SouthernWorldwide.com – In a recent appearance at the University of Chicago’s Institute of Politics, former Obama advisor David Axelrod interviewed Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, a potential Democratic presidential candidate. During the interview, Ocasio-Cortez made a statement that has drawn significant criticism and highlighted a perceived ignorance of American history.
She claimed, “The American Revolution was against the billionaires of their time, and we are declaring independence from such an extreme marriage of wealth and the state…” This assertion has been widely interpreted as a misrepresentation of the historical context and motivations behind the American Revolution.
Many believe that if the Founding Fathers were alive today, they would likely advise Ocasio-Cortez to “crack a history book” and perhaps reconsider her educational investments, given the perceived inaccuracies in her statement.
The possibility of Ocasio-Cortez becoming the Democratic nominee for President in 2028 is a serious consideration for many. Her ambition to fundamentally change the country was evident in her own words, as reported by The Hill: “My ambition is to change this country.”
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For Republicans and those who value the principles of liberty and freedom established by the Founding Fathers, Ocasio-Cortez’s ambition warrants serious attention. She indicated during the interview that her political decisions are guided by her observation of the country’s conditions, stating, “I make decisions by waking up in the morning, looking out the window and observing the conditions of this country and saying, ‘What move or what decision can I make today that is going to get us closer to that future, stronger, faster, better than yesterday?’”
This approach could be interpreted by some as a strategy to dismantle existing structures and figures to enhance her own political power. Like many on the far left, Ocasio-Cortez has repeatedly suggested that the Founding Fathers should be vilified and canceled to advance an agenda that aims to replace the nation’s current system with socialism and communism.
As the nation approaches the 250th anniversary of its founding, a time to reflect on the genius, courage, and sacrifice of the men who created it, there is a growing concern about the survival of the Republic envisioned by the Founding Fathers if Ocasio-Cortez and her allies continue to push their ideology across all levels of government.
This concern was a primary motivation for writing the book “The 56 – Liberty Lessons from those who risked all to sign The Declaration of Independence.” The book aims to defend the legacy of these men and American history from what the author perceives as attempts by the far left to undermine the nation from within.
Ocasio-Cortez’s assertion that the American Revolution was against “the billionaires of their time” has led many to believe she is ignorant of the primary causes of the revolution. The actual historical reasons were a rebellion against the British government due to unfair taxation without representation and oppressive, totalitarian control.
U.S. Senator Mike Lee (R-Utah) responded to Ocasio-Cortez’s claim by stating, “No, AOC, the American Revolution was NOT ‘against the billionaires of their time.’ It was against a large, distant, overly intrusive government that recognized no limits over its own authority to tax, regulate, and eat out the substance of the citizens it claimed to serve.”
U.S. Senator Ted Cruz (R-Texas) echoed this sentiment, remarking, “If a 9th grader writes this on her history test, she gets an F. It was literally a revolution against oppressive GOVERNMENT…the very thing @aoc wants to inflict on all of us. And the Revolution was financed by American free enterprise…the billionaires’ of that time.”
Cruz’s point is valid; many of the signers of The Declaration of Independence would likely be considered “billionaires” by today’s standards, a fact that Ocasio-Cortez may have overlooked.
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However, there is also a perspective that the Founding Fathers might caution us by asking, “What if Rep. Ocasio actually knows that history but, along with her far left collaborators in the media, academia, and in the private sector is simply using yet another platform to rewrite American history to further her socialist and communist seeking agenda?”
It has been argued that over the past five decades, the left and far left have gained significant control over key national platforms, including the media, academia, entertainment, science, and medicine.
This control grants them immense power. The argument suggests that Ocasio-Cortez understands that repeated dissemination of a falsehood, without correction from these influential platforms, can be accepted as truth by millions of Americans.
The question remains whether Representative Ocasio-Cortez is genuinely unaware of American history or is strategically and persistently attempting to rewrite it. As we ponder this crucial question, Benjamin Franklin’s words from 1787 serve as a powerful reminder: “A Republic, if you can keep it.”
There is a strong belief that the far left is actively working to dismantle the “Republic” from within, and a key part of this effort involves discrediting the Founding Fathers and altering historical narratives.
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As the nation marks the 250th anniversary of its establishment, it is vital to recognize that if these efforts succeed, the “Republic” may not endure for another twenty-five years. Therefore, all who believe in the vision of the Founding Fathers are urged to unite and actively work to “keep it.”
