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ever took charge in this country, the technologicaltechnological capacity that the intelligence community has given the capacity that the intelligence community has given the government could enable it to impose total tyranny, and government could enable it to impose total tyranny, and there would be no way to fight back because the most there would be no way to fight back because the most careful effort to combine together in resistance to the careful effort to combine together in resistance to the government, no matter how privately it was done, is government, no matter how privately it was done, is within the reach of the government to
within the reach of the government to know. Such is theknow. Such is the capability of this technology.
capability of this technology.
—Senator Frank Church —Senator Frank Church
If you’re riding high, and
If you’re riding high, and there’s a correction coming,there’s a correction coming, and you keep forestalling it, the correction will get and you keep forestalling it, the correction will get larger and larger and larger and larger, and finally, larger and larger and larger and larger, and finally, when it comes, you will not be able to tolerate it. when it comes, you will not be able to tolerate it.
—Jordan Peterson —Jordan Peterson
Everything
Everything seems amazing in retrospect. seems amazing in retrospect. —Donald Rumsfeld
PART I
PART I
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Introduction
Introduction: September, 2030.
: September, 2030.
We, the editors of this Secret History, cannot today reveal our names. But We, the editors of this Secret History, cannot today reveal our names. But we can tell you what we saw, and report on
we can tell you what we saw, and report on what others saw, when thewhat others saw, when the American Crash happened.
American Crash happened.
Our goal as historians and researchers is
Our goal as historians and researchers is to show that, though theto show that, though the American Crash started as an economic crisis
American Crash started as an economic crisis brought about by events in thebrought about by events in the Middle East, the various social, cultural and
Middle East, the various social, cultural and political weaknesses afflictingpolitical weaknesses afflicting American society at the time of the 2019
American society at the time of the 2019 Oil Shock exacerbated theOil Shock exacerbated the economic downturn, turning what should have been a major
economic downturn, turning what should have been a major economiceconomic depression into a socio-political cataclysm of well-nigh
depression into a socio-political cataclysm of well-nigh biblical proportions.biblical proportions. We want to show how these social, cultural and political stresses fed We want to show how these social, cultural and political stresses fed on the economic crisis besetting the country, inflaming
on the economic crisis besetting the country, inflaming and intensifying oneand intensifying one another, breaking out into what is now considered by Underground
another, breaking out into what is now considered by Underground historians to be both a race war
historians to be both a race war and and a class war—a second Civil War where a class war—a second Civil War where the intersectional divisions along class lines, ethnic lines, socio-educational the intersectional divisions along class lines, ethnic lines, socio-educational lines and political affiliation broke out into
lines and political affiliation broke out into open conflict. A second Civil Waropen conflict. A second Civil War that led to death, destruction, despair and
that led to death, destruction, despair and national ruin. A second Civil Warnational ruin. A second Civil War that was eventually suppressed by way of the brutal crackdown authorized that was eventually suppressed by way of the brutal crackdown authorized by the Domestic Pacification and Normalization Act
by the Domestic Pacification and Normalization Act (DOPA-Norm) of 2025. A(DOPA-Norm) of 2025. A second Civil War that never really ended, but which was
second Civil War that never really ended, but which was quelled by the usequelled by the use of overwhelming force, and at the cost of creating
of overwhelming force, and at the cost of creating what is for all intents andwhat is for all intents and purposes a police-state in America.
purposes a police-state in America.
A second Civil War known colloquially as “The American Crash”. A second Civil War known colloquially as “The American Crash”. The method of this Secret History is to explain the events of
The method of this Secret History is to explain the events of the periodthe period 2019–2030 by presenting eye-witness testimonials. All of
2019–2030 by presenting eye-witness testimonials. All of the witnesses herethe witnesses here presented were carefully vetted and screened to ensure that their testimony presented were carefully vetted and screened to ensure that their testimony is honest and true. In every single case,
is honest and true. In every single case, there are multiple and independentthere are multiple and independent pieces of evidence that corroborate and confirm the testimony of the
eye-witnesses. Most of these interviews were carried out between November witnesses. Most of these interviews were carried out between November 2029 and September 2030. A
2029 and September 2030. A few of these interviews were conductedfew of these interviews were conducted earlier; where that is the case, a
earlier; where that is the case, a note is made in the introductorynote is made in the introductory paragraphs.
paragraphs.
Before beginning with the testimony of the witnesses, it behooves us Before beginning with the testimony of the witnesses, it behooves us to give an overview of the United States, and assay how much
to give an overview of the United States, and assay how much the countrythe country has changed during the eleven years of the
has changed during the eleven years of the American Crash.American Crash.
How Things Are Today How Things Are Today
The American Crash is unprecedented in U.S. history. In terms of economic The American Crash is unprecedented in U.S. history. In terms of economic impact, it has left the
impact, it has left the Great Depression in the dust. In terms of Great Depression in the dust. In terms of social andsocial and cultural impact, it makes the tumult
cultural impact, it makes the tumult of the 1963–1974 period look like theof the 1963–1974 period look like the serenity of the 1950’s.
serenity of the 1950’s.
But in terms of loss of
But in terms of loss of life, nothing in U.S. history save the Civil Warlife, nothing in U.S. history save the Civil War can compare—and at that, distantly.
can compare—and at that, distantly.
The United States is today a country of some
The United States is today a country of some 289 million people289 million people11. On. On July Fourth of 2019—which is generally considered the start
July Fourth of 2019—which is generally considered the start of the Americanof the American Crash with the attack of Israel against Iran—the population of the United Crash with the attack of Israel against Iran—the population of the United States was 331.2 million people.
States was 331.2 million people.
