Reposted with permission from npmusa.substack.com
For too long, the American people have been ignored, dismissed, and betrayed by the very leaders sworn to serve them. The social and political elites who dominate Washington, Wall Street, and the corporate boardrooms have systematically sold out the interests of our nation for their personal gain. While they thrive on the spoils of unchecked corporate profits and foreign entanglements, the American middle class—the backbone of our society—has been hollowed out, leaving working families struggling to survive in a nation they no longer recognize.
This is not a coincidence, nor is it the result of abstract economic forces beyond anyone’s control. The steady decline of the middle class is a deliberate and calculated weapon, wielded by an entrenched elite to erode our power, silence our dissent, and ensure their dominance remains unchallenged. And when we, the people, dare to speak out, they label us extremists, terrorists, and threats to their version of “democracy.”
It’s time to call this what it is: an orchestrated betrayal of the American Dream. It’s time for a populist movement to rise, one that puts the needs of the people above corporate greed and foreign interests. It’s time for the forgotten majority to reclaim their voice and their power.
The Engineered Decline of the Middle Class
For decades, the middle class was the cornerstone of American prosperity. It was where dreams were built, families thrived, and communities flourished. But today, that cornerstone is cracking under the weight of relentless exploitation. Wages have stagnated, while the cost of living soars. Affordable housing is a distant memory for millions, and basic necessities like healthcare and education are priced as luxuries. Meanwhile, the elites tell us to tighten our belts, as they expand their wealth beyond comprehension.
This is not an accident—it is a strategy. A strong middle class represents independence, resilience, and a check on concentrated power. By undermining it, the elites strip the people of their ability to resist, to organize, and to demand accountability. When you’re too busy working three jobs to pay rent, or too scared to speak up for fear of losing what little you have, resistance becomes nearly impossible.
Look around you. Once-thriving towns are now shadows of their former selves, gutted by the offshoring of jobs and the collapse of local industries. Families are forced to choose between heating their homes and feeding their children. Record numbers of Americans rely on food banks—not because they’re unwilling to work, but because even full-time jobs no longer provide enough to live.
This is economic warfare. The goal is clear: to reduce the American people to a state of dependency and desperation, ensuring we’re too weak to challenge the status quo.
A Government That Serves Themselves, Not Us
While the middle class crumbles, our leaders do little more than offer empty platitudes. Worse, they actively work against the interests of the American people. Billions of taxpayer dollars are sent overseas to fund wars and prop up foreign regimes, while our own communities lack basic infrastructure and resources. Corporate lobbyists write the laws that shape our economy, ensuring that the wealthiest among us continue to profit at the expense of everyone else.
And when we demand better, when we dare to insist that our government represent us, we are met with hostility and disdain. Parents attending school board meetings to protect their children are labeled domestic terrorists. Workers protesting for fair wages are dismissed as radicals. Populist movements seeking to restore power to the people are smeared as dangerous threats to democracy.
This is not the behavior of a government that respects its citizens. This is the behavior of an elite class that views the people as a problem to be managed, not a constituency to be served.
Corporate Greed and Foreign Agendas: The Twin Pillars of Betrayal
At the heart of this betrayal are two driving forces: corporate greed and foreign agendas. Corporations, unmoored from any sense of national loyalty, prioritize profit above all else. They close factories in American towns to open sweatshops overseas. They lobby for policies that maximize shareholder returns while gutting workers’ rights and environmental protections. They poison our land and water, then pass the cleanup bill to taxpayers.
Meanwhile, our leaders are more concerned with maintaining their global alliances than addressing the crises at home. They send billions to foreign governments, fund endless wars, and pursue ideological crusades abroad—all while neglecting the needs of their own people. These foreign entanglements serve the interests of the elite, not the nation. And the American people are left footing the bill, both in dollars and in lives.
A Culture of Silence and Subjugation
The decline of the middle class is not just about economics—it’s about control. A financially insecure population is easier to manipulate. It’s harder to protest when your livelihood is on the line. It’s harder to organize when you’re drowning in debt. And it’s harder to demand justice when you’re too busy fighting just to survive.
But economic hardship is only part of the equation. The elites also seek to divide us culturally and socially. They pit us against each other along lines of race, gender, and ideology, ensuring we fight amongst ourselves rather than uniting against our common oppressors. They use the media to stoke division and fear, creating a culture of suspicion and hostility. This is not accidental—it is by design.
The Time for Action Is Now
This is a critical moment in our nation’s history. The decline of the middle class is not inevitable, but reversing it will require bold and decisive action. It will require the courage to stand up to the elites who have betrayed us, and the unity to demand a government that serves its people—not corporations, not foreign powers, but us.
The National Populist Movement is more than a political ideology—it is a call to arms for every American who has felt the sting of betrayal, the frustration of being ignored, and the burning desire for change. It is a movement rooted in the belief that power belongs to the people, and that the people deserve a voice in the decisions that shape their lives.
We must demand policies that prioritize American families over corporate profits. We must fight for fair wages, affordable housing, and a return to economic independence. We must reject the divisive narratives peddled by the elites and recognize that our strength lies in unity.
This is not just about reclaiming the middle class—it is about reclaiming our nation’s soul. It is about building a future where every American, regardless of background or circumstance, has the opportunity to thrive.
Join the Movement
The time for complacency is over. We cannot afford to wait for someone else to save us. The power to change our nation lies in our hands, but it will require courage, commitment, and action.
Talk to your neighbors. Organize in your communities. Support candidates and initiatives that prioritize the needs of the people. Hold your leaders accountable. Refuse to be silenced.
This is our moment to rise. This is our chance to build an America that works for its people—not its elites. Together, we can create a nation where the middle class is not a relic of the past, but the foundation of a thriving future.
The fight will not be easy, but it is a fight worth waging. For our families. For our communities. For our country. Join us, and let’s take back what is ours. The future belongs to the people—if we are willing to claim it.