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Bagging it (with free kitties!)
Prepping

Bagging it (with free kitties!)

Recently I’ve posted a couple of times about stocking up in anticipation of quarantine, either self or government imposed. It’s time to start breaking down…

March 5, 2020February 15, 2021
Jubilee?
Economics Wuflu

Jubilee?

(Sorry that I’m starting to turn into “All Wuflu, all the time.” Hang in there.) Much is being made in various corners of the Intertubz…

March 4, 2020February 15, 2021
Life in the time of Wuflu
Life in the time of Wuflu Situational Awareness Wuflu

Life in the time of Wuflu

Via reader redclay7, I have news that North Carolina is now one of the lands of Wuflu. Someone came through the Raleigh-Durham airport (RDU) in…

March 4, 2020April 12, 2021
Arguing guns
Guns

Arguing guns

An excellent piece from Open Source Defense dismantling one of the logical fallacies of the anti-gun movement. While they’re 100% correct, there’s a problem here.…

March 2, 2020February 15, 2021
So…what’s up with y’all?
Home Energy Production Prepping Wuflu

So…what’s up with y’all?

Before diving in, I want to note this from Remus at the Woodpile Report: There’s no gentle way to say this, so I’ll not try.…

March 1, 2020February 15, 2021
At least the bastard is honest about it
Things That Make You Go Hm-m-m

At least the bastard is honest about it

(Via the Bongino Report) Politicians and elections have always been available for purchase. Always. Bloomberg is just honest about buying them. “Let’s just go on…

February 26, 2020February 15, 2021
Stocking up
Prepping Situational Awareness Wuflu

Stocking up

Observing the news about Wuflu, I’m taking my own advice about not trying to make that panicked last minute run to the grocery store. I’m…

February 26, 2020February 15, 2021
75 years ago today
History

75 years ago today

The famous photo by AP photographer Joe Rosenthal of the second flag raising on Mount Suribachi, Iwo Jima.

February 23, 2020February 15, 2021
Keeping up on the comings and goings of Wuflu
Modern Life Skills Situational Awareness Wuflu

Keeping up on the comings and goings of Wuflu

From https://gisanddata.maps.arcgis.com/apps/opsdashboard/index.htm Based on all the information I can find, Wuflu is irrevocably loose upon the land. While the WHO disagrees (they think there’s still time…

February 22, 2020February 15, 2021
Will it be called the Wuflu Recession?
Economics Wuflu

Will it be called the Wuflu Recession?

Or the Kung Flu recession? Really, we should get in front of this and come up with a catchy name, because it’s probably going to…

February 21, 2020February 15, 2021
The lunacy that is California
Things That Make You Go Hm-m-m

The lunacy that is California

Tyler Durden of ZeroHedge details why he is leaving California. I can only ask, “What took you so freaking long, dude?”

February 20, 2020February 15, 2021
How vulnerable is our critical infrastructure?
Rants Situational Awareness Teh Stupids

How vulnerable is our critical infrastructure?

This vulnerable. The name of this company ought to be released so they can be punished in the equity markets (or held up to public…

February 19, 2020February 15, 2021
The most important thing you can read today
Modern Life Skills Things That Make You Go Hm-m-m

The most important thing you can read today

Possibly ever. Survivorship Bias. I never heard of it either. Much to consider, there. Here’s one to cogitate on: In self defense shootings we always…

February 18, 2020February 15, 2021
A small victory in Virginia
Guns

A small victory in Virginia

A few Democrats in Virginia apparently would like to keep their jobs. Bloomberg’s gun ban rejected in Virginia with Democratic help Predictably, anti-gun politicians immediately…

February 18, 2020February 15, 2021
Things That Make You Go Hm-m-m Wuflu

The Mandate of Heaven

In China, there is an old concept known as “The Mandate of Heaven“. The short version is that the emperor must have the blessing of…

February 16, 2020February 15, 2021
Wuflu Precautions #3
Prepping Situational Awareness Uncomfortable Thoughts Wuflu

