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Radio / Re: October 2025 Tuesday Night ERIN Net's SOI
« Last post by JohnyMac on October 28, 2025, 07:58:14 PM »on 7.222.50
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Radio / Re: October 2025 Tuesday Night ERIN Net's SOI
« Last post by Hope on October 28, 2025, 07:36:46 PM »Good ERIN Digital Net tonight
13 check-ins, 7 pieces of tfc
3-PA
2-VA, FL & MI
1-OH, AL, AR & GA
13 check-ins, 7 pieces of tfc
3-PA
2-VA, FL & MI
1-OH, AL, AR & GA
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News & Politics / Re: Shutdown Chess: GOP's Finale Offer
« Last post by JohnyMac on October 27, 2025, 05:29:13 PM »Nemo, 
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News & Politics / Re: Shutdown Chess: GOP's Finale Offer
« Last post by Nemo on October 27, 2025, 04:46:18 PM »Yea, sorry, but I am one of those pencil neck cite your source dweebs.
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General Off Topic / Re: Silver
« Last post by Nemo on October 27, 2025, 04:45:31 PM »Some shrinkage still holding.
I got a suspicion when the budget gets resolved, something just might roar.
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I got a suspicion when the budget gets resolved, something just might roar.
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General Discussion / Re: Post Apoc Novel -
« Last post by Sir John Honeybucket on October 27, 2025, 01:53:17 PM »This author is Gil, of radiopreppers.com .
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News & Politics / Shutdown Chess: GOP's Finale Offer
« Last post by JohnyMac on October 27, 2025, 12:16:43 PM »Shutdown Chess: GOP's Final Offer to End the Stalemate and Win Long-Term
Folks, we're on Day 27 of this government shutdown, and it's a mess - 800,000 furloughed, SNAP for 40 million at risk by Nov 1, and air travel snags piling up. As a former West Marine VP, I always played the long game, not chasing short-term wins that fade like a sugar high. This shutdown's a political chessboard, and the GOP needs to sacrifice a knight to capture the queen. Here's my take on how they can end this now, dodge the "healthcare for illegals" trap, and lock in a full budget by Dec 31 for a real win. Think Lenin in 1921: "One step backward, two steps forward."
The play: Push a "final offer" vote this week (Oct 28-30) for a clean CR with a small concession -ACA credits for citizens only, no "illegals" funding. Hammer Dems on X and ads for holding SNAP hostage over their $1.5T ACA/IRA demands. If they don't bite, nuke the filibuster mid-November with as many Dem crossovers as possible (target Kelly, Ossoff, Slotkin, and others) to look like adults in the room. The queen? A full 2026 budget by Dec 31, with border security and no immigrant healthcare. Here's the strategy:
This ain't caving - it's chess. Give ACA credits (citizens only) to get a CR and a budget that locks in GOP priorities. Dems "end game" $1.5T for subsidies, some for illegals - gets checkmated. If they block the vote, nuke by mid-Nov for hero optics before the holiday. Long-term, a budget avoids CR nonsense and strengthens 2026 midterms. Preppers, this is why we stock up - gov't drama proves the system's fragile. Stay ready, stay sharp, and as Jim always says, "keep your head on a swivel".
As always, just my take and thoughts. What's your move on this chessboard?
Sources for NEMO : Polls (Reuters, CNN, Rasmussen), X posts, House Appropriations, Newsweek. Not advice - think for yourself.
Folks, we're on Day 27 of this government shutdown, and it's a mess - 800,000 furloughed, SNAP for 40 million at risk by Nov 1, and air travel snags piling up. As a former West Marine VP, I always played the long game, not chasing short-term wins that fade like a sugar high. This shutdown's a political chessboard, and the GOP needs to sacrifice a knight to capture the queen. Here's my take on how they can end this now, dodge the "healthcare for illegals" trap, and lock in a full budget by Dec 31 for a real win. Think Lenin in 1921: "One step backward, two steps forward."
