Immediate Action Warning!

7/30/2020

US Economy

As I have been warning about for a very long time…the economy is in terrible shape and getting much worse. There is a fairly high probability that we are seeing the continuing early stages of the economic collapse of the US economy.

The numbers/statistics out this morning show a horrible picture of our US economic condition:

  • GDP down 33% (historic record number)
  • Initial unemployment claims jumped to 1.25million last week
  • Personal consumption down 34% (historical number) – represents 2/3 of the US economy
  • Over 30 million people are receiving unemployment benefits
  • Estimates are another 15 – 25 million people are unemployed but receiving no assistance
  • Retail spending dropped 15% in April
  • Spending on services down over 40%
  • Domestic investment down 49%
  • State and local government spending down over 5%
  • Total US economic activity dropped 5% (Q1 2020)

And to make it all worse…the US federal spending rose nearly 3%! And that is money we don’t have and borrowed. 3% may not sound like much…but when you are already spending $6 trillion (including aid package) that amounts to an increase in additional federal spending of $180 billion in just the Q1 of 2020!!

The economy is collapsing and the federal government “fiddled while Rome burned.”

What does all this mean to you? Get your financial house in order to cope with the financial disaster that is occurring…and which will get worse…maybe even collapse. Then prepare every other needful thing.

 

 

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While I was working this morning…opinions, views, and warning.

Hey Ya’ll, good afternoon!

I was out early this morning, about 5:30am, working on my driveway, my 750’ driveway. I was doing some very physical labor moving heavy rock, gathering more rock, strategically placing that rock, then getting cinders and filling in and leveling. Then I topped the morning off with getting another load of big/heavy rock off my neighbor’s pile. I’ll place those on the driveway tomorrow morning and keep the project going till the sun gets too hot for me to work. So, the whole time I was working this morning I was thinking, pondering, evaluating, and considering a number of issues…worried about all of it. And that is what I want to talk about this morning.

Here’s the deal…I am writing this article completely for me. I need to get a few things off my chest and share with you some deep feelings and concerns…and some troubling thoughts. At first I thought it would be some kind of warning or a head’s up…but nope! This article is for me to unload some things. What you do with them is up to you. Actually, you may not even read the rest of the article…and I understand and don’t blame you a bit. So here goes, if you are interested…

I truly, honestly believe that we are -more than likely- at a tipping point due to the probability of a “Bubba Effect” event. And when that occurs, we are screwed…completely screwed.

But let me back up a bit. I am old enough to have lived through the race riots of the late 1960’s. It was a horrible time in America. To explain it would be difficult. Blacks felt very oppressed, they felt racism was rampant, that police brutality against blacks was intense and pervasive, and that they were not treated under a primary founding principle of our country, “…that all men are created equal…” And they were 100% right! And the race riots were their way of showing their frustration. Right or wrong…there it was…frustration and a certain sense of hopelessness.

I remember my dad saying some of the most vile and hateful things about blacks during that time. I remember him cleaning his gun and bragging about looking forward to those n*gg*rs coming to our town…then he pointed the gun at the door and dry fired it. I didn’t understand him then…unfortunately I understand him, and that experience, now.

We are there again…and worse. Why worse? Because there is more organization to the violent provocateurs, hyper-militarized police with a propensity to do extreme violence and violate the Constitution, an agenda driven media, a better organized violent right-wing opposition, and plenty more bubbas.

Let me share some more of my explanations of what I just mentioned…

* “violent provocateurs” – We are seeing a combination of a well-financed group pouring in millions of dollars towards organizations, mostly anarchist groups, to fund their violent activities. We are seeing a coalition of provocateurs who infiltrate peaceful protests and then escalate the situation into violence…solely to get a reaction, a violent reaction, from any law enforcement present against the civilians present.

 

 

* “hyper-militarized police with a propensity to do extreme violence and violate the Constitution” – Man, were do I start! I’ve been writing and warning about this for years and years now. And here we are. Several things have seriously gotten to me in the last few days.

