I feel really bad for the Taiwanese people. Thanks to the recklessness of Nancy Pelosi, China has decided to become much more aggressive. Until Sunday, a series of extremely alarming “live-fire drills” in the waters surrounding Taiwan will essentially cut off much of the normal maritime and air traffic that reaches the island. And it is being reported that during these “exercises” China actually plans to fire missiles over Taiwan for the very first time. Needless to say, much of the Taiwanese population will become greatly alarmed when they see missiles flying overhead. Taiwan is heavily dependent on imported food, and China is demonstrating very clearly that they can completely cut off the island from all resources if they are crossed again.
In the western world, news sources are using the term “blockade” over and over again to describe what China is doing right now. Here is just one example…
China is to begin a series of unprecedented live-fire drills that would effectively blockade the island of Taiwan, just hours after the departure of US House speaker, Nancy Pelosi, whose controversial visit this week has sparked fears of a crisis in the Taiwan strait.
Taiwan has characterised the drills, which will last until Sunday afternoon – and will include missile tests and other “military operations” as close as nine miles to Taiwan’s coastline – as a violation of international law.
Let us hope that these measures are just temporary, because a blockade is technically an act of war.
China’s “military exercises” near Taiwan have already begun, but the really big ones that everyone is talking about will start on Thursday…
Six days of military exercises kicked off Tuesday night with live-fire drills in and around the Taiwan strait that will last through today, as authoritarian China attempts to intimidate its democratic neighbour and pressure the US into dropping support.
Four more days of drills will then commence on Thursday and last until Sunday, taking place in six locations around Taiwan – three of which cross into the island’s territorial waters in what Taipei called a serious breach of international norms.
You can see a map of the six zones where the Chinese will be conducting their drills right here.
As you can see, those six zones essentially form a perimeter which completely surrounds the Island.
And during this time China is warning all airlines “to avoid flying close to Taiwan”…
Beijing followed the condemnation with a slew of punitive measures against Taiwan, including live-drills in six areas around the island’s coastline that will run between noon on Thursday and the same time on Sunday.
Airlines operating in Asia were warned to avoid flying close to Taiwan during the exercise with ships being told to stay away from the “danger zones”.
Until next week, very little maritime and air traffic will be reaching the island.
That won’t hurt too much as long as China ends the blockade early next week.
And as I mentioned earlier, during the exercises China also plans to fire missiles directly over Taiwan for the very first time…
China signaled on Wednesday it plans to dramatically escalate military provocations aimed at Taiwan to include flying missiles over it for the first time, a clear sign that House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s departure from visiting the island nation marks not the end of a burgeoning standoff with the U.S. but rather the beginning of one.
The English-language Global Times news outlet, which is aligned with the Chinese Communist Party, included in a post early Wednesday “that conventional missiles are expected to fly over the island of Taiwan for the first time” in response to the California Democrat’s daylong stopover to meet with local officials, which Beijing considers a clear break from standing policy governing the island over which it claims dominion.
This is a very obvious attempt at intimidation.
Of course the Taiwanese people have been living under the threat of a potential Chinese invasion for a long time, but this definitely takes things to a new level.
My hope is that when next week rolls around the Chinese will decide that they have sent a strong enough message and will pack up and go home.
But I wouldn’t count on it.
We continue to get more reports of Chinese forces preparing for military action…
Emerging footage from China appears to show tanks and missiles massing on a public beach as tensions over the situation with the US and Taiwan rise.
The concerning video shows the military equipment along with soldiers from the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) heading towards Pingtan Island as China flexes its military muscles.
Are such movements just for show?
That is what some of the “experts” are telling us.
Many “experts” in the western world also assured us that Russia would not invade Ukraine.
And then it happened.
Could it be possible that we are on the verge of making a similar mistake with China? The following comes from an excellent opinion piece by Ted Galen Carpenter…
President Xi Jinping’s warning on the eve of Pelosi’s visit that the United States must not “play with fire,” regarding Taiwan and that those who persist in doing so “will perish by it,” should jar the U.S. foreign policy elite from its complacency. The PRC’s increasingly confrontational stance is reminiscent of Russia’s hardening attitude and demand for Western security assurances regarding Ukraine in late 2021 and early 2022. So, too, is Beijing’s growing deployment of air and naval forces near Taiwan. China probably does not want a war with the United States, but just as Russia was willing to fight to repel a threat to its vital interests in Ukraine, China likely will choose that course as a last resort concerning Taiwan.
Biden’s tone-deaf foreign policy team must realize that Beijing is not bluffing. The administration thoroughly mismanaged the last foreign policy crisis. It cannot afford to mismanage this one.
If the U.S. and China end up in a shooting war over Taiwan, the consequences will be absolutely disastrous even if the war doesn’t go nuclear.
Our stores are currently filled with cheap goods that are made in China, and once war starts the flow of goods across the Pacific would completely stop.
And it turns out that a great deal of our pharmaceutical drugs are also made in China.
The truth is that we simply cannot afford a military conflict with China because we have become dependent on China in thousands of different ways.
So why do we keep provoking them?
Nancy Pelosi knew that visiting Taiwan at this very sensitive time would provoke China, but she did it anyway.
Those that go around starting unnecessary fights always end up regretting it. That is a principle that we should be teaching to our kids, and it is something that our political leaders desperately need to learn as well.
Because if we keep pushing everyone else around, we could easily find ourselves involved in a truly cataclysmic global war.
In the old days, we had true statesmen that knew how to project strength but also avoid war at the same time.