1
1 The Census Department states that, as of 2The Census Department states that, as of 2030, the exact population of030, the exact population of the United States is 340.2 million.
the United States is 340.2 million. However, simple statistical samplingHowever, simple statistical sampling makes it clear that the Federal government figure cannot be
makes it clear that the Federal government figure cannot be accurate. Theaccurate. The figure of 288.9 million is a best-guess estimate compiled by statistician figure of 288.9 million is a best-guess estimate compiled by statistician Connor Nash in 2029. Most Underground actuaries and demographers who Connor Nash in 2029. Most Underground actuaries and demographers who have carried out field studies of the current population agree with Nash’s have carried out field studies of the current population agree with Nash’s estimate to within ±1.3% or less; see Delessep [20
estimate to within ±1.3% or less; see Delessep [2030]; Jones, Burlap,30]; Jones, Burlap, Hedges et al. [2029]; Wintersteen, Murray [2029]. Nevertheless, the LOI Hedges et al. [2029]; Wintersteen, Murray [2029]. Nevertheless, the LOI [Law of Irrefutability] of the CCA [Citizen Compliance Act of 2025] makes it [Law of Irrefutability] of the CCA [Citizen Compliance Act of 2025] makes it illegal to question Federal government information, punishable by
illegal to question Federal government information, punishable by Administrative Detention.
So in absolute terms, between 2019 and
So in absolute terms, between 2019 and 2030, there was a net loss 2030, there was a net loss ofof some 42,200,000 people—over 12.7% of the total
some 42,200,000 people—over 12.7% of the total population in elevenpopulation in eleven years.
years.
This is the largest, fastest population
This is the largest, fastest population decline in human historydecline in human history22.. When we factor in that the U.S. population
When we factor in that the U.S. population should have beenshould have been 360 360 million by the year 2030, the loss
million by the year 2030, the loss is even even more staggering: 71 millionis even even more staggering: 71 million people in eleven years.
people in eleven years.
How that population decreased is well-known and well-studied, at least How that population decreased is well-known and well-studied, at least among Underground historians and ethnographers.
among Underground historians and ethnographers.
During the period 2019-2030, some 17.7 million people emigrated During the period 2019-2030, some 17.7 million people emigrated from the United States. Approximately 6.9 million of those people were from the United States. Approximately 6.9 million of those people were foreign-born or first- and second-generation immigrants from Central and foreign-born or first- and second-generation immigrants from Central and South American countries; they returned mostly by land to their countries of South American countries; they returned mostly by land to their countries of origin. About 4 million white non-Jewish Americans emigrated to
origin. About 4 million white non-Jewish Americans emigrated to variousvarious parts around the world (the so-called “white flight”); most
parts around the world (the so-called “white flight”); most of these wereof these were educated, upwardly mobile individuals, 80% of whom emigrated in
educated, upwardly mobile individuals, 80% of whom emigrated in thethe period 2021-2025, before DOPA-Norm curtailed emigration. At least 3.2 period 2021-2025, before DOPA-Norm curtailed emigration. At least 3.2 million people of South Asian and East
million people of South Asian and East Asian descent emigrated betweenAsian descent emigrated between 2019 and 2030; 600,000 of those emigrated to Canada, 2.3 million to their 2019 and 2030; 600,000 of those emigrated to Canada, 2.3 million to their countries of origin, and 200,000
countries of origin, and 200,000 to various other countries. An additional 2.1to various other countries. An additional 2.1 million emigrants were Jewish-Americans, 1.1 million of
million emigrants were Jewish-Americans, 1.1 million of whom emigrated orwhom emigrated or were deported in the period between September of 2024 and
were deported in the period between September of 2024 and July of 2025,July of 2025, during the height of the so-called “Networker Sweeps” hysteria; of those 2.1 during the height of the so-called “Networker Sweeps” hysteria; of those 2.1
2
2 For context, the Ukrainian decline of 1989–2013 was the previous record-For context, the Ukrainian decline of 1989–2013 was the previous record-holder. That country’s decline was some 6,000,000 people in 24 years; holder. That country’s decline was some 6,000,000 people in 24 years; approximately 13.7% of the total population, the vast maj
approximately 13.7% of the total population, the vast majority fromority from emigration. Compare that to the U.S. population decline
emigration. Compare that to the U.S. population decline during the Crash,during the Crash, which was twice the Ukrainian annualized rate. And of
which was twice the Ukrainian annualized rate. And of course, multiple sizescourse, multiple sizes larger: Whereas in 24 years, the Ukrainian population
larger: Whereas in 24 years, the Ukrainian population had a net decrease ofhad a net decrease of 5.9 million people, in eleven years, the American
5.9 million people, in eleven years, the American population had a netpopulation had a net decrease of 42.2 million people.
million, 900,000 emigrated to I
million, 900,000 emigrated to Israel, where they presumably perished in thesrael, where they presumably perished in the Second Shoah. Approximately 1.1 million white Americans—a distinct group Second Shoah. Approximately 1.1 million white Americans—a distinct group from the aforementioned 4 million non-Jewish whites, a separate group that from the aforementioned 4 million non-Jewish whites, a separate group that was overwhelmingly (+95%) male, 80% of whom were between the ages of was overwhelmingly (+95%) male, 80% of whom were between the ages of 18 and 45—emigrated to European countries east
18 and 45—emigrated to European countries east of the Oder Neisse lineof the Oder Neisse line (the so-called “Incel Invasion”). And finally, some 400,000 African
(the so-called “Incel Invasion”). And finally, some 400,000 African
Americans emigrated to Western Europe (300,000), Asia (50,000) and Americans emigrated to Western Europe (300,000), Asia (50,000) and Sub-Sahara Africa (50,000, mostly more highly
Sahara Africa (50,000, mostly more highly politicized individuals).politicized individuals).
