Graham Summers: The Fed is Now the Fifth Largest Country in the World B.B. recommended this at Zero Hedge: Stanley Druckenmiller: “We Have An Entitlement Problem” And One Day The Fed’s Hamster Wheel Will Stop America’s Most Miserable Cities 2013 Items from The Economatrix: Why Trouble’s Brewing For The Euro Insolvency, USA Wal-Mart’s “Atrocious” Quarter Reveals A Faltering Economic Recovery
Gaining Momentum: Now 44 Gun Companies Have Stopped Selling to Law Enforcement In Anti-2nd Amendment States. (Thanks to B.B. for the link.) o o o Wildlife Officials Warn Hunters of Deadly Rabbit Fever o o o Michael Z. Williamson (SurvivalBlog’s Editor at Large) recommended a classic book on planting trees with dynamite. “Kills parasites and fungus, breaks up soil, adds nitrates.” o o o Video: Law Student “Schools” Policeman on His Gun Rights. (Thanks to B.B. for the link.)
“Be not deceived: evil communications corrupt good manners. Awake to righteousness, and sin not; for some have not the knowledge of God: I speak [this] to your shame.” – 1 Corinthians 15:33-34 (KJV)
February 23rd is the birthday of Captain Isaac Davis (February 23, 1745 – April 19, 1775), a militia officer and gunsmith who commanded a Minute Company in Acton, Massachusetts, during the Battle of Concord. — Today we present another two entries for Round 45 of the SurvivalBlog non-fiction writing contest. The prizes for this round include: First Prize: A.) Gunsite Academy Three Day Course Certificate, good for any one, two, or three course. (A $1,195 value.) B.) 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 …
When compiling a list of our survival necessities, we end up with a few basic categories: food, fuel, shelter, water, and protection. Stranded in the wilds, or a deserted island, water is the most important. Shelter comes in a close second, followed by fuel for water purification, food preparation, and sanitation, and ending with food for sustenance. If you add a sharpened stick, perhaps topped with a sharp rock, bone, or metal point, you can protect yourself from wild animals, kill or spear game and fish, and most importantly, fend off adversaries intent on taking your necessities for themselves, or …
James, First let me say that I have thoroughly enjoyed reading SurvivalBlog over the years. It has been a source of insight, inspiration and motivation to myself, my friends and most of my family whom I’ve shared it with. A few months ago we watched as Hurricane Sandy hit the upper East Coast from afar. I’m about 200 miles from the Gulf Coast and as any other resident in this area, we keep an eye on the sky during the Hurricane Season. But knowing this was not in our back yard, I didn’t worry. I generally keep everything stocked up …
Jim, I’m sure many will point out that a list of educational sources should include those who thought the proposed US system would turn into a tyranny: The Anti-Federalist Papers More about the Anti-Federalist Papers, at Constitition.org. It may be seen as a different issue, but the debate between Hamiltonians and the anti-Hamiltonians is also most worthy of study. This leads into the whole question of what was called the American (or National) System of Political Economy, which has been used at times for great development in the US, Germany, and now China. On the other hand, the way it …
Reader B.B. suggested this: Killing the Dollar: G20 & IMF Push for Global Fed, Global Currency The Wal-Mart Indicator: We’re Heading for a Stagflationary Disaster Jeff R. mentioned this story about modern-day alchemy, with folks treating lead like gold: Oklahoma City business offering ‘Cash for Bullets’ amid gun craze Items from The Economatrix: 20 Signs that the US Economy is Heading For Big Trouble in the Months Ahead Is A “Re-Fi Apocalypse” Upon Us? Homebuilding Takes a Breather; Wholesale Prices Up
Some clever video editing paired with some words that ring true: Bill Whittle’s Virtual States of the Union. o o o Camping Survival is running their semi-annual sale on Mountain House foods. They are offering 25% off #10 cans and kits, and 15% off all pouches. The last day of the sale is March 1st, so order soon! o o o Pierre M. sent links to PDFs of two U.S. Army manuals that might be of interest to SurvivalBlog readers. One is recent, and the other is circa 1977: TM 10-8465-236-24P — MOLLE II Equipment and FM21-15 — …
“Let thy mercies come also unto me, O LORD, [even] thy salvation, according to thy word. So shall I have wherewith to answer him that reproacheth me: for I trust in thy word. And take not the word of truth utterly out of my mouth; for I have hoped in thy judgments. So shall I keep thy law continually for ever and ever. And I will walk at liberty: for I seek thy precepts. I will speak of thy testimonies also before kings, and will not be ashamed. And I will delight myself in thy commandments, which I have loved.” …
The next day of synchronized Day Of Resistance rallies is scheduled for February 23rd. — Today we present two more entries for Round 45 of the SurvivalBlog non-fiction writing contest. The prizes for this round include: First Prize: A.) Gunsite Academy Three Day Course Certificate, good for any one, two, or three course. (A $1,195 value.) B.) 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, and C.) Two cases of Mountain House freeze dried …
When was the last time you pulled an all-nighter? I’m not talking about coming home at 2am on New Years. I’m talking about staying awake and alert, for an entire evening, before sundown to after sun up. Has it been a few years, or maybe never? With all this excitement about “bugging out” and prepping, there’s a lot of talk about security and self defense, but I have yet to read an in depth article about the practical application of watches. Kind of boring maybe, but in a TEOTWAWKI, scenario keeping a watch is essential, so let’s dissect it in …
Often, when two modern patriots are having a discussion, they agree with the failure of the public education system to teach basic American history, or to expose students to the foundations of our modern Republican form of government. The speakers quickly move on since they are often unable to specifically identify that which has been lost. Similarly, you often hear talk radio or television personalities spend an enormous amount of time suggesting courses of study or books, only concluding that the answer to the conundrum is the latest product that they happen to have for sale on their web site …
Mr. Rawles and Readers, I would like to make an additional comment on the well written article “A Newbie’s Perspective on Raising Chickens”. It is true, that most of the hatchery breeds of chickens have lost their inclination to brood, however a few breeds still maintain their skills as good brood hens. We purchased three Silkie chickens two years ago and I have been amazed at their tenacity toward both laying and setting eggs. One hen tried for six weeks to set eggs in the pen in the middle of a snow drift in February and March. She was so …
Michael W. sent:In hard-hit Spain, bartering becomes means of getting by G.G. sent this: World’s top economies shrink for first time in four years Ask Russ: How Bad is the Sequester? Is Hyperinflation A Certainty? Items from The Economatrix: Retail Apocalypse: Why Are Major Retail Chains All Over America Collapsing? Currency War Has Started. International Monetary System To Destabilize And Collapse Peter Schiff: America is Becoming the United States of Britain