Proper nouns such as your name should only be spelled with the first letter capitalized only. Do you ever spell your name with all capitals? No I did not think so. Do you know why?

Corporations are spelled with capital letters. That is right your name in all capital letters is a corporation set up for you by the UNITED STATES Corporation. Another truth is that your Federal Government is a Corporation.

Do you know why the government needed to set up a corporation spelled the same as your name but in Capitals? It is because no free born American would ever trade their time labor and energy for a currency with no value in and of itself. Corporations will accept a fraudulent currency printed by the Federal reserve which is also a corporation in the line of Milton Bradley which makes the monopoly game. Both corporations print money of equal value except the Federal Reserve Notes are backed by the US people.

If you notice on any of your Federal Reserve Notes (known as dollars to the uninformed) the paper is an instrument of debt only. No where on a Federal Reserve Note does it state that it could be used to accumulate wealth.

When you are born your parents register you with the government by receiving a birth certificate. In a few years your Corporation will receive a taxpayer ID# called a social security number. This is so you can be used as collateral for the government to acquire debt. That is right you and your labor time and energy is what backs up the National debt.

Do you have a choice? Of course you do, no one can hold you responsible for your government created strawman without your consent.

If you are in a Court of Law they will ask if you will stand under the said charges (understand same thing) . You do not have to consent to this. Simply tell the judge that the person on the paper in all caps is not you but you would like to meet the person.

If you are brought into court with a paper such as this:

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

. VS

YOUR NAME

Neither one of these entities actually exist. Since you have a right to face your accuser ask the judge when the UNITED STATES OF AMERICA will be available to testify. The judge will point to the prosecutor and say that he represents the UNITED STATES OF AMERICA. At this point ask the prosecutor if he has a claim against you and if he does he should enter his name under the plaintiff bar.

Eventually you will be asked to make a plea to allow the case to move to trial. Do not allow the judge to enter a not guilty plea for you. Just state that you do not consent to having the judge make a plea for you. Stand firm and state that you will not stand under the charges. If the judge would like to make a determination that you are not guilty then at that point ask that the case be dismissed.

If there is an injured party outside of the government that is charging you with a crime then you will have to move through the justice system.

The UNITED STATES OF AMERICA or YOUR STATE has no right to make claims against you since both are non entities and do not exist.

Remember the valuable resource we have on the internet. There are multiple sites that provide all the legal forms you need to protect yourself. There even sites that provide you with free answers to any legal questions you may have. All it takes is a little effort on your own part to find these resources and put them to work for you.

When I first began learning survival strategies in the early 90’s, it was for recreational use in the event I was stuck in the woods on a hunting trip. As a result, the few books I had were focused on the basics; building shelter, staying warm, finding your way out the woods, etc… Basic as my skills were, I’ve had to implement them on more than one occasion.

Now almost two decades later, I’m no longer studying survival tactics for finding my way out of the woods; I’m looking at possible long-term survival scenarios. As a result the basic survival books of the past are not comprehensive enough in their scope for long-term survival. Other types of books must be studied to make a modern survivalist. Below is a list of subjects, with a brief description, that any serious survivalist should become acquainted with.

Edible and Medicinal Plants

One of the greatest assets available to modern survivalists is the growing list of books and articles written about edible and medicinal plants in your local ecosystem. When my wife and I began collecting books on this subject, I was astonished at not only the variety but also the availability of dozens of healthy plants and fruits within our area. Now on our trips to the woods, we now have fun with our children seeking out new sources of food that were previously unknown to us. Should we ever be forced to survive in the woods, whether short or long term, I am confident we would have a well balanced diet available.

Local Wildlife and Their Habits

Everybody takes for granted that virtually every wild place in America has the same basic host of animals; deer, rabbits, squirrels, coyote and a variety of birds. Despite this rudimentary knowledge, few people take the time to better understand the habits or diet of these animals. Aside from this, some areas of this country have poisonous and or dangerous animals that can pose a serious threat to the your survival strategies. Therefore, I highly recommend finding books that will acquaint you with the variety of animals and their habits in your local area.

An example I give my children is this. If you were limited on your supply of ammo and trying to eke it out in the woods, what would you do in a show down with a large predator, such as a cougar? Instead of wasting precious ammo, it would pay to know how to thwart the predator from attacking and scare it away for good.

Hunting and Fishing Skills

Coupled with learning about the animals within your local area, is the idea of how to capture or kill any of these animals for food. By this I don’t mean just sitting in a tree and waiting for a deer to pass by. A well rounded hunting or fishing book, should teach you the essentials of trapping small animals, making fish traps, spear fishing, taking large animals and last but not least how to properly prepare a meal in the field.

