tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7003348645601520194.post5082695850630509226..comments2023-10-21T16:38:35.007-05:00Comments on Thoughts from Frank and Fern: Winter of Our DemiseFrank and Fernhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15570058990887565563noreply@blogger.comBlogger45125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7003348645601520194.post-4809957548591557302015-06-05T15:30:44.341-05:002015-06-05T15:30:44.341-05:00Dear Frank & Fern,
WOW, my hubby and I are ta...Dear Frank & Fern, <br />WOW, my hubby and I are talking about the same thing and feel that bad things are in the air. It's like God put a fire under our belts and we have been doing everything we can to prepare. Garden, meat, canning everything, stocking up when ever we can afford it though it hasn't been easy since I don't have a job since last fall and we live off my hubby's pay it hasn't been easy BUT God has provided. I also watch who I talk to about what's going on as you never know who will turn you in for a loaf of bread when the time comes. Sometimes we feel as if being ready for the unexpected makes people say nasty things about us or call us conspiracy nut jobs but yet when our grandparents did it they were the normal ones. I don't even bother to say the word prepper anymore I just say we are homesteaders, and when they ask what is that I just say - you know farmers ;) . As my husband says KEEP YOUR HEAD UP AND YOUR POWDER DRY! God bless and love your blog!<br />JDAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7003348645601520194.post-84452119817857688492015-05-08T03:31:20.738-05:002015-05-08T03:31:20.738-05:00 A fella could get really depressed reading this p... A fella could get really depressed reading this page, both the article and the comments. I wish I could offer some sunshine into the mix. I believe the US has been in inexorable decline since we began sacrificing infants. I shared this view at a wedding with a man of great stature in the community and the church. He succeeded in encouraging me not by giving any false hope about our country, but by sharing a conversation he had with George Verwer, head of a ministry called OM. In his work at Operation Mobilization Mr. Verwer travels the globe and he reports that in his long life he has never seen the Christian church in better vigor. People are coming to faith and repentance in record numbers, just not here in Sodom. God is in control. I need to remind myself of that more often.<br />-tinfoil hat davyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7003348645601520194.post-22775010460993673852015-05-07T21:31:44.206-05:002015-05-07T21:31:44.206-05:00Ken and Robin, there are still good times in this ...Ken and Robin, there are still good times in this country, and there are still lots of opportunities, but that big pie is continually getting smaller and smaller. It is the employer now that certainly has the advantage. In about 1990, I went to an education job fair in Anchorage, Alaska. There were hundreds of people applying for each job. The last one I attended about 2006, there were very few applicants for each job. The reason being that the oil boom is declining in Alaska, and the big buck jobs are just not there.<br /><br />I enjoyed reading your blog site. I hope you'll continue to post about your experiences. I wish I had words of encouragement, but as you can see, things are deteriorating in all arenas. Consider yourself fortunate that you can see what is happening, because most can't, or choose not to. Thank you for the comment, thank you for reading, and I wish you the very best.<br /><br />Frank<br />Frank and Fernhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15570058990887565563noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7003348645601520194.post-51557576431762303012015-05-07T21:08:44.091-05:002015-05-07T21:08:44.091-05:00Hello, B. Thank you for the information. I want to...Hello, B. Thank you for the information. I want to encourage you to continue to participate, and comment whenever you feel it is necessary or appropriate. You're correct, time is a precious commodity.<br /><br />Thank you again. May God and peace be with you.<br /><br />Frank<br />Frank and Fernhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15570058990887565563noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7003348645601520194.post-69516701200184704782015-05-07T12:04:26.749-05:002015-05-07T12:04:26.749-05:00Frank,
Thank you for taking the time. If you'...Frank,<br /><br />Thank you for taking the time. If you're anything like us here on the Doomstead, you're a busy guy. So taking the time to reply means something. Time... time is everything now... <br /><br />The reason I contend that firearms were common on the frontier is genuine, 3-dimentional proof. As a 'smithy and amateur historian, I'm intimately familiar with a bunch of esoteric information that most people ignore.<br /><br />There is something called "The Sod-buster Shotgun". Examples of these still exist, and they are their own sub-genre of firearms. <br /><br />After Mr. Lincoln's War came the big push West. Most men served in either side during the war, and took their rifles home with them. These were mostly standard infantry rifles and way too long to be useful.