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For other persons of the same name, see Skousen (disambiguation). Skousen is a surname of Danish origin and may refer to Cleon Skousen Greer Skousen Joel Skousen

Joel M. Skousen is an American conservative political scientist,[1] non-fiction Survivalist author, and retreat consultant that specializes in preparedness topics, particularly survival retreat and fallout shelter design and construction, as well as what he calls "strategic relocation. The United States of America —commonly referred to as the Conservatism is a term used to describe political philosophies that favour Tradition, where tradition refers to various religious cultural or nationally defined Non-fiction is an account or representation of a subject which is presented as Fact. Survivalism is a commonly used term for the Preparedness strategy and subculture of individuals or groups anticipating and making preparations for future possible disruptions A retreat is a commonly used term for a place of refuge for those in the Survivalist subculture or movement A fallout shelter is an enclosed space specially designed to protect occupants from radioactive debris or fallout resulting from a Nuclear explosion. "[2] Skousen is the founder and chief editor of World Affairs Brief,[3] a weekly news analysis service. He has done architectural and retreat design consulting in both North America and Central America. [4]

Skousen is the author of several books including Essential Principles for the Conservation of Liberty, Strategic Relocation--North American Guide to Safe Places, The Secure Home, Survival Home Manual: Architectural Design, Construction, and Remodeling Of Self-Sufficient Residences and Retreats, and How to Implement a High Security Shelter in the Home. He also published a booklet titled 10 Packs for Survival, which he has also posted to several web sites. [5]

Skousen designs and consults on hardened retreat homes, often including fallout shelters with HEPA air filtration systems. A fallout shelter is an enclosed space specially designed to protect occupants from radioactive debris or fallout resulting from a Nuclear explosion. A high efficiency Particulate air or HEPA (ˈhɛpə filter is a type of high-efficiency Air filter. In the book Dancing at Armageddon: Survivalism and Chaos in Modern Times by Richard G. Mitchell, Jr. , (2001) Skousen is quoted as stating: "'You never want to make a house look like an obvious fortress. Those who want in can always move up a bigger gun. There is no way you can design a home to withstand RPG (Rocket-propelled grenade) rockets and tanks. RPG or rocket-propelled grenade, is a loose term describing hand-held shoulder-launched Anti-tank weapons capable of firing an unguided I design these homes so you virtually cannot tell inside or out that they are any different from a conventional home. '"[6]

Because of its low population density and diverse economy, both Skousen[7] and survivalist writer James Wesley Rawles [8] recommend the Intermountain west region of the United States, as a preferred region for relocation and setting up survival retreats. James Wesley Rawles (born 1960 is a Non-fiction author Survivalist -fiction author Blogger, and survival retreat consultant The Intermountain West is a region of North America lying between the Rocky Mountains to the east and the Cascades and Sierra Nevada to the west The United States of America —commonly referred to as the A retreat is a commonly used term for a place of refuge for those in the Survivalist subculture or movement

Skousen was raised in Oregon and later served as a USMC fighter pilot during the Vietnam Era. Oregon ( is a state in the Pacific Northwest region of the United States. A fighter pilot is a military aviator trained to engage other aircraft and typically pilots a Fighter aircraft. Vietnam Era is a term used by the United States Department of Veterans Affairs to classify Veterans of the Vietnam War. During the 1980s Skousen was the Chairman of the Conservative National Committee. He was also the Executive Editor of Conservative Digest. [9]

In late 2007, Skousen gained attention when he gave his support to Ron Paul rather than to fellow LDS church member Mitt Romney in the 2008 US presidential campaign, in a widely-circulated YouTube video clip. [10] After John McCain became the Republican Party's presumptive nominee in early 2008, Skousen also endorsed Pastor Chuck Baldwin of the Constitution Party, "As Ron Paul goes back to Congress to continue the fight there, I believe Chuck Baldwin is the person to continue the fight during this election cycle and beyond. Charles "Chuck" Baldwin (born May 3 1952 is a Pastor of Crossroad Baptist Church in Pensacola, Florida, and 2008 presidential The Constitution Party is a Conservative United States political party. "[11]

Joel Skousen is the older brother of Mark Skousen and the younger brother of Royal Skousen. Mark Skousen (born 1947) is an American Economist, Investment analyst, Newsletter editor, college professor Royal Skousen (born August 5, 1945) a professor of Linguistics and English at Brigham Young University, is mainly known as the editor The three Skousen brothers are the nephews of conservative author and commentator Cleon Skousen. Willard Cleon Skousen ( January 20, 1913 - January 9, 2006) was a conservative author political commentator and academic [12]

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References

  1. ^ Philosophy of Law and Government
  2. ^ Strategic Relocation
  3. ^ World Affairs Brief newsletter
  4. ^ About Joel Skousen
  5. ^ The Big List - 10 Packs for Survival
  6. ^ Mitchell, Dancing at Armageddon, excerpt
  7. ^ "About Joel Skousen" at his web site
  8. ^ SurvivalBlog.com
  9. ^ Mark Skousen's Famous Relatives
  10. ^ YouTube - Joel Skousen - Ron Paul Versus Corporate Media
  11. ^ World Affairs Brief, May 2, 2008. A retreat is a commonly used term for a place of refuge for those in the Survivalist subculture or movement Survivalism is a commonly used term for the Preparedness strategy and subculture of individuals or groups anticipating and making preparations for future possible disruptions Self-sufficiency refers to the state of not requiring any outside aid support or interaction for survival it is therefore a type of personal or collective autonomy. An intentional community is a planned Residential community designed to have a much higher degree of Teamwork than other communities A blast shelter is a place where people can go to protect themselves from Bomb blasts A fallout shelter is an enclosed space specially designed to protect occupants from radioactive debris or fallout resulting from a Nuclear explosion. James Wesley Rawles (born 1960 is a Non-fiction author Survivalist -fiction author Blogger, and survival retreat consultant The 9/11 Truth Movement is the name adopted by organizations and individuals that question the mainstream account of the September 11 attacks against the United
  12. ^ Mark Skousen's Famous Relatives

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