To Our Southern Neighbours: Musk and The Trojan Horse of Tyranny
How Musk has used Trump and MAGA to Enact his Own Agenda in the U.S.
The Hidden Hand behind the Chaos
Elon Musk wants you to believe he’s a free speech warrior, a visionary technologist, and a defender of civilization against the “woke mind virus.” But beneath this manufactured persona lies a far more disturbing ambition: the execution of Musk’s Yarvinist coup.
Who is Curtis Yarvin
Curtis Yarvin (aka Mencius Goldbug) is the architect of neo-reactionary (NRx) thought, a political philosophy that rejects democracy and promotes authoritarian, elite rule. According to Yarvin, democracy is an illusion of control, and society would function far better under a strong, unelected technocratic leader much like a CEO running a company.
This idea…let’s call it Yarvinism, is Musk’s endgame. He doesn’t want to save democracy, he wants to replace it. He has already started and he rode through the gates of Washington inside the Trojan horse of MAGA.
MAGA has been a perfect vehicle for smuggling Yarvinist rule into the mainstream. And so far, it is working! By aligning himself with right-wing media algorithms, anti-democratic narratives and religious zealots, Musk has manufactured the conditions for authoritarianism to take hold…all while presenting himself as a “saviour”, someone who will drive out the deep state and make government more efficient.
MAGA Culture Wars as a Distraction
One of the key Yarvinist strategies is destabilization. If people are constantly outraged, divided, and paranoid, they won’t be able to recognize the slow, systematic destruction of democracy right in front of them. Does this sound familiar?
This is where the MAGA comes in.
Musk’s algorithmic amplification or right-wing outrage isn’t just about engagement, its a deliberate strategy to:
Distract from actual governance failures by keeping people focused on identity politics rather than wealth inequality or corporate power.
Undermine faith in democracy by stoking paranoia about election fraud, “deep state” conspiracies, and institutional corruption.
Create an endless cycle of division that makes consensus-based governance impossible through polarization.
Musk turned X (formerly Twitter) into the headquarters for reactionary culture wars, he is not just courting the far-right, he is actively manufacturing chaos as a pretext for authoritarianism.
Proven historically: if democracy seems too messy, too chaotic, people will crave a strongman solution.
Christian Nationalism as the Moral Justification for Tyranny
If MAGA’s right-wing culture wars create political instability, Christian Nationalism provides the ideological justification for centralized authoritarian rule.
Musk, despite being personally irreligious, has aligned himself with Christian Nationalist rhetoric because either services a critical function in his Yarvinist playbook.
It frames democracy as un-Christian. Christian Nationalists argue that the U.S. was “founded as a Christian nation” and that secular democracy is a threat to God’s authority. This message softens the public resistance to authoritarian governance making rule by a strongman seem not just acceptable but divinely mandated. (Author’s Note: I consider myself a Christian, but the traditional type of Christian who believes in the basic tenets of Christ’s teachings
It creates a loyal, emotion driven base. Unlike secular conservatives, Christian Nationalists are willing to sacrifice for their beliefs. By aligning with their cause, Musk taps into a demographic that is highly mobilized, resistant to facts, and ready to take radical action. A perfect tool for dismantling democratic institutions.
It reinforces hierarchy. Christian Nationalism preaches submission to authority, whether that authority is church leaders, political figures, or a self-appointed tech emperor like Musk.
This is where the Yarvin’s neo-monarchist vision and Christian Nationalism intersect perfectly. Both believe in strong, unelected rulers who control society for its “own good”.
The Yarvinist Coup: Replacing Democracy with Techno-authoritarianism
Musk isn’t just shaping the political discourse…he is reshaping governance itself.
If you watched video from the Trump cabinet meeting this week, you will have witnessed something I never though to see in the White House: an unelected tech businessman present himself as the second-most powerful man in the room. And there was no push-back.