Today, Joe Biden is surrounded by an all-star team of warmongers that seem to have no idea how the world actually works. Their arrogance is only exceeded by their incompetence, and they are making colossal mistakes that threaten to plunge our society into a nightmare from which it may never recover.
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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.
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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.
America and Taiwan, here’s your chance to BLOW China out of the water. Test your new equipment and what not.
China has too many missiles, all with plenty of real estate from which to launch them, unlike the US Pacific Fleet and its tiny little boats, and unlike itty bitty Taiwan. Missiles will decide any war in the Strait. The only real deterrent to invasion till now has been China’s realization that it is far too incompetent, yet, to control the world semiconductor industry. Basically, a free Taiwan makes China a LOT more money than a slave Taiwan. A secondary deterrent is that the US would cut off trade with China (unless Xi and Puppeteer Obama have been cooking up something) which would bankrupt the Chi-Coms and set off a revolution. A third and likely barely heeded deterrent would be a US nuclear strike. But as China has more short range cruise missiles than all other nations combined, it also has more anti-missile missiles than all other nations combined. If any nation could thwart a nuclear attack, it’s China. It certainly isn’t ill-prepared for one like the soft, open-borders USA!
Their gear is shit. All they ever have is numbers. We have rods of God, you don’t know about and
Communist Occupied China is a fourth world nation and extremely uncultured, they are trapped 3000 years ago. If they didn’t steal technology they still be using rickshaws. China’s Xi is a third rate punk and is drive China into the ground. If they didn’t bribe so many foreign politicians they’d already be gone. Xi is a fool and China will be totally destroyed if the start a war. Russia is more sophisticated than China, Japan runs circle around China as do both Koreas. Xi is a loser and an embarrassment to China. The Republic of China (Taiwan) is the real and true China all of western China is currently under Communist occupation by terrorist punk communists.
Biden and his administration are idiots.
Seize all American land owned by China.
Biden expects our military (and people outside America) to respect military leaders with testicles; wearing dresses. It’s not happening.
I see Pelosi as a metaphor for the Great White Fleet, but with saggy tits and more wrinkles.
I see Pelosi as a metaphor for the Great White Fleet, but with saggy tits and more wrinkles.
with the current ‘leadership’, I do not see us getting out of this one easily. Es war schoen, euch zu kennen…
Time to start sinking chinese container ships.
Or just deny them berth at UP ports. Sorry about the merchants whose purchased loads of chinese junk are stuck offshore. Maybe Canada?
We flew shipments into Berlin when the Wall went up. We can do the same now.
Well, it’s time for the USS Ronald Reagan carrier group to test their blockade. And anytime that their aircraft or ships get within prescribed distances of the carrier, it’s not going to be pretty for the Chicoms.
It has been known forever that the use of alcohol not only impairs judgment, it enhances all sorts of entitled behaviors normally kept under control by common sense. And, as any minister of deliverance will testify, intoxication increases the influence of unseen, less evolved, trouble causing entities nourished by bad behavior of those made vulnerable by such use. Substance use disorder is more than just a personal problem when alcoholic recklessness affects the fates of nations. Why is there no official intervention here? Surely this is a textbook case of what can happen with this fairly common type of corruption. Of course the arms manufacturers are cheering on this poor demonized woman, why wouldn’t they? Just tragic.
JD, I like most of what you write and interviews you conduct. This article smacks of cowtow towards the ccp.
J.D., this is not Pukey Lousy’s fault. If anything, the Chi-coms sent her there to create an excuse to notch up their intimidation drills. But even if not, then the Chi-coms would find another excuse because this escalation was not reactionary, it was planned. Still, unless the Obama Shadow Government has offered some sort of economic assurances, China could not survive economically the aftermath of conquering Taiwan. Tens of millions, perhaps hundreds of millions of slaves would revolt when faced with starvation. And one could argue, US influence (bourgeois toys and whatnot) have only increased the People’s dissatisfaction with Communist Paternalism. But that assumes BiteMe wouldn’t just roll over like Trump did with Hong Kong, and say merely, “well that wasn’t very nice!…Oh well, back to bathing in the cheap crap you send us by the boatload!”
Sorry for misauthoring, Michael.The article’s tone seemed very JD-esque.
I hear China has 2 Aircraft carriers, and has deployed them near Taiwan…
Be a shame if both of China’s aircraft carriers suddenly disappeared from the surface of the ocean, not unlike a certain Mullah who’s 4 top generals were suddenly killed overnight after threatening the USA, and claiming there’s nothing the USA could do about it…
Just a shame… /s
Well Poopy-pants, it’s your move.
Of course they are.. They know America is ran by idiots right now and will use that to their advantage any time they can..
F commie China and their friends in the democrat/rino party..!!
All apart of the plan… Pelosi goes over on China’s request to make it look like she’s stirring up the pot. Now China has their excuse to go into Taiwan in the name of their own protection. Wonder how much Nancy and Joe made on this deal?
Communist Occupied China is a fourth world nation and extremely uncultured, they are trapped 3000 years in the past. If they didn’t steal technology they still be using rickshaws. China’s Xi is a third rate punk and is driving China into the ground. If they didn’t bribe so many foreign politicians they’d already be gone. Xi is a fool and China will be totally destroyed if they start a war. Russia is more sophisticated than China, Japan runs circle around China as do both Koreas. Xi is a loser and an embarrassment to China, he brings same upon the Chinese people. The Republic of China (Taiwan) is the real and true China all of western China is currently under Communist occupation by terrorist punk communists.