New American Truth

No matter what your justification for being a prepper is, YES, you are a zombie apocalypse prepper.

Centuries ago our forefathers considered it part of being a successful human being to master more than one given area of study. We refer to them today as “renaissance men” because they mastered knowledge and the accompanying practical skills in an area of academics, an area of philosophy/spiritualism, and a physical undertaking (sport or discipline). I submit to you that today’s survivalist must strive to be a “renaissance survivalist.”

One of the things I enjoy doing most as I watch what I consider to be entertaining, is thinking about how some of the key quotes – often used as catch-phrases to promote the movie – can be applied to today’s world in some way. Just for fun, this week I thought I’d take a look at some of my favorite movie quotes from (mostly) recent movies and how I think they might apply to today’s world. Here we go…

Virtually every item listed in this blog falls into the category of “I’d rather have it and not need it than need it and not have it,” so what will your excuse be when you find yourself in need but not properly prepared?

As much as the mainstream media sensationalizes the gun control debate, often demonizing pro-gun supporters, it’s not nearly as sensational to report on citizens who help each other.

Survival is an action or series of acts. It is just staying alive. It’s, at its most basic, the ability to preserve your own life by answering the most basic needs of food, shelter, water, defense and first-aid needs. Preparedness is more of a lifestyle. It’s living in a self-reliant fashion. It’s minimizing your dependence on contemporary conveniences and/or being able to recreate them yourself.

In 2011 the reported (from the government budget office) median household income in the United States was $50,502. There were an estimated 117 million households in the U.S. that year. That means that a total personal income of $5.9 TRILLION dollars was earned. From the same government office we can see that a total of $1.09 TRILLION was taken by the federal government in personal income tax.

No President should have the power to order an assassination without first observing every Constitutional protection an American citizen has. No Attorney General should believe that it’s lawful and legal for a President to order the assassination of an American citizen, without due process, under ANY circumstances.

Let’s recognize reality: survival is all about knowledge, skill and preparedness. You have to have a good balance of all three to survive. The best tools in the world are of no use to you if you don’t know how to use them. The greatest ideas in the world are of no use to you if you don’t have the tools to bring them to fruition.

DECREASE your level of responsibility disability. Become more self-reliant. INCREASE your level of independence. It’s not hard to do although it’s not for the lazy or lethargic. It does require thought and energy and motivation. Hundreds of thousands of people in America today are doing it. What’s holding you back?