Groom, Doom, Grifting and Gifting: Getting Hustled in the Age of Apocalypse

I think it’s funny that these super tactical tough guys are all hustlers and grifters.

Or, they are so smart they can’t tell when someone is giving them the business.

“Too much talking…“

-My old Chain of Command.

Good advice.

Avoid the guys who do “Too Much Talking”.

Start with basic questions like “What’s the round count on your favorite rifle?” or “What distance did you confirm zero at” and “Show me the million dollar contracts you have with these other guys” before you hand them $500,000 in gear and gold.

Also, my headline is way better than the Intercept’s.

https://theintercept.com/2021/07/05/barrett-moore-brad-thor-doomsday-prepper-the-haven/?utm_source=pocket-newtab
“Ultimately, Thor says that over the years he ended up transferring a million dollars to Moore in the form of loans and various doomsday-related expenses by 2013, realizing too late that the Haven was properly equipped only to put up anxious preppers for a long weekend, but perhaps not the apocalypse. (Thor is seeking about half a million dollars in court, according to court filings.) In the agreement letter’s opening, Moore wrote that the “document serves as a guideline for both parties as we believe the underlying relationship, and like-mindedness, make this document superfluous.” Within just a few years of that sentence, the two dear friends would go on to accuse one another of an array of misdeeds, prompting a legal battle that remains unresolved today.”

By Johnny ParatrooperPublished On: July 10, 2021Categories: News and Links15 Comments

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15 Comments

Arthur Sido July 10, 2021 at 11:37

I remember that Sovereign Deed thing, we lived a few miles from Pellston, Michigan where they were going to set it up. Lots of talk about jobs and investment that never materialized.
- Johnny Paratrooper July 10, 2021 at 11:58
  
  Because the guy, Moore, never even filed anything and the government he would have filed with would have had access to his tax records and business licenses and contracts.
  Which didn’t exist. Because he is a con artist.
  - B July 10, 2021 at 12:05
    
    The “prepped” and “doomsday” industries are bigger now than ever. Hitch that up to the ‘ol line of “there’s a sucker born everyday”, and you suddenly find too many salesmen waving their wares in your face.
    Skills and doctine beat products and services.
    - NC Scout July 10, 2021 at 12:10
      
      “Skills and doctine beat products and services.”
      DAMN RIGHT.
LFMayor July 10, 2021 at 11:55

So this dinks bonafides were: he was a spy, in Australia? Our most nefarious fucking enemy, even. Shit, I’ve been an undercover operative out of RedDick, Flyoverstan for decades. Guess I need some cash influx so I can build me a fortified pole barn headquarters, too. Honestly not making fun of that, it’s pretty innocuous and common in lots of parts.
I’m still caught up on the whole down under thing. Damn Son, Australia! I knew a guy who re-upped for four more as a deck ape to get those gold tier orders to that magical land. Haven’t been able to track him down either, so whatever he landed in 30 years ago must have been pretty damn sweet.
- Johnny Paratrooper July 10, 2021 at 11:59
  
  The whole story was BS. The dude(Moore) never even passed basic training or ROTC.
  - LFMayor July 10, 2021 at 16:39
    
    So it’s basically that movie with Jerry Reed, Walter Mattheau and Robin Williams, The Survivors.
    Life truly imitates Art.
S.O.G. July 10, 2021 at 12:15

smart people are dumb… 1 million in cash and gear. every scam starts with someone holding your stuff for you
- Johnny Paratrooper July 10, 2021 at 12:17
  
  Just leave your gold coins and guns here with me. They will be safe (but not in a safe…)
  - sog July 10, 2021 at 12:22
    
    exactly!
    the gold was small enough to keep on your person if flying in to your bugout compound. the dude is put ammo. nvgs cash etc wtf! lol burned up his kids college money. i am sure his wife is happy
    - Johnny Paratrooper July 10, 2021 at 12:26
      
      He can write another “novel” and recoup his loses in three months.
Coldsteel1983 July 10, 2021 at 18:50

Dicks like that give everyone associated with preps a bad name. Worse that he was a poser.
Anonymous July 10, 2021 at 23:05

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Stealth Spaniel July 11, 2021 at 19:26

Oh good grief! Brad Thor is this stupid? I kinda like his novels, but he is no Tom Clancy……..THIS is why I will take my chances with me and mine and what we can do. Aint no one holding the maglight full of gold coins but the lead spaniel in his hiking vest. At least I KNOW that I can trust the dog! (I deal out the kibble.) I realize that in all actuality, Brad Thor will have no trouble recouping his cash, but for the love of all that is holy and just-he was an ATM for a con artist. As I said-Good. Grief!!
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