We have to ask ourselves, is all of this prepping, survivalist, collapse mantra just another hoax? Is it just another relatively new economic opportunity for a section of entrepreneurs? Have we drank the "prepper" Koolaid?
There is no doubt the world is in a state of change, and in some instances conflict. Just to name a few.
- Global warming vs. Grand Solar Minimum
- Open borders vs. limited to no immigration
- Socialism/communism vs. Nationalism/patriotism
- New Green Deal vs. traditional ways
- Democrats vs. Republicans
- Congress vs. the President
And the list goes on and on and on, ad nauseam. The question is: What is really going on? What is true? What is hyperbole? What is a con game? What is really behind the curtain?
There is one thing that is obvious. Our government is at war with itself. Or is it? Is it all just a great show to distract us from something far more sinister? Are we truly to the point where we can no longer tolerate each other? There are more and more people saying the unmentionable words - Civil War.
It appears that the curtain has been pulled back to reveal the "business as usual" activities of many factions of our government. Some are shocked, some deny the
many allegations that continue to pop up like summer thunderstorms on a daily basis, and some obviously don't care, because what has been revealed is business as usual and has been going on for a very long time. So, what's the big deal? Just because we, the public, didn't realize how our government has been, and is being run, does that all of a sudden make it wrong? Why? Because some label it corrupt? Because I label it corrupt and have lost my last vestige of faith in the integrity, honesty and good will of our government? Because I now think I see the day to day machinations of our government for what they really are? What difference does that make?
Our lights are still on. Water still comes out of the tap when I turn it on. The shelves in the store are still filled with items that are available day or night. This internet is still up and running providing me instant resources from any research I care to conduct, all at the tap of a key or the touch of a button. What's not to like about this life of ease and luxury that we live? This is reality. These things do exist and I take advantage of them everyday. So what difference does it matter how corrupt they are or much money they print to cover our bills?
Many have said for years, this is just another shift, a downturn, a momentary glitch in the system. Things have worked out before, they will this time also. We've all heard this many, many times. And you know what? So far, they are right and we are wrong. What does that tell us?
In my bones, I have no doubt that one day our civilization will change - drastically. How? I cannot tell. I do know that more and more people are voicing their resentment against those that are intolerant. Now both 'sides' are indicating that the 'other side' is intolerant. There are now comments of irreconcilable differences between various factions in the country. Does that mean civil war? Does that mean secession of some states or portions of states or cities or what? Does that mean all out anarchy, every man for himself, violence and death in the streets all across our country? I do not know the answers to these questions, and I don't think anyone else does either. We all have our opinions and theories, but that leads me back to reality or delusion.
We can state that our opinions, actions, statements are based on facts, but are they? Look at the current whistleblower fiasco. First the facts indicated this, then they indicated that, then one side said no, it's this, and the other side said no, it's that. What are the facts? From my chair, there is no way to tell what the actual facts are. You can word things in such a way that two sides are saying the same thing, the exact same words, but the context gives each statement entirely different meanings.
If the corruption in our government, in our country has been going on for decades, just business as usual, what is the problem? If you have been cutting the tail off a turkey before you cook it, just like grandma did, is that wrong? Even if you find out later that the only reason she cut it off was to get it to fit into the pan she had? Is change required? Is it necessary? Yes, I know everything changes, seasons, physical abilities, opinions. Just because our government is corrupt, does it have to change? No. Now that I see, hear and read information detailing what appears to be massive corruption, do I want it to change? Yes. But wanting doesn't make it so and hope is a very poor strategy.
It is difficult to lose all faith in my government. I have come to the point that I realize that I now love my country as my homeland, the place of my birth and life, but I loathe my government for the bloated, behemoth, oozing corruption and sucking the life blood from the fabric of our society.
Do I think we have massive unrest possibly leading to anarchy, mayhem and a break up of our country? Yes. I actually can't see anyway around it. Look at Washington, D.C. Look at the war currently taking place in the halls of Congress, in the White House and in many state and local houses of government. What do you see? People coming together as communities to take care of those they have been elected to serve and protect? Look at the homeless crisis that grows everyday.
