Looking To 2025

[@lindasmith6202]

I think most of us pessimists are simply realists!

[@ModernRefugee]

I agree.

[@litsci4690]

2025 GONNA SUCK.

[@StabbinJoeScarborough]

Pessimism has kept me from being disappointed over the years Trump being elected means very little for preppers , though i am VERY happy he beat her Still stacking food , ammo and wood ! Like you i see nothing good on the horizon , Thanks so much MR !

[@subdawg1331]

Canadian Joe?

[@briarpalek9254]

I cannot recall ever seeing so many food recalls as we have been learning about these past 4 years. And all the food processor plant disasters is no coincidence. Dangers from above, below, and around us simultaneously. It sort of feels like we are being corralled into a corner. Welcome to the machine.

[@LibraryLizard]

I recently read an article about how continuing to learn new things throughout your life helps to prevent or delay the onset of dementia and Alzheimer’s. Just another way being a prepper helps us survive! ❤

[@Diebulfrog79]

Happy holidays, Modern Refugee 🎄🎄🎄🎄

[@pats9055]

Agree with you. 2025 not looking rosy. Grateful for having parents and grandparents who lived through the great depression and WW2. They taught me more than I ever knew was needed. Appreciate you MR. Wishing you and yours all the best come your way in the new year. You may be the lucky ones!

[@ModernRefugee]

Happy New Year to you!

[@ModernRefugee]

Happy New Year to you!

[@ReederReno]

Morning MR ! Just getting some new tires on my truck ! We are so screwed !!! God bless you this next year ! I appreciate all your videos !!! I’ve learned a lot from you !

[@henrymorgan3982]

If you are not preparing at the best pace you can, you have your head in the ground. Maintain and preserve what you have.

[@ModernRefugee]

@@henrymorgan3982 I agree

[@EssentialTam33]

Good morning, MR. I was lamenting the advantage the Michigan legislature is taking over the lame duck period and thought, I wonder how MR sees some of this. And here you are!😊 In my opinion, it's a time to simply observe the goings on. We need to decide how to REact, because wearing ourselves out with worry over things we have no control over is just damaging. Praying for continued health and healing for you.

[@ModernRefugee]

@@EssentialTam33 thank you.

[@KarenLevy-e5w]

I appreciate your calm encouragement to continue "doing" what we are "doing". There is a steadiness in that.

[@ModernRefugee]

Thank you.

[@JT-2012]

Hello, M.R. Hope you had a nice Christmas. You're certainly better positioned with manual tools and the knowledge than most people. I worry about the newest generation that haven't ever even hammered a nail into the wall.😟. Have a safe and blessed New Year.😄

[@ModernRefugee]

Happy New Year to you!

[@fgallogallo7]

Always good info MR. They’re watching and listening to everything we do stay safe out there.

[@PhotoGirl782]

I always enjoy your talks, having coffee with you and listening. You remind me of my great uncle who had a small farm. People said he was a pessimist. Eventually, he was proven right. Thank you, and Happy New Year to you and your family 🎉

[@ModernRefugee]

Happy New Year to you!

[@craigbond5879]

Never stop Prepping and never stop learning how to do things, Knowledge is power!

[@prepperfortheages878]

Good morning! The chickens are laying, am getting a 1/2 dozen a day for me and mom.

[@joelaichner3025]

When stirring sugar into tea or coffee , it’s a back and forth moment , the spoon is silent , never touches the cup , todays quick fact brought to you by the Letter 4 , and the Number U ,

[@ModernRefugee]

I will remember that.

[@joelaichner3025]

When In High Society

[@katie7748]

Yes, and the saucer is only held if drinking while standing. If seated, the saucer stays on the table. Or so I've been taught.

[@joelaichner3025]

Saucer says on the table , Fabulous , good to know ! Thanks ! Clap for the Wolfman , it’s a song

[@terryoliver1410]

The new treasure is hand operated tools. Not electric not battery. Not corded. Whether it’s for the garage or the kitchen. And where do you find those….. generally at garage sales or better yet the state sales. Anyone under 50 years old probably doesn’t even know what half of the handtools are for. And you can get them cheap because they don’t don’t value them when grandma and grandpa have past😢

[@terryoliver1410]

My apologies not state sales but estate sales

[@henrymorgan3982]

I agree, but just reading your comment, battery operated and corded tools are still vital. With portable solar battery technology, certain tools with need for energy will still be "needed."

