The Gadsden Flag: What it Is and What it Means to Preppers
You have all seen the Gadsden flag, whether you know it or not. On bumper stickers, on patches, on signs and on flag poles, the Gadsden is an icon of Americana and remains a powerful […]
a few random thoughts
What is Democide?
by Megan Many of us may not be as informed as our grandparents when it comes to politics and war, but we are still not a stupid people. Freedom is still important to a great […]
Islam’s Shocking Statistics…
In last week’s article, I gave you some pretty eye-opening videos and arguments to why Europe is dying, however, I forgot to do one thing: to give you some cold hard statistics about Islam. These aren’t estimations. They are STATS from […]
Europe is Dying
I never though it’s gonna go down like this. Europe is literally being raped by migrants and there’s STILL no talk about deportations. I’ve been fighting tooth and nail on my personal Facebook and on various websites who […]
Changes at ModernSurvivalOnline
It is with a heavy heart and a healthy dose of excitement that I announce ModernSurvivalOnline is under new ownership. A few weeks ago I was approached about selling it. The decision was not easy. Since […]
Merry Christmas
I hope everyone enjoys a very safe and merry Christmas. Rourke
From the Desk of John Rourke – December 21st, 2015
Hope everyone had a great weekend. I started ModernSurvivalOnline.com several years ago to connect with likeminded people. The tag I have used since its inception has been “Thoughts on Survival and the World Today”. I […]
From the Desk of John Rourke – Meeting Other Preppers
Over the last several years I have met many like-minded people. Preppers. Survivalists. Homesteaders. I joined a survival group a few years ago and the group has become extremely tight. It hasn’t been all “palm […]
From the Desk of John Rourke – December 17th, 2015
Getting to this late folks. Running out of time. ◊ ◊ ◊ ◊ ◊ Just got word of my bonus at my job and it is very good. A portion of it will go […]
From the Desk of John Rourke – December 16th, 2015
Capt.Michaels sent in a couple of links that are very interesting and another reason to keep doing what we are doing. First – Obama is calling on Governors to use their executive action powers to […]
From the Desk of John Rourke – December 14th, 2015
What a weekend! It was well over 75 degrees Saturday and Sunday. Felt so good took the top off the Jeep. Put some Christmas lights up on the house and grilled out. Steak and shrimp…..awesome. […]
From the Desk of John Rourke – December 11th, 2015
My Christmas shopping is about 50% done. Looking for something unique for the wife which is quite a feat as she fails to share ANYTHING she wants. Maybe I should buy me her a new […]
From the Desk of John Rourke – December 10th, 2015
The controversy surrounding Trumps comments about disallowing Muslims into the country continues to spread through the news media, social media, and the office water cooler. Trump is being compared to Hitler – a man who […]
From the Desk of John Rourke – December 9th, 2015
I think Trump’s declaration of banning Muslims from entering this country is going to be very good for Ted Cruz. With that said I have heard him say other things I thought would hurt him […]
From the Desk of John Rourke – December 7th, 2015
Hope everyone had a great weekend. Mine went well. Extremely sore from my workouts last week as I started a new bodybuilding/weightlifting routine. I think I went overboard just a bit. ◊ ◊ ◊ ◊ […]
From the Desk of John Rourke – December 4th, 2015
I recently started watching the original Star Trek television series. Although the special effects are certainly dated I am really enjoying it. Watched the show as a kid and it fed my imagination as I […]
From the Desk of John Rourke – December 3rd, 2015
I guess today’s “From the Desk” is heavily concentrated in politics. C’est la Vie ◊ ◊ ◊ ◊ ◊ The shooting yesterday in San Bernardino, California was terrible and is still developing as I […]
From the Desk of John Rourke – December 2nd, 2015
Mylar packed more rice, pasta and pinto beans. Picked up some heavy duty Mylar bags and like them much better as they will resist cracking during storage much better than than the thinner versions. Food […]
From the Desk of John Rourke – December 1st, 2015
Drone technology is getting better and better. I have recently ordered my first drone that has real-time inflight camera viewing. The applications for large area viewing are obvious although it being seen or heard and […]
From the Desk of John Rourke – November 30th, 2015
I sincerely hope everyone had a great Thanksgiving!! Mine went very well. As usual I ate too much and the tryptophan in the turkey knocked me out. ◊ ◊ ◊ ◊ ◊ Reader C.D. sent […]
From the Desk of John Rourke – November 25th, 2015
A lot of special sales going on right now. Some of them offer a great way to save not only on electronics, clothes, etc. but also on preparedness-related products. I just received an email that […]
From the Desk of John Rourke – November 24th, 2015
Over the past few months it has been a struggle in the gym. A real lack of motivation has been plaguing my efforts. Crossfit has been the mainstay of my fitness system however a few […]
From the Desk of John Rourke – November 23rd, 2015
Here is some interesting information. Ever think about the very first Thanksgiving? Wonder what it may have been like? I have listened to this short podcast from Jason Akers several times. Check it out […]