Donald Trump’s disapproval polls are running at approximately 56% right now, during the end of June.
An aggregate of polls taken since early May indicate two months of increasing disapproval, as seen in the graph above extracted from projects.fivethirtyeight.com.
I stay on top of several very popular podcasts and I can assure you that many on the right are upset with Trump at this juncture. As the ongoing and increasingly intense mainstream attacks take their toll, many are beginning to fear that his re-election may be in peril come November.
I happen to be one of them. I sincerely believe that he’s in trouble. And it may be too late to turn the tide for a number of reasons.
The MSM promotion of Covid Round #2 is well underway. More lock-downs and restrictions may be in our future – further crushing the (un)United States economy. This would bode VERY WELL for Trump’s opposition (which is why they’re promoting it).
A few weeks ago I wrote, “It is going to get real during the evening of November 3, 2020 as votes are counted. Election day. There are going to be LOTS of very unhappy people the morning of November 4.”
My meaning was that regardless of the outcome, it’s going to be quite potentially “bad” given our current societal breakdown and division. But in my opinion, if “the right” fails to turn up a victory, this nation is finished. And if the Senate is also lost (which it may), the transition will proceed quite rapidly.
At this time, my gut is telling me that this is a likely possibility. What about your gut?
Signs That Trump Is In Trouble
I snipped a few headlines from drudge this morning:
NOONAN: The Week It Went South for Trump…
CARVILLE: NO CHANCE OF RE-ELECTION…
FOXNEWS POLL: BIDEN LEADS IN TEXAS!
President’s Sagging Popularity Drags Down Republican Candidates…
From Bolton to Mattis, President faces aides turned adversaries…
And that’s not all. I’m seeing it everywhere. Reports of dwindling support, or at least of frustration.
The polls indicate his disapproval. But why?
There’s always going to be a big chunk who will disapprove regardless of the person in office (because they’re just hard-core dems or repubs. And they’ll always disapprove of “the other side”. But this time it’s deeper than that.
There are those who voted for Trump who may not this time around. They’ll either stay out altogether (the most likely scenario), or maybe vote the other way. Either way, that’s bad for Trump’s reelection chances.
The attendance at the recent Tulsa rally was a disaster for Trump, given the comparison with his pre-Covid rally numbers which drew 10’s of thousands. This time I believe there were ~ 6,000 in attendance. Granted, Biden could maybe pull a hundred or two on a good day if he paid them, but the orange man isn’t looking good in this regard…
I believe that he has some very bad advisors around him. He surely has a number of “enemies within”. No doubt that being in the presidential cocoon isolates him from reality (as any president). You only know what’s being reported to you. It seems like he’s lost touch with the street and our primary concerns.
A Marxist takeover come November
The riots. The BLM/Antifa Marxists tearing down statues and our nation. Last I checked BLM was at 62% approval among Americans – higher than any president or political party by far. What’s that tell you?
What has Trump done about stopping these communists? Answer: nothing. All talk. No-one is rounded up and charged with a crime as the rampage continues.
De-fund the police movement. It seems insane. But it is popular. Has Trump done anything to curtail this movement? No.
Trump looks weak right now. Like he’s been through a 10 round fight and teetering on the ropes. Who wouldn’t? Look what he’s been through since November 2016. Who could make it through that??
Now I’m hearing that his advisors are telling him to go back to illegal immigration and border issues for the upcoming election / platform. What? That’s not what has most Americans concerned today… It’s the riots. Antifa/BLM. Covid. Crushed economy. Americans are scared and do not feel so secure anymore. If he starts beating the drum on illegals again (which WAS a smart campaign issue during 2016), it will be the nail in the coffin.
He needs to wake up to America’s concerns and DO SOMETHING instead of talk talk talk.
You Better Start Preparing For A Loss
At this rate, Biden’s going to win. By hook or by crook. As you well know, he has dementia and has had several strokes. He’s a shell (sad to say). His VP will be the president. More importantly, the powers-that-be who have been attacking Trump and all conservatives the past 3-1/2 years will be “all in”. And if you lean “right”, your “rights” are going to be crushed (particularly your 1st & 2nd). So you better think about that.
You will technically have until inauguration on January 20 when the new power structure takes over. Then all bets are off. If the Senate is held, that will likely stop some of the worst legislation. But I’m not holding my breath on that one. Why? Because we might lose the senate. Or even if we don’t, most of today’s repub politicians are spineless wimps – feathering their nests.
Executive orders. Sure, both parties have it while in office. But imagine a Marxist government head?
A clean sweep. This could happen. House/Senate/President. If it does, watch out below. The speed at which “change” takes place will be dramatic and severe.
We still have four months until November. Look what has happened already so far this year. It’s insane. I have a bad feeling there’s more in store for us. We are living through a great battle for this nation’s soul. Right now it appears we’re leaning to the dark side. Let’s just hope that it’s not “Lights Out”.
[ Read: The 2020 Powder Keg ]
Ken you are spot on, I feel the same way if Trump doesn’t quit talking and start acting. Nuff said
Ken
I don’t fully trust the poll numbers. There are many people who would not answer honestly in the current climate of hostility. As to the Tulsa rally, I’m wondering if the low in-person turnout had anything to do with concerns over Covid-19, and/or the presence of BLM/Antifa. My understanding is the on-line viewing numbers would have filled the place many times over.
Why is he not acting? My hope is he’s playing a more covert game, because he has to. If he were to do whatever it took to quash the violence, that would most likely be used against him, possibly even resulting in his removal from office for ‘tyranny’ or ‘abuse of power’. I do notice more random resignations, firings, and even some odd ‘accidents’ of movers and shakers for the DNC. I don’t pretend to know what’s really going on, just my musings.
I believe election fraud is a very real danger. Even those disgruntled with his seeming lack of action have to see that he’s the only slim chance we have. tptb know this, too, which is why they’ll be cheating like crazy.
One problem if Trump acts in places like Seattle, he would be giving the MSM and leftist/socialist politicians the ammo they want. They would immediately claim Trump interfered in states rights. They would have a field day on that.that is why the smart people behind CHAZ or CHOP changed the name CHAZ was a declaration of secession which becomes a federal issue while CHOP is a local or state issue.
As to his advisors, yeah he definitely has some clowns working for him. Touching on the border issue is all well and good but this is not the time for that debate. People are more worried about whether their business will be ashes in the morning or if they can feed their familie, or whether they could be dragged out of their car and them and their kids beaten half to death by a terrorist mob. Right now people can give a crap less about illegals coming across the border.
Polls don’t vote ….. but dead Democrats do!
Spot on,
Like million stimulus checks to dead people.
SPOT ON !
Farmgirl, I think you are right. We need to try to get EVERYONE to get out and vote! Also, I think the poll numbers are biased by “Trump Trolls” voting in the conservative newsfeeds to slant the results and make it look bad for Trump. But he needs to do something……..but his hands are tied to a certain extent by the states having to request help from the feds to quell what I call the domestic terrorists. It’s just crazy……..if the dems do win we can all get ready to lock and load for sure.
They way I see it, either way the U.S. is going to implode, socially and economically. The foundation of the U.S. has already been dynamited. I have been warning others for years that civil war and WROL is coming. Your best option is to watch the market and the election very closely and if it seems apparent that Trump will not win, well prior to Jan 3, pull money out of the stock market and short the market. If you have an employer based retirement fund, you will likely find that it affords you a brokerage account in which to trade stocks, ETFs and managed funds more openly. ProFunds has a great offering of funds to short sectors of the market, some even 1:3 inverse (market goes down 1%, fund goes up 3%). If you have a brokerage account, ProShares has a great line up of funds. With COVID on the rise, the election and any number of additional black swans on the horizon, shorting makes complete sense. One could argue to wait for more definitive vaccine announcements and/or the likely election result. My sense is that the market is in a waiting pattern and trading within a small to… Read more »
As I stated before on this, it is a lose lose situation. If Trump wins we are in for rioting , protests out the wazzoo, attacks on right leaning voters and so on. If Trump loses, anyone with a 401k better have a good cash build up because your account will go down significantly, if the house and senate go as well, your second ammentment rights will eventually dissapear, the USA will be like the ex USSR, which states will secede? If you have chilren or grandchildren teach them how to fish, hunt, hide, build a fire ect. We have seen what the left is capable of and that was just a smidgen of what will come, BLM is not the enemy its the socialists!!
We play a game with my 5-year-old granddaughter. We call it “Little Girl Lost in the Woods” and show her how to be safe in the woods, what is edible, how to move quietly, and be still to be hidden. We hope it will always be just a game.
Oh, there’ll be riots either way. Just if Biden wins they’ll call it a “Celebration.”
Lauren,
Yep… kind of like when the Lakers win a championship and all around the Staples Center the celebrations include overturning cars, setting a few fires and some assaults… you know, to show how happy they are to win.
I agree, if Trump wins they will push out from the cities to punish us, if Biden wins, they will push out from the cities to begin subjugating us.
Either way it gets ugly, but quick.
If biden wins? Hillery was supposed to win,dont be fooled. If Biden wins,I’ll be a terrorist ,along with many many many patriots! We will show them real terror.
We fought before to uphold the American Constitution,we fought to beat two nations in two world wars,hell we even fought in southeast Asia so we know how to fire and maneuver. Get ready America,November 3 is close
Get your 782 gear ready,lock and load. Get ready to lay down some real HEAT!
MAGA 2020
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Blucatmatt, This morning on talk radio Stephen Moore was saying his twenty year old son will be voting for the first time. His son doesn’t know what to do. He said if he votes for Trump he’ll be voting for chaos. If he votes for Biden he’s voting for another Great Depression. Pretty smart kid. I’ll still choose Trump because he’s the one God has used to stand in the gap between us and our countrys’ destruction. I see this as a great spiritual battle. If America falls, so does the world.
I don’t see anywhere in scripture that God favors the US. The US surviving as a bastion of freedom may not be in the cards. Unfortunately, I see our country continuing on this downward trajectory. God has become maginalized or worse, He has become the enemy. The family unit as a basic norm has disintergrated. The belief in absolute truth is gone for many americans and makes people susceptible to be steered by whatever society says is right at the moment. Americans don’t know history (because it is not being taught), they have no civic pride, and believe that they are owed something. The way the population is being played reminds me of the book “Animal Farm” which once was required reading , but now I think the Left would like to see it burned. Trump or no Trump I think we should prepare for lean times in the future. Look to Venezuela and see our future.
Lucedale –
I see us headed the other direction. Divorce rate is down. This generation has already faced hardships and has learned respect. People are starting to rebel against social engineering attempts. Shoot – the two very best employees I’ve EVER had are two people, presently in their early 20’s.
Just last night, I needed a George Carlin fix. I watched a few of his performances from the 90’s, describing Americans as a group. I found myself shaking my head, because we simply aren’t “those people” any more. I believe that the 2008 crisis slammed us hard and put us on a different path, unabated to this day.
As for ‘scripture’… I have never been able to make logical sense of it. It was written by men who claimed divine guidance. And apparently the interpretations are left to “preachers” who quote “scripture”; then immediately say to the flock: “Now what God means here is….” BS. I believe when God wants to communicate with us, he can do so very effectively and directly, without an interpreter and a book full of gobbledy-gunk.
That book you refer to as “gobbledy-gunk?”
Many here believe it to be the inerrant Word of God that carries the full authority of God.
I’m one of those people.
MSG12B (Master Sergeant?)
I suppose you are then, blessed; yes? You read it. You understand it. I’ve read it too, since childhood, skipped to Revelations to see how it all ends. It made no sense to me. So I went back over the parts I skipped. That made no sense to me either; logical or practical. I’ve visited several types of church too. Mostly really good people; but what in the world are they talking about? Invariably a preacher will read a passage, and then issue a disclaimer: “What God is trying to tell us in this verse is…” Say what? Why does God need an attorney and publicist? The word should stand on it’s own; I think.
I’m truly happy for you and meant no disrespect.
Your probably right Ken. I think a female black vice president for Biden will seal the deal. Especially with it impossible not to see Bidens senility/dementia. I wonder if the left gets desperate enough they would pull Michelle Obama off the bench. It’s going to be a bumpy ride folks. Either way politics only goes so far, the agenda marches ever on.
Michael Obama does not qualify, is a issue of residency…That did nto stop the clowns from throwing in Hussein.
