Trump isn’t the mastermind—he’s the distraction. Behind him, billionaires, theocrats, and fascist operatives are executing a takeover. Here’s how they’re destroying democracy—and how we fight back.
Another amazing article that perfectly exposes the intentions, tactics, and active operations of the billionaire Christofascists who are rapidly dismantling and destroying American democracy from within. Every average American needs to understand that this is happening NOW, and in order to stop it we ALL need to take action.
What they've already managed to accomplish in just 2 short weeks is shocking. Traditional methods of defending against these attacks will be mostly useless because these traitors do not care about our laws, our Constitution, or any semblance of moral human decency. The courts move far too slowly and have been so deeply entrenched with their corrupted allies that they stand almost zero chance of stopping this takeover.
Likewise, they've now taken full control of federal law enforcement and every national security institution. They've already begun issuing threats and installing loyalist spies in hopes of quickly locating and neutralizing any leaks and/or internal revolt. That said, they have not yet succeeded in purging every devoted, honorable, law abiding and Constitution respecting civil servant currently in govt, but they're desperately trying to.
Worse yet, the Republicans who have control of the House and Senate have fully abdicated their duties entirely. Even the tiny few who recognize the threat and silently oppose it, have been bullied and threatened into submission. They know that if they attempt to oppose this takeover, the radicalized and indoctrinated MAGA army will be unleashed against them.
The author has done an amazing job, as always, of laying out a number of actions we can, and absolutely should be taking NOW. I fully agree that one of the top actions that everyone should try to do is sharing this information far and wide, even with those who've been manipulated by the endless MAGA propaganda and lies. We will need every last American possible to join together to stop this coup...
Yeah, I had read that article and the PDF yesterday. It's insane to think of just how coordinated and rapidly effective their efforts have been. I'm now convinced that Musk helped Trump steal the election. The fact that Trump has given Elon EVERYTHING without any pushback at all, can only be explained with that conclusion. It wasn't the money. Plenty of billionaires have given Trump tons of money over the years and yet, he would turn on them in a heartbeat. Hell, even after Elon stole the show at his inauguration with his double Heil Hitler salutes, which he never apologized for btw, Trump did absolutely nothing. Obviously, whatever Elon did for him had to have been massive, and I can only think of one favor that Trump would've wanted more than money...
I've been saying for a long time the tRump is not smart enough to cause all of these problems. His narcissism makes him the perfect puppet for these villains to execute their plan. I just can't believe that smart educated people fall for this crap. The fact that this is actually happening is mind boggling. Democrats have been far to complacent and worried about following proper etiquette to stop this onslaught. It is time to fight back and fight like hell. If we want to have a future, a democracy, in this country we all need to unite. It's also time to call on our allies abroad, for decades we have come to their aid, now it's time they take action and come to our aid.
Indeed 👉to Democrats have been far too complacent and worried about following proper etiquette to stop this onslaught. It is time to fight back and fight like hell. If we want to have a future, a democracy, in this country we all need to unite.
Excellent report! Yet we've known this us coming for several years. Rachael Maddow has bern wriring/reporting. What actions have we taken behind the scenes to THWART these terrorists? Are we too civilized and educated to think about physically taking control back from them?
Brilliant piece. The greatest and gravest danger to this country (not trump, not musk, not et al) ... in the past tense ... was the hoodwinked, gullible, low-informed, uneducated and willfully ignorant American electorate who could have prevented this but did not, and instead empowered trump to empower musk to empower the billionaires to empower the authoritarians.
This is where we are because of that, regardless of Mitch McConnell's evil shenanigans, regardless of a supine lickspittle GOP, regardless of a feckless, deceitful Dem party, regardless of a complicit media that sanewashed and bothsidered everything, and regardless of an irreparably corrupt SCOTUS.
I place 100% blame on "my fellow Americans" because they could have nipped it all in the bud but consciously chose not to but for the price of cheaper eggs or some other such nonsensical motive in the belief that a convicted felon, adjudicated rapist and serial liar would make America great (again).
Except there was voter suppression by the millions, mostly against Democrats, & election results were manipulated by tech savvy billionaires invested in a Trump presidency, such as Musk, Thiel, Mercer & Putin. Some of the people listed in this article were involved in tampering with the election to make sure Trump prevailed.
Hard to believe & accept the notion that so many billionaires could hate our nation so much they would willingly participate in these plans to destroy it just to fulfill their insatiable obsession for more wealth & power. Greed is such a malignant sickness!
dont 4get the long running campaign to get here started with careful steps over decades incl defunding/ narrowing the focus of education esp critical thinking, turning msm into propaganda platforms for the far right, defunding public services, attacking wages and conditions, control of social media 2 manipulate opinions etc.
