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Did Federal Agents Really Raid a Mormon Food Storage Facility?

We are in an especially tense time for civil liberties as the NDAA ‘indefinite detention’ bill makes its way through Congress, so when a story went viral over the weekend of Feds raiding a Latter Day Saints food storage facility in Tennessee and demanding customer lists, alarm bells went off and some folks got riled up.Did Federal Agents Raid a Mormon Food Storage Facility?

But now it looks like this raid on LDS food storage never occurred.

The news desk at the Blaze was skeptical of the raid story from the outset. It was single-sourced to the organization called “Oath Keepers,”  who are “active servicemen devoted to upholding their oath of guarding the republic and protecting individual liberty.”

Oath Keepers did not initially name any sources and there was no corroboration from local news outlets of their post on the alleged food raid.

The Blaze received dozens of tips and requests, however, for more information on this story. We had direct contact with at least one prominent LDS church official, and a number of sources who indicated that they had heard nothing about this story through their channels.

As of late Monday, Oath Keepers had pulled the food storage raid story from their website, and gave an explanation that stated:

“We have pulled this story about the Mormon cannery being visited by federal agents because the source of the information at the cannery is now denying that he ever told us that event occurred.”

So the Feds didn’t kick down doors and confiscate lists of private citizens who want to prepare themselves with stored food in the event of an emergency such as a power outage or flood. This is good news, to be sure.

But the full context to the story does not seem to end there. It turns out authorities have been poking around and asking Tennesseans about their emergency preparations, even going door-to-door with questionnaires.

Local Nashville news broadcasters at WTVF-TV reported on house-by-house Metro Public Health department efforts to check on citizens’ emergency preparedness, including the off-putting line that ”The county still wants to know exactly what you are doing to start thinking ahead:”

In addition, a terrorism watch precursor pamphlet from the “Bureau of Justice Assistance” has been circulating the internet that targets completely legal, commonplace behaviors for many conservatives who want to be ready for an emergency. The bulletin lists sweeping generalizations about who might be a terrorist, and many of the indicators revolve around food storage and emergency preparedness.

The Blaze called one of the phone numbers listed on the flyer, and it is in fact a direct line to a joint terrorism analysis fusion center in Colorado. When asked for an official comment on the distribution of the flyer, a fusion center officer declined to comment and stated that any request would have to be made in writing.

 

Did Federal Agents Raid a Mormon Food Storage Facility?

 

The list of concerning activities includes this list below, which notably suggests possessions of waterproof match and meals ready-to-eat (MREs) could be cause for concern:

Did Federal Agents Raid a Mormon Food Storage Facility?

Store owners are encouraged to call authorities if any of these activities occur and raise their suspicions.

While Congress decides whether under the NDAA U.S. Citizens can be sent to military prison without the benefit of a trial based only on suspicion, further government attempts to compile lists of  private emergency preparations and campaigns that single out self-sufficient citizens under the guise of counter-terrorism guidelines could heighten distrust of federal authorities.

But at least they haven’t raided any LDS food storage facilities. Not yet.

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  • altops
    Posted on December 13, 2011 at 9:03am

    retractions don‘t mean it didn’t happen, it only means the story is now denied after it was reported and now retracted maybe under threat or duress ! ! ! It was never retracted that they did in fact raid a store selling organic food, another for selling real milk, a company picnic for serving real milk and food…. so what then this one retraction makes booboo go away? don’t fall for the Sy-op PROPAGANDA.

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    • mils
      Posted on December 13, 2011 at 9:38am

      What ever you have done to “prepare”…you need to keep to yourself…eg food…
      Gold coins etc , you could be asked to turn in for the “good” of the nation
      None of us know for sure what is in store for our nation….just keep on preparing and don’t make a big deal of it

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    • dheard
      Posted on December 13, 2011 at 10:05am

      With the exception of bullet number 2 on that “Suspicious” list I would say that 90% of the OWS people should be considered terrorists b/c the first 8 bullets pretty well line up w/ that group perfectly.

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    • Eliasim
      Posted on December 13, 2011 at 10:11am

      The funny thing about what the Feds are doing and will be doing is that they are going to shutdown the very people who have made the government what it currently is, and then the government will also fall apart because they will chop down their own legs, and collapse into the pool.

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    • Eliasim
      Posted on December 13, 2011 at 10:14am

      They will harass until people begin shutting down in large numbers, and then the spirit that flows from the people to the government will cease to exist, and the government will starve into collapse.

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    • JRook
      Posted on December 13, 2011 at 10:45am

      Only the blaze could attempt to spin a non-story into an edgy anti-government story. Let’s remember where the Patriot act came from.

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    • V-MAN MACE
      Posted on December 13, 2011 at 10:59am

      Don‘t buy ammo from Dick’s Sporting Goods… they ask for ID and then put you in a customer database.

      No law, just “store policy”.

