The Fallacy of “Month-Over-Month” Inflation Numbers

Real quick and easy question for you…Is inflation bad right now?

If you were to believe “Demented” Joe Biden you would think inflation is under control and the economy is recovering from the little hiccup that occurred recently. I mean, come on…really?

If you were to listen to and believe in the official federal inflation numbers, inflation is all but cured…because the month-over-month inflation rate is falling…right?

Well, actually that is true, it is. But does that mean inflation is falling/retreating?

Ah, no.

This latest round of inflation, the one since “Dementia” Biden took control of the US, peaked in June 2022 at 9.1%. And then it started dropping like a rock to 6.5% in November 2022. That signals a 28% reduction in inflation…month-over-month.

Wow!!! We are recovering…good times are back and inflation is down 28%…”Uncle Pervert” Joe has saved the day!!!!

Ah, no.

While it is true that the month-over-moth inflation rate reduced by 28%, inflation was still 6.5% over the year before. And the year before the inflation rate was 7% over the year before that. So in real terms, the kind of terms that come out of our wallets…prices were up 13.5% under Crazy Joe! So there is nothing and no one in the world that can tell us that inflation is down…or even getting better. But if you listen to the federal government…we are on the road to recovery.

Ah, no.

To get a real picture of inflation you have to look at a realistic time period. So if you are to judge “Mad Hatter” Joe you would have to look at the time period that includes his entire reign of economic terror (a.k.a. his presidency).

So starting in February 2021 (the first full month of his presidency) inflation was 1.7%, then 7.9% in February 2022. So his best inflation period during his presidency was showing price increases of 9.6%…and that is devastating to the average middle-class person…and horrific to the lower-income folks. The worst period was 14.5% June 2021 and June 2022. Holy molly “Hair Sniffer Biden”…that is killing the average American family.

So don’t buy into the “month-over-month” inflation rate rise and fall…because it is simply not an accurate picture of what is happening. You have to view inflation over a much larger, and specific, period of time. And to be a fair representation of someone’s performance (i.e. a President or Congress) you have to assess the numbers in terms of their influential time period.

You already know how “Mafioso Joe” is doing when it comes to destroying the economy…it is a major success for him…he is right on his target/goal/mission…the utter destruction of the US economy. But, let me put it into pretty plain terms using actual government figures…

  • Since Biden took office the December year-over-year inflation rate is up 958%!!!
  • And the December 2022 month-over-month inflation rate is up 24%!!!

Do those numbers make sense?

Ah, no…although they are accurate, they don’t paint a realistic picture. But, do you hear the White House bragging about those numbers? No, of course not…you only hear the boasting when the month-over-month rate is coming down. But, they should not be bragging then either…if they were being truthful.

Just use your common sense…the price you are paying now for everything is WAY higher since Biden took office. Don’t get caught up in the federal government number deception game…their utter lying.

Oh, and by the way…do you know who has the responsibility to control inflation?

If you guessed the Federal Reserve (Fed) you got it right. If you understand that the Fed is a private corporation owed by private banks you will get some serious bonus points. If you also know that the Fed has autonomy from US government control…WAY more bonus points. And if you know that the Fed doesn’t legally have to reveal anything they do or any reasoning they use to anyone at any time for any reason, including Congress or the President…then you get all the bonus points in the universe.

Why is that important?

Let’s make it real…

  • in 1960 the average US home price was $12,000…in 2022 it was $429,000…up 3475%
  • in 1960 a gallon of gas cost just about .10 (10cents)…in 2022 it was $3.36…up 326%

How’s that for controlling inflation????!!!!!!?????

Another way to look at it…my parents would send me to the corner convenience store to buy a half-gallon of milk, a 16oz bottle of Pepsi, and a loaf of white bread. And guess what…I would come home with change from the dollar bill they sent with me! And…when I took the empty Pepsi bottle back to the store I would get another 5cents from the deposit!

So tell me again how well the Fed is doing on inflation in real terms. Yeah, think seriously about that for a minute.

But you demand to compare that to household income…right! Because you think it has gone up tremendously and we are far better off now than in 1960…right?

So…

  • In 1960 the average household income was $5,600…or 47% of the average home price.
  • In 2022 the average household income was $79,000…or 18% of the average home price.
  • In 1960 if the average household used all of theie income to buy gasoline they could buy 56,000 gallons of gas.
  • In 2022 if the average household used all of their income to buy gasoline they could buy 23,500 gallons of gas.

The actual factual numbers prove that the US is going backwards financially and economically…BIG TIME! And I mean really, really, big time!!

So have you bought into the lie that the US citizens are better off in 2022 than in 1960?

So how in the hell are they able to convince so many people that the US is this golden land of opportunity!?!? When the numbers clearly prove that US citizens standard of living is falling apart at the seams…tell me, please! We have been economically collapsing since 1960!!

But, here are two questions…

  • If the average US citizen’s economic/financial standard of living is plummeting…who is benefiting? Who is making the money that the average person is losing?
  • And why do we tolerate the Fed doing this to us, our grandparents, our great-grandparents, our children and our grandchildren?
  • And the real question…Since it is factual what they are intentionally doing, clear evidence to prove it, why are they doing it?