That created the vast number of low information people easily falling prey to propaganda. Households angry at a perpetually lower quality of life, insecure jobs, inadequate social services etc. So simple to point at "the other" as the simplistic reasons for their suffering eg "elites"(aka educated/academic people), migrants, lefties etc.
i get exasperated with my friends that just parrot skynews talking points. But theres always some trumped up story (real or made up) to support their views. And no real balanced msm reporting anymore to broaden their perspective.
i think its been death of a thousand cuts, as u said ordinary people r fighting a machine that with tech controls most aspects of our lives from surveillance to disinformation and financial punishment. substack can b shut down or corrupted in a blink of an eye.
Anyway thx 4 a very illuminating article, much appreciated
It’s after the fact now but I recently watched Timothy Snyders presentation On Freedom given in Amsterdam. He observed that extreme wealth and democracy do not work well together and that the plan to divide us and then conquer has been in the works for a long time.
You were right at the onset. It is a lot to digest. VERY depressing. But thank you for the positive actions we (the people!) can take. God help us all.
There is an indigenous 4 Directions Teaching everyone should follow:
HONESTY, COMPASSION, SHARING are basic to the creation of all forms of STRENGTH (personal/political)
Many institutions encourage learned helplessness: families, churches, schools, military training, work places, local meetings, et al., leaving individuals with the enormous task of discernment. Authoritarian experts lie; they attempt to convince individuals they must follow rules in order to gain discernment and wisdom. I disagree.
1. Courage is difficult; you cannot become courageous without serious risk.
2. Lasting courage is the after effect of integration and survival.
3. Wisdom cannot be gifted to anyone else; wisdom can only be acquired through psychological, emotional, or physical suffering.
4. I am CANADIAN. Canadian CONSERVATIVE LEADERS are MAGA WANNABE TRUMP ACOLYTES. Across Canada conservatives have gained momentum using simple MAGA WANNABE FASCIST PROPAGANDA which of course has been flooding the media and funded by oligarchs--MUSK has Canadian citizenship.
5. Individuals do not require ontological knowledge of the macroworld in order to know whether the political actions they support will benefit and build a better world or destroy the world we live in. Political action might take the form of teaching your children or your neighbours or your Board Members of the dangers of CHRISTOFASCIST conservatism. Older forms of conservatism have been drowned out by hate-filled WHITE SUPREMACIST screed.
6. Most religions and political movements preach forms of control of OUTSIDERS and make demands upon insiders. They create believers and followers. Democracies demand critical thinkers.
7. This article is a perfect starting point--a lot of information--and a quiet but urgent request that listeners/readers take action.
8. Everyone is important whether or not they have ever made any overt political statement or actions.
9. The article suggests that DOING YOUR PART (no matter how small) will keep democracy alive in NORTH AMERICA and as surprising as that might seem, the whole world. I agree wholeheartedly. There has always been RESISTANCE MOVEMENTS
10. Everyone of us, (including the oppressors who have gained enormous power) have been the recipients of the sacrifices resistors made. Conservative governments have always had a warped idea of privilege and economics based upon PRIVATE PROPERTY LAWS that were embedded in ENGLISH COMMON LAWS. Now is the time for everyone to join the resistance in some form or other--speak out against the erosion of rights. Elderly and young alike can speak before it is too late and everyone of voting age can vote whether or not they think it is a futile exercise.
11. Former Prime Minister of Canada is the Chairman of the International Democrat Union of approximately 100 far right countries. The IDU has supported the destruction of democracies worldwide: Erdogan in Turkey, Orban in Hungary, Trump in the USA, but also at the local and state levels. Harper's protege' Poilievere are MAAGA MINIONS and they are attempting to take over Canada in 2025 by pretending that they are CANADIAN NATIONALISTS. Do not believe them!
What your describing is the Anti-Christ in action and a living hell, the destruction of our world, the tyranny of greed and hate by the evil forces in the dark shadows, OMG😨
As you said, it’s very chilling article but one of the best insights into what’s really going on and who’s behind it - I have forwarded this on to many people. Thank you so much.
As always first rate! Keep up the Great work!!! Trump is definitely to unstable and intellectually lazy to do the heavy lifting required. The onset of his dementia is more prevalent every day! Thank you for opening the curtains and letting others see the real masters.
Scary people but We must Fight back in any small way we can!
Amazing summary and detail to back up your claims and opinions.
I have a question. Can I get permission to use excerpts and quotes from this piece?
I have already written to my US Senators and Representative. I am frustrated by their ineffectiveness. I want to keep writing to them and incorporate info from your work.
