Frank and I were having a discussion over lunch today involving the immigrant invasion in Europe. Frank asked me how the leaders of these countries could continue to make such poor decisions. Decisions that will ultimately lead to the demise of their countries and populations. My response? Name one good leader of one country in the world. We couldn't think of any.
Name one leader that is making sound financial decisions.
Name one leader that is protecting the rights and freedoms of the citizens.
Name one country that is making decisions that are boosting free enterprise and the independent businessman.
Name one country that is providing healthy food that is not laced with pesticides, herbicides, chemical fertilizers and GMO poison producing seeds.
Name one country that has enough jobs.
Name one country that has maintained it's infrastructure so that it can withstand the onslaught of population growth.
Name one country that can produce enough food to feed it's people.
Name one country that can withstand a major cyber attack of it's electrical grid, financial institutions or military infrastructure.
Name one country that gets along with all the other countries.
Name one leader that is not a power hungry, control freak.
Name one country where the freedom of the people has increased instead of decreased over the last decade.
Name one country where bigotry and hatred has not increased over the last few years.
Name one country where privacy has not been given away in the name of protection and security.
Name one country where the leaders have not done all in their power to disarm the populace.
Name one country where the government doesn't have an us against them (the people) attitude.
Name one...........
I wish we could.
Where does this leave us? We have yet to find out, but it won't be long. It really doesn't matter who the leaders are anymore. They all belong to the same club, drive the same cars, eat the same food and spout the same mantra. Some of them try to put their own special, personal twist on the message, but it's all the same. Everything else is a distraction. You have to dig down really deep to get beyond all of the everyday lies and deception to see what is happening to the world. What you uncover is unbelievable, gets worse every minute of every day, and unfortunately, there is nothing we can do but watch it unfold and try to prepare for a survival scenario of unknown origin. Don't be fooled by the stupidity and distractions placed before you. Keep your wits about you or this thing that is coming will devour you. Don't get on the truck.
Until next time - Fern
Folks, the words I wrote about a year and a half ago are just as true today as they were then, only now, things have continued to get significantly worse. I can't even begin to recount the number of freedoms we have lost since this was written, or the growing resentment and anger that has festered to the boiling point all over the globe. We are a world in crisis, much of which has been brought on by design. We are about to see the culmination of many years of planning. For those that are taking control, it must be grand to finally succeed. The tyrants are on the lose and will stop at nothing to achieve each and every item on their agenda.
I hope you enjoy this article and it provides you with food for thought. Fern
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Originally published March 18, 2014
Remember when it took six months for the United States
to amass the needed troops and equipment for Desert Storm? And then the
storm came?
We
are in the midst of many different storms and we have been given this
time to amass our own equipment. Why is it that we have seen fluctuating
supplies and sometimes shortages of everything from wheat grinders, to
shovels, to canning jars and lids, to freeze dried foods, to ammunition?
Because The People, many mom and pops, uncles, aunts, cousins,
sisters and brothers are gathering what they need to weather the storm.
There are so many things happening around the globe, and especially in
our own backyard, that are adding impetus and energy to the storm.
How many troublesome things have you run across
lately? They appear to become more numerous each day. The message
seems to be hunker down, be ready, it's coming. The harder we try to
get things in order, the more obstacles arise in our way. But you know
what? That's okay. It just makes us more determined and
focused .....because we know it's storming all about us.
We
talked to a medical doctor recently that told us he has a list of medications
on his desk that he can no longer prescribe to Medicaid patients, I'm sure you know why.
Digitalis is one of the most popular medications given for heart
conditions and it is on his list. He is deeply offended for being put in
a professional quandary. His hands are being tied when it comes to
offering the best medical treatment for his patients. I can't help but
wonder if this is one of the ways TPTB (the powers that be) are going to save money. Not only
will they save money on prescriptions, they will decrease the number of
people receiving Medicaid, Medicare and Social Security, by impacting
some of the recipients ability to get the type of medical care that
would have prolonged their life. I know that is a very harsh thing to
say, but I think it is true. And I think it is part of the plan.
The
people of Crimea that could see what was coming to their country, took
their money out of the bank. Did you? Have you spent the time wondering
how you will be able to 'buy' what you need when the money you have is
worthless, or you can't get it out of the bank because the banks are
closed, or they just won't let you have it? You say this can't happen?
