Bill’s Commentary:
“Not a bad thing to have, part of your preps?”
An Aging Volunteer Service – Is Amateur Radio Still Needed?
As the disaster unfolds in North Carolina, I am reminded of other significant events that have affected entire communities in one form or another. From hurricanes to wildfires, earthquakes, or any other major incident, one thing is getting less and less recognition these days, and that is the amateur radio service.
Yeah, I get it. There is a perception that it’s just a bunch of elderly gentlemen sitting around smoking cigarettes, drinking coffee, listening to the ether, and pounding some morse code to some contact halfway around the world. Or maybe they are repeating CQ CQ CQ into a microphone and listening for a return call. They will spend a bunch of money on equipment, experiment with antennas and electronics, and even try to implement newer technology into what they do. Some might look at it and call all of this a hobby or even a waste of time, but it’s not because all of this may be needed for more than just talking to Japan or Croatia for fun.
Bill’s Commentary:
“A tornado on top of snow packed Rocky Mountains? Must be “global warming” because nothing manmade could ever cause this!” (sarc)
Bill’s Commentary:
“The sneaky bastards have now made it legal (by decree?) that the US military can be used on home soil?”
DoD Directive 5240.01: The stealth expansion of military intelligence powers in life-or-death domestic scenarios
Imagine waking up to discover that the U.S. military has quietly been granted the authority to assist in domestic law enforcement activities—including the use of lethal force against U.S. citizens in certain circumstances. Now consider that this change was enacted just weeks before an election, already surrounded by concerns about unrest, civil liberties, and potential government overreach. This is the reality of DoD Directive 5240.01, reissued on September 27, 2024.
Bill’s Commentary:
“Do you personally believe this?”
National Guard Puts Down Viral Rumors About Kamala Harris Posing With Hurricane Aid
The North Carolina National Guard explained to the Daily Caller why a plane loaded with aid for those affected by Hurricane Helene during Vice President Kamala Harris’ visit never made the delivery following claims that the visit was staged.
While on Shawn Ryan’s podcast Thursday, Aerial Recovery members Jonathan Howard and Charlie Keebaugh claimed that the North Carolina National Guard had to load an entire C-17 with supplies just to stage a photo op for Vice President Kamala Harris, adding that the loaded plane was never sent to aid in hurricane relief. Lt. Ellis Parks, the Director of Public Affairs for the North Carolina National Guard, told the Caller that the visit was not a photo op and that the plane suffered mechanical issues, which kept it from making its trip.
Bill’s latest interview with Dr. Dave Janda – (Also posted under Interviews)
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Tell me about it. I’ve been through the fifth hurricane in 25 years in SW FL while overall hurricane frequency has been going down.
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Thank you pamelamoves@gmail.com
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Hi Bill, Keep up the good work. One little thing I have noticed, probably not important in the whole scheme of things, is that Trump, while he was still the sitting President, and days prior to the early Funeral swearing in of Biden. (before midday) had enacted laws that put the Military in charge of the US with himself as the Commander in Chief A position he retains today. This would mean the Army has been in charge all along.
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