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America’s Next four years — Part 1

The video above is of the Lake Dunlap dam located in Lake Dunlap, Texas (just north of San Antonio). It has been determined that dam has not been properly maintained for decades. During that time minor cracks and weak points were created by the daily stresses put on it for years.

But one day, the dam gave way without any warning or obvious rationale for it completely giving way — rapidly! (Watch the video now.) And much like that dam, America has been stressed by the Marxists in this country for decades with the objective of ‘flipping’ this country from a capitalist society to a socialist one — aka, communist state.

Much like the dam story, communism moves quietly and insidiously over time. More people today are becoming aware of communism, but too often they believe it takes decades to get there — and they are right. But what they don’t understand is that the majority of the changes needed were done quietly and without fanfare over recent decades. Consequently, very soon, our dam can break. And it will appear to have happened with no obvious reason(s).

For over one hundred years America has been attacked by what we call today “The Left”. But in simple language, the Left is ultimately communism. Forget all of the synonyms, just call it for what it is — evil. Not just America, but the entire world is witnessing good and evil at war over who will rule over mankind. (Yes, I said ‘man’ kind. It’s an older term, but one that was used often in America before the crazies took charge.)

If there is a turnaround for America in our future, I predict it will be due to a painful significant event. What event you ask? For example a civil (bloody) war, total economic collapse, or world war. What happens over the next few years will determine our fate for decades.

What I attempt to do in this article is share with you things that I project to happen over the next two and four year time-frames — my short-term and long term projections. They will be classified as such below. Some of those things have already started and may go on for years. Others, the longer term items, may happen sooner that I expect. (Timing is always difficult to estimate correctly.) However, things are happening today at a very fast pace which makes projecting time frames even more difficult. And, things will continue to accelerate for the near future.

Before going into my list, lets look at the current path of America. We are moving rapidly toward an oligarchy. (A political system governed by a few people or corporations. e.g., Facebook, Twitter, et al) This is very similar to how China has been functioning for years. The communist party (CCP) use their large corporations to control their citizens and finance the CCP. This is what is in store for us in the near future if the Left goes unchecked.

The following is a list of ‘tools’ they intend to use to get Americans to comply. We are under attack, believe it. As the Russians said after WWII, “You will be destroyed from within.” And you can believe they had their people here in America after WWII. And worse, the Chinese now have thousands of spies in this country (and outside hacking). We ARE at war. We’re just experiencing Phase-1 of it.

What’s happening in the near term, is the Marxists in America are trying to create chaos. If they build up enough, it will become a revolution. If we reach a level of revolution, that is when they will incorporate the final steps of creating a soviet state in our country.

Short-term Events

Attacking of the 1st Amendment

Most people by now should recognize the process of eliminating the freedom of speech is in full swing. The federal government has a symbiotic relationship with major corporations within America to act as ‘filters’ of what is incorrect speech. What we will see as a result, is the progression of this process getting more stringent every year in the near future. If you control the speech, you control the power of the people. They obviously control the media and its speech to a very large degree already. Eventually we will see the government, with the help of corporations, pressure people into conforming through control of money exchanges and limitation of where you can go and what you can do. A very powerful tool!

Apps like Parler and other services or businesses are being censored via technology already. Many news services such as The Epoch Times news service are being cut down at the knees by killing their revenue stream. Using avenues like YouTube, Facebook, et al, it is easy to get the giant corporations to stop all advertisements on those platforms. This will obviously kill off any truth in the news — what little there is now.

The FCC Fairness Doctrine was introduced in 1949 and was an attempt to kill AM (conservative) talk radio. But with pressure from the Right, it was subsequently eliminated — after years of debate in the courts and congress — in 2011 with great opposition from the Left. (Go figure?!)

I expect to see this ugly ‘rule’ to rear it’s ugly head again in the not too distant future along with the ‘Net Neutrality‘ act (regulation of ISPs and what can/cannot be distributed on the internet).

Because he just passed a few days ago, I should not that Rush Limbaugh was key to making AM radio a success with the conservative talk format in 1987. He was the true father of talk radio. Since, no Left leaning radio station has had any impact remotely equal to Rush’s show.

The bottom line is that the Left wants to control to a large degree what is shared on the radio airwaves and the internet — just like public television which is almost totally skewed to the Left with horrible disingenuous information. The obvious intent is to feed the ‘sheep’ propaganda until they believe everything the Left wants them to… comrade.