[@katie7748]

Careful making blanket statements. Plenty of us whippersnappers not only know what they are, but also use them. And plenty older folks do not. Age has little to nothing to do with it.

[@reidcrosby6241]

It takes time for acquisition. ..but you are correct. Not just tools but many old things, leg hold/connabear traps, kitchen things (percolators, grain/meat grinders, cookstoves).

[@GlenArthur-k1z]

My children love old tools. They do have and use both. The lazar level next to the plumb bob.

[@subdawg1331]

Good morning Sir... wow ... deep one today... The Russians have found Gramp's shotgun works well for small drones.. most prepper groups now have some sort of drones .. mainly for recce or security ... New members of the mag always asks about firearms ... I always say shotguns as a multi purpose ..., I could not agree more the old time skills are rushing back to the most needed ones... great video food for thought even if it is a bit deep we needed this

[@zanedclark]

Good video. "Everything reverts back to hand tools." Well said. zane

[@monkeyfoodgarden]

Thank you sir. I don't call myself a pessimist i just call myself a realist. Pray things will be better but don't see the light at the end of the tunnel right now. Keep praying and prepping. Have a blessed day.

[@47loadmaster]

FYI, people in Michigan are Panic Buying eggs due to the new Free Range law. Not sure what they are thinking as Store Bought eggs do not keep particularly long and producers have been preparing for this change. However, if any of your local followers need eggs they may need to look to Farm Fresh eggs.

[@playcetbradshaw9673]

I think pessimism has its place...but the fact that it is chaotic and becomes out of controll and one becomes blackpilled.its not in line with survival...you need optimisim and hope.i deal with these extremes on a daily bassis.a healthy medium of both is the sweet spot.you know of those stories of nieve optimistic folks who are a little bit dumb having great lives and achieving so much than the average joe.i think we gave alot to learn from the meek.

[@joelaichner3025]

Talent , things you can do , some basics I have , you occasionally teach me new things , but Survivalist , RAW Survival , Nude with a Knife , start ! Hope it’s not winter time ! I’d prefer to start from Nude with a knife in late Spring , early summer

[@ModernRefugee]

I will sleep in the woods, but no naked & afraid for me.

[@lauraIngleswilder74]

One of my favorite sayings...a pessimist is someone who has lived with an optimist to long

[@marygallagher3428]

Yup, keep on preppin' ! Wishing you and Mrs. MR a very Happy New Year!

[@ModernRefugee]

@@marygallagher3428 Happy New Year to you!

[@happygardener28]

Unfortunately, very few are ready for what is in all probability coming. Mike and his crew with Forward Observer and S2 Underground have been trying to break the news gently. But I think we are too far along for kid gloves.

[@MichaelR58]

Having a coffee with you , thanks for sharing, YAH bless brother !

[@PreppingWithSarge]

Happy New Year Modern!

[@ModernRefugee]

Happy New Year to you!

[@alphaomegasurvivalsupply6548]

Nope...nothing ever goes back to the way it was, the world we knew is long gone and the next won't be as most think.....🤷

[@edieboudreau9637]

Good afternoon, M R 👋. Agree, we AREN'T being told the whole story or the truth. I think I will follow what YHWHs word tells us and worry only about today and leave tomorrow's worries for tomorrow. That being said, I will still be doing what I can to get myself prepared. Our supply chain is LESS RESILIENT than even before cvd. Yes. Don't go into debt. Learn all the older skills that you can. I sure hope you know someone that knows how to make wooden barrels for salting and vinegaring. And how to repair them. Cheese cave nearby? and a chance to learn how to. Yes. There will be more negative changes. Nice to still see you benefitting others with your skills and knowledge! 😊

[@ModernRefugee]

I don’t know of a cheese cave in the neighborhood. I do get about 6 months out of home waxed cheese. However I have never tried it with homemade cheese. It is on the list for this winter to try.

