I appreciate the tool that the internet has provided regarding communication and exposure; however, the internet isn't required for the public to have knowledge of state/federal programs/policies/laws. Those are all a matter of public record. Before the internet, I sent a written request for information regarding proposed/enacted federal documents. There was also the telephone and snail mail. Also, I think the public was aware of the income tax, sideline taxes, and the elimination of the gold and silver standard before the internet. Again, by and large, the citizenry chose not to take the action that is required of them if they wish to maintain liberty.
the internet isn't required for the public to have knowledge of state/federal programs/policies/laws. Those are all a matter of public record.
The masses received their view of the public record via a severely biased MSM, liberal college professors and screeching celebrities. Somehow, prior to the Internet you overlooked where the masses got their information.