A Story the Media Doesn’t Want You to See, Weird (and Wrong) Science, & Crybaby College Kids

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By Daisy Luther

Survival Saturday is  a round-up of the week’s news and resources for folks who are interested in being prepared.

This Week in the News

There’s a story that the media does NOT want you to see but you can find it on this week’s Survival Saturday. Also included is news about some science projects that will send a chill down your spine, some crybaby college kids who don’t understand life, and the rise of the Libertarians in response to the Idiocracy on parade that is otherwise known as our presidential race.

 Weird (and Wrong) Science

What the heck, Science?  Why is it that lately, scientists seem intent on pushing the envelope of ethics a little further with each experiment?

A few weeks ago I wrote about a current scientific course of inquiry – reanimating the brains of the dead. I said, “Just because you can do something doesn’t mean you should.” But that wasn’t unsettling enough, because this week, there’s something even more horrifying in the science news.

Chimeras.

Previously considered the stuff of legend, science has made them real. A chimera is a hybrid that is part animal and part human, and for some horrific reason, scientists have created chimera embryos by adding human cells into animal embryos.  They are attempting to grow human organs in animals so that they can farm organs for people who need transplants. While on the surface that may seem like a noble goal, what happens when these scientists create an animal with human cognitive function? Is it still okay to kill that creature for the use of organs? What happens if they manage to create an entirely new race that combines human and animal? Is that still cool? The ethical ramifications of this line of experimentation are simply staggering. Back in 2006, President Bush asked Congress to prohibit such experimentation, following a 2004 report from the President’s Council on Bioethics that denounced it. Clearly, no such prohibition occurred.

But that’s not all from the Dr. Frankenstein files today.

An ethics committee in the UK has given the go-ahead for scientists to modify the genes of “surplus embryos” in fertility clinic settings. The scientists say that they are looking for the genetic anomaly that causes some embryos to fail to develop, thus causing miscarriage. They purport that once they figure this out, genetic editing can improve the chances of a successful pregnancy. But will the editing end at simply increasing the chances for successful pregnancies?

I bet you didn’t know that Anonymous took down the New York Stock Exchange, the World Bank, The Fed, and the Vatican this month.

Over the past 30 days, the hacktivist group Anonymous has taken many of the world’s most corrupt and bloated financial institutions offline.

But you probably didn’t hear a word about it, did you? That’s because there is a global media blackout on the attacks.

A few weeks ago, when I first wrote about the story, I shared a screenshot of what happened when I tried to share an article about it on Facebook. The link was banned from being shared.

Here’s a very thorough story about the attacks – it’s a must-read.

A spokesperson for Anonymous has said these attacks are specifically targeting central banks and the 1%.

We would just like to make it very clear that all targets of #OpIcarus have been Rothschild and BIS central owned banks. In fact most of the targets so far such as Guernsey, Cyprus, Panama, Jordan, British Virgin Isles, etc are in the top 10 places of tax havens for the elite. No on-line consumer accounts were harmed, no ATM’s were blocked and no personal client data was leaked. This has been a protest against the Central Banks and the 1% — no innocent or poor people were harmed.

I did find a small story on a UK mainstream news site about the hack attacks, but the American media remains mum on the subject.

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Crybaby College Students Object to Midterms and Grades Lower Than Cs

A group of more than 1300 college students in Ohio has petitioned Oberlin College to lighten their loads and change the parameters so they can find success.  They want to abolish grades that are below a C and they would like to simply have a conversation with their professors instead of midterms.  They’ve been really busy protesting, you see, and just haven’t been able to keep up with their work due to their activism.

Then there’s this classic quote that sums up what education is all about:

“You know, we’re paying for a service. We’re paying for our attendance here. We need to be able to get what we need in a way that we can actually consume it,”student Zakiya Acey told The New Yorker. “Because I’m dealing with having been arrested on campus, or having to deal with the things that my family are going through because of larger systems — having to deal with all of that, I can’t produce the work that they want me to do. But I understand the material, and I can give it to you in different ways.”

Aw, Muffin. Wait until you have a full-time job, are a parent, and hope to actually have a life outside of your normal responsibilities. No one adjusts the parameters in adulthood so that you can feel successful.

The higher education system has utterly failed. Common sense and  cause/effect thinking are dead. If this is an example of the leaders of the next generation, we are well and truly screwed.

Is a Libertarian revolution brewing?

In brighter news, there are some people who are finally beginning to wake up to the corruption within the two-party system. Voter registration for the Libertarian Party jumped 20-fold during the month of May, indicating that people are refusing to vote for the “lesser of two evils”.  The ridiculous ballot of Trump vs. Clinton just might be enough to shake people out of their apathy.

If you’re wondering what Libertarians stand for, here’s a quick list of the main ideas. (Hint: It’s about personal freedom and personal responsibility.) This is a classic primer on libertarian thinking if you’re interested in more information.

Libertarianism is becoming “cool” too. Recently, Breitbart posted an article called “Rise of the Cultural Libertarians” which discussed an insurgent movement away from the two party system. “Authoritarians of all stripes, from religious reactionaries to left-wing “social justice warriors,” are coming under fire from a new wave of thinkers, commentators, and new media stars who reject virtually all of their political values.”

