HNewsWire:  People want to believe that once 2020 is over, life will return to “normal” and that we’re just having a really bad year. But someone pointed out an article I published four and a half years ago and when you look at the things which happened there and compare them to our situation, you may notice some uncanny similarities. Here’s how Venezuela ran out of food. In February of 2016, I wrote about what an economic collapse really looks like, using Venezuela as an illustration. Venezuela: The article begins when prepping began to be frowned upon…

In February of 2016, I wrote about what an economic collapse really looks like, using Venezuela as an illustration.

Venezuela:

The article begins when prepping began to be frowned upon by the Venezuelan government.

In 2013, many began to suspect that the outlook for Venezuela was grim when prepping became illegal.  The Attorney General of Venezuela, Luisa Ortega Díaz, called on prosecutors to target people who are “hoarding” basic staples with serious sanctions.

Shortly thereafter, grocery stores instituted a fingerprint registry to purchase food and supplies. Families had to register and were allotted a certain amount of supplies to prevent “hoarding.” (source)

The United States:

Early in 2020, supplies began to be difficult to find due to the outbreak of COVID-19 and the potential of a lockdown. When folks couldn’t find basics like toilet paper, fingers immediately began to point at “preppers” and “hoarders.”

The word “hoarding” is being repeatedly used throughout news reports. They’re already working to paint preppers as bad and selfish people. They’re already vilifying those who hurry out to fill any gaps in their supplies. They’re making it seem like a mental illness to get prepared for what could potentially be a long stretch of time at home with only the supplies you have on hand.

This is a frequent trick of propagandists everywhere. Repeat a word often enough and suddenly everyone begins using it. Everyone begins to believe that the people labeled with an ugly word are terrible, selfish, and threats to decency. (source)

This dialogue is still in place, with people being shamed for large purchases, when in fact, they’re simply getting necessities for a large family. A friend of mine with a large family has said she’d have to shop every two days with the original limits stores posted to keep everyone in her household well-fed.

Venezuela:

It wasn’t long until the basics were incredibly difficult to acquire.

Then, just over a year ago, it became even more apparent that the country was falling. when long lines for basic necessities such as laundry soap, diapers, and food became the norm rather than the exception. Thousands of people were standing in line for 5-6 hours in the hopes that they would be able to purchase a few much-needed items. (source)

The United States:

Writers on this website have talked about the shelves being cleared back in March, what we may see in shortage after halting many imports from China, and the fact that in most parts of the country, the supply chain is clearly broken.

People from all over the country have reported in the comments the bare spots in their local stores, with a few exceptions who say that everything in their part of the nation is back to normal. Many areas still have limits on how many packages of toilet paper, cleaning supplies, and canned goods customers can purchase months after the original panic-fueled shopping sprees. Full Story

Inflation Driving More Americans to Food Banks for Thanksgiving Staples

As food prices continue to increase because of inflation, more Americans say that this Thanksgiving, they’re turning to local food banks to get essentials for the holiday feast.

“This is the first time I’ve had to pick up a box of everyday staples from a food bank in my life,” Brenda Stuart, of Washington, told The Epoch Times. “I am not destitute; I have a job, but I can’t afford to make Thanksgiving dinner the way prices are at the grocery store.”

Ms. Stuart is one of many individuals The Epoch Times spoke with who claimed that rising grocery prices have compelled them to look for food help in advance of the holidays.

"It's almost the same price to buy a live turkey at the store," Tammy Moore, a resident of Bridgeport, Connecticut, said to The Epoch Times. "I wanted to throw up when I realized how expensive the cranberry sauce was," the person said.

The annual Wells Fargo Thanksgiving consumer report states that the cost of canned cranberries has climbed by 7% over the previous year. According to the research, prices for turkeys have actually decreased by 16 percent from fall 2022, while prices for ham have increased to an all-time high, up 5.2 percent from the previous year.

How would you describe your experience with Bidenomics? No reduction in energy prices will result in decreased inflation. Everyone understand that the deception about climate change will stop that from ever occurring. While the citizens of this country are happy using cocaine, marijuana, and their preferred substance, this country will be destroyed by the Progressive Communist Left.

Continue supporting communist Biden and his Satan Soldiers by voting for them. The next time you vote, consider your options more thoroughly. Their policies are the whole reason we are compelled to live this nightmare. They have complete influence over the American people thanks to the votes cast by these communists, who they believe deserve it. Day by day, we are losing both our nation and our freedom. Folks, get up now before it's too late.