There are still good people. People that stop and help each other. You just don't hear about them because they are not the ones out there in front of the camera, and some of those people are even in Washington D.C. They are the quiet, hard working folks that make the country tick. But the sound of that ticking has been dimmed by the rancorous anger and hatred being spewed across the airwaves and internet. One day, I pray that quiet majority doesn't reach the end of the line and that ticking counts down to an explosion. An explosion that has built up over many, many years and has a massive amount of energy behind it. I heard someone say recently that a human being can only take so much. I hope this part of my vision is the delusion and not the reality of our future.
Until next time - Fern
Hello Everybody, Frank here.
Recently, Fern published an article that received a number of comments - Government's Uncivil War. Yes, the article was picked up by Western Rifle Shooters Association and the Woodpile Report. This certainly increased our readership with some extra comments. We didn't see anything special about the article, but there were some great comments, thoughtful, sincere and genuine.
We're going to share a few of those comments with you. These are readers that share often. Fern and I benefit from, and respect these folks ideas and contributions. Hopefully, you will also enjoy their insight. These are in the order that we received them.
Please share any thoughts that you have. We're all in this arena together and when it rains, it rains on all of us. We are approaching a dicey period in our civilization. Things may stay the same, but there is the opportunity for significant change. Pay attention. It's changing very quickly.
You know the rules. Food, water, fuel, protection, shelter. Pay attention. Stay away from crowds and don't get on the bus.
Hope you enjoy these comments. Enjoy may not be the right word, but I still hope you enjoy these comments.
We'll talk more later, Frank
Personally, I now believe that we are passengers on a runaway train, the brakes don't work and the bridge is out a mile ahead.
Greed
and corruption and lies have nearly always existed in politics. But
never in my lifetime have I seen those things displayed so openly.
Candidates for the office of the leader of the free world are openly
celebrating the murder of babies, every perversion known to man and the
changing of our system of government that takes away the freedoms our
forefathers fought and died for. And a fair share of our population are
in the front row, standing and applauding.
We have ourselves to
blame. When TSA agents at the airports began digging into granny's
Depends looking for bombs and began touching our children in places they
had been taught were private, we wrote letters and signed petitions and
wrote blog posts condemning those actions, but we did nothing that
might make a difference and we soon accepted those behaviors as normal.
When
hairy men in dresses and heels and lipstick were allowed in the same
restrooms as our daughters and granddaughters, we raised a ruckus and
vowed to boycott the businesses that allowed this practice. But we did
nothing that would actually put a stop to it. By this time we feared
being labeled racist or homophobic or some other 'phobic.' We soon
accepted this practice as normal.
When we were told that to
openly express our opinions about things like Sharia Law or that All
Lives Matter or our dismay at the unstoppable tide of 'refugees'
illegally crossing our southern border, we were told to just shut up or
be accused of 'hate speech.' College students were told they could
speak freely only in designated 'free spaces.' School kids were told
they could not wear t-shirts that had anything to do with our flag or
with guns or with Christianity because others found those things
offensive. We fussed about it. We wrote op-ed pieces about it. A few
PTA members objected, but nothing happened to change it.
I, like
so many, have no answers because I believe we are now so very close to
the end of what was once the most wonderful place on the planet to live
and there is no turning back. We have become afraid and understandably
so. Twenty years ago I had little if any fear of going anywhere alone
other than the obvious 'skid row' areas of cities. Now I wouldn't even
consider walking around my block in daylight or after dark without
protection. Those I know living in small towns or rural areas are
equally cautious these days.
I do not know what is coming. I
just feel in my bones that it is bad. This seems to be the prevailing
thinking of those who pay attention. I know there is nothing I can do
to change things. Those we hire to see to our well-being in government
are far more interested in power and lining their own pockets than they
are in doing their jobs. So I continue to get ready. I fill my deep
pantry and stockpile everything I can think of to make life bearable for
me and my family when the world comes crashing down around us. And it
will - sooner than later.
