054: The Real Story, Facts, National Observances and Essence of Thanksgiving - The Prepper Podcast

Summary: “Not what we say about our blessings, but how we use them, is the true measure of our thanksgiving.” ― W.T. Purkiser <a href="http://theprepperpodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/Family-Thanksgiving.jpg"></a> Show Notes: theprepperpodcast.com/054, or theprepperpodcast.com/Thanksgiving2014 Discussion: * No Product Reviews Today, No questions being answered today. * I have a large queue of questions to cover, and I will * Holidays are here, time to slow it down a bit. * Take time to enjoy our blessings * Survivalists always talk about the problems in this nation, * So many times we forget just how good we have it * We should take time to talk about how great things can be in the United States, or anywhere. * Poverty level in the U.S. is more privileged than the “wealthy” in other countries. * Overall, this country is still not that bad a place to grow up * You can grow up in poverty and change your outcome * My story * I am a good example to the opportunities in this country * Poor and lacking government assistance * Explain my home with broken windows and heating up food for my brother * If this were many other countries, I would still be the trade of my parents. * I was given a chance to learn (trade, skill, or collegiate) * I am able to give my children a life of privilege * I was able to start a business and flop * I was able to start a business and then develop and grow it * True our government is corrupt, like all governments * True they watch our every move * True the infringe on our rights and steal a percentage of our wealth * But the fact is this: * We have the right, privilege and the ability to change our lives based on our desires * I am on a journey * Never thought I would be where I am at now * Not at my destination but I am changing my life in a continuous journey * Many other countries * Past and future * You will grow into the family occupation and social status * You didn’t choose it, you were pushed into it * It was chosen for you * There were very few exceptions * First I want you to enjoy * Spending time with family * Over abundance of food * A warm home to sleep in * The electronics and technology that brings this podcast to you * Next, I want you to give * Find one person that has less than you * Give that person something from the heart * If you have children, teach them how great it feels to help someone less fortunate * And Now, I want you to * Listen to my very first thanksgiving on The Prepper Podcast * A History Lesson of Thanksgiving, the real story of the first thanksgiving, and how it was started First Prepper Podcast Thanksgiving: <a href="https://decmail.nucor.com/owa/redir.aspx?C=4qvZH8b-G0G1Jfla-kHtDX-pn4Bv1NEIuOgwdO48Ov62aG---bjozb_Aoq8BEOeBARDjFQWo-Uo.&URL=http%3a%2f%2ftheprepperpodcast.com%2f2013%2f11%2f28%2f009-true-crafted-story-behind-the-pilgrims-first-thanksgiving%2f156%2f">009 True Crafted Story Behind the Pilgrims First Thanksgiving</a> The Story: * What is the typical story of thanksgiving? * 1621 * The feast was actually a hunting party and it lasted 3 days long. * There was no thanksgiving * Another view: Genocide * 1637 * 700 indians killed * Massachusetts Bay Colony * Puritans * Gov.

054: The Real Story, Facts, National Observances and Essence of Thanksgiving - The Prepper Podcast

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