For the last few months, I have not done much to "plug" my survival preparation book, which I released in July 2012. I guess one reason for that is because I prefer blogging over "selling" any product that I might have on the market. Yet, my book is really the key tool that I have to offer to those who really want to do all that they can to survive in this world and the one beyond that! It is in this book that I offer my perspective of what the "proper focus" is for survival preparation.
Survival preparation to most people, I contend is mostly limited to the physical aspects of how to prepare for difficult days ahead. Many people are concerned with what "stuff" they should buy, and the best of them rehearse what they will do if/when an emergency occurs. Commonly perceived emergencies include natural disasters (e.g., earthquakes, tornadoes, hurricanes, astroids, etc), diseases (pandemics), or man-made disasters like terrorism, war (including nuclear war), economic collapse, hyperinflation, etc. And for such concerns, there are a fair number of decent books out there on how to deal with such worldly disasters.
James Wesley Rawles is one such author who is "highly endorsed" and very popular. His books are useful in their own right. I've written a review of one of his prepper books on Amazon here. It is a very good book, and I do recommend that people read it, and keep it as a reference. While I don't hold to his "rural retreat" concepts, he does offer a fair number of useful suggestions even if you are an urbanite. However, Rawles leaves out one very critical aspect, and that is the "spiritual" aspect of survival. Further to that, I understand that Rawles (himself) is a reformed Christian, who may share a biblical eschatological perspective similar to mine. Yet, in his view, he may rationalize the point that he does not want to "impose" his "religious" perspectives upon others. And for that, one will not find any information about "spiritual survival" in his survival prep books. Further to that, if he had written on "spiritual" aspects of survival, I seriously doubt that the big publishers would have promoted his work, and I doubt he would have had near the financial success that he has obtained over the years. Most of Rawles' books are sold in Barnes & Noble bookstores. The only people whose books make it onto those shelves are the ones with a notable publisher and an agent to promote the author's work. To make it to the B&N bookshelves, an author's work had better be "kosher" (i.e., not "offensive" to Jews or to Jewish special interests).
What is my point in mentioning Rawles? For certain, he is a successful author with a large readership, and he has the numbers to show for the success of his book sales. And, while he no doubt has some of the knowledge regarding Bible prophecy that I have, and perhaps even some understanding of biblical guidance principles as well, he makes no mention of this anywhere in his prepper books.
Therefore, I set out to write the book that addresses survival preparation from the proper perspective that top-selling authors will not touch! I have written the book that ambitious authors know will not receive heavy endorsement, because there are things in it that are "truth" and yet diametrically opposed to the Jewish-run "establishment" programming that sets the standard of what "kosher" is and is not! My book treads where the faint-of-heart dare not to tread!
The proper focus as I've said in my tweets is this: Spiritual, mental, & physical. That is the proper order of priority in terms of importance. Too many people understand the later two, but neglect the former! Those of you in this category are lost souls. At best, you might have a "good" life in *this* world, yet beyond this life, I would be concerned with where you (your "soul") ends up. God knows your heart, and He will judge all people accordingly. Just that concept alone is enough to make people (like myself) do what is in accordance to His Word. God knows when we do otherwise! Whatever you do, put "spiritual" survival on the top of your list of things to prep for! My book and my blog are great places to start.
Once you have made the commitment to "spiritually" survive in this world and the one beyond, you can now also begin your prep to get mentally and physically prepared. For that, you have many resources on top of my book and blog! Rawles' book is a good one for that, as are a number of others out there.
Please note that I provide few details on how to physically prepare, and how to obtain a higher level of privacy on my open blog. There is a reason for this. Much of what I say, I don't want to be flowing in the mainstream. I only want a select number of conscientious people that have set their priorities straight to have my book.
And, to the Christian readers of my blog, there are some of you who are against the idea of physical survival preparation. For those of you believe this way, please read one of my older blog entries called "Why some Christians are against survival preparations." I believe that as believers in Christ, we are to live as long and as productively as we can (in alignment to His will) while living in this world.
