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The Government’s War on Self-Reliance

May 6, 2025April 29, 2025 gags

Think about the last time you tried to do something on your own—maybe grow your own food, collect rainwater, or even fix your own car. Chances are, you ran into a rule, a fee, or some kind of permit requirement. This isn’t an accident. The system is designed to make sure you stay dependent.

Take property taxes, for example. You might own your home, but if you stop paying taxes, the government can take it. That’s not real ownership. It’s a rental agreement disguised as a deed. The same goes for licenses. Want to hunt for food? You need a permit. Want to build a shed? That’ll cost you. Every step toward self-sufficiency comes with a hurdle.

The Attack on Homesteading

A hundred years ago, people could live off their land without much interference. Now? Try raising chickens in your backyard, and your neighbors might report you for violating zoning laws. Cities ban front-yard gardens, calling them “unsightly.” Some places even make it illegal to live off-grid—no solar panels, no composting toilets, no independence.

Why? Because when people provide for themselves, they don’t need the system. And the system doesn’t like that.

Controlling Food, Controlling People

The FDA and USDA don’t just regulate food—they control it. Small farmers get crushed under mountains of paperwork while big corporations get handouts. Raw milk? Banned in many states. Selling homegrown produce? Only if you jump through enough hoops. Even seed libraries—where people share seeds for free—have been targeted by regulators.

The message is clear: You shouldn’t feed yourself. You should buy from the approved sources.

The Education Trap

Schools don’t teach survival skills. Kids learn algebra but not how to grow food, fix a leaky pipe, or start a fire. Why? Because an educated, self-reliant population is harder to control. Instead, they push college—and the debt that comes with it. Now you’re stuck in a job you hate, paying off loans, and completely reliant on the system.

The Medical Maze

Healthcare is another leash. Try treating an illness with herbs or alternative methods, and you’ll be called a quack. Doctors push pills because the system profits from sickness, not health. Even trying to opt out—by refusing vaccines or avoiding hospitals—can get your kids taken away. The goal? Keep you scared, sick, and dependent.

The Cashless Future

They want to eliminate cash. Digital payments mean every transaction can be tracked, taxed, or frozen. Try buying land with gold or silver, and you’ll see how hard they make it. A cashless society is a controlled society. No cash means no privacy—and no way out.

How to Fight Back

The solution isn’t to complain—it’s to act. Here’s how:

Learn Skills – Gardening, carpentry, mechanics. The more you can do yourself, the less you need them.
Buy Land – Find places with fewer restrictions. Some states still respect property rights.
Barter – Trade goods and services without government middlemen.
Use Cash – Support businesses that take real money. Reject digital surveillance.
Teach Others – Share knowledge. The more people wake up, the harder it is to control them.

The Bottom Line

Self-reliance is freedom. And freedom is exactly what they don’t want you to have. Every law, tax, and regulation is another brick in the wall keeping you inside their system. But walls can be torn down. Start small, think big, and take back your independence—one step at a time.

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Unelected, Unaccountable, Un-American: Inside the Administrative State

April 29, 2025April 29, 2025 gags

Imagine a group of people with immense power—power to create rules, enforce penalties, and shape everyday life. Now imagine they were never elected. No campaigns, no debates, no accountability to the public. This isn’t science fiction. It’s the administrative state, a sprawling network of agencies and bureaucrats that operate with little oversight.

These agencies—like the EPA, FDA, and countless others—write thousands of regulations each year. These aren’t just suggestions. They carry the force of law. But here’s the catch: the people writing them weren’t chosen by voters. They answer to political appointees, not the public. And once they’re in place, they’re nearly impossible to remove.

How the Administrative State Took Over

The founders designed America’s government with three branches: legislative, executive, and judicial. The idea was simple—balance power so no single group could dominate. But over the last century, a fourth branch has emerged, one the founders never intended.

It started small. Congress passed vague laws, then handed off the details to agencies. Over time, these agencies grew bolder. They stopped just enforcing rules—they started making them. Today, they issue more “laws” (called regulations) than Congress itself. The difference? Congress faces elections. Bureaucrats don’t.

The Illusion of Democracy

Politicians love to talk about “the will of the people.” But how much of that will actually matters? When an agency like the FCC decides what you can say on the internet, or the ATF redefines gun laws without a vote, democracy takes a backseat.

