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Thanksgiving is about family. For many, it’s about faith and being humbled for the blessing of life itself. By no means would I ever suggest tainting one of my favorite holidays by introducing politics into family gatherings if there will be leftists at the dinner table with you. But let’s face it. Chances are THEY will introduce it, just as they did last year when they asked you why you weren’t jabbed or the year before when they asked why you wouldn’t accept that Donald Trump had lost.
This year is a bit different. For the first time since the middle of the Obama regime, leftists are starting to wake up. It’s subtle for many, but we’re seeing trends in the polls that those who were adamantly opposed to conservative principles before have suddenly embraced a desire to preserve freedoms, push back against groomers, and pump oil to bring down gas prices, among other “unwoke” ideas. The polls showed this, and while the stolen 2022 election may have reaffirmed the false leftist narratives for many, it’s likely that some progressives may quietly be questioning whether there really are shenanigans happening in the elections.
If you’re willing to talk about political topics for Thanksgiving — and I wouldn’t hold it against you if you aren’t — then there’s something important to keep in mind. This is not the time to try to win arguments. This is a time to plant seeds and answer questions. We aren’t trying to drive people away. We’re trying to wake them up to the fact that they’re being lied to on a daily basis by government, corporate media, and their favorite leftist social media influencers. They’re being lied to by Big Pharma and their own doctors. They’re being lied to by their leftist friends and relatives.
Here are five topics that are ripe for red-pilling, as I discussed on today’s episode of The JD Rucker Show. I selected these five topics because I believe they’re the ones that offer the greatest chance of a successful red-pilling. You don’t have to convince them that you’re right or that they’re wrong. You have to introduce doubt in their worldview and be there to help them come to a better understanding of what’s happening around us.
5 – Climate Change Cultists
There are two areas of attack on the topic of the climate change cult. First and foremost, the actions of the deranged wing of the cult that has radicals gluing themselves to cars and ruining priceless and irreplaceable works of art highlights the highest degree of cognitive dissonance permeating through their group. Just because Aunt Sally isn’t pouring tomato soup on a Monet doesn’t mean her support for climate action isn’t encouraging the behavior.
The second area of attack is to inform them about nuclear energy. If the climate change agenda was really about saving the planet, the green movement would be pushing for inexpensive and highly efficient nuclear power to be the primary source of electricity for the world. The fact that they’re pushing for expensive and inefficient solar, wind, and other “green” energy capture methods tells us that Saikat Chakrabarti, the architect of the Green New Deal, wasn’t lying.
“Do you guys think of it as a climate thing? Because we really think of it as a how-do-you-change-the-entire-economy thing,” he said.
The true believers which account for the bulk of the climate change cult have been brainwashed into thinking nuclear power is bad because it could solve the problems they believe are real while not destroying the economy in the process. As for the powers-that-be who are really driving the cult, they know this has nothing to do with climate change. It’s all about control through The Great Reset, or any of the various names it’s had since the 1970s.
4 – Growing Authoritarianism
This may be the toughest of the five to red-pill your relatives on because they either see it or they don’t. The good news is it doesn’t have to be a political discussion of left-vs-right. DC in general and most state governments, whether Republican or Democrat, are taking more and more power while introducing increased attacks against our freedoms on a seemingly daily basis.
A good way to test the waters on this one is to talk about the Colorado residents whose smart meters prevented them from turning on their air conditioning. If your relative sees nothing wrong with that, perhaps it’s better to move on from the topic. They’re too far gone.
3 – State of the Economy Under Democrats
Money comes up at every sufficiently large enough Thanksgiving gathering. Whether it starts with questions about how the new job is going or someone asks about Uncle Jack’s new Audi, the financial hierarchy within families tends to be a topic that comes up at least once.
Food prices are a great way to introduce the topic if nobody else is taking the bait. Family members will chime in about how shocked they were to find out tomatoes were up to $6 a pound. And here’s the funny part. Chances are decent that a leftist family member will do a preemptive strike and blame Republicans, Donald Trump, Russia, Covid, or a combination of the four. You can argue if you’d like, but depending on the wording I probably wouldn’t even verbalize a response. I’d smile and shake my head. If they ask your thoughts tell them if they really think Democrats aren’t responsible then there’s no logical argument you could possibly make to convince them otherwise since they’re clearly blinded by partisanship.
2 – Another Stolen Election
This is a dangerous one because they can tune you out quickly if you don’t handle it right. Democrats believe abortion was the thing that swung the election and RINOs are reiterating this concept. But as I’ve said many times since the election, that makes absolutely zero sense because of the polls. If abortion was the driving factor that stopped the predicted red tsunami, then it would have been clearly seen in the weeks or even days prior to the election. Overturning Roe v Wade was a known issue for months and did NOT prompt a shift in the electorate at any point beyond the first week or two.