Look at the number of countries which are modern, industrial nations,
where it has happened in just the last few years. The dollar becomes
worth less and less with each passing day. The dollar in your pocket
buys much less than it did just six short months ago. How much less will
it buy in six more months? Do you know how to barter? Do you have
anything that will be worth bartering? Do you have skills that are
worthy of barter? Rush Limbaugh has said something like, if just 1% more
of the people in our country became aware of what is happening, then
the store shelves would be empty. Empty. Think about that. Just imagine
what it would be like if 10% more people became aware and tried to stock
up. There would be nothing left. There would be panic and chaos. But
that's what we want, right? More people to be aware and prepare. I know I
do. But do we have the resources for that to happen? No. So, how can we
get more people to prepare? Teach them to produce more for themselves
for their daily necessities, and stop being dependent on the corporate
and government systems.
How
many people have been affected by the weather and cold temperatures
this winter? Millions. How many people have had to go without because of
the drastic price increases and shortages of heating oil and propane?
What would we do if the supplies needed to stay warm were no longer
available? That would be a major catastrophe. A crisis. But what do we
hear? Nothing.
No crisis here. Just global warming. Ha! So we need to put more restrictions on the
ability of people and companies to engage in good old fashioned
commerce, you know, free enterprise, right? That will solve the crisis
of global warming. Crisis, what crisis? Move along and drink the
coolaid. You know, that is one thing I am not stocking up on. We don't
drink it, too much sugar.
Can you
see where the people in Egypt are better off than five years ago? And
do you really think the people in Libya are better off than they were?
Let's go down the list. How about the folks rioting or
protesting in Argentina, Bolivia, Venezuela,
Libya, Egypt, Algeria, Greece, Corsica, France and Spain? I'm not even
going to mention central Africa. Don't think it can happen here? What
about the rising tensions in Iran, Jordan, Saudi Arabia, Lebanon,
Pakistan, Afghanistan and Israel? And don't forget about Christians
being murdered all over the world. You don't
think it could happen in America as well? Then look at Chicago, Detroit
and Atlanta. The United States military is removing God more and more
everyday. I wonder when being a Christian will be some type of a crime
in this country?
It seems that the 'weather men' that know the storm is here keep trying to placate The People
with pleasant platitudes and the antics of the rich and famous, which
include our illustrious bureaucrats. If that is not enough
entertainment, then they fill the silver screen
with
an overpowering, nauseating amount of filth, sex and mindless drivel.
And to keep everyone's attention riveted, every so often a false flag
distraction is thrown in for good measure. Crisis of the day in any
flavor you like. Remember, don't ever let a good crisis go to waste.
The
bottom line folks, is that the less you are dependent on any other
person or system for your health, wealth and well being, the better off
you are. Don't spend your time being distracted by the latest crisis or
non-crisis
that is made to appear like another crisis. Don't buy into the, "Oh,
No! The sky is falling!" crowd. If you do, when the time comes that the
sky truly does fall, you will be left standing there with your hands out
wondering when the truck will show up with your next meal and bottle of
water. Don't ever get on the truck. It will be the last trip you ever
make. Take the time to learn and decide for yourself. Don't take the
media's word for anything, research, READ don't watch, learn and come to
your own conclusions. Don't take my word for it either. Use your mind,
heart and soul and pray for wisdom, knowledge and guidance.
I'm
angry, I'm broken hearted and I'm determined. I'm tired of watching our
world and our country go down the tubes. I cannot see living under the
yoke of a tyrannical, socialist government that gets worse everyday.
There IS a crisis here and we will not just move along, shuffling our
feet to the beat of the wrong drummer. If you have not already done so,
you need to open your eyes, truly look around you, and take the action
necessary to provide for you and yours, because no one else will. If you
think they will, you will have a long wait, and in the end, you will be
sorely disappointed.
I pray God's blessings on each and every one of you.
Until next time - Fern
Hi Everybody, Frank here.
Well folks, we have had a busy period for the last few days, but the main thing that has kept us busy has been the weather. All across north Texas, southern and central Oklahoma, we have had one severe weather system coming right behind the one that just left. As of this writing, about 9:00pm,
we're having another one. There is also one forecast for tomorrow and tomorrow night. But this is what we do here, we listen to the National Weather Service, watch the radar, check on the elderly and know where the kids are. After the storms pass, we check and make sure everybody is okay. Besides things that come out of the sky, we have to pay attention to creeks and low areas. I saw on the news where the Oklahoma Highway Patrol had shut down a section of I-44 running through Tulsa. Here we teach kids, turn around, don't drown. But the good news is, we are forecast to have a whole day and a half of no rain, then it's forecast to rain for five or six days after that. We're thankful for the rain, because in the past, there have been long stretches when we didn't have enough. So, I am thankful to have what I have.