I am also starting a writing campaign to as many newspapers and media outlets. Their coverage has been abysmal. I’d like to provide excerpts from your piece, since they are too lazy to do their job.
I’m at the PREPARE FOR MASS RESISTANCE IF NEEDED stage. And, I’m being quite serious. Thank you for the time and effort you put into this richly detailed piece. Chef’s kiss.
Thank you for "connecting the dots", telling us the TRUTH the mainstream media is afraid to tell us.
It's time for Dems and the mainstream media to realize they are at war with a well organized force that is trying to destroy them - forever. What's happening is not politics as usual. It's a stealthy coup. Dems and the mainstream media must fight back. They can’t remain silent or neutral!
Though immigrants, Federal, FBI and USAID workers are the current targets of Trump’s purge, it’s important other Americans understand eventually they will also be a target. Pastor Martin Niemoller eloquently conveyed this message in his 1946 poem, written during the Nazi regime: "First they came for the socialists and I did not speak out because I was not a socialist ..." Unfortunately, Niemoller did not survive the Nazis. Elie Wiesel did survive and went on to warn us of the problem with remaining silent when facing evil: "Silence encourages the tormentor, never the tormented". I would like to see both of these quotes on the front page of every newspaper, every day, until the Trump administration treats people like human beings rather than expendables.
I realize that getting the mainstream media to do what I suggest is a stretch. However, comparing the current price of key consumer goods (eg. groceries) to their price the day before Trump took office is not a stretch. This should be done every day, on the front page of every responsible newspaper. Doing this clearly shows Americans whether or not Trump has cut inflation and lowered consumer prices. It's a simple way to hold him accountable for the promise he made during his campaign. How do we get the media to do this?
Additionally, what better way to send a message to Trump supporting corporate America than to hurt them in their pocket book? Why aren't we boycotting Tesla, Amazon, etc.? How do we get these boycotts started?
Another amazing article that perfectly exposes the intentions, tactics, and active operations of the billionaire Christofascists who are rapidly dismantling and destroying American democracy from within. Every average American needs to understand that this is happening NOW, and in order to stop it we ALL need to take action.
What they've already managed to accomplish in just 2 short weeks is shocking. Traditional methods of defending against these attacks will be mostly useless because these traitors do not care about our laws, our Constitution, or any semblance of moral human decency. The courts move far too slowly and have been so deeply entrenched with their corrupted allies that they stand almost zero chance of stopping this takeover.
Likewise, they've now taken full control of federal law enforcement and every national security institution. They've already begun issuing threats and installing loyalist spies in hopes of quickly locating and neutralizing any leaks and/or internal revolt. That said, they have not yet succeeded in purging every devoted, honorable, law abiding and Constitution respecting civil servant currently in govt, but they're desperately trying to.
Worse yet, the Republicans who have control of the House and Senate have fully abdicated their duties entirely. Even the tiny few who recognize the threat and silently oppose it, have been bullied and threatened into submission. They know that if they attempt to oppose this takeover, the radicalized and indoctrinated MAGA army will be unleashed against them.
The author has done an amazing job, as always, of laying out a number of actions we can, and absolutely should be taking NOW. I fully agree that one of the top actions that everyone should try to do is sharing this information far and wide, even with those who've been manipulated by the endless MAGA propaganda and lies. We will need every last American possible to join together to stop this coup...
Mersault, way to go!👍 very well written expose at all that is happening and all that is at stake
Has anyone heard of 🐀s interest in converting our system to Al?
Look here. Also a PDF embedded. It’s 27 pages. https://open.substack.com/pub/hackingbutlegal/p/neoreactionary-forces-are-capturing?r=1y2r2b&utm_medium=ios found in Hacking but Legal. Many are discussing
Yeah, I had read that article and the PDF yesterday. It's insane to think of just how coordinated and rapidly effective their efforts have been. I'm now convinced that Musk helped Trump steal the election. The fact that Trump has given Elon EVERYTHING without any pushback at all, can only be explained with that conclusion. It wasn't the money. Plenty of billionaires have given Trump tons of money over the years and yet, he would turn on them in a heartbeat. Hell, even after Elon stole the show at his inauguration with his double Heil Hitler salutes, which he never apologized for btw, Trump did absolutely nothing. Obviously, whatever Elon did for him had to have been massive, and I can only think of one favor that Trump would've wanted more than money...
I've been saying for a long time the tRump is not smart enough to cause all of these problems. His narcissism makes him the perfect puppet for these villains to execute their plan. I just can't believe that smart educated people fall for this crap. The fact that this is actually happening is mind boggling. Democrats have been far to complacent and worried about following proper etiquette to stop this onslaught. It is time to fight back and fight like hell. If we want to have a future, a democracy, in this country we all need to unite. It's also time to call on our allies abroad, for decades we have come to their aid, now it's time they take action and come to our aid.
