A new book exposes the Left’s ruthless strategy to manufacture crises, weaponize chaos, and systematically dismantle America’s foundations, revealing their ultimate goal: To subjugate a free nation under a socialist regime while exploiting every weakness in the name of justice.
This from rairfoundation.com.
RAIR Foundation USA interviewed author and speaker James Simpson about his latest book, Manufactured Crisis: The War to End America, and the result was a deep look into the Left’s calculated use of crises to reshape America and the West, drawing on historical tactics and contemporary examples.
Simpson, a prominent voice in exposing the dangers of Marxism and communism, has dedicated his career to detailing how Leftist strategies are systematically dismantling the foundations of Western society.
Simpson discussed the core argument of his book, contending that:
[T]he political left deliberately creates or intensifies crises to gain and maintain power.
He explained:
They’ll create a crisis and then claim their solution is the answer.
Further:
This tactic has roots going back over a century, originating with the revolutionary strategies of Vladimir Lenin.
Simpson quoted Lenin’s approach:
Exaggerate and exacerbate existing crises, and if they don’t exist, create them.
And, of course, We the People know the Left recurringly misidentifies “crises” and consequently applies “solutions” that are worse than useless because they bring about additional problems.
Simpson pointed to a notable example of this strategy: The work of Richard Cloward and Frances Fox Piven, two Columbia University professors in the 1960s. They developed what Simpson describes as a “crisis strategy,” explicitly designed to overload public welfare systems.
By encouraging mass participation in welfare programs, the goal was to overwhelm the system, leading to its collapse and forcing the implementation of radical socialist reforms.
To support his point, Simpson cited a 1966 article by Cloward and Piven in The Nation, in which they openly advocated using organized protests and demonstrations to disrupt societal institutions.
According to Simpson:
[T]his strategy has since been adapted and applied to a wide range of areas, including immigration policies, voting systems, and housing initiatives.
Simpson argued that these tactics are not about solving problems but exploiting them to create chaos.
By doing so, the left is able to position itself as the solution to the very crises it manufactures, further consolidating its power.
He believes:
This deliberate manipulation lies at the heart of many of the societal challenges facing the United States today.
Simpson explained how Cloward and Piven’s “crisis strategy” was put into action, with one of the most striking examples being the near-bankruptcy of New York City in 1975.
By encouraging mass enrollment in welfare programs, the city’s resources were overwhelmed, pushing it to the brink of financial collapse.
Their influence didn’t stop there. Simpson highlighted how Wade Rathke, a follower of Cloward and Piven, founded ACORN (the Association of Community Organizations for Reform Now).
ACORN became notorious for its voter registration campaigns, which Simpson described as often riddled with fraud. This, he argued, exemplified how the “’risis strategy’ was used to manipulate democratic systems for political gain.
Simpson also drew a connection between ACORN and former President Barack Obama.
Simpson explained:
Obama bragged that he worked with ACORN for most of his adult life.
He pointed out that, as a young attorney:
Obama was part of the legal team that sued Illinois’ Republican governor for refusing to enforce the National Voter Registration Act, commonly known as the “Motor Voter” law.
Through these examples, Simpson illustrated how Cloward and Piven’s ideas have been adapted to influence not only welfare systems but also voting and other critical areas of governance.
According to Simpson:
[T]hese tactics are a deliberate effort to disrupt and destabilize society, creating opportunities for those behind the strategy to consolidate power.
Simpson identified immigration as a key element in the left’s strategic playbook. He traced this approach back to the 1965 Immigration and Nationality Act, which he described as a transformative piece of legislation that shifted U.S. immigration policy from merit-based entry to a more open-door approach.
According to Simpson:
[T]he act, partially drafted by members of the California Communist Party, opened the floodgates for mass immigration.
This shift was compounded by the 1980 Refugee Act:
[W]hich broadened the definition of refugee status, making it easier for individuals from politically unstable regions to enter the U.S.
Simpson argued the consequences of these policies are clear. Highlighting the strain this influx places on schools, local services, and law enforcement, he said:
We now have millions of people pouring across our southern border.
He also dismissed the claim that illegal immigrants commit fewer crimes than native-born citizens, having stated:
If we had no illegal immigration, there would be no illegal immigrant crime.
Simpson explored how leftist policies played a significant role in triggering the 2008 subprime mortgage crisis. He pointed to programs initiated under the Clinton administration that pressured banks to provide home loans to borrowers who did not meet traditional credit qualifications.
He explained:
The banks were threatened by Janet Reno’s Department of Justice while the government-sponsored enterprises, like Fannie Mae, guaranteed those risky loans.
Simpson argued:
These policies led to a financial collapse of historic proportions.
He described the crisis:
[A]s a textbook example of a manufactured disaster:
[O]ne that shifted blame onto others
while giving political leaders an opportunity
to consolidate power and push their agenda.
While Simpson’s book paints a grim picture of the challenges facing America, he also offers a message of hope. In the final chapter, What Is to Be Done, Simpson outlines practical steps to combat the left’s strategies.
Simpson explained:
People always ask, ‘What can we do?’ There’s no magic pill. It requires effort on many fronts.
His proposed solutions range from implementing electoral reforms to fostering grassroots activism, all aimed at reversing the systematic erosion of American values.
Simpson cautioned against complacency, urging individuals to view electoral victories as an opportunity to act—not the end of the fight.
He warned:
Electing someone like Donald Trump gives us time to act, but it’s not a solution by itself. If we fail to leverage that time, the next leftist administration will be even more destructive.
Simpson urged readers to take action, both individually and as a community, to protect their freedoms and help shape a better future for the nation.