Between 2019 and 2030, there were 35 million deaths that can be Between 2019 and 2030, there were 35 million deaths that can be attributed to diseases (see Chapter 7), chemical
attributed to diseases (see Chapter 7), chemical poisoning (see Chapter 9),poisoning (see Chapter 9), radiation poisoning (see Chapter 12) or inad
radiation poisoning (see Chapter 12) or inadequate health care. Theequate health care. The breakdown of the deaths is as follows: 13
breakdown of the deaths is as follows: 13 million frommillion from shigella gravisshigella gravis33, 6, 6 million from opioid overdoses (both deliberate and accidental), 6 million from million from opioid overdoses (both deliberate and accidental), 6 million from water-bourn cholera, another 3 million in childbirth (mother
water-bourn cholera, another 3 million in childbirth (mother and/or child),and/or child), 2.3 million from radiation sickness from
2.3 million from radiation sickness from Byron Station, 1 million from sepsisByron Station, 1 million from sepsis (non-natal), 1 million from maladies associated with chemically impure
(non-natal), 1 million from maladies associated with chemically impure water (benzene poisoning, mercury poisoning, etc.), and 2
water (benzene poisoning, mercury poisoning, etc.), and 2 million frommillion from various preventable or curable diseases.
various preventable or curable diseases.
An additional 12 million Americans died by violence. Underground An additional 12 million Americans died by violence. Underground research indicates that of that total figure,
research indicates that of that total figure, approximately 8.2 million peopleapproximately 8.2 million people died in the Race-Class War: 6.9
died in the Race-Class War: 6.9 million Migrant Warriors (“Zippits”, “Antifa”,million Migrant Warriors (“Zippits”, “Antifa”, “SJW’s”, “Nigger Rivers” “Sullies” or “
“SJW’s”, “Nigger Rivers” “Sullies” or “Copperchuckers”, in the slang of theirCopperchuckers”, in the slang of their opponents), and 1.3 million Homestead Defenders (“Nazis”,
opponents), and 1.3 million Homestead Defenders (“Nazis”, “HeteroScum”,“HeteroScum”, “Alt-Right”, “Ciscum”, “White Trash”, “Whiske
“Alt-Right”, “Ciscum”, “White Trash”, “Whiskey Tangos” or “White Fucks”, iny Tangos” or “White Fucks”, in the slang of their opponents) were killed in armed
the slang of their opponents) were killed in armed clashes during theclashes during the
3
3 Of the total deaths worldwide attributed toOf the total deaths worldwide attributed to shigella gravisshigella gravis—530 million—530 million between 2023 and 2027, the height of the scourge, 605 million total as of between 2023 and 2027, the height of the scourge, 605 million total as of 2030—the United States actually suffered the lowest mortality rate of all 2030—the United States actually suffered the lowest mortality rate of all thethe OECD countries. The self-imposed isolation of many Identity Zones during OECD countries. The self-imposed isolation of many Identity Zones during
Indigent Migration of 2020 through 2025. Some 2 million people are Indigent Migration of 2020 through 2025. Some 2 million people are confirmed to have committed suicide between 2019 and 2030
confirmed to have committed suicide between 2019 and 203044.. Finally some 2 million people have died
Finally some 2 million people have died in violent conflict with Federal,in violent conflict with Federal, State or local government police or Sector Command forces between 2019 State or local government police or Sector Command forces between 2019 and 2030, a figure that is illegal to publish or disseminate publicly under the and 2030, a figure that is illegal to publish or disseminate publicly under the Citizen Compliance Act, and which both Federal and Cathedral academics Citizen Compliance Act, and which both Federal and Cathedral academics vehemently deny. At this time, it is unknown how many additional
vehemently deny. At this time, it is unknown how many additional peoplepeople have died while in Administrative Detention. It is believed that the number is have died while in Administrative Detention. It is believed that the number is substantial, and that the cause of death has been (in descending order)
substantial, and that the cause of death has been (in descending order) malnutrition, disease, intra-detainee violence, and custodial abuse.
malnutrition, disease, intra-detainee violence, and custodial abuse.55.. These three categories—emigration, disease/poisoning, violence— These three categories—emigration, disease/poisoning, violence— account for some 64.7 million out
account for some 64.7 million out of the +70 million gap in of the +70 million gap in the U.S.the U.S. population from what what it should have been (3
population from what what it should have been (360 million) and what it60 million) and what it actually is (289 million).
actually is (289 million).
Life expectancy has fallen to 56
Life expectancy has fallen to 56 years for men, 60 years for women,years for men, 60 years for women, compared to 76 and 79
compared to 76 and 79 years respectively in 2011. Infant mortality is atyears respectively in 2011. Infant mortality is at
the scourge is a possible reason for this statistically significant discrepancy. the scourge is a possible reason for this statistically significant discrepancy. Please see Chapter 7 for a
Please see Chapter 7 for a further discussion.further discussion. 4
4 Some Underground researchers believe the tally is higher, and point to Some Underground researchers believe the tally is higher, and point to thethe number of opioid overdoses as likely masking a large number of suicides. number of opioid overdoses as likely masking a large number of suicides. But for the purposes of this history, we follow Delessep’s a
But for the purposes of this history, we follow Delessep’s approach ofpproach of counting only those deaths that are incontrovertible suicides. However, counting only those deaths that are incontrovertible suicides. However, Jones, Burlap, Hedges et al. state that
Jones, Burlap, Hedges et al. state that at least 20% of the opioid overdoseat least 20% of the opioid overdose deaths, i.e. 1,200,000
deaths, i.e. 1,200,000 people, were likely victims of suicide, and make apeople, were likely victims of suicide, and make a strong argument for their position, using regression analysis
strong argument for their position, using regression analysis andand comparative statistics studies based on pre-Crash data.
comparative statistics studies based on pre-Crash data. 5
5 Many Underground historians and actuaries believe the number of deathsMany Underground historians and actuaries believe the number of deaths at the hands of government forces is far higher—at least 4 million among the at the hands of government forces is far higher—at least 4 million among the general population, plus an additional 2
general population, plus an additional 2 million deaths in the Administrativemillion deaths in the Administrative Detention facilities operated by Homeland Security. However, and once
Detention facilities operated by Homeland Security. However, and once again for the sake of prudence, the editors of this history cannot
again for the sake of prudence, the editors of this history cannot categorically say this higher figure is accurate.
categorically say this higher figure is accurate. Nevertheless, there isNevertheless, there is incontrovertible proof for the figure of 2 million killed by
36.4 infant deaths per 1,0
36.4 infant deaths per 1,000 live births, which is over five times the 00 live births, which is over five times the infantinfant mortality rate of 2018 of 6.5.
mortality rate of 2018 of 6.5. The fertility rate of American women is 0.97The fertility rate of American women is 0.97 births per female, compared to 1.85 births per woman in 2019
births per female, compared to 1.85 births per woman in 201966.. The social organization of the country has also
The social organization of the country has also changed—radically, andchanged—radically, and to an unprecedented degree.
to an unprecedented degree.