Ohhhh yeah, I have no doubt the Dems are thinking hard about pulling the race card for VP. Look, they propped up a guy that never even ran a hot dog stand and he became president just because of his skin color. Their plan failed last time with a white lady. That won’t work now. The MSM and left has a bunch of people convinced white people (man or woman) are evil racists. So a person doesn’t have to be a brain surgeon to see what is next in their playbook.
Remember——- it’s not about what’s best for the country for them. It’s about staying/getting power.
I wouldn’t be too surprised if they tried to make the bartender (AOC) VP.
INPrepper I had the same thought, talk about terrifying. Think she may technically be too young though? (I hope)
rb308……well, they won’t worry about that. They’ll just create another fake birth certificate to make her 35 years old.
They can’t, she would need to be qualified to be President on day one. You must be thirty five to be President and she isn’t old enough yet. But, she soon will be…
Just wait till Hillary Clinton becomes VP
I keep thinking that same thing
It seems like Hillary would be a little too obvious. I’m still thinking a female minority… Black or Hispanic… he almost has to go with a candidate of color.
It is time Americans ( primarily democrats ) see in real time what communism, socialism, liberals, BLM, the far left and antifa are really about. Let them run wild, do their destruction, riot, destroy our cities and create racial and social strife. People only learn what is right thru broad social pain. So sad but true. Then and only then will America (and actually the world) get right with God so to speak and change their attitude. Real pain cures a lot of ills.
True, look how many people loved Chavez in Venezuela. Then socialisms reality hit. Millions left the country to find work just to feed the kids. Not so they can make car payments, house payments, boat and 4-wheeler payments. Women are prostituting themselves in neighboring countries so their kids can eat. Ohhhhh the joys of socialism. Sarcasm intended.
I put very little value in polls. Remember 2016? How about “Dewey wins”
If a pollster called me, first of all I wouldn’t answer the phone, secondly I would NOT tell them what I really think. None of their business!!!
True, we had all better go and vote. Just my humble opinion.
Plainsmedic
I too don’t believe the polls. First off, results depend on whom you are polling. Secondly, my suspicion is that the majority of voters are just keeping their mouths shut about voting for Trump because to say anything may get you abused. ..
On the other hand, it never hurts to be prepared in case the worst happens. Hope for the best, prepare for the worst.
Chipmunk,
Remember also the phrasing of the questions in a poll. i.e. “Are you still beating your wife?”
Also agree with your last statement.
We have been getting requests for polls and surveys., Some times they will say.. you have been selected.. we say “un-select us”.. we are not participating in ANY survey by anyone.. we simply hang up.
Many polls use more Dems than Reps, poll unregistered voters, and poll in the city where most libs live. That is what got the polls wrong in 2016.
Chipmunk, you’re spot on. I’ve never been polled, ever, in my entire life. Polls are intentionally slanted. If we let the polls affect our thinking, then the propagandists have won.
Be a good old time Boy Scout and “Be Prepared”. That’s why we’re here right?
I’ve lurked here for a couple of years. I don’t often comment. Yet this tone of this thread greatly bothers me. We must stand for our country. We must push back against the demoralization of our society.
I assume most here are elders. As such we have the moral obligation to stand in the breach against the ravening mobs of anarchists. We can teach our younger patriots that this country is still worth fighting for, figuratively and literally.
Eagle61,
“…the tone of this thread bothers me”
Good! It bothers me too! This is exactly why I posted this article – because we NEED to consider the possibilities and not ASSume that all will be will come NOV-3.
I appreciate that you’ve been hear for a number of years! Feel free to voice your opinion as the future unfolds.
Plains
True, almost every ‘poll’ showed hildebeast winning. Some polls even showed the beast winning by a good majority. That is part of what made it even more shocking when DJT won. I don’t believe any polls put out there whether it is from a legitimate institution or the MSM. Polls are just statistics but when the data is skewed or flat out wrong from the beginning then the results are meaningless.
Poll questions are very carefully phrased to get what the one paying for the poll wants. Staff psychiatrists spend many hours on the poll phrasing. Then once the questions are formulated they select their target demographic. This is NOT random, by any stretch of the imagination. If they want antisemitic, they poll areas where antisemitism runs high, and so on.
The questions are also phrased to eliminate those who might fall on the other side, as well as the fence sitters. If you don’t give the correct answer (or heaven forbid, think it’s more complicated than yes/no) your answers don’t count.
Unfortunately, the polls are more designed to pull in the fence sitters (“If you vote for _____, your vote will be wasted”) and convince people they don’t want to be associated with a certain loser.
Well said, agree.
If Biden is elected, “with his obvious mental problems” then the U.S. is lost. If the horrors of communism, “has slipped by the majority of voters and Bidden is elected” then the U.S. is lost..If the leftist run cities and compete anarchy doesn’t stop Biden’s election, the U.S. is lost.. The many generations of leftist propaganda in our school systems and run away immigration is taking effect. God have mercy on us all if this nightmare takes place..This next election will be the most telling, if our Republic has any future…..
Agree 100% wolfgar
Same polls that predicted a walk away victory for Hillary. Same media that spent eight years telling conservative religious voters not to even bother, just stay home, it’s already decided. Obama drama. Now add in blue state govenors setting up the largest voting fraud in history, based on a pandemic that the “experts” change their stories on weekly. A pandemic which, by the way, just happens to target mature voters who are overwhelmingly religious and conservative. A pandemic that just happened to start in a nation Trump was whipping the poo out of in new trade sanctions. After a three year media driven propaganda campaign that Trump stole the election. Vote your conciounse but it really doesn’t matter. If Trump wins, the communists will cry stolen election and ask the Supremes to intervene. Failing that, they will “burn it down”. If Trump loses, does he dare accept a rigged election and turn the nation over to infuriated brownshirts? Does he trust the venom and hate spewed these last several years to spare him and his family? Or all us deplorables? Study, train physically, shoot, store supplies. Educate family and friends. Expect some eventual snitches and betrayal. Farm, hunt, fish, learn… Read more »
Ok, I’m going to toss out there my 2¢ worth and see there it lands. There is a good possibility that President Trump (Not Trump) can lose the election, especially if the Libertarian, Tea-Party, and other divisions of the Republican Party decide to pull many of votes from President Trump and the Republican Party, it has happened many times before. Yes I know there are a LOT of good independent thinkers and people that want their voices heard…. This is not the Year for that; we ALL need to unite as the Socialist do every election. If you want to cast a vote for A libertarian or ???? PLEASE do so, but support President Trump with your vote for him, and our future, and cast the vote for some local candidates if you feel so inclined. As far as the Polling Data, well one can take a poll on what is the best Toilet Paper and come up with 55.8% that disapprove of Quilted Northern, my personal favorite. Polling Data is only there so the MSfM can report on it and jump up and down screaming that President Trump is losing, Actually I believe that is a good thing, maybe… Read more »
Agree with your concerns NRP. We should all be prepping for the S-storm about to rain down on us.
Time to start thinking Asymmetrically… Expect the unexpected and make sure you are taking action to do the unexpected do what others would never think of you doing… Now is the time to start thinking 10 steps ahead of our enemies. Do not wait or your’re dead.
NRP & Blue, Good post. I honestly don’t know if we are past the point that we can save our country. One thing I am sure of, if it devolves into a “civil war”, the winner will be the side that has the government fighting for them/with them. The “pissed off white American” has few friends in the government right now. Contrary to what the media and the rest of the leftists say, there is no white privilege, there is no organized white supremacist/white power movement. No offense to anyone, but the so called “right wing militias”, the few that actually exist, are poorly organized, self funded, and logistics would barely project any effectiveness they might have past their home counties. On the other side of the coin, the leftist foot soldiers have organization, political and logistical backing, and a functioning hierarchy of leadership. You only have to look as far as the recent nationwide, coordinated attacks to realize what we’re facing. Ponder this, each and every city that has experienced wide spread damage and ceaseless unrest, have one thing in common……the political leadership in those cities and states are on the side of the attackers. Think of them (leftist… Read more »
Dennis, “Ponder this, each and every city that has experienced wide spread damage and ceaseless unrest, have one thing in common……the political leadership in those cities and states are on the side of the attackers. Think of them (leftist political leaders) as Trojan Horses, inserted in preparation for the attacks we are witnessing”.
All we have to do is isolate those cities by cutting off the roads/highways that run thru them, cutting off their power and keeping them in their cities and they won’t last long…. will they?
What is the best defense, a GOOD OFFENSE! Has anybody planned any offensive action(s) to limit/restrict the movement of these people into/thru your AO?
Has anybody done a threat assessment of their area? OR, has anybody done a threat assessment of your nearest city? What can/could be done to keep these people in place?
I will probably get a visit from some gov. agency because of this post but, WE ALL need to prepare for the shooting war that that will be here before we realize it. ARE YOU READY?
Ya’ll are all scaring the pea-turkey out of me. But all everyone is saying I believe to be true and possible. I have been so afraid someone was going to assassinate President Trump.
@ Independent1,
“Ya’ll are all scaring the pea-turkey out of me.”
Good! It is seemingly a real possibility at this moment. My intention was to get people thinking about it. Why? Two reasons. One, prepare for the follow-on result if it happens. Two, to motivate voting on Nov-3. It’s going to be about turn-out, and who’s motivated to get off the couch and go vote. Well, then there’s the fraud aspect – but that’s for another post….
NRP& Blue,
Agree with your assessment… and the one of Dennis below yours.We need to plan like no one else is dependable and prepared. Some of my favorite lines from a poem….IF , Rudyard Kipling.
” If you can keep your head when all about you are loosing theirs and blaming it on you. If you can trust yourself when all men doubt you, but make allowance for their doubting too.”
The quote you used, had to look up, have heard it used many times. Once it was used by JFK. Here is the skinny.. from top 10 misattributed quotes…” “The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing.” Attributed to Edmund Burke, including by John F Kennedy in a speech in 1961. Burke didn’t say it, and its earliest form was by John Stuart Mill, who said in 1867: “Bad men need nothing more to compass their ends, than that good men should look on and do nothing.” Thanks to Andrew Marshall.
I for Trump in 2016 and I’ll vote for him again this year. He is fighting against the Republican Senate, Democrat house and sleepers in the government agencies and traitors in the WH. Not to mention a world wide pandemic, corrupt UN, WHO, WB, etc., the Supreme Court is making up laws as they go, liberal judges are every where turning against our laws, plus globalist throwing every thing they’ve got to stop him He is not a perfect man, he was/is not a politician, he trusted the wrong people. I am frustrated with his lack of action but I know civics/government, I know the Constitution and know how to look up laws in the US codes. Unless the states and rioters break a federal law he cannot over-ride a state government. Most people on this blog have a brain; they know how to read and do research; they know right from wrong; most were taught good manners by mom/grand mom; and because many graduated from high school/college before 1995 they know about critical thinking, world history and math. Has anyone heard of NESARA/GESARA? If this is true and brought into play, it is a game changer. Research it and… Read more »
I agree with you.
And yes I do understand NESARA/GESARA.
120 days for a special election, middle of July declaration?
And what has already happened that is related to it?
Federal Reserve moved into the Treasury?
And many other coincidence?
I’m very disappointed in how Trump has been handling both the Coronavirus as well as the riots. That doesn’t mean I’d vote for Biden though.
Ani…….what would you have him do? I trust him enough to believe he hasn’t taken action b/c he can’t due to The Constitution. He was the first to act regarding the C-19. I’m glad you are going to vote for him. I’d vote for him 5 times if I could.
Ok, here is a question for y’all, let’s say President Trump wins the 2020 presidential race.
What happens in 4 years? Do all stop preparing for 4 years and restart?
I think not…
Just because President Trump is down in the polls dose NOT mean one should go crazy buying everything in sight like we did at the C-19 debocal.
Please use your heads for something besides holding that Tinfoil Hat….
Have a plan, learn the skills… Prepare
I have a couple holders for my tinfoil hats. Yes, plural. My head is only for overflow, when I get too many.
Lauren
(smile)
I made a chin strap for my tinfoil hat. The government is not going to beam any mind control rays into my brain. Hehe
Oh, man. That makes me laugh. Dad just had brain surgery and he came out of it convinced that they had put something in his head to control him.
At least I’ve now convinced him (I think) that I’m me, and not a government plant pretending to be me. It doesn’t help that the VA won’t let anyone visit…
Lauren, hope your dad will make a full recovery!
The doctor says this is normal with this kind of surgery. He’s doing great.
Lauren
Picking on your dad’s surgery, happy to hear he is doing well..
