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As a “conservative” from a traditional perspective, I am inherently averse to change. One can characterize my mindset as, “If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it.” Especially as it pertains to political and cultural strategies, I believe we have suffered in the past from too many people trying to reinvent what conservatism even is.
Things are very different today than they were just a year or two ago. The adversary is changing the way they do what they do. Rather than working strictly from the shadows, they’re unleashing their plans in plain sight. It wasn’t too long ago that they at least attempted to put some logic, skewed as it may have been, into their arguments. Today, they’re relying on pure emotion, gaslighting, and an unhealthy level of cognitive dissonance. This is why it’s easier to get arrested for trying to stop a man from going into a girls’ bathroom than actually being a man going into a girls’ bathroom.
Before I describe why and how we need to adjust our strategies, it’s important to understand what I mean by “adversary.” It’s easy for us to classify the bad guys as Democrats, leftists, globalists, Deep State, UniParty Swamp, woke cultists, depopulationists, or any of a dozen other labels, but unfortunately we’re fighting a multi-front battle with different enemies coming from various directions. It’s not enough to say we need to “own the libs” or “beat the Dems.” We have to view the adversary as witting or unwitting minions of the capital-A “Adversary.”
For the faithful, that Adversary is Satan. For those of other faiths, that Adversary might be labeled as the New World Order or something like that. Either way, it’s the same bad guy with tentacles that spread across the battlefield.
It’s not just the Democrats. There are Republicans in every level of government like Mitch McConnell and Mike Pence who who pretend to think the 2020 election wasn’t stolen, the Covid “vaccines” are great, and we haven’t sent enough taxpayer dollars to Volodymyr Zelensky or his corrupt officials.
It isn’t just the leftists, either. There are plenty of members of the “conservative” movement who are steering America First patriots into a watered-down, milquetoast version of Fox News conservatism that accomplishes nothing other than strongly worded press releases and placating press conferences. These people may not be engaged in the direct evils against the people, but they’re doing what they can to prevent real patriots from addressing those evils.
I could go down the list of adversaries answering to the Adversary and show how widespread they are, but that would be too depressing. I think my readers know what’s arrayed against us, at least in part, so the important thing now is to acknowledge that we can and must overcome them before we lose our nation forever.
We need a strategy shift. As noted above, I’m not a fan of making changes when things aren’t broken, but it’s clear that many things are broken in the way we’re fighting our adversaries. For example, elections are meaningless if they’re corrupted and right now we should have zero faith that the vote of the people will be reflected in the results. It wasn’t just 2020. I’ve tried for nearly a year to explain that many elections in 2022 were stolen in the same manner. In fact, their methods improved. That bodes ill for us because we can expect their methods to improve again in 2024.
Another example of the need to shift strategies is with the current slow rollout of Pandemic Panic Theater 2.0. Mask mandates are trickling back out. That trickle will turn into a flood very quickly. It’s incumbent on all of us to not only fight any variation of lockdowns that are coming, but also to spread the word that others must do the same.
But here’s the thing. I have a sneaking suspicion that they’re not going to rely on ignorance and fearmongering to bring about the next full-blown lockdown. I am concerned that they’re going to unleash something more substantial than past variants of Covid-19. I hope I’m wrong; it’ll be much easier to fight medical tyranny when there’s no scientific reason to lock anything down. But even if they DO have something big to unleash on us, I’m still going to fight medical tyranny. There’s a huge difference between quarantining those who are truly sick and locking down those who are not.
Those are just two examples. There’s LGBTQIA+ Supremacy, the Climate Change Cult, ongoing open borders, attacks on our food supply, de-dollarization and forced economic collapse… the list is unfortunately very long, and that’s before I touch on the spiritual attacks against faith and religious freedom, which are the end goal of their machinations.
The shift we need in our strategy is a huge one. We can no longer vote our way back into sanity. Perhaps we never could and it was always an illusion. That’s for future historians to decide. But today, it’s time to start thinking outside of the standard playbook. It’s also time to consider more drastic actions that shouldn’t be discussed in public right now. I’m adamantly against violence unless violence is brought to my door. Those days are very likely coming soon.
Some may have noticed my lack of updates on my sites the last two days. This has been due in part to some very positive news. Before I get to that, here’s a funny story to set the stage.
A couple of weeks ago I did my show “relaunch.” As I noted in the show, I’ve been waiting to relaunch it until I knew I would have the bandwidth to do it every day. It was a fun two hours, at least for me, because it got me back into the groove of doing my daily show. All of my ducks were in a row and our beef company, whose launch forced me to put the show on hold in May, was rocking and rolling. Everything was full steam ahead!
That night, a WordPress update took down nearly ALL of my sites, including our 20+ beef sites. I had to redesign and rebuild it all from scratch, which took me throughout the night and into the next afternoon. Needless to say, I couldn’t do show #2 of the “relaunch,” which prompted me to ask a question: “Is God trying to tell me something?”
Fast forward to this week and the answer has been put in front of me. We are relaunching the show on September 11, 2023. I didn’t choose the date. That’s when we will not only be relaunching the show on Rumble, Brighteon, Apple Podcasts, and other venues, but we’ll also be launching on shortwave.
Yes… SHORTWAVE!
If you had asked me if we’d get an offer to replace an extremely popular show on the largest shortwave network in America, I would have thought the question was absurd. But the opportunity was dropped in my lap at a time when internet censorship is ramping up, even on “safe” venues. How could I deny the timing?
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This matches with what I’ve been feeling for a long time. We need a shift in strategy, which means I need a shift in messaging. Don’t worry. Those who have been reading my posts or watching my show for a while will probably find the shift subtle; I’ve always been far more direct than Fox News conservatives.
The key is that we need aggressive solutions to the growing list of challenges we’re facing. Going forward, my focus is not just going to be to inform people of those challenges. We need solutions, and I’m open to hearing whatever any patriot has in mind at this point.
So, to mark this change in strategy which happens to coincide with the addition of shortwave, there are certain changes I’m making:
- Starting September 11, I’ll be launching my daily show at 5am Pacific, followed by either a replay or a fresh show at a later time in the day.
- Consolidation of websites — I have kept myself intentionally spread out across a dozen or so websites over the years to combat cancelation, but at this point it’s safe to assume I’ve been canceled on most of them anyway so why not consolidate to Discern Report, America First Report, DiscernTV, The Liberty Daily, and a couple of niche sites?
- My ongoing focus on Substack will continue. This is the venue through which we have the most written interactions in the form of comments and emails. I’m always concerned about free speech issues with sites I don’t directly own but Substack has proven to be resilient against and resistant to cancel culture so until that changes I’ll be calling it home.
- Instead of just reporting and commentating as I’ve done for years, I’m going to be getting more involved in finding, disseminating, and delivering solutions to the problems we face. I’ve often said I’m not a community organizer or leader of a revolution. That’s still the case, but that doesn’t mean I can’t start helping those who will and do organize the people against the powers-that-be.
Many have seen what we’re going through as a nation as a new civil war. I disagree. In my opinion, our situation seems more and more akin to a new revolutionary war. It’s not Democrat against Republican, north against south, red state against blue state, nationalist against globalist, or even right versus left.
It’s us versus them. The Adversary doesn’t care about your political leanings. The Adversary only cares about destroying most and controlling the rest. We must make our stand now or crumble under the weight of our nation’s demise.
Lord willing, we can.
Please sound off about this on my Substack. I really want feedback as we move forward.
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.