On the Coasts, specifically the urban and
On the Coasts, specifically the urban and suburban centers walled offsuburban centers walled off or otherwise secured from indigent migrant violence by Sector Command or or otherwise secured from indigent migrant violence by Sector Command or paramilitary Black Bloc elements, most people live in either individual
paramilitary Black Bloc elements, most people live in either individual dwellings or family dwellings much as they did
dwellings or family dwellings much as they did before the American Crash.before the American Crash. Communal integration is fostered by mandatory political rallies and at-work Communal integration is fostered by mandatory political rallies and at-work indoctrination sessions (“Diversity Training”). There are also “Company indoctrination sessions (“Diversity Training”). There are also “Company
Farms”: Walled off racially and ethnically heterogeneous communities where Farms”: Walled off racially and ethnically heterogeneous communities where managerial staff of a large
managerial staff of a large corporation lives in isolation, protected by privatecorporation lives in isolation, protected by private security personnel.
security personnel.
In Flyover Country, communal and filial ties are
In Flyover Country, communal and filial ties are much stronger, due tomuch stronger, due to mutual dependence and the need for mutual
mutual dependence and the need for mutual defense from the mobiledefense from the mobile indigent. Most people are organized in either Familial
indigent. Most people are organized in either Familial Clans, or belong toClans, or belong to Identity Zones.
Identity Zones.
Familial Clans are groups of a
Familial Clans are groups of an extended family, or else non-relatedn extended family, or else non-related individuals with deep personal ties, who organize to provide for and
individuals with deep personal ties, who organize to provide for and protectprotect a Homestead; that is, organize to provide and
a Homestead; that is, organize to provide and protect a common dwelling orprotect a common dwelling or
security agencies: Photographic and video proof. Hence why this number security agencies: Photographic and video proof. Hence why this number isis used in this history.
used in this history. 6
6 It should be noted that the explosion of plural marriages is rapidlyIt should be noted that the explosion of plural marriages is rapidly
changing fertility rates: Women in polygynous marriages have a whopping changing fertility rates: Women in polygynous marriages have a whopping 3.79 live births, compared to 0.6
3.79 live births, compared to 0.62 live births per white woman not in a 2 live births per white woman not in a pluralplural marriage, and 1.79 live births
marriage, and 1.79 live births per black woman not in a plural per black woman not in a plural marriage. Themarriage. The practice of polygyny rose from <1% of child-bearing-aged women in 2018 to practice of polygyny rose from <1% of child-bearing-aged women in 2018 to a current level of 15.8% of women aged
a current level of 15.8% of women aged 16–35. Current Underground,16–35. Current Underground, Federal government and Cathedral research all concur that the
Federal government and Cathedral research all concur that the practice willpractice will continue to grow, and likely plateau in the 20
child-bearing-territory. These Familial Clans are often organized under a patriarchal territory. These Familial Clans are often organized under a patriarchal authoritarian leadership, usually the eldest or most prestigious ma
authoritarian leadership, usually the eldest or most prestigious male of thele of the Clan, with a strict division of tasks
Clan, with a strict division of tasks and responsibilities among the adults,and responsibilities among the adults, often along traditional gender norms. In Familial
often along traditional gender norms. In Familial Clans, the males areClans, the males are
expected to physically defend the Homestead from outside threats as well a expected to physically defend the Homestead from outside threats as well ass provide for the necessities (food, water, etc.); while the females are
provide for the necessities (food, water, etc.); while the females are expected to bear as many children as p
expected to bear as many children as possible and care for the children asossible and care for the children as well as carry out domestic chores.
well as carry out domestic chores.
Identity Zones are amalgamations of Familial Clans,
Identity Zones are amalgamations of Familial Clans, the vast majoritythe vast majority of which are ethnically or religiously homogenous
of which are ethnically or religiously homogenous77. These groups number. These groups number from two Family Clans to as many as
from two Family Clans to as many as 100; the largest IZ’s we have100; the largest IZ’s we have encountered numbered close to 10,000 adults a
encountered numbered close to 10,000 adults and children, though thend children, though the median population of the 55,000
median population of the 55,000 Identity Zones that we know of is 175Identity Zones that we know of is 175 individuals. They are usually located at some distance from any other individuals. They are usually located at some distance from any other Identity Zone, and are usually inaccessible to outsiders
Identity Zone, and are usually inaccessible to outsiders who do not sharewho do not share their racial, ethnic or religious background. It
their racial, ethnic or religious background. It is estimated that currently,is estimated that currently, some 45 million Americans live in Identity Zones, roughly one seventh of the some 45 million Americans live in Identity Zones, roughly one seventh of the total current population.
total current population.
