A popular podcaster told me last week that I need to be more positive on my show and in my newsletter. I get it. People love to be filled with hope and my brand of realistic analysis doesn’t always fit the bill. But on the other hand I’m also not a fearmongering peddler of unhinged doom and gloom meant to terrify my viewers, listeners, and readers. If I did either then my channel would likely have 10x or more subscribers. But that’s just not the goal.

The Globalist Elite Cabal and their minions in the UniParty Swamp are going to do everything they can to steal this election. The 2020 election was stolen (as were many of the 2022 elections) but the shenanigans of the past are infinitesimal compared to what is currently being unleashed for the 2024 election.

For us, this election is about preserving the future of the nation by establishing proper America First policies today. But as much as we think our incentives are high, the incentives of those fighting us are much higher because they’re personal. People like Liz Cheney, Nancy Pelosi, and members of the Military Industrial Complex could lose everything if Trump is elected. For them, there is no limit to what they’ll do to cover up their sins.

This is why I’m not buying into projections or predictions showing Trump winning the Electoral College by a landslide. As he often says, we need to pretend like he’s up by one point in every race. We have to assume that literally every vote counts because some may be counted multiple times while others might not get counted at all. The notion of “too big to rig” must become a reality. There can be no complacency.

We fight to win. We fight to save our nation.

It’s all in God’s hands, but that doesn’t mean we’re just supposed to sit back and let it happen. We have responsibilities and we do not know our role in His plan. We know we must fight the good fight and be as ready as possible for whatever is to come.

On today’s episode of The JD Rucker Show, I’ll be explaining why I don’t buy into the notion that Trump has a 93% chance of winning the election. Do I believe he’s going to get the most legal votes from United States citizens? Absolutely. But as Joseph Stalin allegedly said, “It’s not the people who vote that count, it’s the people who count the votes.”

Also on today’s show:

• 60 Minutes makes a triple joke with their statement about the deceitful Kamala Harris interview edit and none of them were funny.
• Nikki Haley is reportedly talking about joining Team Trump. If she wants to help campaign then that’s fine but if she’s going to be part of the next administration then I’m out.
• The economy is bad. It’s very bad. And fixing it isn’t going to be swift and easy like it was for Trump and the Republicans in 2017.
• Rumors are circulating (sort of) that Kamala Harris made campaign manager Julie Chavez cry over skipping the Al Smith Dinner. Uncorroborated, but it passes the smell test.
• There are four (and possibly five) prominent Democrats who secretly want Kamala to lose.
• Elon Musk – I still don’t trust him but he seems to be on the right side for this election so I’m withholding criticism for now. His latest comment on defending free speech is spot on.

I’ll cover these and more on today’s episode of The JD Rucker Show at 11am Pacific. Also, on Monday and Tuesday ONLY, my daughter’s charter school fundraiser is happening. Please consider buying popcorn today or tomorrow. I can’t say I know if it’s any good since I haven’t tried it but I know it’s for a good cause!

Pray for and work for the best. In the meantime, here are today’s trending links…

Top Five Threats to Election Integrity Ahead of the Presidential Election

by Just The News

While there are dozens of ongoing election integrity issues, a newly released report from a watchdog group lists the top 50 election threats that the U.S. is facing with less than three weeks until the presidential election. Election integrity has has a spotlight shined on it since the contentious…

You Can’t Get Blood Out of a Stone: U.S. Consumers Have Been Squeezed Bone Dry as the U.S. Economy Falters

by Michael Snyder

(The Economic Collapse Blog)—A recent survey discovered that 79 percent of Americans believe that the U.S. is on the wrong track right now.  As a nation, we may not agree on much, but this is one thing that almost all of us can agree on.  Needless to say, the economy…

Trump Delivers Hilarious Message To Kamala Harris After McDonald’s Shift

by Trending Politics

Former President Donald Trump had a message for Kamala Harris after he served up french fries and worked the drive-thru at a Pennsylvania McDonald’s restaurant on Sunday. The visit comes after Trump vowed to “work the fry cooker” at a McDonald’s location during a rally earlier this month. Vice…

Fake Meat Industry Now Demanding Public Subsidies Due to Lack of Customer Interest

by Ramon Tomey

(Natural News)—The fake meat industry is now demanding public subsidies to prop itself up, given that customers have spoken with their wallets and said “no” to lab-grown meat. Data from AgFunderNews cited by the National Pulse reveals that the industry is in dire straits due to dwindling money. Funding for the lab-grown meat sector…

Dominion Voting Systems Issues a Chilling Warning to Conservatives Weeks Before the Election

by The Gateway Pundit

Dominion Voting Systems has issued a chilling warning to conservatives just weeks before the all-important presidential election. In a post on the X platform, the company said that it was “closely monitoring” claims that its machines may be compromised. “Dominion is closely monitoring claims around the Nov. 2024 election…