As an example, this campaign video is like nothing you’ve ever seen from the Democrats and the Republicans. I was definitely impressed.

This Week in Preparedness

How to Convince Loved Ones to Prep (And When to Give Up)

How to convice loved ones to prep

Lately, those who live the preparedness lifestyle have been more concerned than ever about the events going on in the world, and for many of us,  the urgency to convince loved ones to prep is at an all-time high as worries increase. The economic collapse of Venezuela, our own shaky markets and banking system, the threat of natural disasters, and worries about cyber attacks all have the potential to become life-changing catastrophes. These are the events we prep for and we clearly understand the ramifications of facing them without the necessary supplies.

And many of us have friends and family without those necessary supplies. Have you ever tried to convince those loved ones to prep?

Here are some suggestions to help you gently persuade those who are not on board.

Did You Know That Venezuela Banned Guns for Private Citizens Only 4 Years Ago?

Venezuela banned guns 4 years ago

The cautionary tale that is the rather spectacular collapse of Venezuela continues. Were you aware that Venezuela banned guns for private citizens a mere four years ago, in 2012? Although the country was already in trouble, it seems like that was the beginning of the end.  Does this remind anyone else of the campaign promises of a certain presidential hopeful?

Read on for the history of how Venezuela lost the ability to revolt or protect themselves amidst the chaos of collapse.

The Bookshelf

Chimera’s Children: Ethical, Philosophical and Religious Perspectives on Human-Nonhuman Experimentation

Chimeras, Hybrids, and Interspecies Research: Politics and Policymaking

We Are Anonymous: Inside the Hacker World of LulzSec, Anonymous, and the Global Cyber Insurgency

Closing of the American Mind: How Higher Education Has Failed Democracy and Impoverished the Souls of Today’s Students

The Libertarian Mind: A Manifesto for Freedom

The Prepper’s Blueprint

The Pantry Primer: A Prepper’s Guide to Whole Food on a Half-Price Budget

Prepper’s Home Defense

Anything to add to Survival Saturday?

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Do you have any news links you want to share? Now’s the time! Please post your links in the comments below. Also, be sure to let me know what you think about today’s articles!

Daisy Luther

Daisy Luther

Daisy Luther is a coffee-swigging, globe-trotting blogger. She is the founder and publisher of three websites.  1) The Organic Prepper, which is about current events, preparedness, self-reliance, and the pursuit of liberty on her website, 2)  The Frugalite, a website with thrifty tips and solutions to help people get a handle on their personal finances without feeling deprived, and 3) PreppersDailyNews.com, an aggregate site where you can find links to all the most important news for those who wish to be prepared. She is widely republished across alternative media and  Daisy is the best-selling author of 5 traditionally published books and runs a small digital publishing company with PDF guides, printables, and courses. You can find her on FacebookPinterest, Gab, MeWe, Parler, Instagram, and Twitter.

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  • what do you think gargoyles were? hybrids have been around for a long time…
    I read that Jews don’t eat pork because the pig has human DNA and it would be equivalent to cannibalism…

  • Dear Daisy
    I just wanted to let you know how much I enjoy reading your column. You give out great information and I loved the recent one on libertarians.
    Happy prepping.
    Nancy

    • Thanks, Nancy!

      I try to stay out of politics for the most part, but there was some interesting information about options there. 🙂 The media is only focused on two parties and I think it’s essential that folks realize we don’t have to choose between “the lesser of two evils” every four years.

      Have a great weekend!

      Daisy

  • I love your articles, but think you should stay away from politics. I don’t know if you care, but you could lose a lot of followers by voicing your political views, as they have no place on a site that is mostly about “prepping”. It’s just not a good idea. Thanks.

    • Hi, Karen!

      You’re right, of course. 🙂 Politics and religion are things I try to stay away from. Every once in a while, something strikes my fancy and I feel that it’s worth mentioning. I’ve heard so many times that “there are only two bad options” and that we must “choose the lesser of two evils” that I felt compelled this week to suggest that there are actually other choices. I’ll try to behave in the future. 😉 Thank you for letting me know your thoughts.

      Have a great weekend, and thank you for reading!

      Daisy

  • I actually disagree with Karen. Prepping is, at its core, being prepared for a disaster. We have to consider that disaster coming from our own government, not just from nature. So to say “it has no place here” is, in my opinion, not completely accurate, especially if one is trying to convey WHY we should be prepping, not just how.
    To point out the political article to say ‘that’s naughty, don’t cross that line’ but NOT the one about the chimera is… oh I can’t think of the word, but the chimera one had nothing to do with prepping either, yet only the political one was picked on.
    Furthermore, the way I see it, the blog belongs to Daisy, and Daisy can write about whatever she wants. We choose to or not to read it, God bless America and the first amendment to the Constitution. If the article offends you, or you just are not interested in reading it- here’s an idea: don’t click the link.
    Daisy, thank you for your articles- especially the political one. I am 32 years old and have never cast a ballot because of the specific feeling of “lesser of two evils” and “my voice doesn’t matter, so why bother?”. Your article may or may not change that, but it’s definitely given me something to chew on.
    Keep rocking on. People need good information however they can get it.

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