The purpose of Poetslife is to promote the art and discipline of American Tactical Civil Defense for families and small businesses and to contribute practical American civil defense preparedness guidance for all Americans through my articles in the The American Civil Defense Association (TACDA.ORG) Journal of Civil Defense and leadership as the volunteer Vice President of TACDA.

3/31/2021

GoDark Bags for your Constitutional Right to Privacy

You have a Constitutionally-guaranteed right to privacy.

With so much Big Tech, Big Business, Big Media, and Big Government power, technology and data gathering means to deny your Constitutionally-guaranteed right to privacy, it can seem hopeless at times to protect yourself and your family from their ability to track your movement, life, and identity.

But it is not hopeless. 

GoDark Bags offer one tool to blind their unwanted, intrusive power to monitor, track and control your daily life.

TACDA.ORG is now offering a way to protect your privacy by using a GoDark Bag.

It is essentially a Faraday cage in a bag that protects your privacy.

You can order one for your phone here.

GoDark Faraday Bag for Cell Phones

$49.95 $47.45

The GoDark Faraday Bag, an industrial strength Faraday bag from Tarriss, protects your cell phone from location tracking, hacking, and damage due to external EMF by blocking all outgoing and incoming EMF signals between 600 MHz and 6 GHz, including GPS, Cell Phone, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth.

Stop Cell Phone Tracking & Block EMF Signals to Protect Your Privacy, Health & Electronics – Phone Size

SIGNAL BLOCKING THAT WORKS ™

The GoDark Faraday Bag, an industrial strength Faraday bag from Tarriss, protects your cell phone from location tracking, hacking, and damage due to external EMF by blocking all outgoing and incoming EMF signals between 600 MHz and 6 GHz, including GPS, Cell Phone, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth.

Made to be used, not just talked about, GoDark Faraday Bags were made from the ground up with exceptional signal blocking, superior durability and uncompromising construction quality. GoDark Bags were built for the elements and have been thoroughly tested by a third party lab to ensure they perform as expected, making them the trusted choice among IT security professionals, law enforcement, and elite military units across the world.

Blocks wifi, gps, bluetooth, cell signals

Signal Blocking for:

  • EMF Frequencies between 600 MHz – 6 GHz

Including:

  • Cellular Signals: CDMA, GSM, DCS, 3G, 4G, 5G, LTE
  • Wifi (2.4 – 5 GHz)
  • Bluetooth (2.4 GHz)
  • GPS (1-2 GHz)

GoDark Bags are made for the elements

MADE FOR THE ELEMENTS

  • A VERY DURABLE 600D Poly Outer Shell with a PU face coat and a TPU backing that is both water and puncture resistant ensures signal blocking does not become compromised with regular wear and tear. Ideal for indoor and outdoor use.
  • SAFETY FIRST – Inner felt liner protects your device and prevents accidental screen activation allowing you to leave the device on while it’s in the bag ensuring quick access to your powered-up phone in an emergency.
  • LIGHTWEIGHT – At under 3oz, the GoDark Faraday Bag for phones is lightweight, portable and easily fits into your life wherever life takes you.
  • GUARANTEED FOR LIFE – We believe in our products and stand by the quality and performance of our premium GoDark Faraday bags with a lifetime guarantee.
GoDark Bags has a roll top to secure and ensure signals are blocked

No Guesswork Needed

After much testing we specifically chose a tailor-made roll-top design because we believe it provides the best failure-free signal blocking closure on the market.

With our roll-top closure and sturdy strap it’s only a simple glance to visually verify your GoDark Faraday Bag is properly closed and fully protecting you.

Privacy Without Compromising Safety

The inner felt liner allows for privacy without compromising your safety. The liner ensures the metallic 

felt lining ensures your device will not turn itself on

blocking material cannot inadvertently activate your touchscreen, including gestures when the screen is off, allowing you to keep your device powered on while in the bag.