Even when new presidents take office, most bureaucrats stay. They outlast administrations, quietly shaping policy regardless of who’s in charge. Some call this the “deep state.” Others say it’s just how government works. But either way, it means policies can continue unchanged, no matter what voters want.

Rules Without Representation

Here’s a question: If a regulation fines you, taxes you, or restricts your freedoms, shouldn’t you have a say in it? Not in the administrative state. Agencies operate with a level of power that would shock the founders. They investigate, judge, and punish—often without a real court ever getting involved.

Take the IRS, for example. It can seize your assets over a suspicion. The SEC can ruin a business with a single ruling. These decisions aren’t made by elected officials. They’re made by career employees who never face the ballot box.

The Revolving Door of Power

Ever notice how some regulators leave government and suddenly land high-paying jobs in the industries they once oversaw? It’s not a coincidence. The line between regulator and industry insider is blurry. Those who write the rules often end up working for the companies affected by them.

This creates a system where the people in charge aren’t just unaccountable—they’re incentivized to favor certain groups. Big corporations hire ex-regulators to “navigate” the rules. Small businesses, without those connections, get crushed.

Can It Be Stopped?

Some argue the administrative state is too big to dismantle. Others say reform is possible. A few ideas keep popping up:

Sunset Clauses – Make agencies re-justify their existence every few years. If they’re not serving the public, shut them down.
Congressional Approval – Require Congress to vote on major regulations before they take effect. No more rule-making in the shadows.
Fire the Bureaucrats – Give presidents real power to remove ineffective or overreaching officials.

But change won’t come easily. The administrative state has defenders—politicians who like passing the buck, corporations that profit from complex regulations, and bureaucrats who enjoy their unchecked power.

The Fight for Accountability

The real issue isn’t just big government. It’s unaccountable government. When decisions are made by people who don’t answer to voters, freedom erodes. Laws should come from elected representatives, not faceless agencies.

This isn’t about left or right. It’s about who controls the rules we live by. Right now, that power sits with people you’ve never heard of—and never voted for. If that doesn’t bother you, it should.

The administrative state wasn’t built in a day, and it won’t be dismantled quickly. But the first step is simple: recognize it exists. After that, it’s up to the people to demand change.

Or accept that democracy is just an illusion.

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How the Founders Warned Us About Today’s Tyranny

April 22, 2025April 15, 2025 gags

The men who built America were not perfect, but they were brilliant. They saw further than most, understanding that power corrupts—and absolute power corrupts absolutely. They knew human nature doesn’t change, so they left warnings. If you look closely, you’ll see their fingerprints all over the chaos we face today.

The Danger of a Standing Army

George Washington and Thomas Jefferson hated the idea of a permanent military. They feared it would become a tool for oppression. Washington warned in his farewell address that overgrown military establishments “are hostile to republican liberty.” Jefferson called standing armies “an engine of tyranny.”

Fast forward to today. The U.S. has troops in over 150 countries. Police departments look more like armies, with tanks and rifles meant for warzones. The founders didn’t trust kings with unchecked military power—so why do we trust politicians with it?

The Slow Poison of Debt

Alexander Hamilton believed in responsible debt, but even he would be horrified by today’s numbers. The founders knew debt was a chain—one that could enslave future generations. Thomas Jefferson said, “The principle of spending money to be paid by posterity is but swindling futurity on a large scale.”

Now, the national debt is over $34 trillion. That’s not just a number—it’s a noose. When a government drowns in debt, it becomes desperate. Desperate governments take desperate measures: higher taxes, frozen bank accounts, and even limits on what you can buy. Sound familiar?

The Silent Takeover of the Bureaucracy

The founders designed a government with three branches to keep each other in check. But they never imagined a fourth branch: unelected bureaucrats. These are the people writing rules that carry the force of law, yet no one votes for them.

James Madison warned that power must be “derived from the people,” not handed to faceless officials. Yet today, agencies like the IRS, EPA, and FDA make decisions that impact millions—without Congress lifting a finger. If that’s not tyranny by paperwork, what is?

The Weaponization of Money

Benjamin Franklin said, “Whoever controls the volume of money in any country is absolute master of all industry and commerce.” The founders hated central banks because they knew private control of money led to corruption. That’s why Andrew Jackson (a later president but a strict constitutionalist) fought to kill the central bank of his time.