Attacking of the 2nd Amendment

Before Trump’s term was even completed, the NRA was under attack by the Left with numerous lawsuits which regardless of their standing, they cost the NRA dearly with the objective of bankrupting them out of business — which they filed for in 2020. The state of New York became so unfriendly, that the NRA had to move to Texas to sidestep many of those attacks.

Now we are just a few weeks into the new administration and H.R. 127 is already being proposed as a ‘reasonable’ solution toward gun control. It’s draconian rules would ultimately and very effectively end the 2nd amendment. With the creation of a weapons database held by the feds, the locating of gun ownership would make that ownership short lived. And worse, that would leave only criminals with guns to commit crimes — with no one to stop them. You could point to the police, but they can’t be everywhere at all times.

And by now everyone should know that gun ownership is the only thing standing between freedom in America and slavery of a sort. Just like in every other country that was ‘flipped’ to communism, America too would find itself defenseless against a totalitarian government fixated on ruling its people. (Which we are witnessing the beginning of already.) This is typically one of the later steps taken in a ‘takeover’, but our situation may be different. Biden had only been in office for a week and this very complicated and extensive bill was put on the agenda. Which means, that it was created long before he was even elected.

This one change in our constitution (effectively) is enough to start a civil war or revolution — which is exactly what the Left wants. Citizens will put up with a lot, but in America you’d best not mess with their ability to protect themselves and their families.

Criminal’s Rights and Crime Control (or lack of)

For years now criminals have been rather quietly being released from prison with the reason of ‘social justice’. We are being told that imprisonment is unjust. Bail being set for an arrest is not fair, only if the offender cannot afford bail. If you’re not ‘poor’, they you must pay bail to be released. Keeping people in a jail to await trial is wrong (for the ‘poor’ only). Consequently ten of thousands of felons are being released back onto our streets where they can victimize even more people.

And now the current administration is ordering that all privately managed federal prisons (and possibly state prisons) be eliminated. Considering the majority of prisons today are managed by security companies, that could be catastrophic! It should be obvious that with this objective, and the elimination of the 2nd amendment, widespread chaos would rule the day.

But to make things even worse, the Left plans on importing more criminals into our country via our southern border. It is not to say that all Hispanic people are criminals, but a disproportionate number are unfortunately. After all, millions of people would love to live in America. But they get in line and try to get here ‘the right way’. Hence, those who steal their way across the border are more likely to commit crimes. e.g., MS13 gang members.

In just a few years — like by the end of Biden’s term in office — this country would have a crime and death rate unequaled in the world.

Continued Moral Decay

When people see others speed on the road and not get stopped, then they often want equal ‘right’ to speed. When people are rude on the road and anger others, a tit-for-tat mentality is developed. Next thing you know, chaos is occurring on our highways. Have you witnessed this at all recently? Has your behavior changed over the last few years?

Have you seen progressively more explicit sexual and violent scenes on TV or in the movies? Is it getting more frequent? Are those sexual scenes becoming more like pornography? Is behavior of those you know getting better or worse? The answers to these questions will give you insight as to what to expect in the near future. Put together with the criminal behavior we’re witnessing we will be living out the movie ‘Escape from New York’ in just a few years.

Based on these ‘few’ issues you should see that our immediate future is looking a bit grim. But these are only the few to begin this multi-part article. This is Part-1 with Part-2 coming next and possibly 3 & 4 to follow.

We are in a very bad place with few fighting for your rights. Too many senators (and congressmen), much like in the days of the Roman empire, are looking out for #1. Your comfort is a distant thought in too many of our leaders.

Please share this article and the follow-on articles with those who will listen. Knowing what is coming is power. Having any semblance of power gives you the opportunity to alter your life as needed to survive. I fear too many people will be caught blind…

Modeling The U.S. After Europe?

Most of us has heard that we should be more like Europe for many years.  For years we’ve heard that their police don’t have guns and that ours shouldn’t either.  Europe has more restrictive guns laws today than any state in America.  However, oddly enough, criminals still get their hands on guns.  How odd..?

Almost weekly we hear about terrorist attacks in the various countries comprising Europe.  Do we ever hear of marches in the streets to outlaw guns over there?  NO!!  The citizens can’t even own a BB gun!!

The following article depicts yet another example of the atrocities occurring overseas.  Yet we go on trying to get rid of the second amendment here.  Sounds kind’a dumb, huh?

France’s Latest Attack

And go figure, they used AK47’s.?!  How did that happen?