Indeed 👉to Democrats have been far too complacent and worried about following proper etiquette to stop this onslaught. It is time to fight back and fight like hell. If we want to have a future, a democracy, in this country we all need to unite.
Excellent report! Yet we've known this us coming for several years. Rachael Maddow has bern wriring/reporting. What actions have we taken behind the scenes to THWART these terrorists? Are we too civilized and educated to think about physically taking control back from them?
Brilliant piece. The greatest and gravest danger to this country (not trump, not musk, not et al) ... in the past tense ... was the hoodwinked, gullible, low-informed, uneducated and willfully ignorant American electorate who could have prevented this but did not, and instead empowered trump to empower musk to empower the billionaires to empower the authoritarians.
This is where we are because of that, regardless of Mitch McConnell's evil shenanigans, regardless of a supine lickspittle GOP, regardless of a feckless, deceitful Dem party, regardless of a complicit media that sanewashed and bothsidered everything, and regardless of an irreparably corrupt SCOTUS.
I place 100% blame on "my fellow Americans" because they could have nipped it all in the bud but consciously chose not to but for the price of cheaper eggs or some other such nonsensical motive in the belief that a convicted felon, adjudicated rapist and serial liar would make America great (again).
Except there was voter suppression by the millions, mostly against Democrats, & election results were manipulated by tech savvy billionaires invested in a Trump presidency, such as Musk, Thiel, Mercer & Putin. Some of the people listed in this article were involved in tampering with the election to make sure Trump prevailed.
Hard to believe & accept the notion that so many billionaires could hate our nation so much they would willingly participate in these plans to destroy it just to fulfill their insatiable obsession for more wealth & power. Greed is such a malignant sickness!
dont 4get the long running campaign to get here started with careful steps over decades incl defunding/ narrowing the focus of education esp critical thinking, turning msm into propaganda platforms for the far right, defunding public services, attacking wages and conditions, control of social media 2 manipulate opinions etc.
That created the vast number of low information people easily falling prey to propaganda. Households angry at a perpetually lower quality of life, insecure jobs, inadequate social services etc. So simple to point at "the other" as the simplistic reasons for their suffering eg "elites"(aka educated/academic people), migrants, lefties etc.
i get exasperated with my friends that just parrot skynews talking points. But theres always some trumped up story (real or made up) to support their views. And no real balanced msm reporting anymore to broaden their perspective.
i think its been death of a thousand cuts, as u said ordinary people r fighting a machine that with tech controls most aspects of our lives from surveillance to disinformation and financial punishment. substack can b shut down or corrupted in a blink of an eye.
Anyway thx 4 a very illuminating article, much appreciated
Wow, that was a wild ride. Your work is always excellent but this is outstanding and must have taken hours to put together. Thank you.
It’s after the fact now but I recently watched Timothy Snyders presentation On Freedom given in Amsterdam. He observed that extreme wealth and democracy do not work well together and that the plan to divide us and then conquer has been in the works for a long time.
You were right at the onset. It is a lot to digest. VERY depressing. But thank you for the positive actions we (the people!) can take. God help us all.
Indeed, it is VERY depressing, that said, just wishing it all would just go away, will not do, it is time for America to ACT!!!
Maga voters, you put us all in the country in a deep shite nightmare
There is an indigenous 4 Directions Teaching everyone should follow:
HONESTY, COMPASSION, SHARING are basic to the creation of all forms of STRENGTH (personal/political)
Many institutions encourage learned helplessness: families, churches, schools, military training, work places, local meetings, et al., leaving individuals with the enormous task of discernment. Authoritarian experts lie; they attempt to convince individuals they must follow rules in order to gain discernment and wisdom. I disagree.
1. Courage is difficult; you cannot become courageous without serious risk.
2. Lasting courage is the after effect of integration and survival.
3. Wisdom cannot be gifted to anyone else; wisdom can only be acquired through psychological, emotional, or physical suffering.
4. I am CANADIAN. Canadian CONSERVATIVE LEADERS are MAGA WANNABE TRUMP ACOLYTES. Across Canada conservatives have gained momentum using simple MAGA WANNABE FASCIST PROPAGANDA which of course has been flooding the media and funded by oligarchs--MUSK has Canadian citizenship.
