The Campaign
to End Democracy
Why Has There Been a 50+ Year Campaign Against Democracy?
Where Does the January 6th Insurrection Fit Into It?
Why Has There Been a 50+ Year Campaign Against Democracy?
Where Does the January 6th Insurrection Fit Into It?
Let's start at the beginning...
Let's start at the beginning...
The short video below explains the history in minutes...
It starts with a 1980 clip of Paul Weyrich, founder of The Heritage Foundation: The short video below explains the history in minutes...
"I don't want everybody to vote. Our leverage goes up as the voting populous goes down."
Nancy MacLean explains on The ReidOut in 2019, how the Koch Network through organizations like Americans for Prosperity, has turned the Republican party into a delivery vehicle for the radical right. (turn horizontal for phone viewing)
Let's look at another radical right organization:
Let's look at another radical right organization:
The Council for National Policy
The Council for National Policy
Investigative journalist Anne Nelson publish her eye-opening book in October 2019 about the Council for National Policy.
Investigative journalist Anne Nelson publish her eye-opening book in October 2019 about the Council for National Policy.
"In 1981, emboldened by Reagan's election, a group of some 50 Republican operatives, evangelicals, oil barons, and gun lobbyists met in a DC suburb to coordinate their attack on civil liberties and the social safety net."
"In 1981, emboldened by Reagan's election, a group of some 50 Republican operatives, evangelicals, oil barons, and gun lobbyists met in a DC suburb to coordinate their attack on civil liberties and the social safety net."
That coalition became the Council for National Policy.
That coalition became the Council for National Policy.
Did the Council for National Policy play a role in the Jan. 6th Insurrection?
Did the Council for National Policy play a role in the Jan. 6th Insurrection?
Article about the CNP from August 2022
by Anne Nelson
Article about the CNP from August 2022
by Anne Nelson
"What is irrefutable is that the Council for National Policy exerted their influence and manipulated their followers to support Trump’s lies about the stolen election and his effort to derail the electoral process." -Anne Nelson
"What is irrefutable is that the Council for National Policy exerted their influence and manipulated their followers to support Trump’s lies about the stolen election and his effort to derail the electoral process." -Anne Nelson
"For more than four decades, the Council for National Policy (CNP) has functioned as the secret hub of the radical right, coordinating the activities of right-wing strategists, donors, media platforms, and activists. The CNP spawned generations of offshoots, which appear, disappear, alter URLs, and change names with astonishing frequency.
"For more than four decades, the Council for National Policy (CNP) has functioned as the secret hub of the radical right, coordinating the activities of right-wing strategists, donors, media platforms, and activists. The CNP spawned generations of offshoots, which appear, disappear, alter URLs, and change names with astonishing frequency.
CNP archives (gathered by two watchdog organizations) illustrate the extensive planning its members undertook to discredit the 2020 election results, undermine local election officials, and incite the protest on January 6, 2021.
CNP archives (gathered by two watchdog organizations) illustrate the extensive planning its members undertook to discredit the 2020 election results, undermine local election officials, and incite the protest on January 6, 2021.
The House select committee on January 6 subpoenaed CNP election expert Cleta Mitchell, and the panel is also examining 29 texts exchanged between then–White House chief of staff Mark Meadows and Supreme Court spouse Ginni Thomas (board member of the CNP’s lobbying arm) in support of Trump’s attempts to overturn the election.
The House select committee on January 6 subpoenaed CNP election expert Cleta Mitchell, and the panel is also examining 29 texts exchanged between then–White House chief of staff Mark Meadows and Supreme Court spouse Ginni Thomas (board member of the CNP’s lobbying arm) in support of Trump’s attempts to overturn the election.
The Conservative Partnership Institute, which has attracted attention for its role in election subversion, is closely tied to the CNP, though few reporters have made the connection."
The Conservative Partnership Institute, which has attracted attention for its role in election subversion, is closely tied to the CNP, though few reporters have made the connection."
Some believe the Council for National Policy is the biggest domestic threat to American democracy.
Some believe the Council for National Policy is the biggest domestic threat to American democracy.
