New business formation collapsing as the Obama economy hollows out the once-thriving middle class
(Bugout.news) For a country that prides itself (or used to at least) on the success of the entrepreneur and small business creation, a disturbing trend has developed. According to according to a new analysis by the Economic Innovation Group, fewer new businesses were created in the last five years than any other period since at least 1980. Read More
Our country is in an economic freefall and you’d better get ready for some pain because it’s coming
(Bugout.news) The headlines last Friday on The Drudge Report should have been quite frightening to any American who gives a damn about their country and who is truly interested in seeing it thrive once more. This shouldn’t be a partisan issue, by the way, but unfortunately it seems to have turned into one. Eight years Read More
Economist says ‘contract’ between ‘rulers and ruled’ is broken, portending social unrest and anti-establishment rise
(Bugout.news) A noted libertarian-leaning economist has said that the social contract between the world’s ruled and those who rule over them has been shattered, sparking massive distrust and anger among the masses and leading to the rise this year of unconventional presidential candidates. In addition says Steen Jakobsen, chief economist at Danish investment bank Saxo Read More
Wow! Check out this luxury prepper’s paradise in Texas
(Bugout.news) As most survival-oriented folks know, there are varying levels of preparedness, ranging from the most basic – a bugout bag and a weapon – to the very elaborate… to the ridiculously lavish. As noted by Realtor.com, there is a home in Texas that qualifies for the latter. Call it a “prepper’s paradise.” Located in Read More
These 10 items are cheap now but they will be invaluable after SHTF
(Bugout.news) While it is true that a lot of survival gear can be expensive, there are some items now – like toilet paper – that are extremely affordable, but which will become invaluable once stuff hits the fan and chaos ensues. And that’s just the beginning, as noted by Urban Survival Site. There are literally Read More
A ‘Walking Dead’ scenario: This is what cities will look like when anarchy hits
(Bugout.news) If you’re not a fan of the AMC network’s hit series, The Walking Dead, and you’ve ever wondered what total anarchy would look like in a mid-to-large city – perhaps like the one in which you’re living – you’re missing out on a weekly lesson in reality. Now, we’re not talking about a city Read More
And the question is: Can you ever prepare ENOUGH?
(Bugout.news) At some point you may have a tendency to ask yourself, “Have I prepared enough?” and “What more can I possibly do to prepare” for the day when stuff hits the fan? Whenever I am asked these questions, I tend to fall back on my military experience and answer, simply, “You can never prepare Read More
Don’t make these 5 bug-out bag mistakes
(Bugout.news) Living in the city can be difficult enough in good times, but should the need arise for you to have to get out quickly, you’re going to want to plan ahead for that. Planning should include some sort of “bug-out bag” – that is, a rucksack, knapsack, backpack or other portable storage device filled Read More
If the apocalypse strikes, understand this: No U.S. city can feed itself
(Bugout.news) In times of peace and relative tranquility, when the civil society is still functioning at something close to normal, American cities can still be dangerous, as evidenced by higher-than-normal crime and murder rates that are actually rising in many localities. What’s more, the hustle and bustle of trying to earn a living, manage home Read More
What is in many bugout bags? This researcher says guns, liquor, pot
(Bugout.news) It may seem like an odd combination, but this researcher says it’s absolutely spot on. When it comes to bugout bags, many Americans truly do want to check out – as in, way out, so they have stocked up with odd combinations of weapons, alcohol and illegal drugs. In a photo series documenting bugout Read More