When I discuss physical survival prep (i.e., water, food, shelter, weapons, etc), I also stress the importance of "personal privacy." See my previous blog entry by clicking here. Even notable authors like Rawles omit this topic from their survival books. I've often stated that "privacy" will save you long before your "guns" ever will! Those who do not believe me might want to read a Washington Times news article called "Iraq vet brutalized over guns in D.C." I contend that most people give their home address out with impunity to people that they trust and should not! Read my book on how to improve your personal privacy.
In a nutshell, my book is designed to accommodate God-fearing people who want to survive in this world (to carry out work pleasing to Him), and then to survive His final judgment and to inherit a fully redeemed New Earth (or Land) as promised to His chosen in Scripture. Looked at from this perspective, can you now see why "survival prep" extends beyond the physical aspects only?
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Sunday, 21 October 2012
How You Can Donate to This Mission
This blog entry is a call for the reader's support. Those of you who are "self-published" authors and bloggers, you know how much work and discipline is required to do the written work that you do! And for many of you, the amount of work that you do equates to an equivalent low hourly wage when considering the amount of work you do for the monetary benefit that you reap (book writing and blogging combined)! For many, this type of work is the labor of love! For without your passion to do what you do, you would not last very long as a writer/blogger.
In my case, in addition to the passion or labor of love of writing and blogging, my biggest reason for doing what I do is to witness for Jesus Christ, and to do all that I can to reach as many people as possible so that they (their souls) may be saved! What mission could be more important than this one?
So, what can you the reader do to help in this mission? There are just a few things you can do.
(1) Bookmark my blog weblink and monitor it from time to time if you care about the work I am doing. http://survivebeyondearth.blogspot.com . Email this link to those you care about, and get the word out about this mission to help people spiritually and physically prepare for the days, months, and years ahead.
(2) Follow me on Twitter. If you follow me, I will generally follow back, unless you are a spammer. My twitter weblink is: https://twitter.com/JasonReinhardt7
Retweets are appreciated if you are not afraid to be associated with my brave and bold position! That is correct. Telling the TRUTH takes guts and courage. And, many people do not possess such qualities unfortunately!
(3) Buy my book and read it! If inclined buy a some additional copies to give to those you care most about! You can buy it here.
Note: Book sales are my only source of income for the writing/blogging that I do. I do not have any ad banners nor do I have a "donate" button linked to my blogger webpage.
In my view, most people do not like to donate money indiscriminately to someone who is not providing an immediate concrete product or service in return. In my own "libertarian-minded" perspective, I can sympathize with this thinking. I'll explain more below.
There are some Christians who would accuse me of being "money-oriented" for daring to NOT put my book online for FREE! This is because there are some Christian writers who have written books and then put them online for free. Many of them are of the liberal variety. In my case, I spent 5 intensive months, and long hours writing my book. Not only have I written on the topics of reformed Biblical Eschatology and guidance (about 30% of the book's content), I have also written heavily (about 70%) in the area of security and survival preparation topics, as well as in the area of "personal privacy" (both technical & nontechnical aspects). Many of the notable "privacy" books on the market are priced between $25 & $35+ each. My book is less than $20, and contains information from a 1st hand perspective (i.e. personal experience). Therefore, I feel that it is morally proper for me to charge a reasonable price for my book in order to be appropriately compensated.
I know of one Christian writer (in the liberal camp) who writes books and puts them out for free, but then has a "donate" button on his blog page! He then wonders why very few people ever "donate!" In my view, this is because the average person does NOT want to give $25 +/- and have nothing materially concrete to show for it! Call this a sinful human trait if you wish. It may be justifiably so, but that is the way it is! All people are sinful. That includes myself and my entire audience! Money is a medium for trade of material objects or services, nothing more or nothing less than that!
As for the ad banners, I cannot fathom the idea of advertising anything that I do not personally endorse myself.
Writing/blogging is just one of my side projects. As one can imagine, most people cannot live off this type of work alone. However, I do believe that this work is the MOST important work that I have ever done in my life! Why? Because, this job is designed to light minds and hearts on fire for the Lord Jesus Christ, the only one who can save souls eternally! My other (worldly) jobs over the years have paid me nicely (monetarily), but have done little more than to keep the current societal system functioning. Such a system is temporary (in this world) and will pass away! However, those human souls that choose Jesus will not!