  1. Navy veteran, Naval Academy graduate, Christopher David…threatened, beaten, bones broken, and then pepper sprayed. Yeah…at the hands of DHS troops. But I am naturally cynical and skeptical by nature. So I had to look into this myself and my first question was, “Why was he there?” In his own words he stated that he was concerned about unidentified troops in military camouflage uniforms taking people off the street and putting them into unmarked vehicles, taking them to undisclosed locations, and not presenting them to a legal system court as required by the Constitution. OK, legitimate and admirable reason to be there. Next, “Was he threatening or aggressive towards the DHS troops?” I watched every video I could find about the encounter. It is plain, very plain and clear…he was NEVER threatening or aggressive, his body language was relaxed and casual. As DHS troops began pushing and shoving a group of female non-violent protestors he approached the DHS troops and asked them if they understood their oath to the Constitution and why were they violating it. One of the DHS troops aimed a fully automatic M4 military carbine at his chest, another DHS trooper then began to beat him with a long wooden crowd control baton, and finally another DHS trooper then doused him with a large amount of pepper spray directly into his eyes, nose and mouth from mere inches away. David finally just turned and walked away with chemical burns to his eyes and respiratory system and multiple broken bones. In what universe is this acceptable behavior on the part of anyone who remotely claims to be law enforcement?
  2. Wall of Moms – A group was organized by middle aged moms in the Portland area called “Wall of Moms” and their stated purpose is “We are about protecting peaceful citizens’ right to protest.” Yup, they put themselves between peaceful protestors and DHS troops. Who in their right mind would think that is a bad thing!!! They want to prevent violent clashes between protestors and various versions of law enforcement. A great, compassionate, thoughtful, wonderful concept…to maintain peace and a non-violent environment. They were doing so on a recent night outside one of Portland’s federal buildings. The protesters were in-fact peaceful at this point and then DHS troops came pouring out of the building and attacked the mothers who had linked arms with each other on the public side of the barrier fence erected by federal troops. The mothers were pushed, beaten, and prepper sprayed. I watched video after video after video of this incident. Once again…in what universe is this acceptable behavior on the part of law enforcement!!
  3. Retired 3-Star General – so yesterday I was looking into the violence in Portland and the extreme violence on the part of DHS troops against civilians. I found this video with an interview of a retired 3-star Army general. He made a great case…against the DHS troops. First he explained the purpose of the multi-can camouflage clothing worn by the Army in combat…for their military troops to blend in with their surroundings to make it harder for the enemy to see them. Bottom line…to reduce casualties. And to make each other readily identifiable to each other to prevent friendly fire casualties. Then he explained that multi-cam uniforms worn by DHS troops were being used in an urban environment therefore was inappropriate and completely worthless as camouflage. Then he stated unequivocally, the sole purpose of the DHS troops wearing multi-cam camouflage uniforms was to appear as military troops and to intimidate civilians. Then he railed against DHS, a federal law enforcement agency, for commandeering an official US military uniform to be worn against US civilians while committing atrocities against those civilians that rose to the level of war crimes. His case was rock solid, accurate, and passionate. Then it dawned on me…these DHS troops were in-fact fully militarized law enforcement acting exactly as military troops, looking like military troops, armed with military tactical gear, carrying military weapons. All of these DHS troops…are now full on military. Why does this bother me? You already know that answer, but I will address it in my “summary”. Just think for a minute…if it looks like a duck, quacks like a duck, walks like a duck…it’s probably a duck.

* “an agenda driven media” – Notice I didn’t say an agenda driven leftist media. Although I would have been entirely correct with that statement…but that is only the half of it. By in large we have two sets of media in this country…1) leftist, 2) conservative. Both are agenda driven, both are dangerous, both refuse to report objectively, both are spewing propaganda for their respective party. I even listened to this so-called “doctor”, a PhD guy that was so in love with Trump and all things right-wing and conservative that he was impossible to listen to because it was so obvious he was not just manipulating facts and news…he was outright lying. Disgusting! But, the key is…both are dangerous, very dangerous! Why? Because they feed their respective parties with Confirmation Bias that continues to escalate the division and now they are escalating the violence. Neither side of the media presents an objective view of events…only their version of truth designed solely to cause more and more violence.

* “a better organized violent right-wing opposition” – I spent hours the last 4 days watching video of confrontation between BLM (and similar organizations) and right-wing groups. In most, not all, of the situations the BLM/similar groups were peacefully protesting…although vocal, taunting and civil disruption. And for the most part, the right-wingers started violent encounters and escalated the situations intentionally. And it will get worse. Right-wingers, law & order extremists, and others of similar ilk will continue to raise their profile, their escalations efforts, their violence, and their numbers. The growth curve of this behavior is now exponential in nature.

Time to Ask Questions –

So now…what does all of that mean? Well, first you must remember that this is only my opinion…but those opinions of mine are based on clear and factual information than is proven beyond a reasonable doubt. So I am comfortable in my opinions.

OK…so what does all of this mean? We are in a world of hurt as a nation…and it will get worse, much worse. I believe we are now more likely to have a violent civil war than not. And I don’t mean a Civil War like the 1860’s…I mean a civil war as in tribe against tribe. We have devolved as a country into tribalism and war among the tribes is virtually inevitable…and has horrific implications. But hang on a second…

Did you notice that I used the term “DHS troops”? Did you wonder why, or do you already know. In my opinion federal law enforcement agencies are fully militarized and performing as any military troops would do in third world countries run by petty dictators. And just in case you want to think about something else for a minute…read the Constitution. Is there any mention of authorization for any national level police force or law enforcement agency? No, there is not.

