Friends, It's Only a Matter of Time Before This Newsletter Is Censored, Suppressed or Banned

Hello Friends,I’ve been writing for a long time, and no matter what platform I end up on, the same thing always happens. First, I hit the ground running. I quickly amass thousands of followers and hundreds of thousands of views. But just when I start to take off, somebody slams on the brakes.I’ve written stories that have been shared a quarter of a million times only to come back the next day to crickets.Overnight, I go from rising star to persona non grata.Why does that happen?Frankly, it’s because we live in a society of narrative suppression with various mechanisms to prevent anyone with a humanitarian message from finding an audience.I’ve been writing for 50 years and it happens everywhere I go. It’s not going to stop happening until we the people stand up to say “enough is enough” and demand a seat at the table for voices that defend human dignity.Lately, people have been writing me to warn about censorship. I’ve heard from readers who have been mysteriously unsubscribed from my newsletter. Others find they are no longer able to leave comments or restack my posts.That’s how it starts.About half a year ago, there was an influx of legacy media creators to this platform. These are men and women who have already become multi-millionaires. These are men and women who have already sat shoulder to shoulder with our do-nothing representatives, and failed to pressure them into taking appropriate action.They are defenders of the status quo. They didn’t come to Substack out of solidarity, they came out of suppression.The mind of the American citizen has been conditioned to gravitate toward success. Unfortunately, it’s also been groomed to not ask questions. I’ve personally seen that many of the old media multimillionaires have supporters with no followers, no profile picture, and a clearly fake name. Just because somebody appears to be successful doesn’t mean they’ve actually earned an audience.If there is one thing the cancelation of Jimmy Kimmel proved, it’s that our economic power is greater than we think. I constantly have to remind the general public to be discerning in who they give their money to. Please, stop supporting millionaires. Turn your efforts to the new voices that are standing up and demanding a better future for you and your children.The legacy media creators and the old school politicians have had their chance. They are the ones responsible for the mess we’re in.The way I see it, I have a responsibility to flood the zone with kindness. Everywhere you turn, there’s another rage monger spewing hate and lies into the atmosphere. It makes my skin crawl. It makes me anxious. I find that the best thing I can do is attempt to answer their hatred with hope, love, compassion, and empathy.I realize that I publish more content than anyone can consume. I’m just trying to get some representation for a compassionate viewpoint. We have to change the mindset of our nation. We have to erode the structure that elevates cruelty. The current mechanism elevates the worst people in our society, and pushes decency to the fringes.This is why we can’t rely on legacy personalities. They’ve amassed their fortunes through a corrupt system. The reason they’re sitting on hordes of cash is exactly because they failed to push back against injustice in the past.We need to collectively resolve to support new voices.On Wednesday January 28th at 9AM CST, I’m interviewing Wisconsin gubernatorial candidate Francesca Hong.On Thursday January 29th at 9AM CST, I’m interviewing Wisconsin congressional candidate Emily Berge.The way I see it, one of the main problems in our society is that our representatives are too insulated from the people. We need to be able to speak to them and voice our concerns and our fears about the future. We have to encourage them to use the power we entrust them with appropriately for the benefit of all.Millionaires who live in gated communities fail to do this.I am just a regular dad. I have two daughters and a dog. My wife is an immigrant. I’ve built this platform specifically so I can speak out on behalf of marginalized groups that are being tortured today.Men, women, and children are being tortured. We can’t pretend that’s not happening.But I’m up against many obstacles. The viewpoint I espouse runs contrary to what establishment media wants to recognize. This is why I need your help so I can continue to support reasonable candidates, offer them greater visibility, and ensure a mechanism of communication.We are making progress in changing the heart of this country, but we have a long way to go and there are many challenges ahead.If you have seen signs that my work is being censored from your feed or your inbox, please consider becoming a paid subscriber. Increasing my reach will help teach the algorithm that a viewpoint of kindness is what the people actually want. You can subscribe for as little as $20 a year by using coupon code bf8564a4 or clicking here.If I can get to 1,000 paid subscribers, it will significantly boost my viewership and get me out of whatever algorithmic suppression I’m currently having to endure. It will also help to guarantee you continue to have access to my content. Pay whatever you can, here’s the whole list of options:Sponsor me for $5 a month ❤️ Sponsor me for $4 a month 🧡 Sponsor me for $3 a month 💛 Sponsor me for $2 a month 💚 Thank you! 