tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5526768924178592295.post4467977741661254746..comments2024-03-28T19:35:24.365-07:00Comments on Rural Revolution: Poking fun at the tinfoil hatsPatrice Lewishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06012022335047974670noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5526768924178592295.post-81761716786107597172013-11-26T17:53:24.996-08:002013-11-26T17:53:24.996-08:00When it comes to reporters I don't think most ...When it comes to reporters I don't think most people realize the drivel they hear is the opinion of the one person who owns the news outlet.That wealthy person sells image to the highest bidder.Talk about the ultimate extortion racket.I used to worry about the effect the media had on the mindless masses . The truth is We are out numbered by the Stupid, Ladies and gentleman. And I believe that's been the case thru the ages.Thankfully the Stupid usually lack motivation and enough imagination to do anything with the vile propaganda. We will survive, God willing. Be wise as Serpents and Gentle as Doves.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5526768924178592295.post-14146043245350718552013-11-26T17:11:30.146-08:002013-11-26T17:11:30.146-08:00Well, if you're of the personality type: that ...Well, if you're of the personality type: that places total Faith and Control with a Beaucratic machine, are willing to rely upon the Nanny State to Bail you Out, or Believe Everything the Media spoonfeeds the public. Then you'll understand the motivitations of this reporter, and all Media (in general).<br /><br />Most Govt.Agencies and Major Media Venues are Shocked! to find that the General Public actually have Opinions on their own Health and Welfare. Their 'Big Picture' of Society has them starring as the heroes = 'the Calvary riding in with their White Hats' to Save-the-Day. <br /><br />Big Govt. and Big-salaried Media mouthpieces always think they know what's best for everyone else. "Whether we like it/or need it at all... <br /><br /> Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5526768924178592295.post-59758252185007552272013-11-25T18:49:20.337-08:002013-11-25T18:49:20.337-08:00When tshtf all the scoffers will be trying to take...When tshtf all the scoffers will be trying to take the supplies from the preppers by force. It's gonna get ugly. Be prepared.<br /><br />Huggs..Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5526768924178592295.post-9379439836932399362013-11-25T18:33:05.668-08:002013-11-25T18:33:05.668-08:00SMH at the referenced article. I fit the demo of m...SMH at the referenced article. I fit the demo of most of the conference attendees, I fit the age range, I have a college degree, and I had the blessing to learn from my Depression Era grandparents, as well as being an avid camper. I also live in an area with fairly regular power outages and some wild weather. So color me kooky for being a 'prepper'. I watch the news, and am not comfortable with the way this country is headed, and this has spurred me to try to build my preps to a longer term. So color me kooky, again. Yeah, I have a metal colander I can use if I need, but it's not for a tin hat.grammypreppernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5526768924178592295.post-11675791846624428122013-11-25T18:31:43.586-08:002013-11-25T18:31:43.586-08:00Conservatives keep asking the same questions: Why ...Conservatives keep asking the same questions: Why can't liberal-progressives see what's going on all around them? Why do they ignore the obvious? Why don't they understand the reasons most folks are preparing for the worst? If “ordinary people” can see something worth preparing for, why are these doubters still trying to make them appear to be conspiracy-laden idiots? And on and on.<br /><br />I believe the answer to these questions is really very simple: They don't want ANYONE to know the truth about ANYTHING. They can't control us if we have questions and doubts... if we don't believe all their lies. Liberal-progressives might be a lot of things, but most of them are not stupid. They know what's going on. They know conservatives are right, but liberals don't want to be honorable and honest. Their pride is so great that they will never admit when they're wrong. No, they "misspoke" or "goofed" or they were "misinformed." They're trying their best to cast doubt and derision on conservatives, any way they can. It's time we all stopped being so nice. It's time we fought fire with fire. --Fred in AZ <br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5526768924178592295.post-30486899253173095532013-11-25T17:56:18.584-08:002013-11-25T17:56:18.584-08:00Good one !