Coward: Hamas Chief’s Bunker Loaded With UN Food, Millions in Cash, Weapons and More

by Red State

The one constant in the entire “Islamist terrorist” issue is that their leaders 1) never place themselves in any direct danger, although sometimes danger in the form of the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) manages to find them anyway, and 2) they generally live in wealth and luxury while their…

Bank of America Sees Gold Breaking $3,000 Sooner Rather Than Later

by Sponsored Post

Gold has recently experienced a remarkable resurgence, setting record highs and drawing renewed attention from both retail and institutional investors. This shift comes as traditional safe-haven assets are increasingly perceived to be under threat. Strategists at Bank of America suggest that investors, including central banks, should consider reallocating into…

The Supermarket Hustle: How Grocery Stores Are Tricking You Into Spending a Lot More and Eating Way Worse

by Wickedly News

Let’s be real: grocery stores aren’t here to graciously provide you with essential foodstuffs—they’re here to make money. And with razor-thin profit margins, they’ve mastered the art of squeezing just a little extra from your wallet. From the second you walk in, it’s like a perfectly choreographed performance of…

“The Epitome of Evil” Is Running Operations Out of Government Facilities “Established to Provide Assistance” to Illegals

by Michael Snyder

(End of the American Dream)—Are you ready for the truth?  Since Joe Biden entered the White House, we have witnessed a tsunami of migration that is unlike anything we have ever seen before.  Millions upon millions of people that are not being properly screened are taking advantage of our…

The All-Too-Short List of Conservative, Anti-Globalist Leaders

by The Gateway Pundit

As the world shifts leftward and increasingly embraces globalism, a handful of leaders remain as holdouts—conservative, anti-globalist figures who advocate for national sovereignty, economic protectionism, and opposition to globalist institutions such as the United Nations, the European Union, or multinational trade agreements. They frequently push for secure borders and…

PA Gov. Shapiro Refuses to ‘Name One Policy Difference’ Between Harris, Biden

by Breitbart

Governor Josh Shapiro (D-PA) said Sunday on NBC’s “Meet the Press” three times that the difference between Democratic presidential candidate Vice President Kamala Harris and President Joe Biden was irrelevant. Host Kristen Welker said, “Governor, given how unpopular polls show President Biden is, has Vice President Harris done enough…

Over 13 Million Americans Have Voted Early—Only 36% Are Republicans

by The Post Millennial

As early voting progresses, with voters able to cast their ballots either in person or by mail prior to Election Day, new data has emerged providing insight into the demographic makeup of those who have already participated. According to NBC News, citing data from TargetSmart, over 13 million mail-in…

Trump Refuses to Embroil U.S. In Regime Change for Iran

by The National Pulse

Former President Donald J. Trump says the United States should take a cautious approach to Iran and not get overly involved in any attempts to forcibly change the country’s government. Speaking with podcaster Patrick Bet-David on October 17, Trump was asked whether the U.S. government should back efforts to…

Here We Go: FBI, Cyber Agency Issue “Disinformation” Warning 2 Weeks Before Election

by Jack Phillips

(The Epoch Times)—The FBI and a federal agency dedicated to cybersecurity issued a warning on Oct. 18 about efforts by foreign actors trying to “spread disinformation” regarding the upcoming Nov. 5 election—with just over two weeks ago before the contest. The FBI and the U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security…

FBI Data Shows Violent Crime up 10.4%, Property Crime up 6.4% Since 2019

by Just The News

Annual FBI crime victimization surveys show violent crime is up 10.4% and property crime is up 6.4% between 2019 and 2023. Each year, the FBI releases headline crime report data for the calendar year prior, and a separate crime victimization survey that asks Americans what crimes they have been…

Here are the six biggest takeaways:

Biden Thinks His Disapproval Rating Is So High Because the People Have Mental Issues

The Gateway Pundit – “Your approval rating in the country is well below 50% and I wonder why you think that is,” Scott Pelley said.

“It’s a really difficult time,” Biden said. “We’re in an inflection point in the history of this country. We’re gonna make decisions and we’re making decisions now that are gonna determine what we’re gonna look like 10 years from now.”

Biden continued, “The impact on the psyche of the American people as the consequence of the pandemic is profound…think of how that has changed everything – you know, people’s attitudes about themselves, their families about the state of the nation, about the state of their communities and so there is a lot of uncertainty out there.”

What a joke.

Biden: People disapprove of me because they are psychologically unable to be happy pic.twitter.com/syg1nNPtJw

— RNC Research (@RNCResearch) September 19, 2022

If China Invades Taiwan, It’s War and We’re In It

The Daily Wire – “On the same day we spoke to the president, Putin met with China’s leader, Xi Jinping,” Pelley said while narrating. “There’s concern that Russia’s attempt to force reunification with Ukraine could inspire China to attack the island of Taiwan. U.S. policy since 1979 has been to recognize Taiwan as part of China, but remain silent on whether the U.S. military would defend the democratic government there. This is among the places where our interview runs into controversy.”

Pelley asked Biden, “What should Chinese President Xi know about your commitment to Taiwan?”