*
I've
been watching this and have come to the same conclusion that you have;
there's no path to victory here. America has become the world's largest
dysfunctional family. Hell; families can't even sit down at a
Thanksgiving dinner without ending up in a raucous, family-dividing
political argument! Abortions are not only legal, but encouraged. Life
is cheap; 'don't like your classmates? MOW 'EM DOWN! 'Don't like the
fact that some stranger is wearing a "MAGA" hat? BEAT THE CRAP OUT OF
HIM! You'll be CELEBRATED on THE VIEW! You cannot turn on the TV or go
to the movies without the homosexual agenda being rammed down your
throat. Even preschool kids' shows are showcasing homosexual marriage
and portraying it as "normal!" The toddlers watching things like this
will grow up knowing nothing else. To them homosexuality WILL be
normal! Our government "representatives" don't even TRY to hide the
fact that they're lying to us. Neither does the MSM. The sacrifices of
our forefathers are trivialized and even DEMONIZED! Their living
memorial, the American flag, is trampled and burned as a matter of free
speech, even though doing the same thing to a Mexican flag flying in in
the neighborhood is considered a hate crime. It goes on and on.
Kids
reaching voting age this year weren't even alive when 9/11 happened.
In fact, they've known NO disruptions to their sensitive little lives.
Their freedom has never been threatened. Their idea of a crisis is when
the internet goes down for a couple of hours. They walk out of class
to protest "climate change" after being ferried to the school... in
their parents' cars... from their houses a few blocks away!
Unfortunately for America, this batch of weebles is larger than both the
Millennials and the Baby Boomers, and is being solicited by "folk
heroes" like AOC and, for some reason, Bernie Sanders. In short,
they're too dumbed down to know any better. They're so stupid that they
don't recognize the Trojan horses being wheeled through the wide-open
gates, even though they're made of clear plastic, plainly revealing the
soldiers inside.
I could go on all day...
No, I don't see a
path to victory. If America is to return to its roots, it won't happen
until things get WAY worse; kinda like what happened in Old Testament
Israel...
...Stand by for heavy rolls as the ship comes about...
*
Bluesman
Hi Fern,
The world about us is certainly in very
chaotic times. It is sad to see the erosion of this once great country. I
believe it will take something very unpleasant to happen before things
will get better, if they ever will improve from today's craziness.
The destruction of our country has taken a long time to
occur. I believe bad things got a strong foothold here during Wilson's
presidency. The Communists infiltrated F.D.R.'s administration at high
levels in the 1930's. Senator McCarthy was right, but the press did a
job on him.
The takeover of our country's educational system was a major step for changing the way people think.
If only we could learn from history, but we refuse. Things are going to be different this time, right. I think not. People
should get familiar with United Nations, Agenda 21 and Agenda 2030 to
see the direction of things that are planned for us.
We prepare for bad things as best we can. We don't know what event will
"trip the switch" to liven things up, but something has to give, these
situations cannot continue forever. Turbulent times are here. We pray
for guidance and direction on a daily basis, may the Lord have mercy on
our country.
*
CWfromIowa
The people of this country who know the true and indepth history of our
nation did not learn it in a public school setting. Most educated people
gain their knowledge through study they do on their own. They are also
aware of revisionist history, and they attempt to find older more
reliable sources. The same holds true for current events. They do not
accept the garbage that comes from the media. It takes a little extra
effort to look for the truth and very few are willing to do it. It makes
me so sad to see what we have become and how the majority of Americans
will celebrate this Memorial Day...completely unaware of how fragile our
nation is today.
Thank you, Fern. You and Frank know, so much
better than most, the real and nasty struggle ahead of us. Too many
people are uninformed, brainwashed, or are in denial. We will all suffer
the consequences. There will be no hiding from what is coming.