Category: Self-sufficiency

Parenting Toward Capitalism

By Lauri Bohanan on Sep 03, 2012 in Conservative Philosophy, featured opinion, Politics, Self-sufficiency, Traditional Values

In a century already plagued by stories of “crony capitalism” like Halliburton and Solyndra, the concept of capitalism is really getting a bad rap. I decided long ago that the liberal indoctrination of my children through mainstream media would not happen. So, when I see an opportunity to parent them away from destructive messages and [...]

ObamaCare – Punishing Success and Responsibility

By Bruce MacIsaac on Jul 27, 2012 in A Broken System, Featured Posts, Health Care Reform, Politics, Self-sufficiency

By now we have all heard the “You Didn’t Build That” speech. President Obama does not often make his true feelings known, but that speech was telling. As he tries to back-peddle from having the man behind the curtain revealed, it is important to point out a few little ways the Affordable Care Act re-enforces [...]

Gun Control Laws Only Control the Law Abiding

By Michael R Shannon on Jul 27, 2012 in Conservative Philosophy, Featured Posts, Gun Rights, Legislation, Michael Shannon, Opinion, Politics, Self-sufficiency

Just like the majority of police officers who never have to fire their gun during the course of a career, most civilians will never be shot at while watching a movie, browsing in a shopping mall or attending school. But for those few that do have the misfortune to be an unwilling participant in an [...]

Protecting Yourself

By Teresa Wendt on Jul 24, 2012 in *Participate*, Self-sufficiency, Videos

What can you do to protect yourself if a situation like Aurora, CO erupts? You don’t need Special Ops training, but it makes sense to listen to what a SEAL recommends. Today on America Live with Megyn Kelly former Navy SEAL Brandon Webb shared his expertise and advice with viewers. Based on his experience as [...]

Penn State: A Season in Purgatory

By Michael R Shannon on Jul 19, 2012 in Conservative Philosophy, In The News, Michael Shannon, Self-sufficiency, Traditional Values

On Saturday, September 8th, the University of Virginia has a once–in–a–lifetime opportunity to demonstrate how an institution obeys the same honor code that governs its students. The Cavaliers can prove to the world that UVA’s honor code is more than mere words when they refuse to play their football game against Penn State. But wait, [...]

Participants Revolt Against The Derecho Project

By Michael R Shannon on Jul 13, 2012 in Cap and Trade, Humor/Satire, Michael Shannon, Opinion, Self-sufficiency

It’s unfortunate The Derecho Project — the largest urban global warming mitigation experiment in history — has proven to be an abject failure. Really a shame, too since the project’s design was almost perfect. The sample was composed of liberal environmentalists in Maryland, D.C. and Arlington who should have been eager to personally have a [...]

A Simple Replacement for ObamaCare

By Bruce MacIsaac on Jul 12, 2012 in 2012 Election News, Health Care Reform, Legislation, Money, Self-sufficiency

The obvious solution to the health care problem is self-insurance. The Obama Tax is designed to effect those who are young, healthy, and can afford insurance. Who makes the decision about what someone else can afford? But that is beside the point. The point is that if one is young and healthy and can afford [...]

Student Loans-In Need of a Fix?

By Teresa Wendt on Jul 03, 2012 in *Participate*, Education, featured opinion, Money, Opinion, Self-sufficiency

Part 2 Yesterday we talked about many of the problems inherent with student loans in our society. Today I’d like to share some common sense ideas. Do note, I’m just a mom and I’m not a professional. Also: there are plenty of websites dedicated to finding financial aid for college, do your research before starting [...]

A Moral Case for Capitalism

By Kyle Becker (Twitter: @rogue1776) on Jul 01, 2012 in Conservative Philosophy, Featured, Opinion, Self-sufficiency

There is a pervasive attitude in academia and in the culture at large that socialists are misunderstood intellectuals and capitalists are selfish, greedy pigs. What is absent in the cultural discussion is the moral case for capitalism. Capitalism is morally right because it is consistent with free will, individual autonomy, and human creativity; it is [...]

Global Governance vs. National Sovereignty

By Michael J. Fell on Jun 12, 2012 in 2012 Election News, Cap and Trade, Eat the Rich, exposing Obama, Featured Posts, Opinion, Politics, Self-sufficiency, Support Israel

The International Conference on Global Governance vs. National Sovereignty, sponsored by American Freedom Alliance, concluded Monday in Los Angeles CA. The chief question posed at the Conference’s opening: Is Global Governance vs. National Sovereignty the West’s next ideological war? John Bolton, Former U.S. Ambassador to the UN gave Sunday morning’s Keynote Speech. Ambassador Bolton spoke [...]

I had a dream. About a Jackbooted Beauty

By Tom E. Carsley on Apr 02, 2012 in 2012 Election News, Opinion, Politics, Self-sufficiency, Tom E. Carsley

This morning I had a dream. About a jackbooted beauty. In the dream I was on a train. An old fashioned passenger car, something like the old steamer engines pulled. Inside the car were many other passengers of higher station than me, Diplomats, Advisors, and Politicians. Along both the sides of the car were couches [...]

Puerto Rico does have a language barrier

By Tom E. Carsley on Mar 17, 2012 in A Broken System, Education, Opinion, Self-sufficiency, Tom E. Carsley

Rick Santorum said recently that Puerto Rico should put emphasis on learning English, and he has been criticized for it. I see his critics as either political in nature or as new-jerk political correctness. There are underlying social issues unique of Puerto Rico and political party affiliations there that need to be known before even [...]

Start producing ultra-renewable foods in your own home: Sprouting for Health and Vitality

By JB Hasman on Feb 17, 2012 in Agriculture, JB Hasman, Self-sufficiency

Most people are familiar with sprouts, sprouts in their salads, sandwiches and stir fry for example. Sprouts are tasty and equally important, nutritious. When you think of sprouts you may think of just alfalfa and bean sprouts. But there are many sprouts you can grow, not only for taste but for health. Each variety of [...]

Are you growing mutant seeds? Try Heirloom Seeds!

By JB Hasman on Feb 16, 2012 in Agriculture, JB Hasman, Self-sufficiency

Think Wal-mart is the answer for all your garden needs? Do you know what you are buying? Do you realize the lack of sustainability in Wal-Mart mutant seeds? Have you considered the mutigenic qualities (or lack thereof) of the produce that is grown from mutant seeds? What is a mutant seed you ask? One that [...]

Raising Chickens, your first step to self sufficiency

By JB Hasman on Feb 15, 2012 in Agriculture, JB Hasman, Self-sufficiency

You ask, why do I recommend to start with chickens? The answer is simple. Chickens are the quickest in return, the easiest to maintain, and gives you a sense of fulfillment that will inspire you to continue down the journey of self sufficiency. No other farm creature is so quick to produce, so easy to [...]