Category Archives: power
SHTFplan: The Tyranny of “The Collective” by the Illusions of Narratives
Prepare yourself. Buy physical silver and storable food. This article was originally published by Doug “Uncola” Lynn at TheTollOnline.com We know that no one ever seizes power with the intention of relinquishing it. Power is not a means; it is an end. – George Orwell, “1984”, part 3, chapter 3, *** Tyranny: 1 : oppressive power […]
Global Elitists Are Not Human
This article was originally published by Brandon Smith at Alt-Market.com It is often said that “other-izing” people overall can be dangerous and other-izing your enemies specifically can be tactically detrimental. For one, it can lead to a false sense of superiority over those people as you assert some kind of imagined genetic advantage. It can […]
The End Of Our Empire Approaches
This article was originally published by Chris Martenson at PeakProsperity.com Do you have the nagging sense that our empire is in decline? If so, don’t be embarrassed by it. Historically speaking, we’re in very good company. Far larger and longer-lived empires than ours have come and gone over the millennia. This was hit home for me […]
Splitting California Into 3 States Just Reached An Important Milestone
An initiative to split the state of California into three different states has gathered enough support via signatures to qualify as a ballot measure in November. This is one important milestone for those who want to break away from the harsh Communist policies of much of the Golden State. Venture capitalist Tim Draper said backers […]
Is U.S. Or China The World’s Economic Superpower?
Since the collapse of the Berlin Wall in 1989, the world has had one undisputed economic superpower: the United States. But while the U.S. has enjoyed its moment in the sun, the balance of power has been slowly shifting towards the inevitable rise of China. It’s been a long time coming, but, as Visual Capitalist's […]
Breaking: “Fukushima Cooling System FAILS” After Tsunami, 7.4 Earthquake Hits Japan
Update 9:22 PM EST: The cooling systems for the reactor at Fukushima is reportedly back on, and the situation has been averted. Tsunami waves maxed out at waves reaching heights of about 4.5 feet (1.4 meters), but no significant damage or loss of life has been reported. The magnitude of the earthquake has also been […]
Puerto Ricans in the Dark As Debt-Saddled Gov Loses Power: “Not Prepared For Something Like This”
What would happen if the government was so broke that it couldn’t even afford to maintain the basics – including keeping the electricity on? That’s essentially what’s happened in debt-ridden and poorly-managed Puerto Rico, where a fire took hold at a power plant, and left more than 3 million people without power. There are many […]
“If Normal Life Suddenly Came To An End”: When Power, Delivery and Services Break Down
This article was written by Michael Snyder and originally published at his Economic Collapse blog. Editor’s Comment: Someday it will be a rude awakening. For a society that has proclaimed triumph under nature, centralized power to a degree never-before seen in history and pretended to provide for everyone, things are conspicuously fragile. Just a couple […]