But they won’t let you visit him? Did you ask them IF they would supply the covering so you could be ‘gowned down’ in order to see him for his well being?
You are his advocate, request that they allow you in to see your father. Keep going up to the next supervisor in the chain of command until you are ‘blessed’ with entry.
Please let us know how he is doing.
Just wanted to throw this out there in regards to the Tulsa Trump rally information I was given by someone from work that attended, I would say was a reliable source but you can take it, or leave it for it’s worth. Apparently for 30- 45 they weren’t letting people in certain entrances bc of protesters, also that the top rows they were showing empty,earlier were filled by some bikers that found out the protesters were out by their parked destinations so they left to guard their bikes and didn’t come back in! Again just second hand information but, he said the news was lying about the true numbers!!
I watched the event on Fox News that evening. The first thing I said to Mrs.J was how many empty seats. Even the main floor was looking like plenty of room. It was quite unusual for a typical Trump rally. I also heard reports that leftists were reserving spots with no obvious intent to show up. Not sure how accurate that is. Regardless, there weren’t many people there compared to “normal”.
Yes, I also heard about them reserving tickets with the intentional plan of it being an empty rally! Also, Tulsa was having the Juneteenth celebration that weekend & I think a lot of people were really concerned about what would happen with that & the protesters out!!
Needless to say, your correct, it didn’t look great for campaign that they were prepared for mass numbers & overflow that didn’t happen.
AOC sent out a tweet about the ‘teenagers’ the reserved tickets with no intention of showing up. Before the rally the news was talking about how there were 1 million reservations for the rally. AOC bragged about how great it was the ‘teenagers’ doing that. She is part of the definition that is wrong with this country and the other day she handily won the democrap primary in her area. After what she did the last couple of years the folks on her area still love her. Sad times indeed.
True,there was seats purchased. But didn’t show.
I think people are still freaked out about COVID19
People that are still freaked out about c19, are watching MSM.
And either don’t know how to research the facts, or are part of the Hype.
The truth is based on facts.
Ken, The misinformation floating around here is becoming quite hysterical. I live in Tulsa and my curiosity got the better of me. I went to the convention center area but did not attend the rally. First off, anyone who wanted in got in. The lines were incredibly short. I went to the Obama one in tulsa back in the day and it was impossible to drive anywhere within 10 miles of downtown. With trump it was relatively easy to get around minus a few SS checkpoints. They did stop letting people in because the line had emptied out. As for the ticket reservations, this did not prevent anyone from getting in. The way it works is you reserve a ticket online and then it’s first come first serve at the event. In other words if you are one of the first 19000 people at the event in line you get in. The ticket reservation is a thinly veiled scam by politicians to get your contact information. It has nothing to do with actual tickets at the event. So why was the Trump rally so empty? Because his popularity is shooting down. Oklahoma is a conservative state. I know a ton… Read more »
TulsaBlackMan-
I almost agree with you. But I certainly appreciate you sharing your perspective in a dignified, polite and intelligent manner. Looking forward to more of your thoughts and contributions.
Until the Coronavirus, the economy was very strong with very low unemployment numbers, a record high stock market, and rising wages. Trump lowered taxes for individuals and businesses. He stood up for free speech, gun rights, and religious freedom. He pushed to roll back excessive regulations. He got NATFA renegotiated. The China trade deal was so so. It’s obvious based on your post history you are a troll. You oppose Trump’s policies from the start so your hate for him has nothing to do with his performance. I doubt you know anything about Oklahoma or even live there. Trump tried to get the wall funding from congress. Liberals in both parties blocked it. He should have declared martial law on the border and sent in 50,000 soldiers on January 20, 2017, and had the wall built by the military. Only 200 miles of wall have been built so far. With 4 more years, 1200 will get built. He has done better with increasing deportations and working with Mexico to have them use their national guard to stop illegals coming from their southern border. He implemented a wait in 3rd country program so fake asylum seekers are kept in Mexico or… Read more »
may be next time Trump could open the unfilled seating to those waiting outside.
if you don’t show by a certain time you forfeit your seat to someone who IS there.
Regardless of who wins the next election or the next 10 elections, I will keep fighting for my Freedom and Liberty. It hurts me to admit this but the Greatest Nation & Political Patriotic Experiment is over. We The People allowed it. In my 6 decades of life, MOST of the elected State and Federal Legislators, Executives and Judicial representatives lied to get elected, then took our votes and sold out our Freedom. Most became rich beyond our wildest dreams due to our votes. They sold out the education system and own our children and grandchildren, ensuring future votes. They plundered our earned wealth and gave it to other nations and non citizens and those who decided not to participate in the tax structure. They gave away the Greatest Nation EVER. And most of us stood by and gave them permission with our vote. If you think your vote will mean any more than the dirt on my boots, you are a fool. If you think the voting booth is the way to return this great Nation back to the principles of the Founders, you are a fool and stupid. Those that have been elected and will be elected are… Read more »
At this time my sphere of influence is simple: Prayer, $ to donate to worthy causes (political & religious), & conversations w/ other folks. In November, I get one vote.
I do not believe the MSM is truthful & that people are being deceived big time. As mentioned previously, the polls are rigged, too. The Democratic convention will be virtual & orchestrated. If Biden actually goes on the campaign trail, his gaffs cannot continue to be covered up. Frankly, I am hoping Mark Cuban or Bloomberg will step up as an independent, just to make things even more interesting!
So much can & will happen before the elections. I agree Ken & fellow readers that our nation is in peril. I pray Trump will be able to triumph & that the debates will be bring the stark contrasts between the 2 candidates & parties to light.
Keep prayin’ & preppin” !
I agree. The rioting and looting taught us how we can stop gun control and speech control. When armed militia showed up to neighborhoods, the protesters stayed away from them. Businesses asked for help to prevent looting and armed militia were very effective at deterring looting. It would be the same if 20 million armed conservatives did the same in every community and city where they are plentiful. Cops can’t arrest people for liberal gun control or speech control if 20 million conservatives will prevent them. They can arrest 1 or 10,000, but they can’t arrest or engage 20 million who can be a permanent presence (look at how long these protests have gone on). It really would be the way to secure self governance and an end to Washington or big city tyranny. They can send in all the national guard or military they want but 20 million is 20 million.
JT
III%
Well, I believe the left will absolutely try to steal the election from Trump even if he does win. Electronic voting, mail-in ballots, etc. Just a note…… I woke up this morning and was thinking that when Yugoslavia fell to communism it took just about a little more than 7 years if I remember right. 7+ years! Thats all! (Please correct me if I’m wrong here, but it was a very short time frame). And everyone knows Biden cannot function as President. His dementia is quite obvious now. Its crazy they are still pushing him as a candidate. And we must all quit falling for this Covid nonsense. Its flu. If you are compromised with any health problems, by all means be very careful. But Im not buying what they are selling anymore. And no vaccines!! EVER! Stay grey everyone.
Why would a decent, intelligent, thoughtful, righteous person ever run for office??? I voted Trump in 16. He’s been far better than I expected. He didn’t need the job. He didn’t need the hassles associated with the job. I’ve come to believe, he really does love this country. Why else would he have run, in the first place? Yes, he’s a ego-maniac. I don’t care. Politics has become such a swampy, filthy, scummy business. Our best and brightest, want nothing to do with politics. Trump chased, and caught, a few women in his day. If there was worse to be found, they’d have found it by now. Wow, haven’t they looked and even made up stuff? Others are posting about learning skills and collecting stuff, just in case. I agree with those thoughts. I’m filling in holes from wuflu. Most, are already prepared. Don’t rest on your laurels. If you haven’t done your communication diligence, you’ll regret it. Big Time!! Ham radio is not the only answer. Each of our situations is different. Maybe CB is all ya need. If ya only do CB, you’re stuck with what CB will do. The same with other non-licensed radio bands. Nothing wrong… Read more »
Plainsmedic,
Hypothetical, but serious question.
I’ve watched some videos on You-tube, giving instructions on how to program the Baofeng UV5R dual band radios for FRS/GMRS channels. Supposedly intended to illegally, but for “emergency only” contact with family members over greater distances, taking advantage of the 5 watt power as opposed to the 0.5 watt of the popular little walkie-talkies.
My question is this. Do you have any idea how much the range would be increased on these frequencies? I know they are more effective “line of sight”, but the videos implied that with the greater wattage output, obstructions like buildings or heavy woods didn’t effect the useful range as badly.
Again, hypothetical question. I’m guessing that those who posted the videos have tested this, just ain’t gonna own up to it. They were offering this as an emergency contact possibility in a grid down/cell phones down scenario.
Dennis, The little baofengs are a great buy for the money. The bands they utilize for ham are 144 mhz and 440 mhz. (vhf and uhf) If ya own one, definitely get the longer antenna. It’s possible to even hook these up to a fm yagi. Bear in mind, 5 watts (I doubt you’ll actually get that out of a baofeng) isn’t very much power. I have a couple of GMRS frequencies programmed into the ones I own. I have actually had clear transmissions up to 12 miles with vhf. Now, I rarely use my baofeng. It’s not the right radio for my needs. Realistically, you might get reliable comms up to 5-6 miles. That’s out in the country with no buildings. Line of sight is what ya get. That means the higher up you are, the better. (I like your mountain-top photo) Dennis, you’re an intelligent man. Get online and study for your technician’s license. Honestly, 6-8 hours of serious study, broken up over several days, you’ll definitely pass. Then the ham world opens up for you. Ya don’t need to contact anyone about the test until you’re ready. They’ll give the multiple choice test at your nearest ham… Read more »
Got to thinking Dennis,
If you have friends/family in the area. Let’s say you have your tech license and they don’t. Ya don’t have to have a license to listen. You can try all this out without breaking any rules/laws.
If shtf, who is going to care about a license? Protecting friends/family sounds like an actual emergency to me. That would make it legal anyway. I just don’t have much experience with GMRS. Minerjim or even Ken might be able to help. Try it out, see what happens. Only with a license of course, with the ham stuff.
Plainsmedic,
Sort of the feeling I got watching the videos I mentioned. They were intimating that since it was using the FRS/GMRS frequencies, there would be less chances of complaints, and even lesser chances of being identified, since most violators are usually turned in/identified by ham operators themselves.
– Just FWIW, I have seen a couple of accounts of people claiming that the seats for the rally in Tulsa were ‘reserved’ in advance by groups who were not going to attend, to deny seating for the anticipated supporters who were intending to appear. (At least partly, to elicit the reaction from Mr. Trump they managed to get!) I think Woodpile Report had a couple of the links, I also saw something mentioned one time only on the MSM (believe it was NBC news @ noon, or something like that).
I cannot help but believe that many of the above posters are correct, and that we are in for a very rough time. NWO and one world government types are pushing hard, and the UN would appear to be the chosen agency to lead the charge.
As far as that goes, there was at one time a good bit of speculation that Oprah was going to run for the Presidency. Maybe that’s who we going to be seeing as Biden’s VP.
– Papa S.
“Those who don’t know history are doomed to repeat it.” Edmund Burke I have been watching “The world wars” series on the history channel. It covers the time from 1914 to 1945 and world events. It is really amazing the parallels I can see between then and what is happening to us now. Who knew that Germany funded Lenin and the Russian revolution for the purpose of removing Russia from the allies in WWI. Who is funding this revolution in the US and for what purpose? China? Russia? Both? Some one else? Right now it does not matter. If we survive this I hope they are discovered so we may wreck a terrible revenge on that country or countries. Right now there is more truth than not to the idea of cw2. Whether or not it is a hot war is debatable, I personally hope it is not a shooting situation as it will be bloody indeed. If Trump goes in or not we most likely will still see an internecine fight in the left/marxist party and I would bet on the marxists. They like assassination, see the Stalin’s body count for one example, or Hitler’s for a second (to… Read more »
I am among the lose-lose camp, gloom and doom today. If President Trump wins, we gain a few more years without a socialist running our country. But, depending on the house and senate, we may have 4 years of political stalemate. We’ll certainly have more anarchy… we’ve seen previews to that. If we get the Trojan horse and TBD VP in the WH, we already know where that’s going… and if we lose both houses the time line will be accelerated in the extreme. Nothing will be held sacred. Our Constitution and Bill of Rights will be treated as archaic legislation from another era that must be amended (at best) or overturned completely (at worst). As “protestors” destroy statues and attempt to erase history, the organizations behind them are really trying to demonize and delegitimize the people they honor. And with that, call into question every law these individuals helped write. If the majority of citizens believe our founding fathers were racist oppressors, the documents they created – and upon which our nation is built – become a house of cards that’s easy to topple. Bad men, bad laws… must fix. The previous administration tried to rewrite our Constitution as… Read more »
So Cal Gal said,
“As “protestors” destroy statues and attempt to erase history, the organizations behind them are really trying to demonize and delegitimize the people they honor. And with that, call into question every law these individuals helped write. If the majority of citizens believe our founding fathers were racist oppressors, the documents they created – and upon which our nation is built – become a house of cards that’s easy to topple. Bad men, bad laws… must fix.”
