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Who Really Runs the American Government?

Most people believe the U.S. government is run by elected officials—the president, Congress, and the courts. But if you take a closer look, it becomes clear that these are just front-facing figures while the real power lies elsewhere. The American government is not truly controlled by the people—it’s controlled by an unelected elite that dictates policy behind the scenes.

The Corporations & Banks

Money runs politics. Major corporations, Wall Street banks, and the Federal Reserve dictate economic policy, fund political campaigns, and control legislation through lobbying. Think about it: Why do billion-dollar companies donate millions to politicians? Because they expect favors in return—whether that’s tax breaks, deregulation, or government contracts.

The Federal Reserve, a private banking cartel, controls the U.S. money supply and can crash the economy at will. They create money out of thin air, loan it to the government at interest, and ensure perpetual debt for the nation. No president can challenge them without consequences.

2. The Intelligence Agencies

The CIA, NSA, and FBI wield massive power over government policy, public perception, and international affairs. These agencies don’t just gather intelligence—they manipulate narratives, stage coups, and influence elections. Look at history:

The CIA has toppled foreign governments that didn’t align with U.S. corporate and military interests.

Intelligence agencies have been caught spying on American citizens, despite constitutional protections.

Whistleblowers who expose government corruption are silenced, imprisoned, or forced into exile.

These agencies don’t answer to the people. They operate in the shadows and act as an unelected fourth branch of government.

3. The Military-Industrial Complex

Eisenhower warned about the military-industrial complex, but few listened. The Pentagon and defense contractors keep America in a constant state of war, ensuring that trillions flow into their pockets. Wars aren’t fought for "freedom"—they’re fought for profit, resources, and global control.

The U.S. spends more on the military than the next 10 countries combined, yet Americans still struggle with poverty and infrastructure collapse.

Endless wars in the Middle East enriched defense companies while leaving veterans homeless and broken.

Every administration, Democrat or Republican, continues the same pro-war policies because the military-industrial complex demands it.

4. The Media & Big Tech

Most people think they have access to unbiased news, but nearly every major media outlet is controlled by a handful of corporations with deep ties to intelligence agencies and billionaires.

The same talking points are repeated across CNN, Fox, MSNBC, and major newspapers, ensuring only one narrative dominates.

Social media giants control public discourse by censoring dissenting voices, banning accounts, and pushing government-approved messages.

Alternative viewpoints are labeled as "misinformation" to keep people from questioning the system.

When the media and tech platforms work together with the government, you don’t have free speech—you have controlled speech.

5. The Hidden Power Structure

Above all of these forces sits an elite class—the billionaires, secret societies, and dynastic families who control finance, politics, media, and global institutions. These groups operate across borders and hold far more power than any elected official.

The Council on Foreign Relations (CFR), Trilateral Commission, and Bilderberg Group set policies that affect the world.

Billionaire "philanthropists" fund organizations that push agendas disguised as humanitarian efforts.

The same families and institutions have controlled global power structures for centuries, ensuring that no true revolution occurs.

So, Who Runs America?

It’s not the people. It’s not the president. It’s not even Congress. It’s a network of bankers, intelligence agencies, corporations, and secret power brokers who dictate the direction of the country while keeping the illusion of democracy alive.

Elections may change the faces in Washington, but the agenda remains the same. The only way to break free is to wake up, expose the deception, and stop playing by their rules.

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You Are Going To Lose Your Public Lands

It is not an unknown that workers for public lands in the United States are often underpaid, undrestaffed, and overworked servants for the American people. A not insignificant number of Federal Lands staff is brought on each year at a $15-$19 hourly wage as seasonal employees. Organizations such as Grassroots Firefighters have been advocating for years for higher pay for wildland firefighters. These continued attacks on Federal employees are affecting the dedicated and self-sacrificing members of our public land management agencies. The people being impacted are-

Maintenance workers who work to keep our water systems functioning
Wildland Firefighters, who sacrifice at least half a year of their lives each year protecting public lands and homes from wildfire.
Search and Rescue personnel , who are there during the worst moments of some of our lives.
Trail Crew Members, who work tirelessly for low pay to keep our Public Lands open and accessible.
Seasonal employees in all fields, some of which have dedicated years of their lives working for the betterment of public lands. Some of which just got their first permanent job after years of laboring for little pay and no benefits.
and the list goes on…

At this point in time, job offers for seasonal and permanent staff in our National Parks, on our National Forests, and on BLM land have been rescinded, and probationary employees working in the fields listed above with the Forest Service have been unceremoniously fired by this administration. We can expect the same for NPS and BLM. I know for a fact that if things remain unchanged, many National Parks will not have the personnel needed to support Search and Rescue operations. Should any visitors become hurt or lost, there are many places where response could take hours to reach someone. It is not an unlikely assumption that people may die as a result of this.