Well, I guess those questions prompt me to ask…

  • How long will we tolerate it?
  • What will you do to protect your family from this intentional and organized financial/economic destruction?
  • And…if we, as a citizenry, decide not to tolerate it any more…what are you willing to do?

 

Prepare!!!

It is coming faster than you think…and is closer than you imagine.


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Massive (un)Employment Problems!

These past couple of weeks 6 technology companies announced 10’s and 10’s of thousands of job layoffs. Bluntly…nearly 60,000 people will lose their job! Right now the average technology worker earns $70,990 per year. That sucks over $4billion out of the US economy in one single stroke! And that is just the big corporation job loss information for a single week in the technology sector alone.

But you say, “They tell us the unemployment rate is 3.5%, so it isn’t that bad after all, they will quickly find another job.”

Really???!!!???

Where do you think that unemployment number comes from? First off…it comes from the US federal government…when was the last time the federal government ever told the truth? I can’t recall any time in the last 120 years that they told the truth about anything to anyone at anytime about anyting. Can you?

I wrote extensively about unemployment numbers and how they are calculated (i.e. guessed at) and declared…< click here to read about it >…but the bottom line…government unemployment numbers are as fake and fraudulent as anything that ever came out of any liar’s mouth.

The easiest way to get a feel for the actual unemployment numbers and employment situation in the United States is to look at the Workforce Participation Rate. Yup, the people who are actually working (i.e. the employed who are eligible to be employed).

The Workforce Participation Rate in December 2022 was 62.3%!

Yup, that means more than 37% of the people who are eligible and capable to work are not working. That is a staggering figure!!

So don’t buy into the federal government BS…you need to understand the real figures not government lies!

But that is just the start…once you know the real numbers such as unemployment, then you must figure out how that might affect you personally and how it impacts the larger picture…the country and the world in economic terms as a whole.

But you aren’t done yet…then you must make a plan to mitigate any adverse economic outcome that might impact you and your family.

But you aren’t done yet…you MUST work your plan and constantly reassess your situation…and adjust your plan as needed.

Prepare!!!

It is coming faster than you think…and is closer than you imagine.


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Complete “woke” insanity!!

So first off, they are science deniers…second, they are entirely insane, delusional, or just plain run-of-the-mill mentally ill.

So here is this “guy” that goes into a hospital, then complains when the hospital staff questions if “he” is pregnant. Duh!!! Men, guys, males, canNOT get pregnant!! Period! That is pure 100% science…any other belief is pure delusion. And it seems that not only was “Danny” delusional and/or insane…but Yahoo article writers are just as insane.

Get this article headline…”Transgender men can get pregnant. Here’s what they wish more people understood.”

Let me digress…why would a pregnant woman, posing as and appearing as a fat man (including a beard), think she would have trouble being taken seriously by medical personnel when she claims she is pregnant????

Duh!!!!

First off, let’s be clear…men can’t get pregnant no matter who says what…it is simply not possible.

Next, women/females (XX chromosome physiologically) can get pregnant. But, when a woman dresses up like a man, when a woman disguises herself like a man, when a woman expects to be treated like a man…they can’t FREAKING expect to be taken seriously about anything…especially when it comes to medical care!

So both “Danny” and “Kayden” need to shut their freaking pie holes and quit complaining when it comes to their delusion-based mental illness problems.

And authors who write articles supporting their plights and defending their mental illness need to have their fingers…OK, I better stop…free speech, freedom of the press, and all.

So why am I upset? Simple…

1) People have gone insane and try to be something other that what science says they are. Living a delusional mentally ill delusional lifestyle.

2) Then those same unstable people complain when they are treated as the gender they try to appear to be in their opposite-gender disguises.

3) Media folks try to convince us that there is something wrong with us that we do believe in science and commonsense.

4) Society is more and more demonizing normal people with normal beliefs, who accept science, who want a sane and civil society…and idolize delusional freaks.

Listen to this stinking pile of insane, mental illness crap, “Shon McCloud, a Virginia-based U.S. Army vet who identifies as trans, is currently pregnant with his first child, conceived naturally with his male partner. “

Do not get caught up with this insanity that it evil personified! There is a single goal for all of this…it is to…well, you, my website folks know what the goal is.

Hold to the iron rod of truth…real truth…not this made-up garbage that evil people are pushing on society!


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Some serious food for thought…the U.S. Empire

So I have been staying away from most news and current events…thankfully. I gave up what little social media I was involved in long ago…thankfully. I have been concentrating on two contract projects that I am doing for a local solar company, this is my third & fourth for them. And there is the family I am trying to help out -service project- they were taken advantage of by a disreputable solar company. So I have been a bit busy with actual “work” even though I am supposedly retired. The good thing…these contract projects have provided the funds for our solar system upgrade. Well, minus the fourth battery that is in out near future…hopefully.

Several things have been on my mind even though I have avoided current events. One is the utter decadence that our country is falling into; yeah, and the entire world, if truth be told. Another is the financial situation in our country; yeah, and the entire world, if truth be told. But most of all…the US Empire situation. Yeah, I know…oh boy, here we go again. And you are right…here we go again.