Finally, the mobile indigent class, made up of economically displaced Finally, the mobile indigent class, made up of economically displaced people as well as those displaced b
people as well as those displaced by the Byron Station Disaster and to ay the Byron Station Disaster and to a lesser extent those people caught on the wrong side of
lesser extent those people caught on the wrong side of the political divide atthe political divide at the height of the Crash, comprise some 3
the height of the Crash, comprise some 35 million people—roughly 12% of5 million people—roughly 12% of the current population. Though their name implies that
the current population. Though their name implies that they are foreverthey are forever itinerant, it is estimated by government, Cathedral and
itinerant, it is estimated by government, Cathedral and UndergroundUnderground
aged women by the year 2050, with an average of 2.7 women in plural aged women by the year 2050, with an average of 2.7 women in plural marriages, assuming current social trends continue.
marriages, assuming current social trends continue. 7
7 In our research we have in fact never encountered an In our research we have in fact never encountered an ethnically or raciallyethnically or racially mixed IZ, though we have found religiously mixed Identity Zones. However, mixed IZ, though we have found religiously mixed Identity Zones. However, these religiously heterogenous groups comprised various Protestant
these religiously heterogenous groups comprised various Protestant Christian denominations, and often were organized such that religious Christian denominations, and often were organized such that religious affiliation was of secondary or tertiary importance.
researchers that +50% of the mobile indigent have lived in
researchers that +50% of the mobile indigent have lived in the same tentthe same tent cities for at least 4 years, +80%
cities for at least 4 years, +80% for at least 18 months, and for at least 18 months, and +93% for at+93% for at least 6 months. As of of
least 6 months. As of of this writing, at any one time, there are no this writing, at any one time, there are no moremore than 2,000,000 who are properly speaking “mobile
than 2,000,000 who are properly speaking “mobile indigent”. However, atindigent”. However, at the height of the Crash, there were some +60,000,0
the height of the Crash, there were some +60,000,000 itinerant mobile00 itinerant mobile indigent
indigent88..
With regards to detainees: There are 14 million
With regards to detainees: There are 14 million Americans who are atAmericans who are at this time detained by the various government agencies. Of those, 5.5 million this time detained by the various government agencies. Of those, 5.5 million have been found guilty by the criminal justice
have been found guilty by the criminal justice system and are lawfullysystem and are lawfully incarcerated for various crimes and misdemeanors. An additional
incarcerated for various crimes and misdemeanors. An additional 8.5 million8.5 million are held in various Federal and Sector Command D
are held in various Federal and Sector Command Detention Facilities withoutetention Facilities without recourse to the criminal justice system.
recourse to the criminal justice system.
This latter group are called Administrative Detainees, and
This latter group are called Administrative Detainees, and they arethey are being held under the powers granted to the Executive and
being held under the powers granted to the Executive and Sector CommandSector Command by DOPA-Norm. The process by which an Administrative Detainee is
by DOPA-Norm. The process by which an Administrative Detainee is held orheld or released is classified information, and the various legal challenges made by released is classified information, and the various legal challenges made by various civil rights groups have so far all failed at the Circuit Court level. The various civil rights groups have so far all failed at the Circuit Court level. The Supreme Court has never heard a case involving DOPA-Norm since it was Supreme Court has never heard a case involving DOPA-Norm since it was enacted in January 2025.
enacted in January 2025.
With regard to the economic impact of
With regard to the economic impact of the American Crash, the simplethe American Crash, the simple facts speak for themselves.
facts speak for themselves.
Unemployment at the Crash’s peak in 2023
Unemployment at the Crash’s peak in 2023 was 73%, and today stillwas 73%, and today still stands at over 30%
stands at over 30%99; youth unemployment (18 to 25 year-old cohort) is; youth unemployment (18 to 25 year-old cohort) is
8
8 It should be noted that this figure of +60 million also included some +15It should be noted that this figure of +60 million also included some +15 million foreign-born and first- and second-generation Hispanics who were million foreign-born and first- and second-generation Hispanics who were fleeing the United States by land, and
fleeing the United States by land, and so joined in the mobile indigent hordeso joined in the mobile indigent horde for a period of time before crossing the
for a period of time before crossing the Mexican border on their way fartherMexican border on their way farther south.
south. 9
9 The official U-3 unemployment rate issued by the Bureau The official U-3 unemployment rate issued by the Bureau of Laborof Labor Statistics never rose above 32% in 2023, and
Statistics never rose above 32% in 2023, and as of this writing stands atas of this writing stands at 12.5%—yet these numbers have been achieved with some outrageous 12.5%—yet these numbers have been achieved with some outrageous
currently 70%. It is estimated by credible sources that the Gross Domestic currently 70%. It is estimated by credible sources that the Gross Domestic Product of the United States is approximately 28% of
Product of the United States is approximately 28% of its 2019 peak. Theits 2019 peak. The currency has so far crashed three times
currency has so far crashed three times1010. Foreign-made consumer products. Foreign-made consumer products are now non-existent, but no domestic industry has been ab
are now non-existent, but no domestic industry has been able to rise andle to rise and take advantage of the demand due to currency instability.
take advantage of the demand due to currency instability. Heavy industryHeavy industry apart from government-dependent arms manufacturers are non-existent. apart from government-dependent arms manufacturers are non-existent. Moore’s Law has been broken, now that the non-government tech industry Moore’s Law has been broken, now that the non-government tech industry no longer exists. New businesses are almost uniformly black-market, almost no longer exists. New businesses are almost uniformly black-market, almost uniformly service oriented. Barter, rather than currency, is the main
uniformly service oriented. Barter, rather than currency, is the main mechanism of individual exchange. About 94% of the
mechanism of individual exchange. About 94% of the non-indigent, non-indigent, non-incarcerated, non-detained population receives Direct Aid Benefits from the incarcerated, non-detained population receives Direct Aid Benefits from the Federal government; about 44% of the total population could
Federal government; about 44% of the total population could not survivenot survive without this government assistance. Food distribution has been essentially without this government assistance. Food distribution has been essentially socialized, with the 2028 creation of the Federal government-run Central socialized, with the 2028 creation of the Federal government-run Central Distribution Centers (Cendeecent) by the Gillibrand Administration.
