Weaponized Social Engineering: How the U.S. Government Divides to Conquer

From Identity Politics to Family Breakdown, Learn Who’s Really Pulling America's Strings

America is being ripped apart at the seams, and it’s intentional.

Social engineering tactics employed by the U.S. government, amplified by an ever-present media machine, are dividing citizens by race, gender, family, and faith.

This calculated division isn’t accidental; it’s the intentional strategy to consolidate power while communities crumble beneath the chaos.

No-fault divorce

This policy is meant to simplify marital dissolution; in what proper world is a lifetime commitment meant to be more easily dissolved?

This was hailed as a step toward individual freedom, but no-fault divorce has inadvertently dismantled the foundation of stable family structures. Marriages became disposable contracts, leaving children caught in the crossfire of parental conflict, economic instability, and emotional turmoil.

Families, once the bedrock of stable communities, are now weakened and vulnerable; why would policymakers and media influencers endorse something so destructive?

Simple.

Broken families are easier to manipulate.

A fractured society without cohesive family units relies on governmental intervention, enabling politicians to leverage dependency as a tool for deeper control.

Single-parent homes, often financially strained, become easy targets for welfare programs and political promises, creating generational cycles of reliance and powerlessness.

Identity politics drives the wedge further by slicing already disconnected Americans into smaller, conflicting groups defined by superficial attributes such as race, gender, and sexual orientation, rather than shared values and aspirations.

Politicians, with the help of mainstream media, fan the flames of victimhood and resentment, fueling a perpetual cycle of outrage and division. Instead of fostering unity and common purpose, identity politics encourages suspicion, competition, and outright hostility among fellow Americans.

This division serves a clear purpose.

Distracted citizens battling “enemies” in their own communities won’t unify to challenge the true architects of their suffering: the political elite, media conglomerates, and the financial powerhouses funding them.

Whether it’s Trump, Biden, or Obama, the focus on individual leaders is a red herring (a deliberate distraction) meant to keep eyes off those pulling the strings.

Consider the role of mainstream media.

Outlets once (maybe?) dedicated to unbiased journalism now actively engage in narrative construction designed to stoke conflict. I’m sure you’ve seen the videos where every reporter is saying the same thing.

If Fox News, CNN, and MSNBC were “independent” of one another, why would they be reading from the exact same script..?

These outlets highlight stories that fuel tensions, perpetuate stereotypes, and deepen societal rifts. Media executives understand one critical truth: A divided, anxious, and angry populace generates engagement, clicks, and profits.

It renders citizens ineffective, too consumed by infighting to hold power to account.

Politicians, meanwhile, are incentivized to perpetuate this cycle.

Campaigns thrive on fear, anger, and division.

By turning neighbor against neighbor, political figures solidify their bases, using emotional manipulation to ensure voter loyalty. Policies marketed as either progressive or conservative solutions rarely address root causes. Instead, they exacerbate problems, ensuring continued reliance on governmental “solutions” that often do more harm than good.

The ultimate tragedy?

While ordinary Americans argue over manufactured grievances, real issues go unaddressed. Infrastructure crumbles, education standards plummet, economic disparity widens, and mental health crises explode.

Communities decay not from external threats, but from carefully orchestrated internal chaos that forces global ugliness before everyone’s eyes, keeping them from ever seeing local beauty.

It’s crucial to recognize that blaming individual figureheads like Trump, Biden, or Obama misses the larger picture.

Each has been used as a scapegoat or savior figure by opposing sides, keeping the populace’s attention squarely fixed on political theater rather than systemic realities.

This distraction ensures the continuous accumulation of wealth and power by those hidden in the shadows, corporate interests, lobbyists, and entrenched bureaucrats who dictate policy and applaud destruction…

So, what’s the solution?

Awareness and unity.

We must break free from the narrative that pits us against one another.

Rejecting identity politics doesn’t mean ignoring genuine injustice; it means recognizing the manipulation designed to exploit these injustices for political gain.

Rebuilding robust family structures, fostering community cohesion, and seeking genuine solutions beyond government dependency can create resilience against this strategic division.

At The Daily Draft Newsletter, these are the conversations I’m committed to having, ones that confront uncomfortable truths, expose manipulative tactics, and empower readers with the clarity and tools needed to navigate these turbulent times.

I don’t stop at merely naming problems; I focus on tangible actions and solutions.

America’s strength has always been rooted in unity and shared values. To reclaim this strength, we must all look beyond political puppets and understand who is truly pulling the strings.

The choice is clear: Either remain pawns in a game of social engineering or reclaim our unity, purpose, and power.

- Zac Small