Notes for Wednesday – July 29, 2015

29 July 1805 was the birthday of Alexis-Charles-Henri Clérel de Tocqueville, who died 16 April 1859. o o o Today, we present another entry for Round 59 of the SurvivalBlog non-fiction writing contest. The $12,000+ worth of prizes for this round include: First Prize: A Gunsite Academy Three Day Course Certificate, good for any one, two, or three day course (a $1,195 value), A course certificate from onPoint Tactical. This certificate will be for the prize winner’s choice of three-day civilian courses. (Excluding those restricted for military or government teams.) Three day onPoint courses normally cost $795, DRD Tactical is …


Letter Re: West Nile Virus

Hugh, In August of 1999, my father, then just 67, fell ill at 0240 while my family was staying with he and my mother on a vacation. I took him to the local hospital; his pain was debilitating, localized just above the pelvic region. After initial medical triage, he was transferred to the larger city hospital, where his condition worsened. He fought fever of unknown origin, underwent exploratory surgery, became confused and comatose, and after a total of 30 days from start to finish, he passed away. As the hospital bore some degree of suspected negligence (they incorrectly inserted his …


Economics and Investing:

You Cannot Afford a $250,000 Home with a $50,000 Household Income! o o o The Economic And Financial Problems In Europe Are Only Just Beginning… – B.B. o o o Items from Mr. Econocobas: What Really Happens When Pensions Disappear – This is the kind of nonsense that CNBC puts out. Over committed, over compensated pension funds cannot and will not exist any longer. We have leveraged public sector debt to the hilt, and this is the logical end to this nonsense. Also, the thought of fewer government workers, the majority of which are overpaid for their positions compared to …



Odds ‘n Sods:

IDF launches massive 3-day drill, calls up thousands of reservists – T.P. o o o Man, 62, accused of shooting at 4 people, including boy, 1 – taken down by a CHL holder. – D.S. o o o Bartering System Makes a Comeback Due to Greek Financial Crisis – C.L. o o o Family Traumatized by Small Town SWAT Team – C.W. o o o How Americans Die Abroad – JBG



Notes for Tuesday – July 28, 2015

28 July 1914 It’s the 100th anniversary of the outbreak of World War I– the War that irreparably changed geopolitics. Officially, the war lasted until November 11, 1918, but American troops were still running around shooting Russians until well into 1919. o o o Camping Survival is having a moving sale with 30% off of Mountain House #10 cans. Backpackers pantry is also on sale. o o o Today, we present another entry for Round 59 of the SurvivalBlog non-fiction writing contest. The $12,000+ worth of prizes for this round include: First Prize: A Gunsite Academy Three Day Course Certificate, …


Letter Re: Radio Basics Presentation

Hugh, This is in reference to the “Radio Basics Presentation” and the follow-up information from “W.A.” A few points of clarification on a CB myth that just will not go away. CB radio actually has 40 channels. That’s it; there are just 40 channels. There are two modes of transmission authorized on CB radio: Amplitude Modulation (AM) and Single Sideband (SSB). On any given channel you can select between the two modes of transmission. You can select AM mode or SSB. With SSB operation, you can select either the Lower Sideband (LSB) or the Upper Sideband (USB) mode. While this …


News From The American Redoubt:

The Bard of the American Redoubt, Alex Barron of the Charles Carroll Society will be presenting how individuals can increase their online anonymity and security called the Patriot Darknet and an answer to soft tyranny called Soft Secession at the 3rd Annual Liberty Expo and film festival hosted at the Best Western Plus Coeur d’ Alene Inn deep in the American Redoubt. Come out and listen to various patriot speakers discuss the challenges to liberty in the Redoubt and nationally. Read more. o o o Joint venture to develop new Bakken refinery o o o Otter announces Idaho Cybersecurity Cabinet …


Economics and Investing:

This is how much land prices have changed, and how much they haven’t – H.L. o o o Fear Rises As Financial Markets All Over The Planet Start To Crash o o o Pessimism Amongst Oil Traders Reaches 5 Year High o o o Historically, When Junk Bonds Have Shown An Extreme Negative Divergence While Stocks Were Near Their 52-week Highs, Stocks Have Almost Unanimously Succumbed To Weakness As Well.


Odds ‘n Sods:

NC mandates chicken registration – G.G. o o o Apparently now cooking outside is illegal? – E.M. o o o Fundamental Change – Military Recruitment Centers in Obama’s America… o o o A lighthearted, satirical video series on liberty: Love Gov: From First Date to Mandate personifies the increasing folly, cost, intrusiveness, and absurdities of Big Government in the lives of everyone. While it is presented in a lighthearted manner, it tackles a serious issue and hopefully increases awareness among the often clueless “Millennials”. o o o The Coming Enslavement of Communism – T.P.




Scot’s Product Review: CMMG Mutant Mk47 AKM

If you like the 7.62x39mm Russian cartridge but aren’t a fan of the AK47 or SKS, CMMG may have just the rifle for you. At first glance it looks like an AR, but the second look tells you something is different. They call it the Mutant because, while it uses a lot of the basic AR platform, both the upper and lower receivers are unique as they were re-sized for the cartridge and to use the AK magazine. In other words, it is not a standard AR by any means though some parts will interchange, like the trigger group, safety, …