And something else to think about…Let’s just say for a minute that Trump is justified in sending in DHS troops to cities and states where they have not been requested and are not welcomed…by the respective state and city leadership. OK…got that? So now we are down the road somewhere with a different President…and he/she doesn’t like what a state governor or a city mayor is doing, or how they are handling a particular problem. What is to stop that President from sending in DHS troops? Get my point…once the precedence is set, where does it stop…where does it end? A slippery slope kind of thing.

But some might say that the DHS troops are there to protect federal property. OK, so why are they leaving federal property and committing all manner of violence against veterans, moms, journalists, and otherwise peaceful civilians? And please don’t let anyone try to say they are not doing those things…there are hundreds of videos showing their actions that prove beyond a shadow of a doubt that these atrocities are occurring.

This is the problem when law & order extremists get power. This is what governments, the Ruling Class, the Elites, do to acquire and maintain power…power against their own citizens. They use extreme violence, intimidation, and other forms of evil to suppress the population and the citizens’ God-given rights.

Now, don’t get me wrong…the violent protestors, the anarchists, those that are destroying property, the animals that are attacking legitimate police officers should be dealt with through the legal system. If the anarchist animals attack, or attempt to destroy private property, then the owners of that property or those being attacked have every legal and God-given right to protect themselves and their property…including the use of lethal force.

But, how do the DHS troops justify the violent attack on the women in the Wall of Moms? How do the DHS troops justify the horrific and unprovoked attack on the Navy veteran Christopher David?

Here is the point in that matter…they can’t justify it. And worse, they don’t have to because no one in the federal government holds them accountable. Why? Because they are the federal government’s shock troops, their Brown Shirts, doing the bidding of those in power who wish to teach US citizens a lesson. And that lesson is…

DO NOT OPPOSE THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT!

Now, let me come back to the coming “Bubba Effect”…I’ve explained it before. But, in brief…it is the point when a right-wing or white supremacist, or redneck, or biker, or some law & order extremist gets fed up with BLM, AntiFa, or some other leftist group or person and that Bubba commits an extreme act of violence against the opposition…probably murder. Once that happens the Ruling Class, the Elites have won! Why? Because they will use that incident to prove they have been right all along. They will also use it as additional justification for more government goons to get into the fight and more suppression of rights and freedoms. But it doesn’t end there…that is just the beginning.

To retaliate AntiFa would become more aggressive and violent. Or alternatively, maybe in addition to, the NFAC <click here to read about them> will lash out. And with over 1,000 heavily armed members (some estimates are in the multiple 1,000’s) they could create a horrible and causality ridden armed clash. The New Black Panthers would not be left out, so they would strike as well. And then the black gangs would get into it. And so on.

And what do you think all the while nationalists would be doing? Or the white supremacists? The III Percenters? How about the hundreds of militias around the country?

So you think that gets bad…what is happening with the DHS troops…even the military…at that point?

I see a picture where everyone but the Ruling Class, the Elite, loses. And I mean lose big time! What Executive Orders do you think would be issued? What curfews implemented, movement restrictions put into effect, gun rights destroyed, etc.? Where do you think it would stop? Do you think it would stop? Now, hold that thought.

I had one of my website visitors send me an email asking me to review a video and give him my opinion on this guy who is in the process of establishing a nationwide militia, a “movement”, a “nationwide network”. What I found was very, very disturbing.

I won’t use his name or the group’s name or provide the video link because I don’t want to give this guy or his militia any exposure. Why? Because I think he is very dangerous person trying to do a very, very dangerous thing…something that will get people put into prison or get folks dead. Let me explain…

This guy starts out his video talking about currently being a business owner who supplies equipment and training to preppers. He then states he is a former Special Operations soldier. And then he goes into the fact that he left the military to do private contracting for the CIA and brags about the money he made. Then he makes statements such as “I am going to rally the troops. I am going to get as many people as possible as part of this so we can come together when shit hits the fan, because it will.” He states he will provide information and actionable intelligence. Then he solicits money and your email address.

So here were some of my observations:

  • He is former SpecOps. He comes from a perspective of extreme violence. He is a gunfighter, a shooter, a highly trained killer. He is trained to destroy and kill…and be very good at both.
  • He is former CIA. The CIA is a master of deception and one of the greatest evils the world has ever seen. The CIA’s job is to destroy, kill, and overthrow governments. They kidnap, torture, and perform all manner of evil.
  • I wouldn’t have a single thing to do with this guy or his organization. Why? His training, his self-admitted work he has done in the past, his association with the CIA, his making it clear “he” is the center point of everything.
  • He makes it clear he is creating an organization…whatever name you want to call it…that will be controlled by him and do his bidding. He says over and over again…”I”, “my”, “me”…and that he is the “only” one that can do this.
  • I don’t know his intentions, it is not possible for me to know them. I can tell you this…in my opinion…he is an ego maniac…he is looking for a mass following…he is looking at using violence…he talks of his “team”…etc.  His message has all the earmarks of a man trying to create a power base, a power structure, and with him in control of it. This has all the makings of a “brown shirt” operation…especially considering the CIA link.
  • I did not get a good underlying feeling about him. I could sense he was telling only a small part of what his plan is. He spoke only of those things that would rally people to him, he played to people’s emotions. I think of the old wise saying, “If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is.” I think it applies in this situation…a whole lot.
  • What I didn’t hear from him:
    • Holding bad cops accountable.
    • Resisting tyranny.
    • Constitutional rights, liberties, and freedoms.
    • Principles of our Founding Fathers, the Declaration of Independence, etc.
    • Restoring any of the above, fighting against any/all forces that work against the above.