Wow. Very good point.
By any means necessary, right? I wouldn’t put it past them…
Even if we are attacked by a foreign power, I don’t see this country coming together as it did after 9/11. Think about the countries who wish to do us harm. Their ideologies are similar or the same as these terrorists who are now destroying this country. I believe they would get behind and support the invading country. They want this country changed to fit their ideology and the invading force could help that happen. There is no honor amongst thieves.
GREAT post, Cal Gal!!
SoCalGal Here in Virginia, the BLM is going full-on. Evidently the Leftists are charging that anyone who supports any part of Confederacy history is a “Lost Cause” believer. Look it up, it’s another Leftist tactic. At this time, BLM is pushing into our colleges and universities via the “Black lives matter” jargon…a disguise for Marxism. The BLMers have mailed a Letter of Demands to James Madison University. Unbelievable. They are infiltrating museums here, too. Some of Virginia’s museums are now deciding to begin collecting BLM paraphernalia. Most museums (including those in Virginia) are all non-profit 501(c)(3) organizations, and by law, they can’t be involved in politics. BLM is a Marxist organization and there is enough legitimate information about their donation process that proves that BLM is a partisan political organization. Tomorrow, I have a telephone appointment with the Director of one museum. It’s a significant museum and what I have to share may change their collective mind about affiliating with any BLM collection. BLM is a current events issue, it’s not yet “historical”, therefore, it can’t be construed to be anything BUT a politically-oriented activity. According to the IRS, that’s a big, illegal no-no. I will be presenting facts and… Read more »
MT,
Letter of Demands… wow. Like straight-up blackmail… give us what we want, or else. And heaven forbid they actually get anything they want, we all know it will be just a first step.
I remember the movie where they were talking about not giving in to terrorists… i think it was AirForce1… anyway, the line was something like “If you give a mouse a cookie, next he’ll want a glass of milk.”
I don’t know if you saw my post last week, here in CA the state assembly approved a Bill to form a task force to determine how best to identify and quantify “reparations” – who will get how much state taxpayer money. The state senate is expected to pay the bill and move it along to my state’s aspirational governor to sign into law. I need to go take a look and see if that has happened.
I am very interested in how your conversation with the museum goes. Will you please post a follow-up on your results when time allows?
typo… the state senate is expected to “pass” the bill
Tucker played this last night on his show.
Pay attention to what is said around 1:50 mark
https://fredericksburg.today/2020/06/24/audio-city-of-fredericksburg-issues-statement-on-9-1-1-call-during-protests/
Fredericksburg is about 2 hours from me. If not for Tucker I would never had known this happened. What else is going on in small towns never being reported? We all support President Trump but how long do we wait for justice while being pummeled?
McCatfish,
I DVR Tucker every night. I usually watch most episodes. I saw this one last night regarding the 911 calls. Tucker is just about the only one in what you might consider the “Mainstream News Media” who is pointing out the dire situation we are in. Telling the uncomfortable truths. Thank God we at least have one strong voice over there.
The majority of American citizens have NO IDEA what is really going on out there. Why? Because it’s not in their neighborhood or affecting their lives directly (yet). AND, they don’t take the time to hear, watch, read, discover the real news. Most of what they do see, read, or hear is propaganda. Same as it always was, I suppose. Except this time our nation’s very soul is at stake.
#ProtectTuckerAtAllCost
They have been going after him BIG TIME lately. Going after his advertisers, trying to get him kicked off Fox if they can get rid of enough advertisers. This is what they do. Unfortunately the Big Corporations are globalists and they WILL cave. So those advertisers that you do see during Tucker commercials, GOOD FOR THEM!
Same for my little site. Visit my sponsors!
Yeah, It’s the same ol same ol. Not in my back yard. Want electricity? Yes, nuclear?? OK but no nuclear power plant in my back yard. Want jobs? Yes, factories??? Ok but no polluting factories in my back yard. Want green energy? Yes, wind farms??? Ok but not in my back yard. Want free college? Yes, free tuition??? But don’t raise my taxes (not in my back yard). Want to put in the new addition on the house? Yes, cutting down trees for wood??? Not in my back yard. Get the wood from some poor African country not near me. Want no police? Yes, I want things to change in policing (no cops) but not in my back yard. The police better come when I call them. Other places/neighborhoods?? Who cares? Want more shopping places available for ‘minorities’? Yes, just don’t put one near me. Not in my back yard. Not in my back yard occurs in so many places. So many want their cake and to eat it too. Many of the people who say they want or don’t want something don’t want it to change anything in their back yard. The people who say they don’t want police… Read more »
I couldn’t agree with you more, (Operation Paper Cilp). The truth is out there, just not on the MSM.
There are several on fox that point out the uncomfortable truths.
Generally I find that the MSM, says the opposite of the truth.
The facts matter, if you research there sources. When and if they provide any they are generally fake or false.
I live in F’burg and can’t believe this happened. It’s unbelievable. I still don’t know who ordered the police to not respond.
I don’t like Trump, but I REEEEAAALLLLY don’t like Biden.
That’s what it so often is about, right?
There are lots of things I don’t like about Trump. And there are lots of things I do like about the man. No One Person is going to have the characteristics/traits/ideals that each of us may have. We are all a bunch of “mongrels”. However we do (and should) choose the lesser of evils during elections. Staying home and not voting is no good. It is the system we currently have.
Polls schmolls.
Look at the polling numbers from same time four years ago when the national and global economies were not in tatters, when there were no national and global pandemics, when there were no food, PPE, cleaning supplies, or TP shortages, when cities were not burning, rioters and looters were not running rampant through the streets, schools were only closed for summer not for the last four months, when 40% of workers weren’t on unemployment, and 120,000 Americans hadn’t died in the past few months from a novel virus, political leaders weren’t telling us how to dress everyday and preventing us from going to the beach, to visit grandma, to a birthday party, and to church.
In spite of all this, poll numbers are very close. Not time to rest on our laurels but not time to panic.
The best way, IMO, for Trump to lose is to interfere with states and localities governing themselves.
I’m encouraged by the news that the founder of BET is starting his own sort of BLEXIT or Walk Away movement. High time folks stopped allowing themselves to be taken for granted.
Make some noise. Encourage like-minded folks to register and vote.
Exactly, if DJT intervenes then he his stepping on states rights since all this crap going on are local and state issues. He intervenes and the socialist t politicians enmass will go for impeachment. And the way our not so Supreme Court will favor the socialists. Unfortunately about all Trump can do is sit back and watch the mayhe m unfold and throw a few public announcements out there.
I thought I read somewhere that the BET guy is proposing 14 trillion (yes, with a T) in slavery reparations to African Americans. I’m not paying for that crap. My ancestors weren’t even in the US until around 1900.so why am I supposed to feel guilty for slavery or whatever. Some people asr just opportunistic SOB’s.
INPrepper –
You read that correctly. I propose a counter-claim for 30 Trillion dollars in reparations to white victims of random savage black violence. Collecting it could be problem, so I also propose a summary judgment lien on the cRap industry and professional sports.
tm
30 Trillion?
Come on! That’s pocket change. Since the 14 trillion number was just pulled out of the air we can really one up them on that.
How about a cool quarter quadrillion (250 trillion). Quadrillion, that should take them some time since they obviously know nothing about math. That will keep them busy for a while counting to that number. 1,2,3,4,5,…….
Hehe 😀
Anony Mee
“The best way, IMO, for Trump to lose is to interfere with states and localities governing themselves.”
I hope you are right, I’m guessing from president Trumps perspective this is a chess match. Perhaps we are the pieces.
What I was thinking is that if the roles were turned and someone we did not care for was president with all this happening, if they acted and stopped the crap.
I could not help but have some respect for them.
I’m betting that most sensible folks on the other side would do the same if president Trump stepped in and did something.
We lived in MS years ago. Lightening struck the ham antenna of a neighbors place (apt) and our roof caught fire. 4 different fire depts were called. Each one said the other had jurisdiction on our complex. I did not care who came. I just wanted someone to do something.
I’m thinking lots of democrats are feeling that way.
I predict Biden will falter horribly in the upcoming debates with President Trump, and Biden’s VP pick will be obviously flawed and controversial. I think many Democrats that publicly support Biden will actually vote for Trump by the time we get to November- a lot of people that live in Dem cities and states will have had enough of the blm/ defund/ rioting/ etc. etc.
“Your candidate Trump is going to lose, why bother voting? But of you must vote, why vote for a loser? Vote for Biden and the Woman!”
The polls are garbage, same as last time.
The silent majority still exist, but we are in our later years and moving on.
The dems want to stop the debates. They want Biden to stay home and be given the questions in advance.
aka
And I can see why. Yesterday a campaign ad for Biden popped up as I was cruising down the interway. Even in his own ad he stumbled over the simplest words. And I imagine that this was the best take they could get.
Yeah, If they have the questions they can write the answers and he can just recite them. He is NOT capable of debating.
Isn’t this the same polls that had Trump losing to Hilldabitch?
Yeah, thought so–
Scenario, Biden wins, Biden gets sick or ?, we have our 1st woman president who will be of color. China and Russia see this as weak. ? Who knows, who knows…………….
I find it interesting that most here are discarding this possibility, saying that it’s just BS Polls (for example). Yes, the polls were wrong in 2016. Thankfully!
The purpose of my article was not to emphasize polling data (maybe I could have done better).
Rather, it’s just a gut feeling that Trump is losing supporters right now. Not the hard core supporters. But some of those he won over during 2016 that got him over the winning line.
Being preparedness-minded, I hypothesize “what if” scenarios and weigh out the possibilities / risk/reward thresholds thereof.
In this one, if Trump loses (and worst case losing all of the 3 branches), I hypothesize the rapid Marxist agenda that will unfold. And therefore prepare for what life might be like under that circumstance. That was the thrust of my post – to instill that notion (I thought it was). Prepare for the worst.
Though I did not detail those potential preparations… that’s another (set) of articles…
I hear ya Ken. Not so much losing supporters, but people are so tired right now. Americans are weary in their souls over everything that’s been going on. And so much of it piggybacked on a very frustrating years-long impeachment process. Perhaps after folks get out, enjoy the summer, and perk up a bit, some of the conservative gloom and doom will lift. In a month or so, especially after the libsiders pick a candidate, comparisons will be more clear. If it’s Biden, well he’s promising to do away with the coal and oil industries (which are becoming cleaner by the day), fracking and pipelines (which free us from dependence on imported oil), and waffles all over supporting a greenish new deal. But he was there when the previous administration failed at this, to the tune of what – half a trillion and nothing to show for it? Trump kept his promises. That’s what’s turned some people I know over to his side this year. I think folks will believe him when he says things will pick up again. Besides, folks like to hear we’re a great people living in a great country. Folks like to be encouraged. Don’t see… Read more »
Ken,
I have to agree with you. I’ve always been a big “What If” thinker. Frankly, I’m very nervous about the election and the results. My biggest What if now, is what if things truly go south before or after the election? What if things end up looking like Venezuela? What if someone shows up at my door demanding I hand over the firearms that NRP is keeping in his lake for me, tells me I don’t need all that food and stuff? Makes me just want to go into the woods and start digging my own darn bunker.
Most of us here are in the right mindset of being as self sufficient as we can, but when you have an army or other group knocking on your door and a family behind you……
On a positive note, a buddy sent me a cool “Keep your powder Dry” t-shirt. Said he didn’t want to see me get hurt wearing my “Black Guns Matter” shirt.
DT
No matter who wins I believe the violence will continue. So, I am stocking up on marbles for my assault slingshot (it has a pistol grip).
They allow slingshot’s in China? That’s surprising… (actually I have no idea what you are allowed to have over there in China). Would be curious to find out though…
It’s kinda nice and appropriate to buy that with some fish bait too (so you can pick your area to land your hook/s to)
Like I was told to buy a baseball with the glove and the bAt.
