DEMCAD's Corner

First Aid Prep From A Dollar Store

2012-03-03T11:21:00.005-08:00

By Reginald Kaigler (DEMCAD)

Once again, survivialism has returned to the mainstream. it's all over the Internet with individuals posting videos on preparing for disaster and there's even TV shows documenting preppers. For those of you who are unaware of the movement, preppers are the new variant of survival-minded people who are prepare for emergencies. During the Cold War, survivialist focused on preparing for a nuclear holocaust, but now preppers are more geared toward social and economic collapse. I'm actually a prime example of what I call an urban prepper. While hundreds of youtubers show off their high-powered rifles and discuss the many scenarios in which they would battle zombies (both figuratively and literally), many of them seem to be lacking in other areas.

Medical. It makes no sense to buy a lot of guns and ammo, while ignoring a need for a good first aid kit. if you're shooting at a looter or drugged-out criminal, he maybe shooting back. And if you get hit, you're going to want to stop the bleeding and prevent infection. Like many people, I have bought per-packaged first aid kits, but they're never the best. You can build your own kits that are more comprehensive at a very reasonable price. I buy many of my supplies at Dollar Tree.

Every item in the store is one dollar or less. Last week, I bought a pack of super clue to use to close open wounds. I also grabbed a box filled with 50 alcohol cleansing pads for one buck. This can be used to clean cuts. I also recommend rubbing alcohol and hydrogen peroxide to kill germs and prevent infection. I added triple antibiotic ointment to help deal with scraps, cuts and burns.

I even grabbed some anti-diarrhea pills. I remember reading that diarrhea one of the worst killers in the world. In third world countries, it claims countless lives and in a disaster situation, there's nothing that would prevent Americans from sharing the same fate. In 2009, the World Health Organization released a report that found diarrhea to be the second greatest child killer in the world.

"In the developing world, 24,000 children under the age of five die every day from preventable causes like diarrhea contracted from unclean water," said Caryl M. Stern, President and CEO, the U.S. Fund for UNICEF.

The problem is that if the power grid goes down for a few months, it would compromise the water systems across the country. Since many homes in urban and suburban areas rely on electric water pumps to receive their water, a power failure could left them without a fresh supply of water. This situation would let many people to drinking unsafe water sources, which would allow bacteria to spread. This would led to sicknesses that will kill.

So going to a dollar store could save your life. You can buy tuba-wear for a buck, back pain pads for a buck and lots of soap.

WHO Report

Why Am I Not Voting in 2012?

2012-02-24T11:34:00.007-08:00

By Reginald Kaigler (DEMCAD)

A disappointed viewership was upset that I said that I wasn't going to vote this year. I was stating on blogtv that it was essentially pointless. The viewer sent me an e-mail questioning whether I was even registered to vote, how I could not vote if I'm a constitutionalists. However, I'm also a pragmatist and this is my response.

The U.S. government only follows the U.S. constitution when in suits them. Nevertheless, I am registered to vote. And Yes, I have voted before. I voted for McCain, the low life who co-signed the National Defense Authorization Act. The same act that allows the military to turn America into a battlefield and detain citizens without a charge, trial or any evidence. Of course, Obama signed this disgraceful piece of legislation. So, no, I will not be voting. I simply don't see a point.

Time and time again, leaders in both the Republican and Democratic parties have lied to the American people. They have continued to support unconstitutional legislation (e.g. Patriot Act, Military Commissions Act, National Defense Authorization) aimed at stripping our civil liberties and basic rights. Both parties have continued to support criminals on Wall Street, banker bailouts and unnecessary wars (Iraq, Afghanistan, Libya, Pakistan bombing, Yemen bombing).

You say that "this is the most important election of our lifetime." Isn't every scam of an election supposedly the most important of our lifetime. And yet, they are always the same. Candidate make promises, one wins the race and when he gets into office, they break almost every promise. Remember when Obama said he was going to close Guantanamo Bay? he lied about that, lied about the one year withdrawal from Iraq, illegally bombed Yemen, Pakistan and Libya, escalated the Afghan War and protected Bush torturers. And he's not the only liar.

Bush claimed that U.S. shouldn't try to police the world and what did he do, he started two unnecessary wars and lied his ass off about weapons of mass destruction. He dramatically expanded the size of government and accelerated the national debt. Obama has just continued the foolishness.

You also say that if I'm a constitutionalists, I would vote. Well, to be honest, if Thomas Jefferson were alive and saw what this government were doing, I doubt he would be concerned about voting.

After all, isn't he the guy who said,

"The tree of liberty must be refreshed from time to time with the blood of patriots and tyrants. It is its natural manure."

Anyway, don't you see the scam. People are allowed to vote because it gives them the illusion that they have a say in things. They don't. Remember when Congress was considering the bailout and the overwhelm numbers of Americans called their Congressperson's office and pledged for them to not give their tax money to bankers? What did Congress do?

So sure, Obama is going to try to take away my rights in his second term, but there's plenty of reason to think the GOP nominee will do so as well. Romney and Newt have made anti-gun statements and Santorum is barely better. And as far as Ron Paul, the man is the only non-corporatist, non neo-con candidate and was out right cheated in Maine. The race was close and there simply stopped counting the votes. They had clear discrepancies in the voting from various districts.

Maybe Stalin was right (if he said this.)

"The people who cast the votes decide nothing. The people who count the votes decide everything."

The fact of the matter is that none of the candidates have made a commitment to cut the budget, end the warmongering and stop the banker bailouts. They are all getting money from Goldman Sachs and the criminals on Wall Street. So as disappointed as you are in me, it doesn't even come close to the disappointment I have for this corrupt system.

So what do you think? Should we bother voting in 2012?

I've heard people argue that we should vote for Ron Paul to prevent World War 3, but I think Maine proves that the GOP will make sure he never gets the nomination. If you think I'm wrong, tell me why?

Illusion of Recovery! US War w Iran '3 yrs. Away'?

2012-02-24T01:05:00.007-08:00

By Reginald Kaigler (DEMCAD)

Will the lunatics bring us to war, again? Col. Wilkerson thinks the U.S. government could be less than two years away from war with Iran and I think he's right. I think the U.S. will hit Iran's ally, Syria, before they make their move. Please watch the Colonel's interview on RT in the video above.

The Economy

I had a snack with two friends at a restaurant and they insisted that the economy was on the upswing. They were convinced that "it is coming back." Nevermind, the fact that there are still 46.2 million Americans on food stamps and millions are being forced out of the labor force.