<br /><br />So, these rifles were chopped down to a reasonable length, usually by a 'smithy, or more than likely by the owner himself with a hacksaw. Some had their rifled barrels hogged out to smoothbore. Some had their barrels replaced with smoothbore.<br /><br />The name "Sod-buster Shotgun" came into use to describe these shortened weapons, them being so common amongst the 'sod-busters' that were moving into the West at the time. <br /><br />They served quite well to feed - and even defend - families for quite some time. The survival rate of these weapons is quite low, being as they were used rather hard and black powder/mercuric percussion caps is danged hard on steel. But, they turn up now and again.<br /><br />Given the sheer number of men under arms on either side, most of which took their weapons home with them, it's a fair bet that when the push West came, the guns went with them.<br /><br />The donated weapons shipped to England happened. After the war, all those weapons were rounded up and unceremoniously dumped into the sea.<br /><br />Except one.<br /><br />To my knowledge, it is the only donated American weapon that made it home. The only reason it did is because the owner carved his name and address into the stock, along with a request to have the rifle returned when the war was over. The English sent it back. I believe Guns & Ammo ran an article on this rifle - and the weapons donated to the English - back in the 1980's. Intellectual discussion? Well, I suppose finding where the Royal Navy dumped all those weapons would be proof enough that it happened... but who's going to pay for that? Heh... never happen.<br /><br />Gramsci being exiled... the final act of any violent revolution is to consume those who began it, then rewrite history to excoriate them, right or not.<br /><br />We have lost. It's a done deal. The Republic cannot be "saved". Too much damage over too many decades by too many maniacal, power hungry people to reverse the damage. Well, peacefully anyway. Even if we started right now - this very instant - it would still take 20 years to train up the kids that would take over the institutions and begin undoing the damage... <br /><br />You should look into the Strauss-Howe Generational Theory. 4 generational arch-types, and every 4th generation has to face a <i>Crisis</i> that completely rewrites our culture. My son's generation - the Hero Arch-type - is destined to deal with the coming <i>Crisis</i>. My generation - the Nomad Arch-type - is not destined to deal with it. <br /><br />I came to the conclusion that we - the Nomads - are destined to be the <i>sacrifice</i>, since anything worth fighting for has always required a blood sacrifice. The previous <i>Crisis's</i> prove it. Those of us who make it through the coming <i>Crisis</i> are destined to be the Elders who guide the Hero generation... <br /><br />This one coming up is called The Fourth Turning. It's an interesting theory and I think you will enjoy reading about it. Sort of pulls everything together.<br /><br />http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Strauss%E2%80%93Howe_generational_theory<br /><br />Have to go.<br /><br />God bless you and yours.<br /><br />BBnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7003348645601520194.post-69664994347760084122015-05-06T09:19:51.242-05:002015-05-06T09:19:51.242-05:00Frank,
Once again, well put! When I was much ...Frank,<br /> Once again, well put! When I was much younger I too would have never thought this Nation would have fallen to this level. The absolute amount of corruption that is rampant within Local, State and National Government is astounding. Everytime I hear a politian or government representative I see the scene from The Wizard of Oz where Professor Marvel is behind the curtain advising Dorothy and her companions to “pay no attention to the man behind the curtain”. This nation is in very dire straights, National debt, unfunded liabilities, crumbling infrastructure, physical decay of our cities, moral decay of the general population, rampant unemployment to name but a few. I left an excellent paying job last year after suffering with a back injury suffered from home accident that was made worse by degenerative discs and arthritis. I've been trying to re-enter the workforce and am not seeing the job opportunities there once was. It's really sad to see the lack of skilled job openings that once were the backbone of this Nation. I'm a Master auto and heavy truck technician, CDL licence holder with all endorsements, thirty five plus years in the business, not to mention many other certifications and skills and there are – no – jobs, and the jobs that are there in my field no longer pay a decent wage or offer any benefits but do require you to give up nights, weekends and holidays. I can't even get an interveiw at a National chain tire store. Even the truck driving jobs out there require you to be gone from home for extended periods if you want to earn any kind of wage, all at the expense of the family. We are in such a state of decline that employers can name their price and you'll take it or be unemployed and I've been told as much by several employers during interviews. I've even been shown a stack of applications and was told “you're certainly the best qualified for the job but one of these bums would be happy to take this position if you don't take what I offer”. I've ended several interviews at that point by leaving the premises. God help us all! Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7003348645601520194.post-35149406714456894572015-05-05T21:51:11.814-05:002015-05-05T21:51:11.814-05:00I think I know how you feel. How do you try to adv...I think I know how you feel. How do you try to advise someone about what is coming, without telling them that you have prepared? I'm cautious about who I talk to. <br /><br />A man I know recently spent a few days in the hospital. He is from a large suburb outside of Dallas. The first day thieves stole his motorcycle. They came back the next day and stole his car. They came back the next day with a rental moving van, and completely emptied his apartment. Everything. Even his clothes. Somebody had to know that he wasn't going to be there.<br /><br />I live in a very rural area, and on occasion you'll hear an elderly person at church discussing their travel plans. I'm not suggesting the person they're telling would do anything bad, but talk gets around. I would guess that's how he lost everything that he owned.<br /><br />Yours was a good comment. Thank you.<br /><br />Frank<br />Frank and Fernhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15570058990887565563noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7003348645601520194.post-22762637405197196882015-05-05T21:43:44.110-05:002015-05-05T21:43:44.110-05:00B, thank you for taking the time to share your opi...B, thank you for taking the time to share your opinion. I base my arms view of the 1915 era primarily from a Midwest to western point of view, based on biographies of indigenous folks from that era. Most were very poor, most farmer did not own a firearm. I know that Hollywood romanticizes the mountain man era, and the late western cowboy. So, this is where I got my data from.<br /><br />As for shipping weapons by the ship load to England? There is an ongoing intellectual discussion from both sides of the pond, as to whether or not that event actually occurred. Some say it did, some say it didn't. But Churchill did welcome the ship loads of M1 Garands, which at that time were not in the hands of the citizens. To put things in perspective, cargo ships were significantly smaller then.<br /><br />Are you aware that Gramsci was exiled to Siberia? Apparently his suggested methodology was a little too slow for the war mongers. But he was right. If you destroy the family and the church, then you will destroy society. This is what is happening in our society today.<br /><br />I do believe we have lost this battle, and I am quite worried about the next two years. A lot can happen in 2+ years. Thank you again for sharing. Best to you.<br /><br />Frank<br />Frank and Fernhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15570058990887565563noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7003348645601520194.post-30915317009921624972015-05-05T21:25:33.344-05:002015-05-05T21:25:33.344-05:00I am astounded everyday that our financial system ...I am astounded everyday that our financial system is still afloat. I don't believe any of the numbers reported anymore. Their revisions or updates are probably lies also. I guess that makes them a lot smarter than me, because they keep figuring out ways to keep kicking the can down the road. They keep managing to lengthen the road to the cliff, but realistically it cannot survive. <br /><br />I am thankful for every day that we still have electricity because I know beyond a shadow of a doubt, that one day we're not. That will be the beginning of a living hell. Thank you for the comment.<br /><br />Frank<br />Frank and Fernhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15570058990887565563noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7003348645601520194.post-14168048176084773522015-05-05T21:19:57.300-05:002015-05-05T21:19:57.300-05:00Hello, thank you for the comment and thank you for...Hello, thank you for the comment and thank you for reading. I read your post on SurvivalBlog, and went to your website. They're both very thought provoking. <br /><br />I can say that my success at networking has been dismal. I know a couple of folks that do support the concept, but there is no one I know, personally know, that is on board like I am. They believe hard times are coming, but most still want to hedge that it is not. <br /><br />I'll get to Proverbs 22:3 here pretty soon. It's interesting, we just started reading Psalms a couple of days back, so I'll schedule Proverbs next. Thanks again, take care, may God be with you.<br /><br />Frank<br />Frank and Fernhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15570058990887565563noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7003348645601520194.post-51207069459257025802015-05-05T17:33:35.406-05:002015-05-05T17:33:35.406-05:00Hello Frank,
