Monthly Archives: September 2008

Episode-55- The Real Cause of the American Revolution

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The origins of the Federal Reserve and death of the gold standard on American currency and true cause of the American Revolution are the subjects of today’s show. Tune in today to learn… The real cause of the American Revolution it was not -“No taxation with out representation” How The Federal Reserve Act was written in total secrecy How leaving the gold standard made out money worthless Why having a Federal Reserve results in debt that can never be escaped from Why you children will be enslaved by debt if the Fed is allowed to continue Why our currency is … Continue reading →

Episode-54- Hurricane Ike – Merrill Lynch – Lehman Brothers – Lessons Learned?

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This was one of the most destructive “storm filled” weekends in history. First the true storm of a massive category two hurricane in the form of Ike, which has left Galveston Texas in ruins. The second storm has been largely over shadowed by Ike and it is the financial storm that say Bank of America swallow up Merrill Lynch and left Lehman Brothers in the darkness of bankruptcy. Tune in today to hear… Why I have little sympathy for those that ignored evacuation orders More on the story of “The Grasshopper and the Ant” winter isn’t always a season It … Continue reading →

Episode-53- Attracting Wildlife to Your Property

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Today we discuss different methods for attracting wildlife to your property such as providing feed, shelter and water sources that appeal to various game animals.  With proper management native wild life can become part of your permaculture efforts. There is also a stern warning for South Texans threatened by Hurricane Ike and a lesson about listening to your inner voice when it warns you to take action. Tune in today to learn… Methods of provideing shelter and cover that attract wild life Different options for nesting boxes and other shelters Methods to provide water including ponds, steams and tanks Advice … Continue reading →

Episode-52- Basics of the Bow and Bow Hunting for Survival Living

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Note – Today’s podcast has some audio issues, it seems my mic was not properly plugged in and the external mic did all the recording.  I decided to post the show with the issues, rather then simply not post it at all.  Be assured that the audio quality going forward will return to what it has been recently. Tune in today and get a primer on bow hunting and learn all about the great sport of archery hunting.  I first started bow hunting at 13 and after well over 20 years it is still the most exciting form of hunting … Continue reading →

Episode-51 – Options and Reasons to Invest in Silver

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I got quite a few questions about my comments on several episodes about investing in silver.  While I am not an investment adviser and can’t legally give specific recommendations I decided to do a show about some different options and the general advantages and disadvantages of each.  I also went over just a few of the many economic signals that it may be a good idea to hold some hard assets like silver in the coming years. Tune in today to hear….. The real value of silver and how it one time actually backed U.S. currency My personal opinion and … Continue reading →

Episode-50- How to Survive – An Overview of Modern Survivalist Philosophy

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Last night I was asked a simple question, “well if you run the survival podcast, then tell me, how do you survive”.  This inspired todays show on Modern Survivalist Philosophy. Tune in today to hear… How the creation of the Federal Reserve has led to volentary enslavement of the American People Why debt freedom creates individual freedom Why debt was the only way to take over the America of the 1800s and how it took generations for it to occur The freedom of producing your own food How Tax is theft and how a bloodless revolution could reclaim America The … Continue reading →

Episode-49- Around the Survivalist Blogoshpere – Take Two

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Back on August 22’nd I did my first “Around the Survivalist Internet” show and it seemed to get good feedback so I figured it was time to do one for September.  Today we discuss six stories from blogs and online news sources and what they mean to us. Tune in today to hear… What we are in store for with Hurricane Ike Why some residents of New Orleans may end up in real trouble and why I don’t care (it ain’t being mean, listen to the show and it will make sense) What is going on with a government take … Continue reading →

Episode-48- Why Oil Isn’t “Down” and Why it Will Keep Going Up

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Today we discuss the so called “drop in oil prices to 108 dollars a barrel”, why it isn’t a real drop and why prices will continue to rise.  Tune in today and hear The first five winners of our listener appreciation contest My warning for South Florida and Hurricane Ike The effects on oil no one is talking about Why the drop isn’t a drop and Wall Street knows it The reality of the “movement” of oil prices between 2005 and 2008 How small adjustments by U.S. consumers have major impacts on oil prices What “oil speculation” really is an … Continue reading →

Episode-47- Why We Prepare – The Lesson of the Grasshopper and the Ant

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Today we discuss why survivalists are “preparing” in the first place.  Starting out with an old fable we tell the original version of The Lesson of the Grasshopper and the Ant and move on to seven threats and how the prepping for them all is quite similar. Tune in today to hear… How we have changed the classic tale of the Ant and the Grasshopper and how it has impacted America The real threat of depression or recession The reality of a true eventual economic collapse The impact of “climate change” independent of man’s part in it The fact that … Continue reading →

Episode-46- The Pistol Caliber Carbine in Survial Planning

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Today we discuss a variety of concepts around “pistol caliber carbines” with an over view of various options and models from several manufacturers.  Tune in today to hear… What makes a “carbine” a carbine vs. a rifle The advantage of light weight The advantage of inexpensive practice afforded by pistol calibers The lesson of “the man that carries only one gun” Practicing and striving for excellence The ease of learning to shoot a pistol caliber carbine well The advantage of a “lighter report” from pistol caliber carbines The advantage of small, lighter ammo Thoughts on the Marlin 1894 Thoughts on … Continue reading →