Zev interviews Shadow Network author Anne Nelson and disinformation researcher Dave Troy on CNP's agenda. Anne reveals the CNP was the driving force behind Jan. 6th “Stop the Steal” which led to the Capitol attack.
Zev interviews Shadow Network author Anne Nelson and disinformation researcher Dave Troy on CNP's agenda. Anne reveals the CNP was the driving force behind Jan. 6th “Stop the Steal” which led to the Capitol attack.
The GOP has been planning the breakdown of American democracy for decades led by the Council for National Policy.
The GOP has been planning the breakdown of American democracy for decades led by the Council for National Policy.
Zev's interview continues with Anne Nelson & Dave Troy on the organization’s dystopian agenda for America. In Part 2 they discuss what can be done to defeat the strategy.
Zev's interview continues with Anne Nelson & Dave Troy on the organization’s dystopian agenda for America. In Part 2 they discuss what can be done to defeat the strategy.
Below are Profiles of the Key Players who started the War Against Democracy long ago.
Find out what these men did to try to take control of the United States government.
Below are Profiles of the Key Players who started the War Against Democracy long ago.
Find out what these men did to try to take control of the United States government.
JAMES M. BUCHANAN shaped today’s anti-government politics
JAMES M. BUCHANAN shaped today’s anti-government politics
"Explosive exposé of the right's relentless campaign to eliminate unions, suppress voting, privatize public education, and change the Constitution." - Democracy in Chains June 2017
"Explosive exposé of the right's relentless campaign to eliminate unions, suppress voting, privatize public education, and change the Constitution." - Democracy in Chains June 2017
> Obscuring census data to give "conservative districts more than their fair share of representation."
> Obscuring census data to give "conservative districts more than their fair share of representation."
> Preventing access to the vote.
> Preventing access to the vote.
> Decrying "socialized medicine."
> Decrying "socialized medicine."
> Trying to end Social Security using dishonest vocabulary like "strengthened."
> Trying to end Social Security using dishonest vocabulary like "strengthened."
> Attempting to institute voucher programs to "get out of the business of public education."
> Attempting to institute voucher programs to "get out of the business of public education."
> Increasing corporatization of higher education.
> Increasing corporatization of higher education.
> A desire to change the Constitution itself.
> A desire to change the Constitution itself.
"This unsettling list (above) could be 2017 Bingo. In fact, it's from half a century earlier, when economist James Buchanan - an early herald of libertarianism - began to cultivate a group of like-minded thinkers with the goal of changing government.
"This unsettling list (above) could be 2017 Bingo. In fact, it's from half a century earlier, when economist James Buchanan - an early herald of libertarianism - began to cultivate a group of like-minded thinkers with the goal of changing government.
This ideology eventually reached the billionaire Charles Koch; the rest is, well, 2017 Bingo."
This ideology eventually reached the billionaire Charles Koch; the rest is, well, 2017 Bingo."
Democracy in Chains is about the long campaign to make libertarianism mainstream & take over the government.
Democracy in Chains is about the long campaign to make libertarianism mainstream & take over the government.
LEWIS POWELL started the corporate war on workers
LEWIS POWELL started the corporate war on workers
The War on Workers by Big Business
The War on Workers by Big Business
Lewis Powell declared there'd be strength in a coalition with an organized, long-range plan, implemented over time, jointly funded, with political power through the united action of organizations.
Lewis Powell declared there'd be strength in a coalition with an organized, long-range plan, implemented over time, jointly funded, with political power through the united action of organizations.
That's exactly what happened.
That's exactly what happened.
In 1971, conservative corporate lawyer Lewis Powell wrote a private memo entitled “Attack of the American Free Enterprise System.”
In 1971, conservative corporate lawyer Lewis Powell wrote a private memo entitled “Attack of the American Free Enterprise System.”
Powell’s big business and radical right clients reacted to Washington's new restrictions and regulations on business in areas from the environment, occupational safety and consumer protection. They were not happy about the National Labor Relations Act, Social Security or LBJ's Great Society (you know, the society in which America ends poverty, promotes equality, improves education, rejuvenates cities, and protects the environment by way of Medicare, Medicaid, federal aid to education, civil rights laws, and the Voting Rights Act).