Take comfort in knowing you can have your phone out with photos rolling or emergency calls dialed while others are still waiting for their phone to power-up.

GoDark Bags block EMFs

Consistently Reliable EMF Signal Blocking

Trusting your Faraday bag to work as well in the field tomorrow as it does today is important, which is why we’ve taken great care to ensure the signal blocking abilities of the GoDark Faraday Bag do not become compromised with regular wear and tear.

GoDark bags are made with very durable 600D Poly Outer Shell with a PU face coat and a TPU backing that is both water and puncture resistant. A thin inner padding and felt liner further protect the signal blocking material from being damaged with repeated use.

Phone Bag Sizing Guide

Phone bag dimensions

When determining if your phone will fit be sure to compare your phone dimensions to the inner dimensions of the GoDark Faraday Bag. If you don’t see your phone listed below, measure the height and width of your device in inches or centimeters. If it’s less than the inner dimensions shown here, it will fit.

Phone:

Phone Bag – 8.25 x 4.5″ (Outside), 6.75 x 3.25″ (Inside)

Up to iPhone 12 Pro Max, Samsung Galaxy S10+, Google Pixel 4 XL

TIP #1: Always be sure that the roll-top is rolled over twice and the strap fastened to the Tarriss plate on the front of the bag to ensure that signals are properly blocked.

 TIP #2 – While it may be tempting to charge your device while it is in the bag, this may compromise the integrity of the shielding and put your privacy at risk. To be on the safe side, never use it with any protruding cables as the cable may act as an antenna carrying the signal into the bag.

TIP #3 – Never force a device in or out of the bag. Your device should be able to slide in or out easily by simply tipping the bag.

 TIP #4 – To clean your GoDark Privacy bag, use a damp cloth to clean the outer surface. Keep in mind that it is not a dry bag. It should not be submerged in water or put in the washing machine.

 TIP #5 – Stay Safe, Stay Current and Mind Your EMF Signals

Keeping up with the rapidly changing world of digital privacy and EMF signal blocking is challenging at best. As a customer of ours you’ll periodically receive info about new products and special customer discounts, as well as fresh content about signal blocking, location tracking, contact tracing and digital privacy direct to your inbox.

And you can order one for your tablet here.

GoDark Faraday Bag for Tablets

$69.97 $66.47

The GoDark Faraday Bag, an industrial strength Faraday bag from Tarriss, protects your tablet from location tracking, hacking, and damage due to external EMF by blocking all outgoing and incoming EMF signals between 600 MHz and 6 GHz, including GPS, Cell Phone, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth.

Stop Cell Phone Tracking & Block EMF Signals to Protect Your Privacy, Health & Electronics – Tablet size

SIGNAL BLOCKING THAT WORKS ™

The GoDark Faraday Bag, an industrial strength Faraday bag from Tarriss, protects your tablet and electronics from location tracking, hacking, and damage due to external EMF by blocking all outgoing and incoming EMF signals between 600 MHz and 6 GHz, including GPS, Cell Phone, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth.

Made to be used, not just talked about, GoDark Faraday Bags were made from the ground up with exceptional signal blocking, superior durability and uncompromising construction quality. GoDark Bags were built for the elements and have been thoroughly tested by a third party lab to ensure they perform as expected, making them the trusted choice among IT security professionals, law enforcement, and elite military units across the world.

Blocks wifi, gps, bluetooth, cell signals

GoDark Bags are made for the elements

Signal Blocking for:

  • EMF Frequencies between 600 MHz – 6 GHz

Including:

  • Cellular Signals: CDMA, GSM, DCS, 3G, 4G, 5G, LTE
  • Wifi (2.4 – 5 GHz)
  • Bluetooth (2.4 GHz)
  • GPS (1-2 GHz)

