The border crisis rages on with the chilling report of FBI and Homeland Security officials investigating Uzbek migrants crossing the U.S.-Mexico border with the aid of ISIS.
The Biden White House claims it took measures to stop this smuggling network threat to national security. That might be true in this instance, but can we truly trust the Biden Administration to bolster border patrol and secure the border? How many other human smuggling networks exist along the border?
If DHS Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas would uphold the law and take illegal immigration seriously, we wouldn’t have to worry about terrorism, drug smuggling, human trafficking, or other security concerns due to an open border. Just a week ago we told you how Members of Congress publicly humiliated Mayorkas for not knowing basic smuggling tactics – leading to calls for the Secretary’s impeachment.
Also, don’t forget that we exposed the Biden Administration for its cover-up of Yemeni terrorists crossing the southern border. If not for our FOIA lawsuit, the Biden Administration would have kept peddling the dangerously false narrative that the border is secure. The latest news of ISIS helping Uzbek nationals enter illegally only reinforces the truth that potential terrorists are sneaking into our country.
We had an insightful caller in the healthcare industry ask about the shell game that the Biden Administration is playing by changing the definitions of terms used to describe people illegally entering our country. First, it was “illegal immigrants,” then “migrants,” and now “asylum seekers.” As a healthcare worker, she needs to know where people are coming from to offer optimal care, but she and other healthcare workers are labeled racists for asking questions.
Former Acting Director of National Intelligence Ric Grenell responded to our caller:
“This all started when blue states decided to coin this phrase ‘sanctuary cities’ and ‘sanctuary states.’ And it all sounds like nice marketing, and certainly, everybody wants to be generous in their humanitarian giving and helping people. But the reality is that a sanctuary state is a state that ignores federal law. . . . And now we’re seeing the hypocrisy of states like New York, which have touted the fact that they’re a sanctuary state for immigrants. But now that they’re getting too many immigrants – illegal immigrants – they’re getting very nervous. We have to do a better job of distinguishing between immigrants and illegal immigrants.”
We aren’t opposed to legal immigration. Having diverse cultures and viewpoints is part of what makes America great. But if we don’t enforce our laws, then we don’t have a country. Right now the southern border is being invaded, turning all states into border states. We must protect our borders and all our citizens.
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.
My-York-Ass needs to be given a rope necktie, or at the very least shot. He is a GD traitor and is not the one making the decision to keep the border open. IE: He is so compromised he can no longer be trusted, which is being proven out every GD day.
HEY YOU BORDER PATROL AGENTS, STOP THIS INVASION. WHAT THE HELL IS THE MATTER WITH YOU? MY-YORK-ASS DOES NOT MAKE THE LAW AND YOU ARE NOT FOLLOWING THE LAW OR OUR CONSTITUTION. Stop this or else. If Patriots need to step in and do the job, they’ll be much more brutal than are the Cartels. In other words, invasions are stopped with bullets you morons !
America is done, no amount of complaining about it now is going to bring it back. Most American’s are drug, porn and social media addicted cowards, all our institutions are captured. God is going to judge us, we are Mystery Babylon in Revelation 17 and 18, repent and pray that you may be hidden in the Great and Terrible Day of the Lord.