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quiet non-compliance, refusal. Photo by Priscilla Du Preez on Unsplash

Quiet Non-Compliance For the Win

Have you ever noticed than when many people refuse to do something or use something, that something fades and loses its luster?
Jack Ma has been cancelled.

China Cracks Down on Corporations, Freedom

he CCP's crackdown on corporations, starting with the disappearance of Jack Ma, is unlike anything seen since the revolution.
Death Spiral

We are Caught in a Death Spiral

Things have been getting worse for decades, but so slowly it is easy to ignore. Now the bad news comes faster and we cannot escape the death spiral.
Excess slings in storage

Why it’s Important to Check Your Preps and Maintain Your Gear

Checking your stuff and keeping it in good condition is one of the things that separates preppers from hoarders. Don't wait too long.
Our dog on the mountain

Prepper Diary September 4: A Homestead Update

We face our second hurricane in two weeks, prepare for cooler temperatures and ready our bees to get through the winter.

Prepper News Update September 4: September is the New December

Shop Now for Christmas - September is the New December “A lot of families are not going to be able to get the toys they...
Heavy rain in NYC. Photo by Matteo Catanese on Unsplash.

New York Flooding Reminds us why it is Important to Prep...

We have hurricane hunters, weather radar, apps on our phones, and emergency notification, but sometimes things still catch us by surprise.
VW minibus with hippie motif

How Peace, Love, and Flower Children Ruined the Country

This country is sliding down the drain and the race on to see if we experience an economic or social collapse first. I blame the hippies.
Empty shelves at a Florida grocery store due to shortages. Photo by Mick Haupt on Unsplash.

How to Prepare for and Survive Shortages

Shortages and inflation feed off each other like a snake chasing its tail and won't end soon. Her'es what you can do to prepare.

Prepping News Update: Today’s Topic is Shortages

Parts Shortages Caused Product Backlogs This article addresses how supply chain disruptions are affecting downstream manufacturing: “Shortages of mechanical parts, commodity materials and electronic components containing...