For over 30 years I’ve been involved in survival and preparedness. Over all of this time, the world has ended at least a half-dozen times, or at least it was predicted to. The truth is people – including myself – are horrible at predicting the future as there are just far too many variables to consider to possibly be accurate. Myself? Yup. Guilty as charged. I’m going to give it another shot.
The country exited 2019 divided in many ways. While the election of Barrack Obama generated tremendous resentment and erected a wall between people – it was nothing compared to the election of Donald Trump. Trump Derangement Syndrome swept over the United States infecting citizens – especially at colleges and universities and large cities. The mainstream media pushed an agenda to spread this dreaded disease to as many possible. Many in Holywood became infected and used their influence to disseminate Trump Derangement Syndrome to as many people as possible.
There were millions who were immune. They had the ability to resist – to move on past the disease. These people all had something in common.
Sanity.
ENTER: 2020
So now we have “the most important election of our lifetime” on Tuesday, November 3rd. Is this next event going to come and go without any apocalyptic predictions coming true? Well, I suspect not. These times are unlike any other and the stage has been set, the fuse lit. No matter the outcome we are likely to see truly tumultuous events.
This begins an important series directly related to the upcoming Presential election. Please stay tuned.
How Did We Get Here?
Over the last several months America has experienced an unprecedented level of civil unrest in major cities across the nation. Much of this started with the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis, Minnesota on May 25th. This unfortunate event caused mass protests across the nation against police brutality and calling for the defunding of police departments. Protests soon turned into riots causing millions of dollars in damage to private businesses and city property. The Black Lives Matter(BLM) movement became energized gaining mass support from many across America.
Numerous other publicized police interactions leading to the death of Black suspects fueled the fire and rioting continued. Some cities actually voted to defund – or reduce the funding of police departments. The Antifa organization joined in with the protests often being the instigator to starting violence and destruction. Buildings were set on fire, Molotov cocktails thrown, and people attacked and beaten. Statues across the nation were destroyed as rioters claimed they were racists symbols. In many of these Democrat-run cities, the Mayors ordered the police to stand down and allow rioters to destroy and conduct violent outbursts.
The Trump administration requested that the governors of the states where the violence was occurring to take action. In some cases, the National Guard was sent in and violence was squashed. In others – the rioting was largely allowed to occur. In many cases, Liberal politicians promoted the “understanding” of those rioting and suggested we need to “understand” them and allow them to vent and relieve stress.
In Seattle, Washington on June 8th a group of anarchist rioters took over several blocks and called the area CHAZ(Capitol Hill Autonomous Zone). This “autonomous” zone was created after a week’s worth of conflict between rioters, protestors, and police. This included a situation where a car drove in a crowd of protestors and as they worked to pull the driver out of the car he shot one of the rioters. After police continued to use tear gas and pepper spray against rioters – the mayor ordered the police to NOT use tear gas. The rioters then ramped up their violence and drove police from the area. Those occupying the area were aligned with the BLM movement and Antifa. While those who organized the area predicted an existence of peace and tranquility due to the absence of government and police – quite the opposite occurred. Many injuries, rapes, and several deaths occurred within the autonomous zone. On July 1st after another death, the Mayor finally ordered the police to clear the area.
Over time the mainstream media continued to push the BLM agenda. They broadcasted video after video of the George Floyd event as well as others supposedly showing police mistreating blacks due to the color of their skin. They broadcasted interview after interview of friends and family of those ion the video talking about how wonderful a person they were -despite the evidence to the contrary. Hour after hour, channel after channel – the media continued to condition the populace to believe that systemic racism was rooted in this country and that merely being white was associated with guilt. They also connected President Trump with racism….time and time again as they have since his election. This continued despite evidence to the contrary since his election.
While areas such as Portland, Oregon had over 100 nights of protests and rioting – lesser known more isolated events occurred all over the country. In almost every case white people were targeted by black people – or other races in the guise of the BLM movement. Antifa also participated in the violence targeting those who stood in support of police and America. This targeting resulted in injury, destruction of property – and sometimes death. In Wilson, NC a black man walked out of his house and up to his 5-year-old white neighbor and shot him in the head. It’s reported he did this in support of BLM.
Blocking traffic, harassing anyone who seemed to be the opposition, and demanding those they confronted state loyalty to the BLM movement – or suffer the consequences.
An armed black militia in Georgia has made its existence known and stopped vehicles demanding reparations. They have continued to make incredible demands including their need for land which to establish their own country of only black people. They continue to threaten violence and make appearances fully armed.
As of this writing, white people are being targeted in major cities all over the country because of the color of there skin, or because they are Trump supporters. Crowds of BLM have entered businesses demanding people raise their fist in solidarity with BLM – or they are harassed – or worst. A large percentage of the US population is supporting BLM.
