Government

Policy, Law, and the Free Man by Jesse Mathewson

April 3, 2012
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It has been a personal stance of mine that liberty, not be tied to a piece of paper, government or philosophy that includes the state for over two years now. This is a personal philosophy that will likely see change, evolution of the mind in the future. This journey has not been easy, it has [...]

Tagged as: Government, Opinion

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Endless Fall – Part 5: Hell Comes To Frog Town

November 15, 2011
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Note: The following is the fifth installment of a series that represents a first-hand chronicle of a fictional economic collapse in the United States. This series is to be viewed as only one possible scenario.   April 2 – 165 days after Black Swan Day My Dearest Children – Spring has sprung. Unfortunately the warmer [...]

Tagged as: civil unrest, Crime, Economy, Food, Government, Guest Post, Levels of Awareness, suburban survival, Urban Survival

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Euro Fails, Europe Fails

October 28, 2011
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I read this news story and don’t know what to think. Here is the money quote. “Nobody should take for granted another 50 years of peace and prosperity in Europe. They are not for granted. That’s why I say: If the euro fails, Europe fails,” Merkel said, followed by a long applause from all political [...]

Tagged as: Economy, Gold, Government, Silver

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Endless Fall – Part 1: So It Begins

October 18, 2011
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Note: The following is the first installment of a series that represents a first-hand chronicle of a fictional economic collapse in the United States. No one can say with any certainty how such an event would unfold or the social impact it would have. This series is to be viewed as only one possible scenario. [...]

Tagged as: civil unrest, Economics, Economy, Entertainment, Govern

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Remembering 9/11

September 10, 2011
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9/11 is definitely a pivotal moment from the last 20 years, especially for the western world. It was a moment when an unanticipated attack took place which claimed the lives of almost 3,000 Americans. What followed thrust our nation into two (or more) wars and challenged our notions of civil liberties and privacy.  Emergency Management [...]

Tagged as: 9/11, Airport Security, Government, Self Reliance, Urban Survival

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Important Lessons From the S&P Downgrade and Market Reaction.

August 16, 2011
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Not even a week after the S&P downgrade of American government debt, and the financial market reaction to it, and a very clear set of lessons for preppers is emerging clearly. As the scenario unfolds more analysis can be applied and more conclusions drawn. But right now there are a few lessons that are glaring [...]

Tagged as: Economy, Government, Politics, Preparedness

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The Debt Ceiling, The Day After, The Day Of…

August 3, 2011
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It’s 7:42 a.m. on Tuesday, August 2nd, 2011.  Working from home today, and into my coffee by 3/4 of a cup.  Today is the day our government votes on the debt ceiling.  I have not had much time to research the way I would ultimately like to, however, here is my prediction based on some [...]

Tagged as: Economy, Government

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