To say it manifested suddenly on election day is ludicrous.
Then, you point to the stark difference between states that had voter integrity laws in place and those that didn’t. Florida versus Arizona is the obvious comparison. In Florida where ubiquitous mail-in ballots and ballot harvesting weren’t allowed, where an investigative team was formed to punish election thieves, the red wave was bigger than most expect. In Arizona with everyone getting mail-in ballots and laws against ballot harvesting not enforced at all, the polls that favored Republicans were allegedly wrong by a large margin. That has NEVER happened. Polls always favor Democrats.
Perhaps the best piece of evidence that might wake up your family members is to highlight this article from The Gateway Pundit. How did down-ballot Republicans get more cumulative votes than those who were targeted by Democrats and RINOs? The answer is they couldn’t have. It’s simply not possible.
1 – “Safe and Effective” Vaccines
Yes, this will be a sore subject for many in your family. Those who have been vaccinated are increasingly feeling conned. But instead of touting how brilliant you were for not falling for the scam, some will actually BLAME YOU for it. That’s just human nature. Just as socialists blame successful people for their own shortcomings, many of the current or former vaxx-nannies will blame antivaxxers for… whatever reason they can manufacture.
Now is not the time to gloat or to try to make them feel dumber than they already do. Now is also not the time to try to convince those who refuse to see the truth that they’re continuing to make a bigger mistake with every subsequent booster. It’s a time to answer questions. This is why it’s good to be as properly versed as possible about it all.
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Sometimes, you give people the truth in the form of something easy to digest like a Flintstones Vitamin and sometimes you stick a hypodermic needle of reality in their arm (odd analogy considering the topic, but you get the idea). I’m a fan of telling the blatant truth, but it might be a good idea to start off on this topic with the Flintstones Vitamin version. Instead of jumping to the globalist elite cabal’s depopulation and control agenda, perhaps start off with Big Pharma greed. “Normies” can understand that.
We need as much positive energy as possible in America so I don’t want readers or listeners to be starting arguments at family gatherings. On the other hand, our time appears to be short so there’s really no time to waste on pleasantries.
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.
Just be grateful and give thanks on Thanksgiving Day for all the clot shots that the leftists have gotten and hopefully we can be thankful next Thanksgiving Day that the clot shots have rid humanity of these monsters. 🙏
Liberals DO NOT care what you think…REALLY. They are NOT interested. As Yuri Besmenov (the KGB defector said in 1984, “you could lead brainwashed people to the gates of Auswitch & they STILL would NOT believe you about the holocaust). Just sayin’
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Anyone who starts spewing politics in my home and especially at my table on Thanksgiving day will immediately and bluntly be told to STFU.
Good idea
No politics at a holy day made up by the Government. I thought you people believe in Separation of Church and State and yet the whole country is worshipping their false gods today according to the dictates of the Government.
Hos 4:6 KJV – 6 My people are destroyed for lack of knowledge: because thou hast rejected knowledge, I will also reject thee, that thou shalt be no priest to me: seeing thou hast forgotten the law of thy God, I will also forget thy children.
Safe and Effective Vaccines are a non-starter in our family. A close relative, vaxxed and boosted and had their annual flu vaxx called to say their Thanksgiving dinner would be postponed as one had tested positive for Covid and the CDC recommends a 5 day quarantine even though they were testing negative now. You can’t change closed minds.
We are ‘barely’ getting together. The ‘divide and conquer’ technique has been their success. Professional ‘PSYOPS’ has been employed by the ‘deep state’ bureaucrats and globalist billionaires. Sadly; Freedom loving American people are losing the war.
We no longer gather for the holidays because our family isn’t just terribly “divided” but very sick due to those toxic jabs. There is NO WAY that any honest conversation can take place because the illogical mindset of brainwashed idiots won’t happen.
Sorry, couldn’t get past the ad that you’re hawking precious metals. Fact: Central banks are buying more gold than any time in history. Another fact, despite all this mass buying, the price of gold hasn’t gone up a nickel. You explain that before trying to get my money.
The lemmings “who woke up during obama”? There is no such lemming. The lemmings have been bred and nurtured by lemmings, stretching back 5+ generations. The die was irrevocably cast for starvation and worldwide civil wars, the day biden was inserted. There is nothing to do now but try to make it through their war and remember the lemmings who brought the starvation and death to our families.
AS IF these people don’t change the subject or plug their ears when anything turns to their subjects. They know it’s all undebatable, undefendible etc. They’re almost all unable to argue their points. I agree. The sooner we’re rid of them the better, God love em. (Cuz I sure don’t)
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