Posted on 03/28/2020 10:30:27 AM PDT by DoodleBob
Outspoken conservative rocker Ted Nugent says that he wasn't one of the people flocking to supermarkets amid the coronavirus outbreak.
"There is no panic in the world of conscientious, taking care of business, preparedness," he told the "Pat's Soundbytes Unplugged" podcast (hear audio below).
"I guess the best way I can explain it is I really, really trust this president. I think he's the greatest president in the history of America. I think he's the greatest leader in the history of the human experience. I really believe in truth, logic, common sense and those really controversial things, like the Constitution and the Bill Of Rights and the Declaration Of Independence — you know, all those really controversial things. I absolutely believe… that he is the best there is right now. And I pay attention to the president."
He continued: "I'm a critical thinker. I think the number one job of a free man, a free human being, is to be suspicious… I really believe that Americans' number one job is to question authority, to constantly put the screws to our elected employees…
"I think we have great leadership. I think the president has clearly surrounded himself with the masters of these conditions — medical, organizational, preparedness."
Nugent went on to blast people for panic-buying and toilet paper hoarding in case they're quarantined for a long time amid the pandemic.
"What I see unfolding today is an inescapable manifestation of a global cultural deprivation that we've become spoiled rotten," he said.
"The past administrations in the United States government, all these past presidents, gave the control of our life-and-death medical and antibiotic production and availability to the tyrannical, genocidal, communist Chinese.
"So now's the time to maybe be more like Uncle Ted… Number one, earn your own way," he continued. "Number two, live within your means; be frugal. Number three — here's the big one: save for a rainy day. Hey, pandemic? Ultimate rainy day. And people who find themselves unprepared, I hope you're learning your lesson.
"How dare an American household head — or anybody over the age of 12, for that matter — how do you not be prepared? How do you not have adequate food, water, medicine, guns, ammo and toilet paper? How do you not have enough for at least a couple of months? C'mon! There's been hurricanes and floods, there's been tornados, there's been Y2K, there was 9/11. How many more lessons do you have to witness before you learn?"
Nugent also agreed with President Trump's Easter arbitrary deadline for much of the nation to reopen.
"I think the prognosis is good," Ted said. "I think the president's right — we've gotta get back to work right after Easter. We've gotta get this incredible-quality-of-life American machine going again.
"I know it's tough times, and we pray for our fellow Americans, especially those that are sick and have this terrible virus," Nugent continued. "But I've gotta tell ya: I have eminent, unlimited faith in this present and the American people. So we have to hunker down and social distance, and we have to help our neighbors. But I think we're gonna come out of this stronger than ever, because more people are gonna learn you've gotta be prepared, man."
Last year, Nugent, a vocal supporter of the Republican Party and various associated conservative causes, defended Trump after the U.S. president was accused of making racist remarks about Democratic congresswomen from black and minority ethnic backgrounds.
Nugent and fellow Detroit-bred rocker Kid Rock got to spend some time in the Oval Office with Trump in April 2017. They were joined by Sarah Palin, the former Alaskan governor and GOP vice presidential nominee, who posted photos of the visit on social media the following morning. Nugent later told the Detroit Free Press that he and Kid Rock represent a salt-of-the-earth American demographic that helped Trump land the presidency.
Agree, sir!
He’s not just a nuge. He’s THE Nuge!
Ted and his wife are making the rounds, spreading hope. Great people.
Yes, God gave him what he needed and he is asking God’s guidance.
“President Trump’s Easter arbitrary deadline”
And what is the word “arbitrary” doing in that sentence? If asked the Author would say there was no bias in my story, I just don’t see any.
“the number one job of a free man, a free human being, is to be suspicious… I really believe that Americans’ number one job is to question authority, to constantly put the screws to our elected employees…”
Absolutely!
"How dare an American household head — or anybody over the age of 12, for that matter — how do you not be prepared? How do you not have adequate food, water, medicine, guns, ammo and toilet paper? How do you not have enough for at least a couple of months? C'mon! There's been hurricanes and floods, there's been tornados, there's been Y2K, there was 9/11. How many more lessons do you have to witness before you learn?"The Day the shelves were emptied of TP I shook my head and laughed about it, but I did purchase a 12 box of Chef Boyardee, but I haven't even opened it yet. I already had sixty rolls of TP just from the usual bargain shopping.
What he said!!!!
I can think of a few who are in the same league and it is tough to compare people like Churchill, Eisenhower, Pope John Paul II and many others. They were all great leaders in their way and in the time they lived. President Trump is, however, definitely in that same company with his leadership ability.
JoMa
Trump was running an international multi-layered management team.
He knew how to delegate as well as anyone, perhaps better than anyone.
I think he understood the concept of hiring people temporarily to get special
projects done.
We’ve observed these things in his presidency.
He runs circles around other presidents, because he has many teams
working on a variety of things that he wants addressed.
The turnover in his administration come in part from him getting what he
wants out of people and then moving on to the next goal with the most
capable person of achieving it.
His appointment of VP Pence to head up the COVID-19 task force was
wise on two levels. It showed what a top priority it was, and it utilized and
showcased Pence’s abilities. That plays into 2024, and it plays into giving
Pence an honorable and important task, something VPs get sparingly.
We are lucky to have Trump.
He’s up to the task of making the important calls.
He has been seeking the advice of experts his whole career, and the
Making the final decision.
That what he does, and he does it professionally.
I disagree. Trump did not contribute to same level as did our Founders.
Kid...I mean, “Mr.” Rock grew up 5 miles from here and Trump’s rally in April 2018 was held probably within 2 miles of where young Bob Ritchie grew up. I grew up here too. This is Trump country.
Washington, Lincoln, Reagan. All far greater than any other president including Trump.
Trump is doing a very good job.
But the Greatest Leader and Greatest President? Get out of the fantasyland you seem to love.
All three of them are at least $2.2 trillion greater than Trump.
Get real
AMEN Bro!
That is true. I was thinking recent history, but not what Nugent said. I would say in “my memory,” even above Reagan.
he is exactly the man we need..
..he has done spectacular work....
My memory includes JFK. Although a Democrat, he still contributed more than Trump. JFK initiated the Apollo missions and led us through the Cuban Missile Crisis without getting the world incinerated.
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