Congress not codifying Trump’s executive orders and DOGE cuts tells you that this won’t be fixed with elections or phone calls.
It’s 1776 time!
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Government assistance sounds great on paper. Free money, free healthcare, free education—who wouldn’t want that? But dig a little deeper, and you’ll notice something strange. Every time the government offers to “help,” there’s always a catch. Strings attached. Rules to follow. And before you know it, that “help” starts to feel more like a leash.
Here’s the uncomfortable truth: nothing from the government is truly free. There’s always a price, even if it’s not written on a bill.
The Illusion of Free Money
Take stimulus checks, for example. When the government sends out cash, people cheer. But where does that money come from? It doesn’t magically appear. It’s either printed out of thin air (which makes your dollars worth less) or taken from future taxes (which means you’ll pay it back later, with interest).
Worse, once people get used to these handouts, they start depending on them. And dependence is a powerful tool. If the government can make you rely on its money, it can make you follow its rules. Want your check? Better comply.
This isn’t generosity—it’s control.
Healthcare with Hidden Shackles
“Free healthcare” sounds like a dream. No more medical bills? Sign me up! But look at countries with government-run healthcare. Long wait times, limited choices, and bureaucrats—not doctors—making decisions about your care.
And once the government controls your health, it controls you. Need a surgery? You’ll wait. Want a second opinion? Too bad. In some places, they even decide what medicines you’re allowed to take.
Worst of all, politicians can use healthcare as a bargaining chip. Follow their rules, or lose your access. That’s not care—that’s coercion.
Education That Teaches Compliance
Public schools don’t just teach math and science. They teach obedience. From a young age, kids are trained to follow schedules, ask for permission, and accept authority without question. Think about it: when was the last time a public school encouraged true independence?
Then there’s student debt. The government happily hands out loans, knowing most students will spend decades paying them off. And if you try to escape the system? Good luck getting a job without their approved degrees.
Education should set you free. Instead, it often traps you in debt and dependency.
Regulations That Crush Small Businesses
The government loves to say it supports small businesses. But then it drowns them in rules, licenses, and fees. Big corporations can afford lawyers to navigate the red tape. The little guy? He gets crushed.
Every new regulation is sold as “protection.” Protect the workers. Protect the environment. Protect the consumer. But who’s really being protected? Usually, it’s the big players who helped write the rules.
Small businesses either comply or die. And with each one that closes, more power shifts to the top.
The Bait-and-Switch of Social Programs
Welfare, food stamps, housing assistance—all marketed as safety nets. And for some, they are. But safety nets can also become cages.
If you’re on government assistance, try building wealth. Earn too much, and your benefits disappear. The system punishes success, keeping people just comfortable enough to stay put.
It’s not a ladder up—it’s a hamster wheel.
The Ultimate Price: Freedom
The common thread? Every government “help” program expands its power. More rules. More oversight. More ways to dictate how you live.
And once you accept the help, it’s hard to walk away. Like a drug, the initial dose feels good. But the addiction? That’s what they’re counting on.
How to Stay Free
So what’s the solution? Simple: self-reliance. The less you depend on the government, the less control it has over you.
- Build skills that can’t be taxed or regulated.
- Save money so you’re not desperate for handouts.
- Question everything—especially “free” offers.
Real freedom doesn’t come from handouts. It comes from independence. And that’s something no government can give you.
You just have to take it.
Unelected, Unaccountable, Un-American: Inside the Administrative State
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Apr 292025
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.