Now, the Federal Reserve—a private entity—controls the dollar. They print money out of thin air, causing inflation that steals from savers. Meanwhile, politicians use banks to silence dissent. Freeze a protester’s account, and you freeze their voice. The founders would call this financial tyranny.

The Erosion of Free Speech

The First Amendment wasn’t just about religion—it was about truth. John Adams said, “Liberty cannot be preserved without general knowledge among the people.” The founders knew that if the government controlled information, freedom was dead.

Today, we see “fact-checkers” (often tied to those in power) deciding what’s true. Social media bans certain opinions while boosting others. The founders didn’t fight a revolution so that a handful of tech billionaires could decide what you’re allowed to say.

The Surveillance State

Thomas Jefferson wrote, “The price of freedom is eternal vigilance.” He meant watching the government, not the other way around. Yet today, the NSA tracks calls, cameras record faces, and algorithms predict behavior.

John Adams warned that “fear is the foundation of most governments.” Fear of terror. Fear of disease. Fear of “disinformation.” Every crisis becomes an excuse to strip away privacy. The founders would ask: If you’re not doing anything wrong, why is the government always watching?

The Loss of Local Control

The Constitution was designed so that most power stayed with states and towns. Patrick Henry thundered, “The tyranny of Philadelphia [where the Constitution was written] may be like the tyranny of George III.” He wanted decisions made close to home, where people could hold leaders accountable.

Now, federal mandates override local laws. Schools, hospitals, even small businesses must obey distant bureaucrats or lose funding. The founders called this “consolidation”—and they saw it as the death of liberty.

What Would the Founders Do?

They wouldn’t panic. They’d organize.

George Washington didn’t win the Revolution by complaining—he trained an army. Thomas Jefferson didn’t just hate tyranny; he wrote the Declaration of Independence. The founders fought back with words, laws, and, when necessary, action.

Their message is clear: Freedom isn’t lost in a day. It’s chipped away by “emergencies,” “exceptions,” and “for your safety.” But the tools to fix it are still here—elections, juries, and the Constitution itself.

The question isn’t whether the founders warned us. The question is: Are we listening?

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Corrupt Healthcare Policies: When Politicians Sell Public Health for Profit

April 15, 2025April 8, 2025 gags

You’ve been told that government healthcare policies exist to protect you. That lawmakers work tirelessly to ensure affordable medicine, fair insurance practices, and safe treatments. But what if that’s just a well-crafted lie?

Look closer, and you’ll see a different story—one where politicians, pharmaceutical giants, and insurance companies work together behind closed doors. The system isn’t broken. It’s designed this way. And if you follow the money, the truth becomes impossible to ignore.

Big Pharma’s Stranglehold on Policy

Drug prices in the U.S. are among the highest in the world. Ever wonder why? Because the companies making these drugs also fund the campaigns of the people writing the laws.

Every year, pharmaceutical companies spend billions on lobbying—more than any other industry. They wine and dine politicians, fund their reelection campaigns, and in return, get favorable legislation. Price caps? Blocked. Medicare negotiation for cheaper drugs? Sabotaged. Generics delayed to protect monopolies? Approved.

It’s not incompetence. It’s corruption.

Insurance Companies Profit While Patients Suffer

Insurance providers don’t make money by paying claims. They make money by denying them. And they’ve convinced lawmakers to help them do it.

Look at the Affordable Care Act. Sold as a win for the people, but packed with loopholes that let insurers hike premiums, restrict coverage, and drop patients when they’re most vulnerable. Meanwhile, CEOs rake in millions while families go bankrupt over medical bills.

Why hasn’t real reform happened? Because the same politicians who pretend to fight for you are taking checks from the industry.

The Revolving Door Between Government and Corporations

Here’s how the game works:

A politician pushes policies that benefit drug or insurance companies.
They leave office.
They get a cushy job as a “consultant” or board member for those same companies.

It’s not a coincidence. It’s a well-oiled system. Former FDA commissioners go on to work for Big Pharma. Congressmen who block drug pricing laws end up with million-dollar lobbying gigs.

They don’t serve the public. They serve their future employers.

Manufactured Crises and Fake Solutions

Every few years, there’s a new healthcare “crisis.” Skyrocketing insulin prices. Opioid epidemics. Surprise medical billing. And each time, politicians act shocked—as if they didn’t help create the problem.

Then comes the “solution”: a watered-down bill that does little to fix the issue but makes for great headlines. Meanwhile, the real culprits—pharma CEOs, insurance execs, and the politicians they own—walk away richer.

