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Author & Ventura County Sheriff veteran. Post-apocalyptic junkie. Buy: https://t.co/G76FdI1ouJ (As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.
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Mar 15 9 tweets 3 min read
Surviving the UAS (Drone) Threat on the Ground

One cannot continue business as usual upon sighting an unknown or enemy drone. You must assume that you've have been spotted even if the sighting was brief. The drone may have been undetected for some time. Image If drones are in operation in an area, assume you are under observation at all times. The approach of an unknown drone must be treated as an indicator of a potential imminent attack. All survivability and camouflage precautions should be taken until the all-clear is given.
Nov 29, 2023 10 tweets 3 min read
A proposal from over a decade ago is the 3-3-3 Radio Plan for SHTF Communications. In short, turn on your radio and listen for at least 3 minutes, on Channel 3, at the top of every third hour: 0000, 0300, 0600, 0900, 1200, 1500, 1800, 2100. Image The idea is that prepper/survivalist minded folks will be listening and can help each other out. This partially addresses the issue of "what frequency do I tune to in an emergency?" Remember, only CB and Marine radios have standardized "help" channels (9/19 and 16).
Nov 16, 2023 15 tweets 3 min read
What would physical and cyber attacks from Iran and their terrorist sleeper cells look like in the United States? (Not speculating on how the two countries get involved). Nukes and EMP are out. Iran knows that either is an instant death sentence. So far, the "crazy" countries that have obtained nukes do so for deterrence to avoid regime change, with North Korea being exhibit one, despite their bellicose rhetoric intended for internal consumption.
Sep 7, 2023 14 tweets 3 min read
Conservatism is really an "eat me last" political stance. In short, when people have a lot to lose, they don't become guerillas or freedom fighters, content to just live life. They do not fight to maintain right wing values early on due to their nature.
Conservatives, as the name implies, preserve the status quo. Change is managed slowly so as not to cause disruption as conservatives typically do not like rapid, radical change. Perhaps you've heard that conservatives are just 30 years behind the left?
Jun 12, 2023 13 tweets 4 min read
Prepping for a non-nuclear WWIII (probably w/h China) COMMODITY EDITION donshift.com/blog/preparing…

This scenario presumes that nukes or EMP aren't used (essentially one and the same; EMP gets a nuclear response) and the grid remains mostly up. Image Short version: if we go to war with China, expect anything that comes from Asia to become scarce or totally unavailable. Goods shortages will be commonplace, electronics in particular will be very expensive, and forget upgrading your stuff every year. Buy that new phone &TV now. Image
Jun 9, 2023 10 tweets 3 min read
In Drone Warfare, Trenches Will Get You Killed (drone survival tips)
americanpartisan.org/2023/06/don-sh… Image Video here:
Jun 7, 2023 5 tweets 3 min read
Introducing the "I Just Bought a New Truck" book sale! Certain fiction titles marked down a dollar (digital copies). Image Two families attempt to survive the Bay Area getting nukes (goodbye San Francisco!) amzn.to/3Pfgra4 Image
May 23, 2023 10 tweets 3 min read
SHTF Lessons from Rhodesia

The 70s Rhodesian Bush War was a revolution led by Black guerillas against the white majority gov & population.

donshift.com/blog/shtf-less… Image It sucked to live on a rural farm. Many were far from settlements or cities and extremely isolated. This is important to note because living far away from everyone isn't always the solution. Isolated rural properties need large numbers of defenders.
May 2, 2023 10 tweets 3 min read
Could China invade the United States "Red Dawn" style? Pt 1 Follow up to:

Short answer: no way. Don't worry about the Chinese conquering the US. Anyone who believes that is delusional. Now BUYING US politicians is a whole other story, but I digress. Image D-Day was a major muscle movement. It was the most complex and largest seaborne invasion in world history that took months to plan. 156k soldiers were landed. The invasion of France took over 2 million in the north and 500k in the South. Japan woulda been larger at 1.8 mil people Image
May 2, 2023 9 tweets 2 min read
americanpartisan.org/2023/05/don-sh…

