Amidst Independence Day celebrations, Rebekah Koffler, author of "Putin's Playbook," raises concerns about the erosion of American independence, drawing parallels to her childhood in Soviet Russia. She warns that Big Government, Big Tech, and Big Media are encroaching on our freedoms, shaping our thoughts and limiting our choices.
As the fireworks fade and the festivities subside, it is time for sober reflection on the true meaning of independence. While Independence Day commemorates the Declaration of Independence from Great Britain, for immigrants like me, the word "independence" carries a profound significance that extends far beyond the separation from the Old World.
Growing up in Soviet Russia, I witnessed firsthand the suffocating control of the Communist state. Every aspect of life was meticulously scripted by the Communist Party, leaving little room for individuality or deviation. Housing, education, employment, and even what one could say in public were dictated by the government.
America's Slippery Slope: The Erosion of Independence and the Rise of Soviet-Style Totalitarianism
This pervasive control fostered a society where dependence on the state was a necessity. From cradle to grave, citizens were taken care of, but at a steep price: the loss of their independence.
When I arrived in America, I was struck by the palpable sense of freedom and independence. Americans were free to chart their own course, to think and speak their minds, and to work towards their aspirations without government interference.
America's Slippery Slope: The Erosion of Independence and the Rise of Soviet-Style Totalitarianism
However, in recent years, I have observed an alarming erosion of this cherished independence. Big Government, Big Tech, and Big Media have been steadily encroaching on our fundamental rights, shaping our lives in ways reminiscent of the Soviet Union.
Just as in the USSR, the ruling elites in America now dictate our choices. They tell us what cars to drive, what food to eat, and even what to think. Conservative voices are silenced while leftist narratives are amplified, stifling the free exchange of ideas.
America's Slippery Slope: The Erosion of Independence and the Rise of Soviet-Style Totalitarianism
The erosion of independence is particularly evident in the current political climate. Some media outlets are openly calling for a replacement of President Biden, demonstrating a blatant disregard for the electoral process.
As the presidential election approaches, we must question whether we are willing to surrender our independence to the whims of the ruling class. America stands on the precipice of becoming a Soviet-style state where the government dictates every aspect of our lives.
America's Slippery Slope: The Erosion of Independence and the Rise of Soviet-Style Totalitarianism
The time has come for Americans to take a deep breath and reflect on the values that have made this nation great. Will we allow the slow decline of our independence, or will we fight to preserve the freedoms that define us as Americans?
The choice is ours, but it must be made now, before it is too late.
America's Slippery Slope: The Erosion of Independence and the Rise of Soviet-Style Totalitarianism