A great read and I c...Hello Frank,<br /> A great read and I cannot disagree with you . These are certainly times of turmoil in the USA and the world . One of the toughest things for me to do is to try and enlighten friends and family to the upcoming dangers with out being considered a "kook" . We look to the Lord for direction ,and find our comfort with Him . <br /> It seems to be quite difficult to find like minded folks in our Eastern Wash . area without sacrificing our personal information , I would compare it to walking through a room of eggshells without cracking any . I am amazed how many Christians say God will look out for them when times get tough .<br /> The coming economic collapse and martial law are our two biggest concerns at this point in time . <br /> May the Lord bless you, thanks for your thoughts .Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7003348645601520194.post-63453489468503809022015-05-05T10:59:13.060-05:002015-05-05T10:59:13.060-05:00Frank,
Found your blog quite by accident. We see...Frank,<br /><br />Found your blog quite by accident. We seem to be on the same page, though I am 20 years behind you.<br /><br />Good post, but with respect, you are in error with regards to this:<br /><br />"Few, few people owned firearms." (speaking of 1915).<br /><br />The Western Frontier was closed in 1890 - ending the Indian Wars and prior to that, the War of Northern Aggression ended, that had millions of men under arms - of which nearly all took home a weapon of some kind. <br /><br />Look at the production numbers of Remington, Winchester, Colt, Smith & Wesson - their collective production numbers were in the millions prior to 1915. And this isn't even counting European imports or the smalls, who had smaller production runs before being bought out by the bigs or going under.<br /><br />In 1915, America was awash in firearms, same as today. But, being a (slightly) more moral society than today, they were used for more benign purposes than today. <br /><br />The anti crowd has taken to attempting to rewrite history over the last few years, and I dimly remember some anti writing a book that alleges there were few firearms in America prior to the modern age, which is hogwash. This blatant attempt at rewriting history was thoroughly trounced and discredited, but it still pops back up on occasion. Not that I am associating you with the writer of that particular book. Just saying you are in error if you think "few, few" people owned firearms.<br /><br />One last thing re: firearms ownership, and then I will let it go. <br /><br />It is little known today, and rarely taught, but England, which by the beginning of WWII, had been under control of the Fabian Socialists for decades at that point, was so weapons-poor, that Winston Churchill himself came begging to the US for weapons. Of course we barely had enough for our own little army and were not ramped up to make weapons in the numbers needed.<br /><br />So, the call went out to the American citizen to donate any private weapons you can to the English. And we sent weapons to them - along with ammunition - by the shipload. These were mostly handed out to the English home guard.<br /><br />If "few, few" people owned firearms, then where did all those shiploads come from?<br /><br />-----------------------------<br /><br />The other thing you did not address was the Soviets' efforts as ideological warfare against us for generations. You cannot make an effort like that without leaving a mark.<br /><br />In point of fact, every Social Justice Warrior talking point today can be traced directly back to a Stalin-era intellectual (like Gramsci). Stalin is long gone, the evil Soviet Empire defeated and thrown down, but their ideology is alive and well, being parroted by SJW's today, here in the US.<br /><br />If you tell them where their ideology came from, you are laughed at, mocked and ridiculed. If you SHOW them where their ideology came from, and that they are just dupes, they get angry and borderline violent.<br /><br />Nobody likes to hear that their world view is for sh*%, that they are dupes - just little wind-up robots mindlessly parroting the memes of a long-dead tyrant. But that's what they are doing... <br /><br />The old Stalin-era ideological warfare points (ideological warfare has always been our Achilles heel) were and are fantastically successful, even today. And I think they had a great deal of influence upon the degradation of our Republic. Remove it, and I still think we would decline, but not at the velocity that we are currently experiencing... <br /><br />That's all I got.<br /><br />God bless you and yours and may He grant you long life and courage.<br /><br />BBnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7003348645601520194.post-62958435907803595002015-05-05T07:49:36.293-05:002015-05-05T07:49:36.293-05:00Being alone is not always a bad deal. Be cautious ...Being alone is not always a bad deal. Be cautious who you invite to your inner space. Situations change and associates change, it is better to be aware and slow than jump into something without knowing all the players. Outside of Fern, I like alone, the quiet, the time to ponder life and reflect on events.<br /><br />Take care.<br /><br />FrankFrank and Fernhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15570058990887565563noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7003348645601520194.post-10249341677610080152015-05-04T21:55:21.680-05:002015-05-04T21:55:21.680-05:00Nice Blog.
