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And that’s what some Texas lawmakers aim to bring to their state after Gov. Greg Abbott signed the 1836 Project into law Monday. Texas’ revolution for independence from Mexico, which put it on the path to joining the United States, concluded in 1836.
Texas’ new law will create a nine-person advisory committee to serve two-year terms and create a “presentation of the history of this state’s founding and foundational principles; examination of how this state has grown closer to those principles throughout its history; and explanation of why commitment to those principles is beneficial and justified.”
Abbott, a Republican, celebrated the new law on Twitter:
To keep Texas the best state in the nation, we can never forget WHY our state is so exceptional.
I signed a law establishing the 1836 project, which promotes patriotic education & ensures future generations understand TX values.
Together, we'll keep our rich history alive. pic.twitter.com/4yZuygS2yX
— Greg Abbott (@GregAbbott_TX) June 7, 2021
It’s a clear counter to The New York Times’ 1619 Project, which is focused on reframing American history around the idea that slavery was the cornerstone of the country’s founding. It has been challenged by numerous historians for having serious factual errors.
Some critics of the new Texas law say that it’s a way for the state to avoid the teaching of racism and slavery in the state, but from the language of the legislation itself, it appears to do no such thing.
It’s likely that critics are more concerned with the law preventing a teaching of slavery through the lens of critical race theory.
As historian Mary Grabar wrote for The Federalist, one can get a more “multifaceted, honest, and truthful history” of slavery and racism without the dogmas of critical race theory placed over it.
Critical race theory, as it is promoted and practiced, will make America a more racialized society. It returns America to the real mistakes of our past, where people were treated differently under the law because of their ethnicity or national origin.
Promoting critical race theory in the teaching of history or any other subject in K-12 schools may create more left-wing activists, but it won’t give students a better understanding of the past. And it will certainly give them a worse future.
Teaching about racism and slavery in our history should be placed within a context of the larger story of America and the world.
Students should learn that George Washington is not a white hero, and Frederick Douglass is not a black hero. They are American heroes, flawed as all men are, but great in thought and deed, and in what they gave to our country and to our world.
That America’s past is full of flaws and injustices is what makes us unremarkable—like all other people. Young Americans must know that the world we live in is a fallen one. There is no special race of people who are blameless oppressed on one hand and unredeemable transgressors on the other.
We are all the children of slaves and slaveholders.
There is no year zero. We must live with the past as it is.
What a “patriotic” education should do is simply emphasize the best elements of our character, while providing a broad overview of our history, warts and all.
Despite the fallen world we live in, the United States has carved out a special place as a bastion of liberty. And its net of liberty has been cast to a wider catch of people since it was founded, thanks to the core beliefs baked into its creation in 1776.
America is not an idea; it’s a country forged by men and women with many great ideas, and some bad ones, too.
Young Americans should be taught to appreciate the real triumphs of our past—and to avoid the tragic mistakes.
It seems that many have lost touch with that idea. Certainly, America’s most elite institutions have, with overzealous woke inquisitors now apparently holding court and threatening heretics with cancellation.
The Soviet Union had an entire society that looked like that. It ended up on the ash heap of history, in death by suicide.
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In Reagan’s presidential farewell address in 1989, he famously called for an “informed patriotism.” He said that while the American spirit had been revived, we were entering an era in which parents aren’t sure whether an “unambivalent appreciation of America is the right thing to teach modern children.”
He added that, for those who were shaping modern culture, “well-grounded patriotism is no longer the style.”
So, while Reagan celebrated the renewed patriotic spirit, he also challenged us to reinstitutionalize it—or else that spirit would fade.
Unfortunately, a dwindling number have kept the spirit of Reagan as our schools taught left-wing historical revisionist Howard Zinn, our universities became hotbeds of leftist dogma that discourages independent thought, and governments and corporations embraced a shallow, hypocritical, and destructive woke agenda that ends with neo-segregation.
The challenges we now face with critical race theory and mobs destroying history and statues did not begin overnight.
The institutions now act as though the revolution is a foregone conclusion. But perhaps, even at this late hour, Americans—the real democracy of this country—are waking up to the crisis.
The frog may have been boiling unaware, but the cooks might have turned up the heat just a little too much.
That new law in Texas to reinvigorate a patriotic education is just a small part of that large effort to reinstitutionalize something that has been in long, slow decline, but not yet wholly lost.
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Five Things New “Preppers” Forget When Getting Ready for Bad Times Ahead
The preparedness community is growing faster than it has in decades. Even during peak times such as Y2K, the economic downturn of 2008, and Covid, the vast majority of Americans made sure they had plenty of toilet paper but didn’t really stockpile anything else.
Things have changed. There’s a growing anxiety in this presidential election year that has prompted more Americans to get prepared for crazy events in the future. Some of it is being driven by fearmongers, but there are valid concerns with the economy, food supply, pharmaceuticals, the energy grid, and mass rioting that have pushed average Americans into “prepper” mode.
There are degrees of preparedness. One does not have to be a full-blown “doomsday prepper” living off-grid in a secure Montana bunker in order to be ahead of the curve. In many ways, preparedness isn’t about being able to perfectly handle every conceivable situation. It’s about being less dependent on government for as long as possible. Those who have proper “preps” will not be waiting for FEMA to distribute emergency supplies to the desperate masses.
Below are five things people new to preparedness (and sometimes even those with experience) often forget as they get ready. All five are common sense notions that do not rely on doomsday in order to be useful. It may be nice to own a tank during the apocalypse but there’s not much you can do with it until things get really crazy. The recommendations below can have places in the lives of average Americans whether doomsday comes or not.