Powell’s big business and radical right clients reacted to Washington's new restrictions and regulations on business in areas from the environment, occupational safety and consumer protection. They were not happy about the National Labor Relations Act, Social Security or LBJ's Great Society (you know, the society in which America ends poverty, promotes equality, improves education, rejuvenates cities, and protects the environment by way of Medicare, Medicaid, federal aid to education, civil rights laws, and the Voting Rights Act).
Powell's strategic plan included tactics for fighting the perceived foes of business - the “radicals,” “communists,” “leftists,” the media, college professors, students, intellectuals, and later women, minority politicians, and workers.
Powell's strategic plan included tactics for fighting the perceived foes of business - the “radicals,” “communists,” “leftists,” the media, college professors, students, intellectuals, and later women, minority politicians, and workers.
His plan called for:
> think tanks to give (supposedly) intellectual justification to their goals.
> the creation of media platforms – like talk radio to broadcast their views.
> challenges to media licenses of networks who defied them.
> a huge lobbying campaign with corporate ads “that support the system.”
> the demonization of the opposition as radicals.
> infiltration of the nation’s courts.
The economic success for corporations from this blueprint was:
> stagnant wages for workers
> weakened workers’ rights
> a shredded social safety net
> Wall Street and other financiers running amok
> several market crashes, notably the Great Recession
> the destruction of voting rights
MILTON FRIEDMAN promoted corporate selfishness with no accountability
MILTON FRIEDMAN promoted corporate selfishness with no accountability
October 30, 2020 The Friedman Doctrine initiated decades of profit-seeking that led to a crisis of capitalism.
October 30, 2020 The Friedman Doctrine initiated decades of profit-seeking that led to a crisis of capitalism.
The blueprint conservatives loved & made into reality.
The blueprint conservatives loved & made into reality.
This video explains The Friedman Doctrine: "There is one and only one Social Responsibility of a corporation - that is profit."
This video explains The Friedman Doctrine: "There is one and only one Social Responsibility of a corporation - that is profit."
Friedman wrote that when companies concern themselves with the community rather than focusing on profits it leads to totalitarianism.
Friedman wrote that when companies concern themselves with the community rather than focusing on profits it leads to totalitarianism.
-from Milton Friedman's book Capitalism and Freedom
-from Milton Friedman's book Capitalism and Freedom
"Friedman was wrong. Capitalism doesn't foster freedom- it produces autocratic workplaces & tyrannical billionaires."
"Friedman was wrong. Capitalism doesn't foster freedom- it produces autocratic workplaces & tyrannical billionaires."
THE KOCH BROTHERS used stealth tactics to influence politics & push anti-government agenda
THE KOCH BROTHERS used stealth tactics to influence politics & push anti-government agenda
What the Koch Brothers did:
What the Koch Brothers did:
> Used Nonprofits to Hide Money
> Used Nonprofits to Hide Money
> Donated $100 Million/year to Educational Institutions to promote economic libertarianism
> Donated $100 Million/year to Educational Institutions to promote economic libertarianism
> Installed their own economists into the ivy league schools (Reaganists teach at Harvard)
> Installed their own economists into the ivy league schools (Reaganists teach at Harvard)
> Created Citizens United - Corporations Are People (opening the floodgates of cash into politics)
> Created Citizens United - Corporations Are People (opening the floodgates of cash into politics)
> Used Dark Money to Elect Republicans at the State Level - Then Gerrymandered Districts
> Used Dark Money to Elect Republicans at the State Level - Then Gerrymandered Districts
> Campaigned to Get Far-Right Judges Appointed at All Levels
> Campaigned to Get Far-Right Judges Appointed at All Levels
> Ran Campaigns Against "Big" Government (they were Anti-Government)
> Ran Campaigns Against "Big" Government (they were Anti-Government)
> Ran Anti-Tax Campaigns & Lobbied for Tax Cuts for the Wealthy
> Ran Anti-Tax Campaigns & Lobbied for Tax Cuts for the Wealthy
> Ran Campaigns Against Climate Change Facts
> Ran Campaigns Against Climate Change Facts
> Campaigned to Replace Republicans Who Did Not Support the Fossel Fuel Industry
> Campaigned to Replace Republicans Who Did Not Support the Fossel Fuel Industry
"David Koch ran as Vice President on the 1980 Libertarian ticket, to the right of Ronald Reagan.
