Change will not come if we wait for someone else, or if we delay for another time. The words of Barack Obama, spoken during his historic campaign in 2008, still resonate—but today, they carry a very different meaning. It is a rallying cry for patriots, conservatives, and all who believe in freedom, sovereignty, and the dignity of our nations to stand together. We are the ones we’ve been waiting for. We are the change that we seek.

In 2008, Obama’s words signaled the dawn of a new era: one marked by social justice campaigns and the rise of “wokeism.” For years, these ideas were cloaked in promises of progress and inclusivity.

But what have they truly delivered? Today, we see the devastating consequences—fractured societies, eroded national identities, and an alarming loss of freedoms.

But, the tide is turning. The reelection of President Trump has sent a clear and powerful message from the people of the United States. The message is simple: We want our country back.

We want to be proud of our flag, our culture, and our heritage. We demand affordable, reliable energy to power our homes and businesses. We seek real food from our farmers, not synthetic substitutes dictated by unelected technocrats. We want secured borders, prosperity, peace, and the ability to pursue happiness without interference.

The overwhelming MAGA victory—President Trump reclaiming the presidency, the Senate, the House, and the popular vote—reflects a mandate that can not be ignored

For too long, the radical left has sought to dismantle the pillars of our civilization. Obama’s policies, often presented as ‘progress’, initiated a chain of events with devastating effects. I’ll give you four examples:

• The Arab Spring, spurred by social media campaigns, unleashed waves of instability that flooded Europe with millions of migrants. Our historic continent—once a beacon of cultural and intellectual achievements—is now grappling with security threats and the erosion of its identity and culture.
• The war in Ukraine, provoked by Obama’s NeoCon allies, has brought untold suffering. It began with the removal of Ukraine’s democratically elected leader in 2014, setting the stage for conflict. These NeoCons, in collusion with the Military-Industrial Complex, are as culpable as any aggressor.
• Critical Race Theory, a twisted ideology. It is nothing short of racism repackaged, weaponized to pit communities against each other.
• Censorship and suppression of free speech. Through NGOs and the so-called “Censorship Industrial Complex,” they controlled narratives and silenced dissenting voices.

Their strategy has always been sophisticated—using fear, globalist policies, the illusion of moral superiority, and ‘democracy’ of institutions instead of democracy of the people.

The United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals, the Green Deal, and the WHO’s pandemic overreach are all symptoms of a broader agenda: a transfer of power from the people to unaccountable elites.

Even NATO, once a coalition of nations united against foreign aggression, has now also become a tool wielded to suppress populist movements among its own people.

But we are not powerless. We the People represent true democracy. If we unite, we can reverse this destructive course. The momentum of the MAGA movement can inspire change across Europe and beyond. Now is the time to build a unified front that transcends party lines and minor disagreements.

We must Make Europe Great Again by:

• Restoring Free Speech: Reverse the Digital Services Act and protect public discourse.
• Ensuring Freedom: No Central Bank Digital Currencies. No digital IDs. We are born free and do not need technocratic controls.
• Dismantling the Green Deal: End this social engineering project that sacrifices our economies and energy and food security for an illusion of environmental progress.
• Defending Our Borders: Protect our nations from uncontrolled migration that threatens both safety and cultural heritage. National civil rights must take precedence over globalist human rights.
• Exposing Corruption: Demand full transparency in dealings with corporations and NGOs.
• Deregulating Economies: Empower small and medium-sized businesses—the backbone of our prosperity. Deregulation fuels innovation and competitiveness.
• Restoring National Sovereignty: Renegotiate or cancel harmful international agreements and treaties.

Change will not come if we wait for someone else or another time. We are the ones we’ve been waiting for. We are the change that we seek. Obama’s words, once a banner for radical policies, now serve as a call to reverse the damage inflicted on our nations and it’s people.

Let us unite, work together, and make this a reality. Let us Make Europe Great Again.

(This article was written by Rob Roos and appeared in The European Conservative. Under Siege: How the War on Farmers Threatens Western Values and Global Food Security)

Farmers are the backbone of society, ensuring that our tables are filled with food three times a day, every day of the week. Yet, in the modern world, their indispensable role is often taken for granted. We rarely pause to consider that the contents of our refrigerators connect us directly to those who labor tirelessly to sustain us. What happens if the farmers disappear? The answer is simple and stark: our refrigerators remain empty. Food security, once a cornerstone of national policy and identity, is now being eroded by globalist ideologies and bureaucratic overreach, threatening not just agriculture but the very fabric of Western civilization.