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    • robert
      Posted on December 13, 2011 at 11:07am

      This is an indication that the federal government is getting more firnly under the control of radical leftist dregs whose aim is totalitarianism and a subjugation of US citizens to its every whim, because they believe they should be able to tell us what to think and what to do.

      There’s a very good chance Obama will get back in and the transformation into an Orwellian society will be completed.

      There are not enough “aware” people in this country and far too many who will support this monster for re-election,. because they are so brainwashed and mentally conditioned they believe not to do so would be a racist act……..a condition that has been programmed into their weak, mini-minds.

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    • TaraR42
      Posted on December 13, 2011 at 11:39am

      @JRook
      The patriot act came from our dear loving Gaf spewing Vice President Yup Say it aint So Joe wrote it
      Yes it was presented to the house and sentate and as we all know it was voted in…. then along comes BHO who campaigned on overturning the Patriot Act then Low and Behold they have extended it and are now expanding it…. We are hosed

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    • Buck Shane
      Posted on December 13, 2011 at 12:07pm

      Privacy
      Paying with cash
      Appear to condone violence?
      Interest in non-intended uses or products
      Purchase ammunition
      Purchase MREs
      Night vision
      Flashlights
      Magazines
      Bi-pods
      I am guilty of all those things.

      How about Revs Wright, and Sharpton – they say some interesting things.
      How about the New Black Panthers at the polls?
      How about Bear Grylls?
      Three quarters of the nation is guilty of at least one of those criteria.
      But, you know what not on the list? Mus lims.
      Hummmm.

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    • abbygirl1994
      Posted on December 13, 2011 at 12:37pm

      MILS And don’t use stores where you use a card.. its a great way for them to watch what your buying.. Especially if you are buying in huge quantities! God help us!

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    • 19RANDY59
      Posted on December 13, 2011 at 1:33pm

      Funny how these G-men always where their bags and uniforms so proudly, but then hide their faces. I’ll bet $10000 that their parents are soooo proud. Hey, don”t our cops look a lot like communist cops. America is full of fools. Don’t worry, when they come for you,It won’t be the pig you know. They’ll send them from another place. The pig you know will go to that place, and fulfill his life long dream of LEGALLY blowing someone head off.

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    • TheWholeTruth
      Posted on December 13, 2011 at 2:06pm

      “This incident was confirmed, in person, by Oath Keepers Tennessee Chapter President, Rand Cardwell. Here is Rand’s report:
      “A fellow veteran contacted me concerning a new and disturbing development. He had been utilizing a Mormon cannery near his home to purchase bulk food supplies. The man that manages the facility related to him that federal agents had visited the facility and demanded a list of individuals that had been purchasing bulk food. The manager informed the agents that the facility kept no such records and that all transactions were conducted on a cash-and-carry basis. The agents pressed for any record of personal checks, credit card transactions, etc., but the manager could provide no such record. The agents appeared to become very agitated and after several minutes of questioning finally left with no information. I contacted the manager and personally confirmed this information.”

      I see NO WHERE in there where it says they ‘RAIDED” the place, kicked down doors, confiscated supplies or anything ELSE this story said they said happened. If they asked about a RAID then, heck! And can you imagine the calls to the place? Maybe the manager decided it just wasn’t worth all the harassment. I can hear it now.. “NO, WE WERE NOT RAIDED PLEASE STOP CALLING!”

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    • chazman
      Posted on December 13, 2011 at 2:26pm

      … To be sure, keep yer mouth shut about all of your preparations. If people know about yer stuff, and they’re starving, they’re gonna come for it!

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    • ozchambers
      Posted on December 13, 2011 at 3:36pm

      That list was fairly logical and understandable up until the point where they mentioned bulk storage items. Fortunately for me, I‘m Okay since I’m not Preparing for SomE Crazy armageddon anyhow.

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    • AzDebi
      Posted on December 13, 2011 at 4:00pm

      I don’t get the “missing hands/fingers” thing at all…don’t you suppose that if a person has ALREADY lost their hands or fingers from messing around with explosives, they might just consider NOT DOING IT ANYMORE?! AND, they’d probably be the last to be enlisted by anyone else to build bombs/explosives for them being as they are now pretty much DISABLED for that kind of activity! What am I missing here?

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    • jszmiller
      Posted on December 13, 2011 at 6:24pm

      @JROOK – our dear Vice President wrote the patroit act… but I’m sure you knew that… right!

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    • West Coast Patriot
      Posted on December 13, 2011 at 6:37pm

      This is exactly why we need a President and members of Congress that take their oath to protect and defend the Constituion seriously. Do not be fooled by good looks or good debating skills. The people across the spectrum have and continue to wake up to the Progressive plan. Ron Paul will be a defender of the Constitution and that is what we need right now.

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    • AmericaLastStandForFreedom
      Posted on December 13, 2011 at 6:53pm

      Actually, I think the FEDs were looking for arsenals. Think about it. What is the most valuable thing you could have besides food and water during a crisis? GUNS. They protect you and your family. And, maybe someone told them that the guns were there somewhere behind the canned foods. I dunno, but it is a plausible possibility.