💙And here’s the button:Remember that we are living in an era of narrative suppression. Mainstream media is not a meritocracy, it is a propaganda distribution mechanism. This whole system has been put in place to make us fearful, and make us believe we don’t have any power.They provide us with the illusion of choice, because they steal away every alternative that doesn’t align with the establishment viewpoint.But you have the power to change this structure. There are dozens of other compassionate creators who are doing tremendous work. They too are in danger of being silenced. It’s up to you all to determine which viewpoint will influence humanity going forward.I will continue to reach out to political candidates, and as my platform grows they will be more inclined to come and talk to me. In turn, you all have access to me. I promise to listen to you and take your concerns seriously. Please help me by calling your representatives and encouraging them to come and talk to me.Many politicians never hear the real concerns of the people. They’re isolated in their mansions and their servants and consultants who edit out any evidence of suffering in our society. We have to ensure they know what’s going on. If they refuse to act once they’ve found out, we have to replace them with candidates that actually will work for us.This is a mission statement. If you want to feel your power, be more deliberate in who you support. I know that many of you are facing tremendous economic challenges. That’s by design. That’s the objective both of the Republican party, and the Democratic establishment that refuses to help us.If we are going to change things, we have to start elevating new voices. Also, please keep coming back to listen to the discussions I publish. These discussions are designed to cut through the false narratives which are deployed to make you feel fearful and helpless.You are neither.When we come together we are powerful. When we are deliberate in our actions, we can create change. Please encourage other people to come to this newsletter. If you have MAGA family members you wish to deprogram, encourage them to sign up and listen to me for a year. I’m trying to flood the zone with decency and I need your help.Your comments, shares, and restacks make a huge impact. Please also consider sharing to your other profiles. It’s also critical that you consider the things I talk about with my guests and you incorporate those ideas into your worldview. Try to recognize that you have the right to establish boundaries. You have the right to demand a government that works for you. It’s not unreasonable to ask for universal healthcare, fair wages, a roof, food, and education for your children.It’s not unreasonable to demand that human dignity is a right.We have to change our own minds first, we have to reach others, we have to reform our communities so that our children have a chance at life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.You’ve all been such a tremendous source of comfort for me over this last year. Whenever I feel anxious, I turn to my microphone or my keyboard and I work through my fears. We’ve discussed many strategies in the last twelve months, and we’ll continue to change our tactics as we learn more and the situation evolves.We’re not going to quit.Listen as much or as little as you want. Come to me with your questions. Help me reach new followers. Pressure your representatives to come and talk to me. This is a viable strategy that will allow us to reclaim control of our country.I’m tired of being frustrated. I’m not going to quit. At this point, you know me. I’m not ashamed to shed tears when I see a child in pain. I’m not going to stop until everyone in our society is taken care of. Please help in any way you can. Sponsor me at whatever level you can afford, but please don’t sponsor some legacy media millionaire who has already demonstrated s/he will not stand up for you.There are good people out there, they just are never given a platform. It’s our job to change that, and we do it through deliberate action. When I reach 1,000 paid subscribers, there are a lot of creators I intend to support. I’m already bringing as many of them on as I can so that they can grow and we can all rise together.If you’re afraid of getting cut off from this newsletter, the best thing you can do now is become a paid supporter at any level. This is a critical moment in history. We need to organize as quickly as possible, and we have to examine the threats before us with open eyes. We can no longer afford to sit on our hands and hope it gets better. It’s not getting better until we learn to elevate people of integrity. Thank you so much for your trust and your support. Together, we’ll win.I will not accept any other outcome.You all make this newsletter happen! Thanks for your sponsorship! I have payment tiers starting at as little as twenty dollars a year.Upgrade at 30% offUpgrade at 40% offUpgrade at 50% offUpgrade at 60% offI’m so happy you’re here, and I’m looking forward to sharing more thoughts with you tomorrow.Please sponsor me here too if you are able:My CoSchedule referral linkHere’s my referral link to my preferred headline analyzer tool. If you sign up through this, it’s another way to support this newsletter (thank you).I'd Rather Be Writing is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Get full access to I'd Rather Be Writing at walterrhein.substack.com/subscribe