Wuflu Precautions #3

Know your enemy This started out to be a post on what you’d need if the Wuflu comes home to roost and you have to…

February 13, 2020February 15, 2021
Wuflu Precautions #2
Are you OK? Are you alright? Help Medic! Modern Life Skills Modern Medicine Prepping Wuflu

Wuflu Precautions #2

Liquid preps? Sweet! So the Wuflu is in your area. Seriously, it is. But let’s say it’s a little closer to home than Travis AFB,…

February 8, 2020February 15, 2021
Wuflu Precautions #1
Modern Life Skills Prepping Wuflu

Wuflu Precautions #1

(I know it isn’t an influenza virus, but the name is catchy.) On an older post, commenter Robert remarked on the difficulty of buying masks…

February 7, 2020February 15, 2021
Should I build an ark?
How About This Weather Prepping

Should I build an ark?

Asking for a friend. The Southeast has been slapped by some of the worst weather in quite a while. In my AO, this has been…

February 7, 2020February 15, 2021
Light up the night
Prepping Product Reviews

Light up the night

On activation An old joke I always remember is “Where was Jack when the lights went out?” “In the dark.” While the dark may be…

February 2, 2020February 15, 2021
Direct from Wuhan
Prepping Situational Awareness

Direct from Wuhan

Not the video. Blogger really doesn’t like Fox’s embed code.  I’m sure it’s just a bug.  I haven’t been talking about coronavirus here, though I…

January 30, 2020February 15, 2021
“Everything I know about guns I learned from Hollywood.”
Guns Teh Stupids

“Everything I know about guns I learned from Hollywood.”

Meanwhile, in Virginia. Speaking at a public meeting, the author of legislation to ban AR-style guns and large, bullet-holding magazines used in semi-automatic weapons also…

January 30, 2020February 15, 2021
Situational Awareness

The Left’s plans for us

(Via Breitbart News) I’ve mostly refrained (I think) from commenting on the Bernie Sanders campaign workers’ constant stream of “eat the rich” videos, at least…

January 28, 2020February 15, 2021
So, the realistic results of the Richmond Gun Rally have been…
Guns

So, the realistic results of the Richmond Gun Rally have been…

(Via the Bongino Report) Dick. Sure, you showed the world that gun owners aren’t freaks. Unfortunately, most of the world watches the legacy media, where…

January 26, 2020February 15, 2021
A moment from Richmond
Things That Put A Smile On Your Face

A moment from Richmond

(Heard about at OldNFO’s place, image snagged from the daily timewaster) The flag of Hong Kong flying at the Richmond Rally on Monday. Read about…

January 22, 2020February 15, 2021
Drug shortages
Modern Life Skills Modern Medicine Mr. Spock's Raised Eyebrow Public Service Announcements Situational Awareness

Drug shortages

(Via the Mailing List That Shall Not Be Named) There have been stories about drug shortages in the media for some time now. If you…

January 22, 2020February 15, 2021
A dry run for the new Virginia laws?
Situational Awareness Statists Gonna State

A dry run for the new Virginia laws?

Eric Peters on the visit a Virginia citizen received because he visited Richmond to scope out things prior to the 1/20/2020 VCDL Lobby Day event.…

January 21, 2020February 15, 2021
Not a one off
Get Off Your Butt and Train Situational Awareness Uncomfortable Thoughts

Not a one off

It seems Bernie Sanders is attracting the true believers. Here’s another of his “field organizers” advocating for violent revolution and this time, with guillotines. Judging…

January 21, 2020February 15, 2021
Watching Richmond
Guns Situational Awareness

Watching Richmond

Like a lot of folks, I’m watching the 2A Rally in Richmond, VA today. Nice and peaceful so far from all I can see from…

January 20, 2020February 15, 2021
Prepping

Let’s Talk Batteries, Part 3

I guess I’m turning into the Battery Whisperer… In Part 2 of this series, I had mentioned that I was considering an evil, high capacity…

January 18, 2020February 15, 2021

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