The historical significance of food security cannot be overstated. After the devastation of World War II, European nations understood the fragility of their food supplies. Hunger, shortages, and economic instability plagued the continent, prompting the creation of the European Economic Community (EEC). A key component of this new cooperative effort was the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP), established in 1962. Its purpose was clear: to ensure stable, sufficient food production, reduce dependence on imports, and protect citizens from the specter of future shortages. It succeeded in turning Europe into a self-sufficient agricultural powerhouse while upholding high standards of food safety and quality.

Fast forward to today, and the situation could not be more different. The European Union (EU), driven by unelected bureaucrats in the European Commission, has turned its back on its founding principles. Under the guise of environmental sustainability and climate policy, the EU has declared war on its farmers, implementing measures that force them off the land. These policies, varying by country but united in their destructive outcomes, are choking the life out of European agriculture. In the Netherlands, nitrogen emissions are the scapegoat; in Germany, farmers are being taxed into oblivion. The result is the same: despair, financial ruin, and a troubling rise in farmer suicides.

The assault on farmers is not confined to Europe. Across the globe, agriculture is under siege. In the United States and Australia, water regulations are driving farmers to the brink. In Canada, fertilizer restrictions are crippling productivity. New Zealand targets methane emissions, while South American farmers face an onslaught of environmental and economic pressures. From a broader perspective, these trends suggest a coordinated effort to dismantle the traditional foundations of food production in Western societies.

Why is this happening, and who stands to benefit? These questions point to a deeply troubling agenda. History provides a grim warning. Stalin’s collectivization policies in the 1930s decimated the Ukrainian peasantry, leading to the Holodomor—a man-made famine that claimed millions of lives. Similarly, Mao’s Great Leap Forward in the 1960s wreaked havoc on Chinese agriculture, causing widespread starvation. In both cases, the destruction of farmers paved the way for the consolidation of Communist power. The parallels with today’s assault on agriculture are chilling.

At the heart of this assault lies a globalist agenda spearheaded by the United Nations (UN). Cloaked in the rhetoric of sustainability and equality, the UN’s policies often serve the interests of unelected elites rather than the citizens they claim to represent. Through initiatives like Agenda 2030 and the woke climate agenda, the UN advances a vision of top-down control that sidelines national sovereignty and democratic accountability. The role of powerful NGOs, funded by wealthy philanthropists with vested financial interests, further illustrates how unelected actors dictate policy. These oligarchs, shielded by their philanthropic facades, wield immense influence over supranational organizations, bypassing the will of the people.

The climate narrative is a prime example of this manipulation. Fear of climate catastrophe is being weaponized to impose draconian restrictions on farmers while conveniently ignoring the hypocrisy of global trade policies. If climate concerns were genuine, why does the EU continue to sign trade agreements that import food from regions with lax environmental standards? Beans from Kenya, for instance, are shipped across the globe despite being grown under far less stringent regulations than those faced by European farmers. This exposes the true agenda: control, not conservation.

Moreover, the climate-driven assault on agriculture is part of a broader effort to dismantle Western values. The UN’s Immigration Replacement agenda floods Western nations with non-Western immigrants, diluting and disrupting our cultural heritage which is organically and carefully crafted over the centuries on Judeo-Christian values and Greek philosophy. Simultaneously, traditional farming communities are being undermined, eroding a way of life that has long been a pillar of national identity and economic stability. The aim appears to be the creation of a homogenized, compliant global citizenry, stripped of cultural and economic independence.

For conservatives, the stakes could not be higher. Agriculture is more than an economic sector; it is a cornerstone of sovereignty, community, and tradition. The farmer is not just a food producer but a steward of the land, a guardian of heritage, and a bulwark against the encroachments of globalism. When farmers are forced off their land, society loses more than food security—it loses a vital connection to its roots and values.

The path forward requires a reassertion of national sovereignty and a rejection of globalist overreach. Governments must prioritize local food production, support farmers through fair and reasonable policies, and resist the siren song of supranational organizations. Trade policies must reflect environmental realities, encouraging local and sustainable farming practices rather than outsourcing food production to distant, poorly regulated regions.

Ultimately, the attack on farmers is an attack on the freedoms and values that define Western society. An empty refrigerator is not just an inconvenience; it is a symbol of dependence, vulnerability, and submission. To protect our farmers is to protect our freedom, our heritage, and our future. Let us not repeat the mistakes of history by allowing ideological zealotry and bureaucratic hubris to destroy the foundations of our civilization. Because—no farmers, no food, no future.

Rob Roos is a Distinguished Fellow (Honorary) at the Gold Institute for International Strategy, a Washington D.C.-based foreign policy and defense think tank.