Addressing the Erosion of American Freedoms and the Power of Economic Resistance

Good morning, everybody. My name is Eric Foster, co-founder of the Future Today and Tomorrow Super PAC. I haven’t been on in a while due to work and focusing on my health, but I felt compelled to speak today because our country is at a serious tipping point regarding the loss of what it is supposed to represent. While America has never been perfect and has made many mistakes, there is always the opportunity for change and improvement. Unfortunately, we are not currently taking that path, and it’s important to clarify that this direction does not reflect the will of all Americans.The Non-MAGA Majority: Numbers and ResponsibilityOut of 241 million eligible adult American voters, 164,295,439 did not vote for Donald Trump, Stephen Miller, Russ Vogt, Tom Holman, or the MAGA dictatorship regime. Only 77,302,580 voted in support. Even among those voters, some may now question the regime’s actions. My rationale for speaking today was motivated by something I saw on Instagram and then read in the New York Times regarding the TSA—the Transportation Safety Administration—which has been tasked with protecting us since 9/11, specifically concerning air travel.Surveillance and Data Sharing: TSA and ICEThe current administration is sharing data with ICE (Immigration and Customs Enforcement) to identify and potentially deport undocumented travelers. The right to travel, while not explicitly stated in the Bill of Rights, has been historically protected under the Ninth Amendment. However, this regime is turning travel into a surveillance tool, targeting undocumented immigrants first, but also legal immigrants and U.S. citizens who oppose their views. There is a proposed administrative rule requiring travelers to provide five years of social media history, email addresses, aliases, maiden names, and children’s names to enter the United States—all under the guise of protecting Americans. This, I assert, is not the truth; the real intention is to suppress dissent and block those opposing the regime from entering America.Economic Power: Boycotting Air TravelGiven the TSA’s practice of sharing traveler data with ICE since March 2025, every traveler’s information—including that of children and family members—is now accessible to ICE. If you disagree with this intrusion, it’s time to exercise economic power. The Future Today and Tomorrow Super PAC strongly recommends avoiding air travel and using alternative transportation methods. Until Congress passes legislation to stop this practice, boycott air travel to protect your privacy.We need to regain control of Congress from the MAGA majority and return it to those who will enact laws to prohibit travel surveillance and protect citizens’ freedom.Historical Context: African American Experience and MAGA HypocrisyI want to highlight the 300th year since my ancestors were stolen from Madagascar and brought to America as slaves. My family, now twelve generations in America, has been here longer than many MAGA supporters who claim exclusive ownership of the nation’s future. This notion is hypocritical and unfounded.Turning to Somali immigrants, the MAGA narrative portrays their community as a negative influence. In reality, 75% of Somali immigrants have become citizens, contributing significantly to the American economy. In Minnesota, Somali Americans generate $500 million in annual income, pay $67 million in state and local taxes, and have an $8 billion impact on the state’s economy. Removing these contributions would create an economic void that cannot be easily filled by others.Immigrants’ Economic ContributionsImmigrants are critical to the U.S. economy, paying billions in state and local taxes, supporting small businesses, and wielding substantial spending power. Claims that removing immigrants would improve economic conditions are false; native-born Americans already face poverty and unemployment and cannot readily replace the jobs and businesses immigrants support.According to data from the American Immigration Council, immigrants pay $651.9 billion in taxes and hold $1.7 trillion in spending power. Removing 47.8 million immigrants would devastate the economy, as their contributions are not easily replaced by native-born citizens.Among entrepreneurs, immigrants own 3,885,100 businesses, generating $116.2 billion in income. If these businesses disappear, there is no guarantee that MAGA supporters or others could successfully take over or maintain the same economic output.Undocumented Immigrants: Myths vs. RealityThere are persistent lies about undocumented immigrants and their impact. The vetting process for immigrants is thorough, and entering illegally is a civil infraction, not a felony. Undocumented immigrants pay taxes they cannot benefit from, including Social Security and Medicare. They do not have access to these programs, contrary to claims made during the debate over the 2025 “F**k Over America Act.” If you remove this population, the economic losses—$89.8 billion in taxes and $299 billion in spending power—will not magically transfer to others.Call to Boycott Anti-Immigrant BusinessesThe Super PAC calls for boycotting businesses that support the dehumanization of immigrants and urges the creation of new, sensible pathways for undocumented immigrants to become citizens. Crime statistics show that native-born Americans commit the majority of crimes; the portrayal of immigrants as criminals is misleading and unsupported by the data.Economic Resistance: Supporting Pro-Democracy Businesses and MediaSpend your money with businesses and in communities that oppose dehumanization and support inclusive policies. Blue states, including those with moderate Republican leadership, should help residents and businesses minimize spending on federal fees outside of mandatory taxes. Use capitalism to counter the regime’s anti-American campaign.The MAGA regime also seeks to control news and entertainment media. Boycott MAGA-aligned entities like Paramount, and support independent media outlets. States should consider antitrust actions to prevent media consolidation that would threaten independent voices. Maintaining media diversity is crucial to preserving freedom of information and entertainment choices.Economic Resistance: Action stepsNext steps* Non-MAGA majority: Boycott air travel where logistically possible, use driving, train, or other transportation methods instead* Non-MAGA majority: Cancel Paramount subscriptions and boycott Paramount services* Non-MAGA majority: Boycott businesses that align with and support the demonization of immigrants* Non-MAGA majority: Spend money with businesses in states and communities that stand against the regime* Blue state governments: Look at ways to help businesses and citizens minimize spending on federal government fees and services* Blue state governments: File antitrust action against a Paramount takeover of Warner Brothers* People in MAGA states: Start participating in elections and become every election voters to change state governments* Airlines: Fight against TSA data sharing with ICE* Congress: If voters elect a Non-MAGA Pro-Democracy Congressional Majority in 2026, that majority must pass new statutory law to outlaw TSA data sharing with ICE and defund travel tracking programs* Congress: If voters elect a Non-MAGA Pro-Democracy Congressional Majority in 2026, that majority must pass a new immigration act with common sense pathway for undocumented immigrants to become citizensConclusion: Harnessing Economic Power for ChangeIn summary, we have the economic power to push back against infringements on our rights, including surveillance of travel and attacks on immigrant communities. Boycott businesses and services that support these actions, and spend your money with those who stand for freedom and inclusion. Support efforts to regain control of Congress and state governments, and use your spending power as a form of voting between elections.Finally, if you wish to support the Future Today and Tomorrow Super PAC, links will be provided. It is time to stand together, reject the regime’s harmful policies, and ensure our economic power is not misused. Thank you, and see you on the other side.Call to action: Share this and support pro-democracy organizing where you live. Visit 💙 https://secure.actblue.com/donate/the-future-today---tomorrow-1 and contribute to help us reach the Non-MAGA Majority voting community in advance of the 2026 and 2027 off-off year elections. Let’s make truth simple again—and win.About The Future - Today & TomorrowThe Future - Today & Tomorrow is a Super PAC dedicated to the advancement and protection of civil liberties across the United States. We strive for a future where democracy is unassailable, and every citizen’s right to vote is sacrosanct. Our mission is to ensure that technology serves to enhance, not inhibit, the democratic process, fostering a society where everyone has the freedom to choose their leaders without fear or interference. For more information about The Future - Today & Tomorrow, please visit https://www.futurepac.today/ This Substack is reader-supported. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.Thanks for reading! This post is public so feel free to share it. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit ericfoster52.substack.com/subscribe