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Former President Donald Trump moments after he was shot in an attempted assassination.

Fallout from the Trump Assassination Attempt

Much has already been said about the attempted assassination of President Trump. Pete reacts to some of the commentary.
Trump has had such a good week, it wouldn't surprise me if they deck the white house out in checkered flags. He's winning!

This is What Winning Looks Like

Trump has an excellent week at home, on the world stage, with Trade and in economic news.
President Trump

Election Prediction: The Downhill Slide will Continue

Even if Trump wins in a landslide, he may be able to slow the country's decline, but he won't be able to reverse it.
The so-called Big Beautiful Bill passed the House after intense negotiation and is headed to the Senate.

What Does the Big Beautiful Bill Mean for Preppers?

Trump's so-called Big Beautiful Bill passes the house, putting more money in many of our pockets. But is it good or bad for preppers?
A gavel

When Layers Lie on the Stand for All to See

I thought you have to be smart to get through law school, but some of the lawyer's we've seen on the stand this past week make me question that assumption.
When I was a kid, I thought my future would involve space trave; and any aliens we dealt with would be from other star systems, not South and Central American

The Future that Withered on the Vine

When I was a boy, the future looked bright. Now that I am living in that future, it's pretty disappointing. I blame the politicians.
Vivek Ramaswamy drew a lot of fire at the Republican debate.

My View on the Republican Debate Results

This week's Republican debate has little to do with prepping, but it's a nice change from talking about war, famine, pestilence and collapse.
The U.S. seeks to end the war in Ukraine. Europe may feel otherwise.

America First, Europe Third

After Zelensky dug himself a hole while visiting the oval office, Europe seems ready and willing to pull him out. But do they have the strength?
You can see how this inside-the-waistband holster and gun could be easily concealed by draping the shirt over it..

New Mexico Governor Bans Guns in Albuquerque

We must act to stop the use of so-called "public heath emergencies" to ban guns in New Mexico or it will be happening in your state.
bad news

The R-word is Beginning to Look Inescapable

We won’t know if the fourth quarter is officially a recession until months afterwards, but we’ll feel in our wallets, on the jobs front, and in housing prices.
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