On a different note, I want to bring something to your attention. A couple of days ago, I ran across two separate articles I would like to share with you. The first article is: When The Elites Wage War On America, This Is How They Will Do It. It is an intellectual piece, done by a gentleman well known in the alternative
news circles. Brandon Smith writes thought provoking material on a
regular basis, and this one caught my eye a little more than most. In this
piece, Mr. Smith brings to our attention how groups or governments can divide and conquer the population, at the same time convincing them it is for their own good. We've all seen the types of techniques that he writes about, but it's even more interesting to read about them being used right now, on us, The People. I encourage you to read his article. I'm fairly sure that after reading it, you will have some questions to ask yourself and it might provoke a stimulating family discussion.
The second article I ran across was Starnes: School Teaches 5-Year-Olds About Transgenderism. You see, I am a retired educator, and I'm also a retired principal. I have had teachers that taught in a very progressive style, or you can call it liberal, or extremely left wing, and most of them had no desire to work for me any longer. This article just about scrapes the bottom of the barrel. It's a short article with a short video. You see, for a teacher in a public school to teach little kids about transgenderism, that means that this curriculum had to be approved by a principal. That means it had to be approved by a superintendent, and it probably had to be approved by an elected board of education. That could be the end of people that needed to approve it, but, maybe not. This 
curriculum, or book, probably came from a national publisher. On the other hand, there is a possibility that the state department of education approved this curriculum. The state department of education also has a governing school board, and in most states an elected state superintendent of schools. Now, let's take a look at the food chain here. Look at ALL of the people that had to give approval for this type of curriculum, so that it could show up in the hands of a teacher instructing those 5-YEAR-OLD KIDS. Does this give you a little bit different idea of the mindset of the people running our country? It's okay to teach 5-year-old kids about transgenderism, without the parent's knowledge or approval? Now, for those of you that are not actively involved in your child's education, can you imagine what other things they are teaching the children?
Wakey! Wakey! Folks! This kind of grossly permissive education has been going on for years. Right under our noses. It happens everyday. I just don't know what else to say. The same thing is
happening to our military. The government is putting shackles on ministers and religion. Our financial system is a house of cards. And nobody does anything. Nobody cares. Our politicians, as I stated a few days ago, if they are talking they are lying. But it's okay. I've got my burrito in one hand and a Coca Cola in the other. Life is good. If you can't see that we have lost the battle, then I am sorry. All we can do now is plan for a recovery. The first article I asked you to look at is a little bit lengthy, but it is an eye opener. I would encourage you to read it. The second article is real short, but it should bring to your attention some of the filth and trash, lies and deception, that are happening everyday, everywhere in our society.
I'm mad. And I don't mean insane, like Edgar Allen Poe. I'm mad because I get lied to everyday. I'm mad because I've watched society give up on itself. You know how hard it is to find someone to do good, honest work? When is the last time you heard a young person say, "You're welcome." when you handed them money at a check out counter and said thank you. You know what you get now days instead of, "You're welcome."?
That young person more than likely is going to say to you, "No problem." What do you mean no problem? I just gave you my money and said, "Thank you.", and you respond to me with, "No problem."? I've watched our educational system over the years skew data, falsify data, so that it could justify some new testing technique. We have destroyed the minds of our children. I'm sorry that some groups can't perform as well as other groups, but the way to make them equal is not to lower the bar of those that can achieve. Excuse me for being mad, but I have watched our government systematically and intentionally destroy our society. And now we're teaching 5-year-olds about transgenderism? It makes me want to puke, and it should make you want to puke, too.
We need to find a way, somehow or another, to stop this scourge. I don't know what to recommend or how to do it. I'm going to go get ready for the next round of bad weather. We gotta stop this stuff. Now.
We'll talk more later, Frank
Hello Everyone, Frank here.
A little shy of a year ago, Fern wrote an interesting piece called Trouble Is Brewing. And it is. The pot just keeps on boiling, things continue to get worse everyday. Our government is unquestionably out of control. Most of us just sit around and watch it happen like we don't have a care in the world. We all need to pay attention, because the better informed we are, the better the outcome will be. If you wouldn't mind, take the time to re-read this article that Fern posted. Then if you have comments, please share them. I hope you enjoy this article. It's mind provoking and stimulates thought.