"David Koch ran as Vice President on the 1980 Libertarian ticket, to the right of Ronald Reagan.
According to New York Times columnist Frank Rich, “his campaign called for the abolition not just of Social Security, federal regulatory agencies and welfare but also of the FBI, the CIA, and public schools.” - US News
According to New York Times columnist Frank Rich, “his campaign called for the abolition not just of Social Security, federal regulatory agencies and welfare but also of the FBI, the CIA, and public schools.” - US News
WATCH the documentary films about the Koch Brothers that are linked below.
WATCH the documentary films about the Koch Brothers that are linked below.
"Citizen Koch" - 2013 Documentary Trailer
"Citizen Koch" - 2013 Documentary Trailer
"Citizen Koch" Documentary Film
"Citizen Koch" Documentary Film
The film features the birth of Citizens United after the US Supreme Court's 2010 ruling, which opened the doors to unlimited and anonymous corporate donations to political candidates.
The film features the birth of Citizens United after the US Supreme Court's 2010 ruling, which opened the doors to unlimited and anonymous corporate donations to political candidates.
Watch the Full Documentary:
Watch the Full Documentary:
"Koch Brothers Exposed" Documentary
"Koch Brothers Exposed" Documentary
An updated version, Koch Brothers Exposed: 2014 Edition, delves into where the Koch money was going, and who their money was hurting leading up to the 2014 Elections.
An updated version, Koch Brothers Exposed: 2014 Edition, delves into where the Koch money was going, and who their money was hurting leading up to the 2014 Elections.
The film exposes how the Kochs tried to eliminate minimum wage altogether, were involved in voter suppression, attacked unions, tried to dismantle Social Security.
The film exposes how the Kochs tried to eliminate minimum wage altogether, were involved in voter suppression, attacked unions, tried to dismantle Social Security.
RONALD REAGAN convinced many that government was against them
RONALD REAGAN convinced many that government was against them
Ronald Reagan stated in his 1981 inaugural address:
Ronald Reagan stated in his 1981 inaugural address:
"Government is not the solution to the problem, government is the problem."
"Government is not the solution to the problem, government is the problem."
Reagan was not the first to pitch this message but it's the mantra that embedded in the minds of many Americans. Reagan used his skills as an actor and salesman to drive this message into the mainstream.
Reagan was not the first to pitch this message but it's the mantra that embedded in the minds of many Americans. Reagan used his skills as an actor and salesman to drive this message into the mainstream.
Americans believed it and the GOP has exploited that ever since. They brilliantly used government to their advantage - increasing military funding and taking away people's rights.
Americans believed it and the GOP has exploited that ever since. They brilliantly used government to their advantage - increasing military funding and taking away people's rights.
"However, though both Mr. Reagan and many Democrats say he has drastically reduced the size of the Government, the facts are otherwise.
"However, though both Mr. Reagan and many Democrats say he has drastically reduced the size of the Government, the facts are otherwise.
While Reagan pledged ''to get the government off people's backs'' in the economy, he favors more governmental action in such areas as abortion, prayer in schools or requiring Federal agencies to notify parents after minors seek birth control."
While Reagan pledged ''to get the government off people's backs'' in the economy, he favors more governmental action in such areas as abortion, prayer in schools or requiring Federal agencies to notify parents after minors seek birth control."
Reagan did NOT reduce the size of government.
Reagan did NOT reduce the size of government.
Debunking the Regan Myths
Debunking the Regan Myths
"Ronald Reagan was never afraid to raise taxes," historian Douglas Brinkley, who edited Reagan's diaries, told NPR. He knew that it was necessary at times. And so there's a false mythology out there about Reagan as this conservative president who came in and just cut taxes and trimmed federal spending. It didn't happen that way. It's false."
