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Episode-324- The Evil Twins of Debt and Taxes

Posted on November 24, 2009 by Modern Survival| 10 Comments
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Today we discuss the two most destructive forces in our nation today, debt and taxation and how they effect our nation and our individual lives.  Nothing in our nation today breaks up more families than debt and nothing is more errosive to our freedoms than taxation.

Tune in today as we discuss…

  • Why debt is a survival topic
  • Why debt was created in America in the first place
  • Why we have a so called “progressive tax”
  • Who owes the money is anyone ever really debt free in America
  • Why you must kill your personal debt
  • How to defend yourself against public debt
  • Why you should minimize your taxes every where you can
  • What diversification of investments really is and how we are bullshitted about it
  • Why you must ignore the so called “experts”
  • Why most investment advisers are the last people you want advising you on money
  • Why these things do matter to you even if you are debt free

Resources for today’s show…

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Episode-305- You Can’t Lose as a Modern Survivalist

Posted on October 28, 2009 by Modern Survival| 9 Comments
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The number one question I get from non preparedness minded individuals when I tell them about The Survival Podcast is simply, why?

Why takes many forms such as…

  • Why do you worry about so many things you can’t control?
  • Why do I need to do anything different then I am doing now, I got this far OK, right?
  • Why should I spend money on things I may never need or even use?
  • Why should I sacrifice just to be “debt free” because “you’re no one unless you own money in the nation anyway”?
  • Why should I store food?
  • Why do I need a gun, we have a nice town and a great police force?
  • Why do you feel the need to be an alarmist?

Oh and that list of why’s goes on and on, I assure you.  Yet I always answer every single why with the same answer, “because the way I do things my life is better even if nothing bad ever happens”.

Tune in today as we discuss this concept and thoughts on how…

  • Living debt free is the only way to have the freedom we all desire
  • Why most people tolerate things in their life they should never allow
  • Why tax is theft and why understanding it creates freedom
  • Why no matter what people say you do need to prepare for bad times
  • How the media and the government create plastic lifestyles that we choose to live within
  • Why storing food will always pay itself back even if you never have to rely on it directly
  • Why a garden is liberating and a financial gain
  • Why so many people that start to prep fail and fall out and how to change that

Resources for today’s show…

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Episode-298- Starting the Journey from Grasshopper to Ant

Posted on October 15, 2009 by Modern Survival| 13 Comments
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As we approach the 300th episode I realized it has been a long time since we did a show dedicated to the brand new person.  Today will will lay out 20 steps to take as a person who has just decided that it is time “to do something” but isn’t quite sure what that “something” is.    Even though today is done with the new person in mind I think it will help everyone sort of recenter on the core of what is the most important things to make sure you have accomplished.

I have also created a special commercial free version of today’s show for sharing with others who you want to get thinking about preparedness.  That version can be found on our forum here.

Tune in today as we discuss

  1. Start with the old fable of the grasshopper and the ant
  2. The first thing you do is assess the situation and stay calm
  3. Journal your spending and your eating
  4. Write a plan for debt elimination and begin creating an emergency fund
  5. Put together a basic documentation package
  6. Assemble a BOB for each family member (cheap and fast the first time around)
  7. Inventory your pantry over a week or two (how much food do you have at your low point)
  8. Begin storing up a 30 day supply of food you will eat anyway
  9. Begin assembling a low cost 30 day long term storage supply
  10. Determine where you would go if you had to leave and go at least 50 miles from home
  11. Make plans for how you would help elderly parents or other family members
  12. Update your resume and be prepared to loose your job on any given day
  13. Avoid focusing on any individual coming event or scenario
  14. Plan a garden and start getting ready to plant (depending on the season)
  15. Learn about disaster commonality (it is not about the disaster it is about loss of support systems)
  16. Learn about disaster probability (Personal-Localized-Regional-State-National-Global)
  17. Determine your most probable “personal”, “local” and “regional”
  18. Start window shopping for “country land” or an “urban homestead”
  19. Think of the children, won’t someone please think of the children (seriously think of your children)
  20. Assess your “normal preparations”
  21. Take ownership of your plan and your life

Resources for today’s show…

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Episode-296- Listener Questions for 10-13-09

Posted on October 13, 2009 by Modern Survival| 9 Comments
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Because I have a large backlog of questions and failing voice due to some type of common crud going around (I don’t think it is the swine flu, but who knows) I decided to do back to back listener questions shows this week.

