Lines Are Being Drawn in the Sand

The neighborhood is about to get ugly!

We have been hearing in the news lately that Iran is getting close to having nuclear weapons.  They claim that they are entitled to peaceful nuclear technology, but who refines uranium to weapon grade specifications for peaceful uses?  I ain’t buying it and apparently neither is Saudi Arabia.  Prince Turki al-Faisal, a former Saudi intelligence chief and ambassador to Washington, warned senior Nato military officials that the existence of nuclear weapons in Iran would lead to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to progress with plans to obtain their own nuclear weapons.  Now, I don’t know about you but this seems like two kids on the block squaring off with brass knuckles!  If these two countries both have access to nukes…I do think we will see nuclear war in our life times!

Lines have been drawn in the sand!

Iran is unstable and Saudi will not be pushed around.  It’s a recipe for disaster!  I’m definitely not one for meddling with other country’s affairs but this is bad news.  As an ally of Saudi, we would certainly be involved in the melee, maybe not in warfare but surely in the political sabre rattling.  The entire world would be involved in the aftermath of nuclear war in the Middle East.  Depending on the scale of battle, we could face nuclear fallout and nuclear winter all around the globe.

In the grand scheme of things, maybe we should sit back and let them bomb each other back to the stone age!  They have been battling over there for over two thousand years and there is no end in sight.  Maybe this could be the end of the Middle East conflict for ever?  Maybe the superpowers should join in and unload all our ordnance into the Middle East theater and make it one big glass parking lot!  The radiation would die down after 100 years and Disney could put up a new theme park!  Personally, I think 2000 years of civil unrest has stunted these third world shit hole’s growth.  Most of them are still in the stone age!  The only modern advancements are AK47′s and RPG’s.  Many people in these god forsaken countries still live in mud huts, eat scrub grass and wipe their asses with their hands.  Not to mention all the nervous goats in the village!  Humanity and compassion aside, a giant tsunami could wipe out the entire Middle East and it really wouldn’t be much of a loss!

Maybe this is why Obama is pulling our troops out finally?  Fear of nuclear war in the region?  Or maybe it is just a political stunt to try and get re-elected?  Although, with gas prices dropping and Obama paint pictures of rainbows and unicorns everywhere, I can almost guarantee that it is a political stunt.  It would make too much sense to pull our troops out of harms way LIKE A MOFO!

Preparing for TEOTWAWKI

Funny title but serious article.  Many of my readers know that TEOTWAWKI stands for The End Of The World As We Know It.  Now, this doesn’t necessarily mean that the sun will explode and all life will instantaneously cease to exist (not that that isn’t possible) but rather that life as we know it may change forever.  There are many events that could bring on a change like this…natural disasters, civil unrest, economic collapse, wide spread terror attacks, pandemic disease…the possibilities are endless.  Although any one of these devastating events would change how we live our lives, none of them would completely end the world.  Life would still go on and survivors would have to learn to adapt.  This may include learning to get by without computers, internet, cell phones and electronic coffee makers!  People may have to grow or kill their own food instead of relying on grocery stores.  Groups of survivors may have to cling together to survive a new, harsh world.  I know this seems completely far fetched but in reality, these scenarios are 100% more likely to happen compared to complete annihilation.

What will you do when the shelves are bare?

One of the most important things that you can do is prepare for the worst.  I know, no one wants to be that crazy stock piling hoarder down the street, but even preparing casually (under the radar) is better than doing nothing at all.  In this day and age, it is acceptable to prepare and it’s even encouraged by by government entities such ad the CDC and Homeland Security.  So, as a little precursor to disaster, I decided to do a little research on the top 100 things that you may want to acquire before a life changing apocalyptic event might occur.  Many of the items on the following list will disappear very quickly after a TEOTWAWKI event making them next to impossible to obtain.

