Real America has been effusive in its support of singer Jason Aldean, ever since he became the latest target of the ugly leftist woke joke mob, and its efforts to silence any and all opposition. Aldean’s newly released song “Try That In A Small Town” has become a blockbuster, experiencing a 1000% growth in sales in a single week, after Country Music TV caved to the left, announcing on July 18 that it would no longer be playing the music video.
As always, the left studiously dodges the real issue at hand, and attempts to recast everything in a manner that labels American Patriots as “extremist,” and “racist,” as well as accusing them of “inciting violence.” This is a neat trick, coming as it does from the people who embraced and extolled the antifa Brown Shirts, and “Black Lives Matter” in their violent rampages of 2020. During that horrendous summer, those organizations spawned literally hundreds of urban riots, resulting in billions of dollars of property damage, mass arson, looting, assaults, and even murder.
The real threat posed to leftists by Aldean and his fans is not that anyone on the right would engage in retribution, but that Americans have no intention of allowing the nightmarish insanity of leftist ideology to inflict its fear and abuse on the rugged individuals of the Nation’s small towns. Sadly, the major urban areas are overwhelmingly leftist/Democrat controlled, and such outrages against the innocent are often deliberately overlooked by government and “law” enforcement. But wherever municipalities are in the hands of decent citizens who have to live by the policies they implement, attacks and mayhem from the leftist counterculture will hit a brick wall.
Despite the shameless sanctimony and phony hysteria of the left, as they screeched that “Try This” would incite violence against them, the real manner in which Americans have embraced its message was revealed only two days after CMT cancelled Aldean. No guns or violence were involved, to nobody’s great surprise. Nevertheless, it was the manner in which this situation actually unfolded that strikes real fear into the darkened hearts of leftists.
Somewhat ironically, the line was drawn in a small school district in Southern California! At a July 20 board meeting of the Chino Valley Unified School District in the town of Temecula, State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond was ejected, after he had engaged in numerous attempts at disrupting the meeting with threats, intimidation, meaningless “points of order” and other deliberate distractions. His goal, as an emissary from the office of California’s hard leftist Governor Gavin Newsom, was to prevent the board from adopting a policy of informing parents if their children are suffering from mental and emotional disorders related to “gender.”
Newsom has made it abundantly clear that he intends to promote the leftist counterculture onslaught against children, even to the point of inflicting irreparable physical harm on them through hormone poisoning and genital mutilation, all without any permission or involvement of the parents. As a leftist, Newsom promotes such atrocities under the guise of “compassion,” while spewing his monotonously predictable invective against those who oppose him, labeling them as “extremists” and accusing them of “endangering” the children.
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Likewise, Thurmond clawed his way onto that phony leftist “moral high ground,” citing supposed statistics that showed gender dysfunctional students to have a 40% likelihood of “considering” suicide. Interestingly, no such concern was ever displayed by Newsom, Thurmond, or anyone else in California’s hardcore leftist/Democrat state government to the actual spike in teen depression and suicide resulting from the appalling and wholly unnecessary Covid lockdowns. Their plight just wasn’t politically expedient back then.
If anyone still doubts that the left has lapsed from the delusional to the criminally insane, consider the real implications of Newsom’s stance, and the venom with which he will attack and threaten parents, whose only “crime” is to look out for the well-being of their children, and hopefully prevent them from being “groomed” by a culture that hates innocence and promotes depravity. It wasn’t so long ago that anyone, let alone a governor, who even hinted at such endangerment of children would face criminal charges, and be thereafter required to register as a “sex offender.” But in the twisted world of 2023, leftists now couch this detestable agenda as “compassion.”
Americans from one coast to the other have been awakening to the truly despicable intentions of the leftist counterculture. Only a few weeks prior to the Temecula episode, they were cold-slapped into awareness of the hideously ugly world of child trafficking, and more specifically, how vast and pernicious it is. Moreover, too many similarities have become evident between the allurement of criminal traffickers, and perverse “groomers” who gain unlimited access to children because they operate under the guise of being “teachers” and “counselors.” In every case, the evil can only transpire once children are isolated from their parents, and placed into the hands of those who only view them as a commodity to be exploited.
The people of Temecula are having none of it. A loud round of applause erupted from the locals attending the meeting, as Superintendent Thurmond was escorted from the room. No doubt Thurmond has returned Sacramento to commiserate with Newsom and plot their next attack, not unlike the envoys of George the Third returning to England in the days immediately preceding Lexington and Concord. Thurmond should consider himself fortunate that the historical similarities stopped there, and he wasn’t sent packing, bearing the traditional Colonial adornments of tar and feathers.
Bio
Christopher G. Adamo is a lifelong conservative from the American Heartland. He has been involved in grassroots and state-level politics for many years, seeking to restore and uphold the Judeo-Christian principles on which our Nation was founded. His book, “Rules for Defeating Radicals,” is the “Go To” guide for effectively confronting and overcoming the dirty tricks of the political left. It is available at Amazon.
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.
Note: The information provided by this publication or any related communications is for informational purposes only and should not be considered as financial advice. We do not provide personalized investment, financial, or legal advice.
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.
