The American Manifesto

On June 23, 1788, during New York State's convention debating the U.S. Constitution, Malancton Smith said, "If this government becomes oppressive, it will be by degrees. It will aim at its end by disseminating sentiments of government opposite to republicanism; and proceed from step to step in depriving the people of a share in the government." His prediction has proven to be alarmingly accurate. "The American Manifesto" details the steps that were taken, the false sentiments of government that were disseminated, why it was all so wrong headed, and how the whole misguided course of events can be reversed, restoring liberty to ourselves and our descendents.

Steven Flanders was born in 1953 and raised in Colorado Springs. He has been a lifelong political activist with eclectic experience including service twice as a Democratic committeeman, twice as a Republican committeeman, a one time member of the Libertarian Party, and an officer in the Green Party. He has lived in Hawaii, California, Arizona, New Mexico, Colorado, New York, Kansas, and currently resides in, Nashville, Tennessee.