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This is not in response to the recent NSA “revelations” (which I’ve been aware of and warned for years). Continue reading »
Jun 182013
Jun 172013
The Ultimate Enemy We Must Take On & Out
By Sibel Edmonds
As the unending back-to-back scandals unfold, from the arrest and prosecution of courageous truth-tellers (aka whistleblowers), to the illegal wiretapping of all Americans, torture, indefinite detentions, the groping and handling of travelers, utilizing the IRS as the government’s hit-men and thugs … I am asked to provide statements, interpretations and/ or explanations as to what it is we are facing as a nation today. Some seek my opinion on what it is we are fighting against; on whom it is we are fighting against. After all, I am that government whistleblower- the one who has been fighting these same enemies and their recurring assaults, one way or another, in courts or congress or executive halls or the media, for twelve years, on and off-and to no avail.
I guess those experiences must make me some sort of an expert- on the illusion of pursuing justice in the US federal courts, on the naivety of expecting the US Congress to fulfill its theoretical responsibilities, on the futility of expecting real journalism from what is known as the US media … Because: Once upon a time, for over a decade, I was that relentless naïve sucker under the illusion of America the land of the pretty much free and the nation more-or-less governed by the Constitution.
Then I stopped-being that sucker. Continue reading »
Jun 162013
NSA Copies All Internet Data, Creates Dossiers on Every User
While this may seem like “news” to others, it’s been reported here and elsewhere, years ago. Oddly, the intent seems to be sure everyone now knows about it.
This will go miles and miles to quench free speech and the willingness to share information. Think “the Internet is dead” and you’ll get a grasp of what this means.
People will react badly, assuming that “now is the time to be silent because I’m being watched”.
They’ve got it BACKWARDS. Continue reading »
Jun 152013
I recently read a really terrible piece of advice from the president and CEO of Collapse Network – Disarming the United States, By Wesley T. Miller
It’s rather unbelievable in scope and naivety and obvious ignorance regarding firearms and ownership, the history of firearms or how they have been utilized throughout the world.
This “advice”, was terribly misguided, dangerous, and if followed, will lead to the complete collapse of the remaining freedoms within the United States.
I’m now wondering why it was even written and published. What exactly is the real agenda here?
I suggest you read it. Mr. Miller advocates disarming Americans from their unessential “assault rifles” as the path ahead for a safer future for America. I’m in strong disagreement with this “wisdom”.
Jun 142013
I recently added the Kelly Kettle products to my website, after being briefly introduced to this innovative concept of outdoor cooking.
The Kelly Kettle is a double-walled cook stove that rapidly heats up water to boiling. You can also cook on top of the stove for foods that require a longer cook time or even to fry foods in a pan.
It uses no petroleum based fuels, just stick, twigs, pine cones or whatever combustible material you can find. Since this is always available when hiking or camping, it’s a great idea.
I saw the potential for the Kettle design right away.
Dehydrated and freeze dried foods require rehydration – preparing the food with hot water. This rehydrates the food, making it ready to eat.
There are a few food types that do not require this step, such as fruit, which can be eaten “dry”, or bread and pancake mixes, which are mixed with a little cold water. Some snacks are also eaten directly from their containers (ice cream!).
Most dehydrated and freeze dried food however, require preparation through rehydration and / or cooking (which also rehydrates of course). For freeze dried food, this simply means “add hot water” to make a quick hot meal.
Making hot water is not hard, but I found this to be incredibly easy to do with the Kelly Kettle, a process that involved nothing more then a few sticks and twigs and a few minutes of time.
Jun 142013
I’ve lost count of the watered down articles that report what is happening with climate: Global carbon emissions soared to record high in 2012
Read through it, it’s pretty short. Embedded in the middle you will find this:
Global climate talks are aimed at keeping the temperature rise below 3.6 degrees F compared with pre-industrial levels. The IEA found the world is on track for an increase of from 6.5-9.5 degrees F.
What you won’t find is what this means.
Those are not survivable temperatures. Those temperatures means “extinction” of most life forms on Earth. Including humans.
You won’t find any mention of this in the article.
Lots of disappointment online. Seems as if telling the truth is highly unpopular. If your name happens to be Snowden, then you’d understand just how dangerous it really is to speak the truth – even when uncovering extensive government crimes.
What is happening in the world today (especially in Amerika), is simply this: Don’t ask, don’t tell, don’t reveal. Do EXACTLY as you are told. Do not even think. Don’t you DARE reveal crime, corruption or coverup.
It’s all encompassing now. A full-scale attack on freedom, democracy, liberty and truth. Snowden is finding this out, a global “order” has been issued to not give him transportation anywhere.
Of course, the United States does not have the right to make such a request, but this isn’t about what is right. This is about who has the carrot and the stick. And how far they are willing to go to force their will upon the people of the world (which is very, very far).
Bradley Manning’s trial began this week. It should be about how we allowed the government to commit atrocities on our (alleged) behalf, and how we covered it all up, again and again, instead of about how it got leaked. It is America that should be on trial. But that would mean admitting to the truth. Killing civilians is supposed to be illegal. But nothing is illegal in fascist Amerika. Especially when you own the Congress, Senate, lawyers, judges and media.
It’s a bad time to tell the truth, or to leak it out. But it is also a good time to stand up and be heard. We’re actually being presented with an opportunity that most will miss. The more people that step forward, the less they will be able to deal with it.
We need a deluge of truth. A biblical truth Flood of epic proportions.
It’s time.
If you have something to reveal, step up and speak out.
Do it now.
Found over on Adask’s law:
Jun 112013
If animal welfare concerns you (at all), spend some time reading 13.7 Billion Years.
China is a “featured” country (as in hell on Earth), but the animal cruelty examples are found throughout the entire world.
A few examples I found:
Sealed plastic keychains containing live animals are sold as “novelties”. They die quickly.
Mother sows (pigs) spend their entire lives in tiny cages, unable to move.
Thousands of bears are held in tiny cages with no room to move, their stomach punctured for a constant source of bile. Continue reading »
Jun 112013
When I was young, I spent a lot of time in the wild. Back then, being in the woods was far more real then it is today. There were (far) fewer people and fewer developed trails. There weren’t even any footprints in many of the places I would go.
The gear you carried was ‘primitive’ by today’s high-tech standards. Gore-Tex was unheard of, taffetta nylon was very new (and generally unaffordable). Real hiking boots were 8 lb monsters with Vibram soles and Norwegian welts (does anybody even know what that is anymore?).
There was no trash left lying around at overused campsites. There weren’t any screaming kids, barking dogs or motorcycles racing about. You didn’t have to go very far to get away from it all. The very concept of a ‘trail head’ was more or less unheard of except at those ‘tourist locations’ which I avoided.
It was all much more enjoyable. I wasn’t concerned about the environment, or politics or the future at all. Weekends were a time to go camping, hiking, fishing and later, hunting. I did a great deal of this, coming home with tired, blistered feet.
I’d stand in ice-cold snow melt creeks up to my waist, catching trout, slapping mosquitoes. Or jump from high cliffs into mountain pools, risking everything to the thrill of the unknown. It was wonderful. Continue reading »
Jun 052013
A nice summary by George Monbiot about how unbelievably corrupt the U.S. government and it’s agents have become.
Jun 032013
I’ve finished with all the automatic watering systems in the garden boxes and in the greenhouse, here’s a few pictures to share:
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