A new legend
2 years ago
11/30/2009
Ultimate
The Ultimate Right of Force
The ultimate right of force belongs not to government. Rather to the people that enact a government to assist in protecting them.
It has been said that only government has the authority to use deadly force. That is not true. Government may only use that which its' citizens may themselves apply. Acting on behalf of the citizens law enforcement is authorized to use the same force the citizens themselves use for self protection. As with any citizen law enforcement must protect themselves from harm. However, in the case of duly authorized law enforcement personnel they have the additional duty of protecting others from harm when possible. Law enforcement voluntarily put themselves in harms way thereby opening themselves more often to the chance of danger.
The military, likewise, have no more right to self defense than the citizens of this country. As with any citizen people in the armed forces of the United States or any country may only exercise the same rights that the citizens themselves possess.
Who are the police, the FBI, the sheriff, the sailor, the soldier? They are you and I. Our brothers and sisters, our mothers and fathers, our cousins. They grew up in the same house, on the same farm, in the same apartment. They went to public school, private school or maybe they were home schooled just as were those in the next city or town. They saw themselves as the white knight or the men in blue or the last soldier standing in a major battle to protect their loved ones and their way of life. They are indeed our front line. We have asked them to put themselves between us and them. But, they are not the last line. We are.
Many of us have been there and done that. We know some of what they face. That's why we authorize them to protect themselves and us with deadly force. We know, however, that they do not always win the day or are not in the right place at the right time. We know that ultimately it is up to us to protect ourselves.
I, you, we maintain the Ultimate Right of Force.
The ultimate right of force belongs not to government. Rather to the people that enact a government to assist in protecting them.
It has been said that only government has the authority to use deadly force. That is not true. Government may only use that which its' citizens may themselves apply. Acting on behalf of the citizens law enforcement is authorized to use the same force the citizens themselves use for self protection. As with any citizen law enforcement must protect themselves from harm. However, in the case of duly authorized law enforcement personnel they have the additional duty of protecting others from harm when possible. Law enforcement voluntarily put themselves in harms way thereby opening themselves more often to the chance of danger.
The military, likewise, have no more right to self defense than the citizens of this country. As with any citizen people in the armed forces of the United States or any country may only exercise the same rights that the citizens themselves possess.
Who are the police, the FBI, the sheriff, the sailor, the soldier? They are you and I. Our brothers and sisters, our mothers and fathers, our cousins. They grew up in the same house, on the same farm, in the same apartment. They went to public school, private school or maybe they were home schooled just as were those in the next city or town. They saw themselves as the white knight or the men in blue or the last soldier standing in a major battle to protect their loved ones and their way of life. They are indeed our front line. We have asked them to put themselves between us and them. But, they are not the last line. We are.
Many of us have been there and done that. We know some of what they face. That's why we authorize them to protect themselves and us with deadly force. We know, however, that they do not always win the day or are not in the right place at the right time. We know that ultimately it is up to us to protect ourselves.
I, you, we maintain the Ultimate Right of Force.
11/20/2009
Next year
Next year is beginning to look alot like Christmas for the bad little boy.
Coal if were lucky is all we're going to find in the stocking. We're going to need every piece to keep warm.
Vox day is laying an outline for economic doom. He's supported by central banks of europe who are warning that plans need to be made for a total collapse. Peter Schiff and Congressman Ron Paul have become more vociferous of their vision for a Federal Reserve sponsored disaster. People with personal experience in the recent decline of their country point out the parallels.
Congress continues to support spending programs that are larger than any ever envisioned in the past. More bailouts are being considered. The FDIC has no more money. The money in your savings and checking accounts are at risk. The FHA has no more money and presides over tremendous loses from foreclosures that continue to mount. Health Care probably will pass and be signed by our Socialist in Chief this year. Unemployment is above 22% nationwide and appears to be increasing.
If you have money in a 401K or IRA or similiar account be prepared to take it out. When the SHTF the FED and congress are going to take a large portion of it (or all of it) because you are one of the evil dispised RICH. It's happened elsewhere and has been contemplated before in the U.S.
What to do. SAVE EVERY PENNY YOU CAN!!
