What doth it profit, my brethren, though a man say he hath faith, and have not works? can faith save him? If a brother or sister be naked, and destitute of daily food, And one of you say unto them, Depart in peace, be ye warmed and filled; notwithstanding ye give them not those things which are needful to the body; what doth it profit? Even so faith, if it hath not works, is dead, being alone.
James 2:14-17
Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,
In my rare requests for donations I address my appeals to those of the Christian faith, for they have been the ones whose good works and charity have been a blessing to me.
I am a disabled senior citizen, attempting to survive on a monthly disability check which does not even begin to cover the most basic living expenses. I am so far below the poverty line that I think most people would be shocked at the totally inadequate sum of money on which the government expects me to live.
Add to this the fact that prices for everything have skyrocketed over the past three years, a result of the medical tyranny, government lockdowns and attempted takeover by radical leftists. Unfortunately, the government has not made adjustments in disability checks for the cost of living, at least not in my case.
The poor (that would be me) fall through the cracks, and are treated as nothing more than beggars, unworthy of respect, as always. As I have discussed with some of my senior citizen friends, the way we are treated reflects the arrogant attitude such as, “You precious old thing, anything is good enough for you”...so don't dare complain.
In the emerging totalitarian socialist regime, we are relegated to poor people's 'managed' medical and dental care, where government bureaucrats will decide what you need, what is 'medically necessary' for you. If they deny you the care you need, you're out of luck, you'll just have to suffer, because after all, they will blame you for living in the poverty they have engineered, for which you are not even the slightest bit responsible.
Whatever you do, they smugly declare, don't think you can get away with defending Liberty, or standing up for justice, because we will destroy you for trying.
Just this month (April, 2023) my already high rent was raised yet again, to an amount that not only takes up all my disability check (as it has for the past year), but now far exceeds it.
I live in the high-rent town of Rhinebeck, NY so I am paying for the location, not the actual quality of the rental, which is a tiny cottage of the most rustic accommodations. But since I must live in a rural setting, in a freestanding building (not in a city, or in an apartment – Heaven forfend!) with a separate yard, in order to maintain my privacy and security as best I can, it suits me, even with its drawbacks. I thank God every day for a roof over my head and for a home which is my sanctuary.
I am not able to move, as I lack the resources, and I will not allow myself to be uprooted yet again. I would not survive were I driven to homelessness again, as I was in 2013, by government persecution and having not a soul who cared enough to help at that time. It was a brutal ordeal from which I barely escaped with my life, and only by the grace of God.
For the past 7 years, I had no health care at all, though I was in desperate need of it. Again, it was poverty which stopped me from being able to get the regular medical care I needed; that, and the fact that I was being denied medical care by the government, even though I supposedly had access to Medicare. That is a long story which I won't bother to elaborate on, as I have documented it in my previous reports.
My health continued to deteriorate, and disabilities worsened, for lack of care. Finally, in late 2022 I knew I had to prioritize medical care over all else if I wanted to survive. I contacted the doctors I had last seen in 2016, and worked out a plan to be placed under the regular care I needed. These are not allopathic doctors, but chiropractic and naturopathic, the type of medicine I have used (when I could get it) my entire adult life.
These doctors don't take insurance (for good reason!), and are not covered under Medicare (because they are healers who actually help people), so I have to pay cash for the regular care (weekly and monthly, as well as for acute injury care).
In January of this year, I had a life-threatening medical emergency which landed me in the hospital and required surgery. By the grace of God I have been recovering, knowing that Jesus is my healer, and because I am no longer deprived of the medical care I need.
But in order to continue being under the care of good doctors, and to pay for medicines, I need money, just as I do to pay the monthly living expenses.
I have applied for every possible benefit available to senior citizens, to the poor and disabled, all of which categories include me. But still, it is not near enough.
Just last week, I spent hours on the phone with the electric company, trying to work out a payment plan that would enable me to keep my power from being shut off.