Stories About Mountain Men of the Past

Many would be surprised to learn that mountain men of the past lived primarily on small animals, from squirrel to the occasional weasel. They realized that having to much meat can go to waste, and draw unwanted scavengers to their campsite. Aside from this, the toughness of these men of lore gave root to many a tall tale. I’ve admired many of these old timers having to survive on limited food, cold coffee, often in the least favorable weather conditions imaginable.

Food and Seed Storage

One of the subjects I’ve recently begin researching is storage for food and seed. Within this arena is the idea of dry food bunkers, root cellars, keeping your seeds dry and keeping animals out of your food. While this subject requires more resources than many survivalists may have access to in times of emergency, pre-planned preparation is the rule of thumb for this subject.

Homesteading

The idea of homesteading almost died soon after people began leaving the farm last century. However, homesteading began increasing in popularity in the 70’s, with it slowly building steam until now it is a popular subject again, as more and more people desire to leave the confines of the city and live a rural agrarian lifestyle. In the event of long-term survival scenarios, the information gleaned from the many wonderful resources on this subject is invaluable. Most of the popular books have information about various cabin building techniques, electricity production, drilling water wells, gardening, animal husbandry, making clothes and a plethora of other homesteading subjects.

Health and Well Being

While this subject alone is one of the most complex to wrestle, it is essential for survivalists in mid to long-term situations. Occasionally this subject is tackled in the books about wild food gathering, but often time’s additional resources are necessary. A sampling of topics that should be considered is; daily nutritional needs, how to ward off illness, how to treat sickness, how to treat wounds and what foods are highest in vitamins.

While there are undoubtedly more topics that could be added to any survivalist’s library, this list is a good start. The next question is where to find such resources? I have purchased some books online or at bookstores brand new. However much of my library has been found at garage sales, library book sales, used book stores and thrift stores. It is a joyful experience to find a handful of great survival resources for only a few dollars.

My suggestion is to start of simple, get only a few basic books pertaining to each of these subjects, then from there dive in deeper with more complex resources as time and finances permit. Your time in educating yourself in these subjects will not be in vain; you’ll be surprised at how often you will find yourself applying what you’ve learned to your life.

By Justin Cottrell

A design collaboration between Ethan Becker of BK&T and John Benner of TDI, the Tac Tool ($80) smashes, bashes, prys, hammers and cuts. It is equally powerful at lifting stubborn hinge pins, prying open doors or windows, and hammering out glass as it is efficient at cutting 550 cord.

We’re quite used to seeing tons of tools crammed into a pocket knife-sized package, but it’s not everyday you see the same thing done to an axe. The Brook & Hunter Mo-Tool Axe ($40) brings the handyman heat with a capable axe blade and hand-crafted red oak wood inlay handle, plus a hammer head, screwdrivers, knives, a can opener, wire cutter, file, pliers, and a wrench.

GERBER Prodigy Serrated Edge Designed ($44) cues for the new Prodigy were inspired by the award-winning LMF II another knife engineered by Gerber’s Jeff Freeman. The Prodigy is much smaller (9.75″ overall length) but it certainly packs as much punch as its predecessor. The full tang high-carbon stainless steel blade is beefy and coated with black oxide for improved corrosion resistance and reduced visual signature.

• Sandvick 12C27 Stainless Steel Blade with Black Oxide Finish
• Serrated Edge Only Full Tang Fixed Blade
• Textured Soft-Grip Overmolded Ensures a Secure Grip
• Window Punch/Pommel
• Molle Compatible Hard Sheath with Ballistic Nylon Belt Loop and Straps

The Swedish FireSteel with MayaDust ($24) is a flash of genius. Its 3,000°C spark makes fire building easy in any weather, at any altitude. Used by a number of armies around the world, Swedish FireSteel’s dependability has already made it a favorite of survival experts, hunters, fishermen and campers.

Fire building made easy, the pure and natural way. Don’t build your fire with noxious fumes or harmful chemicals. Use the time-honored, organic method. A technique that resembles the centuries-old art of the native fire-builder. From the heart of the ancient Mayan Empire comes the remarkable product known as MayaDust. MayaDust is made from Pino de Ocote, a fatwood pine cultivated in the highlands of Guatemala and Mexico. With 80% resin content, MayaDust is easy to light, even when wet and produces an extremely hot flame. Use a pinch to quickly light your campfire. MayaDust is shavings from MayaSticks packed in a convenient waterproof “snuff box” that is easy to carry in your pocket or backpack (weighs about an ounce). Gives maximum heat energy for minimal weight. Use MayaDust together with Swedish FireSteel to light your campfire with ease.

If you are unfortunate enough to call the state of Massachusetts home, you are looking at jail time or a $1,000 a day fine for not being vaccinated.