Cut back on your spending. If you're contemplating a major life changing decision, stop. Think about it again. Then don't do it. If you can move closer to your family do it. Family is going to be extremely important to your wellbeing and theirs. Think about it before you do it!
Where can you stop spending? Do you have a land line and a cell phone? Get rid of one or the other. The new digital broadcast TV is better than cable in quality. Content sucks but, you'll have some tv. Dump the cable or satellite. Do you have any extra items around the house that aren't necessary, sell them. Game players, tv's, DVD's, VHS tapes, books, etc. Sell them.
Store food and water. Dried pinto beans are one of the most versatile. Rice is easy to store. Canned goods are good but must be rotated out before their shelf life ends. Get a book on foraging for food. Put together a survival kit. Most important of all get your mind set for hardship. You are going to have to adapt quickly.
Coal if were lucky is all we're going to find in the stocking. We're going to need every piece to keep warm.
Vox day is laying an outline for economic doom. He's supported by central banks of europe who are warning that plans need to be made for a total collapse. Peter Schiff and Congressman Ron Paul have become more vociferous of their vision for a Federal Reserve sponsored disaster. People with personal experience in the recent decline of their country point out the parallels.
Congress continues to support spending programs that are larger than any ever envisioned in the past. More bailouts are being considered. The FDIC has no more money. The money in your savings and checking accounts are at risk. The FHA has no more money and presides over tremendous loses from foreclosures that continue to mount. Health Care probably will pass and be signed by our Socialist in Chief this year. Unemployment is above 22% nationwide and appears to be increasing.
If you have money in a 401K or IRA or similiar account be prepared to take it out. When the SHTF the FED and congress are going to take a large portion of it (or all of it) because you are one of the evil dispised RICH. It's happened elsewhere and has been contemplated before in the U.S.
What to do. SAVE EVERY PENNY YOU CAN!!
Cut back on your spending. If you're contemplating a major life changing decision, stop. Think about it again. Then don't do it. If you can move closer to your family do it. Family is going to be extremely important to your wellbeing and theirs. Think about it before you do it!
Where can you stop spending? Do you have a land line and a cell phone? Get rid of one or the other. The new digital broadcast TV is better than cable in quality. Content sucks but, you'll have some tv. Dump the cable or satellite. Do you have any extra items around the house that aren't necessary, sell them. Game players, tv's, DVD's, VHS tapes, books, etc. Sell them.
Store food and water. Dried pinto beans are one of the most versatile. Rice is easy to store. Canned goods are good but must be rotated out before their shelf life ends. Get a book on foraging for food. Put together a survival kit. Most important of all get your mind set for hardship. You are going to have to adapt quickly.
11/04/2009
Taking stock
Who do you know? Who do you know locally? It's as good a spot as any to start.
Can you combine your knowledge and abilities with your neighbor? Have you ever been an electrician or plumber or carpenter? What have you done during your life? Can you build or repair an engine or generator? What kind of tools do you have at hand?
Power tools, hand tools wrenches, saws, shovels, etc. allow you to work with machinery or wood or the earth. Your neighbor probably has knowledge and abilities that augment your own. He may have some or many tools that you do not have.
Friends and neighbors often times work together to repair a problem. Some even go into business together to make money.
When you take stock be brutally honest with yourself. Are you a leader or a follower? What are your physical limitations?
Look at yourself. Look around yourself. Look around the neighborhood.
One of the best solutions to government is to not depend on them for anything.
Can you combine your knowledge and abilities with your neighbor? Have you ever been an electrician or plumber or carpenter? What have you done during your life? Can you build or repair an engine or generator? What kind of tools do you have at hand?
Power tools, hand tools wrenches, saws, shovels, etc. allow you to work with machinery or wood or the earth. Your neighbor probably has knowledge and abilities that augment your own. He may have some or many tools that you do not have.
Friends and neighbors often times work together to repair a problem. Some even go into business together to make money.
When you take stock be brutally honest with yourself. Are you a leader or a follower? What are your physical limitations?
Look at yourself. Look around yourself. Look around the neighborhood.
One of the best solutions to government is to not depend on them for anything.
11/03/2009
Global Guerillas
You'll notice that I have Global Guerillas listed as one of the blogs that I visit regularly. I'm particularly interested in the last few days. He has some interesting comments as well as links to other sites.
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