SurvivalBlog presents another edition of The Survivalist’s Odds ‘n Sods— a collection of news bits and pieces that are relevant to the modern survivalist and prepper from “JWR”. Our goal is to educate our readers, to help them to recognize emerging threats, and to be better prepared for both disasters and negative societal trends. You can’t mitigate a risk if you haven’t first identified a risk. Today, we look at the trend toward small town and rural relocation that developed during the Wu Flu pandemic, but that is continuing in late 2022.
Going Rural: Where are Homebuyers Moving?
Over at the NAR website: Where are Homebuyers Moving? JWR’s Comments: Clearly, small towns and rural regions are increasingly favored.
A related article, published in August: FBA: Fiber a factor in move decisions as more head for rural areas. Here is a quote:
“The survey found consumers across rural, suburban and urban living preferences cited “very high speed/reliable internet access” as a top priority, ranking this the third most important community attribute behind “safe streets/low crime” and affordable housing. Interestingly, it also noted more consumers now say they would prefer to live in a remote small town if they were able to get the level of internet access they need.
According to the report, 23.6% said rural living was their preference in 2022, compared to 14.3% previously. Another 44.7% said they’d prefer suburban living, up from 38.3%. Interest in urban living dropped from 32.6% to 18.3% while farm or wilderness living as a preference dropped from 14.3% to 13.4%.”
Lurking in the Omnibus Is a Blitzkrieg on Gun Rights
Reader Alexandra H. mentioned this, reported by The Independent Sentinel: Lurking in the Omnibus Is a Blitzkrieg on Gun Rights.
Millions of Americans Have Left the Country
Reader D.N. sent this piece about expatriation: Millions of Americans have left the country. Where are they going, and why?
CDC Report: U.S. Life Expectancy Falls, Opioids and Covid Blamed
As reported by CBS News: Life expectancy falls for second straight year due to COVID-19, drug overdoses, CDC report finds.
ATF Reclassifies Polymer80 Incomplete Frames
Massive Snowstorm Buries 70+ Semis for Nearly a Week
Reader H.L. sent us the link to this Washington Post article: Massive Snowstorm Buries 70+ Semis at Truck Stop for Nearly a Week.
Moose Shaking Off Antlers in Alaska Goes Viral
Some rare footage: Moose Shaking Off Antlers in Alaska Goes Viral.
Magnitude 6.4 Earthquake Hits Northern California Coast
Another link from SurvivalBlog reader H.L.: Two dead as 6.4-magnitude earthquake leaves town a ‘total mess’. JWR’s Comments: Please pray for the families that lost lives and property. SurvivalBlog readers may recognize the name of the small town of Fortuna, California. Fortuna is the home of the C. Crane radio company.
Texans as Young as 18 Can Carry Guns After State Drops Appeal
In The Epoch Times: Texans as Young as 18 Can Carry Guns After State Drops Appeal.
Thomas Massie Scolds the J6 Committee Over Ray Epps Transcript
Linked over at the Whatfinger.com news aggregation site: Thomas Massie Scolds the J6 Committee For Not Releasing the Ray Epps Transcript or Even Mentioning Him in the 845 Page Final Report. Here is a pericope:
“U.S. House Rep Thomas Massie (R-KY) today reacted to the release of the full report by the Jan. 6 House Select Committee.
Massie shared a January article from the Washington Examiner in a tweet that reported that the committee’s Chairman Bennie Thompson said that the transcript would be released “at some point.”
‘January 6th committee to adjourn without fulfilling year old promise to release Epps transcript, Massie lamented.
Massie then pointed out that ‘The one person on film telling people to go into the Capitol (multiple times) disappears from FBI list and is not even mentioned in the 845 page final report.'”
Oh, and there was also this that was omitted: Jan 6 Report Hides Any Mention of Pipe Bomber Who Was Cause of Shutting Down Congress That Day.
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