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Saturday, April 6, 2013

Freebies for '13, Gov't as Crime Syndicate, 100 Reuses for Thrift Store Finds

Bruce’s Poor Man Survival Bulletin

A Digest of Urban Survival Resources

http://www.PoorManSurvival.com

For Independent Minded People!

ISSN 2161-5543

In This Issue:

1. Feds make plans to arrest Sheriff’s who won’t toe the line

2. 100 Ways to reuse thrift store finds

3. Freebies for 2013, 27 ways to make produce last longer

4. Benefits of buying in bulk

5. Government as a crime syndicate

"A State which dwarfs its men, in order that
they may be more docile instruments in its hands --
even for beneficial purposes -- will find that
with small men no great thing can really be accomplished."
-- John Stuart Mill

Federal Framework Being Set Up To Arrest Sheriffs

Colorado, and apparently Texas (next) are being targeted with an attempt to set up a federal authority framework that will enable Secret Service agents (not just those guarding the president), and others of the U.S. Secret Service including uniformed division officers, physical security technicians and specialists, and other ‘special officers’, to arrest and remove an elected sheriff for refusing to enforce the law (or anyone breaking the law).

The bills being introduced define law as including any rule, regulation, executive order, court order, statute or constitutional provision.

Why are they doing this? Here’s why…

It would establish federal authority police powers in a State, enabling an enforcement arm reporting directly to the president (Secret Service).

It would enable the president / executive branch to theoretically override the actions and preventative measures that are now being taken by many States throughout the country who are trying to preserve 2nd Amendment gun rights and who are prohibiting the enforcement of unconstitutional law passed by Congress or pushed by executive order.

As some of you may know, a growing list of sheriffs (more than 340 so far) across the country have expressed that they will not enforce a Washington mandate that clearly violates the Second Amendment.

Many State laws to preserve gun rights are gaining momentum. States include Montana, Ohio, Kentucky, Idaho, Louisiana, Oklahoma, Texas, Arizona, Michigan, Utah, and New Mexico.

However, in Colorado, Senate Bill SB-13-013 has evidently just passed, and is now ready to be signed by the governor, giving police powers and arrest authority to the federal/executive branch of government (Secret Service) within the State. In Texas a similar bill has just been introduced in the State legislature.

The president and vice-president Biden have been actively pursuing state legislatures and pushing for passage of the bills. Obama is scheduled to visit Colorado in just a few days. “Colorado is a pawn for the Obama-Biden plan,” and then on to the next… at least those that won’t fall into line.

It is a full court press by the federal government to empower themselves even further by inserting themselves as police authority within the state, to eliminate opposition.

Control mold with white vinegar. Simply treating window ledges and grimy surfaces with vinegar can kill up to 82% of the allergy triggering mold that sneaks into your home.

PM’s Compendium of Useful Resources

100+ Ways to Reuse Thrift Store Finds

Shopping at thrift stores, secondhand boutiques and garage sales in your area is a great way to avoid buying new items - saving both cash and virgin resources. Buying secondhand also helps prevent useful items from heading to the landfill, which carries obvious environmental benefits. But, as any thrift store addict will tell you, secondhand finds can often pile up quickly before you find a way to repurpose them. To give you a helping hand in your reuse revolution, Earth911 assembled this list of 12 common thrift store finds, along with more than 100 clever and crafty ways to reuse them.

http://earth911.com/news/2012/10/01/100-ways-to-reuse-thrift-store-finds-clothing-furniture-jewelry/

Fabulous Freebies for 2013
http://portal.kiplinger.com/slideshow/saving/T063-S001-fabulous-freebies-2012-slide-show/index.html

We asked moms, "What can Washington politicians learn from America’s moms?" They told us politicians should learn to coupon, multi-task and, most importantly, how to budget!

http://www.bankruptingamerica.org/video/what-can-washington-politicians-learn-from-americas-moms/

Defending Your Town Against Hostiles: What You Can Learn from the U.S. Special Forces

http://www.secretsofsurvival.com/survival/defending-your-town-against-hostiles.html

A homeland security insider warns the financial collapse of the U.S. dollar "has begun." It may still take years to unravel, however:
http://www.naturalnews.com/039744_US_dollar_collapse_Federal_Reserve.html

27 Ways to Make Produce Last Longer

Growing your own fruits, veggies & herbs in very little space
read more here

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Buying in bulk carries loads of environmental benefits, from ditching food packaging to directly controlling portion size. Heading to the bulk section also dramatically shrinks the carbon footprint of your meals, as bulk goods require less overall transportation before arriving at the grocery store.

To help shoppers recognize the many benefits of bulk-buying, the Bulk is Green Council is calling on consumers to take the pledge to purchase foods from the bulk aisle once a week during Earth Month.

Bet You'll Love: Everything You Need to Know About Buying in Bulk

If every American took the pledge and opted for bulk, we'd save more than 26 million pounds of packaging waste from landfills in the month of April alone, according to research conducted by the Bulk is Green Council in partnership with Portland State University.

To see how the savings break down, and snag a few tips to get you started on your bulk-buying revolution, visit the Love Bulk Foods challenge website or check out the infographic below.

