This essay by Miles Mathis, first published on January 14, 2020, argues that the author’s self-identification as a “liberal” causes confusion among readers who agree with him on many points but consider themselves “conservatives.” Mathis posits that the distinction lies in his historical perspective, drawing definitions from texts predating current political discourse. He explains that historically, conservatives sought to maintain the status quo, while liberals advocated for reforms and greater fairness.
Mathis controversially claims the Founding Fathers were not liberal but “fascists” who established the United States as an occupied territory, using liberal rhetoric to deceive the populace into believing in democracy and progress. He contends that modern political labels have been deliberately distorted by a ruling class, which he identifies as comprised of wealthy families like the Rockefellers, Rothschilds, Gates, Bushes, Kennedys, Vanderbilts, Oppenheimers, Cohens, Hoffmans, Astors, Schiffs, Warburgs, Bacons, Soros, and Kochs. These families, according to Mathis, manipulate both sides of political debates to maintain their hegemony and wealth.
He asserts that issues like “trannies” and “mixed bathrooms” are not products of genuine liberalism but are promoted by government agents and “cloaked fascists” to discredit the left and liberalism itself. This tactic, he claims, was also used against the hippie movement of the 1960s to justify the Vietnam War and continues through media manipulation, with figures like Rush Limbaugh and Sean Hannity playing roles in “blackwashing” progressive ideas. Similarly, the environmental movement, exemplified by Earth Day and figures like Maurice Strong and Al Gore, is presented as having been hijacked by wealthy interests for profit and control, rather than genuine environmental concern.
Mathis concludes by urging readers to reject these manufactured political divisions and to recognize that true liberalism, in his definition, is opposition to the current conservative ruling class. He believes his readers have been “flipped” by government propaganda and that his role is to help them “unflip” themselves by understanding the true meaning of liberalism and identifying their real allies and enemies, regardless of current political labels. He emphasizes the importance of telling the truth to build genuine, lasting alliances.