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Episode-613- Listener Feedback on Genetically Modified Organisms

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The concept of GMO’s (generically modified organisms) is largely misunderstood and I feel somewhat hyped as both overly safe and overly dangerous by both sides of the debate.    Today we dig deeply into this issue to fully understand the dangers of GMO’s including the often missed larger implications and impact on the biosphere and system level life webs. Also remember today is the last day of our MSB special.  You can get your first year of MSB today for only 30 dollars.  Just join the MSB and use the discount code “positive” and get your first year for only 30 … Continue reading →

Episode-431- Listener Feedback 5-10-10

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I am back from my mini vacation down to Llano with Ron Hood’s gang with a new episode that will feature you questions and comments on subjects including, the market drop, round up resistent weeds, a 401k grab and more. Join me today as we discuss… How many blindfolds does the system place around 401Ks How can you buy silver inside a retirement account Why 100% of savings into retirement accounts can really hurt you Will the government “seize” 401Ks, the truth is not black and white Food is going up like crazy, hardly anyone is talking about it Inflation … Continue reading →

Episode-361- 7 Events to Keep an Eye On

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We are going to shift gears a bit today and discuss 7 economic and political events.  These events are being discussed in varying degrees by the main stream at this time.  What I want to do today is discuss how they effect us from a self sufficiency, prepper and liberty oriented community both short and long term. The California Water Shortage (forum link with photos) GM Flax in Canada (story link 1 – story link 2 – what is triffid) Jim Rodgers warns of a Property bubble in China (story link) Scott Brown’s wins in  the people’s seat in Massachusetts … Continue reading →

Episode-348- Listener Feedback 1-04-10

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Today we have some really interesting listener questions and feedback.  We will discuss subjects like casting lead bullets, The Appleseed Project, Permaculture, harvesting roadkill and Monsanto’s role in the global warming scam. I will also dedicate today’s show to James Kavanaugh who passed away on December 29th after a long illness.  James Kavanaugh was an amazing writer and among my favorite books by him are “God Lives“, “A Modern Priest Looks at His Outdated Church” and “There Are Men Too Gentle to Live Among Wolves“.  Many of you many have never head of James Kavanaugh but when I was 21 … Continue reading →

Episode-220- 9 Underrated Global Threats

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Today we take a look at 9 underrated threats, I refer to them as underrated because they don’t really get discussed in main stream media or when they are discussed no deep understanding of them, their historical significance or their interconnected nature. Today we discuss the following threats and what they might mean to use in the future. China’s move to create a “big ten” and own the global automotive industry Europe’s massive immigration problems The effect of Monsanto and other agricultural giants imposing seed patents in third world nations The fact that China and Russia have been buying up … Continue reading →

Episode-162- HR 875 Targets Small Farms and More

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Today we take a look at a new proposed bill currently in committee in the House called HR 875.  There is a lot of resistance to this bill (with good reason) but there is some hype as well. Does HR 875 really say a home gardener can’t grow an organic tomato in their back yard?  Does it say that home gardeners are subject to inspection by Federal Agents?  The answer to both of these questions is a big no.  That said there is still a LOT wrong with this proposed legislation, not the least of which is that the sponsor … Continue reading →

Episode-23- The Role of Heirloom Vegetables in Survival Planning

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Today we discuss heirloom vegetables and their unique role in survival planning. Tune in to today’s show to learn… The danger we face from “Monsantisation” of our food supply How Monsanto has used hybrids and patents to control agriculture across the globe The difference between heirloom seed, hybrid seed and genetically altered seed How you can build better strains of vegetables that are highly adapted to your region, naturally The need to keep proper distances to prevent natural hybridization of your heirloom plants How seed saving creates greater independence and sustainability How to select the best starting stock for your … Continue reading →