It was odd, because they didn't seen to be doing any better than they were one year ago. I'm barely doing better. But despite the reality, people want to better in the comfortable lies. Perhaps, I'm wrong. Maybe the economy really is improving. never the Baltic Dry Index showing a collapse in global shipping demand. Maybe things are getting better.

Anyway, a new report is showing that 67% of Detroit children live in high poverty areas. Not just poor areas. High poverty areas. In Cleveland, 57% of children live in high poverty. In 2010, 341,000 Michigan children in high-poverty communities. this is a 57% increase over the last decade.

Rogue Senator?

I admit that by this point, I'm pretty cynical about Washington D.C. and politicians in general. However, maybe Coburn is different (at least when it comes to the debt.)

Senator Tom Coburn (from Oklahoma) took no prisoners when addressing the debt crisis here in America. His honesty was shocking. "Any politician that says he won't touch your medicare is lying."

His passion is refreshing. "I don't want to be civil if our country is going to crash onto the rocks." Watch for yourself and tell me what you think.

Dr. Lee Warren

Youtuber BigDAD06 interviewed that always-frank and enlightening Dr. Lee Warren about war and the U.S. economy. If you want a breakdown of what's really happening. I highly recommend it.

Part One

Part Two

Iran Strikes Back!

2012-02-20T14:26:00.000-08:00

A viewer pointed out a wonderful segment on 60 Minutes about a jobs program for the long term unemployed. I think it's inspiring. meanwhile, Iran is fighting back. As a result, the WTI oil price has hit 105 dollars. The Persian nation has cut off oil sells to the UK and France in response to EU sanctions. Iran has also harden its security of its nuclear sites.

Europe, Ron Paul, 9/11 and Alaska.

2012-02-18T11:42:00.001-08:00

I came across a report on poverty in America. I think it tells the story that the stock market can't tell you.

Ron Paul, Rigged Elections, 9/11 and Alaska.

A viewer's e-mail.

"After watching MANY videos on 9/11, I believe it to be an inside job that facilitated the cooperation of the American people to agree to going to War. I truly believe that ALL the Wars we have fought have been for greed. I know that the US has set up these dictatorships and I agree with Dr. Ron Paul on most of his political ideas....also, YES about Ben Laden. I am 64 years old...I can remember when Ben Laden, and Saddam Hussein were written about favorably by the Media, as well as other dictators who are now being overthrown and murdered. They were educated in the US, Guests in the White House and supported by past Presidential Administrations as well as "gifted" with massive foreign aid.

As I said, I am 64, and also, I am a wrinkled white old lady, but I agree with you 100%. I live in Alaska also. I think that BHO has already lost this coming election...he will probably step down...if he can swallow his enormous pride...and the Dems will run Hilary!! Hey, I just wanted to thank you for all the info you are putting out on your Blog and through videos. I'm enjoying your comments. I hope it's waking some people up. I wish Allen West was running...I would vote for him in a heartbeat!! How about Allen West and Rand Paul on a ticket??? Now, THAT would be a chance for America!!"

First of all, if you want to read a solid case against the government's official story about 9/11, I recommend you look at Michael Ruppert's Crossing the Rubicon. A lot of my new viewers don't know this, but I spent 19 months in Ketchikan, Alaska helping high school students apply for scholarships, apprenticeships and college as an AmeriCorps VISTA. I also visited Anchorage for one week, so I can tell you guys that Alaska has some great people up there. I wanted to go back someday.

And yes, the U.S. used to back Saddam. heck, we were working with Gaddafi until he started to threaten the dominance of the U.S. dollar.

Regarding, the elections, the GOP will never let Ron Paul win. And I mean that literally. In Maine, Ron Paul was less than 200 votes behind Mitt Romney when the GOP stopped counting the votes. They had only counted 84% of the votes. Mitt Romney was declared the winner leading Ron Paul by 194 votes out of 5,585 cast.

They even refused to count votes in two counties and witnesses have come forward saying that the official GOP count did not match the count read out loud at varies locations. Simply out, this is a clear example of out right fraud in U.S. elections.

Maine Caucus 2012: GOP To Recount Votes After Ron Paul Supporters Allege Bias

Europe

Before I go, I have to provide you an update on Europe.

I think European Parliament member Daniel Hannan said it best. "Things are bad in Europe. the Greek economy is in collapse.....All the options from here are bad, I am afraid". Not only is he right about so many corrupt Europeans willing to support this failing system because they have too much invested in it, but I think this nightmare is going to lead to a total breakdown. This is how wars begin. Everyone talking about war in the Middle East, but most I remember you that the Europeans started both World Wars. Don't get me wrong, I love my Europeans viewers, but this is a reality that none of us can ignore.

Can Christians Use Deadly Force For Defense?

2012-02-13T08:30:00.000-08:00

By Reginald Kaigler (DEMCAD)

I was doing a live show on blog tonight and a caller brought up the idea of using a firearm for non-lethal self-defense. He mentioned his believes in Christianity and concluded that he could not kill as a devoted believer in Christ. Let me say upfront that I am not a Christian. I am not religious, but I think it is important to consider interpretation when following any set of documents.

For example, when the Bible states "Thous Shall not kill." In the translation of the word kill, did the original word mean kill or murder. "Kill" means to take life. But Murder implies premeditation. A lot of times, things are lost in the translation, especially context.

Nevertheless, I rejected his idea of firing a warning shot in his home, but there was no way of knowing where the bullet would go. He painted a scenario where he would find an intruder breaking into his home and he would fire a warning shot through a window. The problem is that the bullet may hit a neighbor. Moreover, I think it's unwise to carry a lethal weapon when you don't have the intend to use it for deadly force.

Let me make myself clear. I'm not looking for a shootout or to kill anyone. However, if I have to choose between living or dying, I choose living. My suggestion to this man was that he should research the translations of the bible and find out what kill was really suppose to mean. He should also consider non-lethal weapons such as pepper spray and a stun gun. He may even want to research rubber bullets. But even they can kill.

Ultimately, if you are a believer in God, I think you have to give assume that God has common sense and would understand why you defended yourself and family from harm. Do you really really think God would prefer a man raping a mother and daughter and killing the entire family to a husband (and father) defending his home?

I'll read some of your messages and reply.

A FACEBOOK USER writes,

"I live in a urban area 40 miles outside of DC. Believe me, I have the ability and mind-set to defend my home and family.

Reg, I have read several survival books stating that the cities will empty out and burn WTSHTF. However, I tend to differ with the writers. History is full of examples of the country side flocking to the cities to seek protection and food (e.g. - The collapse of the Argentine economy in 2001, The Europe during the wars and plague). Your thoughts?"

