What is a Libertarian vs a Neoconservative (Republican)

Well I was asked by someone on a site I belong to called Smart Girl Politics to give her an outline of what a Libertarian/Ron Paul Republican is. So I wrote this and thought I might add it to my blog in case others are wondering the same thing. So, just to give you an idea of what a 'Ron Paul Republican' (Paleoconservative/Liberartian) is:

#1 - Pro-Life, because Libertarians believe in a nonaggresion philosophy. That means you don't make acts of aggression against someone else. Therefore, when a mother kills her baby (i.e. murder) it is an act of aggression. Now some Libertarians take the individual right of the mother as paramount over the life of the child, but this is where I part ways with the traditional Libertarian Party and so does Ron Paul.....after all he has delivered 4000 babies!

#2 - The individual is soverign. Not withstanding the above argument regarding individualism, Libertarians and 'old school conservatives' such as Ron Paul, Pat Buchanan, and Barry Goldwater, believe that the individual is soverign over the state in all aspects of our daily lives. This is where the current Republican party and Libertarians part because Republicans are statist. Libertarians believe we get our soverignty from God and not from the state/Gov't or man.

#3 - Anti-war/nonintervention foreign policy: Again, the neo-cons who have hijacked the Republican Party are very much trigger happy war mongers who would like nothing more than to expand the American Empire with the superior American military. We have over 130+ bases/installations across the world. We meddle in the foreign affairs of those in the middle east all in the name of 'democracy'. We try to shove a concept of democracy down those people's throats and all it does is build resentment against the United States. Hence, the blowback of 9/11. Of course many Liberals hold this similar view, but it is true nontheless. Furhthermore, the US should follow what the Founding Fathers intended for our foreign policy, which is "free trade and associations with all, entangling alliances with none". If we just get back to that basic concept we would never have been the world's police dept. Also, as far as the United Nations go, we should leave. They hate the US and we fund a third of their budget and they have the audacity to call us 'deadbeats' and continue to spew anti-american rhetoric......they forget the hand that feeds them!

#4 - FREE MARKETS for ALL: Libertarians and true conservatives are procapitalist. Many people have forgotten what a true Capitalist is. What it is not is the merging of corporations and Gov't to set national policy and agendas. Where I come from....that's called Facism. Furthermore, we need free markets amoung banks and sound money by first eliminating the Federal Reserve System. If you study the history of the Federal Reserve System, it is nothing more than a dirty cartel that taxes the american public through a system called inflation. This is done easily for them because our money is based on the 'faith and credit' of the US which is not backed by Gold, which IS real wealth. The free markets should be left to reign and meet the demand of the public and should never be squashed for the benefit of a few. Of course in order to do this, everyone has to act in a moral framework. If we don't operate with honesty and integrity than the market breaks down and we are seen as greedy americas/evil capitalist. This just invites all the Marxist, Keyensians, and Obamakins.

This is what I believe in a nut shell. If we could just stay true to these four things than America would be on the right track to becoming once again the greatest country. Unfortunately, the current main two parties have left these ideas at the way side. I believe the new blood for the conservative movement resides in the Libertarian party and not in the Republican party.

First Harvest!

Well, it was little but we were able to harvest our first veggies yesterday. We cut the broccoli, rinsed it, put it in a bowl with some dressing and we all sat on the deck and snacked! It was sooooo good. Very rewarding I must say! There are several other things growing now, so we'll see what comes next!

Preparations 1

Alright! So the crap continues to hit the fan and suddenly there is even more interest in the preparations we've been at for over a year. Well, better late than never. I have many of these sites listed at the very bottom of my blog, but I'm going to put some in this post as well to make sure that people see them.

Let me also be very clear about why Jason and I have been doing all this preparation. I am an absolute firm believer in God. I believe 100% that he will take care of us during whatever is to come and one of the ways that I think he does this....is to give us the wisdom ahead of time to prepare. If you have more faith in your Gov't to feed/shelter and protect you and your family than yourself.....don't bother reading the rest. There will be bread lines for you and your family to stand in and FEMA camps for you to rest in!

First and foremost......get some personal protection (guns/ammo). Good luck finding ammo,but if you search hard enough and are put on waiting lists for certain kinds, hopefully you'll get it before its taxed to $%^* and back. Be sure that whatever you get....YOU KNOW HOW TO USE! And for goodness sake, try it out. Meaning, guns are like jeans. You've gotta try them out and see how they fit in your grip and feel to hold. You need to feel 100% comfortable holding it and so confident in how to use it.....that there is no hesitation. Once you have a gun for personal protection, I would consider getting a rifle, etc for hunting. Even if your not a hunter by sport.....you may become one out of necessity.

Next...food. I think storing in bulk first is wise. One of the best ways to do this is in #2 buckets with mylar bags. The place with the best price for both lids and bags that I have found is:
https://www.usaemergencysupply.com/
You will find the #2 5 gallon bucket with rubber gasket lids there. If you want even more convenience....get the gamma seal lids. The mylar bags are inexpensive and really a necessity for long term storage. (We're talking 15-20 years!) They come with and with out ziplock tops, but either way....heat seal the top. I wouldn't waste my money on a $100 clam sealer....use a good ole' fashion iron! If you wanna see a great video on how to do this:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vW7_cTn6YpE
This guy has fantastic videos on SEVERAL subjects and explains things very well.

After you think you've stored enough bulk items, I would move on to canned items. Even though they have expiration dates....according to the Hormel website....canned items are good almost indefinately if stored in a temperature controlled environment.

Another thing to consider while storing up food is how to harvest your own...meaning GARDEN. I know its a bit of a foreign concept to my generation, but having the ability to grow your own fruits and veggies is important. And learn how to can your food....you may not be able to immediately eat all that you've grown and it doesn't need to go to waste. FYI......If you think you might wait until you HAVE to grow your own food before you start it......Gardening is an extreme sport!! and takes takes time and EXPERIENCE! We need to know, not only how to put a seed in the ground and make it grow, but also about our own regional soil makeup, what it needs, stock up on that! Stock up on seeds......harvesting seeds from the food you just grew......not as easy as you might think.......it is an art and takes much expertise.

Next......water! Water stored in smaller (gallon) amounts are great and very useful. You can find many youtube videos on how to make purified water. Basically a few drops of bleach per gallon of water. It will store for 1-2 years. I would consider also investing in larger drums (food grade only). The are pricey brand new, but I have found them on Craigs list for cheap.....they used to have Rockstar Energy Drink, etc., in them, but it doesn't matter. They are food grade! Rinse them out and fill them up. I might consider getting a few more to make rain barrels for your garden. Remember, if municipalities are down for any length of time due to cival unrest, etc. you are going to have to have drinking water and water for your garden so you don't loose your crop.

I could go on and on about many things to consider, but here are few:

If your a female and shelves are empty or hyperinflation makes a box of tampons $40.....whatcha gonna do? Have daughters? Here's a thought: Reusable pads: http://www.lunapads.com/
There are several styles and websites.....find what you think you would use.

Soap......it's cheap now and easy to stock up on.

Wash clothes.....mostly because toiletpaper takes a lot of space to store :)

Medicines

Extra eye glasses

Toothbrushes/toothpaste

Detergent

Basically, what do you and your family use that if it were unavailable or way too expensive to buy.....can you store it up right now?

Alright, you probably have more than enough to digest right now. I'll blog later about how you might prepare your food if there were no electricity for awhile....always more to consider!