You might have heard that there are three things you should never discuss at the dinner table: money, religion, and politics. If you've ever been in a heated political discussion with your uncle over Thanksgiving turkey (or steak if your family is based), you know why. Money, religion, and politics are controversial topics. They don't mix well with social life. So we put them in boxes. There's a time for money, religion, and politics; there's a time to leave them be.

That's how it used to be. We used to have a sense of decency. We all wanted what's best for the country. We just had different visions for how to get there. And we could put politics aside and still enjoy our lives. 

The Elites Play To Win 

The radical left knew that most people would never support their unpopular agenda. So they played the long game, taking over institutions and accumulating wealth to get their way without needing the government. That's why we often talk about the left and the elites interchangeably. In many cases, they are one in the same. 

The radical left doesn't let their political beliefs be. For them, it's a way of life. It's the lens they use to view the world. And it bleeds into every aspect of their lives. As the elites use their power to mainstream radical leftism, it's become impossible to avoid. Over time, the lines between our institutions have been blurred. Doesn't it feel like you can never escape politics? The left will get you fired, debanked, and sued for millions of dollars for having the wrong opinions. Whether you want to admit it or not, they're at war with you. 

This is a new reality. It's only going to get worse. 

What are you going to do about it? 

Stop Yelling At The TV 

It starts by recognizing that we need to take action. We want to think that there's someone else out there who's more qualified, more engaged, and has more time than we do who can solve these problems for us. We want to avoid having to do anything controversial. We don't want to offend anyone. And we want to maintain our routine the same.

But what about when there IS no one else? We've been watching the left run our country into the ground, and all we do about it is yell at the TV and angrily post on Facebook. What if we're the hero we've been waiting for? The mantle has fallen to us—everyday Main Streeters.

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Beat Them At Their Game 

The elites want to make it ugly, so let's make it ugly. They've made it a lifestyle, so let's make it a lifestyle. It's time to take action. 

We're not talking about going to the polls every two years and calling your representatives. How well has that been working out for us? Most politicians on either side are bought out by the elites via lobbyists and corporate PACs. So when we try to run serious America First candidates like Joe Kent in Washington State's third district, the system comes down against them. And even when we get our candidates elected, there are too many hurdles to getting anything done. 

Let's stop waiting for politicians to fix our problems. This is war.

That's why we encourage Main Streeters to take unorthodox steps to tip the balance of power back in our favor. Especially with your finances. Show up at shareholder meetings. Submit shareholder proposals. Vote your shares. Call your pension fund manager. Shift your investments away from Blackrock and Vanguard. Reduce your spending at companies like Amazon and Nike. Reduce—or eliminate—your time on platforms like Facebook and Google that are engaged in the left's destruction of America. 

Your Money Is Your Voice 

It's doubtful we'll put any of those companies out of business. That's not the point. The point is your money is your voice. Think of it as a second vote (check out this amazing organization 2ndvote, which teaches you how to use your money to express your voice). It's just another way to express your opinion.

On the surface, isn't money just for buying things? That's one purpose. But when you buy something, you are also making a statement. For example, if you buy a shirt for $20, you are publicly declaring that you believe it is worth $20, or else you wouldn't buy it. That's why we always follow money. Businesses like Coca-Cola and Chipotle succeed because people have publicly declared that they think the business' products are worth the price. If they make decisions we don't like, we can band together and express our voices by refusing to give them our money.

Another form of people banding together to make their voices heard is protesting. We've all heard the stories of Martin Luther King Jr. and Gandhi harnessing the power of the masses and protesting their way to change. What makes these protests so successful?

Well, let's think about it: have you ever seen a picture of a Civil Rights march with only ten people attending? Of course not! That would defeat the point. What makes a protest work is thousands of people banding together to express their voices. 

It's the same way when we express our voices using our money. But one person can't do it alone. That's where you come in. Join the growing movement of Main Streeters fighting fire with fire and using every tool to express their voice. 

Here's the best part. It's easier to influence companies with our money than to organize a massive protest. For example, engine No. 1 is a left-wing activist hedge fund that got two of its nominees elected to the board of ExxonMobil. Yet, they only owned 0.2% of Exxon! Because when companies take even a small hit to the bottom line, they freak out.

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You might think making your voice heard won’t make a difference. You might think that even if you stop buying Nike shoes, it will not make a difference because everyone else will. But here's the truth. When Main Streeters band together to make our voices heard, we get stuff done.

Here are a few examples: 

Disney Goes Woke and Goes Broke 

Going to the movies over the last few years has been almost impossible without being bombarded by woke messages. It's hard to enjoy movies when they constantly cram political messages down your throat. No one has been worse than Disney.

Whether Pixar, Marvel, or Star Wars, Disney has been running beloved brands into the ground with radical left-wing messages. But Main Streeters are putting their money where their mouth is and telling Disney that enough is enough. As a result, the studio has been on an incredible tear of box office flops, including Lightyear and Strange World. Meanwhile, many families have canceled their subscriptions to Disney+ over the company's woke statements. And now the company is hurting. It’s begun laying off employees and limiting travel, and its CEO got fired. Plus, their stock price has fallen over 40% in 2022 YTD. That's what it looks like when Main Streeters say enough is enough.

Paypal Suspends Censorship Campaign

In October 2022, Paypal announced they would start fining users $2,500 for "spreading misinformation," a.k.a. "saying things the elites don't like." It's one of the most disgusting attempts yet to use corporate power to coerce Main Streeters. Fortunately, it was a colossal flop. After a widespread outcry, the company dropped plans to fine users. 

Facebook Is Bleeding Users 

In our article "The Attention Economy Is Part Of The Greatest Wealth Transfer Ever," we covered why Facebook (Meta) is one of the most diabolical companies in the world. You can read it below: 

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3 months ago · Jeff Perlot and Luke Perlot

The good news is that we have been one of many sounding the alarm. Main Streeters are waking up. Over the last year, Facebook has been bleeding users, it laid off 13% of its employees, and its stock price is down 65% YTD. It's a great example of how we don't need to put a company out of business to make a difference. A few million people decided to delete their Facebook accounts, and now the whole company is in a tailspin. 

Main Streeters in China Score On The CCP

One of the most beautiful examples of Main Streeters making their voices heard is in China, where the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) maintains order with an iron fist. 

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10 months ago · Jeff Perlot and Luke Perlot

The CCP will make you disappear for speaking out. Yet despite the danger, tens of thousands of Chinese citizens took to the streets to protest another round of authoritarian "zero-COVID" policies. 

James Melville @JamesMelville

The mainstream media is now very keen to report on the anti-lockdown and anti vaccine passports protests in China. Shame they didn’t do this anywhere else. So here’s a quick reminder of what they previously failed to report.

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And it's working. The protests drew the attention of the entire world. And the CCP has been forced to drop many of its draconian COVID laws. We can’t understate how huge this is. The CCP is the second most powerful government in the world, and is rapidly becoming the first. It’s an authoritarian regime on a level we haven’t seen since Nazi Germany. And the party was forced to drop one of its trademark policies in a humiliating fashion for all the world to see. It’s a historic upset. That’s the global power of Main Street. 

How Will You Respond? 

The elites have declared war on Main Street. They're willing to make it ugly and use any means necessary. And they've left us with two options: smash or get smashed. We can't keep waiting for politicians to save us. 

That's why Main Streeters are using every tool they have to make their voices heard all around the world. Will you join the movement? 

This is the way. 

God bless and God bless America, 

-Jeff and Luke