It is not only Search and Rescue though that will be affected. Staff who clean and stock toilets have had their job offers rescinded. Park Rangers who man Visitor Centers have been told they do not have a position anymore. The admin personnel who make sure that these workers get paid, who purchase their vehicles, who make sure developement does not impose on resources, have all been affected. Water systems may be shut down due to lack of people testing or managing them. Law Enforcement Rangers who have spent nights out in the worst of conditions to bring home our loved ones have been told that they have not been working hard enough these past few years, that they are “low productivity”. Many of whom have left their homes and dedicated their lives to serving the people and protecting resources in National Parks and Forests across the country.

There has been no guidance yet given regarding bringing back traditional, seasonal staff or reissuing permanent job offers, but this attack on probationary employees makes it pretty clear that they have no plan to do so. If positions are reflown on USAJobs, it would likely take months to bring on staff. Desert parks and spaces that have a busy season in the Spring- such as the Grand Canyon, the Coconino outside of Sedona, or Arches National Park, will be closed or- if they are forced to remain open- will be significantly hurt.

But that's the point, right? Make the National Parks suffer. Make the National Forests suffer. Make the public mad that the bathrooms are not stocked, that the visitor centers are not open…. and make them more lukewarm to the idea of privatzing our Public Land.

Let me be perfectly clear. The excision of federal staff from National Parks and other public land agencies is not about saving money. Many of these positions are funded by FLREA- the fees collected from entrance stations and campgrounds. Most Backcountry and Preventative Search and Rescue, and some Law Enforcement positions are funded through a Cost Recovery process- or fees collected from backcountry permits. Many Forest Service trail crews are funded by money collected from commercial guide and outfitter revenue as well as other Forest use fees. If the point of this was to save money, then why were these positions cut? I do not think it is alarmist at this point in time to think that privatization of public lands is not the end goal with this administration.

So what can you do about this? Here is what I am asking. Make noise. Pushback. These are your lands. They belong to you! They belong to the people; they deserve to be managed and to be managed well! We the people deserve to have open trails. We deserve to have managed wildlife. We deserve to have clean streams and fresh water. We deserve to have fire managed, to have timber managed, to have archaeological resources protected. You, me, all of us deserve the most American thing about this Country- and it is on the verge of being ripped from your hands. Get mad! Don't let the profit margins and shareholders win. Volunteer your time, work for free, be vocal, donate what you can, call your congresspersons, have mercy on the lands and the Rangers that remain; I am begging you to do what you can to keep these lands open and free.

Franklin Roosevelt once stated, “There is nothing so American as our National Parks. The fundamental idea behind the parks is that the country belongs to the people, that it is in process of making for the enrichment of the lives of all of us” I have faith that the American people will stand up and fight for this most American right.

For anyone who may be feeling discouraged, I want to leave you all with one last quote that has been on my mind this week.

“The battle we have fought, and are still fighting for the forests is a part of the eternal conflict between right and wrong, and we cannot expect to see the end of it. ... So we must count on watching and striving for these trees, and should always be glad to find anything so surely good and noble to strive for.” -John Muir, considered the Father of the National Park system.

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Tristan Snell

@TristanSnell

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Elon Musk is NOT exposing fraud and cutting waste. He's deleting grants awarded to women and black people.

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Hundreds of thousands of federal workers are experiencing massive trauma - And yet there is silence

Right now there are hundreds of thousands of federal workers staring at the abyss, as an unprecedented wave of mass firings is sweeping through the federal workforce. Two and a half million workers—dedicated public servants—are either already dismissed or living in constant fear that they will be next. These are not just numbers. They are people with families, responsibilities, and years of service to their country.

Every day, I see colleagues grappling with the trauma of sudden job loss, stripped not just of their livelihoods but of their sense of purpose. Those who remain are paralyzed by uncertainty, waking up each morning wondering if today is the day their career ends. Families are suffering in silence, trying to hold things together while the world moves on as if nothing is happening.

What makes this even more painful is the silence—not just from the media but from society at large. Our struggles go unseen, our sacrifices unacknowledged. We dedicated our lives to serving the public, and now, in our darkest hour, we are left to navigate this storm alone.

To my fellow federal workers, I see you. I hear you. You are not alone in your fear, anger, or heartbreak. No matter what happens next, know that your service mattered, that you are valued, and that we stand together.

To those outside this crisis: pay attention. What is happening now will have consequences far beyond our jobs. The very institutions that keep society running are being gutted, and the human cost is real.

Silence should never be the response to injustice. It's time to acknowledge, to speak up, and to stand with those who have served.