It Starts at Home"When a government is dependent upon bankers for money, they and
not the leaders of the government control the situation, since the hand
that gives is above the hand that takes. Money has no motherland;
financiers are without patriotism and without decency; their sole object
is gain." "
George Santayana is well known for his saying that "Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it." This pearl of wisdom has more truth than you can possibly realize. Looking back in history, nearly every mistake our country has made already happened somewhere else. Take, for example, the economic crisis in our country over the last
two years. Who could have predicted it? Napoleon Bonaparte. Although he
died nearly 200 years ago, he warned of the dangers when banks were
given too much leeway: "When a government is dependent upon bankers for
money, they and not the leaders of the government control the situation,
since the hand that gives is above the hand that takes. Money has no
motherland; financiers are without patriotism and without decency; their
sole object is gain." It starts at home. We can critique the government all we want, but if we don't start practicing what we preach in our own lives and on the small scale, how will it ever translate into true change? You may not be able to reform the world in a day or even a year, but you can start with yourself and your home. You've already taken the first step as you venture toward a more self-sufficient existence. In this week's newsletter, our feature article discusses storing away your weapons now that hunting season has wound down. We've also included articles on making your own off-the-grid air conditioning, seeding and cultivating without machines (or breaking your back), and trying your hand at homemade brooms. We've also included an installment from Way Off the Grid for some laughs. Remember, we have Joel Salatin ready to answer your homesteading and gardening questions! Please send us any questions you'd like for him to answer, and we'll make sure he gets your email. Send your questions to editor@offthegridnews.com. Once again, thanks for being a part of the Off the Grid News family! Remember to friend us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter! And invite your friends and family to do the same as well! The Editor |