1. Generators
2. Water Filters/Purifiers
3. Portable Toilets
4. Seasoned Firewood. Wood takes about 6 – 12 months to become dried, for home uses.
5. Lamp Oil, Wicks, Lamps (First Choice: Buy CLEAR oil. If scarce, stockpile ANY!)
6. Coleman Fuel. Impossible to stockpile too much.
7. Guns, Ammunition, Pepper Spray, Knives, Clubs, Bats & Slingshots.
8. Hand-can openers, & hand egg beaters, whisks.
9. Honey/Syrups/white, brown sugar
10. Rice – Beans – Wheat
11. Vegetable Oil (for cooking) Without it food burns/must be boiled etc.,)
12. Charcoal, Lighter Fluid (Will become scarce suddenly)
13. Water Containers (Urgent Item to obtain.) Any size. Small: HARD CLEAR PLASTIC ONLY – note – food grade if for drinking.
16. Propane Cylinders (Urgent: Definite shortages will occur.)
17. Survival Guide Book.
18. Mantles: Aladdin, Coleman, etc. (Without this item, longer-term lighting is difficult.)
19. Baby Supplies: Diapers/formula. ointments/aspirin, etc.
20. Washboards, Mop Bucket w/wringer (for Laundry)
21. Cookstoves (Propane, Coleman & Kerosene)
22. Vitamins
23. Propane Cylinder Handle-valve (Urgent: Small canister use is dangerous without this item)
24. Feminine Hygiene/Haircare/Skin products.
25. Thermal underwear (Tops & Bottoms)
26. Bow saws, axes and hatchets, Wedges (also, honing oil)
27. Aluminum Foil Reg. & Heavy Duty (Great Cooking and Barter Item)
28. Gasoline Containers (Plastic & Metal)
29. Garbage Bags (Impossible To Have Too Many).
30. Toilet Paper, Kleenex, Paper Towels
31. Milk – Powdered & Condensed (Shake Liquid every 3 to 4 months)
32. Garden Seeds (Non-Hybrid) (A MUST)
33. Clothes pins/line/hangers (A MUST)
34. Coleman’s Pump Repair Kit
35. Tuna Fish (in oil)
36. Fire Extinguishers (or..large box of Baking Soda in every room)
37. First aid kits
38. Batteries (all sizes…buy furthest-out for Expiration Dates)
39. Garlic, spices & vinegar, baking supplies
40. Big Dogs (and plenty of dog food)
41. Flour, yeast & salt
42. Matches. (“Strike Anywhere” preferred.) Boxed, wooden matches will go first
43. Writing paper/pads/pencils, solar calculators
44. Insulated ice chests (good for keeping items from freezing in Wintertime.)
45. Workboots, belts, Levis & durable shirts
46. Flashlights/LIGHTSTICKS & torches, “No. 76 Dietz” Lanterns
47. Journals, Diaries & Scrapbooks (jot down ideas, feelings, experience; Historic Times)
48. Garbage cans Plastic (great for storage, water, transporting – if with wheels)
49. Men’s Hygiene: Shampoo, Toothbrush/paste, Mouthwash/floss, nail clippers, etc
50. Cast iron cookware (sturdy, efficient)
51. Fishing supplies/tools
52. Mosquito coils/repellent, sprays/creams
53. Duct Tape
54. Tarps/stakes/twine/nails/rope/spikes
55. Candles
56. Laundry Detergent (liquid)
57. Backpacks, Duffel Bags
58. Garden tools & supplies
59. Scissors, fabrics & sewing supplies
60. Canned Fruits, Veggies, Soups, stews, etc.
61. Bleach (plain, NOT scented: 4 to 6% sodium hypochlorite)
62. Canning supplies, (Jars/lids/wax)
63. Knives & Sharpening tools: files, stones, steel
64. Bicycles…Tires/tubes/pumps/chains, etc
65. Sleeping Bags & blankets/pillows/mats
66. Carbon Monoxide Alarm (battery powered)
67. Board Games, Cards, Dice
68. d-con Rat poison, MOUSE PRUFE II, Roach Killer
69. Mousetraps, Ant traps & cockroach magnets
70. Paper plates/cups/utensils (stock up, folks)
71. Baby wipes, oils, waterless & Antibacterial soap (saves a lot of water)
72. Rain gear, rubberized boots, etc.
73. Shaving supplies (razors & creams, talc, after shave)
74. Hand pumps & siphons (for water and for fuels)
75. Soysauce, vinegar, bullions/gravy/soupbase
76. Reading glasses
77. Chocolate/Cocoa/Tang/Punch (water enhancers)
78. “Survival-in-a-Can”
79. Woolen clothing, scarves/ear-muffs/mittens
80. Boy Scout Handbook, / also Leaders Catalog
81. Roll-on Window Insulation Kit (MANCO)
82. Graham crackers, saltines, pretzels, Trail mix/Jerky
83. Popcorn, Peanut Butter, Nuts
84. Socks, Underwear, T-shirts, etc. (extras)
85. Lumber (all types)
86. Wagons & carts (for transport to and from)
87. Cots & Inflatable mattress’s
88. Gloves: Work/warming/gardening, etc.
89. Lantern Hangers
90. Screen Patches, glue, nails, screws,, nuts & bolts
91. Teas
92. Coffee
93. Cigarettes
94. Wine/Liquors (for bribes, medicinal, etc,)
95. Paraffin wax
96. Glue, nails, nuts, bolts, screws, etc.
97. Chewing gum/candies
98. Atomizers (for cooling/bathing)
99. Hats & cotton neckerchiefs
100. Livestock

