A Hostile World
I rarely write on the subject of survival in a crisis, because there are so many better qualified to handle that subject, i.e., Jack Lawson, Trooper and to some degree The Path Forward (which is better yet at other things), all excellent, all knowledgeable and trustworthy. But in working on the novel I’ve decided to call Dystopia, Texas, I’ve come across the idea of presenting the collapse of the grid in as realistic terms as I can from someone who is not a dedicated prepper or survivalist, just a guy with some mechanical, plumbing and electrical skills developed from a lifetime of working different jobs.
I wanted to bring this information to my readers, though I know most of them are quite familiar with these resources. The reason is that every nation, as we saw the other day in Spain, is under a myriad of threats and that the most pernicious and pervasive is the threat from socialist leaders.
Though I might have been criticized over time for being blinded from other threats by that of communism, it seems pretty well documented now that the communist leaders in the EU and individual nations themselves are enabling the Red-Green alliance of communists linking up with Islam to produce the literal destruction of Western democracies and culture. The communists think that once the power of Islam vanquishes these Western cultures, it will be ripe for communism and they will simply kill another billion people to establish order. They’re fools being played by the Islamists.
It doesn’t matter, what we find ourselves confronted with is the effective use of this alliance against us, the Western cultures and more specifically the United States. It’s no longer a supposition or a theory that this is taking place, it’s a fact and it’s time for individuals to recognize it.
The first point of recognition must be that there is no one in local, state or federal government interested in the well being of the people. There is no corporation dedicated to anything other than self-enrichment and aggrandizement. We are on our own and as effectively as we can build small groups who understand that, become mutual support sources for each other, the better off we’re going to be.
The first act of resistance is developing self-sufficiencies. Resilience is a revolutionary act, because when we can provide for ourselves, they cannot pressure us to comply. They will try and thereby expose themselves as the thugs they are. It’s a hostile world, now. Clinging to comfort, while it should be enjoyed while it’s available, recognizing that there is an end to that comfort is equally important. Or, rather, redefining “comfort” as something much more sustainable.
I’m not going to try and list the array of threats coming our way, they are in multitudes. Any institution now in existence that has any sway among the people is already compromised. Our whole education system has been rigged for at least 60 years to bring the people into a mindset of a conquered people, fearful, easily influenced and manipulated. The last thing on earth they want to deal with is independent thinkers who reject the narrative.
I am fully convinced that the whole Covid psyop was to determine the level of success of the educational system over that 60-year period and they were rewarded, but the test itself has raised alarms among what’s left of the patriots to the republic.
Against my better judgment, having been taught the lesson of my ineffectiveness already several times, I feel compelled to propose a shot across the bow of our demonic leadership in government and equally demonic billionaire globalists.
It would be to our benefit to hold a “Day of Mischief” in which those who hear the call to push back against the railroading of a whole society, a whole world, there is one day when mischief for the purpose of sending a clear message “Don’t Tread on Me” is enacted. It’s pushback against the Red-Green Alliance.
This is two-fold: 1) it would not require damaging property; 2) it must be done in a way of plausible deniability. It’s a message, not an assault, a demonstration, not an attack. It’s revealing that we can use their same tactics against them. I mean, they will cut our power, cut our water, our gas, use our utilities against the people to support their building of the control state.
My preference would be a recognizable date, 9/11 or some such. It could be random, but well publicized. Because it will be publicized, suspicion will be high on those who take part, but as with all of their systems, they can just look at their accusers as if they’re crazy. “That’s just a conspiracy theory” that a bunch of working people would go to such lengths just to send a message.
What am I talking about? Well, how hard would it be, on that date to fill in a wrong address for a corporate delivery? How hard would it be to get one’s truck stuck? How hard would it be to miss a meeting? How hard would it be to go to the wrong location? How hard would it be to shut off one’s phone?
The truth is, the more complete they build out the surveillance state, the more AI controls all of these functions, the less ability the people will have to exert their own power. It’s coming to a crucial stage, knowing that we have no representation, that no one is on our side, we had better develop a cohesive “side” or we’ll just be individual weeds they can pull at their discretion.
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There are no Rambo's that will hold out alone. There is no one coming to rescue you, you are on your own unless you build a group of fellow citizens to help each other when trouble calls and it will. The first trouble will be with your family that has nothing and expects you to supply them with what ever you have saved just because "Family" once you deal with them the others will be easer if you deal with the family that think you saved stuff to give them. You will have to do it and it may suck but you will not survive if you don't. If you help your family they will think your stuff is theirs and will start making friends giving your things away.
Entitled unprepared bums will do you in if you let them. They will say but they needed help well just about everyone will need some help it is not your job and they could have been ready if they wanted to but choose not to.
Don't tell any one what you have or where it is when their family if desperate they will come for you and the thing you will need to do will be unsavory at best. No matter just how much you think you can trust them when their kids or wife are starving you will be a source of relief not a friend. Don't put them or yourself in that position.
The world has always been this way we just after WW II had an unnatural condition because we had just defeated the rest of the world without taking any real hits on the homeland and every one was scarred of us and for good reason. Find people to help defend the neighbor hood and leave it to that. You don't have enough food or water to supply an army so don't
The good news is that preparation for one eventuality is also preparation for many. That said, no one can prepare to survive everything. The Yucatán Chicxulub event is one example. Somewhere in the middle, between zero and doom, can be an ever expanding sweet spot. As one expands their knowledge, skills, and infrastructure, chances improve. There will always be a need to satisfy Maslow's hierarchy https://www.simplypsychology.org/maslow.html, and the prepper "Rule of Three" also applies https://www.saltandprepper.com/learn/skills/rule-of-threes. What has surprised me is the number of people who learned NOTHING from the covid scamdemic. Now, even after the details of the crime have been so well documented many don't care or don't believe it. They still trust government, media, academia, supply chains, etc. For them little can be done. Distancing oneself from them is also survival skill.
When it comes to civil disobedience one must be careful. The book "Three Felonies a Day" (along with many other such books) should be a cautionary tale. Both Beria in the USSR and Richelieu in 17th century France said some version of “Show me the man, I’ll find you the crime”. If the deep state can screw a billionaire and a former president, the common man has no chance. Don't be the nail sticking out. The hammer is waiting.
What has worked for us has been less government. Nearly 20 years ago we moved to a rural location. That in itself reduced the number of busy-bodies in my personal business. We have neighbors who mind their own business. No HOA. A smaller bureaucracy generally means smaller intrusiveness. Keep a low profile. Be a "gray man". We have also made an effort to stop feeding the beast. We take every legal deduction, and have done our best to have the least taxable income possible. We buy in bulk. We have reduced our public physical dependence to some food, propane, diesel, and buying spare and repair parts. Not off grid, but during sunny months the PV production and grid are a wash. This is not secret squirrel stuff, it just requires awareness, research, planning, and work.
Do I believe, despite my earnest wishes and prayers, that the ongoing invasion and cultural deterioration will ultimately be decided in a kinetic fashion? Sadly yes, even though (being an old guy) I'll probably not live long enough to see it. What I do see is too many people either asleep, ignorant, or misdirected. Too many who would rather (for whatever reason) hate Trump, will not vote, or will vote to hand the country over to the leftists. I see too many RINOs in Congress who are working hard, but not for the good of the country.
That way, as we have seen, lies chaos.
I do my best for me and mine, and try to enjoy the show.
I think of the lyrics to Emerson, Lake, and Palmer "Karn Evil 9" (Come and See The Show) https://www.songlyrics.com/emerson-lake-palmer/karn-evil-9-1st-2nd-3rd-impressions-lyrics/