Editor’s Commentary: The article below reflects the perspectives of many Israelis toward the Biden-Harris regime and their on-again-off-again support for Israel. I’m publishing it even though I vehemently disagree with any U.S. military or financial involvement in the war, including Joel C. Rosenberg’s call for the U.S. to take aggressive action toward Iran.
We shouldn’t have any dealings with Iran. We should not be sending aid to Israel. They can BUY arms from us. We’re in no position to give it away, especially with the possibility of U.S. military involvement in four regions across the globe (all of which I would oppose, of course). We would not be getting attacked by Houthis or anyone else if we weren’t in the region at all.
America can block idiotic U.N. resolutions. We can offer intelligence, satellite reconnaissance, and other information that we’re already in the process of gathering. We can and should pray for God’s Will to be done. And yes, we can SELL them weapons. Otherwise, we shouldn’t be getting involved or sending taxpayer dollars to Israel, Ukraine, Taiwan, or anyone else that looks at us as their wartime piggybank.
With all that said, I do appreciate Rosenberg’s understanding of the schizophrenic nature of the regime’s Middle East policies. As usual, Biden’s handlers have him acting like a dog on a leash in a room full of cats. He’s pulling in every direction while tripping over himself to accomplish nothing. Here’s Rosenberg’s article…
(All Israel)—U.S. President Joe Biden is pursuing a schizophrenic policy in the Middle East that is not only dangerous, it’s disastrous.
For some crazy reason, the Biden White House keeps giving billions of dollars to the Iranian terror regime. They are doing precious little to enforce economic sanctions against the Iranian regime.
They are also refusing to take truly tough and decisive military action against Tehran despite the fact that Iranian-funded and backed Shia terror proxies in the region have launched at least 76 attacks on U.S. military forces since Oct. 17.
That said, Biden is standing with Israel in our brutal fight against Hamas. The president made a solidarity trip here to Israel shortly after the war began. He has spoken out against the lies being told about Israel by Hamas and many in the so-called “mainstream” media. He has sent Israel dozens of plane loads full of ammunition and other military aid.
On Friday, Biden vetoed a resolution in the Security Council – sponsored by the United Arab Emirates – that would have forced Israel to accept an immediate cease-fire.
“The vote in the 15-member council was 13-1, with the United Kingdom abstaining,” the Associated Press reported.
“The United States’ isolated stand reflected a growing fracture between Washington and some of its closest allies over Israel’s monthslong bombardment of Gaza. France and Japan were among those supporting the call for a cease-fire.”
“U.S. deputy ambassador Robert Wood called the resolution ‘imbalanced’ and criticized the council after the vote for its failure to condemn Hamas’ Oct. 7 attack on Israel in which the militants killed about 1,200 people, mostly civilians, or to acknowledge Israel’s right to defend itself. He declared that halting military action would allow Hamas to continue to rule Gaza and ‘only plant the seeds for the next war.’”
“Hamas has no desire to see a durable peace, to see a two-state solution,” Wood said before the vote. “For that reason, while the United States strongly supports a durable peace, in which both Israelis and Palestinians can live in peace and security, we do not support calls for an immediate cease-fire.”
Good for Biden.
The resolution should have condemned Hamas and called on their radical Islamist jihadists to lay down their arms and surrender. But it didn’t. Rather, it tried to pressure Israel into surrendering to Hamas-driven genocide.
I’m appalled that the UAE and almost every other member of the Security Council supported such a terrible resolution. And I’m grateful that Biden showed moral clarity by vetoing it.
At the same time, I’m appalled by how weak Biden is acting toward the terror masters in Tehran. Through their proxies in Gaza, Lebanon, Yemen, Iraq, and Syria, the mullahs are literally getting away with murder. Israelis are being murdered.
And American military personnel in the region are being wounded over and over and over again. Why does Biden let it happen? Why does the leader of the world’s only superpower show such weakness in the face of the world’s biggest sponsor of terrorism?
Enough is enough. Biden’s poll numbers aren’t just plummeting because Americans despise his economic and social policies. They also cannot stomach his feckless foreign policies, especially towards Iran.
Biden thinks of himself as passionately pro-Israel. And I’m truly grateful for what he’s doing to defend the Jewish state militarily and diplomatically. But his unwillingness to truly and decisively confront the Iranian regime is completely unacceptable.
Biden is allowing the mullahs to get away with murder. Even as they feverishly pursue fully operational nuclear weapons that could lead to a Second Holocaust.
We are seeing growing evidence of Biden’s schizophrenic approach toward the Middle East. And it’s increasingly clear that such an approach is not only dangerous. It’s disastrous.
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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.