They sell little wooden handled ones in kids toy shops. They are surprisingly pretty stout. My daughter bought one and it can really throw the glass.
Ken
Boy, oh boy, am I ever interested in articles about preparing for a Marxist takeover! That is a whole level of SHTF that I have a very anxious feeling I’m not prepared for.
It is a strange & uncomfortable thought process. Surreal actually. But I will be putting out topics on this as we go forward. Particularly if and as it’s looking more likely…
The polls are rigged and we know they from past experience. Don’t pay attention as it is a distraction. But you do know what those around you are saying and feeling w out Pres Trump….that is what should help guide your actions.
I truly believe that no matter who wins the elections, the dems will continue their assault on our rights so we continue “preparing as of our lives depend upon it”. We live our lives in a manner that allows us to feed and support our family in a reasonable environment. We are not just battling for who holds the highest office, we must fight to hold the Senate and local offices.
I believe that Trump should not interfere with each State’s rights to govern themselves unless it becomes an actual war zone that the states are not attempting to manage. And he needs to have dialog with those heads of state before taking action getting them to agree so they are on record. What is happening in these riot zones is each governor’s and mayor’s responsibility.
I agree it is a different scenario. People hated Hillary and Trump was a completely different type of candidate. He was very direct on illegal immigration being awful and wanting to replace Obamacare with a better system. He appealed to voters in Pennsylvania and Wisconsin that hadn’t voted for a Republican in over 20 years for President. Margins were very slim. 38,000 votes decided the election. Biden is not hated like Hillary. He isn’t loved either as she had the support of women who had been pushing for her for years (Gilmore Girls reference). He doesn’t energize Democrat voters or liberal voters. He doesn’t energize the independent Bernie Bros who may sit out the election or 25% will vote for Trump. But Biden isn’t Trump. Does Trump appeal to the same people who voted for him in PA and Wisconsin now? Before coronavirus, lean yes. Economy was good, nafta was renegotiated into USMCA, energy jobs were present. Trump spoke out against China. However, the manufacturing jobs didn’t come back and he didn’t get healthcare passed. Still, I think these voters realize the dems, nationally, don’t look out for people like them. Now, we have coronavirus media hype. We have a… Read more »
Ken,
Was doing a little research on the subject of militia groups and ran across a you tube video by a Dr. Steve Turley. I wasn’t familiar with him, but in this video he gives an interesting argument favoring re-election chances for Trump. The video was geared toward what he calls a growing affinity for militia groups by police/law enforcement, but he couples that with what he sees as a growing consortium of disparate groups coming together in rebellion against the far left taking over the democrat party.
The you-tube title to the video is “Armed militia groups are surging across America-and police are joining them-Dr. Steve Turley”.
Worth a look.
Biden has done the smart thing for now, he has kept his mouth shut. but I think when he comes out of his basement, and he will have to, people will see him for what he is. a bumbling old fool. that’s my feeling and hope. he will open his mouth and insert both feet at the first opportunity
Ken, I’m hearing more talk about a second civil war, but I’m having trouble envisioning what that would look like. The first was by regions. But this, what do you think it would be? Are we talking a lawlessness much like what we’ve been seeing with rioting anarchists, and Patriots defending their homes and families? Or maybe the feds under Marxist control exerting heavy handedness to the point of citizens resisting? What defines either as a civil war? What are your thoughts? Anyone? Thanks!
The November election will determine if we remain a Constitution based Republic or if we fall under the iron curtain of communism as we have already blown past socialism.
Just like after 9/11, America has been changed forever and it’s just a matter of time before the liberals find out first hand, the evils of communism they were never taught and realize the paradise they foolishly threw away.
Agreed.
The most ignorant comment I have read and heard is, “I will not vote for Trump because I do not like him”
Some are so stupid that they will not vote for him because he is a little over weight, …..
I hope there really is a silent majority that will vote for whichever candidate they believe can get the job done. Support law enforcement, the military, the Constitution, free enterprise, America first, stand behind our medical industry in overcoming the flu, and fight against false information spewed by corporations and the media, ….
Enough of the BS, it is time to fight like hell until November
My pledge
America must win this war,therefore I will work,I will save, I will sacrifice , I will endure, I will fight cheerfully and do my utmost, as if the whole struggle depended on me alone
Martin Treptow 1918
Hermit us I agree we all have to do everything we can or say goodbye to it all. I know I sure as don’t fit into this new world that is morphing into bizarro world
The President did sign an Executive Order today relating to the desecration of monuments, and the AG set up a task force to go after “anti-government extremist groups”, including specifically named Antifa, as well as the right-wing boogaloo movement *and its supporters*.
There’s more info on the EO at Fox. There will be intelligence sharing and training, involving various government agencies and state and local LE.
Now will this be a good thing, or a bad thing, for freedom loving Americans?
Don’t know, but he is doing something.
There is not much the President can do against inserection in individual States without declaring Martial Law – in which case he will be called a dictator. So, if the population does not come out in force against the liberal Governors, Mayors, AG’s, Judges, .. in the only way possible at this time is to vote against the liberals in the House, Senate, And White House.
Why, because all of the responsible people are working to support their families and can not take months off to march in the streets. I suggested a while back that we could all demonstrate at our individual State Houses come July 4. But maybe beside the working class, there just are too many sheep enjoying “bread and circus”
i will freely admit it i think it aint gonna matter who wins the election both sides of this are gearing up for open civil war and this election will most likely be the last one in this country the left will stop at nothing to go after trump in any manner they can diff people from the die hard left have OPENLY STATED THAT THEY WILL COME AFTER AND TRY TO KILL republicans i have had a number of death threats made against me on yahoo the only thing is the left doesnt have A CLUE just how vicious this could get and i will admit it even the IDEA of civil war scares the shit out me because this will tear this country apart forever
You are absolutely right on a couple of points. It doesn’t matter who wins, this kicks off in November, if not sooner. The left has no earthly idea of how bad this will get. Once they openly begin to go after us it will become vicious and extremely deadly. I don’t need to tell anyone what people will do to protect their own. This is going to be ugly for everyone, nobody wins when civil war starts. The first American Civil War was an abberation, there will be no organized lines, no major engagements of military units. It will be roving bands of criminals, warlords in the cities, religious and racial no-go zones. Look to the Balkans, Somalia, Libya…that’s what we can look forward to…and the “peacekeepers” from China, Russia, Cuba, Venezuela…Hamas, the Muslim Brotherhood, Iran, our Nation Building adventures of the last few decades will come back to haunt us…this is going to suck big time.
Of course, the left doesn’t study history it tries to destroy it. Once they feel like they are in charge they’ll quickly turn on themselves and begin to eat their own. You can never be pure enough for these idealists. They will quickly begin to purify the revolution, think of the French revolution…today’s leaders are tomorrow’s victims…who is the next Robespierre?
INPrepper,
Since you’ve said that you’re living in China (surprising that you can get to this site), what is the situation over there from your perspective looking back at the US?
What’s in the Chinese news about all this? How is it portrayed over there?
Thanks for asking Ken, I quit looking at the news here a couple months ago when they were pushing the story about American military planting the virus in Wuhan. The news here is so filtered and one sided. Nothing, I mean nothing gets printed here without the approval of the Chinese Communist Party. The news though for the past year is pretty much the same. The US is being isolationist for starting a trade war, the US is being a bully and inflexible. Meanwhile, the news says that China just wants cooperation and peace. Basically they want us to all sit around and sing kumbiya while they still steal our technology, spy on our military bases, hack our data systems. During the virus here in China a few months ago, all you saw in the news here was the numbers of sick and dead (of which the numbers are completely bogus) and pictures of ‘happy’ medical personnel going to Wuhan to help fight the virus. I have had a few ‘discussions’ with some people here and they really, really don’t like Trump. As to the violence, again I quit looking st their news (it’s kind of like watching CNN or… Read more »
For a country with 56+ dialects, I was thinking about the game of ‘passing information’ to the next person..
De ka nong. Go for supplies there.
Yes, some of the dialects are slowly dying out as the people in the once small villages pass on. Pretty much every village had its own dialect outside the city where I am. A lot of the villages are growing substantially and with improved communications, the once isolated villages are doing away with the old ways.
So, you’ve never been to any ‘de ka nong in any city of middle kingdom?
moonair
Nope. As far as Asian countries, I have only been to China. Spent most of my time in Hunan Province. Been to a few other places in China over the years. Just the usual Beijing, Shenzhen, Hong Kong, Jilin, Guangzhou.
Regards
After the 2016 election I feel as if I have less and less faith in the accuracy of the poll numbers. If I remember correctly Hillicrook was suppose to win by a landslide going into it and it didn’t turn out so well for her.
That being said I do believe Trump could be in trouble. I’d also agree there’s no way Biden’s going four years, so his running mate could very well be the next leader of this country which is terrifying.
To me the scariest part of all this is if the Senate goes to the left. If this happens there will be very little stopping them from pushing their Marxist agenda over the next 4 years. Scary stuff
rb 308
“there’s no way Biden’s going four years, so his running mate could very well be the next leader of this country which is terrifying.”
You are spot on. Biden just wants to go down in history as being a President and will let himself be used as a pawn to achieve this goal. I believe the VP pick will be Michelle Obama since that fills all of the blocks (black/ female ?/ ultra-liberal/BLM supporter), the media will be beyond themselves in adoration and anything she/he says or does will never be challenged, questioned and it will be embraced as truth.
She/He will be front and center while Biden just stands on the sidelines. Biden will step down after the transition due to “sudden medical issues” and the Obamas will be back in charge with no one to stop them. This time around will be the final destruction and will go quickly especially if the democrats keep the House and take the Senate.
Romeo Charlie,
That is a terrifying thought. OMG.
I just hope that Michelle (Michael?) is living “the good life” to the extent that going back to the White House would be too disruptive to her/his new lifestyle, too much “work”, and therefore not be interested.
With that said, their “controllers” who got them in the first place, well, they may have some influence here.
Oh man. That would not be good at all…
Thanks for ruining my weekend.
(kidding – though that would certainly step up my preps!)
Ken, thanks for a great piece. Very well written and precisely what we’re thinking, cuz, after all, we’re scared. Four things:
1) Don’t trust Drudge. They’re a liberal rag like the rest.
2) The polls at fox are officially being “chaired” by Juan Williams and Donna Brazile. Nuff said there.
3) It’s been a trusted rumor (and evidence is seen on Twitter, at least) that BLM and Antifa are looking for polls to answer and flip.
4) Trump is definitely surrounded — and being advised — by weakling Rinos ready to throw him under the bus for their next opportunity to get back in the fold and renew “friendships” and make amends.
I became disgruntled myself. But I’m back, realizing Trump only has us. And what’s left of law enforcement. God is keeping score.
I appreciate the article, Ken, and I happen to agree with the suggestion that Trump is in trouble – at least at this moment in time. At least the trend lines are not good anyway. And if Trump is in trouble, then the Senate majority for Republicans could very well be in real jeopardy too. There won’t be any presidential coattails to ride for individual candidates to ride in this election, it seems. I will go ahead and disclose that I have run and/or worked on many Republican candidate and conservative issue campaigns at the local, state and national levels during the past 30 years. Too many to count, actually. Think what you will of me for that line of work. I mention simply as context for a few points I want to make. 1) I know the point of the article wasn’t about polling, but as far as polling goes – yes, even reputable pollsters can and and do “get it wrong”. This can happen for a variety of reasons. Erroneous poll weighting (adjusting for demographic and other considerations), for example, and especially when the turnout modeling flawed. That’s what happened with Romney’s campaign in 2012. While their internal… Read more »
Gunnar,
Great comment. Thanks for the insight. I agree with everything you just said. And that’s why I posted this article (my concern).
You really nailed it when you brought up the enthusiasm/intensity gap. That really is what will drive people to the voting booths. A lot could happen between now and then (and probably will!), but at this time, I don’t see a Trump win.
Whomever Biden chooses for a running mate is going to be a HUGE deal. We’ll see…
I look forward to your continued insight as I will no doubt be posting about this quite a bit over the next several months.
I think many people are tired of DJT and his ridiculous tweeting, old school folks are appalled by his lack of polish and professionalism.
Personally i think he is a boob, but he isnt one of the political class,,,,
Many people are tired of the circus and have tuned out,
Will this translate to a loss in Nov? Who knows….
Trump never had a chance until they picked Biden to run against him.
