by – L. Richardson
In an era where the state’s grip on our lives tightens with each passing day, the need for building national institutions to crush state tyranny has never been more urgent. The global elites, through a well-crafted plan that includes policies favoring centralization of power and control, and their puppets in government, who implement these policies, are rolling out a strategy to consolidate power and strip away our freedoms, leaving us vulnerable to their whims. It’s time for us, the people, to fight back, not just with words, but by creating and supporting strong local organizations that can stand tall against the crushing weight of federal overreach.
This article delves into the pivotal role of private institutions in shielding us from big government [19]. We’ll explore how the family, as the last line of defense against tyranny, and the importance of building strong communities to resist oppression. From strengthening non-state institutions to crush federal overreach to reclaiming America’s freedom through local control, we’ll uncover strategies to destroy the globalist agenda through independence. By rejecting the welfare state’s chains of dependence and embracing decentralized power as the people’s weapon against the state, we can pave the way for genuine self-determination and national sovereignty.
The Decline of Our Institutions
Historical Context:
The state’s long war against independent institutions like churches, families, and local self-determination
The state’s relentless assault on independent institutions has been a long-standing strategy to consolidate power and crush any potential rivals. This war has targeted churches, families, and local self-determination, aiming to dismantle anything that could challenge the state’s authority. We’ve witnessed the systematic dismantling of independent organizations in Europe and America, leaving citizens increasingly dependent on government control.
The separation of church and state, a concept often misunderstood, has been weaponized to marginalize religious institutions. Rather than protecting religious freedom, it has been used to push faith out of the public square, reducing the influence of churches in society 1. This erosion of religious influence has left a void that the state eagerly fills, further expanding its reach into people’s lives.
Today’s Reality:
The decay of family structures, churches, and local communities as the state tightens its grip
The decay of family structures, churches, and local communities is evident as the state tightens its grip on society. Families, once the bedrock of society, are in decline due to the welfare state, government schools, and societal shifts. The welfare system has inadvertently incentivized single parenthood, with studies showing that a $100 increase in monthly welfare benefits for single mothers decreases a woman’s likelihood of marrying by 2.5-5 percentage points 2 [20].
Government schools have become factories for indoctrination, pushing a state-approved narrative that often conflicts with traditional family values. This has led to a decline in parents’ influence on their children’s education and worldview. Once bastions of self-reliance and mutual aid, local communities have been hollowed out as people increasingly turn to the state for solutions to their problems.
The result is a society where independent institutions are weakened, and the state’s power grows unchecked. This erosion of private institutions vs. state power has left citizens vulnerable to tyranny, with fewer buffers between individuals and an overreaching government. To reclaim America’s freedom through local control, we must reject the welfare state’s chains of dependence and focus on building strong communities to resist tyranny.
The Family:
The First Line of Defense
The family unit, once the bedrock of society, has been systematically weakened, leaving citizens more dependent on the state. This erosion of the traditional family structure has had a devastating impact on communities across America. In 1970, 83% of women aged 30 to 34 were married. By 2010, this number had plummeted to just 57% 3. This drastic decline in marriage rates has coincided with a steep increase in non-marital births, rising from 11% to almost 41% over the same four decades 3 [21].
The consequences of this family breakdown are far-reaching and profound. Children raised in single-parent households are nearly five times more likely to live in poverty compared to those in married-parent homes 3. This increased poverty rate hurts childhood development, creating a cycle of dependence that perpetuates across generations.
We must rebuild the family structure to reclaim America’s freedom through local control and combat state tyranny. Family values and traditional roles support local resistance against centralized power. Strengthening the family unit can reduce dependence on government programs and create a buffer against state overreach.
An action plan to rebuild the family should promote marriage, encourage childbearing within stable relationships, and support policies that incentivize strong family ties. This includes reforming welfare programs that inadvertently discourage marriage and penalize two-parent households. By rejecting the welfare state’s chains of dependence, families can become more self-reliant and better equipped to resist government control.
