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This is Joe Biden’s last chance. If he bombs during next week’s presidential debate, which many believe will happen, then we’ll see how valid the rumors are that he will be replaced.
There are three things President Donald Trump should strive to accomplish during the debate and one piece of advice he should definitely ignore. I’ve listed those below, but first, here are the top stories for today’s Discern Report Newsletter:
- RVM News: Seizure Saga: New Haven Boxer Collapses Suddenly Mid-Fight
- Revolver News: Major Tentacle Sliced Off Censorship Beast With Disgraced Stanford Think Tank Shutdown—What New Form Will It Take?
- PJ Media: Why the Left Hates It When You Point Out We’re ‘A Republic, Not a Democracy’
- Just The News: Chinese Organized Crime Increasingly Becomes an Issue in the US
- The Epoch Times: Billionaire Timothy Mellon Donates $50 Million to Trump Pac
- Prepper All-Naturals: The Short But Potent Case for “Prepping” for “Normies”
- Slay News: Beauty Influencer Farah El Kadhi Dies Suddenly of ‘Heart Attack’ at 36
- Hot Air: Say Her Name, Joe: Trump Calls Rachel Morin’s Mother
- Breitbart: Police: Texas Taekwondo Family Saves Woman From Sexual Assault
- Headline USA: Michigan Dems Change Election Laws to Prevent Fraud Detection, Challenges
- Trending Politics: Trump Reels in Massive Donation From Billionaire Twins
- The Epoch Times: FBI Raids Property of Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao
- RVM News: Electric Vehicle Regret: New Survey Says Nearly Half Want Gas Guzzlers Back
- Genesis Gold Group: Christian Gold Company CEO: “It Makes a Difference WHO You Work With”
- WND: The Oligarchs’ Replacement for Biden You May Not Have Heard Of
Three Things Donald Trump Must Do During the Debate, and One Thing He Shouldn’t
If rumors are true, Joe Biden will be scrutinized thoroughly during the first presidential debate he has with Donald Trump next week. If he doesn’t seem up to par, which he probably won’t, then the powers-that-be in the UniParty Swamp could replace him with someone else.
President Trump has a unique opportunity. In contrast to previous debates when he was labeled by corporate media as being “behind” in the polls, he enters this one with a full head of steam and a positive trend in polling, particularly in battleground states.
He’s getting a lot of advice from a lot of overpaid advisors and unpaid conservative journalists. Some of it has been good, but there is one notable bad piece of advice that he’s probably hearing from far too many people. Let’s look at the three things he needs to do during this debate, then we’ll examine the one piece of advice he definitely shouldn’t take.
- Hit Democrats and Their Policies, Not Just Biden: “Dementia Joe” is such an easy target that a middle schooler passing social studies could intellectually dismantle him. But considering the possibility that Biden could be replaced, it behooves President Trump to focus his attacks on Democrat policies, not just Sleepy Joe’s. If he isolates Biden as the cause of all the nation’s problems, then Biden’s replacement will enter the fray unscathed. But if Trump can hit the Democrats as unified in their failures, highlighting that any Democrat would be failing just as hard as Old Joe, then the message can carry over to hit the next candidate. I would even go so far as to tell President Trump to use this line, “I doubt Joe will even be the candidate so I’m really addressing whoever they plan on replacing him with.”
- Remind People About the Way Things Were: Ronald Reagan won the 1980 election in part due to asking a simple question, “Are you better off than you were four years ago?” Trump has an even bigger opportunity to invoke recent history because he has the track record from his first term. He should come armed with specific facts such as costs of common merchandise, illegal alien statistics, and the lack of conflicts across the globe when he was Commander-in-Chief.
- Border-Economy Economy-Border: The border invasion is on most voters’ minds. Disregard any poll that shows the border crisis and the economy as anything other than #1 and #2. Depending on who gets polled the two may flip-flop but they are definitely the two top concerns. On one hand he needs to remind people how good things were when he was president. But he must also look to the future and describe how bad the border crisis and the economy can get if we get another four years of Democrat rule.
If he does those things, he’ll win easily. But let’s face it, he could probably win the debate if he got up on stage and just cracked jokes. Even a well prepared and properly drugged up Joe Biden is likely going to be a debacle.
There’s one piece of advice conservative journalists and Trump’s consultants are telling him. He should disregard the notion altogether.
They’re telling him he needs to act more “presidential.” On the surface this may seem like sound advice because in a battle against a weaker opponent it makes sense to try to take the high road. Moreover, there are those who may like Trump’s policies but that do not like his volatile nature.
Dig just below the surface of this “sound” advice and we’ll see that it would be a disaster. First and foremost, Trump is a fighter. Asking him to be more “presidential” is asking him not to punch. It would be like telling Stephen Curry to pass first even if he has an open shot because that’s what point guards are supposed to do.
Second, it’s a false assumption that he could gain more Independent voters who are on the fence by being something other than what he is. If they’re going to vote for him, it’s because they learn to accept who he is in order to gain what he can achieve. Very few will say, “Hey, he used to be mean but now he’s nice so I’ll vote for him.”
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If anything, voters on the fence who don’t like his abrasive style might think he’s trying to con them by pretending to be nice all of a sudden.
Last and certainly not least, he ALREADY IS presidential. It’s not the type of “presidential” that consultants are trained to create but it generates the respect that both world leaders and domestic allies have grown to appreciate. They don’t have to like him. They just have to respect him, and what they can respect most about him is that he’s not traditionally presidential. He’s different, and I would argue much better, by being who he is.
We’ll see how it all pans out during and after the debate. Be sure to subscribe to the Discern Report Newsletter if you haven’t already.
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.