I fully expect a Financial collapse.
...Nice Blog.<br /><br />I fully expect a Financial collapse.<br /><br />The U.S. Dollar is already on life-support. Fiat currency backed by nothing.<br /><br />The Full Faith and Credit of the U.S. Government is a bankrupt joke.<br /><br />Should the Federal Reserve I.O.U.'s be "called" "More" will be printed, and the "Ponzi" scheme continued....<br /><br />If I ran MY business the way the government runs theirs, I would be put in Jail...<br /><br />The APATHY of the general public goes on and on...<br /><br />Babylon WILL fall..<br /><br />That which has been SOWN must be REAPED...<br /><br />Way past time to trim your lamp...<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7003348645601520194.post-91922978596053720012015-05-04T21:44:55.407-05:002015-05-04T21:44:55.407-05:00As our local group says, "you are not just on...As our local group says, "you are not just one, you are one More..."<br />Pat Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7003348645601520194.post-83474316328278755312015-05-04T21:16:19.127-05:002015-05-04T21:16:19.127-05:00Caught your article on survivalblog.com. Nice sum...Caught your article on survivalblog.com. Nice summation, we are on the same page. I was published there january 18 tyranny 101. Worth reading by all. We are in a world of hurt, and this government is a major player in the pain delivery mechanisms.<br /><br />As much as I would like to think recovery could occur, my understanding of end time eschatology kicks in. Yet face it, it's a much better ending, it's the journey that's gonna be really hard. The signs of the times are in neon. What is at the door will be really tough for everyone, impossible for those who have their head in the sand. <br /><br />Proverbs 22:3 The prudent man foresees the danger ahead and takes precautions, the simpleton goes blindly on and suffers the consequences.<br /><br />I believe the key to survival in the physical realm is networking with those who have eye's to see. Take a gander at my website when you have a minute cepn.us<br />The Christian Emergency Preparedness Network. We are pushing networking now.<br />Strength in numbers<br />Economy of scale.<br /><br />God bless, great article, bookmarked!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7003348645601520194.post-91929846309283867132015-05-04T19:04:20.670-05:002015-05-04T19:04:20.670-05:00thank you !.I feel less alone now.thank you !.I feel less alone now.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7003348645601520194.post-45037554630897973022015-05-04T17:56:45.229-05:002015-05-04T17:56:45.229-05:00There are days that it's hard to appreciate wh...There are days that it's hard to appreciate what we truly have. It's easy to moan and whine. I think on occasion, we all slip into that rut. But even if things are horrible, we can normally find a positive light at the end of the tunnel if we try. Some folks will focus on their own little patch of ground, others will try to motivate their community. But I think most of us have taken for granted, for a long time, what we have, and how easy it would be to lose it. We still have lots of good days to come, but the quality of those days is slowly deteriorating. We're going to need to develop different expectations for the future. We need to focus locally, because ultimately, local is where we're going to function and thrive. <br /><br />Make sure you have your car parked where you want it when there is no more gasoline. It will make a great little greenhouse. With a small solar panel, you can have a communications center if you choose to. Imagine that. Fresh spinach and tunes. A little humor there.<br /><br />As the Boy Scouts say, Be prepared.<br /><br />Frank<br />Frank and Fernhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15570058990887565563noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7003348645601520194.post-86229141060442731772015-05-04T17:49:12.383-05:002015-05-04T17:49:12.383-05:00Hello, Jana. Thank you for taking the time to resp...Hello, Jana. Thank you for taking the time to respond. There are lots of sad events that happen. I've had in-laws pass away recently, and that's sad. I have a couple of friends with incurable diseases, and that's very sad. Some day I am going to die, and for some, that will be a sad occasion. <br /><br />I don't believe that our nation has intentionally destroyed itself. These are just the stages of growth and development. But with growth, you have decline, and that's what our country is doing. We can be bothered by the events we see in front of us, or we can accept them for what they are.