      ALL my guns are hidden. You could burn my house down and you won’t find my 250 guns and 4000 boxes of ammo. They are hidden well. IT WILL BE THE GUNS AND AMMO THE FEDS WANT, not your food. They already control the food supply. They don’t control the guns and ammo YET. They are trying, though.

      If you want something to barter during hard times, stock up on guns and ammo and gun powder supplies. THEY WILL BE THE MOST VALUABLE.

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    • loriann12
      Posted on December 13, 2011 at 8:16pm

      @mils

      I’ve been saying that for a while…if you are preparing with extra food and water, only tell those you REALLY trust, and buy extra a little at a time, or unload when no one is around to see you do it. We have our driveway in the back, off the alley and everyone has privacy fences.

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    • Miami
      Posted on December 13, 2011 at 8:45pm

      Is it just me or does the OWS crowd hit everyone of those watch points?

      Yet, they seem to be exempt from government monitoring even supported by the political class not to say the media

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    • V-MAN MACE
      Posted on December 13, 2011 at 10:37pm

      Miami

      You’re WAAAY off. OWS has BEEN infiltrated and monitored VERY closely. When they saw they couldn’t co-opt the movement, they started beating them up.

      I was at one of those protests in Downtown Cleveland doing my V-Man Anti-Police State/ Anti-Federal Reserve thing, and the Nazi cop in plain clothes with those wraparound shades just kept following me around…. I cursed him out so badly I thought he was going to punch me.

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    • MetalPatriot
      Posted on December 13, 2011 at 11:48pm

      I need to consolidate my posts…sorry.

      @Eliasm
      You’re actually sounding more & more…sound as I continue to read your posts.

      @AzDebi
      The missing fingers/limb & stained clothing could indicate use of chemicals/explosives.

      @Robert
      I agree with ya.

      @CS Lewis FAN
      There are no good candidates. People are promoting their choice here, but, there isn’t one person that can restore our nation to the original vision & principles.

      @TheWholeTruth
      THANK YOU for posting that. Oath Keepers are an honorable and trustworthy association. **Please read their core values. If that isn’t true patriotism, what is? Let’s spread the word to OUR troops. They’re OUR friends & family….not of corrupt politicians.
      http://oathkeepers.org/oath/2009/03/03/declaration-of-orders-we-will-not-obey/

      @BIBLESnGUNS
      You can be sure everything we say here is monitored.

      @cessna152
      There’s definitely somthing to be said about, “Life Free or Die” isn’t there. We’re being taught what our forefathers talked about & fought for….that’s for sure.

      @MidWestMom
      Guilty. Thank you for the reminder. In one way it’s tough because I like to have my NRA & Don’t Tread stickers. I understand about possessions/things, but what do you think about advertising our other ideals…is that not a good idea?

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    • nmgene
      Posted on December 14, 2011 at 12:17am

      But they have forgotten the largest standing armed forces in the world, The American gun owners, 100 million plus known legal gun owners. A large majority of ex military, ex police, hunters who have been shooting since before they were in there teens. They wont stand still for much more of these traitors actions. No One wants another civil war but they are pushing us towards it. It will be a short and bloody confrontation. No one has ever defeated the American Patriots.

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    • Miami
      Posted on December 14, 2011 at 1:38am

      V-MAN MACE

      So you’re saying they stood by and let those people get away with public drug use, rape and murder?

      Really now…

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    • US_SOLDIER
      Posted on December 14, 2011 at 1:44am

      They need to go back and actually get the story right. Oathkeepers said that two Federal Agents went to the place and demanded the names. The owner told them first they were a cash only operation and second that they didnt keep any reciepts. The Agents were told since they didnt have a warrant they needed to leave. So they left frustrated naturally but there never was anything mentioned about a raid

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    • Copperhead Road
      Posted on December 14, 2011 at 6:22am

      AMERICALASTSTANDFORFREEDOM:

      I live back in the hills where people still make their own shine, hunt year round, and are armed to the teeth. I’d really like to know some of your tricks for hiding your most prized posessions (and rightfully so). For anyone reading this and thinking I’m nuts: don‘t say we didn’t warn you…

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    • Polwatcher
      Posted on December 14, 2011 at 6:27am

      All Repubs are terrorists…

      …..Obama

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    • V-MAN MACE
      Posted on December 14, 2011 at 9:11am

      Miami

      Are you being sarcastic?

      Because the FACT of the matter is that the Police are utterly incompetent and INCAPABLE of preventing any of those acts…

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    • ie.Carpenter
      Posted on December 14, 2011 at 3:02pm

      Hey, Jrook….The democrats wrote the Patriot act…Just like they have strengthened it since Obama has been elected…How about you go learn the facts before writing your hate speach.