Now, this list is no where near complete and some items may not be necessary due to location or region.  Many of these items could also be considered luxury items in a post apocalyptic world.  But, it is a good check list to see how you rate in your preparations.  As mentioned above, casual preparations are fairly common today.  Many people started thinking about survival preparations around the time of Y2K.  Although Y2K never came to light, it very well could have happened and it’s ramifications could have plunged the world into a whole different outlook.  As a matter of fact, some Americans have already encountered survival situations after tornadoes, floods and hurricanes.  Your early preparations will even help in these kind of local disaster events.

Hopefully, TEOTWAWKI will never happen but at least you know that a little preparation could help you and your family survive at least another day longer LIKE A MOFO!

Ban Dihydrogen Monoxide

Ban Dihydrogen Monoxide!

The Invisible Killer

Dihydrogen monoxide is colorless, odorless, tasteless, and kills uncounted thousands of people every year. Most of these deaths are caused by accidental inhalation of DHMO, but the dangers of dihydrogen monoxide do not end there. Prolonged exposure to its solid form causes severe tissue damage. Symptoms of DHMO ingestion can include excessive sweating and urination, and possibly a bloated feeling, nausea, vomiting and body electrolyte imbalance. For those who have become dependent, DHMO withdrawal means certain death.

Dihydrogen monoxide:

• is also known as hydroxyl acid, and is the major component of acid rain.
• contributes to the “greenhouse effect.”
• may cause severe burns.
• contributes to the erosion of our natural landscape.
• accelerates corrosion and rusting of many metals.
• may cause electrical failures and decreased effectiveness of automobile brakes.
• has been found in excised tumors of terminal cancer patients.

Contamination Is Reaching Epidemic Proportions!

Quantities of dihydrogen monoxide have been found in almost every stream, lake, and reservoir in America today. But the pollution is global, and the contaminant has even been found in Antarctic ice. DHMO has caused millions of dollars of property damage in the midwest, and recently Louisiana.

Despite the danger, dihydrogen monoxide is often used:

• as an industrial solvent and coolant.
• in nuclear power plants.
• in the production of styrofoam.
• as a fire retardant.
• in many forms of cruel animal research.
• in the distribution of pesticides. Even after washing, produce remains contaminated by this chemical.
• as an additive in certain “junk-foods” and other food products.

Companies dump waste DHMO into rivers and the ocean, and nothing can be done to stop them because this practice is still legal. The impact on wildlife is extreme, and we cannot afford to ignore it any longer!

The Horror Must Be Stopped!

The American government has refused to ban the production, distribution, or use of this damaging chemical due to its “importance to the economic health of

Yep, common, everyday water.

this nation.” In fact, the navy and other military organizations are conducting experiments with DHMO, and designing multi-billion dollar devices to control and utilize it during warfare situations. Hundreds of military research facilities receive tons of it through a highly sophisticated underground distribution network. Many store large quantities for later use.

In case you didn’t realize what this article is about, Dihydrogen monoxide is a less common name for water.  Yep, good ‘ole H2O!  This just goes to show how something can get all blown out of proportion LIKE A MOFO!

Sunday Hunting in PA

On June 9th, a meeting was held at Seven Springs Resort to debate the possibility of removing the ban on Sunday hunting in Pennsylvania.  Currently, PA is one of only eleven states that ban Sunday hunting.  Ohio was the last state to overturn the ban in 2002.  It doesn’t seem like a big issue, but both sides of the debate are very passionate.  Many sportsmen and hunting associations support the issue stating that the extra day would help the sport of hunting by opening it up to more people and allowing parents that work six days a week to spend more time in the woods with their kids.  It would also boost the economy by creating more license sales as well as all the other incidentals that go along with a day out in the field.  For example, a new hunter would buy some hunting gear, blaze orange vest and hat, boots…maybe a new gun and ammo.  On the way to the hunt, he may stop for breakfast and possible dinner after a day in the field.  As you can see, just one hunter can create a lot of extra revenue for local businesses.

Hunting is a tradition passed down from father to son.