- Charlie
Good one !<br /><br /><br />- Charlie<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5526768924178592295.post-78808958017909745952013-11-25T15:31:22.332-08:002013-11-25T15:31:22.332-08:00New York city, after Sandy but before help arrived...New York city, after Sandy but before help arrived, the mainstream media showed pictures of people digging in trash dumpster for food. After help arrived, mainstream media showed pictures of people lined up literally by the thousands to get one MRE and a one liter bottle of water. After seeing that and reporting it on national news, how can a reporter be surprised that some people got the message and are trying to prepare?East Coast Dannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5526768924178592295.post-6043172685308551872013-11-25T13:01:53.088-08:002013-11-25T13:01:53.088-08:00Savings come in many forms. You can have paper or...Savings come in many forms. You can have paper or rather digital money in the bank or you can have food on the shelf and some other supplies that make life easier. TPTB would prefer you have a digital account all the while advertising on the radio to be prepared. Geesh, you can't win.<br />As for the tin foil hat crowd, I won't make fun of them or paint them with a crack pot brush. Just think back to when one was considered a member just because they spoke of "shadow banking", now that's out in the light of day and routinely spoken of, just like many of the people behind it. There's also too many dead people that can no longer defend themselves.<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5526768924178592295.post-10358324991381579062013-11-25T12:23:35.215-08:002013-11-25T12:23:35.215-08:00I bet that if the reporter was covering a conferen...I bet that if the reporter was covering a conference with a 'progressive' cause, he'd be lauding those 'extremists' as leading the way and people to be emulated!Jonathan Hhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10476185257203343474noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5526768924178592295.post-10553564230584178372013-11-25T11:38:23.438-08:002013-11-25T11:38:23.438-08:00One has to remember that those of us that are prep...One has to remember that those of us that are prepared are not the masses that depend on the Government for everything and we are not the blind sheep willingly and quietly following in line with our Supreme Leader. They have to make us look like weirdo's because we don't agree with what is taking place and happening to our country. If they treated us as normal it would lend credence to our questioning of the leadership. The left could never stand for that so......we are the crazies. crazy like a fox! justcookhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06641879944159655305noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5526768924178592295.post-51654692363339475432013-11-25T11:00:42.215-08:002013-11-25T11:00:42.215-08:00A CNN reporter was looking for extremists and kook...A CNN reporter was looking for extremists and kooks? I thought that was the job of their Human Resources Department.<br />Montana GuyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5526768924178592295.post-69783408651323057172013-11-25T09:18:37.851-08:002013-11-25T09:18:37.851-08:00Imho such articles as the one you've pointed t...Imho such articles as the one you've pointed to are written by viewpoint activists with agendas. This is a malady that infects far too much of (alleged) reportage in America today. <br /><br />A.McSpAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5526768924178592295.post-20770157901595508032013-11-25T08:56:59.980-08:002013-11-25T08:56:59.980-08:00Now, why would any reporter even be surprised at a...Now, why would any reporter even be surprised at a 'prepper' convention? The feds have been airing ads all over the local airwaves here to 'Be Prepared', touting their own website at ready.gov. We're just doing what is being recommended (a subtle hint possibly?) by our all-knowing government. Sheesh.... where has he been? ;-)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5526768924178592295.post-10329133338156299772013-11-25T08:13:21.487-08:002013-11-25T08:13:21.487-08:00What a shame the reporter (I read the article) cou...What a shame the reporter (I read the article) couldn't focus on the good these conventions are doing. I live in SW FL and was here for Hurricane Charley - it was a disaster and luckily, or not for some of us, it was a small, fast moving storm. That meant that you could drive 30 miles north, if you could find a working gas station, and find a normal lifestyle going on. That was 9 years ago when few people were prepared. Now it is preached every year and most, but not all, listen and do some prep. This area of Florida sees 50% new residents every 7 years so everyone must be informed and ready. <br /> It's not only weather but financial (read The Prudent Homemaker) with job loss, pay cuts, increase prices of everything that make prepping necessary. At 49 cents a pound for whole turkeys I'm buying 2, butchering them into meal sized portions and freezing - there are only 2 of us - so there is enough for 16+ meals. That's prepping!<br /> My kids in CT are paying $4.00 a gallon for heating oil and because of bug infestations in trees, wood, for wood burning stoves and fireplaces, is not being allowed into the state so the price of wood has almost doubled since last year. And this winter is supposed to be bad. They both prepped by having this year's wood ready, insulating their homes more, making sure windows and doors are sealed. This is all part of prepping.<br /> Oh yes, we're over 65, college educated, retired on fixed income and can live for 3 months without buying food, clothes, personal necessities, and we aren't alone - most of our neighbors are the same.Bellenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17249001827113998376noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5526768924178592295.post-6111230829478826782013-11-25T07:40:29.612-08:002013-11-25T07:40:29.612-08:00I have watched shadowstats for several years but s...I have watched shadowstats for several years but seeing all 3 charts together really drives home the size of the problem! It would be very interesting to poll the attendees as to where they get their news. I bet that almost none of them listen to ABC, NBC, or ABC.stevenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5526768924178592295.post-28937336750749600622013-11-25T07:26:22.041-08:002013-11-25T07:26:22.041-08:00I tell you from my own experience~preparing is not...I tell you from my own experience~preparing is not for anyone else but for you. You are your very own first responder~no kidding. I shared the two part series on my blog.<br /><br />http://doublenickelfarm.blogspot.com/2012/09/before-president-obama-part-1.html<br /><br />http://doublenickelfarm.blogspot.com/2012/09/before-president-obama-part-2.html<br /><br />No matter how kooky or fringe anyone paints those that prepare, I can say with all sincerity that life happens, and then what? For my family, I can look back and share with everyone...that one can overcome adversity, and redefine a new life, if, they are preparing in some sort or another. It is not about items any more than it is about skills. It is about a person that is ready and willing to adapt with courage in spite of the crisis that is happening.<br /><br />JenniferHumble wifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02823200562312609670noreply@blogger.com