Building strong communities to resist tyranny starts with the family. As we strengthen non-state institutions to crush federal overreach, the family must be at the forefront of our efforts. We hope to reclaim our freedom and push back against the state’s encroaching power by restoring the family as the first line of defense.
Churches and Local Institutions:
Centers of Independence
Historically, churches have served as rival powers to the state, providing moral guidance outside government control. This role has been crucial in building strong communities to resist tyranny and strengthening non-state institutions to crush federal overreach. However, the decline of church influence has become evident as the state attempts to replace God with government.
In the United States, the religious landscape has undergone significant changes. The percentage of American adults identifying as Christians has dropped from 77% to 65% over the past decade 4 [22]. Meanwhile, the religiously unaffiliated share of the population has risen to 26%, up from 17% in 2009 4 [23]. This shift has led to a decrease in regular churchgoing, with only 31% of Americans attending religious services at least once a week, down from 37% in 2009 4.
Despite this decline, churches and local institutions remain vital centers of independence. They serve as social infrastructure institutions that provide meeting grounds, modeling, mentoring, and a sense of purpose by allowing connections to develop 5. These organizations can actively engage with community members, fostering an ecosystem of relationships that creates business opportunities to become thought leaders and encourage value-based organizational cultures 5.
Local communities and mutual aid networks are essential in building alternatives to government dependence. Small businesses, which make up 99.9% of all companies in the U.S. and employ millions of people, play a crucial role in advancing community resilience 6. Programs like the Small Business Readiness For Resiliency Program (R4R) empower small business owners to proactively address disaster risks and prepare for unexpected events 6.
Small businesses can better withstand and recover from disasters by investing in resilience and readiness, ultimately strengthening communities 6 [24]. This approach aligns with building national institutions to crush state tyranny and reclaim America’s freedom through local control.
The Role of Education: Taking Back Our Minds
Public Schools as Tools of State Control:
The rise of public education as a tool for cultural uniformity and state indoctrination. The real agenda of public schools is to Create obedient citizens who rely on the state for answers.
The American public education system, once hailed as a beacon of progress, has become a tool for state control and indoctrination. The rise of public schools has led to a system prioritizing cultural uniformity over individual thought and critical thinking. This shift has resulted in a generation of students increasingly dependent on the state for answers and guidance.
Studies have shown that in over half of classroom observations, student learning was centered around the two lowest levels of thinking: remembering (25%) and understanding (32%) 7. This focus on rote memorization and basic comprehension must cultivate the critical thinking skills necessary for independence and self-reliance [25].
The real agenda of public schools has become clear: to create obedient citizens who rely on the state for solutions rather than developing their problem-solving abilities. This approach has led to a decline in educational quality, with only 31% of Americans attending religious services at least once a week, down from 37% in 2009 4. This erosion of independent institutions has left a void that the state eagerly fills, further expanding its reach into people’s lives.
Private Education and Homeschooling:
We must regain control of education through private schooling, homeschooling, and community-based learning. Schools should teach critical thinking, independence, and self-reliance, not blind obedience to the state.
To reclaim America’s freedom through local control and crush state tyranny, we must regain control of education through alternative methods such as private schooling, homeschooling, and community-based learning. These approaches offer the flexibility and independence to foster critical thinking and self-reliance.
Homeschooling, in particular, has shown promising results. Studies have consistently demonstrated that structured homeschooled students outperform their public schooled peers in every area 8. This success can be attributed to the personalized attention and tailored homeschool curriculum [26].
By embracing these alternative educational models, we can create a generation of independent thinkers capable of analyzing and solving their problems. Schools should focus on teaching critical thinking, independence, and self-reliance rather than promoting blind obedience to the state. This approach aligns with building national institutions to crush state tyranny and reclaim America’s freedom through local control.