For about a year and a half I have been doing research on various empires in the history of the world. Empires such as the Roman, Dutch, French, British, Russian, and German. Yes, for the record, the Dutch (Netherlands) were an empire, rising in the early 1600’s and fallen by the mid-1800’s. The Dutch empire having been replaced mostly by the French empire which rose in the late 1600’s and had fallen by the early 1900’s. For the German empire I am referring to the Nazi German empire, not the early so-called German empire (1870 – 1918).

True, I have been an avid student of history for nearly 50 years now but just in the last few years I have really dived into the details of their societies and mentality of their leaders. And no, I have no idea why I am so intrigued and fascinated by history other than it is who we are as societies and individuals. The single most surprising aspect of empire history…they all repeat themselves almost exactly…like 99% match-up.

In early 2021 I began to watch a large number of documentaries of empires. I wanted to get a more visual representation of them rather simply words on a page. Then this year I began to watch docudramas on the same empires. Yes I know, by definition docudramas are not entirely historically accurate. But, they do give a glimpse of a more visual representation of the color of the societies and people living in that day and age. And I did find it rather interesting how well they did match written historical accounts on the macro level. And further, they matched the actual places I visited throughout my life. Since a young sailor in the 1970’s I have visited such places as Rome, Italy…London, England…Tunisia, France, Malta, Gibraltar, Cuba, Australia, Wales, and Sicily.

So where am I headed with all of this? Ah yes, the big question to be sure…and I will give you the answer…one you probably won’t like.

First off you need to understand two things; 1) every empire that has ever existed has fallen or is falling…with the exception of China, it is still rising, 2) the United States of America is an empire, whether you believe it or not, it is.

#1 is easy to prove true…just look it up…of every single one of the world’s empires that have ever existed, they have all fallen (except two, so far, but the US is in the later stages of falling, China is still rising). And these empires follow a specific pattern in their rise and fall. I presume that is due to the fact that they are all controlled by humans, and human nature doesn’t/hasn’t changed much in the history of humankind. Ahhhhhh, that it what makes us human.

#2 is either accepted or rejected based on personal opinion (i.e. bias) of given facts and hard evidence. However my friend…facts are facts…period. And all of those facts line-up exactly with the data points of all prior empires the world has seen. So bluntly speaking…if you don’t accept the fact that the US is an empire then you are viewing factual evidence through a prism of your own bias. Well, in my opinion anyways.

To learn more about the US Empire you should probably read “The Fall of the U.S. Empire”

The true point of this article is the mentality of the leadership of those empires; and the state of the societies of these empires when they reach the clear and obvious stage of falling. And that leadership and societal mental state is consistent across the board with empires as they rise and fall, especially the fall.

In a nut shell:

Leadership mentality –

  • They are superior to the common person and only they know what is best for the country.
  • They are entitled to opulence and special treatment due to their status.
  • They are “called” to rule and reign; they consider it their “destiny” to do so.
  • They should be able to tax their populations without restrictions and to any degree to fund the government…and the government’s agenda.
  • They are convinced that military “might” makes all things right and using that military might is justified as a means to an end…all ends.

Societal mentality-

  • Superior to other country’s populations.
  • Entitled to special treatment wherever they go.
  • Increasingly morally indulgent and accepting of perversions.
  • Over-burdened with taxes, fees, and regulations of government.
  • They feel they are not heard, understood, or represented by their leadership (i.e. government)…an increasing distancing between the populace and the leadership.
  • The population is deeply divided into social groups, especially politically.

Does that sound familiar?

If you care to question those observations please feel free to challenge them and do your own research into empire history. I think you would find it most enlightening.

The single most glaring example of this I think is France with Louis the XIV (1638 – 1715) at the helm. He was King of France from 1643 – 1715 (but didn’t actually rule until about 1660 due to his age) and oversaw the rise of France as an empire. And France would maintain its empire status for about 200 – 225 years. He was an interesting fellow, although not a good guy. He did have a vision, I will give him that.

Here are some of my observations of King Louis XIV:

  • He detested the practice of religion but used it to create more power for himself. He persecuted any Christian that wouldn’t subject themselves to his rule and his beliefs.
  • He was morally bankrupt to a startling degree. Interestingly, he outwardly participated in religious ceremonies.
  • He built the most powerful modern and professional military in the world at the time and engaged in virtual constant warfare to expand his empire. And he acquired huge debt doing so.
  • He favored taxation, any tax, and he imposed new taxes on the population and raised existing taxes. If this sounds familiar…he exempted the rich nobles from most taxation.
  • He also imposed draconian rules and regulations on the rich nobles to exert more control over them. He even forced the nobles to move into his over-the-top opulence of Versailles.
  • He also essentially did the same to military commanders to centralize control at his throne. He also created a large, well-trained, professional, standing army with which he conquered all “enemies” both foreign and domestic.
  • Versailles was infamously known for rampant gambling, intrigue, conspiracies, and perverted sexual morality.
  • And of course, he placed the Catholic church in France under his direct control for his own personal gain.
  • While Louis was married, he only had a single child that survived from that marriage. However, he had a long list of mistresses, many concurrently. Those unions produced dozens of illegitimate children.
  • He considered himself as the center of the universe “without equal” and ensured everyone accepted that viewpoint.
  • He built multiple monuments to himself. The most ostentatious being the Place of Versailles. And yes, the cost for Versailles…equivalent to about 300billion dollars!