A “pandemic response bill” currently making its way through the Massachusetts state legislature would allow authorities to forcefully quarantine citizens in the event of a health emergency, compel health providers to vaccinate citizens, authorize forceful entry into private dwellings and destruction of citizen property and impose fines on citizens for noncompliance. – Source

This is a scary state of affairs and even more so when such a large portion of medical staff refuses to take the vaccine because of the potential health danger it poses.

So let’s discuss the best ways to evade the flu and the apparently more lethal vaccine.

Avoid The Swine Flu

01. Wash Your Hands.

This is the number one way to prevent contracting any virus. Carry a bottle of that waterless hand soap, or a pack of wet wipes. Just keep your hands clean.

02. Beef Up Your Immune System.

Esberitoxis an immune boosting natural medicine. Get your system into shape just in case.

Eat Immune system boosting foods. And avoid sugar! Consider these natural boosters.

Citrus
You can’t overdose on Vitamin C, and C is a great immune system booster. Chug your OJ every morning. Mix orange juice, lemon juice, stevia, and cayenne pepper for a good drink that is full of Vitamin C and helps alkalinize your body to fight infection.

Red chili peppers (cayenne)
Cayenne pepper has long been appreciated for its medicinal properties and can help your body during states of emergency. So chili it up for good health!

Garlic
Tougher men than I can take a bite outta a bulb of garlic as if it were an apple. Garlic has historically been used to fight all kinds of sickness and plague. Load up on it.

Carrots
Bursting with beta-carotene, carrots give your body a leg up when you’re fighting infection. Drink a few carrot juices to get enough in your body. Sweet potatoes and spinach also contain lots of beta carotene, so eat up.

Fish
Fish like salmon, mackeral, and tuna are filled with omega-3 fats, which support white blood cells in fighting infection.

04. Be Well Rested.

Well rested and plenty of sleep helps your body fight off infection and other things that ail you.

05. No Alcohol and No Caffeine.

This might be a tough one for some folks. Excessive alcohol intake produces an overall nutritional deficiency, depriving the body of valuable immune boosting nutrients. Second, alcohol, like sugar, consumed in excess can reduce the ability of white cells to kill germs. The stimulating effects of caffeine are similar to the body’s own response under stress. Chronic stress can, over time, weaken the immune system.

06. Don’t Drink After Other Folks.

This applies to family members as well. You never know who they’ve interacted with recently.

07. Drink Lots of Water.

In boot camp, a big mantra is “Hydrate or Die!”. Keep your body well hydrated as it helps flush your system.

08. Keep Hands Away From Your Eyes, Nose and Mouth

This can require concentration, as we instinctively reach for an itch, etc. This is a strong reason why masks as seen in the photo above help combat the spread of illness.

09. Take Probiotics.

Probiotics are a healthy bacteria that help your body fight off infection. Pick up a bottle of capsules and follow the directions on use.

10. Get Your Exercise.

But avoid crowded gyms. Try a hike through a park or a local nature trail. A nature hike is always good for the body and mind.

**Interesting Tip: It was reported during the 1918 Spanish Flu Pandemic that a household had remained healthy and well. The only difference was they had placed an onion in every room of the house. The onions were studied and found to have the flu virus inside of them.

Avoid The Swin Flu Vaccine.

For those of us who are lesser students of History, let us peer back to 1976 when the swine flu first hit the scene.

President Gerald Ford orders a nationwide vaccination program to prevent a swine-flu epidemic.

Ford was acting on the advice of medical experts, who believed they were dealing with a virus potentially as deadly as the one that caused the 1918 Spanish influenza pandemic.

The virus surfaced in February at Fort Dix, New Jersey, where 19-year-old Pvt. David Lewis told his drill instructor that he felt tired and weak, although not sick enough to skip a training hike. Lewis was dead with 24 hours.

The autopsy revealed that Lewis had been killed by “swine flu,” an influenza virus originating in pigs. By then several other soldiers had been hospitalized with symptoms. Government doctors became alarmed when they discovered that at least 500 soldiers on the base were infected without becoming ill.

It recalled 1918, when infected soldiers returning from the trenches of World War I triggered a contagion that spread quickly around the world, killing at least 20 million people. Fearing another plague, the nation’s health officials urged Ford to authorize a mass inoculation program aimed at reaching every man, woman and child. He did, to the tune of $135 million ($500 million in today’s money).

Paranoia and propaganda were rampant. Much like our instance of the vaccine, in 1976 the vaccine was rushed to the market while hardly tested. This proved to have dire consequences for many people. Especially this healthy young lady who was paralyzed and interviewed in this old episode of 60 Minutes.

While there are support foundations that are actively working to protect our Constitutional rights, the violations will always be present. In the words of Augustine of Hippo “An unjust law is no law at all”. We must be prepared for the reality that the government may decide to step in and mandate a vaccination.