Trump is and always will be an idiot. But he had excellent skills at picking competent people to surround him. In other words, he was a good team captain. But like many team captains, as soon as the going gets tough due to folly he started saying “we” in failure and “I” in success. Now he is all in on “you” in failure and “I” in success. His team is now dysfunctional due to his poor leadership when poo happens.
If he learns to acknowledge his shortcomings and then own them… he will be able to surround himself with a great team again. Until then, his dumpster fire will eclipse Biden’s.
We will see what happens when everyone’s trumpbucks runs out in a month. Then the real shitshow happens.
I like that line/analysis – “Until then, his dumpster fire will eclipse Biden’s.” Very succinct and I think I need to borrow it. That’s exactly the state of affairs right now.
I’m not posting this for debate. When you think the President is a jerk …Just please consider this.., The bottom line has been that Trump IS a jerk. He’s crude, he bloviates, he gets his feelings hurt and he’s a hot head. And he should stay off Twitter. Let me tell you what else he is. He is a guy that demands performance. He is a guy that asks lots of questions. The questions he asks aren’t cloaked in fancy phrases, they are “why the hell….” questions. For decades the health industry has thrown away billions of face masks after one use. Trump asks, “Why the hell are we throwing them away? Why not sterilize them and use them numerous times?” He’s the guy that gets hospital ships readied in one week, when it would have taken a bureaucrat weeks or months to get it done. He’s the guy that gets temporary hospitals built in three days. He’s the guy that gets industries to build ventilators and face masks in a business that’s highly regulated by agencies that move like sloths. He’s the guy that asks why we aren’t using drugs that might work on people that are dying; what… Read more »
from frank and fern, thanks
I’m on Obamacare (The Affordable Care Act). Trump is trying to get rid of Obamacare—so I will NOT be voting for Trump.
Freebies are great huh,,,
I just love subsidizing turds
Kula:
Freebies?? After I lost a job three years ago someone tried to get me on the Obamacare plan “Covered California”. I recall it would have cost me around $800 a month. But I was just some dumb schmuck trying to earn an honest living in this world. I didn’t have all the prerequisite welfare plans to qualify for subsidy.
I have a job, it’s just low-paying. I’m not on welfare. Here we are with coronavirus and I’m high-risk due to diabetes and my age (I’m 58) yet I still go to work as a cashier being exposed to hundreds of people a day as others stay home on furlough or work-from-home. My income qualifies me for the Affordable Care Act–and since my employer doesn’t offer health insurance, I’m on the Obamacare.
Luke Warm,
perhaps instead blaming Obama Care, why not the health care insurance companies which rake in the premiums to have fancy buildings and over paid top management. This goes back to share holders requiring profits and the lobby. From those premiums, very little affordability comes out for care. Universal health care is okay, but not the way it has been proposed in the US. And you know who else is a culprit for the health care industry, the manufacturers of medication and medical devices which demand exorbitant prices on their items which ends up for the patient as a hefty bill, because that cost is moved downward to the end user.
I’m 58 and diabetic, yet I still go to work instead of sitting home and claiming disability and/or living off the dole. I’m a lifelong working taxpayer–how is that turdish?
Luke Warm
Trump wants to abolish Obamacare and work through an expanded Medicaid plan.
This would be MUCH better and more affordable for all.
I’m in Florida–there is no expanded Medicaid in Florida at this time.
Luke Warm, Taxpayers have enough financial burdens forced upon them. We don’t need any to pay any more money to help everyone else. Among the working class, there’s resentment that people are paying too much of their income to other people. If there are government programs that are too expensive to support, they need to be addressed, maybe abolished. Obamacare is one of those programs and it was unconstitutionally forced on Americans. Too many can’t get adequate insurance because they were defrauded and forced into a plan that was designed to help only a segment of society while enriching the elites. Don’t depend on the government. During the 20th century, Americans were taught (through welfare programs) that the government can take care of everyone (even the people who don’t want to work or contribute). Through medicines and good health care and insurance, people were also taught that we can live a long time, that we can be taken care of somehow. Longevity comes at a cost, especially when diseases happen. Not everyone practices a healthy lifestyle. Not everyone is born with health. Not everyone is ‘lucky’ — accidents happen. There are no guarantees, so if a person wants the best… Read more »
Luke Warm, I understand your thinking; you want to vote for what best helps you, right now. This is part of the problem with having a democracy. (Yes, I know, we’re a representative republic, not a democracy…but close enough.) A famous quote by Alexander Fraser Tytler: “A democracy cannot exist as a permanent form of government. It can only exist until the voters discover that they can vote themselves largesse from the public treasury. From that moment on, the majority always votes for the candidates promising the most benefits from the public treasury with the result that a democracy always collapses over loose fiscal policy, always followed by a dictatorship. The average age of the world’s greatest civilizations has been 200 years. These nations have progressed through this sequence: From bondage to spiritual faith; From spiritual faith to great courage; From courage to liberty; From liberty to abundance; From abundance to selfishness; From selfishness to apathy; From apathy to dependence; From dependence back into bondage.” We have to be bigger than that. What is best for our country? What is best for the people, overall? Besides, while Trump may be against Obamacare, it is Congress that has the power to… Read more »
Being 58 years old with diabetes, I’m not going to vote against having healthcare…regardless of the long-term effects on the country as a whole. The moment I turn 65, the issue evaporates as I’ll then be on Medicare along with all the other oldsters. I just have to get through these seven years.
Luke Warm,
Don’t be un-informed.! PoTUS has said he will make sure that people with long standing health conditions can still obtain healthcare… it will be PART of ANY replacement plan.
If obamacare is totally repealed you will not immediately loose your healthcare…
. You are not the only one on this site with out healthcare… Oh excuse me, you actually have some mine was to be 700 per month and Me without personal income….first year was cheap 99 a month… we scrimped. next year was 125/mo.. then they said,….” you gotta have it so it is $650 per month.”.
. me”. that ain’t happenin'”
.Insurance co.. “..But But, But you HAVE to have it., give me your bank account number.”
me…”Then put your account number in that blank and you pay for mine.”.
twitchy.com/samj-3930/2020/06/26/holy-crap-democrats-are-lunatics-brian-cates-shuts-leftist-pollsters-and-trump-gloom-and-doomers-down-in-epic-thread/
Another interesting take on the current status of the campaigns.
Find it a bit dubious that anyone would consider these polls more than propaganda and bad propaganda at that. Who’s paying you to push this garbage or are you concerned they may deplatform your site if you don’t come out against the president ?
The President isn’t going anywhere . We need his leadership more than ever. Good always conquers evil even if we have traitors in our mist.
sirlancelot, Did you read the article? The polls were just a part of it. I brought up several other factors and hoped for open discussion about it. Because I feel it is a valid concern. Being preparedness-minded, I do not live with normalcy bias assuming that Trump will win this Fall and all will be well. I prepare for the worst and hope for the best. If Trump is not victorious come November, things are going to change quite severely in my view. So I hypothesize and prepare. I am not a water carrier for the Republican party. In fact, I belong to no party. Most of my views are Libertarian. Regarding current events, I call it as I see it. De-platform me? That has already happened in a sort of way for me. The Big G adjusted algos (increasingly so) after NOV-2016 to diminish search-engine hits for sites like mine. AS a result, there was dramatic differentiation/fall-off with my revenue due to a number of resulting reasons. I’ve lost about 70% of my annual revenue equivalent to 2016 and prior. Most people would have given up. I did not. I’m just living with a small income instead. So it… Read more »
Ken
Nononononono PLEASE don’t get discouraged and pull the plug!!!!!!!!! OMG, we need this forum more than ever, and the community it draws together. I’m confident that most of the people that read your blog value the issues and questions you raise, and want to investigate and/or discuss them.
+1
Ken:
Hey buddy, you ok?
I ran across this and figured I’d remind you and everyone else here…
PLEASE do not let these trolls get under yar skin.
Honestly they are not worth the 3 seconds it takes to read their gibberish. I know you take it personally then some fool makes a remark towards you and your writtings. But guess what thats their problem NOT yours.
BUT when one gets to you my friend and pisses you off as this one did I kinda worry about your “pull the plug” thoughts.
I know as well as you how much work this BLOG is, but ( and it’s a huge BUT) I honestly beleive in my heart you’re doing a LOT of people a huge service with what you’re doing here.
Ken, ya can always tell when you’re doing the right thing when some “troll” tells you your not.
Please keep up the fantastic work and flow of information/thoughts you share here on MSB
Your friend NRP & sidekick Blue
Ken,
I echo NRP & Blue’s sentiments. When I made my first post on your blog several years back, you may recall that I said that this blog was more sane and down to business of prepping and survival, with fewer “crazies” than any other blogs I had perused. I said that if no one minded, I would hang around awhile, offering my opinions and advice occasionally.
Some five plus years later, I’ve not changed my opinion of you, your blog, or your regular commenters.
Ken
Said it before. Especially in times like these, needs to be said again. Should the TEOTWAWKI come to pass, thousands will owe their lives to you, your blog, and the community that’s gathered around you.
Thank you.
Trump also needs to get rid of his daughter and SIL. THEY do not have our country in its best interest. Their influence on policy has gotten Trump many times in trouble, unless he keeps them close to keep tabs on their doings. And yes, he is surrounded by political vultures. Like some of you said, it is now irrelevant who wins the next term, this is a civil war initiation phase. Continue stocking up on that TP. I just hope that when the time comes, we the people will rise up and act on the enough is enough, and not just be at the BOL with the preps. Leadership in fighting for freedom is absolutely critical and this will be and already is an asymmetrical warfare.
TxinEP:
If “we the people” haven’t risen up and taken action by now, there is cause for great concern. What the hell is it going to take? AND, will there be anything left to salvage once we hit that point?
TMC, what will take is the first shots in your neighborhood. That will be the clue for action. The point to hit worth salvaging is freedom and life. Why? My family was enslaved for nearly 700 years under Islam, my ancestors used to be beheaded for refusing to convert to the occupying belief system. They never gave up, otherwise I would not be here writing back an answer to you. With that said, now is the time to gather a team. Look at the talents of your friends, is someone good at land navigation without a GPS? get that person on board with you. Do you have anyone with a medical background, get that person on board as well. Make friends with the gas station owner. Why, they may become very helpful on pointing you in the direction where you can find fuel for your vehicles. The grocery store manager, make them a friend too, they will know where you can find stuff if you need it. The police department. They know all the bad areas to avoid and roads to take when you need to get out of your place quickly. The cab driver is another person, they know… Read more »
TxinEP: Thank you for the thoughtful response. The first shots in my neighborhood started in April and have become worse by the week. So far the shots seem to be aimed at the sky or in the dirt. Last night the guy to my NE discharged a couple of magnum-sounding rounds, less than 100 feet from my window. I’m a bit late on my clue for action. My maternal great-grandparents were attacked in their homeland by Turkish military. They made their escape tucked into the under-carriage of a freight train. It was all just stories, until I traveled there three years ago. Now I get it; with a bit more depth, and urgency. You also helped me identify and bring into sharp focus another glaring problem… I’ve got no one local that I can trust, or depend on. The one exception might be our PD. Unfortunately I have a very wayward son, who for several years taxed the resources and patience of our local police, (and surrounding; and county; and Fed; USCBP, etc.). My wife and I know most of our local cops on a casual basis now. But as for other specialists… it just isn’t happening. There are maybe… Read more »
tmcgyver
Hey Bud
You get up here to the Redoubt.? Your welcome in my camp, even if you show up empty handed, I’m your Huckleberry.!!
Stand,
That is an very kind and generous offer. If I ever had to bail in your direction, I’m quite sure I could fill a 53′ dry van with all kinds of useful supplies and equipment.
tmcgyver
Stay very frosty, my on-line friend. Normalcy bias is a powerful thing, and not your friend in this topsy turvy world. Life, first. All else can be recreated, especially for someone as multi-talented as you are. Trust your gut, and go before you think you need to. 100 feet is too close.
Well, Trump’s problem is that he’s BS’ing about how the NASDAQ is doing great while there are millions of unemployed people, a pandemic and riots. He’s out of touch and unless he corrects this problem, the chickens will come home to roost in November…
That has me a bit PO’d too. I know that he wants us all to think economy is okay – but most people with a brain know we’re in troubling economic times due to Chinese Flu Lockdowns, business failures, unemployment, and all else that dominoes off of that…
Instead he should point out (very clearly) WHY we’re in trouble and place the blame where it belongs. Repeatedly.
