerful.”

Could they have possibly gotten it any more wrong?

That website is simply chockfull of similar stupidity. Here is another gem of incompetance. (It appears to have been cloned from another web site’s description of a modern optical sight.):

“When it comes to using the 1891 Mauser sights, there are a few things that you need to keep in mind. First of all, these sights are designed for use with a rifle that is equipped with a scope. This means that you will need to have a scope mounted on your rifle in order to use the sights. If you do not have a scope, then you will not be able to use the sights.

Another thing to keep in mind is that the 1891 Mauser sights are not designed for use with open sights. This means that you will not be able to use the sights if you have open sights on your rifle. If you want to use the sights, then you will need to remove the open sights from your rifle.”

JWR’s Comment: I hope that they don’t have a web page with their expert advice on how to apply a tourniquet!

o o o

Tom J. had this comment on Pat Cascio’s most recent article:

“Another excellent reason to have Pat’s style of compressor and storage tanks – they allow you to recharge PCP air rifles/guns. Nothing quieter, low maintenance, easy to use.”

o o o

And on the same article, reader Robert P. offered this proviso:

“Fix-a-Flat will damage tire pressure sensors that are common on most newer cars and trucks. Those can cost $125 to replace.”

o o o

A fascinating five-minute YouTube video: Man Finds Secret Passage In His 500-Year-Old Home’s Library.

o o o

Reader Mark McC. wrote:

“Thank you, thank you for today’s post on the danger of CBDCs. They have not been covered enough anywhere.

My only hope is that you will post a later article to encourage your readers to prepare for CBDC implentation, whether by buying PMs or other tangibles, or establishing a service or product bartering system, and then how day to day living outside the beastly system would work.”

o o o

Tim J. liked this 22-minute video: Ken Hackathorn analyzes Red Dot Sights on handguns and gives the pros and cons – Masterclass EP 31.

o o o

National digital ID clears congressional hurdle amid fears it could be politically abused. (A hat tip to D.S.V. for the link.)

o o o

Reader M.J. sent this:

“I enjoyed the Preparedness on a Shoestring Budget article. It’s a good place to get started. I’ve never smoked, I don’t crave alcohol (especially beer) as much as I used to, I don’t have cable television or a streaming service, and I cook my own food most of the time. I get many DVDs and books from the public library.

Nevertheless, inflation hurts. There’s also the lack of time. I didn’t get as much out of my garden as I could have, because I have a full-time job and I’m studying for a certificate which will enable me to get a job that will keep me ahead of inflation. In other words, money is a concern, but my real poverty is time. On the plus side, I’m on a hybrid schedule, so at least I can get some stuff done at home in between tickets, even when I’m working. Working hybrid or all-remote is a great way to save money (gasoline and vehicle maintenance) and time; I encourage fellow SB readers to pursue such work.

It seems to me that one of the biggest barriers to preparedness (independence) for everyone isn’t just money; it’s time. And the more the Federal Reserve inflates the dollar, the more people are forced to work at jobs of questionable use to society just to keep ahead. This might be a feature, not a bug: people who work are less likely to cause trouble. While I am not one these dolts who thinks that paid work can be eliminated altogether, I would also say that 40 hours a week was not handed down from Mount Sinai.”

o o o

Another from H.L.: Broken elevator leaves 5 trapped underground at Grand Canyon Caverns.

o o o

And, lastly, D.S.V. also sent us this: Sandy Hook Families Seek $2.75 Trillion in Damages From Alex Jones. JWR’s Comment: Will I have to update my recent meme?