While Louis reigned, the people of France complained of; 1) exponential expansion of the King’s central authority, 2) enormous tax burdens on the average person, 3) the reduction of local and regional authority and autonomy.

Does any of that sound familiar in our current day?

Here’s the deal…all empires were essentially the same, as were their monarchs/leaders. So, let’s think about this for a minute…if all the empires followed the same path and all the monarchs/leaders were essentially the same…what about the US empire?

Do our political leaders use religion for their own personal gain as well as criticize it when useful? Do they persecute religions when it suits their purposes, especially political purposes? Do they attempt to, or actually, exert control over religion?

Do our political leaders, especially our Presidents, act in a way to show that they are morally and ethically bankrupt?

Has the US built a large, well-trained, professional, modern, standing military…and have used it to expand its territory? And is that standing army controlled primarily by a single political leader (i.e. the President)?

Do our political leaders have no issue raising existing taxes and imposing new taxes and fees on US citizens…while mostly exempting rich people either directly or via loop holes?

Is Washington D.C. known for its intrigue, perversion, and complete lack of morality among political leaders and their staff and bureaucrats? Are our political leaders known to have mistresses both male and female?

Are churches allowed to speak openly from the pulpit about political matters, endorse candidates for office, and oppose legislation without reprisal from the government?

Are US Presidents considered the most powerful and arrogant people in the world…and ensure that all other leaders bow to their power?

Do our political leaders build monuments to themselves and fellow political leaders to the cost of billions of dollars?

Are you seeing a pattern here?

For a very long time I have been preaching “principles vs politics”…for a very good reason! Our politicians are corrupt to virtually to every single one of them. As is our government…corrupt and perverted to an staggering degree.

So, let me digress just a minute…Why was the US Constitution written the way it was?

Our Founding Fathers grew up during, and witnessed first hand, the Dutch Empire, the French Empire, and the British Empire. The Founding Fathers suffered directly at the hands of the British Empire through decades of tyranny, high taxation, oppression, and violence. They knew all too well what dangers laid at feet of empires and tyrannical rulers. Those same Founding Fathers did everything they could to prevent an empire taking hold in the United States and being ruled over by rich, powerful, political elites. They worked tirelessly to try and prevent US citizens suffering oppression and violence, and even economic hardships in the form of excessive taxation. They didn’t want a homegrown British Empire equivalent.

But here we are…smack dab in the middle of what our Founding Fathers tried to keep us protected from. We have become what our Founding Fathers both feared and detested…and empire ruled over by powerful ruthless elites.

And one other final issue I would like to share…

The Dutch Kings had the Blue Guards, the British Kings have the British Foot Guards (a.k.a. Royal Guards), and the French Kings had the Garde Écossaise. And all the empires had extensive domestic spy networks and secret police to enforce their rule, intimidate citizens, and suppress dissension.

Our Founding Fathers had no such guards, none were needed, wanted, or were going to be provided…according to the Constitution. But within 70 years Presidents began elevating themselves to a royalty status. And now the US monarchs have the Secret Service, Capitol Police, and numerous units from the military guarding them 24/7 at huge expense to the average taxpayer.

Additionally, our Presidents have multiple spy agencies keeping track of all citizens’ every move (i.e. NSA, DHS, TSA, ATF, DEA, NSA). And of course the ultimate powerful and brutal secret police…the FBI. And when those police state entities wish to intimidate, suppress dissension, or even kill citizens…who can stand against them?

So I beg the questions:

1) After our Founding Fathers rejected and defeated a tyrannical and oppressive monarchy nearly 250 years ago…and adopted a Constitution to prevent another one forming…why did we, US citizens, allow another to take its place?

2) Now that we have a tyrannical and oppressive government once again ruling our country with an iron fist…what, if anything, are we going to do about it?

3) We know through facts, evidence, and history that all empires fall…have YOU thought about what you and your family will do when the U.S. Empire becomes desperate?

Work locally, prepare yourself and your family…and figure out your personal principles…and stick to them.

Forget politics…think principles!


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Who is to blame for…

Oh my goodness…it happened again! But, who in the world is to blame? That will surprise some…and anger others…and the ATF will just snicker. And more of our rights, liberties, and freedoms die…

Obviously I am referring to the recent move by the ATF to ban pistol braces…and potentially turn millions of US citizens into felons. Once that is done, then the FBI can get to work and SWAT raid citizens’ homes and arrest or kill regular, every-day US citizens…as the ATF & FBI have done before…its called “massacres.”

Sorry, I had a much more intellectual and informative article already scheduled for this morning, it was going to post at 9am. But, I delayed that till tomorrow…this I have to get off my chest. But, I had to wait till 5am this morning to start writing this post because I was so spitting mad last night.

The bottom line…the ATF had said that previously approved/legal AR pistol “braces” are now illegal. And if you own one you have several options…all cost huge money, all cost US citizen time, all are patently unconstitutional, and the ATF move serves one single purpose…to erode the rights guaranteed by the Second Amendment. In other words…removing more guns from the hands of US citizens to reduce their ability to resist tyranny and oppression.

And interestingly enough…where in the US Constitution is the ATF even authorized? And where in the US Constitution does it authorize a federal agency to create law like the ATF just did?

Yeah, I didn’t think so!

But is this where it started? No. Let’s give a brief history of the origins of the ATF.