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Secured Wealth
Whether in the bank or held in a retirement account, most Americans feel that their life’s savings is relatively secure. At least they did until the last couple of years when de-banking, geopolitical turmoil, and the threat of Central Bank Digital Currencies reared their ugly heads.
It behooves Americans to diversify their holdings. If there’s a triggering event or series of events that cripple the financial systems or devalue the U.S. Dollar, wealth can evaporate quickly. To hedge against potential turmoil, many Americans are looking in two directions: Crypto and physical precious metals.
There are huge advantages to cryptocurrencies, but there are also inherent risks because “virtual” money can become challenging to spend. Add in the push by central banks and governments to regulate or even replace cryptocurrencies with their own versions they control and the risks amplify. There’s nothing wrong with cryptocurrencies today but things can change rapidly.
As for physical precious metals, many Americans pay cash to keep plenty on hand in their safe. Rolling over or transferring retirement accounts into self-directed IRAs is also a popular option, but there are caveats. It can often take weeks or even months to get the gold and silver shipped if the owner chooses to close their account. This is why Genesis Gold Group stands out. Their relationship with the depositories allows for rapid closure and shipping, often in less than 10 days from the time the account holder makes their move. This can come in handy if things appear to be heading south.
Lots of Potable Water
One of the biggest shocks that hit new preppers is understanding how much potable water they need in order to survive. Experts claim one gallon of water per person per day is necessary. Even the most conservative estimates put it at over half-a-gallon. That means that for a family of four, they’ll need around 120 gallons of water to survive for a month if the taps turn off and the stores empty out.
Being near a fresh water source, whether it’s a river, lake, or well, is a best practice among experienced preppers. It’s necessary to have a water filter as well, even if the taps are still working. Many refuse to drink tap water even when there is no emergency. Berkey was our previous favorite but they’re under attack from regulators so the Alexapure systems are solid replacements.
For those in the city or away from fresh water sources, storage is the best option. This can be challenging because proper water storage containers take up a lot of room and are difficult to move if the need arises. For “bug in” situations, having a larger container that stores hundreds or even thousands of gallons is better than stacking 1-5 gallon containers. Unfortunately, they won’t be easily transportable and they can cost a lot to install.
Water is critical. If chaos erupts and water infrastructure is compromised, having a large backup supply can be lifesaving.
Pharmaceuticals and Medical Supplies
There are multiple threats specific to the medical supply chain. With Chinese and Indian imports accounting for over 90% of pharmaceutical ingredients in the United States, deteriorating relations could make it impossible to get the medicines and antibiotics many of us need.
Stocking up many prescription medications can be hard. Doctors generally do not like to prescribe large batches of drugs even if they are shelf-stable for extended periods of time. It is a best practice to ask your doctor if they can prescribe a larger amount. Today, some are sympathetic to concerns about pharmacies running out or becoming inaccessible. Tell them your concerns. It’s worth a shot. The worst they can do is say no.
If your doctor is unwilling to help you stock up on medicines, then Jase Medical is a good alternative. Through telehealth, they can prescribe daily meds or antibiotics that are shipped to your door. As proponents of medical freedom, they empathize with those who want to have enough medical supplies on hand in case things go wrong.
Energy Sources
The vast majority of Americans are locked into the grid. This has proven to be a massive liability when the grid goes down. Unfortunately, there are no inexpensive remedies.
Those living off-grid had to either spend a lot of money or effort (or both) to get their alternative energy sources like solar set up. For those who do not want to go so far, it’s still a best practice to have backup power sources. Diesel generators and portable solar panels are the two most popular, and while they’re not inexpensive they are not out of reach of most Americans who are concerned about being without power for extended periods of time.
Natural gas is another necessity for many, but that’s far more challenging to replace. Having alternatives for heating and cooking that can be powered if gas and electric grids go down is important. Have a backup for items that require power such as manual can openers. If you’re stuck eating canned foods for a while and all you have is an electric opener, you’ll have problems.
Don’t Forget the Protein
When most think about “prepping,” they think about their food supply. More Americans are turning to gardening and homesteading as ways to produce their own food. Others are working with local farmers and ranchers to purchase directly from the sources. This is a good idea whether doomsday comes or not, but it’s particularly important if the food supply chain is broken.
Most grocery stores have about one to two weeks worth of food, as do most American households. Grocers rely heavily on truckers to receive their ongoing shipments. In a crisis, the current process can fail. It behooves Americans for multiple reasons to localize their food purchases as much as possible.
Long-term storage is another popular option. Canned foods, MREs, and freeze dried meals are selling out quickly even as prices rise. But one component that is conspicuously absent in shelf-stable food is high-quality protein. Most survival food companies offer low quality “protein buckets” or cans of meat, but they are often barely edible.
Prepper All-Naturals offers premium cuts of steak that have been cooked sous vide and freeze dried to give them a 25-year shelf life. They offer Ribeye, NY Strip, and Tenderloin among others.
Having buckets of beans and rice is a good start, but keeping a solid supply of high-quality protein isn’t just healthier. It can help a family maintain normalcy through crises.
Prepare Without Fear
With all the challenges we face as Americans today, it can be emotionally draining. Citizens are scared and there’s nothing irrational about their concerns. Being prepared and making lifestyle changes to secure necessities can go a long way toward overcoming the fears that plague us. We should hope and pray for the best but prepare for the worst. And if the worst does come, then knowing we did what we could to be ready for it will help us face those challenges with confidence.
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