How to Fight Back

You can’t trust the system to fix itself. The only way things change is if people demand it. Here’s how:

Follow the money. Websites like OpenSecrets.org track political donations. See who’s funding your representatives.
Vote smarter. Stop electing career politicians who take corporate cash.
Spread the word. Most people have no idea how deep the corruption goes. Share the facts.

The Bottom Line

Healthcare shouldn’t be a profit machine for corporations and politicians. But as long as money controls policy, nothing will change.

The question is: How long will we let them get away with it?

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The Cost of Corruption: How Government Greed Hurts the Public

April 8, 2025April 8, 2025 gags

Government officials love to talk about serving the people. They give speeches, make promises, and pose for photos with smiling citizens. But behind closed doors, the game is rigged. Decisions aren’t made for the public good—they’re made for personal gain. Contracts go to friends. Laws are bent for donors. Money meant for schools, roads, and hospitals vanishes into private pockets.

The system is designed to keep you distracted. While politicians argue over petty scandals, the real theft happens in the shadows. Billions disappear every year, and no one is held accountable. The more power someone has, the less likely they are to face consequences.

How Corruption Starves Public Services

Think about the last time you waited in line at the DMV, struggled with a crumbling road, or saw a news story about underfunded schools. These aren’t accidents. They’re symptoms of a broken system.

When money is siphoned off by greedy officials, public services suffer. Hospitals can’t afford enough staff. Police departments lack resources. Public transportation stays outdated. The people who need these services the most—the poor, the elderly, the working class—are the ones who pay the price.

In some countries, corruption is so bad that doctors demand bribes before treating patients. Teachers charge extra for grades. Police officers shake down citizens for “fines” that never make it to the government. This isn’t just theft—it’s a betrayal of trust.

The Economic Domino Effect

Corruption doesn’t just hurt public services—it strangles the economy. When businesses have to bribe officials just to operate, costs go up. Small companies can’t compete. Foreign investors stay away. Jobs disappear.

The worst part? The money doesn’t vanish. It just moves. Offshore accounts. Luxury real estate. Private jets. The elite live like kings while ordinary people struggle to pay rent. The gap between the rich and poor grows wider, not because of hard work, but because of backroom deals.

Even taxes, the lifeblood of a functioning society, are weaponized. The wealthy use loopholes to pay nothing. The middle class carries the burden. And when budgets run short, guess who gets cuts? Not the politicians. Not the connected corporations. The public. Always the public.

Justice for Sale

A fair legal system is the foundation of any society. But what happens when justice has a price tag?

Judges take bribes. Prosecutors drop cases for the right friends. Laws are written to protect the powerful. If you’re an average citizen, you follow the rules. If you’re well-connected, the rules don’t apply.

This isn’t just unfair—it’s dangerous. When people lose faith in the courts, they stop trusting the system altogether. They take matters into their own hands. They stop reporting crimes. They stop cooperating with law enforcement. Society fractures.

The Hidden Cost to Democracy

Corruption doesn’t just steal money—it steals freedom. When elections are bought, your vote doesn’t matter. When media is controlled, the truth gets buried. When whistleblowers are silenced, no one speaks up.

The real tragedy? Most people don’t even realize how deep the rot goes. They assume this is just how things work. They accept incompetence as normal. They shrug and say, “That’s politics.”

But it doesn’t have to be this way.

Fighting Back Without Playing Their Game

You won’t change the system by yelling at the TV or ranting online. Real change requires smart, relentless pressure. Here’s how to fight back without falling into their traps:

Follow the Money – Politicians love to hide their deals in fine print. Dig into budgets. Track where funds are really going. Sunshine is the best disinfectant.
Demand Transparency – If an official refuses to answer simple questions, that’s a red flag. Hold their feet to the fire.
Support Independent Watchdogs – Real journalism is dying, but some still fight. Back them. Share their work.
Vote with Your Wallet – Stop funding corrupt corporations. Shop local. Support ethical businesses.
Stay Skeptical – If something sounds too good to be true, it probably is. Question everything.

The Bottom Line

Corruption isn’t a victimless crime. It steals from the poor. It kills trust. It destroys nations. The longer it goes unchecked, the harder it is to root out.

But here’s the truth they don’t want you to know: They need you to stay silent. The second people wake up and demand accountability, the game is over.

The question is—will you let them keep winning?