Building Private, Independent Economies
The collusion between big business and government has become increasingly apparent, threatening the freedom and prosperity of ordinary citizens. This unholy alliance has led to a quasi-fascist system where the common good is subordinated to the private interests of corporations through their intimate relationship with the state 9. To reclaim America’s freedom through local control and crush state tyranny, we must focus on building and supporting local economies that can create resilience against the state’s power.
Corporate America’s Collusion with the State:
The government has co-opted big businesses to enforce its will. We need independent, local businesses that serve the people, not the regime.
The danger posed by the increasing ability of governments and large corporations to collude threatens everyone’s freedom equally 10. This collusion has displaced tens of thousands of locally owned and independent businesses as large retail chains have grown in number, consolidated, and expanded their market share 11. To counter this trend, we must support and strengthen local businesses that serve the people rather than the regime.
Local Economies as Resistance:
Building and supporting local economies can create resilience against the state’s control.
Building strong communities to resist tyranny starts with fostering local economies. Locally owned businesses play a central role in healthy communities [27]. They are among the best engines that cities and towns have for advancing economic opportunity and building resilient places 12 [27]. These businesses recycle much of their revenue into the local economy, enriching the whole community 11. By supporting local economies, we can create a foundation for sustainable job growth and build durable regional economies throughout the United States 13 [28].
To strengthen non-state institutions and crush federal overreach, we must embrace strategies that direct economic gains to community members. This includes prioritizing industries that offer good jobs to people without college degrees and tailoring economic development strategies to local needs 14. Building a resilient workforce that can better shift between jobs or industries when their core employment is threatened can create a buffer against state control and economic disruptions 15 [29].
Mutual Aid Networks:
The Power of Community
The state thrives on making individuals dependent on its systems. Still, we can break free from these chains by organizing mutual aid networks that support each other without government intervention. These networks are crucial in building national institutions to crush state tyranny and reclaim America’s freedom through local control. Mutual aid works by asking members to organize and pool resources to meet a community’s most basic needs, putting agency and self-sufficiency back in the hands of the people 16.
Throughout history, communities have engaged in collective care to survive centuries of oppressive, discriminatory practices and systemic failures. Communities of color, queer and trans communities, and immigrant groups have created informal systems of support and collective care for generations 17 [30]. These networks make life survivable and build movements that undergird significant social change.
One remarkable example of a thriving community outside state control is the ancient city of Cahokia. At its peak around 1100-1150 A.D., this settlement in modern-day Illinois had a population of 20,000 18. Cahokia was a carefully planned urban center with sophisticated infrastructure, including a network of mounds, plazas, and residential areas. This demonstrates that communities can flourish and organize complex societies without relying on centralized state power.
Recently, mutual aid has played a crucial role during crises. During the COVID-19 pandemic, many groups emerged to provide essential support, such as picking up medicine for neighbors, sewing masks, and sharing food 17. These efforts showcase how local organizations can serve as a shield from big government and foster a sense of community resilience.
Conclusion:
Taking Action Now
The fight against state tyranny requires more than words—it demands action through solid local institutions. By rebuilding families, supporting independent churches, and fostering local businesses, we can create a shield against government overreach. Private education and mutual aid networks further strengthen our communities, allowing us to reclaim control over our lives and values.
The path forward is clear – we must take charge locally to decentralize power away from federal control. By getting involved in local government and building self-reliant communities, we can become the organized, independent people the global elites fear most. The time for action is now – rise up, take control, and defend your freedoms before it’s too late. Our strength lies in unity and self-reliance at the grassroots level.