The problem is that we have never had 7 billion people on the planet with most of them not knowing how to grow food and virtually all of them getting their food from outside of their local areas. I think there will be a massive exodus to the suburbs. But I'm staying put right in my home. I think there will be a lot of danger in traveling into areas you are not welcomed.

Samuel L. Jackson: I Voted for Obama BECAUSE HE'S BLACK

2012-02-12T08:55:00.000-08:00

By Reginald Kaigler (DEMCAD)

Movie Star Samuel L. Jackson said he voted for Obama because he's black and didn't care about Obama's message.

Frankly, there's millions of black people who did the same. Unfortunately, most black aren't rich celebrities, so when the consequences of Obama's failed policies kick in, they will feel all of the pain.

"When it comes down to it, they wouldn't have elected a [bleep]. Because, what's a [bleep]? A [bleep] is scary. Obama ain't scary at all. [Bleeps] don't have beers at the White House. [Bleeps] don't let some white dude, while you in the middle of a speech, call [him] a liar. A [bleep] would have stopped the meeting right there and said, ‘Who the [bleep] said that?' I hope Obama gets scary in the next four years, 'cuz he ain't gotta worry about getting re-elected."

For the record, I think Obama is scary right now. But Jackson may get his wish.

Since Obama has been in office, he has has supported banker bailouts, appointed tax cheats (like Tim Geithner), passed a failed stimulus package, recklessly expanded the war in Afghanistan, taken years to wind down the Iraq War, illegally bombed middle eastern countries (like Libya, Pakistan and Yemen,) signed the extention of the Patriot Act, signed the unconstitutional NDAA (which allows the military to detain people without a trial of charges), created a corrupt government takeover of healthcare

But hey, at least Obama killed a dead man. Bin Laden was reported to be dead in 2001, but the U.S. military claims they killed him in 2011 and quickly throws the body away before anyone can examine it. This is laughable. President Barack Obama is an utter failure and if we ignore that reality, we deserve what we get. Black people shouldn't bitch about the unemployment and injustice if we continue to support an evil empire that perpetuates it.

The empire hasn't changed. It's just in black face and we're eating it up like a bunch of dumb-asses. Jackson, you are a great actor, but you have to be smarter than this. You can't stand behind injustice just because it's presenting itself in black face.

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Government Confiscates Doomsday Prepper's GUNS!

2012-02-10T20:55:00.000-08:00

***SHOCKER***
One of the featured personalities of National Geographic's documentary series Doomsday Preppers, has lost his right to own firearms. After making a joke about suicide with his cardiologist, David Sarti has forcibly taken to a hospital and declared "mentally defective." The government confiscated his firearms. He now has no avenue for reversing the decision and has declared his preps to be over. He now believes that there is no point in prepping since he no longer has a means of self defense.

"I figure if the poop hits the fan, I'll be dead. I can't run. I can't defend myself."

The saddest part is that after being on television and displaying his extensive emergency preparation, he is now in a position where he can't do the things he loves most. Now as many of you know, I was very critical of the show. I thought it presented preppers in a negative light. And there's no evidence that the show lead to this most unfortunate development. However, I can't help but wonder if his doctor saw this show. Maybe I'm being unreasonable, but I think this guy may have been unfairly targeted. Or maybe there is something that he isn't telling us?

CORRECTION: It looks like the show had nothing to do with his problem. And there was more than one doctor that considered him to be a danger.

Tell me what you think. Is Doomsday Preppers good for the community?

David Sarti is a popular youtuber under the name Dsarti.

DOOMSDAY Preppers

2012-01-29T08:25:00.001-08:00

By Reginald Kaigler (DEMCAD)

I watched a preview for National Geographics' new documentary series "Doomsday Preppers" and I couldn't help by wonder what most people are going to think of the prepper community after seeing this goofy show. Am I the only one who thinks that the preview makes preppers look at a bunch of wackos?

First of all, the title implies that preppers are nutjobs waiting for the end of the world. Second, they had the REM song "It's the End of the World as We Know It" as one guy admits that the extent of his preps are "insane." Third, the show sends the wrong message. Now maybe that guy was taken out of context, but most people won't see the actual show, they'll just see the preview featuring an array of eccentric characters looking silly.

Let's be honest, this series is a reality TV show. And like all reality TV shows, it focuses on the most eccentric and extreme. TV networks want entertainment value, which doesn't always translate into a sensible portrayal of a group. I understand that National Geographic is trying to tap into a social phenomenon, but showing a bunch of preppers in gas masks and tactical gear is not in the prepper community's best interest. This show will make most causal viewers laugh and look at preparing for an emergency as a trait of a strange individual.

I don't know why the participants joined this show, but I respect their efforts to prepare for emergencies. They are more advanced in their prepping than I am. I think the problem is that show will likely turn more people off to prepping than encourage them. In a country where the masses are willing to support two corrupt political parties would betray the citizens and offer nothing but an array of empty personalities, perception is very important.

If we want to encourage more Americans to prepare, we need to speak from a place where we can be taken seriously. There's nothing wrong with running emergency drills with your family, but is that the first image you want non-preppers to see?

Maybe I'm just being paranoid, but Fox Cable Networks owns 75% of National Geographic, so I think we have to be very mindful who controls the images that are put forth to represent us. The mainstream media rarely presents things in a manner that makes preppers, gun owners and survivalist look good.

In the preview below, there's a point where a friendly middle-aged woman raises her glass for a toast. The guest raise their drinks and she says, "Here's to the end of the world!" I'm sure it was taken out of context and she maybe have been kidding, but that's the point. If you want the preview, you get a presentation that makes preppers look crazy.

Why did Fox insist on adding the word DOOMSDAY to "Preppers"? Most preppers aren't preparing for doomsday, they are doing what squirrels and other animals do naturally. They simply prepare for a time when resources are harder to find. It's common sense.

It's not just what you do, it's how you do it.

I'm going to leave you with two links to a classic episode of "The Cosby Show." In nine minutes you'll see a great example of bad presentation and some wise words from Clif.
Part 1
Part 2

But maybe I'm wrong about "Doomsday Preppers". Maybe the good will help a lot of people and if that is the case and I would very pleased. What do you think about the preview?

SHTF: FIGHT or DIE!

2012-01-26T18:42:00.001-08:00

By Reginald Kaigler (DEMCAD)

Fight or Flight!

For the last three years, I've been actively researching and engaging in the prepper lifestyle. After the financial collapse of 2008, I decided that I need to start preparing for the very real possibility that the U.S. economic system could collapse.