For those who have taken the time to read this blog entry, I extend a 'thank you' to you and for your attention!
Blessings,
Jason
In my case, in addition to the passion or labor of love of writing and blogging, my biggest reason for doing what I do is to witness for Jesus Christ, and to do all that I can to reach as many people as possible so that they (their souls) may be saved! What mission could be more important than this one?
So, what can you the reader do to help in this mission? There are just a few things you can do.
(1) Bookmark my blog weblink and monitor it from time to time if you care about the work I am doing. http://survivebeyondearth.blogspot.com . Email this link to those you care about, and get the word out about this mission to help people spiritually and physically prepare for the days, months, and years ahead.
(2) Follow me on Twitter. If you follow me, I will generally follow back, unless you are a spammer. My twitter weblink is: https://twitter.com/JasonReinhardt7
Retweets are appreciated if you are not afraid to be associated with my brave and bold position! That is correct. Telling the TRUTH takes guts and courage. And, many people do not possess such qualities unfortunately!
(3) Buy my book and read it! If inclined buy a some additional copies to give to those you care most about! You can buy it here.
Note: Book sales are my only source of income for the writing/blogging that I do. I do not have any ad banners nor do I have a "donate" button linked to my blogger webpage.
In my view, most people do not like to donate money indiscriminately to someone who is not providing an immediate concrete product or service in return. In my own "libertarian-minded" perspective, I can sympathize with this thinking. I'll explain more below.
There are some Christians who would accuse me of being "money-oriented" for daring to NOT put my book online for FREE! This is because there are some Christian writers who have written books and then put them online for free. Many of them are of the liberal variety. In my case, I spent 5 intensive months, and long hours writing my book. Not only have I written on the topics of reformed Biblical Eschatology and guidance (about 30% of the book's content), I have also written heavily (about 70%) in the area of security and survival preparation topics, as well as in the area of "personal privacy" (both technical & nontechnical aspects). Many of the notable "privacy" books on the market are priced between $25 & $35+ each. My book is less than $20, and contains information from a 1st hand perspective (i.e. personal experience). Therefore, I feel that it is morally proper for me to charge a reasonable price for my book in order to be appropriately compensated.
I know of one Christian writer (in the liberal camp) who writes books and puts them out for free, but then has a "donate" button on his blog page! He then wonders why very few people ever "donate!" In my view, this is because the average person does NOT want to give $25 +/- and have nothing materially concrete to show for it! Call this a sinful human trait if you wish. It may be justifiably so, but that is the way it is! All people are sinful. That includes myself and my entire audience! Money is a medium for trade of material objects or services, nothing more or nothing less than that!
As for the ad banners, I cannot fathom the idea of advertising anything that I do not personally endorse myself.
Writing/blogging is just one of my side projects. As one can imagine, most people cannot live off this type of work alone. However, I do believe that this work is the MOST important work that I have ever done in my life! Why? Because, this job is designed to light minds and hearts on fire for the Lord Jesus Christ, the only one who can save souls eternally! My other (worldly) jobs over the years have paid me nicely (monetarily), but have done little more than to keep the current societal system functioning. Such a system is temporary (in this world) and will pass away! However, those human souls that choose Jesus will not!
For those who have taken the time to read this blog entry, I extend a 'thank you' to you and for your attention!
Blessings,
Jason
Wednesday, 17 October 2012
The "Health Ranger" prep versus REALITY prep
My Initial Comments: For a number of years, I have read a fair number of Mike Adams' (aka "The Health Ranger") posts on his website, and have enjoyed some of them. In fact, some of his posts do in fact contain some useful information that all of us can use or follow. However, I just sometimes wonder just who these people are, and just how they have risen to the level of popularity and respect among a wide mass of readers. While I don't know Adams personally, I really am not sure what qualifies him to be so well-respected among the Infowarrior and truther communities. Further, he writes very authoritatively about health issues, political issues, economic issues, social issues, and etc. And to be fair, some of what he says is truth. I also know that some of what he says is outside of his realm of knowledge and experience, and within the realm of my own experience. Under those circumstances, it is easy for me to discern what is truth and what is poop! In some cases, he will exagerate the truth, thereby blowing the truth out of proportion.