References
[1] – https://freemethodistconversations.com/relationship-between-church-and-state/
[2] – https://marripedia.org/effects_of_welfare_on_families
[3] – https://www.nationalaffairs.com/publications/detail/marriage-parenthood-and-public-policy
[5] – https://www.thepolicycircle.org/minibrief/business-owners-guide-to-civic-engagement/
[9] – https://distributistreview.com/archive/end-corporate-government-collusion
[12] – https://ilsr.org/articles/why-care-about-independent-locally-owned-businesses/
[16] – https://calmatters.org/california-divide/2020/10/california-mutual-aid-networks-pandemic-relief/
[18] – https://www.history.com/news/native-american-cahokia-chaco-canyon
[19] – The role of Health I.T. workers in decreasing burnout | Abra. https://www.abra.io/blog/the-role-of-health-it-workers-in-decreasing-burnout
[20] – Effects of Single Parents on Financial Stability [Marripedia]. https://marripedia.org/effects.of.single.parents.on.financial.stability
[21] – Marriage, Parenthood, and Public Policy | National Affairs. https://www.nationalaffairs.com/publications/detail/marriage-parenthood-and-public-policy
[22] – Pew Survey Finds More Religiously Unaffiliated, Less Christians in US | TIME. https://time.com/3855277/american-christianity-poll-nones/
[23] – Bessette Pitney Text: Christians Down, Nones Up. http://www.bessettepitney.net/2019/10/christians-down-nones-up.html
[24] – Building Community Resilience | Small Business Disaster Recovery. https://smallbusinessdrs.com/community-resilience-building-partnerships-for-small-business-disaster-recovery/
[25] – The relevance of popular English language fiction to Black adult readers in libraries affiliated with the KwaZulu-Natal Provincial Library Services. https://ukzn-dspace.ukzn.ac.za/handle/10413/6003
[26] – Fully Renovated Rental Homes Released at Bergen County’s Saddle Brook Apartments. https://cahnroundup.com/2015/02/09/fully-renovated-rental-homes-released-at-bergen-countys-saddle-brook-apartments/
[27] – Support Local – Growing Up in Santa Cruz. https://growingupsc.com/support-local/
[28] – (2021). United States: Gov. Beshear: More than $600,000 in Federal Funding to Improve Water Infrastructure in Earlington. MENA Report, (),.
[29] – Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS) Content Guidelines: Recommendations for Creating an Impactful CEDS | U.S. Economic Development Administration. https://www.eda.gov/archives/2021/ceds/content/economic-resilience.htm
[30] – Series on the Language of Community Justice: Part 1 – Minnesota Coalition Against Sexual Assault. https://mncasa.org/news/series-on-the-language-of-community-justice-part-1/
[31] – https://www.infowars.com/posts/why-its-not-enough-to-hate-the-state
[32] – https://mises.org/mises-wire/why-its-not-enough-hate-state
[33] – https://mises.org/events/living-free-unfree-world
[34] – https://mises.org/podcasts/radio-rothbard/beat-state-we-must-replace-it
[35] – https://mises.org/mises-daily/ralph-raico-authentic-liberalism
[36] – https://mises.org/mises-wire/there-no-conflict-between-classical-liberalism-and-religion
[37] – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A8geZLz755I&t=1074s
[38] – https://oyc.yale.edu/history/hist-210/lecture-11
[39] – https://web.stanford.edu/~avner/Greif_Papers/2006%20AER%20Families%20and%20Corporations.pdf
[40] – https://mises.org/mises-wire/how-rivalry-between-church-and-state-made-europe-more-wealthy-and-free
[41] – https://www.jstor.org/stable/20718302
[43] – https://www.google.com/books/edition/The_Age_of_Capital/srKOEAAAQBAJ?hl=en
[44] – https://mises.org/mises-daily/bye-bye-bismarck
[45] – https://www.amazon.com/Public-vs-Private-History-America/dp/0190644575/?tag=misesinsti-20
[46] – https://mises.org/mises-wire/conceived-liberty-medieval-communes-europe
[47] – https://mises.org/wire/hanseatic-league-empire-commerce
[48] – https://www.jstor.org/stable/24544896
[50] – https://mises.org/wire/how-world-embraced-nationalism-and-why-its-not-going-away-soon
[51] – https://www.gutenberg.org/files/8690/8690-h/8690-h.htm#link2HCH0001
[52] – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zV56j8NqwoE
Critical Thinking Dispatch 
Leave a comment