This meant that I would buy my first firearm (Mossberg 500) for self defense, start storing food (and water) and develop my skills. I've practice safely starting camp fires, while studying various aspects of emergency prepping. I've practice shooting with my Glock 21 (pistol), Mossberg 500, (12 gauge pump action shotgun), Marlin 22 long rifle, Mossberg ATR (20-06 bolt action rifle) and AKM (magazine fed-rifle).

Now, I am in no way a tough guy. I don't claim to be an expert. I'm not a survivalist. I'm just a regular guy who is doing what I have to do to survive. I have a very low income and I've decided to make prepping for emergencies a significant part of my life.

Recently, I came across a video by youtuber BigDad06 entitled "RESIST." In this video, the commentator (who I've spoken with on numerous occasions) argued that his experience and human history shows that when approached by a threat, you a always be off if you fight back. I won't go into details, because I want you to watch the video. It is extraordinary. But I will say this, I have made a conscious decision to fight back. Even if I don't have a weapon. i would rather died where I stand than let a criminal take me away (like the Nazis did with the Jews.) The choice is really simple. if you surrender, the enemy can do whatever he wants. So the choice is FIGHT or DIE!

Check out Bigdad06 and yours truly discussing our outlook for 2012.

Tip of the Day:

If the SHTF, you can prevent infection and injury by wearing elbow and knee pads under your clothes and storing alcohol and hydrogen peroxide to cut wounds.

EU Put Oil Embargo on Iran! Gas Prices Are Hurting Us

2012-01-24T05:16:00.000-08:00

By Reginald Kaigler (DEMCAD)

Remember that January 23rd date I warned you about? Well, diplomats of the European Union meet on that critical day and decided not only freeze the assets of Iran's central bank, but place an embargo on Iran's oil. Many southern European countries buy oil from Iran. Iran's top exports are China (20%), Japan (17%), India (16%), Italy (10%) and South Korea (9%). The EU claims that they are doing this to stop Iran's nuclear program, but I think it's clear that Iran is being backed into a corner. If Iran responds by closing the Straits of Hormuz, the price of oil is going to shoot up to the moon.

I'm embarrassed to admit that today I was walking through the Mott neighborhood with plastic gas can. My van has ran out of gas and I couldn't even get to out of my driveway. After collecting my quarters, dimes and nickels, I bought $5.30 worth of gas. When I arrived at my house, the 1.5 gallons wasn't even enough to get that big van going. It's plenty funny, but kinda pathetic.

I think I'm going to stop paying insurance and stop driving. The insurance company claimed that the reason why no-fault insurance increased by 30% is because of the number of new claims in my zip code. But it's bizarre, because everywhere I go, I keep seeing the number 30 pop up. The water company in my hometown of Flint, Michigan recently warned us that the price would be going up by 30%. I've also noticed that a lot of the food items have increased by about 30% in the last year.

If there's a war with Iran, I think we're going to see gas prices hit an average of $5 per gallon. It's already hovering around 3.50 (3.35-3.60) in economically depressed Flint, Michigan. This is going to end very badly.

Is the S&#t About To Hit The Fan?

2012-01-22T19:54:00.000-08:00

By Reginald Kaigler (DEMCAD)

Here's two dates I'm looking at.

JANUARY 23rd
European Union Diplomats are meeting to discuss the possibility of putting an embargo on Iranian oil. If this happens, this will be an act of war. Greece, Italy and Spain buy oil from Iran, so will they have enough pull to sway the rest of the EU? The Iranians could respond to this event by shutting down traffic in the Strait of Hormuz. This would devastate the world oil market. Will this lead to war? Or will Iran back off? Either way, I'll be watching.

MARCH 20th
Zerohedge is reporting that if Greece can't come up with the cash to make the bond payment on March 20th, it'll default on its debt. But how will this affect the rest of the EU?

Fitch Says Greece Will Default By March 20 Bond Payment

EU Diplomats To Meet On Iran Sanctions Jan. 23

Bye! Bye Rick!

2012-01-21T17:01:00.000-08:00

By Reginald Kaigler (DEMCAD)

Rick Perry is out! I was wrong! At this point, it looks like there's only five candidates left: Romney, Paul, Obama, Santorum and Newt. Four out of the remaining five candidates are neo con (fake conservatives who favor extreme U.S. intervention across the world in hopes of controlling the planet) and corporatist (banker bailout-loving supporters of corporate power dominating Washington).

Ron Paul is the odd man out. Newt Gingrich just won South Carolina and Romney is leading in Florida. In a nut shell, the remaining candidates are completely untrustworthy. The Republicans don't even have a strong record of protecting gun rights. Only Ron Paul scored an A or better from the Gun Owners of America. The rest are embarrassing. This is why I'm not voting in 2012.

SOPA: UnAmerican and Unnecessary!

2012-01-18T10:02:00.001-08:00

By Reginald Kaigler (DEMCAD)

On January 18th, websites all over the world including Google, Reddit and Craigslist are going dark in protest over the unconstitutional and eerily Orwellian SOPA (Stop Online Piracy Act). The record companies and movie studios are supporting this bill in a desperate attempt to stop people from illegally downloading copyright material (movies and music) from the Internet. They claim that online piracy is killing there business. I'll address this line of silliness later in the article.

The bill is being supported by Congress members because it would give the government the ability to order ISPs (Internet Service Providers) to block certain websites that are thought to be piracy hubs. The problem is that there is nothing stopping the government from blocking sites for other reasons such as political opinion.

This is just the latest example of Congress trying to grab more power. Fortunately, video gamers and Internet citizens have turned on the pressure and forced the Washington politicians to reconsider. I fully support the protest against this authoritarian bill.

Regarding the movie studios and record companies, it's foolish to assume that you can legislate your way to economic success. This reminds me of the the record companies attempt to sue their way back into business in the early 2000s. Yes, online piracy exploded with Napster and other peer to peer file sharing networks, but that's because the demand was there. In the later 90s, record companies started to put out terrible bubble gum pop music. They also made it a common practice to release hallow, overpriced albums. No one wanted to pay 18 bucks for 13 tracks with only three or four good songs.

The movie industry is suffering because they are making too many crappy movies and charging too much. Do you really want to risk paying 10 bucks for a mediocre movies and spend a small fortunate on low end snacks. Three bucks for soda? Really? Why pay 20 bucks for a movie exercise that including rude audiences and cellphones. I remember watching a PG-13 movie "The Bourne Supremacy" and being forced to hear a baby cry for a 30 minutes. Some lady thought it made since to being a baby into the theater. This was a noon showing. The movie going exercise is terrible.

The prices are always going up, which means less people will gamble on most movies and the attendance will drop. In 2011, movie attendance hit a 16 year low.