This is exactly why I am encouraging you, begging you, not to join any militia, not to support one, and not to form one. This current climate is perfect for all manner of people with evil intentions to take advantage of it. It is also a perfect opportunity for any number of mentally unstable people to take advantage of people’s emotions and fears…and form groups that will later be used against God and against the Constitution.

Summary –

I see the situation as it is now as being the perfect convergence that creates an environment that is picture-perfect for the Ruling Class, the Elites, to take a quantum leap towards their end goal.

We have anarchists trying to topple society, we have racists trying to further their causes, we have a plethora of well-intentioned people being sucked into causes without knowing enough about them, we have militias of every stripe ready to strike, we have violence in major cities and even medium sized towns, we have good peace officers being lumped in with thugs with badges, we have DHS militarized troops committing all manner of atrocities against US citizens.

Bottom line…we are a nation of tribes…tribes that have been pitted against each other and ready to kill each other. The rule of law has broken down, we have lawless law enforcement running amok in some cases and failing to do their jobs in others.

We, as a nation, are ripe for a civil war…and who do you know that is actively trying to avoid it? I don’t see any politician trying to stop it. In some cases they are actively escalating it. I see plenty of people bragging about being ready to fight other tribes…often hiding those motives within “self-defense” or “law & order” rhetoric. I see plenty of people trying to sound educated and justify their own tribe’s position while denigrating other tribes’ stated grievances. I see a lot of folks criticizing people for protesting…peaceful protesting…when that is a Constitutionally guaranteed right. I see plenty of people complaining about what other people do…while expressing all manner of prejudice and bigotry themselves. And most unfortunately, I see people unconditionally backing their party or their idolized politician(s)…and failing to see reality.

I see our country unraveling. I see our country devolving into warring rivals tribes. I see hate, bigotry, prejudice, and ignorance prevailing over common sense. I see the Constitution being ignored in favor of law & order. I see anarchists who can’t even spell Constitution. I see our country in dire straits…very, very dire straits.

The Answer(s) –

What is the answer? To me it is relatively simple:

  1. Understand who the real enemy is and what their stated goal is…the Ruling Class, the Elites, and to establish an authoritarian/totalitarian government.
  2. Stop thinking in terms of politics, politicians, and parties. Think in terms of principles. Specifically gospel centered principles and Constitutional based principles.
  3. Drop all bias, bigotry, and prejudice. Listen to every reasonable person and try to understand their perspective and their point of view.
  4. Stop reading and watching only those news items and using only those news sources that confirm your positions/views…Confirmation Bias.
  5. See reality…not what you want reality to be…or what you think reality is to justify your own position or your own tribe…but what reality really is.
  6. Think in terms of “consensus” not in terms of “compromise” or “compliance”.

If we can’t do these things then I feel that the chances of getting through this as the United States of America is virtually impossible. And I mean that in the absolute worst of terms.

Ask yourself these questions:

  • Do you want the country run by leftist and anarchists?
  • Do you want a police state with the federal storm troopers in charge?
  • Do you want the Ruling Class, the Elites, to win?
  • Do you want our country’s history, warts and all, destroyed and wiped out?
  • Do you want militias fighting each other or militias patrolling your town’s streets?
  • Do you want the Rule of Law to reign supreme…or do you want to be ruled over?
  • Do you want tribes or communities?

Think over these questions very carefully. Think about your answers even more carefully. Then listen to your heart and your head on what to do about it. I trust you to find the right answers for you and your family.

There is an old saying…”You are either part of the solution or part of the problem.” It has never been more applicable than today.

Choose you this day.

 

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Something to think about…

 

 

 

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Immediate Action Warning!

7/27/2020

Militias / Violence / Civil Unrest

In my SitRep of 7/17/2020 I specifically wrote about what is happening in regards to militias, civil unrest, etc…and it has now reached critical mass and I must issue more specific information and this specific warning.

The Not Fucking Around Coalition (NFAC) is a black nationalist militia, members number over 1,000. They were formed in the Spring of this year, 2020, in response to growing civil unrest and their perception of violence against blacks. The group was earlier referred to in news reports as the New Black Panthers, it is not. The NFAC is not the New Black Panther Party (NBPP) or the Black Panther Militia (BPM), both of those groups were formed back in the 1980’s – 1990’s and are relatively inactive. The NFAC is an entirely new group stating “We aren’t protesters, we aren’t demonstrators. We don’t come to sing, we don’t come to chant. That’s not what we do.”