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    • V-MAN MACE
      Posted on December 14, 2011 at 3:30pm

      ie.Carpenter

      Bush signed it and he was also pushing guns acorss the border to Mexico before Obama.

      So what are you getting at? They’re BOTH CRIMINALS.

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  • EqualJustice
    Posted on December 13, 2011 at 9:01am

    SOUNDS like another attack on a Beck Sponsor, to me! Myabe if the INTIMIDATE people by thinking they will be INVESTIGATED by the FBI if they buy food storage, it will hurt him.. AGAIN? I smell MOVE ON, Van Jones, Soros, Holder and Obama. STINKS!!?

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    • TheVoice1
      Posted on December 13, 2011 at 9:27am

      agreed

      Stand Strong America

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    • mils
      Posted on December 13, 2011 at 10:15am

      How do you figure “Beck sponsor”?
      ..you are saying it’s an attack on the LDS in general ?

      .anyone that sponsors people like Beck are going to be attacked by the establishment…they fear being revealed.. Any sponsor now understands this. So whomever sponsors people like Beck, we look at seriously for products, services etc.

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    • GeorgieBaby
      Posted on December 13, 2011 at 10:50am

      No, it is not an attack on a Beck sponsor. There are many different food storage companies, however the one referenced in this article is not a company. The food storage facility that Oath Keepers spoke of is an LDS Church owned Family Home Storage Center. This is a service provided by the church that supplies a limited range of staples (sugar, flour, wheat, beans, etc…) at cost as well as the facilities, equipment, and supplies needed to prepare these staples for long-term storage. Individuals prepare, and pay for what they need themselves. They also clean up and maintain the facility as well. For more information, please see: http://www.providentliving.org

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  • CS Lewis FAN
    Posted on December 13, 2011 at 9:01am

    Does anyone think “big-gov-health-care-Romney“ or ”hands-in-the-cookie-jar-Newt” will make a bit of difference?
    How about “bomb-them-all-Santorum”? Most of these Repub candidates want move power for the government, not more freedom for the citizens.
    Ron Paul is the only way. Consistent, honest, trustworthy & for liberty. He’s the one we should support. ….and maybe Michelle Bachman as a second choice.

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    • Rajaat99
      Posted on December 13, 2011 at 10:27am

      If the Republicans want to guarantee a victory, they have to support Ron Paul. He has a large devoted following that will not vote for Romney or Gingrich. They will most likely vote for the Libertarian candidate instead. Many Republicans have said that they will vote for anyone who is not Obama and then there are the Republicans who will vote for anyone who claims to be a Republican. The GOP can tie these three groups together, and have a better chance at winning, by supporting Ron Paul.

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    • Ming The Merciless
      Posted on December 13, 2011 at 1:18pm

      I was there for Ron Paul in 2008 and I’ll be there again for him in 2012 on election day – how about you?

      Ming The Merciless  
    • JMorcan
      Posted on December 13, 2011 at 2:08pm

      Ron Paul has a good basis for fixing the government. Unfortunately, he has no idea how to fix the economy. A vote for Ron Paul is a vote for poverty.

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    • blondenblueeyed
      Posted on December 13, 2011 at 2:31pm

      You forgot to add Ron ‘legalize drugs’ Paul to the list. RP is NOT the answer here especially after his
      co-sponsoring legislation regarding legalizing drugs with Barney ‘the sodomite’ Frank.

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    • ozchambers
      Posted on December 13, 2011 at 3:39pm

      Fixing the government means many things including getting it completely untangled from capitalism. Free market capitalism unfettered by government intrusion is EXACTLY how you fix the economy.

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  • ICanComment
    Posted on December 13, 2011 at 8:57am

    Talking head: “An unidentified, 37 year old man was indicted today for the suspicious purchase of numerous ‘night flashlights.’ ”

    Look out… He possesses little knowledge of how to use a “night flashlight,“ and demonstrates interest in uses that do not seem consistent with the intended use a ”night flashlight.”

    Quick, hide the ‘night flashlight’ stash! They‘re at the door and they’re asking questions…

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  • Lion420
    Posted on December 13, 2011 at 8:50am

    Sounds like what Glenn says…we’re gonna start hearing “They’re hoarding food, while others are hungry…GET EM!!”

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    • AZindependent
      Posted on December 13, 2011 at 9:10am

      Works for wealth, why not food?

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    • V-MAN MACE
      Posted on December 13, 2011 at 9:11am

      All this really means is that the FEDS threatened them not to reveal that they’ve been raided, and so they withdrew their claim.

      The FEDS are in the habit of sending threatening letters and warning those who’ve been raided not to speak out about the raid or face further intimidation, such as the “demand inquiry” letter for food storage and the “demand” letter sent to gun shops ASKING…in a threatening fashion… them to reveal purchasers who buy more than one rifle and more than a certain amount of ammo. This is wholly illegal and official intimidation, they have no authority to inquire about food storage or firearms/ammo purchases outside of the current legal constraints. They already get data of rifle purchases when the Federal Background check is run.