The second amendment should have been, as an after thought, the first amendment.  Why?  Because without it, no citizen has the right to defend themselves from criminals or a totalitarian government.  Once a government gets too big and powerful, the citizenry are at the mercy of that powerful entity.  We’re getting closer every day.  But worse, the Left is taking over that government rapidly.  You should ask yourself, what will the U.S. look like when the second amendment is gone?

Just glad I’m not younger…

 

 


 

Little Rock Officer Involved Shooting

To be a cop today takes more guts than anytime in our country’s history.  You not only have to worry about the idiot in front of you, but the people ‘behind you’ (e.g., the public).  Trials occur every day for police who have to face killers and sociopaths — as well the law abiding public.  Yet we are so quick to condemn them with very little evidence.

Watch this recently released video of the shooting in Little Rock, AR that made the national news.  BLM is (was) positive this was a police killing of an unarmed ‘child’.  Consider that this ‘child’ almost killed his friends and one of the police in the process of his attempted escape (firing shots in their direction).  Why?  Because he was awaiting trial for charges of aggravated robbery and engaging in gang activity.  Note the language the police used prior to the shooting.  Would you be this friendly in a gang area at a traffic stop?

I’m sure if we had stiffer gun laws (tongue in cheek) the ‘victim’ wouldn’t have possessed a stolen hand gun.

Our country is dividing every day — but not for a good reason.

 

 

Source:  The Blaze


 

Pew Research & Statistics — Police

I have referred to Pew Research a lot more than once or twice in the past on this blog.  But, I am currently cautious of referring to them without reviewing their findings a great deal.  I have found that they report ‘statistically’ what is happening in the topic being researched.  But one needs to look at the bias and tone of the report while reading it.  Sometimes the way things are written influences the reader to form a specific opinion — wording matters.

The following report speaks of police shootings and who is doing the shooting.  Having read the report, I can see a great deal of ‘fact’ in it.  But I found that the way they compare the ‘shooting cop’ (the minority) with the others is a bit slanted.  The impression the report gives me is that police who have used deadly force are prone to using force in general — not a fair comparison in my opinion.  But you can read the report yourself and come to your own conclusion.

Police officers who have fired their weapon on duty

A key point to consider is if you have hundreds of thousand of people on the streets with guns with the public’s authority to use deadly force, you’d think a LOT of people would be killed every year.  But you’ll find that it isn’t the case.

I must admit it is a sorry state when you start to question an organization like Pew Research.  But due to political correctness, many of us question almost everything we read, much less what we hear!

 

 


 

Concealed Carry Permits (CCW)

Having been in law enforcement decades starting in the 70’s, I learned early on that church leaders (pastors, etc.) were more likely to commit a crime than a policeman.  (Hard to believe, I know.)

Ah, but wait!  I have some statistics that may be even harder to get your head wrapped around!!?  The following was taken from the February, 2017 issue of the NRA ‘Rifleman’ magazine.

Carry Permit Figures Surge in 2016

Permit holders, as a class, tend to be substantially more law-abiding than the general population. The Crime Prevention Research Center notes that the crime rate for the
general population is 37 times higher than the rate for police officers, yet concealed-carry permit holders “are convicted of felonies and misdemeanors at less than a sixth the rate for police officers.”  Overall, gun crime victimization is substantially lower than it was 20 years ago, while the number of individuals legally carrying firearms has skyrocketed.

. . . .  The concept of national reciprocity of carry permits has been formally endorsed by President Donald Trump, and U.S. Rep. Richard Hudson, R-N.C., has already announced plans to push forward a Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act of 2017 when the new Congress meets next year.

So if the ‘left’ has argued guns are evil, how do you reconcile these numbers..??  And given these stats, how far do CCW holders have to go to prove they can be trusted?

 

 


 

Bringing a Knife to a Gunfight

Intriguing title, yes?  But this topic is worth reading.  Everyone wants to get a CCW (CHL) so that they can carry a concealed gun.  But what about a knife?  Watch the following video and consider two things:  1)  Why not carry a knife as well a gun?  A knife never runs out of ammunition;  2)  Consider different tactics based on this video.  If you see a knife, you’d best get ready (draw your weapon) early if you want to survive.

Gun vs. Knife Training

 

So the next time you see someone with a knife looking threatening, do one of two things — draw or run…   quick!!

 

 


 

Gun Control — Part XXVIII..?