  1. In 1788 ratified US Constitution the ATF is not authorized.
  2. In 1886 the forerunner of the ATF was formed as part of a revenue generating scheme by the US federal government.
  3. In 1942 the ATF predecessor was given responsibility for enforcing federal firearms laws.
  4. In 1968, after the Gun Control Act, it changed its name again…interestingly, as part of the IRS. Yup, ironically the IRS is not authorized under the US Constitution either, nor is a federal income tax.
  5. In 2001 Pres. Bush transferred it to the Department of Justice (DOJ). And yes, as we clearly see now, the US Justice Department is corrupt to its very core and is little more than a weaponized agency for the US government.

And I would love to document the ATF’s extensive history of criminal activity, murders, and anti-Constitutional operations. But I am limited in time and space so I will get to my main points.

First, as already stated the ATF has no Constitutional authority to create law, which it did with its AR pistol brace “ruling”…the ATF doesn’t even have a Constitutional right to exist.

Second, this is just another move to ban guns, which we know is of paramount importance to reduce, then eliminate, the ability of US citizens to resist the implementation of a tyrannical all-powerful central government.

Thirdly, criminalize large portions of the US population. By doing so it justifies violent anti-citizen operations by the FBI & ATF. Thus suppressing political dissension through intimidation or outright murder of US citizens.

And who exactly is to blame for all of this?

To be fair…this latest move by the ATF is the fault of the Biden Administration and the weaponized DOJ under Attorney General Merrick Garland. But, that is just a result of a previous precedent. And that precedent was set by President Trump, his DOJ under Acting Attorney General Matthew Whitaker, and the ATF at the time. Beginning in 2017/2018 Trump began the process that ended with Trump ordering the DOJ to have the ATF ban “bumpstocks” (a.k.a. “slidefire” accessory). Which the ATF gladly did…because the ATF hates and despises all things related to citizen guns, the US Constitution, and the Bill of Rights.

Ironically, at the time the boot-licking, Trump-worshiping, “politics-over-principles” folks openly supported the move. So tell me…who is to blame for this latest Biden/DOJ/ATF move?

Yup, the Trump sycophants who licked and slurped and worshiped at the idol of all things Trump! They abandoned the Constitution, they abandoned the Second Amendment, then abandoned principles to worship politics and Trump. And what did that lead to…any good at all or just more evil?

In all fairness…I will give some of them a pass because they didn’t understand the concept of a bumpstock/slidefire. Yeah, they were also ignorant of the need for guns as protection against a tyrannical government because they were ignorant of the American Revolution, the whole background of the US Constitution, and the wisdom and divine inspiration of the Founding Fathers.

All the rest of the bumpstock/slidefire ban supporters were/are simply big government lovers who wish to see their rights, liberties, and freedoms completely destroyed…and they are willing to embrace politics over principles.

Just a little background on the ATF, a couple salient points to ponder:

  • It was the ATF who started the ball rolling on the Ruby Ridge Massacre…where a woman and child were murdered.
  • It was the ATF who started the Waco operation where US civilians/citizens were murdered by ATF agents in the initial raid…and then later nearly 80 men, women, and children were burned alive.
  • From 1972 – 2001 a Congressional investigation found that 75 percent of ATF gun prosecutions were aimed at ordinary citizens who had no criminal intent…and the ATF virtually ignored street level, gun-related criminal activity.
  • In 2008, under the Fast & Furious operation, the ATF transferred 2,500 firearms to Mexican Cartels. One of those weapons was used to assassinate Border Patrol Agent Brian Terry who reportedly was going to expose the ATF gun running operation in its entirety.
  • In 2011 it was revealed to Congress that the ATF systematically retaliated against any ATF personnel who became, or intended to become, a whistle-blower against the ATF.
  • In 2022 it was revealed that “thousands of firearms, firearm parts” were stolen from the ATF’s National Firearms and Ammunition Destruction facility…and only ATF agents and ATF employees had access to those facilities.

So tell me again…what exactly is the purpose of the ATF? Why do we allow a radical and extremely violent Federal Law Enforcement agency to even exist…an agency that isn’t even authorized in the US Constitution!? And why do both Democrat and Republican Presidents support the ATF…and use the ATF to destroy rights, liberties, and freedoms?

And yes, lastly, why were so many so-called patriots, preppers, and constitutionalists so willing to lick the boots of, kiss the butt of, and continually worship Trump even when Trump was using the ATF against the rights, liberties, and freedoms of US citizens?

I will tell you why…they placed politics over principles…and exposed themselves as being more interested in worshiping a person than maintaining correct principles.

I am telling to point blank…we are closer to the “wrapping-up” than any of us can even imagine.

I ask you…

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Keeping Lithium Batteries Warm

As you probably know, it is harmful to a lithium battery to charge it when it is at freezing temperature or below. That means 32F for us normal people…and 0 centigrade for those folks who don’t understand regular science and measurements.

Ok, ok…yes, I know that was pretty much rude and arrogant on the part of this American…typical…right!? But kinda funny from my perspective 😉

Back to lithium batteries…you can safely discharge lithium batteries slightly below 32F but you are not doing the batteries any favors. Charging lithium batteries at or below 32F can actually damage them. The lower the temp at which you try to charge it, the more damage is done…until you destroy it beyond recovery. So simply don’t do it.