The play: Push a "final offer" vote this week (Oct 28-30) for a clean CR with a small concession -ACA credits for citizens only, no "illegals" funding. Hammer Dems on X and ads for holding SNAP hostage over their $1.5T ACA/IRA demands. If they don't bite, nuke the filibuster mid-November with as many Dem crossovers as possible (target Kelly, Ossoff, Slotkin, and others) to look like adults in the room. The queen? A full 2026 budget by Dec 31, with border security and no immigrant healthcare. Here's the strategy:
| Move | Why It Works | Risks | Prepper Take |
| "Final Offer" Vote Now | Forces Dems to reject publicly, shifts blame (58% hit GOP now). Flips 2-4 swing Dems (Fetterman's already pro-CR). | Dems hold firm; looks like posturing if Schumer's bloc stays tight. | Stock comms gear - X posts (@SenatorRicketts) show Dem hypocrisy. Prep for info wars. |
| Propaganda Blitz | Ads in AZ/GA/MI pressure Kelly/Ossoff. X (#SchumerShutdown2025) calls out Dems - 13 prior CR yes-votes. | Media spins mutual blame; base hates ACA "cave" unless framed citizen-only. | Stay sharp - gov't chaos proves why we prep. Stock food for SNAP cuts. |
| Mid-Nov Nuke (If Needed) | Ends shutdown, heroes for Thanksgiving. 5-10 pt. approval spike; sets up budget win. | Sugar high fades; Dems nuke back in 2027. Thune's anti-nuke stance splits GOP. | Plan for gridlock - budget or not, system's shaky. Stockpile now. |
| ACA Credits for Budget | $500B for citizens trades for $15B border funds, no immigrant healthcare. Full budget by Dec 31 "first since" 97. | Base backlash; Dec crunch risks default. Dems push more (IRA, debt ceiling). | Self-reliance key - budget or shutdown, gov't won't save you. Prep long-term. |
This ain't caving - it's chess. Give ACA credits (citizens only) to get a CR and a budget that locks in GOP priorities. Dems "end game" $1.5T for subsidies, some for illegals - gets checkmated. If they block the vote, nuke by mid-Nov for hero optics before the holiday. Long-term, a budget avoids CR nonsense and strengthens 2026 midterms. Preppers, this is why we stock up - gov't drama proves the system's fragile. Stay ready, stay sharp, and as Jim always says, "keep your head on a swivel".
As always, just my take and thoughts. What's your move on this chessboard?
Sources for NEMO : Polls (Reuters, CNN, Rasmussen), X posts, House Appropriations, Newsweek. Not advice - think for yourself.
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Sustenance / Re: Sniffle Season Prepping
« Last post by JohnyMac on October 27, 2025, 10:31:50 AM »GREAT COMMENTS HOPE! Thank you for sharing them.
I wish I had the education to grow and or make home remedy's for health issues. You rock Hope.
Same drive but different gear...I have a friend that has pancreatic cancer. His life expediency was low. He agreed to the 12 bouts of chemotherapy. Well, he agreed to the chemo if the Oncologist would also subscribe Ivermectin protocol. After some research, she agreed.
After his chemo treatments began - it has been over a year now - his doctor is now prescribing the same protocol to all her patients who take chemo. She is very impressed with the results. She has elevated his survival from 10-15% over 5-years to 40-50% over the same time frame.
My point with this story is, there is a lot of alternatives out there. Explore them all.
I wish I had the education to grow and or make home remedy's for health issues. You rock Hope.
Same drive but different gear...I have a friend that has pancreatic cancer. His life expediency was low. He agreed to the 12 bouts of chemotherapy. Well, he agreed to the chemo if the Oncologist would also subscribe Ivermectin protocol. After some research, she agreed.
After his chemo treatments began - it has been over a year now - his doctor is now prescribing the same protocol to all her patients who take chemo. She is very impressed with the results. She has elevated his survival from 10-15% over 5-years to 40-50% over the same time frame.