"Ronald Reagan was never afraid to raise taxes," historian Douglas Brinkley, who edited Reagan's diaries, told NPR. He knew that it was necessary at times. And so there's a false mythology out there about Reagan as this conservative president who came in and just cut taxes and trimmed federal spending. It didn't happen that way. It's false."
"The 1983 payroll tax hike went to pay for Social Security and Medicare. ("Reagan raised taxes to pay for government-run health care," Beinart writes.)"
"The 1983 payroll tax hike went to pay for Social Security and Medicare. ("Reagan raised taxes to pay for government-run health care," Beinart writes.)"
Trickle-Down Economics: The 50+Year Myth That Benefitted Only the Rich
Trickle-Down Economics: The 50+Year Myth That Benefitted Only the Rich
The Trickle-Down Myth
Tax cuts for the wealthy have long drawn support from conservative lawmakers and economists who argue that such measures will "trickle-down" and eventually boost jobs and incomes for everyone else. But a new study from the London School of Economics says 50 years of such tax cuts have only helped one group — the rich.
Per capita gross domestic product and unemployment rates were identical after 5 years in countries that slashed taxes on the rich and in those that didn't, the study found.
The American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC) Gave Corporations Power Over State Laws
The American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC) Gave Corporations Power Over State Laws
"ALEC is a pay-to-play operation where corporations buy a seat and a vote to advance their legislative wish lists." - ALEC Exposed
"ALEC is a pay-to-play operation where corporations buy a seat and a vote to advance their legislative wish lists." - ALEC Exposed
In 1973 the shadowy right-wing American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC) was founded.
In 1973 the shadowy right-wing American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC) was founded.
"Through ALEC, the nation's largest and richest companies invest millions each year to pass state laws putting corporate interests ahead of the interests of ordinary Americans."
"Through ALEC, the nation's largest and richest companies invest millions each year to pass state laws putting corporate interests ahead of the interests of ordinary Americans."
How The Right-Wing Federalist Society Installed Judges & Supreme Court Justices
How The Right-Wing Federalist Society Installed Judges & Supreme Court Justices
Learn how the Federalist Society’s Leonard Leo orchestrates $250 million in dark money to get judges confirmed.
Learn how the Federalist Society’s Leonard Leo orchestrates $250 million in dark money to get judges confirmed.
In June 2022 our hunch was not only confirmed that the Supreme Court Justices had been bought with dark money, but that they were not conservatives - they were radical extremists.
In June 2022 our hunch was not only confirmed that the Supreme Court Justices had been bought with dark money, but that they were not conservatives - they were radical extremists.
On June 24, 2022 they overturned Roe - Taking away Abortion Rights was their agenda all along.
On June 24, 2022 they overturned Roe - Taking away Abortion Rights was their agenda all along.
"The Supreme Court did something it's never done before -
it took away a Constitutional right from the majority of us."
"The Supreme Court did something it's never done before -
it took away a Constitutional right from the majority of us."
Feeling overwelmed? You should be.
In case you think all this is a bunch of made-up conspiracy theories.*
In case you think all this is a bunch of made-up conspiracy theories.*
Here's how to tell the difference between real & fake:
Here's how to tell the difference between real & fake:
Is there evidence?
Is there evidence?
It's understandable if your initial reaction was to not believe what's on this website. It's overwhelming. I gather the information here, and I feel overwhelmed.
It's understandable if your initial reaction was to not believe what's on this website. It's overwhelming. I gather the information here, and I feel overwhelmed.
But it's not difficult to distinguish truth from fiction.
But it's not difficult to distinguish truth from fiction.
Fake theories can be quickly debunked by lack of evidence.
Fake theories can be quickly debunked by lack of evidence.
The Pizzagate Shooter Immediately Acknowledged He Was Wrong
"Mr. Welch surrendered and apologized, saying he had made an “incredibly ill-advised decision” to try to save endangered children who were never there."
-New York Times, June 2017 (Welch is serving 4 years in prison).
The Pizzagate Shooter Immediately Acknowledged He Was Wrong
"Mr. Welch surrendered and apologized, saying he had made an “incredibly ill-advised decision” to try to save endangered children who were never there."
