For the self-sufficient, preparedness-minded folks, you probably already know about SurvivalBlog.com but I'm mentioning it anyway since there are many more individuals who can benefit from the information provided there.

And for those who plan to rely on Comrade Obama to keep food in your belly and a roof over your head, we've got some links for you too (Just don't tell the villages that were plundered in order to provide these links - after all, we're just "sharing the wealth").

Collapse of the Soviet Union

Public Health Care System Broken in Canada

Bankers and Politicians Save Iceland From Impending Prosperity

Finally, today's Dink is none other than Democrat Barney Frank.  Umm... yeah.

Bill Gates and Jerry Seinfield's "No-Vista, More Chewy Churros" commercial is out.  It's kind of funny in a sad and not-very-funny sort of way.  Maybe they don't mention Windows Vista because it's bad manners to talk about the deceased so soon.

And to cheer everyone up, just remember - At least you aren't one of these people getting kicked in the crotch:

Blindsided Crotch Kick

I'll Ro-Sham-Bo you for it

Oh, Hello!

Finally, we present to you some of the brilliant things newscasters have said in the past week.  This is sure to restore confidence in those who provide this nation with information.

"Locals are hitting the stores to stock up on essentials like bottled water, meat, and cookies."
Fox News - When reporting on tropical storm Hanna - September 2008

"Make no mistake, Hanna is a disastrous tropical storm with hurricane strength winds."
ABC News - When reporting on tropical storm Hanna - September 2008

"Right now we don't have a chance of storms but if we did it would be on Wednesday or Thursday."
NBC News - September 2008

Late night talk show host (and comedian) Craig Ferguson rips on Microsoft

The gold and silver shortage continues as more people realize the US Government is systematically destroying the dollar

Dink for Today:
Today’s Dink is none other than US President George W. Bush.  Here’s what he has to say:

“Our enemies are innovative and resourceful, and so are we. They never stop thinking about new ways to harm our country and our people, and neither do we.” – George W. Bush

Quote for Today:
“The moral and constitutional obligations of our representatives in Washington are to protect our liberty, not coddle the world, precipitating no-win wars, while bringing bankruptcy and economic turmoil to our people.” – Ron Paul