Considering the wide range of topics that he covers, and the level of media support that this guy gets, I am truly in awe of him. Infowars posts nearly every one of his blog entries regardless of what topic he chooses to cover. Many other notable websites do just the same. This guy only follows twenty-some people on Twitter, while he currently has nearly 44,000 followers (me included) at the time of this writing. To me, it is a real mystery as to how the Health Ranger has gained the level of respect that he has, while putting out information, that in my view, is truthful in some areas, and misleading in many other areas.
In my humble opinion, I feel the best and most qualified persons to cover the topics that he covers should at least have a track record in some of the following professions: medicine, emergency medical services, Masters or Ph.D in economics/politics, herbal medicine (high level training...maybe he has this), former military (Special Operations Forces - in particular), former law enforcement, former intelligence services, experience living in post-collapse societies, etc.
Other notable people like Paul Craig Roberts or Wayne Madsen, whether you agree with them or not, do have a professional track record of accomplishment. Roberts served in Pres. Reagan's cabinet, and Madsen held high level positions in US Navy Intel as well as in other organizations like EPIC and (ISC)2. It's hard not to have at least some respect for them one way or the other.
Enough of this rant, I will just do a short evaluation of some of the Health Ranger's points that pertain to survivalism given the current times that we are living in. My comments are highlighted in blue ink below.
Sounds like a good thing to do, but for those who have had previous dental work in this past, and are unable to pay what would likely be thousands and thousands of dollars for such type of treatment, this is probably not going to work for many ordinary people. Must be wealthy or must have an affordable dental insurance plan.
Buy some hardcopy books so you have something to read when the power grid fails.
A great idea. I agree.
Move your money out of the big globalist banks.
A good idea. I agree. Although, I should emphasize that the term - "globalist" is a bit too broad and does little to identify who really owns the big banks. Zionists Jews are the predominant owners. Adams will never mention that point. Those who know God's Word can better understand just WHY this is the case. Those who do not read God's Word cannot possibly understand just how powerful Zionism truly is in this world! Those who remain blind to Zionism effectively remain as spiritual slaves to the wicked one who is currently the "god" of this world - Satan!
Bury your gold and silver. Use an appropriate container to protect from moisture and don't forget to tell someone else where you've buried things, just in case you don't make it.
Useful idea, as long as this idea is combined with many other options.
Get the heck out of the city and learn some country living skills.
This is the one I love to pick at! So many well-meaning patriots and truthers have bought into the Rawlesian and Skousenian concept that one who is to be prepared MUST move to a rural retreat 250+ miles away from all large cities! Never mind the fact that 82%+ of the people in the United States live in urban areas, and have no rural skillsets! Never mind that most of these urbanites are just not fit for rural living. And yet, the Health Ranger, Alex Jones, and others are telling us that this is what we SHOULD do! Never mind that once you are in a rural area, personal privacy (and anonymity) become much harder to obtain. Never mind the fact that you may not even be able to make enough money to even pay your property taxes (in your rural retreat)! The list goes on and on. Certainly, there are pros to living in rural retreats as well. However, most people are just not fair game for that type of living. In my book, I debunk the rural retreat concept for those who are not a fit for that lifestyle and I provide real solutions that you can use in a large urban environment that you can use without having to leave your higher paying city job.
Pay off as many assets as you can so you have a clear title to anything you don't want the banks to seize.
Good advice!
Get right with God or whatever spiritual focal point you practice.