[@joe1940]

I guess some of the drones that have been seen over New Jersey were the size of small cars. The battlefield of our next war will look like a sci-fi movie.

[@ModernRefugee]

The one we seen was probably the size of a refrigerator. We seen some last week at night when we were have a bonfire. We seen the lights. Probably less than a thousand feet. No sound at all.

[@joe1940]

@ModernRefugee A friend of mine who lives in the Greenville, MI area said he saw one. I don't think it's Iran or anything, it's probably a government contractor testing out some new technology. Just my opinion, I have no way to know for sure.

[@GlenArthur-k1z]

@@joe1940I think government or industry is most likely. Likely classified if not the military would be looking to capture or destroy.

[@sweaterdoll]

Better learn not just those "old" skills but also how to do them without electricity or natural gas or when you can't get fuel for the generator or it's not sunny enough for solar, etc. Your back-up lifestyle, your wartime lifestyle, your Great Depression lifestyle has to include methods that are not at all dependent on systems or supplies you have no control over, like the power company or phone company or internet.

[@KCSmith1]

Saw your vlog chicken gumbo n burger. One more can cream mushroom, worchestishire, shredded cheddar, green beans n tator tots in a cake pan, 9x13 and ya got Minnesota tator tot hot dish! I think a person could freeze dry tator tots...

[@ModernRefugee]

We love that recipe.

[@tddr7666]

I agree sir. Watched a video on escaping a drone. Very difficult.

[@ModernRefugee]

Yes, I have seen a few of those too. The GT one was especially informative.

[@brushbum7508]

Good Morning M R ! Hope you had a Great Christmas. TAKE CARE..

[@dodsonarmsco]

I think what most people do not realize is drones allow any army or organization to have an airforce, navy, and an armored ground force. I remember the USCG testing sea going drones in rough waters in the early 2000s. Many forces have 20 years of experience with drones, now they are in mass production. Once the newly announced quantum chip is integrated, they will have 10,000 times the programed ability's of current drones.

[@cucvfarmer]

Good video. I agree 💯

[@chriswhinery]

Optimistic here. Still prepping anyway.

[@KathysTube]

I think technology worries me the most, especially AI...and who controls it...until it becomes a monster😬 But...I hope for the best but expect it to fall apart. Wishing the best for you and your family MR 😎👍🎉

[@marcb953]

It seems to be controlled chaos I believe the fuse has been lit. Just a matter of when gonna go off.

[@ht6684]

I ordered 7 more metal garden beds and because our snow melted off and it was in the forties yesterday I started putting them together, I'll finish today before more arctic weather hits. My 1/8 of an acre is mostly food, I have no use for grass. I have hens and rabbits (town) and locks for all cages if need be. I can't believe the chatter from preppers that they feel so much better with the election outcome and are basically not adding to their preps, boggles my mind. The government is what they are and they aren't changing because a new guy gets in.

[@joelaichner3025]

I enjoying the shit outta Life ! Fear Nothing !

[@ModernRefugee]

I try.

[@joelaichner3025]

Never before , comment on Mark Dice , must have warped his mind , he replied ! Made me laugh

[@CorsairTrainers]

Hope you guys have a good new year!!!

[@ModernRefugee]

@@CorsairTrainers you guys to Steve.

[@mr.zardoz3344]

You are appreciated.

[@armedjames2279]

Completely agree sir thank you Good chat 😎❤️

[@GrandmaGingersFarm]

May YAH Bless

[@thomasbrandon5111]

Agree friend

[@BecomingDangerous0]

Hope you had a good Christmas. Happy New Years as well.

[@ModernRefugee]

@@BecomingDangerous0 Happy New Year to you!

[@greatgarden00]

Thank MR you are my favorite channel 🎉🎉🎉❤

[@ModernRefugee]

Thank you!