      Of course they’re not going to give you any info when you call them. It’s a Threat Fusion Center run by FEMA who plans on rounding you up and hauling you off to an indefinite detention concentration camp.

      Oathkeepers are the only police I support. The rest are ready (chomping at the bit) to violate their oaths.

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    • DreadPirateRoberts
      Posted on December 13, 2011 at 5:23pm

      @V-Man Mace: Never had that happen to me at Dick’s Sporting Goods, but good to know to watch out for. heard stories like that about some Wal Marts as well, but never had an issue.

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    • AmericaLastStandForFreedom
      Posted on December 13, 2011 at 6:58pm

      Useful idiots will believe a LIE. GOD BLESS AMERICA.

      STAND TOGETHER ONE PATRIOT TO ANOTHER!

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  • olddog
    Posted on December 13, 2011 at 8:47am

    The Government want to know who has stored food, so when they need it they can come take it. Nothing new here, this time they want our food instead of our land or money. Now a Small government would not have the power to take from us..I’m celebrating today, my Fire Obama bumper sticker came in..

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    • teamarcheson
      Posted on December 13, 2011 at 8:56am

      It is easy for Federal Agents to get someone to change their story when they shove a rifle muzzle in your mouth, your wife’s mouth or one of you kids. Just look what TSA is doing. The Homeland Security Secret Police have already labeled as terrorist anyone who has over a 7 day supply of food. I would not be so quick to discredit this story at all.

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    • teamarcheson
      Posted on December 13, 2011 at 9:02am

      The Government can find out what you have stocked by examining food market computerized cash register receipts. The stores have detailed copies of what you buy because when you return something they do not have to look at you receipt or even have your credit card. If stock piling food, buy it with cash. Buy you CB and shortwave radios with cash too. Get cheapo cell phones for cash and store them for when you may need one.

      Congress has declared war on America, get use to it.

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    • MidWestMom
      Posted on December 13, 2011 at 10:11am

      For years I’ve been telling everyone: Use Cash – Checks, Credit cards & Debit cards leave a trail.
      Keep only the amount you need to pay for things like house payment, utilities, insurance etc in your bank account. If it makes you feel more secure, add to that an emergency amount. Withdraw everything else in cash each payday. If you must purchase online, try to find a company that will accept a money order. Your general info will still be in their records but your financial info won’t be. Better yet, try to purchase used items. Lots of “gear”, tools, building materials etc can be found at garage sales, thrift stores & local “for sale” ads. As an added benefit, buying used usually saves you money. Again, pay cash.
      It’s much easier for purchases of “extra stuff” to disappear if you have a history of paying cash for everything. They don’t stand out.
      When people ask me why I pay cash for everything, I tell them it keeps me from overspending.

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    • TeaPartyGoth97
      Posted on December 13, 2011 at 1:00pm

      MidwestMom, I keep everything in A bullion chest.
      Not Joking.

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  • Darren
    Posted on December 13, 2011 at 8:45am

    “But at least they haven’t raided any LDS food storage facilities. Not yet.”

    If the federal government wants good home-made peanut butter, that‘s where they’ll find it. ;>)

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    • Latter-Day-Soldier
      Posted on December 14, 2011 at 12:28am

      “It’s PEANUT-BUTTER-JELLY-PEANUT-BUTTER-JELLY-PEANUTBUTTERJELLY….with a baseball bat” =D

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  • Sara72
    Posted on December 13, 2011 at 8:36am

    where there is smoke, there’s fire!

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  • SageInWaiting
    Posted on December 13, 2011 at 8:23am

    You mean I’m now a suspect because I made a large purchase at Cabella”s wearing a burqa? What is this country coming to? You’d think this administration would ADMIRE and SUPPORT a cross-dresser!

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    • poorrichard09
      Posted on December 13, 2011 at 8:37am

      What the hell is going on in Tenn., birthplace of Davey Crockett?? The gov’t. is getting really nosey there and the muslims are on a roll too.

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    • Solzhenitsin
      Posted on December 14, 2011 at 3:55pm

      Thanks for the chuckle!

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  • Snowleopard {gallery of cat folks}
    Posted on December 13, 2011 at 8:17am

    So even that one story appears to have been false there is interest in Tennessee and other areas by the Feds’ and such asking who and what is preparing? Sounds like the lists are being prepared for the ‘event’ in which people can be arrested for ‘food hoarding’ and ‘other criminal terrorist activities’ that are open ended.

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    • Stuck_in_CA
      Posted on December 13, 2011 at 8:29am

      This Congress is, and has been, passing laws that are killing our personal freedoms.
      Bill by bill, in nice, neat little packages. A steady stream of freedom-eroding new laws. The people that have the authority to stop this, won’t. And we just sit and watch…

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    • InversionTheory
      Posted on December 13, 2011 at 8:40am

      Welcome to the Normalcy Bias, Stuck. ;-)

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    • HorseCrazy
      Posted on December 13, 2011 at 2:03pm

      frightening. using cash, being a christian, buying ammo or large clips for most semi auto rifles and large amounts of beans and waterproof matches etc now qualifies us as a threat? all the while being muslim in the military is not a threat but we country folks are a danger. gasp even have a hand pump on my well incase…gasp…the power goes out and my generator runs out of fuel. dangerous! I also have one of those newfangled night time flashlights!

