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O-Matrix – Rationing History From WW2

O-Matrix – Rationing History From WW2

By Orange, Rationed State, Show Notes
By Orange Link Back to Podcast Post Page Victory in the Name of Government Overreach:[shared_counts] By the end of 1942, half of U.S automobiles were issued an 'A' sticker which allowed 4 gallons of fuel per week.  That sticker was issued to owners whose use of their cars was nonessential.  Hand the pump jockey your Mileage Ration Book coupons and cash, and she (yes, female service station attendants because the guys were over there) could sell you three or four gallons a week, no more.  For nearly a year, A-stickered cars were not to be driven for pleasure at all.   The green 'B' sticker was for driving deemed essential to the war effort; industrial war workers, for example, could purchase eight gallons a week.  Red 'C' stickers indicated physicians, ministers,…
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Episode #10: You Had To Do It

Episode #10: You Had To Do It

Behind Enemy Lines
[shared_counts]A special episode, the 10th episode! This time around we change the pace a bit, celebrate Blue's work with Remember The Fallen, then get down to some great stories from John and his adventures overseas. Our discussions reveal that the moments you treasure are the simple ones, and especially when you trusted that inner voice and just went for it.A very special episode for you all.  Blue's gift is displayed here.
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Rationed State, Rationed Formula

Rationed State, Rationed Formula

Articles, Rationed State, The Mighty Humanzee Speaks
Baby Formula Shortages Should Be Unheard Of, Right? We have been conditioned that our society, superior product of science, technocratic management, and focus on the better good, is robust.  The idea that food shortages are an issue in America is something that in 2018 people would have scoffed at.  But now we are being conditioned for something else.  This article is part of the supporting materials for our documentary Rationed State. By The Mighty Humanzee [shared_counts] In spring of 2022, the US entered yet another crisis, this time baby formula was not available on shelves. The US had to airlift formula into the United States, bizarre version of the Berlin Airlift. The manufacturer voluntarily issued a recall, but this is not what created the scarcity.  Government, and the FDA in…
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15 Days To Flatten The Victory Garden

15 Days To Flatten The Victory Garden

Articles, Rationed State, The Mighty Humanzee Speaks
This Ends Sooner If We All Comply. Sound Eerily Familiar? During crisis and national emergencies, we are instructed that if we follow certain course of action, the crisis abates earlier.  In part one of our series Rationed State:  Victory Gardens we compare propaganda from earlier crisis to the COVID pandemic, and ask where does this lead us.  This article illustrates our points further. By The Mighty Humanzee [shared_counts] "It's Up To You", US Department of Agriculture, 1943.  Please watch before reading. War on Poverty, War on Crime, War on Terror, and War on an Invisible Enemy.  We have a lexicon that evokes feelings of patriotism, and this is by design.  People flock to victors, and war analogies are a means to jump start activity in a people, and saying these…
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OZ Fest: Rationed State – Victory Gardens

OZ Fest: Rationed State – Victory Gardens

OZ Fest, OZ Fest Podcast
[shared_counts]In Part One of our documentary series “Rationed State” we examine how our instincts as patriots and Americans galvanized us as a people during World War II as we sacrificed to support war time efforts.  Part of these efforts were the rationing programs instituted to divert supplies to our military and to our allies.  As with all distortion in markets, this quickly created shortages.  To compensate, Americans were encouraged to maintain Victory Gardens and their own self reliance and ingenuity as part of a patriotic effort to get each other through a national crisis.Fast forward to the COVID crisis and Americans were asked once again to sacrifice for the common good and it was our patriotic duty to trust the Science and our leaders.  In the response to this crisis,…
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Show Notes:  OZ Fest – Victory Gardens