Distribution Centers (Cendeecent) by the Gillibrand Administration. Today, only 67% of American households have safe running
Today, only 67% of American households have safe running waterwater every day, though today we can happily report that nearly 100% have every day, though today we can happily report that nearly 100% have access to potable water within walking distance of their
access to potable water within walking distance of their domicile (i.e., withindomicile (i.e., within 1 mile). However, only 28% have daily continuous electrical supply, while 1 mile). However, only 28% have daily continuous electrical supply, while only 80% have access to electricity for five hours or more per
only 80% have access to electricity for five hours or more per week.week. Approximately 12% of the U.S. population is indigent, though
Approximately 12% of the U.S. population is indigent, though that is downthat is down from the peak of 27% in 2024
from the peak of 27% in 2024. Malnutrition has been halted now that the. Malnutrition has been halted now that the Cendeecent rationing has been fully implemented: It is estimated that only Cendeecent rationing has been fully implemented: It is estimated that only
statistical sleight-of-hand which we will discuss i
statistical sleight-of-hand which we will discuss in the relevant chapters ofn the relevant chapters of this book.
this book. 10
10 Though as we will show, high-, severe- and hyper-inflation haThough as we will show, high-, severe- and hyper-inflation has been ans been an uninterrupted process from 2019 through today, and
uninterrupted process from 2019 through today, and the “three currencythe “three currency crashes” in the 2019–2030
crashes” in the 2019–2030 period have really been three peaks in anperiod have really been three peaks in an inflationary continuum, even after the old-dollar was replaced by the inflationary continuum, even after the old-dollar was replaced by the american.
12% of the general population is malnourished, mostly among the mobile 12% of the general population is malnourished, mostly among the mobile indigent and those held in Administrative Detention Facilities.
indigent and those held in Administrative Detention Facilities.
In the face of such catastrophic population loss and economic decline, In the face of such catastrophic population loss and economic decline, there has been no change in the
there has been no change in the political system of the United States—political system of the United States— apparently. The system of Federal government exists identically to what it apparently. The system of Federal government exists identically to what it was before 2019. Congress regularly meets in session, the Supreme Court is was before 2019. Congress regularly meets in session, the Supreme Court is still the highest and final
still the highest and final arbiter in the land. States still have electedarbiter in the land. States still have elected
governors and duly elected local representatives. Every four years, citizens governors and duly elected local representatives. Every four years, citizens turn out to vote for a President.
turn out to vote for a President.
However, the Crash changed the United States from a “cramped” However, the Crash changed the United States from a “cramped”
representative democracy with curtailed but still-viable popular influence on representative democracy with curtailed but still-viable popular influence on the political process, into a de
the political process, into a de facto police-state. Starting with the Crash infacto police-state. Starting with the Crash in 2019, and exacerbated by DOPA-Norm, the Citizen Compliance Act, and the 2019, and exacerbated by DOPA-Norm, the Citizen Compliance Act, and the other security legislation passed in January–April of 2025, all of the rights other security legislation passed in January–April of 2025, all of the rights guaranteed by the Bill of Rights have been essentially s
guaranteed by the Bill of Rights have been essentially suspended, even asuspended, even as the Bill of Rights itself is s
the Bill of Rights itself is still putatively the law of the land.till putatively the law of the land. This Dark America, to coin a term,
This Dark America, to coin a term, is ruled by a kleptocraticis ruled by a kleptocratic
plutocracy—the so-called “One Percent”: A class of elite bureaucrats who plutocracy—the so-called “One Percent”: A class of elite bureaucrats who pass through the famed “revolving door” between the upper echelons of pass through the famed “revolving door” between the upper echelons of business and the upper echelons of government. Buttressed by an
business and the upper echelons of government. Buttressed by an extremistextremist neoliberal ideology whereby the health and welfare of private corporations neoliberal ideology whereby the health and welfare of private corporations and group-collectives is regarded as the highest
and group-collectives is regarded as the highest good and ultimate aim ofgood and ultimate aim of the government, this kleptocratic plutocracy governs autocratically, by the government, this kleptocratic plutocracy governs autocratically, by administrative diktat, yet is still careful to maintain
administrative diktat, yet is still careful to maintain a gauze-thin cloak ofa gauze-thin cloak of democratic trappings and tradition, even as it
democratic trappings and tradition, even as it is aggressively and bluntlyis aggressively and bluntly propped up by the military.
propped up by the military.
Supporting this 1% kleptocracy is the military, the Homeland Security Supporting this 1% kleptocracy is the military, the Homeland Security apparatus, local police, private security and intelligence
apparatus, local police, private security and intelligence services, as well as aservices, as well as a service and managerial class, all
the population. This support and enforcement class
the population. This support and enforcement class receives dispensationsreceives dispensations and special privileges because of their position,
and special privileges because of their position, often in the form ofoften in the form of enhanced Direct Aid Benefits, or special ration bonuses
enhanced Direct Aid Benefits, or special ration bonuses that can be collectedthat can be collected at the Cendeecent.
at the Cendeecent.
The two classes, representing less than 15% of the overall population, The two classes, representing less than 15% of the overall population, control the United States of America. The rest of the
control the United States of America. The rest of the population is for allpopulation is for all intents and purposes the serfs, prey and
intents and purposes the serfs, prey and prisoners of the upper classes.prisoners of the upper classes. At this time, Sector Command troops occupy and control
At this time, Sector Command troops occupy and control every city,every city, county and municipality in the United States, even as there are regular county and municipality in the United States, even as there are regular elections where the citizens vote for their local democratic representatives. elections where the citizens vote for their local democratic representatives. But these local elected leaders govern at the whim and
But these local elected leaders govern at the whim and pleasure of the localpleasure of the local Sector Commanders, as per the Domestic Pacification and Normalization Sector Commanders, as per the Domestic Pacification and Normalization Program (DOPA-Norm) of January 2025.
Program (DOPA-Norm) of January 2025. In other words, the United StatesIn other words, the United States essentially exists under perpetual martial law. And every citizen is aware of essentially exists under perpetual martial law. And every citizen is aware of this reality.
this reality.