[@greatgarden00]

@@ModernRefugee ❤️

[@KinEllKokabel]

Happy Hogmanay 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 🥃

[@Fritz0616]

Thank you ..I wrote out a long post and it disappeared like most of comments anymore. I hope Trump can stop the censorship!

[@ModernRefugee]

I’m sorry. I wish I had more control over the comments. YT does whatever it wants.

[@Fritz0616]

@@ModernRefugee ~Not your fault. If I mention anything about herbal medicine or colloidal silver they delete it🤷‍♀ they don’t want you to be able to treat yourself or tell others how to treat yourself at home. I’m sure Im writing this for nothing and will just get deleted.

[@joelaichner3025]

Famous movie line ! You can’t handle the TRUTH ! And this isn’t a movie

[@ModernRefugee]

A Few Good Men?

[@joelaichner3025]

39 degrees , it’s been raining since yesterday , foggy yesterday , really super foggy today , my front yard will be dirt soon ?

[@ModernRefugee]

@ rain mid 40’s all day.

[@joelaichner3025]

Rain drops keep falling on my Head , and Singing in the Rain

[@ModernRefugee]

@ I have heard those.

[@AlwaysSurvive]

Might be a crazy year

[@tomm2812]

MR, Watching a myriad of alternative news from across the World. Economic & political collapse is rampant. Every group with an ax to grind with a neighboring country is rattling their sabers. To me it doesn't look good. Prepare. From the 👍. Best

[@joelaichner3025]

A Joke, The day after Adam ate the forbidden Fruit , ( Eves Fault ) , and they were evicted , Adam gives Eve an Egg and says cook this for me ! Eve says ? What is it ? Adams replies an Egg ! , Eve asks ? What’s an Egg ? Adam says I have no idea yet ! But that’s what I’m calling it , and I found it on the ground next to a Chicken ! Eve says ? What’s a Chicken ? Adam replies , I don’t have a clue , but it says BHA-Chak ! What came first , Chicken or the Egg ? Gods first Puzzle , to this day , nobody knows , God is Funny ! Created the Question

[@MerwinARTist]

According to the Deagel Report from 2017 .. 2/3's of the US population would be gone by sometime in 2025 .. only leaving about 100 million .. seems like the butchers are going to be busy!

[@ModernRefugee]

@@MerwinARTist yes I am familiar with that report too.

[@joelaichner3025]

Hello !

[@ModernRefugee]

Hey there.

[@joelaichner3025]

Run to the Hills, Iron Maiden , wayback , a generation ,

[@joelaichner3025]

And remember ! I’m not your Friend ! This is a Game ! And I always WIN !

[@joelaichner3025]

At 1% , that’s getting thinner ,

[@ModernRefugee]

I wish I could get thinner.

[@joelaichner3025]

Ants , Humans , both have Hive Minds , Ants by Species , Natural , Humans , taught from Birth , yet both ! Have Hive Minds , and no science fiction movie , WAR of the Hive Minds ! I could write it !

[@ModernRefugee]

We do have hive minds.

[@joelaichner3025]

Over 8000 species of Ants , I’m guessing ? Over 8000 species of Humans too ! Hive minds , none cohabitate ! ZERO ! Why ? Hive Minds ! Battle to the Death ! It’s Coming ! No ? Mark , soon , you teach positive , but do you have the Dark Side to Survive , Bullet , or Bulldog , stand alone Reaper , Questions , Chicken or the Egg ?

[@joelaichner3025]

Or ? A Light Side , Power to fix shit , through Force ? Light Side , Morning Star , one of Two , Dark & Bright , a what if Question

[@ModernRefugee]

@ I always wondered about the word morning. Seems wrong to tell someone good morning, because isn’t morning what you do when some dies? So how can you have a good morning. Idk.

[@joelaichner3025]

Had to think on that ! Turned on the stereo , played Joes Garage first , Zappa , and it all came back , answer is ? Somebody Dies ! It’s a celebration of Life Given , not taken away , abortion is taken away life , that I Morn , I’m missing a child , from 1986 ,High School , I have 3 , same girl , missing 1 , my greatest flaw ,if HELL is Real ? That’s why I go there ! I Fucked Up !