Ah ha!! This is a tricky one! The position of "spiritual tolerance" that the Health Ranger offers is what makes him so palatable to such a wide audience. This is truly the secret to making bigger money! The more people you can please, the greater audience you will have, and the more money you will make! Alex Jones uses this formula too! Why do you think he has so many listeners that will drop a half-million dollars in his bucket over a three-day "money bomb?" Getting "right with God" is not the half-ass measure that Adams suggests. It means seeing through the clouded vision of 'spiritual political correctness!" Buddhists, Hinduism, Islam, and Judaism are all false religions based upon prophets or key HUMAN figures. None of them can offer more than HUMAN wisdom. Sadly, most Christian religions have also fallen, and are driving people away from Jesus the Christ! However, the good news is that underneath all of the deceptions in the world, there is a "God in the flesh" and His name is Jesus. He is still alive and in Heaven. In today's world, He has left us with His Word - the Holy Bible. There is only one way to know God, and that is via Jesus Christ. The Jews deny this fact and have been cursed ever since. The Buddhists, Hindus, and Muslims could care less, and the Health Ranger (a Buddhist himself no doubt) will certainly not move you any closer to Christ, because he will not tell you what I am telling you! This issue is SOOOO IMPORTANT, and so many survival writers gloss over it like it is nothing more than a trivial point.
Wrap up needed apologies or forgiveness. Don't allow regrets to burden you in a time of crisis.
Useless advice because the topic of apologizing and forgiving goes a bit deeper than that which most humanists and Buddhists understand. Apologizing has more to do with "confession" and admitting to the fact that you have wronged someone, not merely just saying "I'm sorry!" The only way I forgive someone that has wronged me is when they have confessed their wrong to me, not when they just say they're sorry. Certainly, I never hold emotional grudges against anyone regardless, but "forgiveness" (i.e. wiping the slate clean) comes only when there is a confession of sin, PLUS an an effort to make proper restitution. Many liberal Christians will disagree with what I have said. However, I am a conservative believer, and I believe that confession + restitution = an appropriate forgiveness.
Make color copies of all your important documents, then store them in a safe place. (BTW, a bank's safe deposit box is NOT a safe place. Those will all be looted.)
Useful point. I agree, but not all banks will necessarily be looted. That is a blanket assumption that should not be assumed across the board.
Get off prescription meds. Any dependence on prescription drugs is a death wish in a collapse scenario.
Useful perhaps in some circumstances! But, perhaps hazardous in many other cases. If you are already totally dependent upon prescription meds, than getting off of them now could possibly lead to a premature death. Be very careful with this Health Ranger advice. If you are currently not on any meds, then I say do all that you can to NEVER go on meds.
Stock up on diatomaceous earth (DE) to protect your garden vegetables. The stuff stores forever.
Nice if you live in a suburban or rural retreat, useless just about anywhere else!
Stock up on extra glasses or contact lenses if you might need them.
Useful suggestion.
Get fit, you'll need to be more fit if you hope to survive.
Common sense. I discuss this in my own book. And no, I do not advocate spending boring hours in the gym either!
Take out some cash and start saving nickels. Why? Because nickels are actually still worth a nickel in terms of what they're physically made of.
Sound silly. Sounds like a silly "nickel and dime" tactic! If you really have that many nickels saved up right NOW, why not go to a coin shop and buy some pre-1964 US dimes or quarters! Now, that is real money! Where in heck did this one come from?
Learn to use shortwave radio, or better yet get a radio operator's license.
This is a useful suggestion.
Learn and practice basic gardening skills.
Useful in a surburban or rural retreat, useless in most urban areas! I explain the solution to this issue in my book.
Learn how to raise chickens, goats or other small animals.
Useful in a rural retreat, useless everywhere else!
Buy a premium-quality set of basic gardening tools, even if you don't yet garden.
Useful everywhere except in urban areas.
Get training on how to use your firearms. When you really need them, there won't be time to practice. If you want to practice on your own, buy the new book by Joe Nobody, entitled, "The Home Schooled Shootist" and start using it.
Yea, get some firearms, but don't go overboard. I discuss this in my book. Can't speak to Joe Nobody, as I've not read his books.
If you own rifles, sight them all in and use threadlock on anything that might work itself loose in a firefight. You don't want your gear falling apart when you need it most.
Get training on your weapons and learn how to maintain them.