As to the Federal government representatives (Chapter 14): Election As to the Federal government representatives (Chapter 14): Election fraud and widespread tampering have essentially turned elections into fraud and widespread tampering have essentially turned elections into competitions between plutocratic factions, to see who can outspend and competitions between plutocratic factions, to see who can outspend and out- out-cheat their opponents. Elections are widely mocked by the population, which cheat their opponents. Elections are widely mocked by the population, which is why barely 23% of the eligible voters turned out to “vote” to re-elect
is why barely 23% of the eligible voters turned out to “vote” to re-elect President Gillibrand in the 2028 election
President Gillibrand in the 2028 election1111..
In terms of America’s geopolitical standing, the United States is In terms of America’s geopolitical standing, the United States is diplomatically and commercially isolated from the rest of
diplomatically and commercially isolated from the rest of the world. In a verythe world. In a very
11
11 Underground informants claim that in fact Underground informants claim that in fact less than 14% of the populationless than 14% of the population actually voted in the 2028 presidential election,
actually voted in the 2028 presidential election, and that the Federal Electionand that the Federal Election Commission inflated the figure in their bid
Commission inflated the figure in their bid to secure victory for the Gillibrandto secure victory for the Gillibrand Administration and create the illusion of a
Administration and create the illusion of a “mandate”. However, there has“mandate”. However, there has been no incontrovertible evidence as to the veracity of these allegations, yet been no incontrovertible evidence as to the veracity of these allegations, yet there have been so many accounts from so many
there have been so many accounts from so many disparate quarters fromdisparate quarters from people who would be in the position to know or realize that
real sense, the rest of the world no longer
real sense, the rest of the world no longer pays attention to the Unitedpays attention to the United States, or factors in the United States into its
States, or factors in the United States into its geopolitical or strategicgeopolitical or strategic decision-making. The U.S. still has not been able to acquire the foreign decision-making. The U.S. still has not been able to acquire the foreign
currency reserves necessary to reëstablish its former diplomatic standing, let currency reserves necessary to reëstablish its former diplomatic standing, let along hegemony. Because of these funding limitations, America can no
along hegemony. Because of these funding limitations, America can no longer afford either its foreign military bases nor
longer afford either its foreign military bases nor its carrier battle groups—its carrier battle groups— both of which were essential to project the U.S.’s military power beyond its both of which were essential to project the U.S.’s military power beyond its own borders, and thus buttress its commercial a
own borders, and thus buttress its commercial and diplomatic efforts. Apartnd diplomatic efforts. Apart from Guantánamo Bay, there are no longer any operational U.S.
from Guantánamo Bay, there are no longer any operational U.S. militarymilitary bases overseas, and apart from the U.S.S. Gerald
bases overseas, and apart from the U.S.S. Gerald Ford carrier battle groupFord carrier battle group (which Underground reports estimate is fully battle-ready only 42% of the (which Underground reports estimate is fully battle-ready only 42% of the time; hence why this solitary, undermanned and underperforming time; hence why this solitary, undermanned and underperforming battle-group tends to operate strictly between the U.S. West Coast and
group tends to operate strictly between the U.S. West Coast and Hawaii),Hawaii), there are no longer any operational aircraft-carrier battle-groups in
there are no longer any operational aircraft-carrier battle-groups in America’s arsenal.
America’s arsenal.
In terms of military power, apart from the
In terms of military power, apart from the UBD [Unmanned BattlefieldUBD [Unmanned Battlefield Drone] invasion of Venezuela in 2028,
Drone] invasion of Venezuela in 2028,
In terms of foreign trade, the United
In terms of foreign trade, the United States is still a net importer ofStates is still a net importer of goods and services. Its major source of
goods and services. Its major source of foreign currency is food exports andforeign currency is food exports and weapons sales,
weapons sales,
The question every citizen and historian ought to ask is,
The question every citizen and historian ought to ask is, How did thisHow did this happen?
happen?
Our Aim Our Aim
As stated previously: We want to show how the American Crash began
As stated previously: We want to show how the American Crash began as anas an economic crisis which morphed into a social, cultural and political crisis that economic crisis which morphed into a social, cultural and political crisis that quickly escalated into calamity. We want to show how each
quickly escalated into calamity. We want to show how each of the steps ledof the steps led
occurring, that these accounts cannot all be summarily discounted. But to occurring, that these accounts cannot all be summarily discounted. But to
to the next, how each event gave room to the next, until
to the next, how each event gave room to the next, until we eventuallywe eventually reached the current state of affairs that
reached the current state of affairs that we are living under.we are living under. To achieve this aim, we wanted to give a
To achieve this aim, we wanted to give a bird’s eye view of whatbird’s eye view of what happened between 2019 and 2030, explicating the historical causes of the happened between 2019 and 2030, explicating the historical causes of the Crash. Yet at the same time, we wanted to
Crash. Yet at the same time, we wanted to give granular, first-handgive granular, first-hand accounts of what it was like to actually
accounts of what it was like to actually live through this period at every levellive through this period at every level of American society.
of American society.
Thus in order to meet this seemingly contradictory historical approach, Thus in order to meet this seemingly contradictory historical approach, we settled on the interview model of the old WPA Writer’s Project: In-person we settled on the interview model of the old WPA Writer’s Project: In-person interviews with Americans of all stations, hues, backgrounds and
interviews with Americans of all stations, hues, backgrounds and
perspectives. Some of these perspectives are from specialized academics perspectives. Some of these perspectives are from specialized academics and professionals, others are from ordinary citizens, and
and professionals, others are from ordinary citizens, and others are from keyothers are from key participants of the various events that occurred.
participants of the various events that occurred.