Here's how they can fix the problem.

1. Improve the Movie going Experience
The studios need to set standards for movie exhibitors, kick assholes out of the theater, ban anyone under 10 from seeing a PG-13 movie, ban cellphone usage, start serving good food at an affordable price. If we have to deal with obnoxious people, why can;'t we have a beer and gourmet pizza while we laugh at the slashed people in the front roll. One way or another, make it fun.

2. Lower the Budgets and Improve the Scripts
Sorry, but most of these $100 million movies don't need $100 million dollar budgets. A lot of them are terrible to begin with.

3. Lower the Ticket Price
If you get more people in the theaters, you will make more money. When tickets only cost 5 or 6 bucks, I would watch two matinees in a roll. Now, I don't even want to see one 8 dollar movie unless the reviews are extremely good. And I definitely go less.

4. Offer More Options
A lot of people pirate movies because it's convenient. Unless, we're talking about "The Dark Knight Rises", we don't have to wait the movie in theaters. Allow us to rent the movie via online service for 5 bucks after three weeks in the theater. This will allow us to watch new movies at home.

Movie Attendance Linked to Theater Experience, Increased Competition for Consumer Time, According to PA Consulting Group Survey

Box-Office Bust: Movie Attendance Hits 16-Year Low

Rick Perry Will Be the Nominee

2012-01-07T15:30:00.000-08:00

By Reginald Kaigler (DEMCAD)

Who will win the 2012 General Election?

In my opinion, someone who represents the best interest of the banking elite. The so called too-big-to-fail banks. This candidate will receive millions of dollars from JP Morgan Chase, Bank of America, UBS, Citigroup and Goldman Sachs. This person maybe a Republican or Democrat, but he will not act in your best interest. That is the reality of American politics. Or at least, that is how I perceive American politics, so rest assure that my analysis is not bias in favor of any political party.

Let's talk about who will win the nomination and why?

Traditionally, the GOP nominates the next guy in line. This would most certainly be former Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney. However, there is a problem. He's not a conservative or even a moderate conservative. He's not even a liberation. He's not much of anything at all. Not only has he conveniently reversed his positions on issues such as gun rights, abortion and Obamacare, but he has failed to stand his ground on much of anything.

McCain wasn't a conservative either and he became the nominee because he was the next guy in line and he meet a basic criteria. Therein lies the problem for Mitt Romney, his failure to stand for anything substantial may have disqualified him from being the nominee.

To be perfectly clear, after winning Iowa, Romney is in a strong position and the GOP nomination is his to lose. However, I think my prediction that Rick Perry will win the nomination is still plausible. Despite his embarrassing performances during debates, I think he is likely to be the nominee. Sure he considered quitting after his Iowa lost, but McCain's comapign was dead in early 2008 and Newt's was on life support late last year. Why do I think Rick perry will be the nominee.

Because he fits the GOP criteria. Unfortunately, the criteria doesn't require honesty and intelligence (as former President George W. Bush has proven). Nor does the Democratic nomination for that matter (i.e. President Barack Obama). Sure Obama taught at Harvard, but he can barely speech without a teleprompter and he once claimed to have visited 57 states.

Anyway, GOP nominees generally have to might a criteria
1. Executive Record (Governor, Military -- George W. Bush was the Governor of Texas, McCain was a war veteran, etc.)
2. No Successful Business Record (I'm not kidding! McCain was never a businessman, George W. Bush ran oil companies into the ground, but at least Reagan was an actor who generated his own income. Presidential nominees from both parties rarely have any useful business experience and Romney obviously does. The power elite want personalities in the White House that they can control)
3. Appeal to Most or All branches in the Party
(A nominee doesn't have to be everyone favorite, but the fiscal conservatives, neo cons and social conservatives must be able to tolerate the nominee)

Romney fails to meet the requirements for both 2 and 3. Rick Perry meets all three requirements. Ron Paul's libertarians probably won't generate enough numbers to overcome the mountain of neo con craziness in the GOP. The establishment is terrified of this guy.

So why not Santorum, he's not very personable and will scare moderates away with his extreme take on social conservatism. It's not always what you say, but how you say it. And losing his last u.S. Senate race by more than 18% in Pennyslvannia won't help.

What about Newt Gingrich? Well, he has more baggage than a 747.

Back to Rick Perry. Simply put, they don't invite you to Bilderberg for nothing. So I still see Perry as the nominee.

SOUTH CAROLINA
Here's how, Huntsman does well in NH, splitting the moderate voter and hurting Romney in South Carolina. Santorum fades and his voters go to Perry. The elites leak details about Newt's ugly past and he continues to decline, conservative move to Perry.

Perry surpasses Newt and finishes (1st or 2nd) in South Carolina. I think he will win. (I'm either a psychic or crazy)

FLORIDA
Perry and Romney will battle in Florida. Huntsman will pull votes away from Romney, Santorum and Newt will pull votes away from Perry. Romney will win.

SUPER TUESDAY
Santorum drops out after another poor showing. Newt is toast. It's a two-man race. By this point, Perry maybe performing better at debates and he will have enough support from the Tea Party, neo cons, social conservatives and fiscal hawks to overcome Mitt Romney.

Perry is a snake and liar, so he'll match up well with pathological liar Obama in November. Do I care who wins? You should already know the answer.

Americans Shopping Until They DROP -- DEAD?!

2012-01-03T11:00:00.000-08:00

Message from a Youtube Viewer,

"I am in no way disagreeing with you about the unemployment figures but four days before Christmas, I was near Atlanta,Ga and saw a massive traffic jam. People were out shopping for bargains I guess. I wondered, where is all that money going? There were a lot of people on the roads and it took me almost three hours to get out of that traffic jam to get home."

By Reginald Kaigler (DEMCAD)

Well, you are right. A lot of people were shopping for the holidays. But how many of them were using credit cards? How many of them were spending their last penny on useless electronics from third world countries?

As many of us know, low income Americans will shop for electronics and toys with their last dollar. But don't forget, just because people are buying crap, that doesn't mean that they are doing well. Americans will shop until they are absolutely penny-less. In fact, it's the insanity of overspending and debt that has led the country down the path of destruction in first place.

I know people who are over 25 years old, live with their parents, but unlike me, they have children. Many of these people have several children living in their home. They maybe living with a girlfriend who also have children. Some families consist of...

Three Adults.
Four Children.

Only one of them has a full-time job. The mom maybe an office manager. The son may work at a retail store and his girlfriend maybe unemployed. Or maybe both the son and the girlfriend are unemployment. Yet, they sent all of their money on Christmas gifts and they're currently behind on all of their bills. No food storage. Barely any food in the house.

