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The "Woketopus": How Dark Money Funds Left-Wing Activism and Infiltrates Government

Jesse KellyJune 30, 202544 min7,329 views
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The "Woketopus" Explained

  • πŸ™ The "Woketopus" refers to a vast network of far-left donors and woke non-profits that infiltrate and advise the federal government, often acting in opposition to elected officials.
  • πŸ’‘ This network is propped up by dark money, which obscures the true sources of funding for these activist groups.
  • πŸ’° The American taxpayer is identified as a primary funder of this network, with tax dollars indirectly supporting activism against the country.

Infiltration of the Biden Administration

  • πŸ›οΈ Numerous organizations within the "Woketopus" have sent staff and ideas directly into the Biden White House.
  • 🎯 Examples include the Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) advising the Department of Justice on domestic terrorism and the Department of Education.
  • πŸ”„ A "green revolving door" is highlighted, where activists move between environmental non-profits and government agencies, pushing agendas like environmental justice combined with critical race theory and climate alarmism.

Funding and Influence

  • πŸ’Έ The Tides Foundation, a prominent dark money group, has received over $20 million from USAID.
  • 🀝 George Soros and his son Alex Soros are identified as major figures in this dark money network, funding the "soft on crime" prosecutor movement and influencing political transitions.
  • πŸ“’ Unions like the AFL CIO, AFSCME, NEA, and AFT are noted as significant funders of far-left causes, with dues potentially supporting activism that impacts public policy.

Weaponization of Government Agencies

  • βš–οΈ The SPLC is criticized for demonizing conservatives and Christians, with its advice being used by the FBI and DOJ, leading to actions against groups like Moms for Liberty and radical traditional Catholics.
  • 🚫 The Biden DOJ is accused of weaponization against conservatives, with selective enforcement of laws, such as prioritizing cases against pro-life protesters while allegedly turning a blind eye to attacks on pro-life centers and churches.
  • 🌍 Foreign money, particularly from entities like Qatar and potentially China, is noted as a concern, with funds channeled through non-profits to influence US institutions, including universities.

The "Woketopus" and Policy

  • 🚧 The "Woketopus" network pressured the Biden administration to open the border, advocating for DHS to manage immigration as an asset rather than enforce immigration law.
  • πŸ“‰ This has led to policies like the CHNV program, which facilitated the entry of illegal aliens into the US.
  • πŸ§‘β€βš–οΈ Federal employee unions are seen as part of this influence campaign, filing lawsuits to block reforms and utilizing judges who often align with bureaucratic interests over presidential authority.
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