We'll talk more later, Frank
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Folks, we're all in a lot of trouble. Things
are changing so quickly in our country that it's literally impossible
to keep up with everything. But there are a few things that are becoming
very, very obvious. So much so, that it appears there is a planned or
intentional means of upsetting the populace and putting everyone on
edge, or worse yet, forcing us into a corner.
We
Americans speak much of our rights. What are rights, really? Do we have
a right to liberty? We believe we do, based upon the founding of our
country. But that seems to be one of the things that is changing very
quickly. Remember, you can now only have free speech if you can find one
of those 'free speech zones'. If there is not one near you, you may have to travel a ways
before you can express yourself, or you may have to apply for a permit
to set one up closer to your location. That will decrease the need to
burn more evil fossil fuels and decrease your portion of the carbon
footprint, which is increasing global warming. Okay, so some of that was
a little sarcastic, but you get the drift.
Back to our rights. According to the foundations upon which our great country was founded, The Declaration of Independence states "that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness." You notice the title of that document includes the word INDEPENDENCE not DEPENDENCE.
This is one of the things that appears to be fading quickly into a
distant memory. There are people that couldn't care less. There are
those that embrace a full-fledged take over by a tyrannical government.
There are those that only want their checks to keep coming so they can
continue to talk on their free cell phone, eat chemicalized food and
stare endlessly at their giant screen television and video games. Some
people don't care that others rights are being stolen like a thief in
the night. They can't even pull themselves away from staring in a
zombie-like trance long enough to notice. There are even places that
have made texting and walking illegal
because it is such a problem. Rights come from God. I don't remember
reading anything in the Bible that says people have the right to a cell
phone. People have the right to the pursuit of happiness. Pursuit
is an action, it requires work on the part of the person that is doing
the pursuing. They do not have the right to take away my happiness to
support their happiness. We have lost the true meaning of what rights
are meant to be.
Another
unfortunate side effect of staring at these screens all day is buying
into the mantra that anyone who disagrees with some of these government
tactics is a domestic terrorist or mentally unsound in some way. We have
actually heard a high school counselor say that everyone that has ever
been in the military has mental problems. Every single one of them. And
this person is a counselor for high school students. Unbelievable, but
true.
It appears
there will come a day when these two sides will have to choose. For the
mindless millions now demanding their free cell phones and giant screen
televisions, it will be an easy choice. They will do whatever it takes
to never work a day in their lives for all of this 'free' stuff. They
will do whatever it takes to continue enslaving the 'workers' so that
they can NEVER WORK A DAY IN THEIR LIVES. So even if the SHTF, they
won't know how to work anyway. Besides that, the working class folks OWE
them the money anyway. It's one of their rights.....right? We've all
heard of the experiments of how you can get good, decent people to do
utter atrocities by threatening them or their families with harm. It
will be no different this time.
It's
amazing how it has now become okay for most, and unfortunately I now
include most, politicians to lie, cheat and steal from the American
people. If they have a microphone in front of their faces, they're
lying. If they make a promise to The People, they will break it.
It doesn't mean anymore than the hot air escaping from their lungs. Most
of the political arena appears to be so deep into the pockets of major
corporations or power hungry elitists, that it doesn't matter one single
iota what The People need, want or demand. Not one bit. The People
have become an expendable commodity, useful only to the extent that it
pleases the Masters. If birds, fish and bugs can bring thriving
industries to a screeching halt, regardless of the devastating impact
upon the lives and welfare of The People, then what will they stoop to next?
I really think it is a matter of control. Gramsci
had it right. If you try to force control upon a population in a
conflict, they will revolt. But if you gradually take control of a
little bit here and a little bit there, they will acquiesce.
Like the frog in the pot, slowly waiting for things to cool off while
it cooks to it's death. That's where we are. In the midst of cooking to
death. The rights and liberties of We The People are being carved away one brush stroke of the pen at a time. Edward Bulwer-Lytton (1839) was right, 'The pen is mightier than the sword'. And it's writing us into a corner of slavery with a life devoid of freedom.
The
recent treatment of the men and women of our armed forces is enough to
bring us to tears. Then after that initial reaction, it angers and
frustrates us to no end. Our once proud military is facing more downsizing; denied the opportunity to back up fellow Americans under fire; have been exposed for duties performed under orders when that exposure brought danger to their lives; mandated sensitivity training
instead of spending their time training for battle and the protection
of our country and assets abroad; and most unbelievably, the men and
women that have signed an oath to protect us are now considered possible
terrorists because of the training they have received. For the life of
me I cannot comprehend the motivation behind gutting and demoralizing
our military.