My point with this story is, there is a lot of alternatives out there. Explore them all.
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Sustenance / Re: Sniffle Season Prepping
« Last post by Hope on October 27, 2025, 08:02:30 AM »Great items to collect if you are going the conventional route. I haven't taken medications in about 12 years, choosing to use alternative methods. I'll share the items that I like to have on hand during this season:
Vinegar instead of isopropyl alcohol
I take the following on a daily basis:
Fire Cider, homemade
Fire Honey, homemade
Elderberry syrup, homemade
Turmeric
Vitamin D & K2
If sick, I select from the following items as needed:
The supplements mentioned by JM plus Nettle, Lysine, Selenium, and Lugol's iodine
GSE (grapefruit seed extract)
Oregano oil - olive oil that has been infused w/ oregano
Oregano essential oil - a couple of drops diluted in a capsule
Thieves essential oil - topical and diffused
Echinacea tincture, homemade
Garlic
Homemade cough syrup
If serious illness occurs, I keep the following on hand:
Items to make colloidal silver
Chlorine Dioxide Solution, homemade
Nebulizer
Assorted antibiotics
Note: Our dog was attacked by 2 dogs in August and we've struggled to help him recover as he has had to fight infection after infection. He went through 3 different kinds of antibiotics and then an extra powerful antibx for horses which was a daily injection. The culture results at one point showed 2 different MRSA organisms, resistant to antibxs. The vet basically said, I don't have anything that will treat him. So, we ramped up alternative treatments - using everything - colloidal silver, chlorine dioxide, MMS, DMSO, oregano oil, and echinacea tincture. The infection cleared with the alternative treatments. As of last week, 2 months after the event, he is finally healthy. Very thankful!! He had 3 surgeries and we spent $3,500 in vet bills, but the vet was extremely generous and didn't charge us for his time or for many of the cultures that were done, a culture costs $400. The bill could easily have been over $5,000. Our dog is only 5 years old, hopefully, he has many more years ahead. The point being, you may want to consider getting some alternative treatments for those times when antibiotics won't work because the bacteria is resistant.
Vinegar instead of isopropyl alcohol
I take the following on a daily basis:
Fire Cider, homemade
Fire Honey, homemade
Elderberry syrup, homemade
Turmeric
Vitamin D & K2
If sick, I select from the following items as needed:
The supplements mentioned by JM plus Nettle, Lysine, Selenium, and Lugol's iodine
GSE (grapefruit seed extract)
Oregano oil - olive oil that has been infused w/ oregano
Oregano essential oil - a couple of drops diluted in a capsule
Thieves essential oil - topical and diffused
Echinacea tincture, homemade
Garlic
Homemade cough syrup
If serious illness occurs, I keep the following on hand:
Items to make colloidal silver
Chlorine Dioxide Solution, homemade
Nebulizer
Assorted antibiotics
Note: Our dog was attacked by 2 dogs in August and we've struggled to help him recover as he has had to fight infection after infection. He went through 3 different kinds of antibiotics and then an extra powerful antibx for horses which was a daily injection. The culture results at one point showed 2 different MRSA organisms, resistant to antibxs. The vet basically said, I don't have anything that will treat him. So, we ramped up alternative treatments - using everything - colloidal silver, chlorine dioxide, MMS, DMSO, oregano oil, and echinacea tincture. The infection cleared with the alternative treatments. As of last week, 2 months after the event, he is finally healthy. Very thankful!! He had 3 surgeries and we spent $3,500 in vet bills, but the vet was extremely generous and didn't charge us for his time or for many of the cultures that were done, a culture costs $400. The bill could easily have been over $5,000. Our dog is only 5 years old, hopefully, he has many more years ahead. The point being, you may want to consider getting some alternative treatments for those times when antibiotics won't work because the bacteria is resistant.
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Sustenance / Re: Sniffle Season Prepping
« Last post by JohnyMac on October 26, 2025, 10:20:08 PM »Great comments gents