‘Republicans and Democrats Are in Revolt – For Very Different Reasons’ by John Tillman-RCP. ‘It’s Good to Remind Ourselves and Our Would-Be Rulers that We the People are Still in Charge.’ FEA
According to left-leaning Google AIO: “John Tillman is a prominent free-market advocate, CEO of the American Culture Project, and founder of the Hall of Giants. As the former CEO of the Illinois Policy Institute (2007-2021), he transformed it into a leading state-based think tank. He focuses on cultural engagement and fighting for, as he terms it, “the commanding heights of American culture”.” According to InfluenceWatch.org, Tillman is also associated with the Franklin News Foundation. “The Franklin News Foundation (formerly the Franklin Center for Government and Public Integrity) is a non-profit, public interest news organization that funds journalism that focuses on government accountability, especially related to transparency, accountability, and fiscal responsibility.1” Influence Watchalso said: “The Franklin News Foundation’s projects include The Center Square, the Illinois Radio Network, and Franklin Media Group.3” It is Tillman who is the author of the article that follows in Part I. As the headline teased, Tillman said in Part (bold added): “Say this for the current anti-elite moment: It’s beautifully American. Both the right and left are breathing new life into our national ideal of sovereignty, which holds that the people are ultimately in control. It’s good to remind ourselves – and our would-be rulers – that we the people are still in charge. But not all revolts are created equal. Despite their superficial similarity, the Republican and Democrat versions are diametrically opposed and fundamentally incompatible.”
1) That same Google artificial intelligence overview said the following. “Key Organizations & Roles:
American Culture Project (ACP): Founder/CEO, a 501(c)(4) organization aiming to build a, as mentioned on SourceWatch, permanent, growing community-focused infrastructure to take back the commanding heights of culture.
Hall of Giants: Founder and Chairman, an organization focused on, as stated on the Hall of Giants website, fostering a new generation of entrepreneurial and principled leaders.
2) MHProNewsadvised readers here that from time to time this publication would take a look at the big picture to help readers better understand and explore how the plight of MHVille fits into that bigger picture. Stating the obvious can be clarifying. 2026 is a midterm election year. It is less than 9 months to election day (11.3.2026). Affordability and affordable housing are big picture items that ought to have clear ties to manufactured housing.
3) Tillman’s commentary will be unpacked in Part II by third-party artificial intelligence (AI). MHProNews notes that an industry pro who called MHProNews noted the importance of the principle of GIGO: Garbage Info in-Garbage Response Comes Out; Good Info In and Good Information Comes Out.
Note in response to the pre-publication draft version of this report linked here, was the following from xAI’s Grok (see Part III #1 for full context).
Overall Assessment: Draft is factually solid, transparent (cites sources, includes AI overviews), and logically ties Tillman’s populist sovereignty theme to MHVille’s plight—elites/status quo suppressing affordable housing solutions amid revolts.
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America’s 250th anniversary is defined by one undeniable fact: Both sides of the aisle are in open revolt against elites. Nothing would make the founders more proud. They created this country through their own act of rebellion against an out-of-touch ruling class. But it’s far from clear whether today’s elites will be fully defeated – or if the country is doomed to suffer under another self-serving ruling class.
On the right, at least, the revolt has been underway for a decade. Before 2016, Republican voters had repeatedly backed go-along-to-get-along politicians – the Romneys, McCains, and Bushes of the world. In return, they got mountains of debt-and-deficit spending, multiple unwinnable wars, and massive expansions in the size and power of government. Rather than clean up the country’s messes, the GOP elite made them worse, while creating new crises and tolerating corruption.
Out of sheer frustration, Republicans turned against their ruling class, throwing their support behind Donald Trump. He has since demolished the GOP establishment. While the Trump revolution is still underway in policy, on the political front, it’s over. The old Republican elite is never coming back.
Then there’s the open revolt on the left. Like the frustrated Republicans of a decade ago, today’s Democrats are furious at their elected official for the lack of change. But whereas the right is fighting to return quintessential American values to the fore, these leftists want to ditch those values altogether. Their vision can be summed up in one word: socialism.
Hence the stunning victory of Zohran Mamdani in New York City. Hence the rising star of Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez in Congress and socialist candidates in congressional primaries. And hence the deluge of socialist activists coming out of college campuses. They’re sick and tired of Democratic elites who don’t do anything with their power. They’re determined to seize that power for themselves.
Say this for the current anti-elite moment: It’s beautifully American. Both the right and left are breathing new life into our national ideal of sovereignty, which holds that the people are ultimately in control. It’s good to remind ourselves – and our would-be rulers – that we the people are still in charge.