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  • c0mm0nsense
    Posted on December 13, 2011 at 8:11am

    National Defense Authorization Act, and the Patriot Act. Don’t you just love the names of the Bills that take your Freedoms and Liberties away?
    How many of the Candidates running for President support the National Defense Authorization Act or the Patriot Act ? See Beck‘s Passionate Interview With Allen West Over ’Indefinite Detention Bill. Stance.

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  • Rightallalong
    Posted on December 13, 2011 at 8:02am

    Another reason the story could have been pulled – Patriot act provision requiring a gag order – thats patriotic isn’t it.

    “A far more likely explanation may be found in the Patriot Act itself, which features a sneak-and-peek with a gag order provision that allows federal agents to conduct searches of any facility and then gag the witnesses from speaking about it for at least one year, after which they may challenge the gag order. The existence of this sneak-and-peek gag order is widely acknowledged and easily verified through common web searches. Even NPR reported on it several years ago:
    http://www.npr.org/news/specials/patriotact/patriotactprovisions.html”

    Learn more: http://www.naturalnews.com/034381_Tennessee_cannery_stored_food.html#ixzz1gQ3IJuVy

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    • Delta D-5-3
      Posted on December 13, 2011 at 8:10am

      Hmmm, thanks for the links. Very interesting, and yet quite disturbing………..

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    • sbleve
      Posted on December 13, 2011 at 8:14am

      Sneak-a-Peek —–that be good. Warrant-less law enforcement.

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  • United_Ignited
    Posted on December 13, 2011 at 7:58am

    Under the Patriot Act the FBI can come to your house or place of business without warrant and forbid you from telling anyone that they were there? This might explain why their story was withdrawn? http://m.youtube.com/#/watch?desktop_uri=%2Fwatch%3Fv%3DkNRSs6LsGeI&v=kNRSs6LsGeI&gl=CA

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  • BIBLESnGUNS
    Posted on December 13, 2011 at 7:58am

    It seems to me that preparedness is a pretty common thing among blazers, as well as talking about it here on these threads. Who else are you talking to? Be very carefull about talking to others in relation to what you are doing. I only tell people that have earned my trust,(a very hard thing to do). there are 4 families here that will be in alliance when the fur hits the fan, and we only talk among ourselves, and are sworn not to allow others into our group. Yes, we will be of help to others, but we must care for ourselves first. Please be very carefull in your conversations, as something said could easily be remembered later on.

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    • cessna152
      Posted on December 13, 2011 at 8:37am

      WTF? This is no longer the USA I know and love. On one hand going underground may lengthen YOUR life, but shorten it for the republic. We have adopted the “country club” mentality and living like that does not endorse freedom, it endorses selfish ambition. I want to live and not run while looking behind me. If our forefather’s had this mentality we would have never tasted freedom in the first place. I will join with anyone that wants to preserve one of God’s gift… FREEDOM!

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    • AZindependent
      Posted on December 13, 2011 at 8:48am

      “What are you going to leave to your kids, if you don’t leave them freedom?“ George ”Buzzard” Massie
      http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qC3n9PWUd3I&feature=context&context=C29e75ADOEgsToPDskLEPNy5LRZXN8fnVNvwwIXb

      If you like the linked “commercial”, watch all five they are GREAT!

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    • MidWestMom
      Posted on December 13, 2011 at 9:35am

      People need to learn to keep their mouths shut. We live in a society that has adopted the “know all – tell all” mentality as normal behavior. Diarrhea of the Mouth, as my grandma always called it, runs rampant. Is it really important for everyone in the world to know how many pairs of shoes some movie star owns or how many cats your neighbor’s cousin’s grandma keeps or how many bags of rice you buy?

      If you have stored food, guns, gold, extra underwear…hell, even those extra strings of Christmas lights….keep it to yourself. Take a lesson from the Resistance groups from WWII…act normally, avoid calling attention to yourself, blend in with the general population and operate on a “need to know” basis.

      Remember…Loose Lips Sink Ships

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    • AmericaLastStandForFreedom
      Posted on December 13, 2011 at 6:55pm

      I COULD NOT HAVE SAID IT BETTER! Thank you.

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  • Exiled
    Posted on December 13, 2011 at 7:54am

    What person (who lives in the Western States) doesn’t have water-proof ammo and matches? And there‘s a problem with MRE’s? I’m suspicious for being able to cook my own food? I can see how self-reliance might be a bit intimidating for politicians – especially those in the Eastern States that have never seen true wilderness.