I could go on and on. No doubt you’ve seen and heard of the craziness.
While Liberal politicians have sided with the Marxist BLM group – many businesses and professional sports teams have as well. So far it appears that consumers are striking back and not supporting such a movement as ratings are well below normal.
Over the last several months gun sales have reached unheard of levels and ammunition is sold out almost everywhere. People are concerned about crimewaves – and civil war. Many of these sales are going to first-time gun owners. Many of these reside on the Left of the political spectrum.
Note: It is important to realize that the vast majority of these events are taking place in large cities run by Liberal mayors.
Current Situation
As of the third week of September and approx 6 weeks away from the election we are finding ourselves in unprecedented times. Over the past several months dealing with a deadly pandemic, along with some of the worst rioting and race relations this country has ever seen – the country remains deeply divided. Every conceivable issue is being politicized and friends and families are finding themselves on opposite ends of issues.
- Supreme Court: The death of Ruth Bader Ginsburg has created a tornado of activity. With President Trump getting ready to nominate another Supreme Court Justice the Left is going completely insane. Nancy Pelosi is threatening impeachment should Trump move forward with a nomination.
- COVID: There continue to be massive differences in opinion on how COVID should be handled both now – and in the past. Monday Morning Quarterbacking is taking place by those on the Left as they dissect and pick apart every action of the Trump Administration’s handling of the pandemic.
- Voting: Due to the pandemic the Left is pushing vote-by-mail for the upcoming election. Regardless of the fact people can go walk into a liquor store or go to Walmart, they are suggesting it is simply too dangerous to go to a voting booth. Substantial evidence suggests that voting by mail will lead to a large delay in determining the results. Additional evidence shows that there is a chance for significant voter fraud.
- Conceding the Election: Hillary Clinton stated: “Joe Biden should not concede under any circumstances, because I think this is going to drag out, and eventually I do believe he will win if we don’t give an inch, and if we are as focused and relentless as the other side is”. The Left is preparing to challenge the election should Trump win.
- Lies: Joe Biden recently came out and said that if President Trump had performed his job as he should have – not one single person would have died from COVID-19. Not one single person. The MSM and the Left is relentlessly spreading propaganda in an effort to convince voters to vote against Trump.
- 2nd Amendment: Kamala Harris and Joe Biden have made it no secret they will be going after the NRA and gun rights when they win the election. This is an admitted priority.
- Biden: Biden continues to show that due to his declining health condition he will never complete a 4-year term. This means a Harris Administration. Based on her consistent radical belief’s a fundamental change to the country is what’s in order.
- Violence: While protests and rioting have decreased in most areas, the smallest negative interaction between police and anyone black generates outrage.
Tension is high as well as the stakes. Everyone is on edge. Politicians in Washington are fighting amongst themselves and it is evident that everyone has an agenda. As each day passes the pressure mounts and the tension thickens. People are worried about what will happen as a result of the election and the uncertainty is maddening for many.
This is where we are. Propaganda is being broadcasted by all sides and it is a waiting game. We are unlikely to see a winner on November 3rd. What might happen? Stay tuned for Part #2 as we explore the possibilities.
Rourke
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I am spending money like it is going out of style. Adding to my preps, getting repair parts for all my equipment, extra batteries for my cordless tools. Bought a 500w backup for my computer, a self contained shower unit that works on 12v for the pump and propane for the heater. Expect anything and everything. I may be wrong, but so be it. I will live the rest of my life knowing I did my best and was ready.
Better to have it and not need it than need it and not have it. Which 500w backup did you get?
Agreed! I’ve heard it this way. It’s better to be safe, than to be sorry.
I bought this one with a 100w solar panel.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B085G7FR31/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Tell us more about that shower unit!
Here you go. It even has a water spigot so you can pump water into a pot or bowl or wash basin. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07KGFPVG6/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o07_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Thank you!
We have a D cell powered one we used during Sandy; always looking to upgrade.
I like the hot water faucet on this one.
I have one of the battery ones too, but really liked the idea of this one heating the water too. Otherwise, I would need to use some of my fuel to heat water on one of my stoves. This would still use fuel, but would keep it at a good temperature for additional people to use.
Oh, it comes with all the fittings, the cords (can be used with 110v) and the shower head. It comes in a case that holds everything.
Very Nice..”we” preppers on JR’s other channels had a very in depth sharing about this just the other day. My take and perspective on this was 2 fold. I want to get something like this for every day camping and then if it hits the fan. My prep has Always been based on low tech. For example this product. It requires propane. When that’s gone. You cannot use it. Hence, the other channel conversation went towards a Wood burning water heater. One poster had pictures of one they used in I think, South Africa? Said they always had hot water.