By their own admission the group is militant, well-armed, veterans among their ranks, refer to themselves as “shooters”, and self-declare “We don’t threaten” implying they are there to act not simply protest or threaten but to act or react with violence.

On July 25th they organized a protest in Louisville, KY. The protest was against police brutality, and hundreds of their members showed up heavily armed. And the group has shown they have a significant amount of small arms and tactical gear at their disposal. It is reported that a “negligent discharge” occurred and several members of their group were injured and required medical treatment at a local hospital. But the protest nor the negligent dischrge is the point…the point is there were hundreds of members of a heavily armed militia group ready to march in that city. AND…there was another militia there as well in opposition. The opposition group that was there, rightly or wrongly, was linked to while nationalists.

So you have a black nationalist militia consisting of hundreds of members about to square off with a white nationalist militia consisting of only a couple dozen members…what could possibly go wrong? Fortunately both groups cooperated with the heavily armed police presence and a confrontation was avoided. But for how long?

The general purpose of a militia is to defend the rights of a group of citizens that feel their rights and safety are threatened. On that Saturday you had the potential for a clash of opposing militias…with law enforcement in the middle. What could have that outcome looked like?

The NFAC is not affiliated with Black Lives Matter (BLM) or other black rights groups or any other black nationalist groups…at this time. Should that change, the potential for armed confrontation goes up exponentially. And increases even more if NFAC starts providing security at BLM or similar events.

I return to, and repeat, my multiple earlier warnings of:

  • Civil unrest
  • Violence
  • Militia groups

> This is not the time to join, form, or be a member of a militia.

> This not the time to show up at a protest armed and looking for a fight.

It is only a matter of time before opposing militias violently clash with each other or clash with law enforcement.

It is only a matter of time before we see a crackdown by law enforcement, especially at the federal level, against militia members.

Do NOT be part of any of that…now is NOT the time!

 

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Something to think about…

 

 

Dietrich Bonhoeffer (1906 – 1945)

Dietrich Bonhoeffer was a Lutheran pastor, theologian, and anti-Nazi dissident. Bonhoeffer was known for his staunch resistance to Nazi dictatorship, including vocal opposition to Hitler’s euthanasia program and genocidal persecution of the Jews. After accused of being associated with the 20 July plot to assassinate Adolf Hitler, he was quickly tried, along with other accused plotters, including former members of the Abwehr (the German Military Intelligence Office), and then hanged on 9 April 1945 as the Nazi regime was collapsing, 21 days before Adolf Hitler committed suicide.

 

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Dietrich Bonhoeffer (1906 – 1945)

Dietrich Bonhoeffer was a Lutheran pastor, theologian, and anti-Nazi dissident. Bonhoeffer was known for his staunch resistance to Nazi dictatorship, including vocal opposition to Hitler’s euthanasia program and genocidal persecution of the Jews. After accused of being associated with the 20 July plot to assassinate Adolf Hitler, he was quickly tried, along with other accused plotters, including former members of the Abwehr (the German Military Intelligence Office), and then hanged on 9 April 1945 as the Nazi regime was collapsing, 21 days before Adolf Hitler committed suicide.

 

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Dietrich Bonhoeffer (1906 – 1945)

Dietrich Bonhoeffer was a Lutheran pastor, theologian, and anti-Nazi dissident. Bonhoeffer was known for his staunch resistance to Nazi dictatorship, including vocal opposition to Hitler’s euthanasia program and genocidal persecution of the Jews. After accused of being associated with the 20 July plot to assassinate Adolf Hitler, he was quickly tried, along with other accused plotters, including former members of the Abwehr (the German Military Intelligence Office), and then hanged on 9 April 1945 as the Nazi regime was collapsing, 21 days before Adolf Hitler committed suicide.

 

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Dietrich Bonhoeffer (1906 – 1945)

Dietrich Bonhoeffer was a Lutheran pastor, theologian, and anti-Nazi dissident. Bonhoeffer was known for his staunch resistance to Nazi dictatorship, including vocal opposition to Hitler’s euthanasia program and genocidal persecution of the Jews. After accused of being associated with the 20 July plot to assassinate Adolf Hitler, he was quickly tried, along with other accused plotters, including former members of the Abwehr (the German Military Intelligence Office), and then hanged on 9 April 1945 as the Nazi regime was collapsing, 21 days before Adolf Hitler committed suicide.

 

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The 7/17/2020 SitRep Action Plan Explained…

I’ve had more than a few requests to explain my Action Plan that I included at the end of my SitRep – 07/17/20. So I took a few hours this morning to write some of my reasoning behind what I suggested as items for your action plan. As always, some of the items may apply to you, some might not. Even those that apply to you are to be used by you as you see fit. Let your instinct be your guide. Only YOU know your situation and what is best for you, your family, and your community.