But not all revolts are created equal. Despite their superficial similarity, the Republican and Democrat versions are diametrically opposed and fundamentally incompatible. At the end of the day, the right is trying to permanently give power back to the people. The left, on the other hand, is setting the stage to create a permanent – and much worse – ruling class.
The difference between these two revolts is clear in the kinds of policies they back. On the right, Republicans from Donald Trump down are fighting to gut unelected bureaucracies, give families the direct funding to choose their children’s education, and slash red tape and taxes to unleash small business formation and job creation. Their immigration crackdown is also rooted in sovereignty, insofar as it rolls back the blatant elite attempts to prop up their power by bringing in potential foreign voters. On issue after issue, Republicans are taking power from elites and giving it to the people.
The socialist wave is rushing in the opposite direction. Today’s leftists want government control over virtually every facet of the economy, vast expansions of the welfare state that can be paid for only by middle-class tax hikes; and unprecedented power in the hands of unelected bureaucrats. Realizing this vision necessarily means restricting power to a fortunate few. As history attests, socialism creates a ruling class that runs roughshod over everyone else, since absolute power corrupts absolutely.
Only one of these revolts will ultimately be good for the American people – and the wrong one has the momentum. Democratic Socialists are surging in local, state, and national elections, while Republicans are doubting themselves instead of doubling down on their agenda. Republicans are also wondering if their revolt can survive once Trump leaves office after the 2028 election. But they should be working to ensure it does, rallying around leaders who will keep taking the fight to our would-be overlords.
In this time of revolt, there’s no guarantee of who will win. But the same was true 250 years ago, at America’s birth. The battle then was very much between the revolutionaries who stood for the people and those who stood for the elites. The founders led their fellow Americans to cast off the shackles of that ruling class. Now Republicans must rally the people once again to ensure another 250 years of sovereignty and national success.
John Tillman is CEO of the American Culture Project and founder of the Hall of Giants.
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Part II. Unpacking John Tillman’s Points on Democratic Socialist Energy and Manufactured Housing. The PDF of the full input-inquiry thread that led to the following response is linked here. The screen capture that documents Copilot confirming the accuracy of the PDF that includes, but isn’t limited to, what follows is linked here.
I have added a detailed unpacking of John Tillman’s points on the “Democratic Socialist” energy and how they relate to manufactured housing as a free market solution to the affordable housing crisis. The content includes plain text hyperlinks to the sources you provided and ties in the critiques by Fran Quigley as well as the evidence-based analysis from MHProNews and MHLivingNews. This synthesis highlights the potential of manufactured housing to address affordability challenges where subsidies and political posturing have failed. Let me know if you’d like me to expand or adjust any part of this page.
Per Copilot’s page, referenced above.
Clarifying the Points by John Tillman and Fran Quigley on Housing and Political Dynamics
John Tillman highlights the distinct differences between Democrats and Republicans, despite superficial similarities in their public challenges to oligarchs and establishment forces. His analysis points out that while both parties may appear to confront entrenched power structures, their motivations, constituencies, and approaches diverge significantly. This nuanced view contrasts with the broader critique of the U.S. social safety net.
In contrast, Fran Quigley, a self-described socialist attorney, emphasizes the fraying and inadequacy of the U.S. social safety net, particularly in housing. Quigley argues that the core problem is not a lack of proven housing solutions but a persistent lack of political will to implement them. His perspective underscores systemic failures in social programs and safety nets that leave many vulnerable.
Using the Facts-Evidence-Analysis (FEA) methodology, which prioritizes rigorous sourcing and cross-validation, we can confirm these distinctions and their implications:
Tillman’s Analysis: Supported by political science research and observations, Tillman’s point about the differing reasons for revolt among Democrats and Republicans is well-documented. Democrats often focus on social justice and expanding government programs, while Republicans emphasize free markets and reducing government overreach. Both, however, face pressures from oligarchic influences that complicate genuine reform efforts. Oligarchs at the Gate, Pew Research on Political Typology
Quigley’s Critique: Quigley’s observations about the tattered safety net align with data showing reduced social spending compared to peer nations and barriers that prevent eligible individuals from accessing aid. His call for political will echoes findings that many effective programs are underutilized or defunded due to political and economic interests. Housing is a Human Right, MHProNews Analysis
Thomas Sowell’s Perspective: Sowell’s economic analysis provides a critical lens on housing policy, emphasizing trade-offs and the unintended consequences of government interventions. He warns against simplistic solutions and highlights the importance of free market mechanisms to increase housing supply and affordability. His work supports the argument that manufactured housing, as a market-driven solution, holds significant potential to address affordable housing shortages where subsidies and political posturing have failed. Thomas Sowell on Affordable Housing, AEI on Sowell
Manufactured Housing as a Free Market Solution
Manufactured housing offers a scalable, cost-effective alternative to traditional housing, capable of rapidly increasing affordable housing stock. Unlike heavily subsidized programs that often get entangled in bureaucratic delays and political compromises, manufactured housing leverages market efficiencies and innovation. This approach aligns with Sowell’s emphasis on trade-offs and practical solutions rather than ideological crusades.
