Let’s play a game: Let’s pretend Elon Musk decided he’s done tweeting about the collapse of civilization and actually wants to do something about it NOW. Not with another AI chatbot or Martian colony (although, yes please, Mars sounds fab, save me a seat!), but with the boldest move since 1776:
Fifty mini-revolutions.
Not with guns, but ideas. Not by tearing it down, but by building new from the inside out. A decentralized “America First” political movement—state by sovereign state. Think: New Hampshire First; Texas First; California First (I know, lol, but maybe, they have CALExit, at least); [Insert-Your-State-Here First].
A national framework, sure—but with all the real action happening locally. It’s federalism on fire. Nullify federal overreach. Defend local autonomy. Restore the American experiment, one state at a time. And yes, leverage existing Libertarian Party networks, because guess what? We’re already here, we’ve already been doing the work, and we’re ready. At least here in New Hampshire, we are, where thousands of libertarians have quietly been building the freest state in the nation.
Strategy (aka How to Build the Decentralized Death Star of Freedom)
1. Launch “America First” as a Real Platform
But make it sexy: A bold new brand that says, “We’re done asking permission.” Mission: State sovereignty. Individual liberty. Resistance to the bureaucratic Borg. Each state chapter gets to tailor their rebellion—but we’re rowing in the same direction.
2. Tap into the Libertarian Network
We already have state-level LP structures filled with battle-scarred activists, candidates, and visionaries who’ve been fighting the feds since before it was cool. Throw in some training, tech, and treasure, and you’ve got an army of Gandalf-meets-Gadsden flaggers ready to roll.
3. Launch State-Level “First” Orgs
Each state gets its own “First” crew. They decide how best to tell the feds to kick rocks: maybe it’s nullifying ATF overreach in Wyoming, or telling the DEA to take a hike in Colorado. Customize the rebellion to the terrain. That’s how you win. Or… throw everything at them all at once? Overwhelm a sinking ship.
4. Musk, Meet Meaning
Use X, your media gravity, and, yes, your stacks of cash to amplify the mission. Want to be a hero? Be the guy who finally turned the tide against the federal Leviathan. Build the tech stack. Build the culture. Build the tools of resistance and principle. But let’s do it right: Decentralized. Restore the laboratories of freedom, federalism, states’ rights, and each state’s right to “try novel social and economic experiments without risk to the rest of the country.”
5. Nullification as a Legal and Political Sword
Draft model laws. Elect liberty-first candidates. Defund federal parasites (or primary them). Say no—loudly and often. From the EPA to the FBI to the Dept. of Ed, the alphabet soup is expired. It’s time to put the garbage out.
Why This Works (aka The Pros)
- Decentralized = Durable Power to the people, not the swamp. The Tenth Amendment was never repealed, just ignored. Let’s dust it off.
- LP Infrastructure Exists It’s not perfect (see: internal drama), but it’s functional. And has a structure to leverage.
- Localism Wins Hearts Talk to Texans about guns. Talk to Vermonters about hemp. Tailor your nullification, win your battles.
- There’s Precedent Kentucky and Virginia Resolutions. Cannabis nullification. Sanctuary cities. Real history, real results.
Real Talk (aka The Cons)
- Legal Knife Fights Incoming The feds sue. That’s their move. But each suit spreads the message and shifts the Overton window. Lawfare is just part of the terrain.
- The “Extremist” Label Will Come The regime will call it sedition. The media will freak. That means it’s working. (Ask me how I know. :))
- LP Drama Llamas The party isn’t perfect. But it’s real, and it’s already decentralized. Pick your battles, build what works, skip what doesn’t.
- Federal Bribes Will Be Threatened Highways. Education. Healthcare. The feds will say, “Play our game or lose your funding.” It’s extortion. Don’t blink. (Also, it’s funded by fiat debt, so is it even real money?)
- Elon’s Polarizing You’ll gain some, you’ll lose some. But if you stay focused on the principles—freedom, decentralization, unity—you can keep the tent big enough for liberty-curious moderates, disaffected independents, and fed-up lefties. Scoop up the antiwar folks, the vaccine harmed folks, the middle class.
Implementation Blueprint
- Pilot in Friendly States Start in NH because of the Free State Project—and Texas and Florida, where liberty already has deeper roots.
- Lawyer Up Wisely Use constitutional experts to craft watertight nullification bills. Avoid unnecessary losses.
- Narrative Framing Matters This isn’t about tearing down. It’s about building something better. Localism. Accountability. Dignity. Freedom. Decentralization. Unity.
- Coalitions Win Wars Gun rights groups, homeschoolers, crypto bros, permaculturists, antiwar veterans—we’re all fighting the same creepy Uncle Sam. Unite. (We have done this successfully in the Free State of New Hampshire.)
The Punchline
A decentralized “America First” movement could be the greatest political innovation of our time—if we get it right.
Don’t centralize the rebellion. Don’t wait for DC to change. [<—YOU ARE HERE] Don’t ask permission to be free.
Just start building.
And Elon? If you’re reading this? Let’s go! I’m standing by to help!