I hope this makes sense and you find value in what I put forward. I think if you ponder it…no, I am sure that as you ponder these 16 items you will find the value, the nuggets, that will help you in going forward.

If you haven’t already read the SitRep – 07/17/20 – Warning! you may want to do so before reading this post <click here to read it>.

Here is each of the 16 items and some thoughts on each:

  1. Implement a plan to fill any holes in your emergency preparations based on the 7 Common Risks & Threats.

We have seen in the last 6 months what it is like when folks aren’t prepared for even the most simple and basic of issues and disruptions of the supply chain and services. Do you want to run out of toilet paper? Of course not. But, what disappears from the shelves next…do you have enough to get by? We have an overall idea of what might come next…I want you to be prepared for it so you and your family do not suffer. And, the 7 Common Risks & Threats covers the bases when it comes to ALL aspects of emergency preparedness. Each one of those Risks/Threats are common to every emergency, disaster, and even grid-down. If you have used that as a guide you will be prepared, you will be ready, and you will not fear.

Why work diligently to fill the holes now? Why not now? You know what is coming.

  1. Do NOT join any militia of any kind, or any group that vocally expresses blanket support for police.

Sounds strange that these two are lumped together. But I have my reasoning. There are groups out there, some are referred to as militias, but they go by other names as well. And these groups are militant and express unconditional support for law & order, police departments, and anti-AntiFa, etc. They have been showing up in communities well-armed, some in full battle rattle.

However, some of these groups have questionable leadership, suspect motives, and doubtful ability to understand and stand-by Constitutionals rights of folks. They act tough, they strut around, and show off their latest cool tactical gear. But, beware!!

All of these groups either have government special agents (i.e. FBI) or confidential informants that are keeping their respective law enforcement agencies fully aware of what is going on…well, their version of what is going on. There is a huge list of instances where these “moles” have reported misinformation back to their handlers…and in the past it has led to arrests, malicious prosecution, wrongful imprisonment, and in some extreme cases…death. Police departments are desperate right now to prove themselves…don’t get caught up in something like that.

More importantly…don’t get caught up in a group, however well-intentioned, who may do the wrong thing at the wrong time, in the wrong situation…and it goes horribly bad.

This is not the time for joining a militia or any similar group.

  1. Do look for Peace Officers who respect and honor the Constitution…in good times and bad. Then tell them you appreciate them and stand by them when the time comes…and the time will come.

As I’ve pointed out for years…there are good guys out there who carry badges! And the good ones are fairly easy to spot…they are the police officers (a.k.a Peace Officers) who are not killing people by kneeling on their neck, they are not the ones arresting journalists, they are not the ones shooting peaceful protesters with rubber bullets, they are not the ones whisking protestors off in unmarked vans while not wearing agency identification, they are not the ones posting mocking or racist material on websites, etc. You know who they are. They are not the ones who will justify their acts by saying, “I was just following orders” or “I don’t make the laws, I just enforce them.” The good guys will stand by the Constitution, rights, liberties, and freedoms even when it is not popular with their political bosses or their fellow officers. They are the ones who know that “To serve and protect” means to serve and protect citizens…NOT serve politicians or political agendas. They are the ones will to stop other officers from “tuning up” suspects…or stop them from killing a man in handcuffs, on the ground, begging for his life, while one of the badge holding tough guys…well, you get the idea.

And the good guys with badges NEED your support! They need that face-to-face where you sincerely thank them, buy them lunch, give them a bottle of water on a hot day, and any number of heartfelt gestures. They need that support now…and they will need your support in the future. And in the future the support they need may well be of a more physical nature.

Let the good guys know that you recognize them, appreciate them, respect them, and are there for them. Be actively engaged in this effort! The good guys with badges need to know that the public has their back…or at least you have their back.

  1. Do NOT generally talk to folks about forming any armed group.

Right now most law enforcement agencies, all federal law enforcement agencies, have an all-out effort to identify “threats” and that means people capable of and willing to cause violence. And as the FBI has been directing these efforts for nearly 20 years…potential domestic terrorists are at the top of their concern list. And the list that the FBI and DHS uses to identify potential domestic terrorists apply to almost exactly anyone who is a prepper, Constitutionalist, Christian, veteran, food storage advocate, etc. And they are specifically looking for any “groups” who advocate violence. And yes, that means any group who support the Second Amendment and who want to protect their family and community.

Especially now…if you become associated with, or attempt to form, any group who is armed, expresses a desire to protect your community or protect your personal property….you will fall directly in the bullseye of one or more law enforcement agencies…and almost assuredly at the federal level…meaning the FBI. And don’t think you can do so under the radar. The FBI has a massive network of undercover agents and confidential informants who are all ready, willing, and able to suck you into their web.

Stay away from these kinds of activities.