However, in our area more and more folks are putting their solar equipment in CONEX containers or stand-alone, unheated sheds. And then winter rolls around, the temp inside the CONEX drops below freezing and they lose power. And then of course they are upset with someone…other than themselves. Why? Because they didn’t understand that most LifePO4 batteries, the good ones at least, have a temp sensor that will shut the battery down to prevent damage to the battery when the battery cells temp drop close to 32F.

And I have seen some real overcome projects come out of that…complex insulation boxes, propane heaters, heat lamps, etc. Ah, no need for all of that. And besides…a heat lamp uses an extraordinary amount of power…and that depletes your batteries pretty quickly during those long winter months.

So I did what many pros do…heat mats with thermostatically controlled outlets. Yup, that simple.

I looked on Amazon, and at my local hardware stone, looked for a high-quality thermostatically controlled outlet that turns on between 35F – 38F and turns of at 45F – 50F. I needed an outlet for each heating mat and a heating mat for between each set of batteries. Maybe consider a heating mat for the exposed side of each battery if they are in a block configuration.

If you are going to do this, the outlet units run from $15 – $26 or so for 1 – 3 outlets…just make sure you go for the best possible quality ones you can afford….you are protecting batteries worth thousands of dollars…you can afford quality outlets.

If you decide to do this, you can look at terrarium or seedling heating mats which run for $10 – $35. Or you can look at seedling heating mats as well which run about $12 – $18 each. Depending on how you have your batteries placed, you can place a mat between each two batteries, maybe one on the exposed side of batteries as well. Just make sure that the mat won’t overheat your battery. Batter should stay below 70F or so.

I would not place a mat over the face of a battery where there are terminals, wiring, controls, or displays.

Depending on your situation you might also need an insulated blanket over the batteries to keep the mat generated heat around the batteries. If that is the case I would suggest you move…you live in a far too cold environment 🙂

As with anytime you are working around electrical equipment, be very, very careful and follow all safety requirements and instructions. If you are hesitant or doubt your ability in any way…just call a qualified electrician or licensed solar installer. And naturally, you want to always follow recommendations and guidance from the battery manufacturer.

I am not a licensed electrician or a certified, licensed, bonded, or qualified solar system installer. The above information is not a recommendation or guidance for you to use in your system or with your equipment.

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Another perspective…”Ancient” 20th Century History

This came from a longtime site visitor Delta Three Two. I find it interesting how the rise of a small political party with a single madman at the helm of a tyrannical government led to a worldwide war costing 10’s of millions of lives.

I find it interesting in that it starkly contrasts to the rise of the American Revolution that fought against tyranny and brought about the most revered Constitution the world has ever known.

But both follow a similar path…with the exception of the an added first step of the American Revolution…”Petitioned for Redress” as outlined in the Declaration of Independence. Well, that and the inclusion of a divinely inspired cause.

So we must be extremely careful with political movements…look deeply and critically at the end-state of any movement you get involved in. And never accept, or settle for, a “the ends justify the means” type of movement…or people.

So here it is…


Consider this bit of “ancient” 20th century history:

In 1921 Adolph Hitler would become a member and in a short time, the leader of a very small group of German malcontents. In 1923 he would lead a small group of armed patriots in Munich to overthrow the Weimar government; the German government. The armed and violent coup failed. Adolf Hitler and members of his extremist group would be sentenced and jailed to prison time. However, his trial and incarceration would bring him fame and a large multitude of followers. He would learn from this experience.

While in jail he would author his book, “Mein Kampf” (My Struggle). After his short stint in jail he would return as the hero leader of the German National Socialist Workers Party known by the acronym NAZI. His time spent in jail would convince him violence only would not overthrow the German government, but violence would be an ongoing element of the NAZI party’s rise and maintenance of political power.

Consequently he turned to politics. In 1933 he was elected Chancellor which he held, as dictator of Germany, until his death in 1945.

My points with this very abbreviated history of Adolf Hitler’s rise to power is:
1. Organize.
2. The NAZI organization would use violence.
3. The NAZI organization would use politics.
4. The NAZI organization would use the media.
5. Expect a long time of effort to accomplish the removal of ,the entrenched and established government.

It took Adolf Hitler and the NAZI Party 12+ years of perseverance using both violence and politics to overthrow the German government. With Hitler’s ascent in 1933 to German Chancellor the power of the National Socialists would be confirmed. And the tyranny of Adolph Hitler’s Third Reich would be forever embedded in the history of the world.

Organization in the tens of thousands, millions of dedicated movement patriots is required to make any change.

Learn from history.

And never forget that sometimes, violence is the answer.


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Biden and Classified Documents

Really? Are you that worked up over this? Why? No reason to be.

See, there are several main levels of intrigue going on here…so your shouldn’t be surprised or worked up over this…there really is nothing new or anything to be worked up over…business as usual in Washington DC.

At its lowest intrigue level is Biden’s mental state…what little he has left. Biden was always a moron, in conventional terms, but in the last 10 years he has gone full-dementia. He doesn’t even know where his shoes are, let alone how to tie them. And that is when he is wearing them. So don’t doubt it when he is/was surprised he had highly classified documents in multiple locations, one being his garage. He probably doesn’t even remember what a garage is or that has one, let alone that he owns a Corvette.