The stock market is joke. It’s totally fake and propped up by the FED. It has zero representation as to what is really going on. But I digress.
Ken,
Yes, the stock market volatility is getting more bipolar/schizophrenic by the day. I’m digging into the Dramamine by 7am. Last week was bloody. Related matter, when was the last time you visited a coin shop? Bid/Ask spread on Maples is almost $200 in some places. Ag rounds; an even wider percentage. I don’t remember ever seeing these extremes.
The economy ok?
Not in my area, not by a long shot,,,,,,
Most folks are thinking it may not come back in our lifetime in our area.
The pain hasn’t ever really been felt yet.
Kula
I thought you questioned the quality and stability of the economy over there, based mainly on tourism that was destroying the productivity of the population similar to welfare reliance. Maybe your Island reset is for the best – like weeding the garden.
Hermit,
Its interesting to read and talk with different folks, have spoken with many who feel as i do that its nice to not have as many people around, many who think its excellent, our biggest issue here is the greed associated with making big bucks from tourism. All the way from small vendors up to corporate and government interests.
We need sustainable, period. Tourism is un sustainable. Itis a huge drain on our local natural resources. Hawaii used to be primarily agriculture based economy, NAFTA killed that, local politicians went development/tourism, big mistake, now there are too many people here who really dont belong here.
People with roots will be fine, it may be tough, but we will bo ok. All the transplants, many, not so much, i will gladly adopt a lower standard of living tosee our island home step back to sustainability.
Well he has another scandal this morning. Some jackass in a golf cart was shown on camera yelling the usual pro-Trump stuff. But apparently he shouted “white power” at the end of the clip. It seems no one noticed it until after Trump lauded the group as great people. This, is just one scandal the world doesn’t need right now.
But the same rag, on the same page proclaimed that L’Oreal are dropping words like ‘lightening’ and ‘whitening’ from all of their hair and skin products. Oh! And our beloved and convenient KSNA can no longer be called “John Wayne Airport”; of course, because he too was some kind of racist.
I enjoyed an extended chat with a friend on the other side of the planet last night. Her questions were polite, but cringe-worthy. This country has become a giant, global embarrassment.
Paul. I believe you are ignorant and out of touch.
You have ignored the headwinds this President has faced from socialists, communists, RINO’s, Democrat controlled House, liberal Judges ignoring the Constitution, …..
Many are blaming this one man for being unable to cure all that ails this country. Blaming him for the pandemic and all the economic and social problems that have resulted from it, IS IGNORANCE.
hermit us,
I agree with you that President Trump has accomplished MANY positive things for our country in 3 1/2 years – pretty amazing considering all he has been up against and had working against him (sadly, including many in his own administration). But, we all know that elections are as much (or more) about perception than facts. MANY people do not take the time to read or investigate anything for themselves. They trust media/social media sound bites and headlines… and we know who the media backs.
I think this election will not be decided by people like use who already know how we will vote (either way). It’s the people who are unsure. Whether they hated Hillary and don’t hate Biden as much, or they are buying into the “racist” propaganda, or even quasi-supporters who foolishly think things will calm down (socially) if Biden is elected. These are among the folks who must be won-over – or won back – this election season to keep our president in office.
Hermit us
I agree with Ken that President Trump needs to point out WHY the economy is in shambles, rather than glossing over the problems and just saying it’s doing fine. Some people probably only know that things are a mess and don’t have the interest in finding out how we got here. They just lash out at the first person they think of (which is Trump, thanks to the MSM bashing on him).
Trump wins again in Nov ,in 2024 his son wins, don’t let these commie scumbags blow smoke up your ass
In 1987, during his second presidential campaign, Biden slammed on the brakes and skidded off the road. He had to address his multiple incidents of plagiarism and also lying about his educational record. Two days later he dropped out. In today’s political climate, seems like that should have made him radioactive. Never mind all the old lies, work with old segregationists, corruption while VP, enriching his amoral family members, new revelations of political chicanery, and obvious mental unfitness.
Guess that’s why, after she totally trashed Harris, they never let Gabbard on a debate stage again. Too afraid he was next.
Chipmunk
Is there any question about why the economy is in a shambles? Things were going great before the beginning of the year and the pandemic, except for the National Debt, which I always had a problem with. Now there are about 40 million people unemployed so is it any wonder the economy is crashing. The President has been doing everything he can to find cures, stop the virus, get people back to work, …. there is no question about how we got here but a big question about getting everyone on board to get us back on track – one man can not do it all alone.
“one man can not do it all alone.”
Especially when that man is attacked at every turn. Every breath. Every moment. 24/7/365.
I have to add that, if we do not get people back to work in good jobs especially the so called “dirty jobs” and manufacturing, we will see an increase in the underground economy to the point where we become Venezuela. So, add millions of people that were tax payers to the already millions of illegal workers getting paid under the table, society as we have known collapses. Forget medicare, welfare, snap, social insurance, infrastructure maintenance, ….. If you think the riots of the left wing anarchists are bad now, just wait until the middle class get hungry.
Ad to that, as expected, I have already seen Governors talking about raising taxes to cover some of the shortfalls of revenues. I listened to a man on the radio saying (I believe in Tennessee) he was told 30% increase. Not sure if that was state or ?. I’m sure we’ll be seeing the same thing here in Oregon.
I don’t think it will be pretty when the middle class is hungry, I think it will be ugly. We will take care of, provide for our own, damn the consequences. This is going to be ugly and violent and the leftists have no idea what that are about to unleash
hermit us
It is quite obvious to you and me what happened to the economy. I don’t understand how people can’t see it, but I have relatives and neighbors that can’t, and constantly complain about the crummy job they think Trump has done to address Covid19 and the economy. Reasoning and facts just bounce right off of them. Personally, I am beyond glad and thankful that a businessman is in the White House; I agree that he is doing a tremendous job.
Stay alert and aware of things that are building. Insulate your family,friends for what ‘may ‘ happen. Always remember WE are the Americans that do matter. Churches and neighborhoods know or learn now , how to organize. Organizing is something the unwashed street filth and looters cannot hold long, they are out for themselves. Be proficient with a multitude of weapons be they firearms, blade, bows, slingshots, and always Be Prepared. Not writing this for offensive use, just to defend as the police in many instances will not be on call to assist. We can hope it stays in the Democrat urban sewers of the USA, but the Bolsheviks have made it clear they are coming for the suburbs and the rural people.
“Donald Trump’s disapproval polls” WTF? I work with facts. If you present this article without the actual sources of these “disapproval polls”, this is just rhetoric, Ken. Most political polls are inaccurate. There is no such thing as “political science” — it is ALWAYS skewed. If polls are to be reviewed or studied, the actual type(s) of people being polled needs to be checked to register the outcome on the Laugh-o-meter. Polls are very easy to develop for a specific outcome. Didn’t anyone learn a lesson in 2016? From what I have learned about the Tulsa event, there were thousands of fake registrations via TikTok by Leftist sabateurs who reserved a spot within the rally arena. There was also the poorly communicated threats on loitering/arrests posted by the city’s police department. It was a train wreck before it started. My personal opinion is that the Presidency for 2021 is in extreme peril, as is America. Trump has given much more to America than any past President I know of, but he boasted and promised more than he could deliver. Don’t people remember what battles Trump has been up against?! I think that the entire Trump entourage had no idea that… Read more »
Modern Throwback
As always you hit the ball out of the park!!
Since acdh has a hard time reading right now, will read this posting to him.
It’s amazing how I’m being bashed for this article, by some. Some are getting a “knee-jerk” reaction thinking that I’m not supporting Trump by daring to post that (at this time) he may be in trouble (for a number of reasons – not just the polling). Whatever.
I personally am preparing for the worst outcome (a Marxist takeover), while certainly hoping and voting towards the better outcome. Those who have their head in the sand, well, not much I can do about that.
😎🤙🏻
Thats really all any of us can do Ken, prepare for the worst, hope for the best.
At this point i personally feel its already in motion, its anyones guess what happens next
That’s right. It is in motion. Big time.
And my reason for writing this article (and I’ve brought up the notion in the past) is the “possibility” that The Dem/Marxists get in. And we need to be thinking about that rather than Assuming The T-man will be a shoe-in. Because he’s not a shoe-in…
Ken,
Another reality, even if DJT gets in, thats only 4 years, they will fight him all the way, then the so called conservatives will field someone so weak that it will be a sure thing that the left takes it
Okay Ken…I am not bashing you, I still love ya. I’m only bashing the presentation and how you may have come to the conclusion you presented. If that’s how you want to present the article, that’s your choice — your blog, your choice. I disagreed with what you say because I don’t trust a single published poll anywhere. You and I generally have the very same mindset, so I understand your frustrations. I can get really mad at Trump (worst time was last week), but putting the emotions aside, the rational thoughts still keep me supporting him. We are also continuing to prepare as much as we are able to. But how does a family prepare for Marxism? It isn’t about going grey. I think about Venezuela… I remind myself of those who surround Trump, and those who have come forward with altruistic intentions. In particular, I remind myself of Admiral Mike Rogers who holds the biggest cache of criminal records that I’m aware of. When Rogers’ evidence and John Durham’s indictments hit, the game will change RADICALLY. No one reports this, but THIS is the biggest reason why the globe is on fire. If Durham does not carry through… Read more »
Well, okay then.
And to be clear, nowhere did I say that I agree with the polls. My hope for this article was (is) to get people thinking about the possibility. It does not mean that I have given up or that I do not wish for a Trump victory. My goodness. Rather, we need to realize that the powers against this man are enormous beyond belief. By hook or by crook, they will pull all the stops. Warning… I will be writing lots more on this political subject as we go forward.
I go back to November 2016 and envision a Hillary looking in the mirror with her crown on and writing her acceptance speech…………
This election year is a bit different maybe more people on the fence. This unrest though, might be a poop sludge for the organizers. Many and most are quiet and do not like the liberal outlook on the take over of pieces of cities. I suspect in the quiet background this might have more to do with the election than they are realizing.
Ken,
love you my Brother!
Your site is the only one I make time for to read. I don’t post often but I come here a couple times a day.
Your articles are precisely what folks need to read. Especially the ones that make them uncomfortable.
How you keep this going is a testament to your integrity and tenacity.
Remember when we talked about all my ultra rich clients quietly going on “vacations ” elsewhere?
I keep tabs.None have actually come back.Most sold their mansions off.
Today I saw where the Amazon guy had a guillotine erected in front of his mansion.
I’m betting all these rich folk are realizing that their wealth and faux support for the mob will not protect them from the ideology. Interesting that my clients realized this at the end of Obama’s reign…and acted.
Have you noticed how many public figures like actors and sports players are no where to be seen. Business leaders too.
Thinking an exodus is going on…
thanks again for all you have done…
Thanks man.
I will always be a Patriot and do my part to the extent that I can for the battle that we’re fighting. Ups and downs I suppose. Wins and Losses. However victory MUST be ours.
Ken, if you didn’t outright say that you agreed w/ the polls, your sentiments gave me the distinct impression that you did agree with the polls. Maybe I misinterpreted what you were trying to convey? You’re not right or wrong….it’s what you are seeing and/or feeling. All of these beliefs, right or wrong, are based on perception. This is how people can be persuaded, by working with perception through truths, bias, propaganda, etc. Bernays knew this. ““The conscious and intelligent manipulation of the organized habits and opinions of the masses is an important element in democratic society. Those who manipulate this unseen mechanism of society constitute an invisible government which is the true ruling power of our country. …We are governed, our minds are molded, our tastes formed, our ideas suggested, largely by men we have never heard of. This is a logical result of the way in which our democratic society is organized. Vast numbers of human beings must cooperate in this manner if they are to live together as a smoothly functioning society. …In almost every act of our daily lives, whether in the sphere of politics or business, in our social conduct or our ethical thinking, we… Read more »
What I do believe is that he’s losing some of those who voted for him 2016. He’ll always have his base. I’m talking about those who were on the fence during that time. Perhaps even some moderate Democrats. I feel it in my gut. It’s not the same feeling right now – as the excitement back then. Still strong, but not the same enthusiasm. This is what has me concerned. Whether or not the percentages of the polls are accurate are not my concern. Rather, it’s just a feeling I have at this time. So I bring it up for discussion. Why? Because “if” it happens, we’re all screwed.
I’m looking forward to hearing what you and others on MSB have to say about this.
