“Rather than seeking to stem the tide, our educators, politicians, and judges aid the advance of godlessness. This cannot continue if our children and grandchildren are to live in a country that still recognizes God and upholds religious liberty.” – Franklin Graham
My sincere thanks to the 83 readers who responded to my post yesterday, requesting Ten Cent Challenge subscriptions. Several folks sent $100, one sent $200, and one sent $365–presumably as a “catch-up’ payment for a decade of reading the blog without previously subscribing. Your generous support is greatly appreciated! — January 5th, 1855 was the birthday of King Camp Gillette (pictured), who invented the safety razor. — Today is also the birthday of actor Robert Duvall (born 1931.) His roles in Open Range and Apocalypse Now are unforgettable. — This is also the birthday of General Courtney Hodges (born 1887 …
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. We may select some long e-mails for posting as separate letters. — Reader Jim. L. sent this: How tech’s richest plan to save themselves after the apocalypse. o o o An interesting study that I heard about by way of the American Partisan site: The effects of QuikClot Combat Gauze and Celox Rapid on hemorrhage control. JWR’s Comment: It appears that QuikClot provides superior clotting. But note that …
“Speculative stock #bubbles ultimately see the gamblers take on too much debt. #MarginDebt popularity accelerates at peaks. At this point the market is dancing on a knife’s edge. Passive investing’s IQ drain, and #stonksgoup hype, add to the danger… …The first step is to recognize that 5:1 is not a natural ratio. It is a product of a paradigm. So what will continue this paradigm? What may reverse it? This is the knife’s edge, because we are at 5:1. It may go to 100:1. Or become -5:-1. But parabolas don’t resolve sideways.” – Dr. Michael Burry, from March 2020 tweets …
January 4th is the birthday of George Hyde, who was born “Heide” in 1888, in Arpfingen, Germany. He was the chief gun designer for the Inland Division of General Motors (GM) in Dayton, Ohio during World War II. Hyde was best-known as the co-designer of the M3 “Grease Gun” SMG and the Liberator pistol, but he also designed the Bendix-Hyde Carbine and the M2 Hyde submachinegun. He immigrated to the United States in 1927. A gent at the Nitro Express Forums mentioned some details on his life before World War II: “Before 1935 Hyde was the shop foreman and metal …
We make just one appeal for Ten Cent Challenge subscriptions each year, and for 2022, this is it: As most SurvivalBlog readers know, we severed all ties with Amazon, in January of 2021. With their blatant censorship and unconscionable business practices, we simply couldn’t continue any partnership with them. Quitting the Amazon Associates program has cost us more than $30,000 per year in commissions. We had hoped that the number of Ten Cent Challenge subscriptions would greatly increase, but unfortunately, they only went up by about 10% — not nearly enough to make up for what we lost in leaving Amazon. …
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 of interest to preppers and survivalists that are located in the American Redoubt region. Today, we focus on JK Armament solvent traps. (See the Idaho section.) Region-Wide Jeremy LaGoo’s 2021-2022 winter forecast: What La Niña could bring to Spokane, North Idaho. o o o After a brief price spike, forestry experts now say that log prices are back down to …
“Defiance, not obedience, is the American’s answer to overbearing authority.” – Ayn Rand
On this day, in 1521, Martin Luther– the father of the reformation and founder of Protestantism– was officially excommunicated by Pope Leo X from the Roman Catholic Church. — Today, another review written by our Field Gear Editor, Pat Cascio.
The following Horseradish Sauce recipe is from Mrs. Alaska. Mrs. Alaska’s Introductory Note: “Horseradish is the northerner’s alternative to spicy peppers, that do not grow well in our short summer season and seem milder in flavor, too. It has several advantages. 1) It is a perennial plant. In certain locations, it is so prolific it is considered invasive, so many people who grow it are happy to share or trade plants. We got our first three plants in barter for our honey. 2) You can make your sauce hotter or milder by choosing when you add the vinegar, which stops …
Here are the latest news items and commentary on current economics news, market trends, stocks, investing opportunities, and the precious metals markets. We also cover hedges, derivatives, and obscura. Most of these items are from the “tangibles heavy” contrarian perspective of SurvivalBlog’s Founder and Senior Editor, JWR. Today, we look at Bidenflation. (See the Inflation Watch section.) Precious Metals: Arkadiusz Sieroń: 2022 – The Year Of (Gold) Inflation? o o o Christopher Weber: Silver will show the way. Economy & Finance: Dr. Ron Paul, over at Redoubt News: Is the Crack-up Boom Here? o o o Be Ready for a 30-70% …
“There are no conspiracies but there are also no coincidences.” – Stephen K. Bannon
On this date in 1936, the first night vision electron tube was revealed in St. Louis, Missouri. — January 2nd, 1776 is the anniversary of the first revolutionary flag to be displayed. — SurvivalBlog Writing Contest Today we present another entry for Round 98 of the SurvivalBlog non-fiction writing contest. The prizes for this round include: First Prize: The photovoltaic power specialists at Quantum Harvest LLC are providing a store-wide 10% off coupon. Depending on the model chosen, this could be worth more than $2000. A Gunsite Academy Three Day Course Certificate. This can be used for any of their …
The latest meme created by JWR: To share this, you can find it here: https://kapwi.ng/c/bSgoCWZeiN Meme Text: “Let’s Go Brandon, I agree.” Oh, and “Invoke the 25th Amendment.” I Agree. Media: The first Part? It really happened: Video Link.
“Forasmuch then as Christ hath suffered for us in the flesh, arm yourselves likewise with the same mind: for he that hath suffered in the flesh hath ceased from sin; That he no longer should live the rest of his time in the flesh to the lusts of men, but to the will of God. For the time past of our life may suffice us to have wrought the will of the Gentiles, when we walked in lasciviousness, lusts, excess of wine, revellings, banquetings, and abominable idolatries: Wherein they think it strange that ye run not with them to the …
