Dear Survivor, “How’s life in the bunker?” My client asked me recently. “Great,” I responded. “Spent time talking about food distribution and network disruption today.” “Just a typical day, right?” He asked. “Exactly.” I responded. Earlier in the day, a colleague and I ran through a list of items our families are prepped for. It was sort of like a “Go, no go,” from Apollo 13 mission control (let’s hope not!). When we got to food he said, “I can’t believe Americans aren’t taking another shutdown more seriously, especially when it comes to food.” (As you know I’m good on the canned … [Read more...]
Forced Unionism Is the Sickness, the Right to Work Is the Cure
In states where employees are forced by government to join unions, the dignity of citizens takes a backseat to power. Union bosses crave the money and power they derive from subjugating their forced members, and politicians enjoy the benefits of catering to the bosses by reaping campaign donations. With backing from their bought-and-paid-for politicians, union bosses believe they can act with impunity. An example of that behavior comes out of the International Association of Fire Fighters, where union bosses siphoned off pension money to their own accounts. The National Right to Work Committee … [Read more...]
The Fundamental Rights of Citizens Are Being Denied
The Great Reset: Bad Ideas Adopted Internationally by the World’s Most Powerful People
At The Spectator, Ben Sixsmith reviews the book COVID-19: The Great Reset, by Klaus Schwab and Thierry Malleret. Sixsmith explains that, not only is the Great Reset real and not some conspiracy theory, but that it is being propagated by some of the richest and most powerful people in the world. He writes: Davos cosmopolitanism manifests itself in an apparent blindness to cultural and historical peculiarities. It also leads to naïve multilateralism. ‘The absolute prerequisite for a proper reset,’ Schwab and Malleret conclude, ‘is greater collaboration and cooperation within and between … [Read more...]
The Man Behind Milton Friedman’s Classic Free to Choose TV Series
Milton Friedman's Free to Choose TV series is, perhaps, the best explanation of the value of free and open economies. Friedman explains the concept of open markets and freedom in a way that every man and woman can relate to. But behind Friedman's appearance was a brave TV station manager from Eire, PA named Bob Chitester. Chitester put Friedman on the air and caused a phenomenon. William McGurn tells the story in The Wall Street Journal: In the era of Bernie Sanders and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, champions of the free-market capitalism may feel beleaguered. Those of a certain age thought … [Read more...]
Is Your Cash Safe? Probably not This Safe
How well are you securing your cash and valuables? Do you have a safe at home? A safe is an obvious choice for convenience, but unless you have serious security, you wouldn't want to leave major wealth sitting unattended while you're at the office or on vacation. You need a better option. The most obvious choice for most is a safe deposit box. That is the route an increasing number of the world's wealthiest are taking. Disasters like the wildfires and hurricanes that have hit the United States in recent years have made securing wealth an urgent endeavor in the minds of many. Benjamin … [Read more...]
Even in Deep Blue States, Firearms Training Courses Are Packed
Even in the Democrat-blue New England states like Rhode Island, Americans are telling their governments "You ain't takin my guns." In fact, at the Newport Rifle Club in Middletown, RI, instructors simply can't offer enough classes to meet all the demand for training. The Newport Daily News reports (abridged): MIDDLETOWN — Interest has been so strong and registration so swift for a February pistol course at the Newport Rifle Club that the club’s chief instructor scheduled an additional class for March. “I wasn’t planning on holding a class in March,” David Balasco said. But the National … [Read more...]
Happy Thanksgiving!
When the pilgrims of the Mayflower landed, many of the men signed the Mayflower Compact, which read: In the name of God, Amen. We whose names are underwritten, the loyal subjects of our dread Sovereign Lord King James, by the Grace of God of Great Britain, France, and Ireland King, Defender of the Faith, etc. Having undertaken for the Glory of God and advancement of the Christian Faith and Honour of our King and Country, a Voyage to plant the First Colony in the Northern Parts of Virginia, do by these presents solemnly and mutually in the presence of God and one of another, Covenant and … [Read more...]
Why I Work for You, and Not the Other Way Around
If you’re a client, you know you matter. We have a relationship. We talk about our families. You matter. In an industry where mega-investment-firms are acquiring medium-sized firms, what tends to get lost in the churn is you, the client—the one making it all work. Integration of your needs into a bigger firm’s desires is like a chicken processing plant, where there’s not much to talk about afterward because the relationship died long ago, and you’re there for the pickin’. Bringing in a new client takes time. It shouldn’t happen with a takeover deal. It takes care. It takes several … [Read more...]
Every Family Should Own at Least One Shotgun: Here Are Three
Every family should own at least one shotgun for home defense. A home defense shotgun should possess specific qualities, including: Easy to use Rugged and reliable Easy-to-find replacement parts/accessories Easy: You want a gun that’s easy to use. If the worst happens and you wake up to trouble in the middle of the night, bleary-eyed and forced to fight, you don’t want to have to think too hard about your home defense shotgun. Rugged: You also don’t want your home defense shotgun breaking or jamming in the middle of a fight. You need a gun that’s rugged and reliable. Parts: … [Read more...]