  1. Stay very aware of what is happening in your community. Keep your Situation Awareness at its peak.

I am sure you’ve noticed that protests have occurred from coast to coast. Obviously all the big cities…but also in small towns. A nearby town, population under 12000 people, had BLM protestors and a few AntiFa mixed in. However, they were largely ineffective, ignored, and didn’t cause any notable problems. But…they were there and who knows what might spark a real problem. But, that isn’t the real threat…at least not in this situation. Just yesterday I ran into some a large number of folks doing some “target practice” out in the middle of nowhere while I was riding in my UTV. Normally no issue…but they were drinking and blowing up more than a little tannerite. As a couple of us were talking four of the 20 – 40 age group took their AKs & ARs and just let loose with extreme rapid fire for a whole 30-round mag each. Then the hooting and hollering as the smoke cleared…

“That’s just what those AntiFa guys will get!”

OK, so maybe the beer and false bravado of a gun rush was talking. But, there is some truth to what they said. How much truth is debatable. But, what if a group of folks like this actually geared-up and went after a relatively benign group of protestors in the community? Or even went after a group of looters? Leave the bad guys to the police and those protecting their own personal property and businesses. Don’t get involved in armed vigilantly groups.

Be aware of what is happening in your community, the potential flash points, and even the smallest of threats. It might just get out of hand.

  1. Stay off social media where controversial topics are discussed such as militias, armed resistance, etc.

This ties into earlier topics. Law enforcement agencies have people combing through social media looking for potential targets. And I mean anyone who they can classify, rightly or wrongly, as a potential threat…especially “groups.” And once they have put you on the list…you never, ever get off it. You are in their database forever…and always a potential threat!

If things get bad (I could just as easily say “when”) and law enforcement starts to round up folks, who will they come for first? Second? If/when they want to send a message to those who would oppose ant-Constitutional actions…who are they going to look at as their biggest threat or easiest target…and what will they do?

Just trust me on this…you don’t need this kind of attention right now…or in the future. Don’t bring a spotlight on yourself in this way. And I am telling you point blank…federal law enforcement agencies are all over social media looking for targets of opportunity. Don’t be one!

  1. Read, understand, and use all of my Immediate Action Warnings that I have produced since the beginning of 2020.

I don’t have all the answers. I do have some. I issue those Immediate Action Warnings for a reason…sometimes for a whole host of reason. Sometimes I have inside information that I cannot, and will not reveal. Sometimes it is just common sense and some folks may just need a little nudge. Whatever the case…read the warnings and listen to what your instinct tells you needs to be done for you and your family. Then act on it!

  1. Have discussions with your neighbors to get an idea of where they are with everything that is happening.

What I am talking about here is just to get a feel for what is in their head and heart. Whose side are they on? Will they be on the right side when it hits the fan? Will they be a threat or valuable ally when times get tough? Are they a raging liberal AntiFA supporter…or worse, a law & order extremist?

Just get to know who your neighbors are…it will pay off big time!!  And they might even invite you over for a BBQ.

  1. Prepare for the potential second wave of COVID-19 this fall.

COVID-19 is in its third major mutation…that has made it much more contagious. However, it appears that its lethality is lower. So you are more likely to get it, and less likely to die from it.

However, the next natural mutation would be for COVID-19 to become more lethal. That’s just how viruses work. Their mission is to find hosts, feed off them, and move on. A “survival of the fittest” kind of thing.

Right now people are outside much more, and that means more social distancing, and more sun whose UV rays kills viruses. But as fall approaches, and especially if schools open back up, we will be in much closer proximity to each other, less sunlight, and a perfect breeding ground for the spread of the virus. History has proven that over and over.

If those in power see a spike of the nature we could be looking at in the fall they will react in more dramatic and draconian ways. They already have a good feel for what powers, Constitutional or otherwise, that they can wield over their respective populations. And you could see extreme measures taken…far worse than what we’ve seen so far. And with it being a presidential election cycle…well, let your imagination dictate what could happen. Don’t get caught lacking in your prepping.

  1. Prepare for increased violence when/if colleges and schools reopen.

Colleges are historical hotbeds of unrest and violence when it comes to social issues. Kids at that age are full of energy, seeking direction, susceptible to all manner of evil, and easily motivated to violence. Beware! If the anarchist leadership can maintain the momentum they’ve built up there could be real trouble. Just as a second wave of COVID-19…we could be looking at a second wave of violence. This would especially be true if another George Floyd situation occurred…or a situation that the propagandists could make one to appear as such.

This has the potential to be a huge flashpoint! Not just the anarchists and politicians will take advantage of it…look for the violent right to become much more active.

  1. Prepare for a horrific Presidential campaign season.

I’ve been writing and warning about this for a couple of years now. And for good reason! Not only do we have historical perspective of what the “politics” could look like…we now have the widespread violence aspect increasing. And I am telling you point blank…there is political violence coming.