Drone Lessons From Ukraine Drone attacks come with little to no warning. Frequently the Russians never knew what hit them. Ignorant, undisciplined troops or civilians will likely react in the same manner, careless to the threat from above and indifferent to its dangers.
May 1, 2023 10 tweets 3 min read
The Truth About a Chinese Nuclear Attack on the USA

...only China really knows, and everything you probably know about nuclear war is wrong. Image China has fewer nukes than the US, approximately 300ish when the last best estimates were done before COVID. By 2030, it's estimated that they'll have around 1000 or more. This means China can't match the US arsenal of about 1200 deployed weapons (yet).
Apr 29, 2023 18 tweets 4 min read
Pt. 4 (the last one), what will a war with China be like for the average American?

In short, it's the end of the dollar and the American economy. We as a nation will be impoverished like the UK after WWII. Britons in the 1950s were WAY poorer than Americans of a similar class. Image Gas will probably be rationed. Why? 1, refineries will probably be struck by China to harm our economy and war effort. 2, China will probably apply pressure to foreign nations to cut off our oil supply. 3, this serves the fossil-fuel hating left's purposes.
Apr 28, 2023 16 tweets 4 min read
Part 3, what wartime and martial law in CONUS is like for civilians.

In short, you thought COVID was bad and the Patriot Act draconian? We're going full bootstomp. Image On the practical side, airports will probably be closed 9/11 style for at least the first day out west. Then flights and travel will be restricted, certainly internationally. Cancel your Hawaiian vacation.
Apr 28, 2023 5 tweets 2 min read
Some observations on Antifa tr--ns by Dive Medic

This about the drag queen counter-protest that they violently broke up the other day. Get serious about this stuff because these individuals are serious and dangerous.
Go read his full post ⬇️
areaocho.com/antifa-intel-g… "They are mentally unstable, delusional, and ready to commit suicide. Any person willing to take their own life is willing to take yours without a second thought. Let’s not give them the opportunity. These people are getting more and more dangerous as time goes on." Image
Apr 27, 2023 12 tweets 3 min read
What a Chinese war on the West Coast of the US might look like, Part 2-Martial Law. Image Our ports are closed and in smoking ruins, our military aircraft have been damaged on the tarmac, refineries have been struck, and we're just barely recovering from a crippling cyberattack.
Apr 27, 2023 17 tweets 4 min read
Here's what a conventional war with China might look like in CONUS. Goals: disrupt and delay the US ability to respond in the Pacific. How: Beyond sinking Third Fleet, neutralize West Coast ports and hinder the ability of the military to deploy to WESTPAC. Probably going to see conventional cruise missile strikes on the naval facilities and ports. China doesn't, as of yet, have the same sub-launched cruise missile capabilities we do, like SSGNs, so they'll probably go for disguised container ships or "Q-Ships" in WWII.
Apr 26, 2023 6 tweets 1 min read
Antifa intimidation in action, a thread, from Bayou Renaissance Man's blog.

Some very good lessons here when Antifa tr--ns broke up an anti-drag queen rally. Read the thread and learn. Be smart when you counter-protest.

bayourenaissanceman.blogspot.com/2023/04/antifa… 1. Antifa came armed and prepared for a fight. The demonstrators were not.

"Antifa were well armed and equipped: a battledress-equivalent "uniform", face masks, umbrellas to block the view of security cameras, and firearms that cost hundreds, if not thousands of dollars."
Apr 25, 2023 9 tweets 2 min read
How to take over a local community, AKA be your own warlord or through a bloodless coup.

Assumption is you've got lots of money or a likeminded group. Money talks. Be a big or largish business moving in. Take a car dealership for instance. Big brand name and the owner is probably well-known around town. Employ people, do quality business, get a good reputation and spread money around.
Apr 24, 2023 6 tweets 2 min read
So, what is this drone book about?

Well, it's about drones. Drones (UAVs), are changing the tactical landscape of warfare. The use of drones in conflicts has the potential to alter centuries of ground warfare in the same way as disruptive technologies like smokeless powder, the repeating firearm, tanks, and radios did in the past.