Now, although, this sounds ridiculous, it is not uncommon. And my fear is that when the economy implodes, a lot of people will be stuck in a vulnerable situation. People will not have food storage to feed all of the mouths that they have created. They won't have fresh water for their children. All of these guys with 5 or more kids by 4 or more women will realize that their modest child support payments won't cover much of anything. The poor single mothers with 3 or more kids will be suffer more than anyone.

America is in for a shocker. After decades of enabling irresponsible individuals to create kids that they have no means of taking care of it, we will face a situation where the government will not be able to help. Keep this in mind, while the average family spend 500 to 600 bucks on gifts, most Americans can even afford a $1,000 emergency. According to the National Foundation for Credit Counseling, only 36% of the 2,7000 Americans survey, said they would use their rainy day funds for an emergency.

"It's alarming... For consumers who live paycheck to paycheck -- having spent tomorrow's money -- an unplanned expense can truly put them in financial distress,"

Spokeswoman Gail Cunningham said.

Alarming, indeed. But at least their children received that XBOX 360 or Playstation 3, this Christmas! Let's hope this country doesn't face any type of crisis this year or millions of people will be left unprepared.

Most Americans can't afford a $1,000 emergency expense

SHTF Rifle Matchup: ATR (308) vs AKM (7.62x39)

2011-12-14T18:36:00.000-08:00

308

AKM

By Reginald Kaigler (DEMCAD)

Here's a pretty interesting question from a viewer on my Youtube channel:

DEMCAD, I have a question about my next gun purchase. I want to get either a Mossberg 100 ATR (308), or a Wasr 7.62x39. If everything did hit the fan say next year, what would be the best one of these two to get?

I'm not qualified to answer that. I'm not a survivalist, nor have I pretended to be an expert. But I will attempt to describe my thinking.

It depends on your situation and what you want to use it for. 308 is a caliber that the U.S. military uses so it should be easier to find. However, you shouldn't expect to find ammo during a SHTF situation. Since I live in an urban area, I value FIREPOWER over ACCURACY.

After all, if you're in the city or suburbans, any fight you will get into will be probably be short or medium range. The 308 would be a great sniper weapon, but you're not likely to be using a sniper rifle in an emergency situation. At least not if you're in a city. So I would prefer the AK, because of it's 30 round magazine. The ATR will limit you to 5 rounds or less. Plus, the bolt action will slow down your response time and there's no detachable magazines for a reload. If I were in the country, hunting and shooting range would be a higher priorities, so I would consider the 308.

So here's how I would view the matchup.

Urban: AK definitely

Suburban: AK probably, ATR maybe

Rural: ATR probably, AK maybe

Oathkeepers Retract Cannery RAID Story!

2011-12-12T20:52:00.000-08:00

By Reginald Kaigler (DEMCAD)

Information is one of the most powerful tools of the 21st Century. It is as important as gas and electricity and any currency. So when people spread false information or unconfirmed information, it must be taken seriously. Recently, the Oathkeepers published a scary story claiming that federal agents raided a Mormon food cannery in Tennessee, demanding a list of their customers who were storing food.

Now as many of you know, the Oathkeepers is an organization of former (and current) law enforcement and military personnel claiming to uphold the constitution. When the story broke, it spread across the Internet like wild fire and ended up on the Alex Jones show.

The President of the Tennessee Oathkeepers Rand Cardwell wrote,

“A fellow veteran contacted me concerning a new and disturbing development. He had been utilizing a Mormon cannery near his home to purchase bulk food supplies. The man that manages the facility related to him that federal agents had visited the facility and demanded a list of individuals that had been purchasing bulk food. (from Oathkeeper Rand Cardwell

Let's see. He acquired the information from a man who heard it from another guy. What is the definition of hearsay?

unverified, unofficial information gained or acquired from another and not part of one's direct knowledge (from Dictionary.com)

Yep, that's hearsay. This was there only piece of intel and it was second hand. There was no information on which federal agency raided the cannery, who was the primary source, who the secondary source, which cannery was raided? Nothing. Just hearsay. So predicatively, the oathkeepers were forced to withdraw the story, claiming that a witness changed his or her story.

This is the type of crap that will discredit people very quickly. There was no secondary source confirming the intel and the primary source was questionable to begin with. If preppers (people who prepare for emergencies) want to convince people that their cause is sensible, they have to make sure that they protect their credibility. And that can;t happen if they jump on every unconfirmed story that comes down the pipe. Because in our world, information is more important than ever before.

STHF analysis of Oathkeeprs story

Oathkeepers Retract Story

JUSTICE or BACKLASH: Sent MF Global's Corzine to PRISON!!!

2011-12-08T16:40:00.000-08:00

By Reginald Kaigler (DEMCAD)

Ex-CEO of Goldman Sachs, Jon Corzine, claimed that he was stunned when he learned that his brokerage firm (MF Global) didn't have their customers' money. But it was his company. How in the hell could he not know that people were stealing hundreds of millions dollars from their customers. These guys were leveraged 40 to 1. Which in plain English means that they were betting 40 dollars when all they had was one buck. So naturally, when another European crisis popped up, MF Global was toast. And since they used their customers' money, they were left holding the bag.

“There were an extraordinary number of transactions during MF Global’s last few days, and I do not know, for example, whether there were operational errors at MF Global or elsewhere, or whether banks and counterparties have held onto funds that should rightfully have been returned to MF Global,” Corzine claimed.

Really? So either he is a crook or incompetent. Either way, he needs to be held accountable. But I doubt anyone was able to do anything with the money with him knowing. I know this lady who worked at a tax preparation store. Some money disappeared and the manager made everyone pay $20 bucks out of their own pocket to cover the lose. Even though she didn't steal anything, she had to pay.

When I was for a small bail bonds company, 15 bucks was missing from the safe. the boss showed me the receipt and I desperately search the office for the money only to discover that he took the money out of the safe. he was going to make me pay for the lost. So now I'm supposed to believe that hundreds of millions of dollars just walked away. This is garbage. Jon Corzine needs to go to prison and if this type of injustice continues, it's going to lead to a backlash.

Corzine 'stunned' that MF Global couldn't find missing funds

You Are NOT "Apocalypse Man"

2011-12-07T22:56:00.001-08:00

By Reginald Kaigler (DEMCAD)

So I came across this docudrama TV special on youtube called "Apocalypse Man". Ex Recon Marine Rudy Reyes takes the audience on a simulated mission through a city during a disaster scenario. It's a simple scenario, one man traveling in a world without water and electricity.