“We agree with what we signed onto a long time ago. And that there’s one China policy, and Taiwan makes their own judgments about their independence,” Biden responded. “We are not moving — we’re not encouraging their being independent. We’re not — that — that’s their decision.”

“But would U.S. Forces defend the island?” Pelley asked.

“Yes, if in fact there was an unprecedented attack,” Biden responded.

Pelley said that after the interview a White House official told the show that U.S. policy has not changed and they refused to say if the U.S. Military would defend Taiwan.

“So unlike Ukraine, to be clear, sir, U.S. Forces, U.S. men and women would defend Taiwan in the event of a Chinese invasion?” Pelley pressed.

“Yes,” Biden doubled-down.

President Biden tells 60 Minutes that U.S. men and women would defend Taiwan in the event of a Chinese invasion. However, after our interview, a White House official told us that U.S. policy on Taiwan has not changed. https://t.co/ANg54LifSH pic.twitter.com/V5qjoqF36T

— 60 Minutes (@60Minutes) September 19, 2022

Biden May Not Run in 2024

Valiant News – The elderly president made the remarks during his appearance on “60 Minutes” on Sunday night, responding when asked whether he’s made a “firm decision” on whether to run in 2024, reported the New York Post.

“Look, my intention, as I said to begin with, is that I would run again,” Biden said in response, reiterating a statement he’s made in the past when asked if he plans to run for reelection.

“But it’s just an intention. But is it a firm decision that I run again?” Biden admitted, “That remains to be seen.”

60 Min: "Are you committed to running again?"

Biden: "My intention, as I said to begin with, is that I would run again. But it’s just an intention. But is it a firm decision that I run again? That remains to be seen,” pic.twitter.com/3R3W3I8e9Z

— Greg Price (@greg_price11) September 19, 2022

Biden’s Mental Acuity Was Poor When Asked About His Mental Acuity

The Right Scoop – Now, keep in mind, the stumbling answer he gives here would be called proof of unfitness for a Republican and the media and Democrats lurched for the 25th Amendment over practically nothing when Trump was in office.

With Biden they will not only act like he TOTALLY NAILED IT on this question, they will pretend that anyone who points out that he barely got a thought out is completely crazy. The media being in the tank affects every aspect of everything, so of course this.

“Watch me. And I mean honest to God, that’s all I think, watch me. If you think I don’t have the energy level or the, the mental acuity, then, you know, that’s one thing. It’s another thing if you just watch and, and, you know, keep my schedule. Do what I’m doing.”

Biden Thinks the Pandemic Is Over

Becker News – “Is the pandemic over?” CBS’ Scott Pelley asked.

“The pandemic is over,” Biden said. “We still have a problem with COVID. We’re still doing a lot of work on it. But the pandemic is over. If you notice, no one’s wearing mask, everybody seems to be in pretty good shape. And so I think it’s changing and I think this is a perfect example.”

In February 2020, the Trump administration declared a “public health emergency” due to the coronavirus outbreak. The announcement came 3 days after the World Health Organization declared a Global Health Emergency.

Biden’s Handlers Are Scrambling

Red State – In fact, within an hour of the interview premiering, the first clarification had already dropped regarding comments the president made about defending Taiwan from a Chinese attack. That was the second time in the last few months that the administration has had to walk back Biden’s comments on the subject.

Things didn’t get better as the topics changed. When asked about inflation, Biden gave perhaps the worst answer imaginable.

Biden: "inflation rate month-to-month was just up an inch."

Reporter: "You're not arguing 8.3% is good news?"

Biden: “…You're acting like all of a sudden 'my God it went to 8.2%’”

Reporter: "It's the highest rate in 40 years."pic.twitter.com/KdvyH6J7L4

— Daily Wire (@realDailyWire) September 19, 2022

When it comes to bad economic news, there are two ways to handle it as a president. The right way is to admit the truth and then lay out a quantifiable plan for how to improve things. Americans are very forgiving of politicians who speak plainly to them. On the other hand, the wrong way is to simply pretend like everything is actually great and that anyone who doesn’t think so is an idiot. Guess which strategy Biden has chosen?

The dismissive snark about an 8.3 inflation rate that is crushing the poor and middle-class is just astonishing to witness. His skin is so thin you can see straight through it, and while I know Biden doesn’t have to live with any of the consequences of his policies, you’d think he could at least fake it a little. Besides, his excuse doesn’t even make sense. Who cares if the rate only went up “an inch” if the overall rate is still sky-high? Core inflation continues to rise, mainly driven by food and housing (including rent) prices.

But if that exchange wasn’t bad enough, Biden decided to declare that “the pandemic is over” regarding the coronavirus.

Biden: “The pandemic is over.” pic.twitter.com/e06enYWqDq

— Daily Wire (@realDailyWire) September 19, 2022

This will be the last time we ever see Joe Biden delivering an interview with anyone of prominence like 60-Minutes. His team knew he would botch it, but this goes far beyond their wildest expectations.