Let me ask you something: Have you ever been told you canāt buy something because youāve hit your quota? Thatās rationingāand here in America, itās virtually unheard of. Sure, we had the great toilet paper panic of 2020, but that was more about hysteria than hardship. The truth is, weāve grown used to convenience, comfort, and instant gratification.
That comfort could become a liability.
Because over in China, the people are enduring hardshipāand not by accident. Theyāre preparing for war. And while Americans are busy customizing their next coffee order, China is building warships, digging bomb shelters, and getting ready to go toe-to-toe with the West. This isnāt fearmongeringāitās fact.
Hardship Builds Readiness
During World War II, Americans made real sacrifices. Ration books. Victory gardens. No new cars, refrigerators, or even typewriters. Every scrap of wool, steel, and fuel was repurposed for the war effort. Why? Because we knew what was at stake. It was a total war, and we fought it with total resolve.
That unity, that resolve, is exactly what gave us the edge. America didnāt just outfight our enemiesāwe outproduced them. Industry, grit, and sacrifice won the day.
Now ask yourself: Could we do that today?