We hope that, by aggregating all of these eye-witness accounts, they We hope that, by aggregating all of these eye-witness accounts, they can explain and inform what happened during the American Crash.
can explain and inform what happened during the American Crash. All of these accounts are verbatim transcripts of
All of these accounts are verbatim transcripts of in-person interviewsin-person interviews carried out with our witnesses. We very lightly edited these transcripts for carried out with our witnesses. We very lightly edited these transcripts for clarity and stylistic coherence. But on the whole, we let our witnesses speak clarity and stylistic coherence. But on the whole, we let our witnesses speak for themselves. We self-consciously and deliberately edited out all of
for themselves. We self-consciously and deliberately edited out all of thethe interviewer questions, except in such cases where removing the questions interviewer questions, except in such cases where removing the questions would have made the witness’ answers incoherent or nonsensical.
would have made the witness’ answers incoherent or nonsensical.
Some of the voices assembled here contradict one another, insofar Some of the voices assembled here contradict one another, insofar asas analysis and evaluation of the facts,
analysis and evaluation of the facts, or explanations of how those facts andor explanations of how those facts and events came to be. But all of
events came to be. But all of the facts and events here described arethe facts and events here described are accurate to the best of our knowledge. For instance, we
accurate to the best of our knowledge. For instance, we have gatheredhave gathered contradictory evidence as to who bombed the Capitol Building on
contradictory evidence as to who bombed the Capitol Building on NovemberNovember 9, 2026. But the fact that it was destroyed is not in dispute.
9, 2026. But the fact that it was destroyed is not in dispute.
repeat, there is no incontrovertible evidence of this happening. repeat, there is no incontrovertible evidence of this happening.
A note on the text and testimonials: Unless
A note on the text and testimonials: Unless otherwise specificallyotherwise specifically noted, or unless it is the name
noted, or unless it is the name of a public figure whose position has of a public figure whose position has beenbeen clearly identified, all proper names in this book are pseudonyms. A small clearly identified, all proper names in this book are pseudonyms. A small asterisk next to the name, thus*, is a
asterisk next to the name, thus*, is a gentle reminder to the reader that it isgentle reminder to the reader that it is a pseudonym. Certain other identifying information has been subtly a
a pseudonym. Certain other identifying information has been subtly altered,ltered, so as to protect the witness from being identified. But these small alterations so as to protect the witness from being identified. But these small alterations in no way change or alter the substance
in no way change or alter the substance or specifics of the witnesses’or specifics of the witnesses’ testimony.
testimony.
Finally, the first witness testimony here included was actually
Finally, the first witness testimony here included was actually the lastthe last interview carried out. The reason is that, by happenstance, Carson*
interview carried out. The reason is that, by happenstance, Carson* provided the best overview of what it is like for an ordinary American provided the best overview of what it is like for an ordinary American toto experience life after the American Crash.
Preface
Preface: “It’s Hell In The FC”
: “It’s Hell In The FC”
Carson* is a 20 year old man who lives in the Arcadia suburb of Phoenix, Carson* is a 20 year old man who lives in the Arcadia suburb of Phoenix, AZ. This interview was conducted September 21, 2020. It was the last AZ. This interview was conducted September 21, 2020. It was the last
interview conducted for this history interview conducted for this history ..
What’s my typical day like? What’s my typical day like?
I guess I get up
I guess I get up in the morning? And if there’s water, I in the morning? And if there’s water, I take a shower.take a shower. But we can’t get shampoo, so’s why I keep the
But we can’t get shampoo, so’s why I keep the dome shaved bald. Justdome shaved bald. Just easier? Sometimes the water doesn’t get on for four-five-six days even, so easier? Sometimes the water doesn’t get on for four-five-six days even, so it’s just smarter to keep it bald.
it’s just smarter to keep it bald. My brothers and most of my friends do My brothers and most of my friends do thethe same. Friends I got with hair? Specially girls? They have a helluva time same. Friends I got with hair? Specially girls? They have a helluva time keeping it clean. My mom bitches about it
keeping it clean. My mom bitches about it all the time, it can all the time, it can get annoying.get annoying. We’re a family clan in Arcadia.
We’re a family clan in Arcadia. Oh, uh, like-see, we live in a bigOh, uh, like-see, we live in a big
suburban house in Arcadia. No, it’s not part of an Identity Zone, it’s just a suburban house in Arcadia. No, it’s not part of an Identity Zone, it’s just a lone McMansion out in the suburbs sitting on
lone McMansion out in the suburbs sitting on an acre of land. [It] an acre of land. [It] can getcan get hard to defend. Yeah, I know. When Identity Zones were getting organized hard to defend. Yeah, I know. When Identity Zones were getting organized out here, we decided not to join up.
out here, we decided not to join up. I wish we had, but well. No, I wish we had, but well. No, we’re notwe’re not moving. We’ve got no place to move to. And anyway, my folks and
moving. We’ve got no place to move to. And anyway, my folks and mymy brothers and their wives and me have put too m
brothers and their wives and me have put too much of ourselves into this olduch of ourselves into this old shitpile. I hate it here. I
shitpile. I hate it here. I mean I love it and all, mean I love it and all, it’s my homestead, myit’s my homestead, my clan’sclan’s homestead, right? But I hate it.
homestead, right? But I hate it. It used to be a real It used to be a real nice area? You couldnice area? You could even call it upscale? But then with a
even call it upscale? But then with all the fire-sales when the old-dollarll the fire-sales when the old-dollar
crashed, it was just abandoned. Now it’s all decrepit and stuff. Our house is crashed, it was just abandoned. Now it’s all decrepit and stuff. Our house is practically the only one around here that still has
practically the only one around here that still has the actual owners living inthe actual owners living in it. The houses that’re burned down flat’s ‘cause the
it. The houses that’re burned down flat’s ‘cause the family living in ‘em diedfamily living in ‘em died of d-grave. Easier to just torch the
of d-grave. Easier to just torch the place than deal with that mess. Most place than deal with that mess. Most ofof the other houses still standing are boarded up and abandoned, or else
