You’re not Free. You’re Ruled.

Feb 11, 2026

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The foundation of the American revolution was a question of WHO IS IN CHARGE: government, or the people? This is the story of the real root cause of the clash with the British. Once we’re done, you’ll see – This isn’t a “land of the free” – because government won

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