The Editors’ Quote of the Day:
“The politics of envy is the politics of this commandment: ‘Thou shalt not steal, except by majority vote.’ It is the politics of two wolves and a sheep voting on what to have for dinner.” – Dr. Gary North
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Preparedness Notes for Wednesday — June 19, 2024
On June 19, 1991, Colombian drug lord Pablo Escobar surrendered to police. — June 19, 1778: Continental Army troops finally left their winter encampment at Valley Forge. — June 19, 1834 was the birthday of Charles Haddon (C.H.) Spurgeon, who died on 31 January, 1892. He was a British Particular Baptist preacher. — On June 19, 1914, the Hillcrest Mine Disaster: An explosion at Hillcrest mine, Alberta, killed 189 men in Canada’s worst mining disaster. — On June 19, 1917, the British Royal Family, which had strong German ties since George I, renounced its German names and titles and adopted …
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D-Words: Countering American Decadence
It is abundantly clear that we are living in a decadent society. Though I may sound like a dystopian taxonomist, I’ll add some more “Ds” to the list, to encapsulate America in the early 21st Century: Degenerate Disaffected Democratic (founded as a Republic, but now we hear that it is “our Democracy.”) Despotic Demagogic Depressed/Depressing Debased (especially our currency) Deluded/Delusional Defrauded Decrepit Disenfranchised (our votes are now either not counted or ignored) Despicable Disillusioned Drifting Devaluation (of human life) Dissident Divergent Decomposing/Decomposed Disagreeable Dastardly Dissolute Depleted Distorted Deplorable (a term that is misapplied by statists to describe honorable, traditional people) …
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SurvivalBlog Readers’ & Editors’ Snippets
This weekly Snippets column is a collection of short items: 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. — I’ll start today’s column with a video about our kind of guy, serving as a representative, in Washington, DC.: Off the Grid with Thomas Massie. o o o A Practical Tip From JWR: To avoid confusion with your family’s pairs of mud boots, use a quick blast of spray paint on the …
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The Editors’ Quote of the Day:
“No greater damage can be done to a nation than that wrought by a man with genius who is not also a man with honor and moral integrity.” – James Wesley, Rawles
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Preparedness Notes for Tuesday — June 18, 2024
On June 18, 1682, English-born Quaker William Penn founded Philadelphia, in the Pennsylvania Colony. — On June 18, 1767 English sea captain Samuel Wallis sighted Tahiti. He is considered the first European to reach the island. — June 18th is birthday of Pastor Douglas Wilson. Born in 1953, he is the pastor at Christ Church in Moscow, Idaho and a prodigious author of books and articles on Reformed theology. — SurvivalBlog Writing Contest Today we present another entry for Round 113 of the SurvivalBlog non-fiction writing contest. The prizes for this round include: First Prize: The photovoltaic power specialists at …
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SurvivalBlog’s News From The American Redoubt
This weekly column features news stories and event announcements from around the American Redoubt region. (Idaho, Montana, eastern Oregon, eastern Washington, and Wyoming.) Much of the region is also more commonly known as The Inland Northwest. We also mention companies located in the American Redoubt region that are of interest to preppers and survivalists. Today, the emphasis is on some recent bear news. Region-Wide: Grizzly Bear Recovery Zones and Estimated Range. o o o This writer obviously didn’t solicit any opposing opinions: Wildlife Activists Urge Continued Grizzly Bear Protections. Idaho: Island Park man shoots grizzly in defense-of-life. o o o …
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The Editors’ Quote of the Day:
“The company of just and righteous men is better than wealth and a rich estate.” – Euripides
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Preparedness Notes for Monday — June 17, 2024
On June 17, 1579, English navigator Francis Drake landed on the coast of California at Drakes Bay, and named it “New Albion”. Sad News: I just heard of the untimely passing of George “GEO” Cox. You may know of him by way of his very informative YouTube videos, posted under “Iridium242“. Many folks in Nevada knew GEO as a founding member of the Nevada Shooters Forum. What a great loss to both the prepping and shooting communities. He will be missed! Today is the birthday of Dean Charles Ing (June 17, 1931 – July 21, 2020). He was an American …
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Recipe of the Week: Schwabisch Potato Salad
The following recipe for Schwabisch Potato Salad is from SurvivalBlog reader Kurt W. Kurt says: “This recipe comes from the border region between Germany and France. It uses vinegar rather than mayonnaise, so it makes it safer to bring for summertime picnics and church luncheons.” Ingredients 2 pounds red potatoes, scrubbed and cut into 1-inch cubes 1 tablespoon plus 2 teaspoons kosher salt, divided 1/2 pound bacon, cut into 1/2-inch dice 3/4 cup finely minced yellow onion (about 1 small) 1/3 cup white vinegar 2 tablespoons white sugar 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 2 tablespoons …
SurvivalBlog Graphic of the Week
Today’s graphic depicts Persistent Poverty, by county. Sadly, there is a high correlation with Indian Reservation lands and former plantation lands with depleted soils. (Graphic courtesy of Reddit.) The thumbnail image below is click-expandable. — Please send your graphic ideas to JWR. (Either via e-mail or via our Contact form.) Any graphics that you send must either be your own creation or uncopyrighted.
The Editors’ Quote of the Day:
“Don’t raise anything, except what fits your appetite. Then the price don’t worry you. Just raise all you can eat and let the low prices go by.” – Will Rogers
Preparedness Notes for Sunday — June 16, 2024
On June 16, 1779, Spain declared war on Great Britain in support of France and the United States, starting the Great Siege of Gibraltar which went on to last 3 years, 7 months and 2 weeks. — Today is the birthday of pioneering economist Adam Smith, in 1723. He was born in Kirkaldy, County Fife, Scotland. He died July 17, 1790. — I heard that Good2GoCo.com has ceased doing business. My apologies to anyone who received Good2GoCo purchase credits as part of their SurvivalBlog writing contest prizes and didn’t have the opportunity to spend them. — SurvivalBlog Writing Contest Today …
JWR’s Meme Of The Week:
The latest meme created by JWR: Meme Text: Disney+’s Newest Star Wars Series The Acolyte Has Been Touted As The “Gayest Star Wars Ever” “I Felt A Great Disturbance In The Force… As If Millions of Voices Suddenly Cried Out: What Have You Done With This Franchise?“ News Links: Fans Think New ‘Acolyte’ Episode Changes ‘Star Wars’ Lore As Supposed Lesbian Witch Plot Goes Viral—But Others Say It Makes Sense. ‘The Acolyte’ Showrunner Concurs It’s The “Gayest Star Wars” And That R2-D2 Is A Lesbian. The Acolyte is getting review bombed on Rotten Tomatoes by angry fanboys. Notes From JWR: …
The Editors’ Quote of the Day:
“And it came to pass the day after, that he went into a city called Nain; and many of his disciples went with him, and much people. Now when he came nigh to the gate of the city, behold, there was a dead man carried out, the only son of his mother, and she was a widow: and much people of the city was with her. And when the Lord saw her, he had compassion on her, and said unto her, Weep not. And he came and touched the bier: and they that bare him stood still. And he said, …