The violence will be from both sides. AntiFa and the leftists will want to confront Trump supporters. And there will no shortage of Trump supporters who will welcome the opportunity to violently confront those on the left. And violence will occur…and it will be deadly.

I expect to see a level of violence on par with the Democratic National Convention of 1968…or worse. Be careful, be cautious, be aware, be smart. And of course…don’t believe what the politicians say…or the media.

  1. Prepare for the fallout from whoever wins the election…especially if the Dems sweep Congress and the Whitehouse.

Another topic I have talked at length on for the last couple of years. Suffice to say, whomever wins…the opposition is not going to like it…not at all. Not only will there be spin-off violence from the election, there will political knee jerking. If the leftist Democrats win expect there to be a long list of rights restrictions, liberty/freedom killing legislation…a full-on Communist/Marxist agenda attempted. And a radical and violent reaction from their opposition.

If the Republicans win…they will be emboldened and attempt to implement more of their agenda. And it too will be violently opposed by the left. And that opposition will in-turn be met with a violent reaction from the right.

This election cycle is a “lose-lose” situation filled the potential of violence…extreme violence. Be careful, be cautious, be aware, be smart.

  1. Hone your critical thinking skills and dig for accurate information…distrust the media and distrust all social media even more…especially prepper social media websites.

Accurate and truthful information will be very hard to find. It will be out there to be sure. But, both political parties, all political candidates, will not be advocating and promoting truth. They will, as politicians do, advocate only that which supports their own agenda…personal or party.

Treat all media and politician information as false and fake. Be especially watchful for “deepfake” media. Use your own skills, your own mind, your own sources, and find the truth. And then pass that truth on to all those you realistically can.

In the coming months truth will be a rare commodity…an endangered species.

Prepper social media websites especially, and most prepper websites in general, have developed some serious issues. Some have gone full-on hard right militant and violence prone. Some have gone into some very weird directions that I won’t go into. Some have particularly problematic and questionable leadership that have…well, gotten themselves into some deep legal trouble. Be very cautious about social media sites right now…especially prepper social media websites…there are some real problems at the present. And…they are rife with confidential informants working for all manner of federal law enforcement agencies as well as local agencies. Be very wary!

  1. Push to reopen churches and religious practices wherever and whenever possible.

As we’ve seen…government officials have taken very opportunity to further the leftist agenda of subverting the right to religious freedom that is guaranteed under the First Amendment.  Don’t think for a minute that it has gone unnoticed by these politicians that they have the power to so easily crush something as fundamental as the right to worship. It is not a mere coincidence that the right to worship, freedom of religion, has been so easily crushed. Push back! Support this valuable, essential, right!

  1. Support your local businesses whenever practical.

As I look around the three local communities in the area where I live I see more and more closed local businesses. The lights are going out! The big entities such as Amazon are doing fine…growing actually. But, your local businesses may be suffering. Support those local folks whenever you possibly can. As the larger retailers grow…the power of the average person shrinks…and the potential for government/corporation cooperation/coordination grows. And that ain’t good for lights, liberties, and freedoms…not good for you!

  1. Avoid Facebook, Instagram, Google and other big tech firms as much as you can.

There is a whole host of reason for this. But, the number one troubling reason that I see right now…intelligence. No, not the kind that means “smart.” The kind that means “information.”

It is scary right now, horrifying actually, the amount of information that these tech giants are gathering.  Yes, they are gathering personal information of every kind on individuals. But, far more troubling…they are gathering massive and I mean MASSIVE- amounts of information at the macro level. And with that information they can very, very accurately predict what populations, or sub-groups, will do. Specifically what a reaction would be to any number of actions imposed upon the populace. AND THAT IS VERY DANGEROUS! ! !

Why? You already know the answer. With that kind of information comes power…power over people…control, control of the worse kind. Power at an unreal level…the kind of which we’ve never seen before. It is terminal cancer infecting us. It is killing our freedom to choose faster than anyone ever dreamed possible. And by law or coercion…all of that information is available to the government…government bureaucrats and the politicians.

The more you use any social media website, any major search engine, and any online retailer, any online news service, any debit/credit card, you add to that information base. And each and every day their power grows…and our freedoms shrink.

Stop thinking globally…think locally. Actually, stop thinking/acting nationally…think/act locally. Don’t feed the beasts if you can help it.

 

 

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Dietrich Bonhoeffer (1906 – 1945)

Dietrich Bonhoeffer was a Lutheran pastor, theologian, and anti-Nazi dissident. Bonhoeffer was known for his staunch resistance to Nazi dictatorship, including vocal opposition to Hitler’s euthanasia program and genocidal persecution of the Jews. After accused of being associated with the 20 July plot to assassinate Adolf Hitler, he was quickly tried, along with other accused plotters, including former members of the Abwehr (the German Military Intelligence Office), and then hanged on 9 April 1945 as the Nazi regime was collapsing, 21 days before Adolf Hitler committed suicide.

 

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