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'''Joel M. Skousen''' is an [[United States|American]] [[conservatism|conservative]] political scientist<ref>http://www.joelskousen.com/Philosophy/philosophy.html</ref>, [[non-fiction]] [[Survivalist]] author, and consultant that specializes in preparedness topics, particularly [[Retreat (survivalism)|survival retreat]] and [[fallout shelter]] design and construction, as well as what he calls "strategic relocation."<ref>http://www.joelskousen.com/Strategic/strategic.html</ref> Skousen is the founder and chief editor of ''World Affairs Brief''<ref>http://www.worldaffairsbrief.com/</ref>, a weekly news analysis service. He has done architectural and retreat design consulting in both North America and Central America.<ref>http://www.joelskousen.com/About/about.html</ref>
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.<ref>http://www.captaindaves.com/dl-list/dl30-pak.htm</ref>
Skousen designs and consults on hardened retreat homes, often complete with [[fallout shelter]]s with [[HEPA]] air filtration. In the book ''Dancing at Armageddon: Survivalism and Chaos in Modern Times'' by Richard G. Mitchell, Jr., (2001) Skousen is quoted: ""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 rockets and tanks. I design these homes so you virtually cannot tell inside or out that they are any different from a conventional home."<ref>http://www.press.uchicago.edu/Misc/Chicago/532445.html</ref>
Because of its low population density and diverse economy, Skousen<ref>http://www.joelskousen.com/About/about.html</ref> and [[James Wesley Rawles]]<ref>http://www.survivalblog.com/retreatareas.html</ref> both recommend the [[Intermountain west|Intermountain west]] region of the [[United States]], as a preferred region for relocation and setting up [[Retreat (survivalism)|survival retreats]].
Skousen was raised in [[Oregon]] and later served as a [[United States Marine Corps|USMC]] [[fighter pilot]] during the [[Vietnam Era]]. Skousen has also worked as a commercial pilot, and is a member of the [[Experimental Aircraft Association]] and Pilots for 9/11 Truth.<ref>http://www.patriotsquestion911.com/#Skousen</ref> During the 1980s Skousen was the Chairman of the Conservative National Committee. He was also the Executive Editor of Conservative Digest.<ref>http://www.mskousen.com/About/Family/famous.html</ref>
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.<ref>http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lbYxtA5PBXU</ref>
Joel Skousen is the older brother of [[Mark Skousen]] and the younger brother of [[Royal Skousen]]. The three Skousen brothers are the nephews of [[Cleon Skousen]].<ref>http://www.mskousen.com/About/Family/famous.html</ref>
===Books===
*''Essential Principles for the Conservation of Liberty'', ISBN 1199306614 (1984)
*''The Secure Home'', ISBN 1199306720 (May, 1999)
*''Strategic Relocation--North American Guide to Safe Places'', ISBN 156861053X (various editions, latest listed is February, 2006)
*''Survival Home Manual: Architectural Design, Construction, and Remodeling Of Self-Sufficient Residences and Retreats'', ISBN 1199306396 (1982)
*''How to Implement a High Security Shelter in the Home'', ISBN 1199306524 (1998)
==See also==
*[[Retreat (survivalism)]]
==References==
{{reflist}}
== External links ==
* [http://www.JoelSkousen.com Skousen's web site]
* [http://www.worldaffairsbrief.com World Affairs Brief], Joel Skousen's weekly news analysis
* [http://www.captaindaves.com/dl-list/dl30-pak.htm 10 Packs for Survival]
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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.<ref>http://www.captaindaves.com/dl-list/dl30-pak.htm</ref>
Skousen designs and consults on hardened retreat homes, often complete with [[fallout shelter]]s with [[HEPA]] air filtration. In the book ''Dancing at Armageddon: Survivalism and Chaos in Modern Times'' by Richard G. Mitchell, Jr., (2001) Skousen is quoted: ""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 rockets and tanks. I design these homes so you virtually cannot tell inside or out that they are any different from a conventional home."<ref>http://www.press.uchicago.edu/Misc/Chicago/532445.html</ref>
Because of its low population density and diverse economy, Skousen<ref>http://www.joelskousen.com/About/about.html</ref> and [[James Wesley Rawles]]<ref>http://www.survivalblog.com/retreatareas.html</ref> both recommend the [[Intermountain west|Intermountain west]] region of the [[United States]], as a preferred region for relocation and setting up [[Retreat (survivalism)|survival retreats]].
Skousen was raised in [[Oregon]] and later served as a [[United States Marine Corps|USMC]] [[fighter pilot]] during the [[Vietnam Era]]. Skousen has also worked as a commercial pilot, and is a member of the [[Experimental Aircraft Association]] and Pilots for 9/11 Truth.<ref>http://www.patriotsquestion911.com/#Skousen</ref> During the 1980s Skousen was the Chairman of the Conservative National Committee. He was also the Executive Editor of Conservative Digest.<ref>http://www.mskousen.com/About/Family/famous.html</ref>
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.<ref>http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lbYxtA5PBXU</ref>
Joel Skousen is the older brother of [[Mark Skousen]] and the younger brother of [[Royal Skousen]]. The three Skousen brothers are the nephews of [[Cleon Skousen]].<ref>http://www.mskousen.com/About/Family/famous.html</ref>
===Books===
*''Essential Principles for the Conservation of Liberty'', ISBN 1199306614 (1984)
*''The Secure Home'', ISBN 1199306720 (May, 1999)
*''Strategic Relocation--North American Guide to Safe Places'', ISBN 156861053X (various editions, latest listed is February, 2006)
*''Survival Home Manual: Architectural Design, Construction, and Remodeling Of Self-Sufficient Residences and Retreats'', ISBN 1199306396 (1982)
*''How to Implement a High Security Shelter in the Home'', ISBN 1199306524 (1998)
==See also==
*[[Retreat (survivalism)]]
==References==
{{reflist}}
== External links ==
* [http://www.JoelSkousen.com Skousen's web site]
* [http://www.worldaffairsbrief.com World Affairs Brief], Joel Skousen's weekly news analysis
* [http://www.captaindaves.com/dl-list/dl30-pak.htm 10 Packs for Survival]
{{US-writer-stub}}
{{DEFAULTSORT:Skousen, Joel}}
[[Category:Living people]]
[[Category:American political scientists]]
[[Category:American political writers]]
[[Category:American Latter Day Saints]]
[[Category:American aviators]]
[[Category:American military personnel of the Vietnam War]]
[[Category:United States Marine Corps officers]]
[[Category:United States naval aviators]]
[[Category:Survival skills]]