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The Appalachian Freedom Files

A complete offline preparedness, survival, homesteading, and self-reliance library stored on one physical USB drive. Most people today do not actually own the knowledge they depend on. They rent access to it from Google, YouTube, websites, apps, cloud storage, and whatever platform happens to still be available when they need it. That … Secure Your Copy about The Appalachian Freedom Files

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About M.D. Creekmore

Hello, I’m M.D. Creekmore—an author, YouTuber, and lifelong advocate for self-reliance, personal freedom, and living well with less. I grew up in Appalachia under difficult circumstances. My family was what most people would call dirt poor, and at different times we lived in cars, tents, makeshift shelters, and one-room shacks. Those experiences taught me early that security does not always come from money. It comes from useful skills, adaptability, determination, and the ability to make the most of what you … Read More about About M.D. Creekmore

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🔔𝐒𝐔𝐁𝐒𝐂𝐑𝐈𝐁𝐄 𝐁𝐄𝐅𝐎𝐑𝐄 𝐓𝐇𝐄𝐘 𝐁𝐀𝐍 𝐂𝐎𝐌𝐌𝐎𝐍 𝐒𝐄𝐍𝐒𝐄

I’m M.D. Creekmore — author of five books on preparedness and self-reliance. My work has been featured in The Backwoodsman, American Survival Guide, and The Daily Mail.

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0:00 A Persistent Yellow Jacket Problem
0:42 Testing the Seven Dust Method
2:50 Planning a Risky Extraction
5:32 A Drastic Plan for Removal
8:18 Reflecting on the Struggle
Well, Sh*t... That Didn’t Work!
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🔔𝐒𝐔𝐁𝐒𝐂𝐑𝐈𝐁𝐄 𝐁𝐄𝐅𝐎𝐑𝐄 𝐓𝐇𝐄𝐘 𝐁𝐀𝐍 𝐂𝐎𝐌𝐌𝐎𝐍 𝐒𝐄𝐍𝐒𝐄

I’m M.D. Creekmore — author of five books on preparedness and self-reliance. My work has been featured in The Backwoodsman, American Survival Guide, and The Daily Mail.

This video is for informational and entertainment purposes only. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.  I do not accept free products or payment in exchange for reviews. So don’t ask.

0:00 Growing Up in Appalachia
2:12 Generational Behavioral Differences
6:09 A Personal Parenting Experience
9:25 Corporal Punishment in Schools Today
13:38 Disproportionate Rates of Discipline
This Happened to Me All the Time
Tattoos, piercings, and extreme body modifications are more common than ever. I’m not telling anyone what they should do with their own body—I’m asking why so many people feel the need to cover themselves with tattoos and other modifications. Just an Appalachian guy sharing an observation about modern culture and asking: what am I missing?

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🔔𝐒𝐔𝐁𝐒𝐂𝐑𝐈𝐁𝐄 𝐁𝐄𝐅𝐎𝐑𝐄 𝐓𝐇𝐄𝐘 𝐁𝐀𝐍 𝐂𝐎𝐌𝐌𝐎𝐍 𝐒𝐄𝐍𝐒𝐄

I’m M.D. Creekmore — author of five books on preparedness and self-reliance. My work has been featured in The Backwoodsman, American Survival Guide, and The Daily Mail.

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Why Do People Do This to Themselves?
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I’m M.D. Creekmore — author of five books on preparedness and self-reliance. My work has been featured in The Backwoodsman, American Survival Guide, and The Daily Mail.

This video is for informational and entertainment purposes only. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.  I do not accept free products or payment in exchange for reviews. So don’t ask.
I Found This Old Footage From Appalachia — 2015
This video is for viewers interested in everyday life in America, the rising cost of living, the economy, struggling households, and observations about how ordinary people are being affected financially. I share what I recently witnessed at a local dollar store in Appalachia and ask viewers whether they are seeing the same thing where they live.

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I’m M.D. Creekmore — author of five books on preparedness and self-reliance. My work has been featured in The Backwoodsman, American Survival Guide, and The Daily Mail.

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I Saw This Twice in 5 Days — Are Things Getting Worse?
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I’m M.D. Creekmore — author of five books on preparedness and self-reliance. My work has been featured in The Backwoodsman, American Survival Guide, and The Daily Mail.

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