Oh, by the way, is that an electric powered Corvette? Surely he wouldn’t own a fossil fuel burning vehicle would he!?

Then there is the disparate treatment between Biden and Trump…Trump gets a full on police state, banana republic, FBI (Gestapo) SWAT raid…Biden gets a press conference. So it is obvious that there is a multi-tiered justice and law enforcement system in America.

Then there is the pre-election White House cover-up. You have dozens, if not hundreds, of government executive branch employees and officials, who work directly for Biden, covering up this multi-felony criminal activity of Biden’s. And notice the “pre-election” part…there is the real crime there and a conspiracy to overthrow the election. All those folks, including Biden himself knew it would adversely impact the mid-term elections…against the radical leftists (i.e. Democrats). They all covered it up…it is further evidence of the true nature of the Biden Crime Family.

Then the next level is the DOJ and FBI utter, total, and complete corruption. And again, this should come as no surprise to you guys, my site visitors…I’ve been documenting and writing about it for years. The DOJ & FBI conspired with other government employees and Biden administration officials to keep this quiet until after the elections. This proves once again, beyond a shadow of a doubt, proves that the DOJ and FBI are nothing more than political criminal thug organizations for the benefit of the government and the Democrats. The FBI and DOJ once again, worked intentionally to influence national elections…for the benefit of the Democrats.

But, those levels of intrigue are not the primary level of darkness going on here. What was really taking place was so devious and cunning that it could easily hide in the shadows if you weren’t truly looking for it.

Biden, in his delusional/dementia state of mind actually thought/thinks he was/is doing a great job as President and he would run again in 2024. And as we all know…no one wants Biden as President again…not even the Democrats! However, it’s not the Democrats or Republicans that are controlling if Biden is running again or not.

You see, Biden has served his purpose. He absolutely trashed the economic system in the US. He instituted an Stock Market Crash is a concern, threat, risk for preppers during grid-down.intentional plan of hyper-inflation, stock market crash, huge net income and wealth reduction, the virtual elimination of savings, and a huge spike in every form of debt. He has done his job, completed his mission, and they are ready to move on to the next phase.

The next phase is coming at us at light-speed! It is the fundamental transformation of America; truth be told…the entire world. And it is right before our eyes, plain as day…if a person but looks with eyes that see. Biden had a role to play and the next President will play their role as well…once the DOJ and FBI get them elected.

You might be wondering what will happen to Biden after this extensive list of classified document related felonies. The answer it the same that it is with Trump…nothing, no charges, no nothing. Why?

Both of these instances controlled by TPTB were simple in goal…stop both of those individuals from running for President in 2024. And no, it was not the DOJ, nor the FBI, that made those decisions…it was the folks who control both corrupted and criminal organizations.

So, no reason to get all caught up in what happened, the disparity, the potential outcomes, who was behind it, etc. Just know what the goal was for both Trump and Biden…Mission Accomplished, TPTB won!

What you should be focused on what comes next…what does the next phase looks like. And most importantly…how it affects you and your family. Prepare for that and you have a chance.

No, it matters not who the next President is, just know that the DOJ & FBI will make sure the right person is elected to implement that next phase. The “phase” that has already been decided on…and fits nicely into their plans.

Prepare.


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Victron Energy Lynx Distribution System – Lynx PowerIn Part #2

Welcome to Part #2 of the Victron Energy Lynx PowerIn article!

In Part #1 < click here to read Part #1 > I shared a bunch of information, here in Part #2 I will show you how I attached a Class T fuse and how I turned a PowerIn into a fused distributor/connection point.

 

The battery side of this is pretty simple –

Adding a Class T fuse to the PowerIn.

The PowerIn external terminal hole is 8mm, the Class T fuse is 3/8″ stud. Yup, won’t work. I drilled out the external terminal with a 3/8″ drill bit.

Once I had it drilled out, it fit nice and snug.

Added the Class T fuse holder plastic protective cover and all was good. The cover protects any accidental contact with the terminals. Yes, I used a Bluesea Class T fuse…you can’t get much better quality than Blesea.

On the distribution side of things it can used a bit differently –

I have two charge controllers and two inverters that need hooked into the system.

I could have used a Lynx Distributor, but it costs $66 more and I didn’t need the monitoring capability, nor the pretty lights on the cover. But, I did need fusing capability. So here is a great “hack” for you…you can turn a PowerIn into a budget (a.k.a. “poor man’s”) Lynx Distributor with 4 simple additions…nuts, washers, and bolts. Here is how you do it…

PowerIn Hack –

First thing, buy:

  • Four (4) M8 x 25mm Hex Head Screw Bolt, Fully Threaded, Stainless Steel 18-8, Plain Finish
  • Eight (8) M8 Hex Nut M8-1.25, 65mm Height, 304 18-8 Stainless Steel
  • Twelve (12) 316 Stainless Steel Flat Washer, Plain Finish, Meets DIN 125, M8 Hole Size, 8.4mm ID, 16mm OD, 1.6mm Nominal Thickness
  • Four (4) M8 Copper Split Lock Sealing Ring Spring Washer Fastener

Important note: Use stainless steel and copper only as mentioned. Do not use any regular steel, etc.