By using MAGA culture wars to break democracy and Christian Nationalism to justify authoritarian control, Musk has paved the way for a technocratic corporate state, where:
Government functions “efficiently” like a private corporation with the efficiencies prioritized over accountability (and public interest).
Elections become obsolete where leaders are chosen based on “merit” or “competence”, not democratic participation.
AI, surveillance, and digital platforms control public perception, eliminating dissent before it starts.
Yarvin himself has suggested that governments should be run like tech start-ups, with a CEO-style sovereign who isn’t bound by bureaucratic inefficiencies or public approval.
Musk, by consolidating control over the U.S. government through DOGE, is positioning himself to be that CEO.
Why this Matters? The Slow Creep of Digital Authoritarianism
Most people won’t recognize the shift until it’s too late. If you’re reading this you can see the changes happening in realtime.
But by the time there is wide acceptance of this reality the traditional safeguards of democracy: free press, public accountability, independent institutions, may be too eroded to fight back.
We can see the pieces falling into place:
MAGA culture wars, algorithmically amplified, are keeping the public distracted.
Christian Nationalism is normalizing the idea of authoritarian rule as “God’s will”.
Musk is consolidating control over key digital, AI and economic infrastructures.
What’s left? The final push to discard democracy altogether. (Do you remember Trump’s weird “you won’t ever have to vote again…” statement?)
This Isn’t Just About Musk. It’s About the Future of Governance in America
Musk isn’t just another right-wing billionaire. He is the most powerful enabler of Yarvinist authoritarianism in the modern world…and he is doing into, in plain sight.
By disguising his anti-democratic ambitions behind the future wars and identity politics, he is slowly shifting public consciousness toward accepting elite, unelected rule as inevitable.
Canada: Let’s not let this happen here. Let’s see through the distractions amplified on social media.
If we don’t call it out now, we all may soon find ourselves in a Yarvinist future we failed to stop.
What Can Be Done Now That Musk Has Almost Won?
The reality is stark: Musk has already infiltrated key U.S. government departments, controls major digital infrastructure, and has normalized authoritarianism. This is no longer about prevention…it’s about resistance, disruption, and survival in a rapidly closing window of U.S. democracy. And Canada may be next.
To Our American Neighbours: We Support You and Offer Encouragement!
Disrupt and Resist from Within
Authoritarian movements thrive on compliance. Resistance must happen inside his structures.
Slow the machine. If you work in Musk-aligned industries (tech, defense, AI, infrastructure), find ways to resist quietly. Delay, disrupt, document!
Refuse to build the tools of tyranny. Technologists, scientists, and policymakers must actively sabotage efforts to implement Musk’s AI-driven authoritarianism. This week over 20 US federal civil servants quit DOGE as they refused to implement his agenda.
Localize Power and Break Dependence on Musk’s Infrastructure
Musk wants centralized control therefore local resistance weakens his grip.
Reduce reliance on Starlink and Tesla infrastructure. Support alternative satellite networks and local energy solutions.
Strengthen local democracy. National governments may be compromised, but local governments and grassroots movements can resist.
Decentralize information. Get physical books, print materials, and support local libraries and publishers outside AI-driven content filters.
Disrupt the Narrative to Expose the Myth of Musk
Musk has won by controlling the story. Change the story.
Turn public sentiment against him and what he is doing within the US federal government. His power relies on the illusion that he is a genius innovator. Prove otherwise. That his record is fraud, exploitation, and state dependency. Republicans have advised elected representatives to cancel Town Halls because of the rising public backlash.
Support anti-authoritarian storytelling. Invest in books, films, podcasts, and influencers who counter the Musk mythology and promote decentralized resistance.
Prepare for Retaliation…Because It’s Coming
Musk’s next move will probably be full suppression of dissent. Be ready.
Secure your digital presence. Expect surveillance, blacklisting, and AI-driven retaliation against dissenters.
Prepare for legal and financial retaliation. Musk and his allies will use lawsuits, job losses, and banking restrictions as weapons. Have backup plans.
We are watching this happen. Resist!