He starts the show off by telling viewers that when a disaster strikes, the first place he's going is to the city. When I heard those words, I burst out in laughter. i guess it depends on the scenario and how many resources he had. He uses a tire iron as a grapple hook to rope himself across a bridge. Rudy swings off the bridge like Tarzan rope and uses his carefully crafted butterfly knot to pull himself up to the other section of the bridge.

Rudy confessed, "I know it looks crazy..." That's because it is crazy. Unless you are in top shape, which most Americans are not, trying to Tarzan your fat ass across a bridge will get you killed or seriously injured. Now, I'm not professing to be an expert in survival. In fact, this guy is in much better shape than I am. However, I know my limitations. In this scenario, I would have been better served staying at home. And if I did decide to leave my house, I would have avoided the cities. And if I were in the cities, I would have looked for a boat, canoe or some floating platform to get to the other side of the river.

I understand that this show was created for entertainment, but I want people to be realistic about their abilities. There's a point where he climbs down a dark elevator shaft. I wouldn't attempt this until the cast from Mad max was after me.

Granted, he has a lot of cool ideas and it's worth watching for fun. I loved his idea about going to the library to get information such as maps and books. But some of his ideas scared me. What disturbed me most about this show is when he enters someone's home with the logic that "it is not longer there home."

He enters a home that appears to have not been broken into. I understand that he was looking for resources, but I'm not willing to risk receiving a large serving of buckshot to my face. You may want to wait until the population drops to "I Am Legend" levels before attempting this.

I'm not saying that his ideas won't work, but they some of them sure as hell won't work for me. I would advise people to apply a filter to this kind of programming, but this is good entertainment. If you have good sense, you'll be able to separate the entertainment from the good ideas. Enjoy!

Part Two

Part Three

Part Four

Part Five

The NON Persons: The Uncounted Unemployed

2011-12-02T12:18:00.000-08:00

Employment to Population Ratio

By Reginald Kaigler (DEMCAD)

"Unemployment Slips to 8.6% as Private Sector Adds Jobs Well"

The headline read,

I was way off on my prediction on the U3 unemployment reaching 12% this year. We didn't see a new wave of layoffs (in the private sector). The official unemployment number actually dropped. However, the real unemployment has not dropped. A lot less people can get benefits, many aren't, even counted. Hiring in the private-sector grew by a 140,000 jobs, the public sector cut 20,000 jobs. What kind of jobs where created this holiday season, 50,000 jobs in retail, 22,000 in hospitality, 33,000 in business service. Does business service involves in actual production of any goods? Where most of the hospitality jobs created that type of work that you can support a family on? Where retail stores hiring full-time or where they offers $8 or $9 bucks an hour, part-time/seasonal with no benefits?

Hourly earnings dipped by 2 cent, while salaries increased by 1.8%, neither could keep up with inflation. In a nutshell, I was wrong about the timing of the new wave of layoffs, but only time will reveal if I am wrong about the event happening at all. Technically, we already saw a major layoff in local, county and state government.s And we did see a lot of Americans shopping on Black Friday. The National Federation Retail claimed that sales increased 16% from last year. Of course, many stores were shut down since then, so the remaining stores would naturally improve. And I should warn you that the 16% is based on a survey and not hard cash. This year, they polled 3,826 consumers and calculated that Americans spent $$52.4 billion on Black Friday weekend.

2011 Black Friday Sales

Nevertheless, many Americans spent their last penny this holiday season on flat screen TVs,video game consoles, toys and movies. I have no aversion to any of those products, but I realize that it is more important to have basic items before you acquire the amenities. For example, doesn't it make more since to have extra food and water for an emergency before you buy another flat screen TV? And why is your girlfriend walking around with expensive jewelry when she doesn't even have a gun to fight off a mugger or rapist? Some people are so tapped out that they are trying to get tax loans to buy presents this holiday season. There's nothing wrong with buying toys and TVs for Christmas, just make sure that your family has the basics for responding to an emergency.

The government numbers are very deceptive. The official unemployment number is really just one of the the government's unemployment numbers. It's called the U3 number, which only calculates how many people are unemployed for 15 weeks or longer. But it excludes part-time workers who want to work full-time and many discouraged workers. The U6 number (15.6% as of November 2011) includes these groups. However, but government numbers exclude the chronically unemployment. The government keeps the unemployment number down by excluding a lot of the unemployment and simply claiming that they are no longer apart of the workforce.

The duration of unemployment tells the story. 59% of the unemployed have been jobless for at least 15 weeks. 43% of the unemployment have been unemployed for over 27 weeks as of November 2011. The employment to population ratio has still remained very low.

BLS Unemployment numbers

In 2001, 64.4% of the American population was employed, now that number is down to 58.5%. This government number is something that doesn't get reported because there's no way to spin the data.

Employment to Population ratio

In conclusion, the recent data is a reflection of a large portion of the unemployed population being re-classified as non persons, people without jobs, but not apart of the labor force. It's just smoke and mirrors.

Check out my video analysis below and tell me what you think.

ASK DEMCAD: The Future

2011-11-29T07:23:00.000-08:00

A Question from an Italian viewer:

"I am an Italian boy and as you know the economic crisis is hitting us hard! then the volcanoes, solar storms, earthquakes, etc. ... like you I am preparing to soppravivenza with stocks, bob! Unfortunately in my country do not see the dark times that are approaching, so I am alone, and not have anyone to discuss it here! wanted to ask you what you think of the future that approaches what what more could you think and prepare!"

First, thank you for writing to me. Regarding your question, I think things are going to change in so many ways that you won't be able to see most of it coming. Gerald Celente talks about a trend called "Do it yourself!" it always amazed me how little parents prepared for parenthood. The people having the most kids have the fewest to offer. You never see people preparing on any level. If I was expecting a child, I would at least brush up on my spelling and math skills. If I couldn't spell the word "utility" or "brush", I would want to read up. I've seen kids who can spell better than their parents. If I were expecting a daughter, I would learn how to do a girl's hair. In the future, we maybe forced to do more things on our own. We'll have to repair our our dryer. So I'm forcing more on knowledge and learning skills. That will be more important in every nation.

You can send your messages to youtube.com/DEMCAD or DEMCAD@yahoo.com.

Urban Prepping: Why are there so Few Black Preppers?

2011-11-24T10:52:00.000-08:00

By Reginald Kaigler (DEMCAD)

A journalism student recently contacted me about setting up a phone interview on the issue of black preppers. On my main youtube channel, I created a video entitled "
Why are there so Few Black Preppers?" The journalist wanted to get more of my views on the issue and the following was my reply.