The Nanny State Updates… Americans are fat n happy while their rights are trampled!

Virginia government prosecutes homeowner with criminal charges for backyard chickens that produce organic eggs
(NaturalNews) An ongoing debate over the rights of homeowners to raise and keep their own chickens may soon gain an audience in the Virginia Supreme Court. Attorneys at the Rutherford Institute have filed a Petition for Appeal on behalf of Virginia Beach...

A town in Maine has declared food sovereignty, nullifying all state and federal restrictions on food rights:
http://www.naturalnews.com/039633_Sedgwick_food_freedom_federal_laws.html

U.S. water infrastructure is in a serious state of disrepair

The U.S. water system is in a state of disrepair, and is deteriorating further every year for lack of money for maintenance and upkeep. The results include an estimated 240,000 water main breaks each year and nearly 14,000 dams -- or one out of every seven dams -- in the United States rated as “high hazard,” meaning that the flush of water from a broken dam would likely kill people.

The Parting Thought- Our government is a crime syndicate

It is folly to expect justice at the hands of the unjust…

For millions of Americans, the land of opportunity has turned into the land of despair. Far too many hardworking, middle-class Americans now barely earn enough to put food on the table ... much less buy a home or send their kids to college. Instead of the limited government envisioned by our forefathers, our government today regulates every aspect of our lives. Meanwhile, they protect and enable giant corporations that violate our trust, destroy our health, and swindle us out of our money.

The Poor Man is characteristically American with a stated intention of ‘sticking up for the underdog’ (the taxpayer), giving aid to those who are getting the worst of it under our current political system. This is a call to arms to those public spirited people who still believe in an America free from the influence of the almighty dollar given to the political elite who no longer represent the citizen.

In our time, the list of Federal agencies is so long that one probably could not memorize it. And it is constantly being added to. The redundancies in missions for these agencies are astounding. For example, how many Federal spy agencies are there? The DEA spies on people, as does the FBI, the CIA, the NSA, etc.

He has erected a multitude of New Offices, and sent hither swarms of Officers to harass our people and eat out their substance.” --Thomas Jefferson

We no longer have a government for the people and by the people.

For every aspect of our society, for every human activity it seems, there is a Federal agency regulating that activity and therefore making whatever it is we do more complicated and more expensive. Take for example flying. There are numerous Federal fees and taxes associated with air travel. One of the things these taxes do is help fund the TSA. And we’re all aware of the harassment, groping and humiliation which the TSA agents inflict upon air travelers. Doesn’t Thomas Jefferson’s description of government bureaucrats work for the TSA? I think it describes them beautifully. They are indeed “swarms of officers” who “harass our people and eat out their substance.”

It’s time for another declaration of independence. Many of the abuses of 1776 are being repeated today.

We want to restore a system free of chicanery and graft, excessive rules, regulations and nonsensical laws which strangle the growth and prosperity of our nation.

Our Government is a Crime Syndicate

http://constitutionclub.ning.com/?xg_source=msg_mes_network

“Until the next revolution”, the Poor Man

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Saturday, January 12, 2013

More Freebies, Grocery Savings, DIY Tips

Bruce’s Poor Man Survival Bulletin

A Digest of Urban Survival Resources

http://www.PoorManSurvival.com

For Independent Minded People!

ISSN 2161-5543

In This Issue:

1. Making charitable donations more meaningful

2. DIY Berkey water filtration systems

3. 10 grocery saving tips

4. Find more freebies, Rewards for your opinion

5. Ron Paul’s Farewell Speech

Governments, in general, have been the result of force, fraud, and accident.” -James Wilson, Founding Father

Making charitable donations more meaningful

In my case, charity doesn’t work. For almost everything the Poor Man offers, we ask for a donation…haven’t got a one in four years!

However, if you want more control or credit for what you give consider joining a ‘giving circle.’ In a giving circle, friends organize around a common interest and pool their resources to help say a local charity or community project. Frequently, the money is used to make micro-grants to deserving organizations such as a grassroots group in Texas that provides free transportation to elderly and cancer patients.

Consider creating a scholarship and most schools will accept donor-specific gifts. Simply contact the school official who is in charge to create an annual scholarship in your name or perhaps in the name of a loved one.

Establish a charitable fund through a community foundation. These are usually set up and supported by local donors and typically benefit a specific community. Where I grew in Ohio, the Cleveland Foundation was the first community foundation in the US and last year they made grants of $80 million to local programs such as a community playhouse, area Park Festival and scholarships to area Montessori schools.

Give to your local municipality. Most towns have a website where you can typically find donation programs, often for local parks and non-profit children oriented programs. For example, when I lived in AZ one of our favorite local charities was the Sunshine Foundation which ran an orphanage. We supported their thrift store and made frequent donations to their cause.