Ken I hope and believe that Trump will prevail 127 days from now. But that is totally separate from a commie takeover a hundred years in the making. My predictions: As T goes on the offensive in the run up to Nov 3 D congressdenizens will initiate another impeachment inquiry this summer. Best way to get their lies in front of the A people every night and try to force him into a defensive posture. More Soros millions (billions?) will flow into local elections to continue to subvert the justice system. All those uber libsiders not prosecuting crime, not holding over for trial, and letting criminals out of prison on the pretext they’ll be healthier on the street. A frightened populace, they think, is easily controlled. More will awake to the fact that black lives do not matter to Black Lives Matter and that the AntiFa are the fascists. More will WalkAway. Bernie bros will cause trouble even if the convention is virtual. When the Ds do not get their electoral way again, D cities and states will pay the price in more burned out neighborhoods, lost revenue, and disappearing jobs. Dreary thoughts on a cloudy day. But, but, but,… Read more »
I’m in the same camp that Ken finds himself, honestly.
It’s just not looking good. Trump needs to s**t or get off the pot. He’s sat on his rump long enough; it’s time to actually BE presidential. He’s had ample time to grow a pair. He doesn’t even act like someone who wants to be in office the more I watch him and listen.
I’ll tell you this, though…if Durham doesn’t pop the lid soon, we’re finished.
Off topic (sorry Ken) — pulling the plug on cable tomorrow (we’ll only have the basic local channels). Just sick and tired of being programmed with all the half-brained nonsense and infomercials. And the movies available are either about aliens, demons, sexual deviants or some libtard crap. Any suggestions for alternative options?
Modern Throwback, Someone released on a video this week, think it was Dr Buttar… There were 25 attempts on POTUS between time he was elected and took office. Someone posted here, don’t remember who…. a person is known by friends and enemies.. This is why I voted for Trump… I looked at his enemies. I did not agree with any of them… and figured if they were his enemies then he would do his best for our Country….
Ken
Really appreciate your taking on this subject! Even though it’s uncomfortable, scary, and prone to disagreement, we all have to face what is, or get steamrolled by it.
I’ve seen others mention Level 4 preps. Given there’s nothing I can think of in the man-made world as horrible as a color revolution and it’s accompanying genocide, I’m hoping you’ll share your thoughts on not just what might happen, but how one could possibly increase the chances for making it through such turmoil.
There’s so much voting fraud occurring already, even if there are a bazillion closet Trump supporters who all vote this fall, I expect the results to be challenged at least, if not outright stolen.
One potential outcome is that, despite the fraud, Trump wins where the critical mass resorts to common sense and self-preservation as it becomes apparent that the left have become too radical. Trump would then declare martial law and after months of dead bodies being piled up (including prominent radical socialist leaders), it would slowly die down. If Trump loses, the unrest will get a slower start and build from there depending on so many factors too hard to predict. However, some assassinations of prominent radical socialist leaders and even government officials would be likely during this time. What’s on my radar during this time is actually IRAN with NK, China, Russia coming in a distance 2,3,4).
BTW, where the hell is Biden’s campaign? Is he still breathing? We’re 4 months out folks.
Let me ask you a question. Those of you who are regular readers here, are you going to accept a Joe Biden Victory in the election? With all the cheating that is already being exposed and all that we know will go on with all the mail-in balloting, I somehow doubt those on our side will just accept a Biden win, Democratic rule. We already know that those on the left will not accept a Trump win. So basically we have 97 days until the election of which no one will accept the results of. Are you just going to say “ahh we’ll vote harder in the mid-terms.” Do you think those on the other side are going say that? We can not, vote ourselves out of this mess. Then there are those that still believe President Trump is going to save this nation. You kiddin me? Tell me, did Trump drain the swamp? No he actually surrounded himself with even more swamp creatures. If he truly wanted to drain the swamp and return our government back to us, he would’ve cleaned house on day one after being sworn in. Name one traitor that has been arrested for their crimes… Read more »
SMG,
Unfortunately, I agree that we are truly screwed either way. I for one have been
screamin’ at my idiot box for weeks, asking where the patriots have been hiding, only
a very few have stood with the “blue” as support. I also agree that I just want to be left alone with me and mine, but we can’t always get what we want can we?
Never wanted to travel down “that” road again. Alas, our hands be forced.
k-bay
The Patriots, are standing with law and order, it just doesn’t fit the “Commies” agenda, so it not reported.
We are all so damn independent that we will kill ourselves before we unite. I hold no hope or faith that we will unite. Rather we will wind up in small separate fights with no way forward and the predictions of those yelling Balkanization will come to pass. If one or a few go into a city on fire and start to kill the commies, the brutal lash back from the feds will discourage any from acting like that again, Ruby Ridge, Bunkerville, Malhuer. So here we sit stewing in our own juices while they are out there taking action with no action being taken against them. We have painted ourselves into a corner and are too damn weak to do anything, just as they planned all along. As I see it many patriots are going to need to sacrifice themselves to start the events going forward. Their actions will if bloody and serious enough turn others into supporting the elimination of the commies. Other wise we just sit here and stew and eat shit sandwiches they wind up feeding us. Make up your mind now not on 5 Nov. Just keep asking yourself do you want to live in… Read more »
Stand – I wonder if part of the problem is people are afraid to expose themselves as conservatives/Patriots if they’re behind enemy lines, so to speak. Speaking up alone can be dangerous, especially if one has a family to protect. If there were a way to connect with others of like mind, to form MAGs without taking so dangerous a risk, I think many more would do so. Didn’t Ken run a video post a while back that had a way to do that? Might be useful information.
Farmgirl
there is a way to connect with others of like minded.!
TEXT rights to 80123
Stand – Yes, I remember that from the video in an older article Ken ran. Found it again under ‘Contact tracing’. The video has that at the end of it. There’s a website connected with that, too, I believe?
SMG
Like Bracken and a few others have been saying, Balkanization of the FUSA
This whole thing is turning into a shit show,,,
I honestly doubt We will ever get out of this mess in tact if at all.
SMG
Whats the scoop with that text thing? Does it connect people by state? County?
Kulafarmer
I’ll have to get Kens permission, before I can explain it on MSB
I’ll work on it
You still have my email addy?
Kulafarmer
Negative on that
Maybe you can ask ken for mine. I freely give permission
Stand my Ground know that I respect you but I have to ask. Given the betrayals with in your group in Mauhar and other situations you been at what is the odds your group isn’t stuffed full of weak links and or Feds right now? Seems your cook at the occupy the Fed building was a Fed and some say your comms officer was also Fed? As far as I can tell any group big enough to have meetings has weak links ready to roll over on you or actual Feds trying to get something going so they can get a promotion. The American Revolution was largely done by 3-7 person teams as betrayal was a real thing with British Prison Hulks floating in Boston and New York Harbors filled with rebels, until the open field warfare phase. Where BTW we got Stomped by the British Regulars until the French loaned us General Lafayette, the Dupont families gunpowder making expertise (even today Dupont Powder eh?) and plenty of munitions. You do realize the American Revolution was a proxy war between England and France, yes? This is an information war. Do you have the information needed to act properly? Given Fed… Read more »
NH Michael “your group isn’t stuffed full of weak links and or Feds right now? ” Well, I’ll give you credit, for your continuing poor choice of words. Stuffed full? Really? “As far as I can tell any group big enough to have meetings has weak links ready to roll over on you or actual Feds trying to get something going so they can get a promotion.” Yep. Any group. Including our military, our education system, judicial system, all the way down, to the local PTA. You think, BLM and Antifa are not compromised? Infiltrated, yes, it’s an on going problem, we deal with it, best we can. If it was legal, we would make a severe public statement, for the traitors we catch, but…. “Do you have the information needed to act properly? Given Fed actors are you sure the information isn’t inserted into your group for simple entrapment”. Nope. Are you sure all your info you got, is 100% reliable? Look, what do you want us to do? Quit? turn tail and run? Or, stay the course, and try to get, We the People, united? We work hard. We try our best to be open and honest. What… Read more »
Interesting reply Stand. I know history and I suspect you do also.
I did not question your motives Stand but I do remember you praising my words when I say something supporting you. So my “continued use of poor choice of words” doesn’t Stand.
History shows large “Open and Honest” groups fail in the face of betrayal and you should be well aware of that given then betrayals you’ve shared with us.
I can count on one hand the number of Antifa and BLM dead or in prison including the most recent self defense shooting, I don’t even want to start counting the Patriots dead and in prison.’
NH Michael – You are right, there are challenges. So we just sit down and hope and do nothing? What’s the solution?
NH Michael You have chastised me, for being the nail sticking up, attacking the point of the spear, not fighting from my front porch. Also, we have agreed on some things. Start choosing your words better, when you want to call me out. I’m getting real tired of being the nice guy. You didn’t answer my questions, just turned a statement you don’t agree with, into to a reply that’s smoke and mirrors. Are you sure all your info you got, is 100% reliable? What you gonna do about it? What you gonna do, when they come for you. (and they will) stand your ground alone? Instead of continually questioning my stance, why don’t you use your experience and knowledge, to try and helps us out, instead of always questioning our motives? “I don’t even want to start counting the Patriots dead and in prison.” So, what you gonna do, not rebel, become a sheeple, so you don’t become one of the dead Patriots. Look, I don’t really what to fight with you. I’m just tired of all the key board warriors out here, who are afraid/will not, start to stand up to the system. A lot of us, are… Read more »
Farmgirl thanks for a reasonable comment. What do we do? Honestly each person has to make that call for themselves and their families. I suggest while the Ballot box is offered VOTE and get as many folks you can to Vote.
ONE THING I Don’t suggest is tell everybody listening-reading this blog what your going to do. If divorce lawyers can get your social media posts for evidence I BET the Government sure can. Not everybody reading this blog as a lurker or otherwise is a friend.
I bring up the successful historical actions that WORKED. Most of them were mostly small unit actions done quietly by family sized units or less. I try to pass this on with out giving some Soro’s paid for DA a free pass to send me and mine to the Grey Hotel with so many of the louder Patriots reside right now.
Either the ballot box works or the other box comes out. And you and I don’t want to live through that.
Stand please read proverbs 19:19
I don’t call you out. Your angry words show why I would never follow you in any action. So since you keep rushing into a rage about being a NICE GUY lets TALK about Your repeated failures in various situations of betrayal cost many a Patriot his life or freedom. How much prison time did you do sir?
I don’t talk about things I may or may not do on a open internet messaging board. This is NOT the “Letters of Correspondence” sent by our founding fathers to each other by TRUSTED Massagers’. It’s a unsecure channel.
So not being a NICE GUY why do you think using a UNSECURE Channel is such an good idea sir?
Trump needs ALL the Voters we can muster to overcome the fraud that the Socialist’s-Democrats will pull in the next 90 some days. Angry word that divide the right is not going to assist in getting Trump re-elected.
Proverbs 19:19 sir, worth a read along with a good mirror
NH Michael – Thanks for a sincere response. These are scary, dangerous times. I’d be lying if I said I wasn’t deeply concerned. What I see, however, is that it’s already backs against the wall time. It may not seem that way in this moment; other than isolated incidents, some personal, and all of the BLM and Biden signs, life appears relatively normal here. It isn’t though, and I’m not fooled by the appearances. I’m still not sure we even get to have an election this fall. Too many coincidental events the last couple of days that I’m deeply uncomfortable with. Herman Cain’s death in a hospital of Covid-19. A black, outspoken conservative. What are the odds? Mike Pence’s motorcade involved in two accidents today, one involving a dump truck. What the heck is a dump truck doing anywhere near that route? Maybe just nothing, but these days I wonder. I agree with you that it’s important not to create division among those of us that want to resist this Marxist takeover. It’s important to have some compassion, too. We’re all dealing with a lot in our ‘regular’ lives even without the craziness in the political sphere. Life, with all… Read more »
NH Michael
I’m not in a rage, and my words are not angry, only you, feel that way.
Yep, this is and open forum, I’ll respect that, if that’s the reason you refuse to answer my questions. Yes, I’m 100% sure, FBI and Homeland Security, has someone who reads blog this daily. SO, on that point you are 100% correct.
I’m already on their watch list, so, Yes, I do post stuff on an open forum, trying to reach the people out there who, I hope wake up, and defend not only THEIR rights, but the rights of this nation, as a whole.
SO, I shall regress, and agree to profoundly agree to dis-agree with you.
I have not yet, ever be arrested, but, I can see that happening, because of my stand on certain issues. And, I did not spend, one second in prison, but, I did spend thousands of dollars, for those who were/are in prison.