-New York Times, June 2017 (Welch is serving 4 years in prison).
After months of a fake "audit," they had no evidence of voter fraud - only unusable machines that had been tampered with them - costing taxpayers millions of dollars.
After months of a fake "audit," they had no evidence of voter fraud - only unusable machines that had been tampered with them - costing taxpayers millions of dollars.
Sure, there are many who believe in Pizzagate and the Big Lie about the 2020 election. The average person who believes the lies can't be convinced otherwise. The con artists who pretend to believe are simply taking advantage of people - getting them to send money, to cast a vote, or perpetrate violence against Democrats.
Sure, there are many who believe in Pizzagate and the Big Lie about the 2020 election. The average person who believes the lies can't be convinced otherwise. The con artists who pretend to believe are simply taking advantage of people - getting them to send money, to cast a vote, or perpetrate violence against Democrats.
*The articles on this site are from experts and reliable sources who have evidence.
*The articles on this site are from experts and reliable sources who have evidence.
"Actual conspiracies are deliberately hidden" Bad people doing bad things don't want anyone to know.
"Actual conspiracies are deliberately hidden" Bad people doing bad things don't want anyone to know.
Untrue conspiracy theories are collaboratively developed in the open. They are complicated yet fall apart once examined.
Untrue conspiracy theories are collaboratively developed in the open. They are complicated yet fall apart once examined.
The radical right's power-grab happened in plain sight, with seemingly inconsequential moves made over decades. Democrats weren't paying attention and continued to trust many of them.
The radical right's power-grab happened in plain sight, with seemingly inconsequential moves made over decades. Democrats weren't paying attention and continued to trust many of them.
The media covered only a few aspects and also had no clue what was happening.
The media covered only a few aspects and also had no clue what was happening.
A few people recognized it and tried to warn us - but almost no one listened.
A few people recognized it and tried to warn us - but almost no one listened.
How Can We Save Our Country?
How Can We Save Our Country?
Democrats did well in the 2022 Midterms but the GOP now holds a majority in the House.
Democrats did well in the 2022 Midterms but the GOP now holds a majority in the House.
It took 15 voting rounds to select Speaker Kevin McCarthy who made many concessions to GOP extremists. Those extremists were either involved in the insurrection or supported the Big Lie.
It took 15 voting rounds to select Speaker Kevin McCarthy who made many concessions to GOP extremists. Those extremists were either involved in the insurrection or supported the Big Lie.
Their agenda is not to govern, but to kill democracy and take full power.
Their agenda is not to govern, but to kill democracy and take full power.
The Insurrection brought the Council for National Policy closer than ever to their goal, but because it was an extremist tipping point, the light began to shine on their wicked plan - at least for those who did some digging.
The Insurrection brought the Council for National Policy closer than ever to their goal, but because it was an extremist tipping point, the light began to shine on their wicked plan - at least for those who did some digging.
THE BIG QUESTION: Will the Department of Justice do its job and investigate the Council for National Policy and other radical right organizations that are trying to destroy our democracy? Or will they turn a blind eye because of who they'd have to indict? Do they know that there are many government officials either involved or complicit?
THE BIG QUESTION: Will the Department of Justice do its job and investigate the Council for National Policy and other radical right organizations that are trying to destroy our democracy? Or will they turn a blind eye because of who they'd have to indict? Do they know that there are many government officials either involved or complicit?
Patriotism is the willingness to investigate every PERSON and every ORGANIZATION that is a threat to our democracy. The information is out there. If the Intelligence Agencies ignore it or the Justice Department is unwilling to hold insurrectionists accountable, we can say hello to a Christian nationalist, white supremacist, authoritarian nation and say goodbye to democracy.
Patriotism is the willingness to investigate every PERSON and every ORGANIZATION that is a threat to our democracy. The information is out there. If the Intelligence Agencies ignore it or the Justice Department is unwilling to hold insurrectionists accountable, we can say hello to a Christian nationalist, white supremacist, authoritarian nation and say goodbye to democracy.