Also please help nominate TSP for the Podcast of the Year Awards, learn more here.

Tune in today as I answer…

  • What is UNA and how can it save you money on prescription drugs
  • What knots should you make part of your basic skill set
  • Buying a first shotgun, Remington 870 or Benneli Vinci -”back problems” are part of the equation
  • Thoughts about a private mortgage among family members
  • How do you find what arms are currently being surplused in the mil surplus market
  • What is a C&R license and why might you want one
  • Should you store vinegar and is it easy to make your own
  • Should you store more fuel then you need for extended range based on things like being fully loaded, stuck in traffic or pulling a trailer
  • What about those cool stainless steel water bottles
  • If I can only afford one gun what should I buy
  • What is that beer bread recipe again

Resources for today’s show…

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Episode-295- Listener Questions for 10-12-09

Posted on October 12, 2009 by Modern Survival| 17 Comments
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Back to our Monday tradition of listen questions.  I have a pretty big question back log at this point so if you question isn’t answered hold tight I will get to you eventually.    Tune in today as we dissect a lot of questions on debt, look at vehicle choices and talk more about civil unrest and its’ consequences.

Tune in today as I answer…

  • Is back yard desalination a feasible solution for irrigation
  • What are the odds of gold and silver ever being confiscated
  • Would LEOs be likely to follow orders in a gun grab or would they “keep their oath”
  • How can you incorporate Self Sufficiency into groups like people in the 9-12 project
  • What advice do I have for a 19 year old that is excited about a pre-approved credit card offer
  • Is it wise to go into debt for lasik eye surgery
  • When buying a 2003-2007 GMC 3/4 ton truck, should I go with gas or diesel
  • Doing the math when buying a second home, how much debt is to much

Resources for today’s show…

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Episode-275- Economic Recovery, Think Again

Posted on September 11, 2009 by Modern Survival| 8 Comments
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The economy is recoverying, right?  Unemployment is flattening and job losses decreasing so times are getting better aren’t they?  The Dow has “rebounded to almost 10,000 points” so things must be better then they were?

Not so fast folks, we have a lot to discuss today and a lot of factors to look at including what you need to be doing now while we have some amazing opportunites.

Tune in as we discuss…

  • Why the current Dow average is no better then it was when the first “crash” occured
  • What China’s latest “diversification” is all about
  • Why gold is back up to about 1,000 dollars an ounce and what is says about the value of the dollar
  • Why the big money is buying farm land and moving east
  • The very dangerous monetary chess game being played just to hold power in 2010
  • What it means when unemployment decreases faster then GDP and why lost jobs are now actually lost as in for good
  • Why oil is stuck in the 70 dollar range and what that tells us about the prospect for short term recovery (next 5 months)
  • Where you should be putting you money now while you can
  • Why you must begin to eliminate debt NOW no matter how tough you think you have it
  • Why the 10 principles of modern survivalism should be part of what you are doing today

Resources for today’s show…

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You also now can call in questions or comments for the host at 866-65-THINK, (866-658-4465) please read the suggestions for calling in before you do for the best chance of getting your comments on the air.

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Episode-254- Listener Questions for 8-11-09

Posted on August 11, 2009 by Modern Survival| 8 Comments
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Today we are taking listener questions on building a personal shooting range, bugging out of the country, student loan debt, shot guns for home defense and more.

We also discuss the Army National Gard Recruiting department as “assclown of the day” and the AARP of Dallas gets a honorable mention for assclown of the day as well.  I also name Mike Sola as hero of the day for standing up to thugs that threatened him and his family.

Tune in for Today’s Questions…

  • What considerations should you take if building a firing range on your property?
  • What about bugging out of the country in a big SHTF?
  • Would a container on a lot in the Bahamas make a good BOL?
  • Are there problems with ants when overwintering root crops in the south?
  • Can you grow Avocados in the northern US?
  • How do you prevent tomato blight from returning in subsequent seasons?
  • How do you decide if you should take a job that offers student loan write offs?
  • Why is a shotgun the best choice for home defense?
  • What about my comments and James’ comments on over accessorizing shotguns?
  • Is it a good idea to store water in mylar bags?

