The Fate of the American Dream: Who is the "Traitor"? - Wallace's Paper Exposes Political Distrust and Social Media Firestorms

1. Introduction: "Is the American Dream Dead?"

Andrew Wallace's essay, "American Dream is Impossible Until Root Causes of Treason are Eliminated," released in conjunction with Independence Day 2025, boldly claims that the "administrative state," which disregards the U.S. Constitution, is corroding the nation and hindering true prosperity. He labels this as "treason" against the state and argues that the American Dream is an illusion unless this is eradicated.newswithviews.com

2. The Essence of Wallace's Essay

1. Disregard for the Constitution as the Root of All Evil
   The bureaucratic apparatus and Congress have ignored the Constitution, justifying foreign wars and massive redistribution.newswithviews.com

2. The Chain of "Unconstitutional Expenditures"
   Examples include "undeclared wars," "unjust foreign aid," "corporate welfare," and "spending on illegal immigrants."

3. Criticism of Lobbying Forces
   He specifically accuses Jewish lobbies and the ultra-wealthy of usurping sovereignty (this includes discriminatory perspectives).

4. "Certain Punishment" as a Prescription
   He proposes severe penalties such as "certain hanging and imprisonment" for unconstitutional acts and suggests returning a portion of taxes to the states.

Though his expressions may be extreme, the question raised on Independence Day—"Who has stolen our dream?"—sparked waves on social media.

3. Reactions on Social Media

Note: Social media reactions summarized from keyword searches on X (formerly Twitter), Threads, and Reddit as of 10:00 JST, July 6, 2025.

4. The Current State of the "Dream" in Data

According to OECD research, the U.S. has the lowest intergenerational mobility among 13 countries, with over 50% of a father's income rank being "inherited" by the child.en.wikipedia.org
— Even if Wallace's claims lean towards extremism, the data supports the point that the myth of "hard work pays off" is being shaken.

5. A Historical Perspective: 250 Years of Rebellion and Reform

• 1776: Declaration of Independence "No taxation without representation"

• 1861: Civil War—Federal Government vs. State Rights

• 1930s: New Deal—Birth of the Large Administrative State

• 1970s: Watergate—Collapse of Trust

• 2020s: Pandemic and Election Fraud Theories—Peak of Division

Wallace's essay can be seen as a radical manifesto calling for a "21st-century Boston Tea Party."

6. Critical Examination

7. Future Points of Discussion

1. Transparency in Political Funding: Re-regulate large PACs post-Citizens United ruling.

2. Strengthening the War Powers Act: Limit presidential military actions to 30 days and require bipartisan reauthorization.

3. Addressing Opportunity Disparities: Close loopholes in progressive taxation and enhance access to education and healthcare.

4. Resilience Against Divisive Rhetoric: Distinguish between conspiracy theories and hate, and foster open discussions.

8. Conclusion: The Method to Reclaim the "Dream"

Wallace's writing is provocative. However, underlying his "anger" is a desire not to give up on the dream. What is needed is not to increase "enemies," but constitutional processes and data-driven reforms—this is the reconstruction of the 21st-century American Dream.