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, we look at the broadening appeal of preparedness.
Prepper Culture: It’s Not Just on the Right Anymore
Over at RedState: Prepper Culture: It’s Not Just on the Right Anymore.
‘Prepping’ for Disaster Diversifies
And from US News & World Reports: ‘Prepping’ for Disaster Diversifies as More Americans Lose Trust.
Haiti on the Verge of Collapse
Over at X/Twitter: Haiti on the Verge of Collapse. The piece begins:
“After thousands broke out of prison, the capital of Haiti has fallen into lawlessness.”
Wisconsin Compound Built for Off-the-Grid Lifestyles
This came to us by way of Notes From The Bunker, by our friend Commander Zero: ‘Built by preppers for preppers’: See this Wisconsin compound built for off-the-grid lifestyles.
Canadian Government Shifts to “Pre-Crime”
Reader Terry H. sent us this: Canada to Begin Jailing Citizens Who ‘Might’ Commit Crimes.
Renewables Threaten the US Power Grid
A Liberty Nation News piece, linked over at the Whatfinger.com news aggregation site: Renewables Threaten the US Power Grid. Here is a pericope:
“The unfolding crisis is exacerbated by gargantuan electricity demands across the land, particularly for data centers, AI facilities, and factories to manufacture EVs, solar panels, heat pumps, and related components. Additionally, grid capacity for EV charging stations, and the additional drawdown of electricity to power heat pumps, induction stoves, and other gadgetry once fueled by other sources, will exponentially amplify energy needs in tandem with the massive electricity demands of AI and data centers.
The silver lining may be that this epic planning and policy failure will expose the many frauds perpetrated on Americans in the name of lucrative renewable energy subsidization by the government. The oxymoronically monitored “zero-emissions energy” is plainly a misnomer – solar panels and EVs create massive amounts of carbon dioxide pollution in their manufacture, especially in coal-burning China, but they also bring chemical pollution, gaping mining operations, and disposal impacts.”
British Man Jailed For Two Years Over Stickers
Paul Joseph Watson: British Man Jailed For 2 Years Over Stickers As PM Whines About “Democracy”.
WEF Demands Censorship of Critics
WEF Demands Governments Make ‘Concerted Effort’ to Silence Critics. A fair-use quote from a WEF website article:
“Addressing disinformation requires a concerted effort across sectors. Governments, media organizations, tech companies and civil society must collaborate to create a multi-layered defence against the spread of false information. Empowering Internet users with media information literacy, ensuring the independence and viability of news organizations, and leveraging technology to distinguish between credible journalism and disinformation are vital to countering the spread of false information.”
Lessons From Jeff Cooper’s House Construction
Fred The Valmetmeister sent us a link to a fascinating video architectural tour of Jeff and Janelle Cooper’s house: Prescott Talks – Gunsite Academy Sconce Tour
When the Boomers are Gone, Will Gen X’s Time Be Up?
A William Sullivan essay, over at American Thinker: When the Boomers are Gone, Will Gen X’s Time Be Up?
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