Resources for today’s show…

Remember to comment, chime in and tell us your thoughts, this podcast is one man’s opinion, not a lecture or sermon. Also please enter our listener appreciation contest and help spread the word about our show.

You also now can call in questions or comments for the host at 866-65-THINK, (866-658-4465) please read the suggestions for calling in before you do for the best chance of getting your comments on the air.

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Episode-240- Audience Questions for 7-20-09

Posted on July 20, 2009 by Modern Survival| 12 Comments
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It’s Monday and time for another episode were I answer audience questions.  To day I discuss topics such as composting, debt, a credit card follow up, city vs country living, a total SHTF and more.

Tune in Today as I Answer…

  • If debt is bad what about student loan debt?
  • Are credit cards OK if you always pay your full balance?
  • What are the advantages/disadvantages of living in the city, small towns, suburbs, remotely, etc.?
  • Is a total breakdown possible?  Is it probable?  What could cause it?
  • Is cooking an important skill to learn for SHTF and daily survival?
  • What can you and what can’t you compost?  What can you compost but probably should not?
  • Is complete independence possible?  Is it desirable?

Resources for today’s show…

Remember to comment, chime in and tell us your thoughts, this podcast is one man’s opinion, not a lecture or sermon. Also please enter our listener appreciation contest and help spread the word about our show.

You also now can call in questions or comments for the host at 866-65-THINK, (866-658-4465) please read the suggestions for calling in before you do for the best chance of getting your comments on the air.

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Episode-237- Listener Questions 7-14-09

Posted on July 14, 2009 by Modern Survival| 12 Comments
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Today on The Survival Podcast I answer listener questions about subjects such as peak oil, global currencies, Obama’s Czars, spare parts for weapons, ammo for the BOL 12 gauge, California’s budget crisis and more.

Tune in as I answer questions like…

  • How do you stay positive once you wake up to danger
  • Is peak oil a threat to worry about right now
  • What is the deal with all these Czars appointed by Obama
  • What extra parts should you keep on hand for your weapons
  • What should California do about its’ debt
  • How can we make prepping more main stream?
  • What is a good out lay  of ammo for a 12 gauge if it is your BOL gun?

Resources for today’s show…

Remember to comment, chime in and tell us your thoughts, this podcast is one man’s opinion, not a lecture or sermon. Also please enter our listener appreciation contest and help spread the word about our show.

You also now can call in questions or comments for the host at 866-65-THINK, (866-658-4465) please read the suggestions for calling in before you do for the best chance of getting your comments on the air.

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Episode-236- Listener Questions 7-13-09

Posted on July 13, 2009 by Modern Survival| 13 Comments
Episode-236- Survival Podcast Listener Questions 7-13-09 [ 40:28 ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

Today on TSP I answer questions about debt in a business, yurts for a BOL, my podcast set up, selecting suburban land and more.  I have my co piolet back today driving the car so I can focus 100% on doing the show so it will be an easier day then normal for me and probabally no auto rants.

Tune in as I answer questions like…

  • If consumer debt is bad does that mean business debt is bad too?
  • Are Yurts good for a BOL?
  • What is my podcast set up like?
  • How do you select property if you have to live in suburbia?
  • Are state parks or camping areas ever good for bugging out?
  • Will we see mandatory vaccines for swine flu this fall?
  • How can you get rid of a pool but still use it to store water?
  • Will there be a big prep sell of after 2012 sort of like Y2K?
  • How do you not “store all in one place” if you have only a one story home?
  • Is saving cash for fools?

Resources for today’s show…

Remember to comment, chime in and tell us your thoughts, this podcast is one man’s opinion, not a lecture or sermon. Also please enter our listener appreciation contest and help spread the word about our show.

You also now can call in questions or comments for the host at 866-65-THINK, (866-658-4465) please read the suggestions for calling in before you do for the best chance of getting your comments on the air.

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