The left, particularly the rapidly rising ranks of radical leftists, have two plays they call when reacting to freedom-loving patriots. They usually claim some variation of bigotry; anyone who wants equality is a “racist” in their books just as anyone who calls out groomers is “transphobic,” they claim.
The second play they call is projection. Whatever flaws or evil tendencies they exhibit, they claim it is their opposition that’s actually doing it. There have been plenty examples of blatant and often comical projection being utilized by the left, but few are more ludicrous than what many Covid vaxx-nannies are claiming about Florida Governor Ron DeSantis.
Following his roundtable yesterday during which he called for a grand jury investigation into criminals who pushed the jabs despite clear evidence of their dangers and inefficacy, radical leftists started claiming he was showing his “authoritarian ambitions.” When medical tyrants and their cultists say DeSantis is being an authoritarian, it’s the textbook example of projection.
DeSantis went on with Fox News host Laura Ingraham to respond to these people who are terrified their tyrannical natures will be exposed. Watch:
“The authoritarians were the ones that wanted to mandate the vaxx on people,” he said. “I protected people from having that happen and made sure Floridians could make their own choice. The authoritarians wanted to institute a vaccine passport system, almost like a social credit system, so that people who dissented from this would be marginalized from society entirely. We rejected that and we banned it.”
DeSantis, like most Republican governors, fell for the initial calls for lockdowns across his state. But he corrected his state’s course quickly and made Florida one of the freest in the nation. It drew harsh criticism from vaxx-nannies back then, but the numbers ended up proving his course of action to be correct. Florida outperformed states like California and New York that maintained strict Covid protocols throughout.
It will take more than just one state in order for people to be held accountable. Hopefully, DeSantis will inspire other governors to get involved in not only revealing the truth about the jabs, but also sending medical tyrants to prison. Only then can we have a reasonable expectation that this type of debacle won’t happen again anytime soon.
Five Things New “Preppers” Forget When Getting Ready for Bad Times Ahead
The preparedness community is growing faster than it has in decades. Even during peak times such as Y2K, the economic downturn of 2008, and Covid, the vast majority of Americans made sure they had plenty of toilet paper but didn’t really stockpile anything else.
Things have changed. There’s a growing anxiety in this presidential election year that has prompted more Americans to get prepared for crazy events in the future. Some of it is being driven by fearmongers, but there are valid concerns with the economy, food supply, pharmaceuticals, the energy grid, and mass rioting that have pushed average Americans into “prepper” mode.
There are degrees of preparedness. One does not have to be a full-blown “doomsday prepper” living off-grid in a secure Montana bunker in order to be ahead of the curve. In many ways, preparedness isn’t about being able to perfectly handle every conceivable situation. It’s about being less dependent on government for as long as possible. Those who have proper “preps” will not be waiting for FEMA to distribute emergency supplies to the desperate masses.
Below are five things people new to preparedness (and sometimes even those with experience) often forget as they get ready. All five are common sense notions that do not rely on doomsday in order to be useful. It may be nice to own a tank during the apocalypse but there’s not much you can do with it until things get really crazy. The recommendations below can have places in the lives of average Americans whether doomsday comes or not.
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Secured Wealth
Whether in the bank or held in a retirement account, most Americans feel that their life’s savings is relatively secure. At least they did until the last couple of years when de-banking, geopolitical turmoil, and the threat of Central Bank Digital Currencies reared their ugly heads.
It behooves Americans to diversify their holdings. If there’s a triggering event or series of events that cripple the financial systems or devalue the U.S. Dollar, wealth can evaporate quickly. To hedge against potential turmoil, many Americans are looking in two directions: Crypto and physical precious metals.
There are huge advantages to cryptocurrencies, but there are also inherent risks because “virtual” money can become challenging to spend. Add in the push by central banks and governments to regulate or even replace cryptocurrencies with their own versions they control and the risks amplify. There’s nothing wrong with cryptocurrencies today but things can change rapidly.
As for physical precious metals, many Americans pay cash to keep plenty on hand in their safe. Rolling over or transferring retirement accounts into self-directed IRAs is also a popular option, but there are caveats. It can often take weeks or even months to get the gold and silver shipped if the owner chooses to close their account. This is why Genesis Gold Group stands out. Their relationship with the depositories allows for rapid closure and shipping, often in less than 10 days from the time the account holder makes their move. This can come in handy if things appear to be heading south.
