A Reminder of Khrushchev’s Word’s for the Younger Generations

Guest Opinion by Tommy Hanes

A reminder of what Khrushchev said 60 years ago:

“Your children’s children will live under communism. You Americans are so gullible. No, you won’t accept communism outright, but we will keep feeding you small doses of socialism until you finally wake up and find you already have communism. We will not have to fight you. We will so weaken your economy that you will fall like overripe fruit into our hands. Democracy will cease to exist when you take away from those who are willing to work and give to those who would not.”

It was September 29, 1959, when Nikita Khrushchev delivered his prediction for America at the United Nations. Remember the television coverage of him banging his shoe on the podium? At that time, just the word “communism” was feared throughout our nation.

Remember this: Socialism leads to communism.

How do you create a socialist state? There are eight levels of control:

1. Healthcare — Control healthcare, and you control the people.
2. Poverty — Increase the poverty level as high as possible. Poor people are easier to control and will not fight back if you are providing everything for them.
3. Debt — Increase the debt to an unsustainable level. That way, you are able to increase taxes, which will produce more poverty.
4. Gun Control — Remove people’s ability to defend themselves against the government. That way, you are able to create a police state.
5. Welfare — Take control of every aspect of their lives—food, housing, and income—because that will make them fully dependent on the government.
6. Education — Take control of what people read and listen to, and take control of what children learn in school.
7. Religion — Remove the belief in God from the government and schools because the people need to believe that ONLY the government knows what is best for them.
8. Class Warfare — Divide the people into the wealthy and the poor. Eliminate the middle class. This will cause more discontent, and it will be easier to tax the rich with the support of the poor.

WE ARE THERE!

Tommy Hanes served in the Alabama House of Representatives from 2014 to 2022, representing District 23. During his two terms, Hanes became known for his firm conservative views, opposition to tax increases and government overreach, and his emphasis on personal liberty. His conservative voting scorecards consistently ranked him among Alabama’s most conservative lawmakers.

A retired Chattanooga fire captain, he spent 25 years in the fire service and was twice named Fireman of the Year. Hanes and his wife, Rhonda, live in Bryant.