This is a very interesting topic, because it touches on a number of social issues. So even if you don't care about prepping, this issue is relevant. You can't talk about the challenges of being a black prepper without issuing the lack of (economic) cooperation in the black community. How can you organize an emergency plan in a community where people don't even support other local businesses or talents. Black people rarely support black businesses, but are quick to send every cent at an Asian-owned store or corporation. Not that I refuse to shop at non-black stores, but I at least try to support black businesses.

Another challenge is convincing other blacks that the government could fail to provide for us. Even after Katrina, most blacks look for the government for solutions.

Another issue is security. Being black means, you're likely to live among blacks. And since we have a much higher homicide rate than any group, simply being black dramatically increasing the likelihood that you will be murdered both under normal conditions and during a crisis.

Ironically, blacks are generally anti-gun rights. Don't take my word for it, read it yourself. A pathetic 30% of use valued gun rights or gun control. Am I the only person who notices that black cities trend to be the most pro control areas, while having the very worst crime levels.

http://pewresearch.org/pubs/1858/gun-control-rights-division-demographics-party-ideology-religion-region-tea-party

PDF file
http://pewresearch.org/assets/pdf/gun-control-2011.pdf

So if something happens and you're among blacks, you're going to be dealing with much higher crime and neighbors who are less likely to be armed. Two extremely big disadvantages and that's why you will most likely inherent simply because of the color of your skin (or being white in a black area.)

Blacks also control a less percentage of resources (relevant to our population) than whites. How have more failing schools, more poverty, shall I control. Granted, many (if not most) of our problems are caused by ourselves, but not all of them.

The reason why there are so few preppers in the black population is because of cultures don't value self-reliance and pro-activity. Not that I'm completely self-relevant, but I at least practice using firearms, collect ammunition, store food, acquire first aid materials and attempt to prepare for disasters. Many blacks (and whites) seem to suffer some normalcy bias and can't conceive a situation where the systems fail.

Here are my videos.
Challenges of Black Preppers
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AVev3ckAOEo

Why are there so Few Black Preppers?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uFswM-5Nmzs

America's Collapse in Three Stories!

2011-11-21T22:33:00.001-08:00

By Reginald Kaigler (DEMCAD)

The United States is collapsing. It's economic system is unsustainable and unraveling. It's political system has been corrupted to the core. It's culture has decayed into a cesspool of greed, narcissism and cruelty. The America that the babyboomers grew up in is dead. The empire is dying. Many people have asked me over the years, why I foresee such a dark future for America. Simply put, that future is coming to past.

Let me point out three stories. Three pictures that will provide you with a three dimensional view of America. Something that many of us have ignored.

The Rising Poverty
Data released from a recent Census Bureau report shows that as of 2007, 100 million Americans were either poor or near poor. What this means is that one third of the population earned a measly 150% of the poverty income or less. Most of the 51 million Americans who are counted as the "Near Poor" are only out of the official poverty level because they are being assisted by the government in some form.

Demographically, they look more like “The Brady Bunch” than “The Wire.” Half live in households headed by a married couple; 49 percent live in the suburbs. Nearly half are non-Hispanic white, 18 percent are black and 26 percent are Latino. Source: The New York Times

The Shrinking Middle Class
A Stanford University study showed that the number of middle class areas have been shrinking in the last four decades. In 1970, 65% of Americans lived in middle class areas. In 2007, it was only 44%. And that's before the financial crisis in late 2008 and the massive layoffs in 2009.

Wall Street Takeover
Not only did Goldman Sachs, Bank of America, JP Morgan Chase, and the other zombie banks use their bribe money to get the corrupt politicians in Washington to steal taxpayer money for a bailout, but they managed to do it without any significant punishment. Goldman Sachs has already been busted for ripping their other clients off when they created a bunch of junk derivatives, sold to their clients and then beat against the crap they sold to their clients. But apparently, these Wall Street types can outright steal and no one goes to jail. Former New Jersey Governor Jon Corzine ran brokerage firm MF Global into the ground. Initially, it was thought that $600 million dollars of their clients money had disappeared. Well, now that number maybe as closer to $1.2 billion. Let me ask you one question, why hasn't anyone arrested Jon Corzine. While the NYPD is busy beating up college kids protesting the Wall Street street bankers, the real criminals are running wild.

Corrupt politicians, immune Wall Street criminals and a shrinking middle class. it's really simply, America is collapsing because the things that once made it great are no longer present. The criminals are running the country and making most of the American people poorer. They are literally stealing our future from us.

MF Global

Older, Suburban and Struggling, ‘Near Poor’ Startle the Census

Middle-class areas shrinking in US: study

Goldman Sachs admits it misled investors, pays $550M fine

Bugging out to a Lakefront Cabin?

2011-11-07T08:27:00.000-08:00

By Reginald Kaigler (DEMCAD)

As many of you know. I've been preparing for what I think is the inevitable collapse of the American empire for ther last three years. While doing so, I have explored the notion of bugging out (leaving your primary home to escape to a rural location in times of social unrest and/or disaster), but I given my limited resources and lack of location, I don't think it's going to be realistic for me to bug out. SO I've been planning on hunkering down at my current urban location. Although, Flint, Michigan is the most violent city in America, I still know more about the terrain and environment than any other location.

And in a SHTF (shit hits the fan) situation, that will be important. I recent joined a friend on a trip up north to Rural Michigan. We stayed at a cabin on a lakefront property and let me tell you that I wasn't comfortable with the number of cabins in the area. I counted at least 10 cabins near the lake and wondered if this would be a good place to bug out to. If there was a SHTF situation, everyone and there family would flock to these cabins.

Sure, there would be plenty of food to fish, but with this many people, you would be faced with many of the same problems that you would dealing with the the city. The difference is that you would have more food, but have less access to hospitals and other structures. I've lived in rural areas and I understand the trade off.

Just as cities vary, not all rural areas are the same. but generally, you get a social trade off. These areas are great for married couples and retired people, but not ideal for a single guy who wants to find hot single ladies. Nevertheless, in a SHTF situation, that will not be a high priority. I think it makes better since to pay some state land 40 miles away from a sizable city with plenty of amenities and a good trauma center. Set up a well pump and hunt deer. That way you will be able to eat and not worry about your countless unknown neighbors. If it's a waterfront property, you will be dealing with strangers who are related to your neighbors.

If I do go to a rural location, it wouldn't be on lakefront property, because those areas would get flooded with (a lot of them city folks) people and that would feat the purpose on being there in the first place. I would rather stay at home whether I know the environment and people.