The Poor Man still supports area charities, primarily the Salvation Army and if you want to learn more, visit our PoorManSurvival.com and click on the Motel Families tab or visit www.InspiredPhilanthropy.org

A home flour mill makes the cheapest and best whole grain bread
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PM’s Compendium of Useful Resources

Novel,’ Romance in a Can’-Order now for Valentine’s Day

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Politically Incorrect Guide to American History video series…

https://www.youtube.com/results?hl=en&q=politically%20incorrect%20guide%20to%20american%20history&um=1&ie=UTF-8&sa=N&tab=w1

This video shows how to make and use the home made Berkey type water filtration system. This one is made for less than $35 in parts.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w21d_YXiOOU

10 Grocery Savings Tips

Besides couponing, there are so many different ways to save money on your grocery bill -- if only you knew the ins and outs of your favorite store's policies and promotions. And how do you find that out?

"Just ask your store manager, who will happily tell you how to save the most at their store," says Annette Economides, who co-authored "Cut Your Grocery Bill in Half with America's Cheapest Family."

Use oregano oil instead of antibiotics to keep chickens healthy:
http://www.naturalnews.com/038594_chickens_oregano_oil_antibiotics.html

Honey:

Honey's good for adding to tea or for sweetening a bowl of oatmeal, but you can do a lot more with it than that. This sweet, golden substance can be a real lifesaver when it comes to health issues. During any sort of social breakdown that makes it more difficult to get medical care, infection becomes an important concern.

Honey can help. It works as a natural antiseptic. You can apply honey to cuts and abrasions to prevent infection.

You can also use honey to treat the symptoms of many mild illnesses. For example, mix honey with lemon juice to help soothe a sore throat

Find More Freebies

Some manufacturers issue rebates for 100% of the purchase price on their products to build buzz and word-of-mouth and they hope if you try it, you’ll buy it again. Here’s a site to use:

www.Freebie-Depot.com/category/free-after-rebate

Get Rewarded for Your Opinion

You can legitimately make money with online surveys. Avoid those which ask for a Social Security number or banking information. Although most only pay a few dollars per survey, it can add up. Try these two resources:

www.SurveyPolice.com

www.GetPaidSurveys.com

30 million American adults don’t own a cell phone due to high monthly costs.

The Nanny State Updates…

Alex Jones blasts out with justified outrage at Piers Morgan and other traitors to human freedom
(NaturalNews) Outspoken pro-liberty radio host Alex Jones angrily blasted CNN talking head Piers Morgan on national television yesterday evening, expressing the total outrage that millions of Americans share over issues like unconstitutional gun control...

In 2013, the governments of 48 states are already tracking patient prescription records under a federal program funded through the Dept. of Justice.

One of the frightening ramifications of upcoming gun control legislation may be that this database of patient records gets used to label people on antidepressant drugs (or other psych drugs) "mentally unfit" to purchase firearms.

Even worse, this could be extended to other rights so that people on psych drugs, for example, are denied the right of free speech…

Or, the right to due process. Once the state labels you mentally "defective," there's nothing they can't deny you...

Here's the report:
http://www.naturalnews.com/038573_prescription_drugs_surveillance_constitutional_rights.html

A Gallup poll taken a week after the Newtown shooting found that 58 percent of Americans wanted gun laws to be stricter, a big jump from the 44 percent who said the same when polled a few months earlier.

97% of online pharmacies violate state and/or federal laws by selling outdated or contaminated products

The Parting Thought- Congress has failed its people

Our Democracy No Longer Works and the Problem Is Congress

At the center of our government lies a bankrupt institution: Congress. The US Congress has become the Fundraising Congress.

Ron Paul’s Farewell Speech

“Government use of force to mold social and economic behavior at home and abroad has justified individuals using force on their own terms. The fact that violence by government is seen as morally justified, is the reason why violence will increase when the big financial crisis hits and becomes a political crisis as well. First, we recognize that individuals shouldn't initiate violence, then we give the authority to government. Eventually, the immoral use of government violence, when things go badly, will be used to justify an individual's "right" to do the same thing. Neither the government nor individuals have the moral right to initiate violence against another yet we are moving toward the day when both will claim this authority. If this cycle is not reversed society will break down.”

Think about that when you hear Obama types talk about “fairness” as a goal of the coercive apparatus. That was excerpted from Ron Paul’s historic farewell speech to congress delivered in November following Romney’s victory in the nomination. The original speech is an hour long but the worthy excerpts here will only take 10-15 minutes to read.

The fact that most people still don’t know Ron Paul or understand this message only proves just how far ahead of its time this speech actually is –some day, when the world manages to see past the statist myths, Dr. Paul WILL be appreciated more broadly.

Dr. Paul is the last of his breed, of his generation. He is the last intellectually consistent and honest “politician” in congress. By planting the seed of liberty firmly at the feet of today’s youth he went as far as anyone has or could have hoped to – within the political framework.

Although Dr. Paul continues to lobby for liberty, and probably will until his last days, God bless him, scholars like Jeffrey Tucker point out that the future of liberty lies outside of the political realm:

“[Even] Ron doesn’t actually believe that the answer is in political activism...He thinks the answer is in intellectual activism, and also, entrepreneurship. There are plenty of things for people to do to advance liberty besides just continuing to yell at the state: get smaller, get smaller...just give us our rights. It doesn’t seem to be working very well.

The Fiscal
Cliff "Deal" is Spelled
P-O-R-K

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q03cWio-zjk