Opponents of Sunday hunting are mostly farmers, land owners and hikers.  They claim that Sunday is the one and only day that is bullet free.  They want the Sunday ban to remain in effect so they can enjoy a day of peace and quiet.  That’s fine and dandy, but I have a few problems with these opponents!  First of all, why is it always a small group of loud mouths that want to impose silly regulations and restrictions on the majority?  Secondly, farmers and land owners are allowed to post their property to prevent hunting.  Hikers and campers have many weekends that are hunting free to enjoy the outdoors.  Most hunting seasons only last for 2 weeks and they are spaced throughout the calendar.  There are also many areas that are off limits to hunters that they can enjoy anytime.  Farmers also seem to be double sided on this issue.  Many complain about deer and other animals destroying their crops due to large numbers but then they oppose the Sunday hunting even though it may help to thin the herds out and protect their land and crops.

I am one of those people that would benefit from Sunday hunting.  I work six days a week and I have very little time to take my boys hunting.  I would love to see Sundays opened up for people like me.  Hunting is an American tradition and something that I would like to introduce my kids.  Without Sundays being open, I would have to short my paycheck by taking un-necessary days off or use vacation days.  Others that live from pay check to pay check may not even have those options.  I also think that the sport of hunting needs new participants in order to held wildlife management.  I’m sure anyone in PA or many of the other Northeastern States have noticed an increase in dear vs. vehicle accidents.  As the herds grow, the deer expand their Territory until it overlaps with ours causing millions of dollars in damage as well as many deaths.  By regulating the deer population, the death and destruction will decrease and the deer herds can continue at a more healthy level.

In conclusion, I think that the whiny minority needs to quit bitching and start supporting American Freedom and tradition.  Our country was built on the foundations of hard work, tradition and providing for yourself and your family.  Hunting is a big part of our American Heritage and once again, there is a small group that want’s to restrict that.  Hunting is also a tradition that is handed down from father to son (and daughters, too) but if silly blue laws like the Sunday ban aren’t repealed, this tradition may become endangered.  Hopefully, the Seven Springs committee will do the right thing and introduce the bill to the state senate in order to get the Sunday hunting ban lifted LIKE A MOFO!

White House vs. Congress

Lines are being drawn in the sand between the White House and Congress over the war in Libya.  According to the War Powers Act, the President has 60 days

Is Obama above the law?

to take military action against another country without the approval of congress.  This Sunday marks 90 days that Obama has been at war with Libya with no congressional support.  By all rights, he should be tried and impeached for ignoring the US Constitution.  That’s exactly what a group of bipartisan congressmen are seeking with a lawsuit filed against the Obama administration yesterday.  The White House countered with a 32 page report claiming that the war in Libya is not a war and we are only involved in a support role for NATO.  Here is a link to a CNN article with more info:

White House defends to Congress the U.S. military mission in Libya

The War Powers Resolution was put in place to help prevent this exact kind of situation.  It was designed to curb an out of control presidential administration!  Think about it…we elect a man with little to no military experience and give him control of the mast advanced fighting force in the world!  There has to be some restrictions to this power.  Most presidents seek the approval of congress as well as the chiefs of staff, but it seems that Obama is a loose cannon and wants to bully the rest of the world into his form of socialism/democracy.  Well, the United States is not the world police and we don’t need to get involved in every 3rd world pissing match!  Especially when our own homeland is in the middle of an economic disaster.  The last thing tax payers need to spend money on is bombs for Libya, Yemen or any other shit hole country in the Middle East!  I think many of these scrimmages are designed to protect our oil field interests in other lands even though we have enough oil in our own country to last many lifetimes, although that makes more sense than the thinly veiled excuse of spreading democracy around the world.

Another war over oil!

I’m not against flexing our super power muscles but I do feel that our resources and money would be better spent on securing our national borders and rebuilding our economy.  Obama is an arrogant leader and has no respect for the rules and laws of this land.  He blatantly sends our troops into harms way with no agenda and no plan to prevail.  This is the real reason he needs stopped.  The shoulder shrugging attitude offered to congress just cements his persona as an out of control president.  He now believes that he is above the law.  In his mind, he is the greatest leader in the free world and he wants to prove it to all his global peers.  What’s next?  Will he declare martial law in order to stop elections in 2012?  Attacks on protests and rallies.  Civilian prison camps for everyone who disagrees with his policies.  Anything is possible and it can happen if offenses like this go unchecked.  That is why the Founding Fathers instituted the system of checks and balances in the first place.  They had the insight that absolute power corrupts even back then.

This is quite a scary chapter in our country’s history and I feel that many strange days are ahead.  Could we be closer to a second revolution than anyone dares to think?  The Obama Administration is the only faction that knows the answer to that.  Watch this story closely because how the White House handles this law suit will determine the next chapter in American history.  It can only go one of two ways…Kingdom of Obama: land of the oppressed subservients or The United States of America: land of the free and home of the brave!  I don’t know about you, but I’m routing for the latter LIKE A MOFO!