The Editors’ Quote of the Day:
“There can be no such thing as ‘fairness in taxation.’ Taxation is nothing but organized theft, and the concept of a ‘fair tax’ is therefore every bit as absurd as that of ‘fair theft.’” – Murray Rothbard
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Preparedness Notes for Wednesday — December 16, 2020
Today is the anniversary of The Boston Tea Party, in 1773. This destructive act of protest was in response to the British Parliament’s passage of the Tea Act of 1773. Parenthetically, this protest wasn’t popularly called “The Boston Tea Party” until 1825. — Also, December 16th, 1928, was the birthday of writer Philip K. Dick, who died March 2, 1982. He penned a remarkable number of sci-fi novels and novellas that have been adapted into movies, including Blade Runner, Total Recall, Screamers, Impostor, Minority Report, Paycheck, A Scanner Darkly, Next, and The Adjustment Bureau. Though he had a troubled personal …
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JWR’s Recommendations of the Week:
Here are JWR’s Recommendations of the Week for various media and tools of interest to SurvivalBlog readers. The focus is usually on emergency communications gear, bug out bag gear, books, and movies–often with a tie-in to disaster preparedness, and links to “how-to” self-sufficiency videos. There is also an emphasis on links to sources for storage food and a variety of storage and caching containers. You will also note an emphasis on history books and historical movies. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. This week the focus is on your last-week-with-certain-shipping-before-Christmas shopping — especially tools that are Made …
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The Editors’ Quote of the Day:
“There is no safety for honest men, but by believing all possible evil of evil men, and by acting with promptitude, decision, and steadiness on that belief.” – Edmund Burke
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Preparedness Notes for Tuesday — December 15, 2020
The 15th of December, 1923, was the birthday of Uziel “Uzi” Gal (born Gotthard Glas). He is shown holding up an Uzi and a German MP-40, for comparison. According to Wikipedia, he was “…born in Weimar, Germany. When the Nazis came to power in 1933 he moved first to England and later, in 1936, to Kibbutz Yagur in the British Mandate of Palestine where he changed his name to Uziel Gal. In 1943, he was arrested for illegally carrying a gun and sentenced to six years in prison. However, he was pardoned and released in 1946, serving less than half …
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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 of interest to preppers and survivalists that are located in the American Redoubt region. Today, we focus on COVID-19 death statistics in Wyoming. (See the Wyoming section.) Idaho Idaho health board meeting halted after ‘intense protests’. Here is how the article begins: “Idaho public health officials abruptly ended a meeting Tuesday after the Boise mayor and chief of police said …
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The Editors’ Quote of the Day:
“Blessed are the young, for they shall inherit the national debt.” – Herbert Hoover, from an address to the Nebraska Republican Conference, Lincoln, Nebraska – January 16, 1936
Preparedness Notes for Monday — December 14, 2020
December 14th is the birthday of the late John Warren Wadleigh (born 1927, died September 24, 2013). Wadleigh was better known to many SurvivalBlog readers by his pen name– Oliver Lange. He was the author of the best-selling resistance warfare novel Vandenberg. He is pictured with his son. — This is also the birthday of Air Force General James H. “Jimmy” Doolittle, who died September 27, 1993. — I spotted two new listings of interest, over at my #1 Son’s site: 23 acres with creek and organic farmland, near Kettle Falls, Washington and, New log home with creek frontage adjoining …
Recipe of the Week: Sago, Rice, or Barley Soup
The following recipe for Sago, Rice, or Barley Soup is from The New Butterick Cook Book, by Flora Rose, co-head of the School of Home Economics at Cornell University. It was published in 1924. A professional scan of that 724-page out-of-copyright book will be one of the many bonus items included in the next edition of the waterproof SurvivalBlog Archive USB stick. This special 15th Anniversary Edition USB stick should be available for sale in the third week of January, 2021. The 14th Edition sold out quickly, so place a reminder in your calendar, if you want one. Ingredients 1 …
Economics & Investing For Preppers
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 how telecommuting is opening up possibilities for living in rural regions. Precious Metals: A headline from Friday: Gold, silver and platinum take a beating. JWR Says: Buy on the dips! o o o Inflation Is Back, Big-Time Economy & Finance: At Zero Hedge: Swedish Central Bank Governor Slams Expansion …
The Editors’ Quote of the Day:
“After a time, civil servants tend to become no longer servants and no longer civil.” – Winston Churchill
Preparedness Notes for Sunday — December 13, 2020
December 13th is the birthday of Sergeant Alvin York. — By way of Pat Cascio, I just heard of the passing of Professor Bradley J. Steiner, at age 74. He was legendary in the martial arts world. Our condolences to his family. SurvivalBlog Writing Contest Today we present another entry for Round 92 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 …
JWR’s Meme Of The Week:
I really enjoy writing memes! Here is my latest meme: To share this, you can find it here: https://kapwi.ng/c/aGZjKo0F Meme Text: Note to Joe Biden… On January 20, 2021: Beware of Kamala’s Nose Under The Tent
The Editors’ Quote of the Day:
“If ye then be risen with Christ, seek those things which are above, where Christ sitteth on the right hand of God. Set your affection on things above, not on things on the earth. For ye are dead, and your life is hid with Christ in God. When Christ, who is our life, shall appear, then shall ye also appear with him in glory. Mortify therefore your members which are upon the earth; fornication, uncleanness, inordinate affection, evil concupiscence, and covetousness, which is idolatry: For which things’ sake the wrath of God cometh on the children of disobedience: In the …
Preparedness Notes for Saturday — December 12, 2020
I just heard about the Supreme Court’s December 11th rejection of the Texas v. Pennsylvania et al case. That was very discouraging. If they weren’t willing to step in to correct an obviously corrupted vote-counting process, then I don’t hold out too much hope for the survival of our Republic. The Democrats have demonstrated that they can now rig elections at will. So what are the chances of ever having another Republican president? And what chance is there of holding on to a Republican majority in the U.S. Senate? Be prepared to have your gun rights trampled, your nation’s borders …