Lots of Potable Water
One of the biggest shocks that hit new preppers is understanding how much potable water they need in order to survive. Experts claim one gallon of water per person per day is necessary. Even the most conservative estimates put it at over half-a-gallon. That means that for a family of four, they’ll need around 120 gallons of water to survive for a month if the taps turn off and the stores empty out.
Being near a fresh water source, whether it’s a river, lake, or well, is a best practice among experienced preppers. It’s necessary to have a water filter as well, even if the taps are still working. Many refuse to drink tap water even when there is no emergency. Berkey was our previous favorite but they’re under attack from regulators so the Alexapure systems are solid replacements.
For those in the city or away from fresh water sources, storage is the best option. This can be challenging because proper water storage containers take up a lot of room and are difficult to move if the need arises. For “bug in” situations, having a larger container that stores hundreds or even thousands of gallons is better than stacking 1-5 gallon containers. Unfortunately, they won’t be easily transportable and they can cost a lot to install.
Water is critical. If chaos erupts and water infrastructure is compromised, having a large backup supply can be lifesaving.
Pharmaceuticals and Medical Supplies
There are multiple threats specific to the medical supply chain. With Chinese and Indian imports accounting for over 90% of pharmaceutical ingredients in the United States, deteriorating relations could make it impossible to get the medicines and antibiotics many of us need.
Stocking up many prescription medications can be hard. Doctors generally do not like to prescribe large batches of drugs even if they are shelf-stable for extended periods of time. It is a best practice to ask your doctor if they can prescribe a larger amount. Today, some are sympathetic to concerns about pharmacies running out or becoming inaccessible. Tell them your concerns. It’s worth a shot. The worst they can do is say no.
If your doctor is unwilling to help you stock up on medicines, then Jase Medical is a good alternative. Through telehealth, they can prescribe daily meds or antibiotics that are shipped to your door. As proponents of medical freedom, they empathize with those who want to have enough medical supplies on hand in case things go wrong.
Energy Sources
The vast majority of Americans are locked into the grid. This has proven to be a massive liability when the grid goes down. Unfortunately, there are no inexpensive remedies.
Those living off-grid had to either spend a lot of money or effort (or both) to get their alternative energy sources like solar set up. For those who do not want to go so far, it’s still a best practice to have backup power sources. Diesel generators and portable solar panels are the two most popular, and while they’re not inexpensive they are not out of reach of most Americans who are concerned about being without power for extended periods of time.
Natural gas is another necessity for many, but that’s far more challenging to replace. Having alternatives for heating and cooking that can be powered if gas and electric grids go down is important. Have a backup for items that require power such as manual can openers. If you’re stuck eating canned foods for a while and all you have is an electric opener, you’ll have problems.
Don’t Forget the Protein
When most think about “prepping,” they think about their food supply. More Americans are turning to gardening and homesteading as ways to produce their own food. Others are working with local farmers and ranchers to purchase directly from the sources. This is a good idea whether doomsday comes or not, but it’s particularly important if the food supply chain is broken.
Most grocery stores have about one to two weeks worth of food, as do most American households. Grocers rely heavily on truckers to receive their ongoing shipments. In a crisis, the current process can fail. It behooves Americans for multiple reasons to localize their food purchases as much as possible.
Long-term storage is another popular option. Canned foods, MREs, and freeze dried meals are selling out quickly even as prices rise. But one component that is conspicuously absent in shelf-stable food is high-quality protein. Most survival food companies offer low quality “protein buckets” or cans of meat, but they are often barely edible.
Prepper All-Naturals offers premium cuts of steak that have been cooked sous vide and freeze dried to give them a 25-year shelf life. They offer Ribeye, NY Strip, and Tenderloin among others.
Having buckets of beans and rice is a good start, but keeping a solid supply of high-quality protein isn’t just healthier. It can help a family maintain normalcy through crises.
Prepare Without Fear
With all the challenges we face as Americans today, it can be emotionally draining. Citizens are scared and there’s nothing irrational about their concerns. Being prepared and making lifestyle changes to secure necessities can go a long way toward overcoming the fears that plague us. We should hope and pray for the best but prepare for the worst. And if the worst does come, then knowing we did what we could to be ready for it will help us face those challenges with confidence.
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I much appreciated the reminder published yesterday by Chris Widener of the fact that God has sent them strong delusion. It has been on my mind ever since.