Plant some figs, aloe vera or other low-maintenance food-producing plants. Do it now to give these plants as much time as possible to start producing food.
Useful in rural retreats, useless everywhere else. Fig trees can take a good several years to fully grow and to be "fruitful" and you may NOT have that long to wait! In Tucson, AZ, fig trees grow nicely. In Boston, MA, you may not be so lucky.
Stock up on salt, colloidal silver and other hard-to-get items that you'll routinely need.
Useful perhaps, but seek doctor's advice if you have not ever used colloidal silver.
Spend more time outdoors to get used to sunlight exposure.
Useful suggestion that should be common sense.
Store away an emergency seed kit.
Rural areas - yes. Urban areas - no. The exception is sprouting seeds. Other types of seeds in urban areas are about useless under many circumstances.
Get a reliable guard dog who can help provide protection for your family and property.
Useful, but dogs are not entirely dependable, and should not be your only security. Rather, dogs should be a portion of your security strategy.
Buy extra pairs of socks. You can never have too many pairs of quality socks. And you absolutely do not want to have to make them yourself later on.
Considering the wide range of topics that he covers, and the level of media support that this guy gets, I am truly in awe of him. Infowars posts nearly every one of his blog entries regardless of what topic he chooses to cover. Many other notable websites do just the same. This guy only follows twenty-some people on Twitter, while he currently has nearly 44,000 followers (me included) at the time of this writing. To me, it is a real mystery as to how the Health Ranger has gained the level of respect that he has, while putting out information, that in my view, is truthful in some areas, and misleading in many other areas.
In my humble opinion, I feel the best and most qualified persons to cover the topics that he covers should at least have a track record in some of the following professions: medicine, emergency medical services, Masters or Ph.D in economics/politics, herbal medicine (high level training...maybe he has this), former military (Special Operations Forces - in particular), former law enforcement, former intelligence services, experience living in post-collapse societies, etc.
Other notable people like Paul Craig Roberts or Wayne Madsen, whether you agree with them or not, do have a professional track record of accomplishment. Roberts served in Pres. Reagan's cabinet, and Madsen held high level positions in US Navy Intel as well as in other organizations like EPIC and (ISC)2. It's hard not to have at least some respect for them one way or the other.
Enough of this rant, I will just do a short evaluation of some of the Health Ranger's points that pertain to survivalism given the current times that we are living in. My comments are highlighted in blue ink below.
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See a holistic dentist and get the mercury removed from your mouth.Sounds like a good thing to do, but for those who have had previous dental work in this past, and are unable to pay what would likely be thousands and thousands of dollars for such type of treatment, this is probably not going to work for many ordinary people. Must be wealthy or must have an affordable dental insurance plan.
Buy some hardcopy books so you have something to read when the power grid fails.
A great idea. I agree.
Move your money out of the big globalist banks.
A good idea. I agree. Although, I should emphasize that the term - "globalist" is a bit too broad and does little to identify who really owns the big banks. Zionists Jews are the predominant owners. Adams will never mention that point. Those who know God's Word can better understand just WHY this is the case. Those who do not read God's Word cannot possibly understand just how powerful Zionism truly is in this world! Those who remain blind to Zionism effectively remain as spiritual slaves to the wicked one who is currently the "god" of this world - Satan!
Bury your gold and silver. Use an appropriate container to protect from moisture and don't forget to tell someone else where you've buried things, just in case you don't make it.
Useful idea, as long as this idea is combined with many other options.
Get the heck out of the city and learn some country living skills.
This is the one I love to pick at! So many well-meaning patriots and truthers have bought into the Rawlesian and Skousenian concept that one who is to be prepared MUST move to a rural retreat 250+ miles away from all large cities! Never mind the fact that 82%+ of the people in the United States live in urban areas, and have no rural skillsets! Never mind that most of these urbanites are just not fit for rural living. And yet, the Health Ranger, Alex Jones, and others are telling us that this is what we SHOULD do! Never mind that once you are in a rural area, personal privacy (and anonymity) become much harder to obtain. Never mind the fact that you may not even be able to make enough money to even pay your property taxes (in your rural retreat)! The list goes on and on. Certainly, there are pros to living in rural retreats as well. However, most people are just not fair game for that type of living. In my book, I debunk the rural retreat concept for those who are not a fit for that lifestyle and I provide real solutions that you can use in a large urban environment that you can use without having to leave your higher paying city job.