<br /><br />I have a close relative that has some irreversible health issues. He's old, and most people would say he's had a good life. The Lord only knows, he might live 10 more months, or 10 more years. But he's going to pass away, and I hope he's ready.<br /><br />Our country is going to pass away. It's normal. We can sit around and cry, or we can prepare. I choose to prepare, and I recommend everyone else do the same. Thank you again.<br /><br />Frank<br />Frank and Fernhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15570058990887565563noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7003348645601520194.post-29176244571014255792015-05-04T17:39:30.624-05:002015-05-04T17:39:30.624-05:00I hope you're right. I hope we have generation...I hope you're right. I hope we have generations of growth to come, but I believe we have reached the angle of repose. But then, I hope that I am wrong. Europe did go through some dark periods, and we may go through those dark periods, too. But we now live in a different world. <br /><br />When I order things online occasionally, I get an instant tracking number from a company in interior China that tells me fairly close to the day when that product will be at my doorstep. The way that we're communicating right now, for example. I have relationships with people that I have never spoken to, and will probably never meet, because some of them are in Australia. <br /><br />I'm aware that the core of evil has not changed, but the methodology used to present itself has. Another example. The Sermon on the Mount. This was the most effective way of communicating at the time. Now we can watch live events coming from practically anywhere on this planet, and in some cases, off of it. If Christ were to return tomorrow, would he still speak from a mount? I doubt it very seriously. <br /><br />Times have changed. And I just don't think the future is going to be near as pretty as some people think it's going to be. I genuinely thank you for your comment. It was well thought and articulate.<br /><br />Frank<br />Frank and Fernhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15570058990887565563noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7003348645601520194.post-82358269261693665042015-05-04T17:28:12.751-05:002015-05-04T17:28:12.751-05:00Very well put. Your examples are good, solid, hard...Very well put. Your examples are good, solid, hard hitting and true. The United Sates has done some really great humanitarian deeds. But recently, as you clearly stated, our deeds appear to have an ulterior motive. The Arab Spring occurred because people were hungry. They couldn't afford food. Whether we agree or not with the politics of Libya, pre-Arab Spring, the people had free education, which meant to the highest levels, free medical, which meant treatment in Europe if necessary. They had homes and they had limited freedom. Look what they have now. They have nothing. We certainly helped those folks out a lot didn't we? In Egypt, the Coptic Christians were allowed to practice their faith. Under the Muslim Brotherhood they were persecuted and murdered. The Egyptian government, under a coup, removed the Muslim Brotherhood, and are attempting a return to normal.<br /><br />These were all done intentionally, Libya, Egypt and the vast majority of northern Africa, to destabilize the entire region. For what purpose? I don't believe that the events happening around the world are just random, isolated occurrences. They are intelligent, planned operations with a long-term disciplined motive, probably of a sinister nature. We're going to have to wait and see how this one plays out. <br /><br />We have two plus years left of this administration, and I don't think we have come close to seeing the end of the game yet. I'm not really sure that the next presidential election will even occur. If there is an election, then somehow or another, the election has already been determined. <br /><br />Happy days are here again.<br /><br />Frank<br />Frank and Fernhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15570058990887565563noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7003348645601520194.post-16984977969398028252015-05-04T17:09:39.677-05:002015-05-04T17:09:39.677-05:00Thank you for your interesting comment. Ironically...Thank you for your interesting comment. Ironically, most of the things that you illustrate, are probably are going to continue happening in the future, because they are happening right now. For those of a Biblical nature, we are told that things are going to get much, much worse. It could be a very long winter, but I don't think it's going to be like the traditional winter with Santa Claus bellowing, "Ho! Ho! Ho!" We have complete sub-societies, in our main society, that are drugged legally or illegally. We're not seeing soup kitchens because the EBT cards are flourishing at Wal-Mart. And the fall is not coming, we are in the fall. The higher you go, the farther you fall, and the longer it takes. Might want to get prepared. As stated earlier, the wolf is at the door. Thank you for reading, and thank you for your comment.