How many executive
orders have been signed and implemented in the past, let's say, year and
a half, since January 1, 2013? According to The White House, thirty (30). And since January 1, 2012? Sixty-nine (69). Now some of these may actually be in the
best
interest of all of the country, but many of them are not. This
president is not the only one that has employed executive privilege to
further his agenda, many in the past have done so as well. It is just
during this presidency the use of such privilege has increased
dramatically, circumventing the democratic process of approval by the
congress. This has been just one cog in the wheel that has increased the
divisiveness in our country, and thus the willingness of people to get
along all across the country. We have not been so divided in many years.
The sense of working together for the common good no longer appears to
be within the grasp of the common man. This sense of antagonism toward
those that disagree with your agenda has increased the level of stress
and discontent across all cultures, economic backgrounds and locations,
and it grows more and more everyday.
Where is all of this leading to? I don't know. But I do
know that it doesn't look good. The tentacles of control have slowly but
surely wormed their way into the lives and minds of us all. It's now
okay to be groped if you want to travel by air or go to a major sporting
event, just to name two
venues in which TSA plies their wares.
The national department of education continues to mandate the type of
permissive education that teaches our children that anything is okay.
Things that I will not specify here, are being taught to the youth of
today that people would have been put in jail for when I was a kid. If
you try to disagree or state a differing opinion you are labeled some
kind of 'phobe' and a hate monger. We read a news story a few days ago
about a 42 year old female teacher
that gave a student a 4 minute lap dance for a birthday present, in the
classroom, with other students video taping. It is beyond me how any
adult, especially one in a supervisory capacity, would think this was an
appropriate activity. Totally beyond me.
So,
what do we do? How do we manage? Frank and I have talked many times
about the things transpiring in our country, and what we keep coming
back to is this. We need to be informed about what is happening, and
with this knowledge we hope to make wise, informed decisions. Most
events in this life we have no control over at all. They may bother us,
or give us the courage and determination to live the best life we
possibly can. But most
importantly,
we can control how we react and deal with these events. We can evaluate
information as it comes in, analyze the data, and determine the best
choice of action for us, for our lives. That is what we are going to do.
The best we can. It is all we can do. If we allow ourselves to get
totally bent out of shape, we are no good for ourselves, each other, or
anyone else. Some days this is a difficult feat to master, but our
efforts continue to be focused in this direction. There is a scripture
that says something like, after all we can do, God will help us with the
rest. That is our prayer. Do all you can to maintain your honor,
dignity and freedom. And remember, God is with you.
Until next time - Fern
Hello, Frank here.
Folks, I read an article last night on World Net Daily, written by Patrice Lewis. Most of you probably already read Patrice over at Rural Revolution, and as you know, she writes a weekly article for WND.
I found this particular issue to be very thought provoking. It starts off by talking about a recent comment from Louisiana Governor Bobby Jindal. I encourage you to read the article by Patrice Lewis. Also read the comments by Governor Jindal that he made during the annual conference hosted by the Faith and Freedom Coalition.
Patrice Lewis is a respected writer. Governor Bobby Jindal is an elected head of state. We need to listen to what they're saying because, in my humble opinion, we're going to cross the threshold of no return, if we haven't already. No return means you can't go back. We've talked at length before. Our government is taking away our rights. But remember, rights do not come from government. Rights come from God.
There are many folks around that firmly and truly believe that we have crossed the threshold of no return. So, what does that mean to you and I? Grocery stores are still full. Electricity and TV still work. Have you noticed higher prices lately? Even higher prices for
electricity. I am one of those that believes that we have crossed that threshold a few years back. Now, I am not blaming our current administration for all of our problems. But if you haven't noticed, every week or so there is a new scandal that comes out of our nation's capital city. Some believe that these scandals are merely a distraction from what is coming over the horizon. Don't be distracted. Keep your head clear. And pay attention. Get your finances in order. Get your house in order. Tie up those loose ends. Get right with your Creator. And prepare for the unthinkable.
It would appear that we are in for a very bumpy road. When? Who knows. But everyday it is getting closer. Please read the two articles mentioned above. The one by Patrice Lewis and the comments by Louisiana Governor Jindal. It's time to seriously pay attention people.
We'll talk more later. Frank
