Letter Re: Demographic Shifts in The American Redoubt

Mr. Rawles, In the aftermath of the apparent hostile takeover of Colorado by immigrants from California, I have been wondering about the status of the States that comprise the American Redoubt. Is there any information available about demographic shifts within the Redoubt as a result of immigration? I’ve heard a little here and there, particularly about some of the resort type areas of Idaho and the coastal regions of Washington and Oregon, but nothing about significant shifts within the states as a whole. Thanks, – Thetonedeafbard JWR Replies: The American Redoubt region is conservative, and gradually getting more conservative, year …


Economics and Investing:

Global Physical Gold & Silver Demand On Fire Amid Price Drop Paper-Gold Holders Flee To Real Metal Why a Dollar & Euro Collapse Is Guaranteed The European Commission Lays Out The True Blueprint For The Future Of Every European Country Items from The Economatrix: Is Bernanke’s Worst Nightmare Just Around The Corner? Is The Takedown Of Gold A Sign That The Entire Global Financial System Is About To Crash? Criminal Cartel Attacks:  No Shelter Until They Have It All


Odds ‘n Sods:

Who are the alleged Boston Bombers? It appears that they Chechen Muslims who were legally residents in the States. This might be a case of newly-minted Americans with an agenda, time of their hands and some spending money. Tamarlen Tsarnaev (deceased via the grisly combination of police gunfire, blowing himself up, and being run over by his own brother) was a frustrated boxer who had been arrested for assaulting his girlfriend. The editor of View From The Porch mentioned that it is safe to assume that he was named after the Muslim-Mongol conqueror Tamerlane. (It is a fairly common name …



Notes from JWR:

April 19th marks multiple anniversaries: The Battles of Lexington and Concord, the Warsaw Ghetto uprising against the Nazis in 1943, the BATF’s costly raid on the Branch Davidian Church in Waco (20 years ago, today), the gun turret explosion on the USS Iowa in 1989, and very sadly also the Oklahoma City bombing, in 1995. April 19th is also the birthday of novelist Ralph Peters. Coincidentally, we I both have the same literary agent, Robert Gottlieb. — Today we present another entry for Round 46 of the SurvivalBlog non-fiction writing contest. The prizes for this round include: First Prize: A.) …


A New Pandemic Threat On the Horizon: H7N9, by TXnurse

Influenza A viruses originate from various avian species, and almost exclusively begin in China. Influenza A viruses have always infected many different species of birds. Often initially seen in one species, they frequently cross over and cause illness in another species, this is called mixing, mutation or antigenic drift. This is how new subtypes of viruses are created. Eventually these viruses progress until they mutate enough to become infective to mammalian hosts (us). These viruses can be highly infective, easily transmissible and very lethal in humans. Most of us have probably heard of the H1N1 virus that took a substantial …


Economics and Investing:

Fewer Americans Now View Their Income Taxes as Fair. The 55% who say their taxes are fair is lowest since 2001. (Not mentioned here is the fact that 47% of American adults pay NO Federal income tax!) So next we must ask the more apropos question: What percentage of actual TAX PAYERS consider their taxes “fair”? Jim Rogers Cites Four Key Forces Fueling The Current Gold Sell-Off   U.S. Economy Fundamentally Tormented; No Amount of Money Printing Can Fix It   Precious Metals Retailer Says They Have Been Experiencing Astounding Volume. US Mint Sells Record 63,500 Ounces Of Gold In …


Odds ‘n Sods:

Some more twisted “white guilt” musings from the leftist editors at Salon: Let’s hope the Boston Marathon bomber is a white American. I have a better suggestion: Let’s hope that whomever is responsible is brought to justice, regardless of his skin pigmentation or national origin.    o o o USDA Implements New Program to Track Livestock    o o o A revised edition of an important article: Comparing England (or UK) murder rates with the US: More complex than you thought    o o o Seven things you need to know about the new immigration bill. (Thanks to R.B.S. for …



Notes from JWR:

The Toomey-Manchin-Schumer scheme has thankfully failed to muster enough votes, but be vigilant. BHO is reportedly livid, so don’ be surprised to hear of some new Executive Orders related to firearms–for example restricting importation of full capacity magazines, military surplus gun parts, military surplus ammunition, and “non-sporting” guns. Since the administration no doubt already has them in their back pocket, some new E.O.s could be announced as soon as Friday. — Today we present another entry for Round 46 of the SurvivalBlog non-fiction writing contest. The prizes for this round include: First Prize: A.) Gunsite Academy Three Day Course Certificate, …


The Time in Between the Moments, by Paul G.

So you are a prepper. You have trained yourself for survival, bought survival gear, and built up personal survival items not only for yourself, but for your family as well. You’re even thinking about how to improve your plans, modify your techniques, and seek continuing to educate yourself with additional survival skills. Then TEOTWAWKI situation happens and everything goes to heck for a day, a week, or maybe even your lifetime. There could be an economic collapse with looting situations, severe weather scenarios causing mass casualties, natural disasters wiping out the power grid, or you may even be in an …


Letter Re: Advice on U.S. Military Service

Sir: This is in response to a letter published on Sunday, 4 April “Letter Re: Advice on U.S. Military Service“ Jim M. says the person should consider joining the Navy Seabees. I am writing to say the exact opposite. Do not consider joining the Seabees at least not at this time. The Naval Construction Force (NCF) consist of six active duty Naval Mobile Construction Battalions (NMCB) and 12 reserve NMCBs. (Along with various Cargo Handling Battalions (NCHB), Maintenance Units (CBMU) and others.) With the current fiscal problems and general changes in needs of the DoD, there are heavy cuts in …


Economics and Investing:

Tax Freedom Day 2013 is April 18 — Five Days Later than Last Year Jim W. sent: 16% of Annual Silver Supply Just Vaporized Dollar Decline Confirmed Items from The Economatrix: Massive $20 Billion Paper Gold Sell Orders Trigger Stop Loss Selling and Unfounded Panic Gold Trader:  Expect Margin Calls Monday Morning as Big Players Do Whatever it Takes to Get Physical Metal Extreme Nervousness in Regards To Collapse — Gold Silver a Must Rule


Odds ‘n Sods:

Jim W. recommended: Milk for Cheesemaking    o o o F.G. sent: Vandals knock out communications in South Bay. [JWR’s Comments: I think that “Terrorists” would have been a better word choice than “Vandals.” These incidents illustrate the vulnerability of America’s power and telecommunications infrastructure. Be prepared to do without, for extended periods.]    o o o F.G. sent: Arizona on verge of turning gun buybacks into revenue    o o o I noticed that D. Eric Desmond has expanded his line of semi-custom Kydex neck and belt sheaths. I bought one of his belt sheaths for my for my …