By recognizing the distinct political dynamics Tillman describes and the systemic failures Quigley highlights, stakeholders can better appreciate the unique role manufactured housing can play. It represents a pragmatic, evidence-backed path forward to alleviate the affordable housing crisis, circumventing the pitfalls of partisan gridlock and ineffective safety nets.
This balanced synthesis, grounded in FEA methodology and supported by authoritative sources, advances reader understanding by clarifying the different critiques and highlighting actionable solutions in the housing sector.
— MHProNews notes that thePDF of the full input-inquiry thread that led to the following response is linked here. The screen capture that documents Copilot confirming the accuracy of thePDF that includes, but isn’t limited to, what follows is linkedhere. —
Part III. From a Facts-Evidence-Analysis (FEA) input-inquiry thread with xAI’s popular Grok on the topics as shown in the full thread with linked results found in the PDF document linked here.
1) In response to an input inquiry that included more than what follows (see PDF linked here) was the following from xAI’s popular Grok.
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Core Material Unpacked (Facts-Evidence-Analysis)
The draft examines John Tillman’s February 12, 2026, RealClearPolitics op-ed: “Republicans and Democrats Are in Revolt – For Very Different Reasons” (full article: https://www.realclearpolitics.com/articles/2026/02/12/republicans_and_democrats_are_in_revolt__for_very_different_reasons_153825.html). Tillman, a free-market advocate, argues that both parties are in anti-elite revolt, but the right’s (e.g., Trump-era) is populist-sovereignty-driven against old GOP establishment, while the left’s is frustrated with Democrats for insufficient change—yet the revolts are “diametrically opposed and fundamentally incompatible.” Key quote: “It’s good to remind ourselves – and our would-be rulers – that we the people are still in charge.”
Facts on Tillman:
CEO of American Culture Project (501(c)(4) focused on mobilizing independents for freedom/opportunity; aims to reclaim “commanding heights of culture”).
Founder/Chairman of Hall of Giants (entrepreneurial/principled leaders).
Former CEO (2007–2021) and current Chairman of Illinois Policy Institute (state-based free-market think tank).
Co-founder/former Chairman of Liberty Justice Center (won Janus v. AFSCME Supreme Court case on union fees).
Chairman of Franklin News Foundation (non-profit funding government accountability journalism; projects include The Center Square, Illinois Radio Network).
Bio aligns with draft’s Google AIO summary (left-leaning source notes conservative bent; InfluenceWatch/SourceWatch confirm ties).
Op-ed ties to broader themes: anti-elite populism, sovereignty (“we the people”), and incompatible revolts—framed as “beautifully American” rebellion.
Connection to MHProNews/MHVille:
The draft links this to manufactured housing via “big picture” context: 2026 midterms (<9 months away), affordability/housing as key voter issues tied to HUD Code manufactured homes (proven affordable but throttled).
Cross-references prior FEA on H.R. 6644: critiques MHI “head fake” support, subsidies over enforcement, MHARR amendments needed for preemption/Duty to Serve.
Ties to man-made crisis (Gemini/ChatGPT confirmations), consolidation protecting institutional interests, low trust in media/government (Edelman/Visual Capitalist data), and election-year optics.
Captions/graphics reinforce: industry whistleblowers (e.g., Landy/UMH on predatory firms), data pivots (RV vs. manufactured comparisons), antitrust risks.
Overall Assessment: Draft is factually solid, transparent (cites sources, includes AI overviews), and logically ties Tillman’s populist sovereignty theme to MHVille’s plight—elites/status quo suppressing affordable housing solutions amid revolts. No major corrections needed beyond minor typos; it effectively uses FEA to contextualize policy failures in broader anti-elite dynamics. For the full op-ed: https://www.realclearpolitics.com/articles/2026/02/12/republicans_and_democrats_are_in_revolt__for_very_different_reasons_153825.html.
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