MADE FOR THE ELEMENTS

  • A VERY DURABLE 600D Poly Outer Shell with a PU face coat and a TPU backing that is both water and puncture resistant ensures signal blocking does not become compromised with regular wear and tear. Ideal for indoor and outdoor use.
  • SAFETY FIRST – Inner felt liner protects your device and prevents accidental screen activation allowing you to leave the device on while it’s in the bag ensuring quick access to your powered-up phone in an emergency.
  • LIGHTWEIGHT – At under 7oz, the GoDark Faraday Bag for tablets is lightweight, portable and easily fits into your life wherever life takes you.
  • GUARANTEED FOR LIFE – We believe in our products and stand by the quality and performance of our premium GoDark Faraday bags with a lifetime guarantee.
GoDark Bags has a roll top to secure and ensure signals are blocked

No Guesswork Needed

After much testing we specifically chose a tailor-made roll-top design because we believe it provides the best failure-free signal blocking closure on the market.

With our roll-top closure and sturdy strap it’s only a simple glance to visually verify your GoDark Faraday Bag is properly closed and fully protecting you.

Privacy Without Compromising Safety

The inner felt liner allows for privacy without compromising your safety. The liner ensures the metallic 

felt lining ensures your device will not turn itself on

blocking material cannot inadvertently activate your touchscreen, including gestures when the screen is off, allowing you to keep your device powered on while in the bag.

Take comfort in knowing you can have your phone out with photos rolling or emergency calls dialed while others are still waiting for their phone to power-up.

GoDark Bags block EMFs

Consistently Reliable EMF Signal Blocking

Trusting your Faraday bag to work as well in the field tomorrow as it does today is important, which is why we’ve taken great care to ensure the signal blocking abilities of the GoDark Faraday Bag do not become compromised with regular wear and tear.

GoDark bags are made with very durable 600D Poly Outer Shell with a PU face coat and a TPU backing that is both water and puncture resistant. A thin inner padding and felt liner further protect the signal blocking material from being damaged with repeated use.

Tablet Bag Sizing Guide

Tablet bag dimensionsWhen determining if your tablet will fit be sure to compare your tablet dimensions to the inner dimensions of the GoDark Faraday Bag. If you don’t see your device listed below, measure the height and width of your device in inches or centimeters. If it’s less than the inner dimensions shown here, it will fit.

Tablet:

Tablet Bag – 12.25 x 9.5″ (Outside), 10.25 x 8.5″ (Inside)

Up to iPad 10.5, Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 LTE, Amazon Fire HD 8

TIP #1: Always be sure that the roll-top is rolled over twice and the strap fastened to the Tarriss plate on the front of the bag to ensure that signals are properly blocked.

 TIP #2 – While it may be tempting to charge your device while it is in the bag, this may compromise the integrity of the shielding and put your privacy at risk. To be on the safe side, never use it with any protruding cables as the cable may act as an antenna carrying the signal into the bag.

TIP #3 – Never force a device in or out of the bag. Your device should be able to slide in or out easily by simply tipping the bag.

 TIP #4 – To clean your GoDark Privacy bag, use a damp cloth to clean the outer surface. Keep in mind that it is not a dry bag. It should not be submerged in water or put in the washing machine.

 TIP #5 – Stay Safe, Stay Current and Mind Your EMF Signals

Keeping up with the rapidly changing world of digital privacy and EMF signal blocking is challenging at best. As a customer of ours you’ll periodically receive info about new products and special customer discounts, as well as fresh content about signal blocking, location tracking, contact tracing and digital privacy direct to your inbox.


3/23/2021

Preppers: Keep the Spiritual Side Most Supplied

When I was interviewed on an emergency management podcast, the interviewer asked a trick question: "What is the difference between civil defense, preppers, and FEMA." 

My quick answer was, "Civil defense is in the title, it is for civilians interested in protecting themselves, their families, and the United States of America. Preppers are preparing for the whole treat matrix. FEMA just writes checks."

He was a little startled by my answer. If I were to say it again, I would include that preppers need to emphasize the spiritual more and the material less. 

Or, as Zack Williams says, "A little more Jesus, a little less me."

