Topic: Rnc

Derek Brose reflects on his mayoral campaign, which focused on nine key issues including opposition to vaccine mandates and 5G. He highlights the challenges of running as a true independent in a system where local neighborhood groups often receive funding and direction from the Democratic and Republican national parties. Brose describes the subtle and overt ways local media and political organizations attempt to censor candidates who do not fit the established paradigm.

Counterterrorism funding is frequently diverted to surveil domestic protest groups like the Occupy Movement and the 2008 Republican National Convention. Informants such as Brandon Darby have transitioned from passive observers to active provocateurs, encouraging protesters to engage in violence to justify police crackdowns. This shift is driven by the massive influx of federal "anti-terror" grants to local law enforcement agencies that view political protesters as potential security threats.