As for Internet/phone service, I can't make it a priority above rent, electric power or health care, even if it means I am cut off from all communications, and am unable to publish material on my website.
All this being said, I do understand why I am not receiving much in donations. It seems most people expect to get something for their money. A quid pro quo deal of sorts.
Most journalists run interactive websites, or talk shows, or offer special deals, benefits or exclusive content to donors. The traffic to their sites (and their popularity) is based on 'engagement', as the statisticians would say. The money they receive reflects that, and enables them to cover expenses related to their work and make a good living besides. I don't criticize them for this, it is not my business, and nothing to do with me.
For myself, my longstanding policy is, DO NOT ENGAGE. I do not run an interactive website, nor do I seek contact with the public. I do not run a “news” site. I am not a news reporter, but rather an independent investigator and advocacy journalist. My website is an archive, a closed system, for information purposes only, and the readers may make of the content what they will.
I am a CIA whistleblower and Christian minister, for which reasons I have been targeted for neutralization and retaliatory persecution, going back 3 decades, since I left CIA operations in 1994. (See reports on this site for all the gory details.)
There is absolutely no doubt that there is no one more hated (and feared) by bad guys than a Christian, no matter what form of evil they are perpetrating.
I do not use social media (a government surveillance, data extraction and control system), nor am I a participant in the Internet culture, which is a hotbed of snoops, snitches, gossips, busybodies, snake oil salesmen, charlatans and scavengers, jockeying for position to promote their schemes, to aggrandize themselves, seeking fame and fortune in all of the most worldly pursuits imaginable.
I am not a joiner of groups, not a team player, not a socializer, not a follower of anyone, excepting Jesus Christ. I am a true recluse, with no worldly ambitions. I belong in a monastery. For the most part, I prefer the company of animals to that of human beings.
But I do care tremendously about defending Liberty, for without it, life becomes meaningless. I care about pursuing Justice, about holding criminals (including government officials) accountable, and about putting bad guys behind bars, where they belong.
I care about working to protect the innocent and vulnerable (especially children, the elderly and animals) from predators, tyrants, Marxist busybodies and all around scumbags of any type who would exploit and abuse them.
NOT ON MY WATCH.
For those who find value in my work (including this website) and who would like to help make it possible for me to continue, I ask that you consider making a donation.
For those who may find it in their hearts to offer support, you may send donations to:
Barbara Hartwell
PO Box 22
Rhinebeck, NY 12572
Checks, money orders or cash are greatly appreciated and gratefully accepted.
No amount is too small, it will help more than you can know. Even if it buys a bag of cat food, that is a blessing.
Angel (aka "The Hooligan") my beloved feline companion
Thank you for your consideration.
Barbara Hartwell
Minister of the Gospel of Jesus Christ
Enemy of the New World Order Police State
April 6, 2023
DISCLAIMER:
Donations are accepted only as Christian charity or gifts, free and clear, no questions asked, no strings attached, to be used at the sole discretion of Barbara Hartwell, to support my work and related expenses. No quid pro quo. Donations are not tax-deductible.
Please see these detailed reports for further information:
DONATIONS TO SUPPORT BARBARA HARTWELL VS. CIA & RELATED WORK IN DEFENDING LIBERTY & CHRISTIAN MINISTRY
http://barbarahartwellvscia.blogspot.com/2022/10/donations-to-support-barbara-hartwell.html
SHUT DOWN, CUT OFF & STRANDED: The Personal Testimony of Government Persecution by an Enemy of the State
http://barbarahartwellvscia.blogspot.com/2022/01/shut-down-cut-off-stranded-personal.html
Prayer Request for Material Support
http://barbarahartwellvscia.blogspot.com/2021/05/prayer-request-for-material-support.html
False Accusers Abound: Once CIA, Always CIA
http://barbarahartwellvscia.blogspot.com/2020/05/false-accusers-abound-once-cia-always.html