Show Notes: OZ Fest – Victory Gardens

Rationed State, Show Notes, The Mighty Humanzee Speaks
By Orange Rationed to Victory  “The richness of life lies in the memories we have forgotten.” -Cesare Pavese While Victory Gardens & Rationing was a temporary fix to Halt the demand of “normal Society”; that Contributed Effort today is taught thru a lens, that without the concentrated effort of America- the World would be lost without the Navigational pull of American greatness & strength. World War II: - The United States Government began rationing items :https://www.historyextra.com/period/second-world-war/when-food-rationing-begin-end-ww2/Who is the OPA:  Office of Price Administration - WikipediaThe OPA list: Once items were placed onto the OPA list- it would cause a ripple effect- demanding a trip to the store and shortages to begin. Office of Price Administration (OPA) During WW2 Summary & Facts (totallyhistory.com)        Victory Gardens: Victory Gardens during World War II - an overnight sensation…
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Power Plant Destroyed on Purpose?

Power Plant Destroyed on Purpose?

Articles
How does it make any sense to level power plants? We saw this tweet and thought it was pretty freaky. By Orange       hi ! amet, consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Sed turpis tincidunt id aliquet risus feugiat. Dolor sit amet consectetur adipiscing elit ut. Feugiat nibh sed pulvinar proin gravida hendrerit.dfkdfldflk'jdfkljdsklf'sdfsdfsdfsdkdsfnsklfs;dfsdfnsLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Mauris a diam maecenas sed. Semper viverra nam libero justo. Fermentum odio eu feugiat pretium nibh ipsum. Volutpat sed cras ornare arcu dui vivamus arcu felis bibendum. Pulvinar etiam non quam lacus suspendisse faucibus interdum posuere lorem. Integer vitae justo eget magna fermentum iaculis eu non diam. Vitae ultricies leo integer malesuada…
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Show Notes:  Delegate Wars – In Cars

Show Notes: Delegate Wars – In Cars

Show Notes
By Irene Almayda and The Mighty Humanzee Link Back to Podcast Post Page My co-host Irene compiled notes for our discussion about her trip and family history and we thought you may interested seeing them.  They are for both the energy crisis and her family history.  Enjoy.- The Mighty Humanzee [shared_counts] EU Energy QuestionsWhat percentage of energy is generated by your own country?We generate wind, water, some nuclear, although most believe that Portugal shut down nuclear. Oil comes mostly from Saudis. Also Angola, which was once a Portuguese colony.All new homes must have solar heating for hot water. Mandatory. It's  for personal consumption.  No such thing as going back to the grid.How much has diesel increased in your region?Diesel was always huge in Portugal. Growing up that's  what most cars used. Still…
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Show Notes:  Zee Beats NPR to the Punch on BEL #9

Show Notes: Zee Beats NPR to the Punch on BEL #9

Show Notes
By The Mighty Humanzee Link Back to Podcast Post Page NPR has a different take on my BEL topic of credit cards and gun purchases.[shared_counts] Pretty amazing when NPR does an expose on what they perceive as a positive development regarding gun violence.  They celebrate credit card companies singling out gun and ammo purchases. A new "merchant code" for credit cards will categorize purchases made at gun stores. But there are limitations to its usefulness — including that most guns in the U.S. aren't bought at such outlets. https://t.co/UPOu98T1X6— NPR (@NPR) September 16, 2022 But note how they decry the limitations. Really, limitations? The credit card companies are following the disturbing trend that the Obama administration started with the DoJ and Treasury Dept with the IRS, targeting gun manufactures and…
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Delegate Wars:  In Cars

Delegate Wars: In Cars

Delegate Wars
[shared_counts]Irene returns to Delegate Wars with news from Portugal, Spain and France.  During her travels by car, Irene has seen first hand the impact of the energy crisis in Europe, with gas prices at $7 per gallon.  Hitting cities such as Toledo, wine country in France and other destinations in Spain and Portugal, Irene has spoken with family and friends about inflation and their out look for the winter.  Is the news that we hear about Germany and 10% energy reduction as dire as they sound?Zee then asks Irene about her family's experience in Portugal, and what the conditions were like under Estado Novo, one of the dictatorships which held power from 1933 to 1974. A fascinating discussion with a fascinating person. Irene's Photos From Her Travels
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