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President Biden sparked controversy by stating, "We the people are the government." Senator Ted Cruz and other critics argued this is a fundamental misunderstanding of the Constitution, which defines "the people" as the sovereign power that limits the government. The comment is viewed by some as an expression of "hard-left" arrogance regarding the role of the state.
Revolutionary Communist Party, We Are The People March
The "We Are The People March" in New York City was identified as an event organized by the Revolutionary Communist Party USA, led by Bob Avakian. One of the hosts revealed he registered the .com and 2020 .org versions of the march's domain names after the organizers failed to secure them.
Obama Administration Response to SOPA and PIPA Petitions
The Obama administration issued a formal response to "We the People" petitions regarding SOPA and online piracy on January 14, 2012. Chief Technology Officer Anish Chopra and other officials expressed opposition to tampering with the technical architecture of the internet through DNS manipulation. The administration encouraged private parties and content creators to adopt voluntary measures to reduce piracy rather than relying solely on legislation.
White House Petitions, We The People, Solyndra Scandal
The Obama administration launched "We The People," an online platform on WhiteHouse.gov for citizens to submit and sign petitions. The hosts dismiss the initiative as a digital distraction from the real influence of lobbyists and campaign donors. They point to the Solyndra scandal and donor George Kaiser as examples of how financial contributions, rather than public petitions, drive government policy.