Next…

Then place the four M8 bolts in slots as pictured…

Then place a stainless steel washer on each bolt as pictured…(the washers reinforce the bottom part of the plastic to prevent damage to the plastic when you reinstall it).

Next you will replace the plastic cover and insert/tighten the 4 retaining screws that you previously removed.

Then add another stainless steel washer and stainless steel nut as pictured…(the washers again strengthen the plastic from damage, the nut raises the working surface to a level point for the fuse).

Then you can add your lugs and fuses…

PowerIn with hack completed, fuse installed and both positive and negative wires installed.

Important Note: There are other websites who do kinda the same hack…but they mostly get it wrong. They do not add the nut on top of the washer that sits on top of the plastic piece and before the fuse & lugs. Not putting that nut on creates a very disjointed angle for the fuse that could damage the internal fuse connections.

So there you have it…a Lynx PowerIn has many uses including that of a stripped down, economical Lynx Distributor.

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Victron Energy Lynx Distribution System – Lynx PowerIn Part #1

The Victron Lynx Distribution System is a modular busbar system that incorporates DC connections, distribution, fusing, battery monitoring and Lithium battery management.

The system consists of the following components:

  • Lynx PowerIn
  • Lynx Distributor
  • Lynx Shun
  • Lynx Smart BMS

Each component’s main part is its 1000amp positive and negative busbars. And each component’s primary feature is the ability to connect together via the 1000amp busbars. However, each component has a separate function, they are:

  • Lynx Smart BMS – Only for use together with Victron Energy Smart Lithium batteries. If you don’t have Victron batteries, then you won’t ever need this component.
  • Lynx Shunt – Operates much like a smart shunt to monitor system energy usage. It connects to a Victron GX device to display that information, and the information can also be accessed via the VictronConnect app.
  • Lynx Distributor – Along with positive and negative busbars, there are 4 fused connections for batteries or DC equipment together with fuse monitoring.
  • Lynx PowerIn – Is essentially a Lynx Distributor without the computer board, fuse holders, and monitoring.

And the PowerIn component is the subject of this post. Why? Because I love it and I am using it in my upgraded glamstead solar power system. And most of all…you might find it useful as well!

There are 6 connection points on the positive bus bar and 7 connection points on the negative busbar, one of which is a ground connection. And remember, the busbar is 1000amp, made from solid copper with plating…making it even better than copper only. You can connect batteries, loads, chargers, etc. to the busbar as needed/required.

Connection points…

Wiring diagram…My use of the PowerIn is two-fold; 1) using it as a busbar to connect my LifePO4 batteries in parallel, 2) using a second one as a distribution/connection point for my inverters and charge controllers. I also use a Lynx Shunt, but that is a post for another day.

Use #1 – Battery busbar system:

My batteries are “rack mount” batteries, but I do not have room for a racking system. So I am placing the batteries on a very low 3″ floor stand; batteries will be 2-high, 2-wide (when completed). If I had a rack system then I would not use a PowerIn, I would use a busbar built into a rack system mounted vertically.

With the PowerIn each battery will have equal length 2/0 cables capable of carrying at least 200amps. When complete, each battery will also have a Bluesea 175a high current MRBF Terminal Fuse mounted on the positive terminal to each battery. The MRBF fuse will isolate/protect each battery in the case of a high-current dead short. Yes, I know I am over-engineering the system. But, I am trying to give it as much redundant protection as I realistically can.

Also, connected to the external positive busbar “prong” (for lack of better description) I will attached a 400amp Class T fuse to protect the battery bank from an external high-current dead short, or, protect the system from a high-current dead short in the battery bank. Yes, I know…that means I am over-engineering again with a battery bank fuse protection and each battery fuse protected as well. But if you have ever seen a high-current dead short…well, you would want a lot of protection…a lot.

It at some point in time it might be desirable to add additional batteries to the battery bank (more than 4). If so, I will simply add another PowerIn by connecting it to the existing PowerIn and thus extending the busbar connection system. That is one of the true beauties of the Victron Lynx system…it is scalable and expandable.

The economics of a PowerIn –

First off, a PowerIn can be found on Amazon for $156.00…seems a little expensive to you? Well, let’s look at it in real terms compared to just a simple plain busbar set-up.

  • Good quality busbar with cover $110.58 (this is a 600amp vs Victron 1000amp) with only 4 connections vs Victron’s 6.
  • And you will need two of these, 1 for negative connections, 1 for positive connections = $221.16. And it isn’t modular.

The Victron PowerIn is $65 less expensive, more connections, more features and a very cool pretty blue cover.

But you say…I can buy two 250amp busbars for $37.99 on Amazon! Yup, you can…but look at the details…it is 250amps at 12v not the 58.4v that the solar batteries can operate at. (Oh, and other busbars are only rated at 48v maximum NOT 58.4v that the batteries can operate at.) Oh, and the busbar is plated brass NOT plated copper!

So go ahead and buy the cheap low-priced busbars and see how that works for you! If you choose this route…have plenty of fire extinguishers on hand and really good home owner’s insurance.

For those of you that want to see more of what you can do with the PowerIn…Part #2 will give details on attaching a Class T fuse to a PowerIn and how to turn the PowerIn into a fused distributor. And that info comes tomorrow!!

Let me know if you have any questions!

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