The commentary below says it all.

Find the original here and here.

COMMENTARY

The Importance of ‘Prepping’ – Spiritually Preparing for ‘Whatever’

 By John Horvat II | August 15, 2019 | 2:33pm EDT
There have always been Americans who have prepared themselves for apocalypses, revolutions or major disasters. Some have taken reasonable measures to stockpile essentials. Others have indulged in elaborate concrete bunkers with every material comfort.

Hardcore “doomsday prepping” or the significant stockpiling of food, weapons, medicine and other supplies used to be reserved for people on the fringe of things. Prepper suppliers have thrived by capitalizing upon these niche markets fueled by the fear of societal breakdown scenarios.

As valid as material concerns may be, spiritual needs are more important. A changing American mood suggests that prepping may soon entail much more than choosing irradiated food menus.

The Changing Prepper A new study published in the Journal of American Studies claims that a culture of fear is gripping America. Prepping is now going mainstream and upstream as this fear expands to all social classes. No longer looking for Armageddon, people are extending their preparations to include the threat of “whatever.” 

They want to be prepared “just in case” something terrible happens.  The trend corresponds to a mood in polarized America that is hard to define. Most Americans do not suffer from extreme material want. However, they do experience a sense of foreboding about the future.

The recent shootings in El Paso and Dayton by deranged individuals have only served to increase the sense of insecurity and uncertainty. It is hard to feel safe when even a trip to WalMart can become a risky adventure.   

As frightening as the shootings are, the vitriol of the national debate adds to the sense of angst. The terms of the debate are changing so that any word (or pronoun) can be termed racist, hateful or some kind of -phobic. A climate where anything can be weaponized makes life impossible.

Thus, a generalized feeling of uneasiness pervades. There is a sense that something is not right in America. It is hard to say exactly what’s coming. It is even harder to prepare for this murky future. Anything can happen when there is no longer a notion of what is right and wrong. Any place can serve as a theater stage to express rage and political drama.

 What Preppers Fear

This foreboding is reflecting in the prepper report. Researchers from the United Kingdom surveyed preppers from 18 U.S. states to find out why they are stockpiling food and supplies. They found that radical liberal agendas and policies, while still important, are no longer the top concerns.  

Unlike the past, their fears now tend to be less political and more headline oriented. Prepper concerns include economic crashes, terrorist attacks, cyber-attacks, pandemics, and environmental disasters.

Fearing Fear Itself

However, their worst threat is fear itself. Preppers feel threatened by the overall sense of fear that permeates society.

"Fear is now deeply entrenched in modern American culture and is the principal reason that so many citizens are engaging in ‘prepping,'" says lead author Dr. Michael Mills.

The fear reflects a steady decline in mediating institutions like the family, community and church that help people cope with danger.

In addition, the study mentions a lack of trust in government. The researchers say that the frequent recommendations from the U.S. government on how to prepare for disasters like hurricanes or other natural disasters have contributed to the increasing number of preppers from all sectors in American society.

“Rather than seeing prepping as an exception within America’s right-wing political culture,” Mills continues, “we ought to see it as being reflective of increasingly established and popular outlooks.”

The new preppers have less confidence in government to resolve problems. They feel that if disaster strikes, the government’s response would not be enough. Most people would need to depend on themselves and their stockpiled goods.

Fear: A Spiritual Condition

However, these stockpiles will not be enough in the coming times. Each material good that is stockpiled corresponds to a physical need. People know that in times of scarcity, for example, they will need food. In the face of extreme danger to property, they will need firearms to protect themselves.  

However, there is no material good that specifically corresponds to a prevailing fear. Fear is a spiritual condition that needs a corresponding spiritual good to alleviate it. 

Fear, by definition, is an unsettlement of the soul that comes from the apprehension of some present or future danger.

Thus, the modern-day prepper should “stockpile” the spiritual wherewithal to overcome fear. This key ingredient is by far the most urgent.