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    • AZindependent
      Posted on December 13, 2011 at 8:02am

      Throw in a pocket Constitution, a black rifle, Ron Paul bumper sticker and some raw milk, and you will be on the suspected domestic terrorist and “no fly” list in a heart beat.

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    • fenix1
      Posted on December 13, 2011 at 3:27pm

      I’m a “southern redneck” and live in the country. Most country folk fit on their list perfectly. Like the one guy said, “i’ve even got a hand pump on my well”. Didn’t know trying ta take care of yourself and ur loved ones made you a malcontent or a damned terrorist! Like especially what “Midwest Mom” had ta say. Fact, it’s taken me 15 minutes to decide to post this!

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  • Lee McAbee
    Posted on December 13, 2011 at 7:44am

    This sounds a lot like the Missouri deal. Although some of the things might be considered suspicious in there totality. The camps are coming

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    • Delta D-5-3
      Posted on December 13, 2011 at 7:52am

      ATTN BLAZE: You have an INCORRECT description of the Oath Keepers listed in your article. They are NOT just “active duty” servicemen. They are retired, former and current military, police and firemen. PLEASE CORRECT STORY.

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    • motocrossed
      Posted on December 13, 2011 at 8:01am

      Why would the news desk at the blaze be skeptical of anything at this point?
      I’ve been skeptical of popular mechanics investigation of the alleged fema camps also!

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  • SpankDaMonkey
    Posted on December 13, 2011 at 7:41am

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    Glad it did not happen. But if you have to get raided, better the FEDS, than a hungry horde of fat people on Food Scooters……….

    Do ya’ll ever feel sorry for the scooter?……

    I do…..

    Pretend that the scooter is a Pack Mule. Would you put a load like that on your Mule? Hell No! Scooters have feelings too……..

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    • motocrossed
      Posted on December 13, 2011 at 7:56am

      Gladd it did not happen. I read, that now the source isnt admitting it happend , Then I read on that the county still wants to know what your thinking and doing to prepare!

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    • khandahar&jalalabad
      Posted on December 13, 2011 at 8:13am

      What really sucks is medicare will pay for those scooters in full. Most likely helping fat asses stay fat instead of walking. More often than not do i see an able (albeit very large) bodied person on those scooters. Suck it Dan Weston and Tom Kruse.

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    • The Sergeant Major
      Posted on December 13, 2011 at 5:47pm

      Spanked Its good to see you kept your screen name.

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  • lukerw
    Posted on December 13, 2011 at 7:39am

    The NDAA… will lead to Concentration Camps… and it is a FASCIT TOOL!

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    • AZindependent
      Posted on December 13, 2011 at 7:58am

      They are already built, and detention guard training has commenced. KBR has the contract.

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    • Locked
      Posted on December 13, 2011 at 8:23am

      “and it is a FASCIT TOOL!”

      At least it’s not a fascist one, right?

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  • AZindependent
    Posted on December 13, 2011 at 7:38am

    “Not yet” is the right way to end the story. Look what they did to Gibson Guitars for actually making a product that used imported wood?
    Food storage makes you suspect, so does a “Don’t Tread on Me” bumper sticker or flag in your yard. Carrying a pocket Constitution may be worse than carrying a pocket pistol? The new world of “Thought Crimes” will be one in which the military can hold you indefinitely without due process or trial.
    Us Ron Paul supporters get to move to the top of the list, just under Muslim Clerics, but above the New Black Panthers members. The police state is here in America, you now live in a “battlefield” according to Lindsey Graham, Allen West and others in Congress. “1984” isn’t just a book, it’s a playbook for the NWO.

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    • Rightallalong
      Posted on December 13, 2011 at 8:15am

      Everyone that has not read 1984 recently (or at all) should pick up a copy and read it. You will be amazed at how amazingly accurate it has become in regard to the coming police state. The metaphors maybe slightly different but the meaning is the same. And watch how these stories go down the memory whole as soon as the Gov can shut down the web.

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    • Sheepdog69
      Posted on December 13, 2011 at 11:32pm

      I don’t care. I won’t stop flying my flag for ANY reason. I won’t hide like a rat and scurry in the darkness! I will stand against evil like an American should!

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  • kickagrandma
    Posted on December 13, 2011 at 7:31am

    Thank you, BLAZE, for running this story. I especially thank you for your due diligence in tracking down the information. I feel ever so much safer now after reading the list of “things to watch for and to report back to Big Brother, please, or we will put you, too, into a rethinking your lifestyle safer place.”

    NOT!

    Dear GOD, praying on for YOUR will, YOUR intervention, YOUR love and protection and our safety. Thank YOU, LORD, for putting us here on this earth “for such a time as this.” We trust and love YOU. Thank YOU for this day that YOU have made just for us. We WILL rejoice and be happy in it because of YOU. It will be good to be HOME with YOU and to meet our brothers and sisters in the faith from around the world who are praying us through these times.

