SurvivalBlog presents another edition of The Survivalist’s Odds ‘n Sods. This column is a collection of news bits and pieces that are relevant to the modern survivalist and prepper from JWR. Our goal is to educate our readers, to help them to recognize emerging threats, and to be better prepared for both disasters and negative societal trends. You can’t mitigate a risk if you haven’t first identified a risk. In today’s column, some more saber-rattling, in Ukraine.
Biden Okays Ukrainian Missile Strikes Inside Russia
Several SurvivalBlog readers mentioned this troubling news: Ukraine: US to let Kyiv strike deep inside Russia — reports.
The article begins:
“A New York Times article citing anonymous sources claims the White House has lifted restrictions on using US weapons against targets deep in Russian territory.
Ukraine’s allies have previously barred Kyiv from deploying their weapons too far from the front line.
Now, sources say Ukrainian forces are set to use US-made ATACMS rockets, which have a range of up to 190 miles (306 km), against Russian targets in the coming days.
The White House did not immediately comment.”
Putin Issues New Nuclear Doctrine
SurvivalBlog staffer Tom Christianson sent this news: Putin issues warning to United States with new nuclear doctrine. JWR’s Comment: It is downright frightening to see the doddering Lame Duck President Biden engaging in brinksmanship. Hopefully, cooler heads will prevail in the next presidential administration. Please pray for a peaceful resolution to the war in Ukraine!
Sweden, Finland: New Advice on Surviving War
Several readers mentioned this report from the BBC: Nordic neighbours release new advice on surviving war.
Sweden, Lithuania on Severed Baltic Sea Cable
Another news link from Tom: Sweden, Lithuania ‘Deeply Concerned’ By Severed Baltic Sea Cable: Ministers.
US to Deploy Military Contractors to Ukraine
From the leftist CNN: Biden administration to allow American military contractors to deploy to Ukraine for first time since Russia’s invasion.
Germany Planning for WW3 in 1,000-Page Document
As reported by the sensationalist Sun: Germany planning for WW3 with 1,000-page secret doc ‘Operation Deutschland’ along with 800,000 NATO troops and 200,000 vehicles.
Putin Open to Trump’s Ukraine Peace Plan
Newsweek reported on Wednesday: Putin Open to Trump’s Ukraine Peace Plan, Aims to Avoid Concessions-Reports.
He Lived Off-Grid for 50 Years
In The Epoch Times: Here’s How This Appalachian Man Lived Off-Grid for 50 Years and Mastered the Art of Thriving in Nature. Here is a quote:
“An 80-year-old man who lived off-grid in the Southern Appalachian Mountains for 50 years had mastered the art of living and thriving in harmony with nature; a self-sufficient life that taught him the value of community.
Joe Hollis lived at the foot of the Black Mountains in western North Carolina on a 2.8-acre plot he bought for $800 back in the ‘70s. Mr. Hollis grew much of his food, cooked on a propane stove, and sourced water from the national forest above his land. He used two sets of solar panels to generate power for his property, which he called Mountain Gardens.”
AI Will Replace Some Full-Time Careers by 2025
‘AI Will Replace Full-Time Careers For Some Employees,’ 2025 Predictions.
Trump Favors Concealed Carry Reciprocity
Reader C.B. mentioned this Breitbart article: President-Elect Trump Announces Push for National Concealed Carry Reciprocity. An excerpt:
“Over the weekend President-elect Donald Trump announced a push for national concealed carry reciprocity, a move which would make the concealed permit of any one state valid in the other 49.
On Sunday, Don Trump Jr. posted to Instagram, ‘Boom! My father just announced concealed carry reciprocity. The Second Amendment will stay and remain protected.'”
The CDC Planned Quarantine Camps Nationwide
Reader D.S.V. sent this: Never Forget: The CDC Planned Quarantine Camps Nationwide, Sought to Separate Families and Control Community Buildings.
In Wales: Owning Dogs is Deemed Racist
Welsh Government Told To Create ‘Dog Free Zones’ In Public Areas To Fight Racism.
Teslas: Highest Rate of Fatal Car Crashes
Tesla labled as having the highest fatal crash rate by new safety study. A pericope:
“Tesla vehicles have the highest fatal crash rate of any car brand in the United States, according to a new car study.
The study, conducted by iSeeCars, analyzed data from the U.S. Fatality Analysis Reporting System covering crashes between 2017 and 2022.”
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