The Need for Certitude of the Spiritual Prepper

Fear is caused by insecurity in the face of uncertainty. Thus, the spiritual prepper needs to collect certainties to overcome fear in times of crisis.

Certainty should come in the form of strong convictions tied to an objective moral law that helps people distinguish between right and wrong, truth and error. It also involves a willingness to act upon these certainties and communicate them to others.

Certitude is a product of the virtue of prudence, by which right reason is applied to actions. Prudence introduces into human action those norms of experience, common sense and balance that make life human, flexible and practical. For this reason, prudence is also called practical wisdom.

Like all virtues, prudence is a habit. Thus, the practice of prudence will allow a person to stockpile habits that will prove useful in times of adversity and “whatever.”

These certainties are fortified yet more when based on the moral teachings and truths of the Church. The soul can find the height of certainty in prayer when practicing the habit of confiding in God for all needs.

As prepping grows in today’s polarized America, preppers should realize the limitations of stockpiling only material goods.  By far, more important is the spiritual prepping that gives people the skills and character necessary to be prepared “just in case” something terrible happens. 

John Horvat II is a scholar, researcher, educator, international speaker, and author of the book Return to Order: From a Frenzied Economy to an Organic Christian Society--Where We've Been, How We Go Here, and Where We Need to Go. He lives in Spring Grove, Pennsylvania, where he is the vice president of the American Society for the Defense of Tradition, Family and Property.

3/10/2021

Save American Civilization via Hounds from Hell

Please go to
jameshlilley.com to buy Jim's books to finance his movie Hounds from Hell.
I am posting a letter I just got from James H. Lilley, Marine, 9th degree black belt, 25-year police, author of 20 books.
I am going to post it here because he risked his life for this country. We can repay the favor by buying his books NOW.
Know anyone in law enforcement? Cop Tales will make them laugh for weeks.
Any romantic ladies out there? Jim's Finding Christmas series is better than any Hallmark movie.
Interested in horrible crime? Read his Dr. Pam Basu book, taught at major criminal courses in universities.
Know any MMA or martial artists of military VETS then buy Master Miyagi and Me.
Hounds from Hell is his book to show how cops stick together because they are fighting corrupt judges and politicians while being attacked horribly by criminals. You can change the world by buying his books and thereby helping his movie be made by United Artists.
https://jameshlilley.com/
You can save the American Dream by purchasing his books so his movie Hounds from Hell can be made.

Bruce,
Late Sunday night I had some unexpected news, or maybe a better term would be bomb, dropped in my lap
I have not been able to talk since December 15, 2020 and this has caused a major problem for my movie project. I have three books, The Hounds From Hell, Knights in Tarnished Armor and Tainted Justice, accepted by Associated Artists Group for production, with filming slated for mid to late Spring 2021. The primary objective was to film a 90-minute pilot and move on to a TV series.
There has been months of preparation working to bring actors/actresses on board and Clint Eastwood’s daughter, Kimber as Director and being guaranteed a movie studio in Atlanta, Georgia.
The producers began scheduling interviews for me, which were to begin in January, to promote the movie and books. However, since I have not been able to carry on a conversation since December, the interviews had to be cancelled. This is now delaying filming and if I cannot do something to promote the movie and books by April 15, there is a high probability the entire project will be put on the back burner or cancelled all together.
The only way to keep the project on track and going forward is book sales to convince sponsors and backers that it’s worth their time and expense to have the film made.
From the time I first began writing, to reach this stage is closing in on 40 years. It took 20 years of trying before my first book was published and another 18+ years before I was contacted by Associated Artists Group saying they wanted to turn my books into a movie.
Would you pass this along to your contacts and ask if they would be willing to assist in keeping this project alive? Books are available in paperback and Kindle on Amazon or my website and the purchase of even a single book will certainly help.
My website is: www.Jameshlilley.com
Any help would be deeply appreciated.