5. Individuals do not require ontological knowledge of the macroworld in order to know whether the political actions they support will benefit and build a better world or destroy the world we live in. Political action might take the form of teaching your children or your neighbours or your Board Members of the dangers of CHRISTOFASCIST conservatism. Older forms of conservatism have been drowned out by hate-filled WHITE SUPREMACIST screed.
6. Most religions and political movements preach forms of control of OUTSIDERS and make demands upon insiders. They create believers and followers. Democracies demand critical thinkers.
7. This article is a perfect starting point--a lot of information--and a quiet but urgent request that listeners/readers take action.
8. Everyone is important whether or not they have ever made any overt political statement or actions.
9. The article suggests that DOING YOUR PART (no matter how small) will keep democracy alive in NORTH AMERICA and as surprising as that might seem, the whole world. I agree wholeheartedly. There has always been RESISTANCE MOVEMENTS
10. Everyone of us, (including the oppressors who have gained enormous power) have been the recipients of the sacrifices resistors made. Conservative governments have always had a warped idea of privilege and economics based upon PRIVATE PROPERTY LAWS that were embedded in ENGLISH COMMON LAWS. Now is the time for everyone to join the resistance in some form or other--speak out against the erosion of rights. Elderly and young alike can speak before it is too late and everyone of voting age can vote whether or not they think it is a futile exercise.
11. Former Prime Minister of Canada is the Chairman of the International Democrat Union of approximately 100 far right countries. The IDU has supported the destruction of democracies worldwide: Erdogan in Turkey, Orban in Hungary, Trump in the USA, but also at the local and state levels. Harper's protege' Poilievere are MAAGA MINIONS and they are attempting to take over Canada in 2025 by pretending that they are CANADIAN NATIONALISTS. Do not believe them!
What your describing is the Anti-Christ in action and a living hell, the destruction of our world, the tyranny of greed and hate by the evil forces in the dark shadows, OMG😨
As you said, it’s very chilling article but one of the best insights into what’s really going on and who’s behind it - I have forwarded this on to many people. Thank you so much.
As always first rate! Keep up the Great work!!! Trump is definitely to unstable and intellectually lazy to do the heavy lifting required. The onset of his dementia is more prevalent every day! Thank you for opening the curtains and letting others see the real masters.
Scary people but We must Fight back in any small way we can!
Thanks for this. It's vital to keep shining a spotlight on these shadowy figures and as you say, not be always obsessed with Trump.
Amazing summary and detail to back up your claims and opinions.
I have a question. Can I get permission to use excerpts and quotes from this piece?
I have already written to my US Senators and Representative. I am frustrated by their ineffectiveness. I want to keep writing to them and incorporate info from your work.
I am also starting a writing campaign to as many newspapers and media outlets. Their coverage has been abysmal. I’d like to provide excerpts from your piece, since they are too lazy to do their job.
Hi Steven,
Yes, feel free to use any information or wording you’d like, especially when reaching out to your representatives.
Thank you.
I’m at the PREPARE FOR MASS RESISTANCE IF NEEDED stage. And, I’m being quite serious. Thank you for the time and effort you put into this richly detailed piece. Chef’s kiss.
Spread this brilliant clarion call far and wide!!!!
A truly illuminating analysis of the bigger picture set before us. Thank you.
Thank you for "connecting the dots", telling us the TRUTH the mainstream media is afraid to tell us.
It's time for Dems and the mainstream media to realize they are at war with a well organized force that is trying to destroy them - forever. What's happening is not politics as usual. It's a stealthy coup. Dems and the mainstream media must fight back. They can’t remain silent or neutral!
Though immigrants, Federal, FBI and USAID workers are the current targets of Trump’s purge, it’s important other Americans understand eventually they will also be a target. Pastor Martin Niemoller eloquently conveyed this message in his 1946 poem, written during the Nazi regime: "First they came for the socialists and I did not speak out because I was not a socialist ..." Unfortunately, Niemoller did not survive the Nazis. Elie Wiesel did survive and went on to warn us of the problem with remaining silent when facing evil: "Silence encourages the tormentor, never the tormented". I would like to see both of these quotes on the front page of every newspaper, every day, until the Trump administration treats people like human beings rather than expendables.
I realize that getting the mainstream media to do what I suggest is a stretch. However, comparing the current price of key consumer goods (eg. groceries) to their price the day before Trump took office is not a stretch. This should be done every day, on the front page of every responsible newspaper. Doing this clearly shows Americans whether or not Trump has cut inflation and lowered consumer prices. It's a simple way to hold him accountable for the promise he made during his campaign. How do we get the media to do this?
Additionally, what better way to send a message to Trump supporting corporate America than to hurt them in their pocket book? Why aren't we boycotting Tesla, Amazon, etc.? How do we get these boycotts started?