I live on what is considered the High Desert of Eastern Washington. The nearest access to wood is 20 miles away, if I have permission to cut it. I can have it delivered, bu that will run out too. I can burn sage brush and bitter brush, but that is some nasty stuff. The way I look at it, every fuel source eventually runs out. I have just tried to cover as many bases as I can. After that, oh well I guess. I have had 65 really good years of life. I will never give up, but bottom line, shit happens.
I like the 2nd power option.
I wish it would have been around when my late Husband and I took our 4 week cross country trips in a Datsun pickup with a camper shell. Life would have been better.
We were planning on doing some cross-country traveling ourselves, before the world turned into a cross between “Battle for the Planet of the Apes” and “Escape from New York”.
Best description I have heard so far. Thanks for the laugh. Just as long as it doesn’t turn into “Mad Max”
I think that will depend on how the elections go. 🙂
Seeing as we may not know the results of the Election for weeks or possible months, I am guessing and planning for it to get down right ugly.
I totally agree. Working on dog preps, as I am typing.
How true that is right now.
Would agree with Vicki+Thoma, been spending quite a bit on extra everything, food, batteries, more ammo, canning items, vitamins, setting up solar, it is getting depressing to think about it, but at least will be somewhat ok until realize forgot something and cannot find it anymore. About 2 years ago, did a major remodel of my home, and no access to showers for several months, purchased a Eccotemp propane water heater for use outside. It was a godsend. Uses 2 D batteries, connected to outside faucet, but also later set it up for hunting season use with a standing water supply with 12v pump, fantastic item in camp. They are used by the fire crews out in the boondocks quite a bit
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Saying tensions are running high is an understatement. Nothing is normal especially peoples behavior, lots of folks are running scared and the media is the virus are far as I am concerned. I don’t agree that black lies matter is unconnected to antifa, those two are part of the triumvirate of the revolutionary communist party group. Add in the virus bs, the global warming lies and the coming fiscal nightmare that will unfold globally, a certain recipe for disaster everywhere, and the fall of socialism when the money runs out, hence the lockdown, loss of basic freedoms. TPTB know its coming hence they want to outlaw group assembly, free speech, firearms, basic common sense also. The new normal is not normal, it is bizarre. Fortunately, I am witnessing more and more people waking up, not woking up, and the handwriting is on the wall, that people are going to fight back in every way possible. The Howard Beale rant, “I’m mad as hell and I’m not taking it anymore” is going to echo across America. The shitlibs are in for much more than they ever bargained for in my humble opinion. Blood is going to flow, and looking forward to it coming to those in the media, and the libtard politicians. When they see their own dying, it will be a game changer.
It will be loads more fun than watching ersatz sports currently being mimed by the effing, overpaid, spoiled, morally righteous athletes. Its disgusting and don’t miss it at all. Hope they all go broke, and their effing sponsors. Screw them all.
No, I’m not mad, I’m pissed. A day of reckoning is coming.
And I saw: and behold, a pale horse, and he that sat upon it, his name was Death, and hades followed with him….
Revelation 6:8
Disclaimer: the Republican Party left me a long time ago so I self identify as an independent, though I vote republican. Over the years I grew so sick of the spineless republicans being abused by ruthless democrats. Finally it looks like Trump is rubbing off on them a bit. As bad as what you’ve outlined Rourke, a closer, more granular look reveals that things are even more desperate than even your fine description. Course this is just part 1.😏 Among the chaos I see a few glimmers of hope. Democrats have been forced to show just how despicable they truly are. The far left’s cancel culture is causing a growing number of regular liberals to walk away. The left’s extremism and violence is scaring people into the arms of the Republican Party and support of the 2nd amendment. The legacy media’s lies have become so outrageous that more are starting to notice. As I write this the riots are firing back up because of the Breonna Taylor announcement. I guess we won’t know how this effects Trump’s chances till after the election is over but if he wins the rioting and violence will likely be here to stay.
Every one pointing the finger at the other party. They are both corrupt! and only out to enrich themselves! They no longer represent WE THE PEOPLE! The financial collapse has already happened. It has not been realized yet because the dollar is still the world reserve currency / Petro dollar and we can continue to print our way to recovery? The world is getting sick of our selected cheaters and are looking at other options for a reserve currency. Once that happens we will not have to worry about toilet paper shortages. Just use whats in your wallet.
You are correct. Both sides are corrupt. Regardless there is a definite difference between what each pushes for an agenda and the effect that each party has on the areas they represent. I understand the discouragement. I really do.