Pay off as many assets as you can so you have a clear title to anything you don't want the banks to seize.
Good advice!
Get right with God or whatever spiritual focal point you practice.
Ah ha!! This is a tricky one! The position of "spiritual tolerance" that the Health Ranger offers is what makes him so palatable to such a wide audience. This is truly the secret to making bigger money! The more people you can please, the greater audience you will have, and the more money you will make! Alex Jones uses this formula too! Why do you think he has so many listeners that will drop a half-million dollars in his bucket over a three-day "money bomb?" Getting "right with God" is not the half-ass measure that Adams suggests. It means seeing through the clouded vision of 'spiritual political correctness!" Buddhists, Hinduism, Islam, and Judaism are all false religions based upon prophets or key HUMAN figures. None of them can offer more than HUMAN wisdom. Sadly, most Christian religions have also fallen, and are driving people away from Jesus the Christ! However, the good news is that underneath all of the deceptions in the world, there is a "God in the flesh" and His name is Jesus. He is still alive and in Heaven. In today's world, He has left us with His Word - the Holy Bible. There is only one way to know God, and that is via Jesus Christ. The Jews deny this fact and have been cursed ever since. The Buddhists, Hindus, and Muslims could care less, and the Health Ranger (a Buddhist himself no doubt) will certainly not move you any closer to Christ, because he will not tell you what I am telling you! This issue is SOOOO IMPORTANT, and so many survival writers gloss over it like it is nothing more than a trivial point.
Wrap up needed apologies or forgiveness. Don't allow regrets to burden you in a time of crisis.
Useless advice because the topic of apologizing and forgiving goes a bit deeper than that which most humanists and Buddhists understand. Apologizing has more to do with "confession" and admitting to the fact that you have wronged someone, not merely just saying "I'm sorry!" The only way I forgive someone that has wronged me is when they have confessed their wrong to me, not when they just say they're sorry. Certainly, I never hold emotional grudges against anyone regardless, but "forgiveness" (i.e. wiping the slate clean) comes only when there is a confession of sin, PLUS an an effort to make proper restitution. Many liberal Christians will disagree with what I have said. However, I am a conservative believer, and I believe that confession + restitution = an appropriate forgiveness.
Make color copies of all your important documents, then store them in a safe place. (BTW, a bank's safe deposit box is NOT a safe place. Those will all be looted.)
Useful point. I agree, but not all banks will necessarily be looted. That is a blanket assumption that should not be assumed across the board.
Get off prescription meds. Any dependence on prescription drugs is a death wish in a collapse scenario.
Useful perhaps in some circumstances! But, perhaps hazardous in many other cases. If you are already totally dependent upon prescription meds, than getting off of them now could possibly lead to a premature death. Be very careful with this Health Ranger advice. If you are currently not on any meds, then I say do all that you can to NEVER go on meds.
Stock up on diatomaceous earth (DE) to protect your garden vegetables. The stuff stores forever.
Nice if you live in a suburban or rural retreat, useless just about anywhere else!
Stock up on extra glasses or contact lenses if you might need them.
Useful suggestion.
Get fit, you'll need to be more fit if you hope to survive.
Common sense. I discuss this in my own book. And no, I do not advocate spending boring hours in the gym either!
Take out some cash and start saving nickels. Why? Because nickels are actually still worth a nickel in terms of what they're physically made of.
Sound silly. Sounds like a silly "nickel and dime" tactic! If you really have that many nickels saved up right NOW, why not go to a coin shop and buy some pre-1964 US dimes or quarters! Now, that is real money! Where in heck did this one come from?
Learn to use shortwave radio, or better yet get a radio operator's license.
This is a useful suggestion.
Learn and practice basic gardening skills.