James H. Lilley

U.S. MARINE CORPS VETERAN
&
AWARD-WINNING AUTHOR

HOUNDS FROM HELL

“…an excellent, highly prolific writer.”

The Hounds From Hell is a squad of misfits, led by Sergeant James “Black Jack” Larson. But, Larson’s killing of a young man is a demon he can’t seem to bury and leave behind him. Nightmare images and voices haunt him. Cries of “Drop the gun” and the gun aimed at him, belching its deadly projectile straight at him invade his sleep. In less then a heartbeat his keenly honed reflexes and survival instinct return fire spitting death into the chest of his would-be killer… (Reader’s Review)

HOUNDS FROM HELL II

Knights in Tarnished Armor is the continuing saga of Sergeant James “Black Jack” Larson and his squad of “misfits” known as The Hounds From Hell.Knights begins with the abduction of a teenaged boy and girl, at gunpoint, by a fellow classmate on New Year’s Eve. His obsession with Jenny Brandt is the catalyst for the abduction. They are taken to his home where he tells Jenny he’s going to make her a porn star. While her boyfriend, Bart Masterson, is bound and left in another room Jenny is raped while the attack is filmed…

HOUNDS FROM HELL III

Sergeant James “Black Jack” Larson realizes he’s holding a time bomb of crime and corruption. The names rolling out of murdered IAD Sergeant Tony Rizzo’s “lost” files aren’t street level thugs. These are high profile men and women in the community, but Larson’s never backed down from those who believe they are above the law.From past experience Black Jack is aware he can’t drop the bomb he’s holding in the laps of just anyone. This is something that will require only the most trusted of law enforcement officers in his circle…

MR. MIYAGI AND ME

“If you come to my dojo you will never be promoted to any rank. You will always remain a white belt. But, I expect that you will be like all other Americans who came to my class and quit. I am too strict, much too tough for Americans. But, if you want to learn and learn the right way, come back and I will teach you.” Mr. Takeshi Miyagi directed those words to me on a rainy, November night in 1963. The following evening fellow Marine, Len Neidert and I returned to begin classes and were immediately served our very first dose of humble pie…

COP TALES

Before the dawn of political correctness and the almost choking fear of offending someone, there was a brand of humor that deemed no one sacred. In the world of law enforcement lived those who dared to trample upon everything from the sanctity of motherhood to race and religion. There were no exemptions or exclusions and anyone could fall prey to a trivial barb or a very elaborate prank…

FATAL DESTINY

Fatal Destiny named 2013 Police-Writers.com Book of the Year. The brutal death of Dr. Pam Basu and forcible taking of her car on September 8, 1992 is the singular incident, which defined carjacking. Her senseless killing was truly the murder reported around the world. From CBS, NBC, and ABC to CNN and FOX News, People and Time Magazines, her death touched off a media frenzy. The outcry over Doctor Pam Basu’s murder brought thunderous applause from members of her community when they were told the suspects could face the death penalty…

FINDING CHRISTMAS

Wounded in the line of duty and on the road to recovery, Jack Lacey returns with “Pops” his great grandfather to the “old homestead” for the holidays. There he works to restore the family church in time for Christmas Eve and find the spirit of Christmases from long, long ago. When he sees the job ahead as an impossible take, Pops simply smiles and says, “Just have faith and believe in your heart and all will be fine.” Yet, he remains skeptical, believing only a miracle will restore the old church in time for Christmas…

A HORSE CALLED CHRISTMAS

Jackson Riley’s unplanned stop at the Cedar Falls Horse Auction sets in motion a series of events that will forever alter his future. Immediately after walking into the arena he hears the familiar sound of a whip cracking and a horse cry out in pain. Within seconds he prevents the man from striking the horse again and orders him to drop the whip. When the man says the horse is worthless and can’t be trained, Jackson snaps, “You don’t train a horse with a whip.” He’s shocked when he says he’ll open the biding on the horse with an offer of $20.00 and the man accepts…