<br /><br />Frank<br />Frank and Fernhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15570058990887565563noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7003348645601520194.post-84229593961458473912015-05-04T17:00:58.518-05:002015-05-04T17:00:58.518-05:00I don't have a specific view of what winter wi...I don't have a specific view of what winter will be like. There are multiple avenues it could go down. One of the more popular views now days is an EMP. Could be, wouldn't be my first selection though. I think EMPs are easy to write about because there is a definite, defined moment when it occurs. <br /><br />It could be an economic collapse, and that can appear to be a very quick event. But normally, it has long-term underlying tides. Because see, we are actually in a financial collapse right now. <br /><br />It could be a plague of some type. A virus. A naturally occurring mutation, or a man made mutation. There are lots of possibilities and many ways for this to happen. That's one I would keep my eye on. Every year the masses run to get their flu shots. This would be a great time to introduce the operating platform, and a supplemental virus to be supplied at a later date, then the two operate in combination together. <br /><br />Then there is always some type of cyber attack. It could have the same effect as an EMP, or it could cause all the markets to shut down, effectively inducing a financial collapse. And it could be regional, or it could be world wide. Certainly food for thought.<br /><br />And, of course, there is just plain old, traditional war. What difference does it really matter whether somebody exposes you to nuclear radiation, or severs your head? Ultimately it's the same results. <br /><br />So, use your imagination. It could be A + C, or C + D, or many other formats. But I do think that lots of people are going to starve. And for the good of the people, or the bad of the people, I think we'll see martial law. We'll just have to wait and see. And if it does get really bad, I think a lot of people will take their own lives. Who knows, it might even become cliquish. You know, want to be like the Jones down the street? Maybe like in Jim Jones. We don't talk about what it's going to be like much. <br /><br />An example? Oh, the Aztecs, the Mayans. But the ones we have the most information about is the Roman Empire. They're pulling some of the same tricks in our government right now, that they pulled during the fall of the Roman Empire. One small example is the way they devalued their currency by substituting precious metals with cheaper metals. Are any coins made out of silver any more? Nope. Is a penny made out of copper? Nope. The Romans did the same thing.<br /><br />Thank you for your comment.<br /><br />Frank<br />Frank and Fernhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15570058990887565563noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7003348645601520194.post-37107765260150472622015-05-04T16:41:43.014-05:002015-05-04T16:41:43.014-05:00Thank you, M. I think that is good advice for ever...Thank you, M. I think that is good advice for everybody, everyday, everywhere. We picked up a middle of the road quality wood burning stove from Ace Hardware. Online they have a large selection, and the shipping is free to the store. Excellent advice. Thank you for the comment.<br /><br />Frank<br />Frank and Fernhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15570058990887565563noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7003348645601520194.post-24618166259095744132015-05-04T14:19:12.111-05:002015-05-04T14:19:12.111-05:00I think it may help to consider what a grand exper...I think it may help to consider what a grand experiment this nation was, and how successful it became in spite of the challenges. "The bigger they are, the harder they fall." Would our fall be so spectacular and so painful if we had not achieved such greatness? <br /><br />Look to the past for lessons and then look to the future to plan for what is coming. Yes, it's frustrating to know what could be changed to fix things, but the will of the people currently isn't there. The morals and ethics are increasingly absent.<br /><br />As ungrateful as I know I am, I often consider how lucky we are, even in our declining situation. Think of how easy modern conveniences make life and all that we have to be thankful for :) Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com