Useful in a surburban or rural retreat, useless in most urban areas! I explain the solution to this issue in my book.
Learn how to raise chickens, goats or other small animals.
Useful in a rural retreat, useless everywhere else!
Buy a premium-quality set of basic gardening tools, even if you don't yet garden.
Useful everywhere except in urban areas.
Get training on how to use your firearms. When you really need them, there won't be time to practice. If you want to practice on your own, buy the new book by Joe Nobody, entitled, "The Home Schooled Shootist" and start using it.
Yea, get some firearms, but don't go overboard. I discuss this in my book. Can't speak to Joe Nobody, as I've not read his books.
If you own rifles, sight them all in and use threadlock on anything that might work itself loose in a firefight. You don't want your gear falling apart when you need it most.
Get training on your weapons and learn how to maintain them.
Plant some figs, aloe vera or other low-maintenance food-producing plants. Do it now to give these plants as much time as possible to start producing food.
Useful in rural retreats, useless everywhere else. Fig trees can take a good several years to fully grow and to be "fruitful" and you may NOT have that long to wait! In Tucson, AZ, fig trees grow nicely. In Boston, MA, you may not be so lucky.
Stock up on salt, colloidal silver and other hard-to-get items that you'll routinely need.
Useful perhaps, but seek doctor's advice if you have not ever used colloidal silver.
Spend more time outdoors to get used to sunlight exposure.
Useful suggestion that should be common sense.
Store away an emergency seed kit.
Rural areas - yes. Urban areas - no. The exception is sprouting seeds. Other types of seeds in urban areas are about useless under many circumstances.
Get a reliable guard dog who can help provide protection for your family and property.
Useful, but dogs are not entirely dependable, and should not be your only security. Rather, dogs should be a portion of your security strategy.
Buy extra pairs of socks. You can never have too many pairs of quality socks. And you absolutely do not want to have to make them yourself later on.
Wednesday, 3 October 2012
Why "personal privacy" is an important aspect of your security
"Personal privacy" is probably this most important aspect of "personal security" in today's modern technocratic world. The reasons for this are numerous and vary from individual to individual.
As the saying goes, “it is better to have
privacy and not need it, than to need privacy and not have it!” Obtaining privacy is something you do when
everything is going just fine and dandy, and when you believe that your life is
running smoothly and problem-free. Personal privacy requires these two elements
– technical and non-technical. BOTH are required to at least an appropriate
level. One without the other is most often insufficient.
Technical aspects require knowledge of IT,
computer systems, security, cryptography, etc to a satisfactory level.
Non-technical aspects require
STREET-SMARTS….i.e., the ability to use “untruths” (not lies per say), and
there are times when you will need to mislead other people/organizations in
order to obtain a HIGHER level of personal privacy. I have written at length in
my own book on just “how to” do this. I have also discussed the issue of
“ethics” behind it, for those of you who are believers in Christ.
A few notable authors that have written
(albeit) good books on “personal privacy” do not actually have backgrounds actually
performing investigative/surveillance functions in government. I do have that experience,
and I can distinguish which “privacy tactics” are useful and which ones are
“overkill.”
Authors that advocate “overkill” (i.e.
EXPENSIVE) privacy tactics will cause you to go broke no doubt. My experience
has taught me that the government/private sector is NOT as “all seeing” as you
might necessarily think. Sure technology is growing exponentially, but the reality
is that people still have to operate the technologies and learn how to use
them, and that part of it is behind the power curve from all that I have seen
and experienced. Further to that, there are numerous loopholes that remain open, and it is your job to exploit those loopholes to "take back" your privacy.
If you listen to Alex Jones and believe
EVERYTHING he says, you might indeed become broke trying to protect yourself
from every boogy man that might possibly pop up! The reality is, you do need to
be able to protect yourself from the more important threats that do exist, and so
your job is to focus on those first and foremost.
Begin today to take steps to take back your privacy. My book helps as do a few others on the market. However, be well aware that most of the notable "privacy books" that I have seen are written by people with no government surveillance background. I am not saying that such books are not good ones with useful information, but I am mentioning this as a caveat.
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