    Love YOU, LORD!

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  • Striker
    Posted on December 13, 2011 at 7:29am

    I want to trust in our Gov’t. However they continue to untrustworthy as they still stretch the bounderies of their authority. I they have plenty of leaway now to do the job of protecting the people of the US. I would not give them any more power to limit our liberties. The NDAA legislation is a power grab and should be stopped. Call your Congressmen.

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    • johnpaulkuchtajr
      Posted on December 13, 2011 at 7:38am

      I don’t trust any entity that is $15 TRILLION in debt.

      Debt makes you compromise.

      I don’t want OUR government compromising the Constitution.

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  • rickroland
    Posted on December 13, 2011 at 7:29am

    “,,,Metro Public Health department efforts to check on citizens’ emergency preparedness, including the off-putting line that ”The county still wants to know exactly what you are doing to start thinking ahead….”

    Why does the Metro Public Health department want to know *exactly* what people are doing to start thinking ahead? It‘s really none of their freakin’ business. Smells a bit fishy to me.

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    • motocrossed
      Posted on December 13, 2011 at 7:46am

      I believe the thought police are here!

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    • Delta D-5-3
      Posted on December 13, 2011 at 7:47am

      It sure does smell “stinky”. I’ve heard through “other” sources that it was a member of Oath Keepers who jumped the gun on this story, and then retracted his story. The truth is this never happened. It was/is a test to see our reaction. NOTHING MORE. If that’s the case……we failed.

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    • patriotteapress
      Posted on December 13, 2011 at 8:44am

      @ Delta D-5-3
      I’m curious how you think we failed. Most I’ve had contact with just wanted to know the truth and they were already exposed here on the net. However, I did see something occur on a forum that could have been planted. I’m just trying to understand. You military guys understand more how this info. war stuff is done.

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    • Delta D-5-3
      Posted on December 13, 2011 at 12:12pm

      @patriotteapress: We failed because it caused A LOT of bad feelings and people being called out. Go to YOUTUBE and check the recent videos from Eastcoastprepper, Southernbelleprepper, and Southernprepper1. Check out these links:

      http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0jRXC45FKy0
      http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kKLnsaQgqc8&feature=related

      We believe this was a test to see how people would react to a big government intrusion on privacy rights. These two vids explain it pretty well.

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  • BeHeardAmerica
    Posted on December 13, 2011 at 7:27am

    We give them more power without hesitation fully knowing we will loose our freedom.

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  • The_Almighty_Creestof
    Posted on December 13, 2011 at 7:25am

    Either way –and even though it is a terrorist trait on their list– my next several visits will be with cash in hand.

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  • Gonzo
    Posted on December 13, 2011 at 7:23am

    If they come to your door with a questionnaire, just refuse to answer any questions or let them in. I told the census people how many people were in my home and refused the rest of the questions with no backlash.

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    • AZindependent
      Posted on December 13, 2011 at 7:39am

      Or so you think.

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    • hillbillyinny
      Posted on December 13, 2011 at 8:04am

      The only information the U.S. Census MUST collect by law is the count. There is additional information that helps with the distribution of funding, but only COUNT is legislated.

      You did right and you are right.

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    • niterider
      Posted on December 13, 2011 at 8:06am

      But…but….but you skewed their statistics! Now how will they know how many indoor toilets there are in your town ? The uncertainity of it all will drive someone behind a desk completely mad !

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    • aircommando
      Posted on December 13, 2011 at 11:31am

      Same here; I only answered the one question.
      Nobody ever came to my house to have me finish filling out the form.
      Makes me wonder though, did they just answer the questions as they wanted?
      I would love to see the form I turned and see if it was changed!

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    • Tom K
      Posted on December 13, 2011 at 11:56am

      @GONZO: If “ they ” come to my door, they have gone past our No Trespassing Sign and I will be asking the questions; then, maybe we will get to their silly a$$ questions. We also have our Sheriff on speed dial and maybe he will have some questions about what is going on in HIS county ! Your county Sheriff is the Constitutional Authority in your county and if you voted in the right person to that most important office the Feds just might go away.

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    • AmericanStrega
      Posted on December 13, 2011 at 12:05pm

      Where it asked what race we are, we wrote in large capital letters “AMERICAN”. That’s all they need to know.

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    • OneofMany
      Posted on December 13, 2011 at 2:15pm

      @AmericanStrega – we have a blended family and my step son is half Japanese… but I get so sick of how they are trying to divide American’s… I put down Japanese/American for him but I also put in the other box, Scottish/American for me, German/American for my wife and Scottish/German/American for my son… let’s just make the whole dual nationality questions a joke..

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    • The Sergeant Major
      Posted on December 13, 2011 at 5:44pm

      Be polite, smile and thank them for visiting. Then show them where the property line is. If an attitude starts request to speak to their supervisor, then show them where the property line is. Another way of distracting them is ask them to come back when your wife/husband is home. Then show them where the property line is.

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