The subject at hand is a good example. If a truly born again Christian had pushed, encouraged, or in any other manner participated in the forced/coerced administration of a dangerous drug that resulted in many deaths and permanent injuries, the Holy Spirit would weigh that individual’s conscience with deep remorse and regret. They would be convicted of their sin. As that is the foremost job of the Holy Spirit, as set forth by Jesus, to convict of 3 things: sin, righteousness, and judgment. And if there is no such conviction present, then that individual is not indwelled by the Holy Spirit, and has not truly ever been born again. They are a tree that, as Jesus said, is bearing bad fruit, and will be hewn down and cast into the fire. They are shamelessly continuing in sin, which the Bible says a truly born again Christian will not do.
We are dealing with people who have no conscience. We all understand that well enough. But it is worth remembering. They cannot be reasoned with.
But what’s interesting is verse 12 of 2 Thess. 2. It is God who did this to them. He gave them over to a reprobate mind, as it says in Romans 1. He sent them strong delusion to believe a lie. And the reason is explained in verse 12 – “so that all will be condemned who have not believed the truth but have delighted in wickedness”
In other words, for many of them, it is probably too late. They have ignored and suppressed the truth, and have delighted in wickedness for so long and with such fervor, with conscience becoming seared to the point where they have no conscience at all, have repeatedly and fervently rebelliously rejected God and His Word, ignoring the convictions of the Holy Spirit, to the point that God has essentially already decided to make sure they will be eternally condemned, as they still live. He’s’ basically already determined, in their case, that they will be in that group that is cast into the fire, enough to send them strong delusion to make sure of it.
I may or may not be interpreting that scripture incorrectly, but I don’t know how it could possibly be interpreted in any other way. It plainly says what it plainly says. And it is extremely powerful and sobering to realize that for some it truly is already too late.
But for others, it isn’t too late. And that is evidenced by the very fact that God has not yet unleashed His final judgment, as 2 Peter 3:9 explains.
It is also worth noting, that such judgment is not inclusive of just those who shamelessly and unrepentant continue to participate in wickedness, but also those who “delight” in it, or as Romans 1 says “have pleasure in those who do” – other translations use the word “revel” – and others translate it as “give approval.” Verse 12 explicitly says those who “delight” in wickedness – to include not just those who engage in it, but also those who approve of what they’re doing, to any degree, in any manner.
This would include, then, any and all who approve of the abominable, degenerate, wicked sexual perversion that has been imposed. Who began with tolerance, moved to acceptance, to respect, to celebration, to endorsement. In reality, all are the same – they are to give your approval of abominable wickedness.
To even say “it’s their right” is itself to rebel against God. Why? Because God is the one who gave us rights, and those rights are defined as that which others are obligated to respect – yet God demands that sin, especially abominable sin, be rejected, condemned and entirely disrespected. He might’ve given them free will to do as they wish, He might’ve given them that right of liberty, but what they do with that liberty is absolutely not an extension of that right – for that, they will be severely judged, as many, according to 2 Thess. and Romans 1, already are.
Many of them are probably sitting on the front pew every Sunday, if not standing behind the pulpit.
Saying “Lord, Lord”
Yet they are already condemned.
And I will readily confess that years ago, prior to their forced imposition of depraved immorality by power of government, I myself lent implicit approval to some degree, because they were not a threat. They weren’t out there targeting and attacking Christian bakers and such. At that time, Christians were not being backed into a corner, and being basically given a choice amounting to little less than renounce or die. I grew up in the 80s. I’m gen X. We had male musicians, including some Christian ones, routinely dressing themselves up to look extremely effeminate. It was commonplace.
I look back on those days with remorse, seeing where it has led.
For those of us who did so, we should’ve taken a stronger stand, but may not have been entirely wrong. Obviously men such as Fred Phelps by prematurely jumping the gun only made matters extremely worse, which may or may not have been his intent all along, as many believe he is an impostor. Protesting funerals is just taking it too far. As Jesus said, let the dead bury their own dead. But as explained in 1 Cor. 5:9-11, we might have dealt with the wicked for a time in order to “not go out of this world” – i.e., to live and survive, but once they have imposed beyond certain limits, they are to be completely shunned and we are to have nothing to do with them at all. And there is no question that their offensive push over the past couple of decades, to impose and demand approval of wickedness by force, has far surpassed those limits.
To continue to lend any measure of tolerance or approval now, as many Christians are being extorted and backed into corners, is, in my opinion as I interpret scripture, an egregious sin in and of itself.