Read this excerpt from “Vaccination Orders during a Public Health Emergency” for a general idea of how things may go down.

Vaccination Orders During a Public Health Emergency. Many states also have laws providing for mandatory vaccinations during a public health emergency or outbreak of a communicable disease. Generally, the power to order such actions rests with the governor of the state, the state board of health, or the state health officer. For example, in Hawaii, the Governor has the power to supplement the state’s existing compulsory vaccination programs and institute additional programs in the event of a civil defense emergency period. Arizona also authorizes the Governor, during a state of emergency or state of war emergency in which there is an occurrence or the imminent threat of smallpox or other highly contagious and highly fatal disease, “to issue orders that mandate treatment or vaccination of persons who are diagnosed with illness resulting from exposure or who are reasonably believed to have been exposed or who may reasonably be expected to be exposed.” In Florida, upon declaration of a public health emergency, the state health officer may order an individual to be vaccinated “for communicable diseases that have significant morbidity or mortality and present a severe danger to public health.”

Other states have provisions for mandatory vaccinations, but provide exemptions similar to those for childhood vaccinations discussed above. For example, in Connecticut, a person may refuse a vaccination if a physician determines that “it would not be prudent on account of sickness.” In Virginia, vaccination requirements may also be waived if the vaccination would be detrimental to a person’s health, as certified by a physician. Wisconsin allows a person to refuse a vaccination for medical reasons and also for “reasons of religion or conscience.” However, if a person refuses to be vaccinated, he or she may be quarantined during the public health emergency giving rise to the vaccination order.

On refusing a mandatory vaccine, it seems that most solid advice is to talk to your MD now and get them prepared to provide you with documentation, but there is still the possibility that you will be quarantined for a while should you refuse.

Religious Exemption has been thrown around quite a bit in discussion on evading the vaccine. This is not a realistic way out, as this only works if you can prove that you never see a doctor. Most of us cannot say that. Also, in the face of a pandemic we know full well that Constitutional rights tend to go out the window.

As most sheeple will probably run to the federal government as their savior and line up for shots, the smaller percentage (that is growing larger) may not receive extreme persecution. But as Preppers, we prefer to be safe rather than sorry. We know that if it is ever a SHTF situation, road blocks and security check points will be in place. Always consider alternate routes and have a plan B.

Natural Vaccination Remedies.

If for any reason you end up taking the shot, whether by force or by decision, here are some natural sources to protect you. Consider Protective Remedies against Inflammation, as well as Colloidal Silver or Influenzinum.

Generally, you can do your immune system a lot of good just by taking a all around natural immune system booster such as Immunity Plus.

People Run in Herds and Packs, but Both Follow Natural Lines of Drift. Most people are sheep (“sheeple”). A few are wolves that prey on others. But just a few of us are more like sheepdogs–we think independently, and instead of predation, we are geared toward protecting and helping others. People naturally follow natural lines of drift–the path of least resistance. When the Schumer hits the fan, 99% of urbanites will try to leave the cities on freeways. The highways and freeways will soon resemble parking lots. This means that you need to be prepared to both get out of town ahead of the rush and to use lightly-traveled back roads. Plan, study and practice.

Now lucky for me, I live in a less dense populated area. But even so, one must still plan a route and have a “Exit Strategy.” Recently a friend of mine said that he has a “Small Exit Strategy Survival Kit” stashed in a bucket, in a hole in the ground, down the road from where he lives. This might be wise. There may be reasons that you should not be in or around your home during a G.O.O.D scenario.

The person who snapped this photo talked about the Power outage of 2008:

On August 14, 2003, the power went out at 4:12PM across the Northeastern United States and Southeast Canada. Caused by weaknesses in the North American electrical grid, the blackout affected an estimated 50 million people, covered an area of 9,300 miles, shut down 100 power plants, and eventually caused $6 billion in damages. It was the single largest blackout in North American history.

Almost immediately, the traffic in affected areas came to a standstill. With the traffic lights no longer working, and police unable to get to intersections to guide traffic, cars were forced to go one at a time through intersections. Busy roads were packed bumper-to-bumper with commuters, and conditions were made even worse by not just the incredible heat caused by the warm air and car fumes, but also the rush hour traffic.

I live about 15 minutes from where I worked. On the day of the blackout, it took me three hours to get back home.

I snapped this photo after arriving home from work that day. This is the street I live on. I’ve never seen it this busy in all my life. We were subsequently without power for a full week after the blackout. We were forced to live with relatives in an area that still had power. Looking back, it was quite an experience. At the time, however, it wasn’t very enjoyable.

Be prepared for anything!

The Bruce, out!

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