Notes for Tuesday – September 20, 2016

Today, we present another entry for Round 66 of the SurvivalBlog non-fiction writing contest. The nearly $12,000 worth of prizes for this round include: First Prize: A Tactical Self-Contained 2-Series Solar Power Generator system from Always Empowered. This compact starter power system is packaged in a wheeled O.D. green EMP-shielded Pelican hard case (a $1,700 value), A Gunsite Academy Three Day Course Certificate that is good for any one, two, or three day course (a $1,195 value), A course certificate from onPoint Tactical for the prize winner’s choice of three-day civilian courses, excluding those restricted for military or government teams. …



Economics and Investing:

Stormy Seas Ahead For Shippers Following Hanjin’s Bankruptcy – J.S. o o o Debt meltdown in China o o o Items from Mr. Econocobas: Venezuela: Over 15% of People Eat Garbage to Survive Video David Stockman interview: “Fast Money” Interview On CNBC——A New Sheriff In Washington Could Mean A Panic On Wall Street o o o SurvivalBlog and its editors are not paid investment counselors or advisers. Please see our Provisos page for details.


Odds ‘n Sods:

By way of LewRockwell.com, Reader H.L. sent in this link to an excellent video detailing why a neurological disease like Parkinson’s is most likely what is wrong with Hillary and why she shouldn’t be running for President. o o o The U. S. Constitution: The Ultimate Endangered Species – B.B. o o o Man Who Shot Crossroads Mall Terrorist Is USPSA Competitor, 3-Gun Shooter – B.B. o o o When Information Storage Gets Under Your Skin – DSV o o o A Harbinger of things to come: Dallas has a stray dog problem — about 9,000 of them. And some …



Notes for Monday – September 19, 2016

On September 19th, 1778, the Continental Congress passed the first budget of the United States. While the budget may have passed, the states responded poorly to the call for taxes to fund the government, and the government resorted to printing paper money to cover debts. In effect, the first budget was a failure, due in large part to the states not responding to the demands of Congress and the depreciation of fiat paper money. Are we talking about 1778 or 2014 here? Also on this date in 1796, George Washington addressed the nation in his farewell address as president. On …


Economics and Investing:

Washington’s Endgame: First Your Guns, Then Your Cash? This is an eye opening article. Use cash wherever you can, and resist the removal of cash from your life, because it gives you a type of freedom you need. It keeps the government from complete dictatorship. – H.L. o o o Harvard Economist: US Should Phase-Out All Currency Larger Than $10 Bills. Eliminate “filthy lucre?” – D.S. o o o Free Trade Brings Abundance — Protectionism Brings Scarcity o o o Beijing desperately needs a recession to shift the economy o o o SurvivalBlog and its editors are not paid investment …


Odds ‘n Sods:

It is noteworthy that my #1 Son’s SurvivalRealty.com web site now has 175 retreat properties listed. It is a great place for land buyers and sellers to connect, the ad space is surprisingly inexpensive, and there are NO sales commissions charged. Many of the properties have truly great attributes as retreats, like this one: Northern Ontario Wilderness Home – Plane or Boat Access. – JWR o o o Pokemon makes its foray into international espionage: ‘Pokemon Go’ lies behind China’s unprecedented military overhaul – D.F. o o o Jihad Knife Rampage at St. Cloud Mall, 8 Stabbed, Muslim Asked Victims …




Economics and Investing:

California added 63,000 jobs in August, 42% of U.S. total – B.B. o o o Food stamps may soon be available for online shopping – G.S. o o o IRS Numbers Show Little Income Growth for Americans o o o China’s Plan For Gold And A New Monetary System o o o SurvivalBlog and its editors are not paid investment counselors or advisers. Please see our Provisos page for details.


Odds ‘n Sods:

This path never ends well: First mercy killing of minor in Belgium – DSV o o o Muslim Horde Storms Through Mall of American on Eid Al Adha Holiday. It’s like Black Friday but in September. – B.B. o o o Small bomb explodes ahead of New Jersey road race; no injuries – C.L. o o o Dallas Cop, Demetrick Pennie, Sues Black Lives Matter And Associates For Inciting Race War – DMS o o o What The Media Is Not Telling YOU About The Muslim In New York Who Hacked An Officer With A Cleaver. Read His Own Confession …