Will they ever give up?  I doubt it.  The left must take away guns from the American public in order to accomplish their ultimate goal — a totalitarian state within the U.S.  How do they plan to do this?  Via the United Nations.

Obama, just like Clinton, has sent the proposal to the Senate for their approval to ratify the U.N. Arms Treaty which effectively nullifies the 2nd amendment and gives all control of guns to the U.N.  Will they do it?  I seriously doubt it.  But this ‘message’ to the American public should be clear — “We will take your guns one day!”  Scary stuff.

Obama’s Parting Shot

 

Can you imagine the fear in this country if all guns were confiscated?

 

 


 

Safe Zones, Terrorism, and Security

One of the top priorities of the U.S. federal government is the protection of its people.  Yet today, the current regime is doing everything it can to expose the American public to a progressively more dangerous environment.  My opinion?  No.  Even the DHS is warning us of coming threats here in the U.S.

Homeland Security Warns of Attacks

Ah, but it doesn’t end there…  Now ISIS is even threatening knife attacks much like those in Israel.  And, they are now taking the approach of using ‘lone wolves’ to perform these attacks — not ‘organized groups’.  Why?  Because single attackers are harder to find/track than larger groups who have to coordinate or communicate with each other.

ISIS Calls for Random Knife Attacks

So while this goes on, our safety is plummeting here in our once safer country.  My suggested solution to this threat?  To create the ‘Safe Zone Safety Act’ here in Texas (to start).  The idea behind my approach is to create a new level of CHL (concealed handgun license) which requires special training to obtain.  That training could, for example: require a higher level of proficiency with their weapon; special training in high capacity venues; and potentially a testing which would require shoot-don’t-shoot scenarios to test the skill level of the shooter.

As an opening thought, current active and retired law enforcement could be considered for implementation rather quickly.  Having already several years of police training, one would think they could potentially meet the physical and mental requirements that the bureaucrats would require.  But hey, that’s just my thoughts.  What are yours?

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Aurora Shooting Fallout

Today unbelievable things are happening in this country.  But not to be outdone, consequences of those things are unimaginable!!  If you think the Aurora shooting was dramatically unbelievable, read the following ‘fallout’ article.

Century Aurora 16 movie theater in Aurora, Colorado. (Photo: Reuters/Evan Semon)

Four survivors of the July 20, 2012, movie theater massacre in Aurora, Colo., are on the hook for nearly $700,000 in legal fees after their lawsuit against Cinemark failed earlier this year. A Colorado law allows the winning side of civil cases to seek costs from the plaintiffs, and a judge ruled this week in favor of the theater, ordering the plaintiffs to pay Cinemark’s hefty legal bill.

Over 40 survivors of the attack have been trying to sue the theater chain for the last four years, according to an in-depth report from the Los Angeles Times. The plaintiffs argued that the theater’s relaxed security measures allowed the shooter—then-25-year-old James Holmes—to enter the theater and fire into the audience unchallenged.

After the lawsuit failed at the state level, the victims took their case to federal court. At the conclusion of the proceedings, U.S. District Judge R. Brooke Jackson informed the survivors he was planning to rule in favor of the theater—Cinemark could not have known Holmes was planning an attack, and even increased security measures would not have stopped him.

Jackson urged the plaintiffs to settle with Cinemark, and the victims were prepared to take the theater’s offer of $150,000 split among the 41 plaintiffs, according to the Times. The theater would also commit to taking additional measures to protect its patrons.

But one of the plaintiffs rejected the deal at the last minute. Two of her children had been killed in the shooting: one who was with her and one she was carrying. The gunshot wounds she sustained also left her paralyzed.

“It was done then,” Marcus Weaver, one of the survivors, told the Times. Thirty-seven plaintiffs immediately removed themselves from the case. The four who remained now owe the theater chain nearly $700,000.

“Theaters aren’t any safer,” Weaver said. “It’s almost like everything was for naught.”

If Cinemark had lost the case, theaters around the country could have been forced to beef up their security measures—a costly proposition for theaters already running a tight budget and one that would have increased ticket prices, according to the NY Daily News.

Cinemark may have won its day in court, but Colorado gun owners are still fighting to repeal the gun control measures passed in the wake of the attack. Universal background checks and a magazine ban are still in place, but the State Senate recently passed a repeal of the magazine restriction. That legislation should be considered by the House next legislative session.


 

When do you think we’ll catch on?!  Which is right, ‘safe zones’ or reasonable security?

 

 

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