For years, conservative commentators have warned that the far left’s ultimate goal is not reform but revolution—dismantling the constitutional framework that has governed the United States for nearly two and a half centuries. That warning has often been dismissed as exaggeration or paranoia. But according to a new column by D. Parker at American Thinker, the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) have finally stopped pretending.
“The Fabián wolf has finally shed its sheep disguise,” Parker writes, arguing that the DSA is now openly admitting its intention to target key parts of the American republic. In recent statements, the group has acknowledged that its socialist agenda includes dismantling the restraints on government. More strikingly, they have reportedly described themselves as famous—or infamous—for their “hatred of the United States Constitution,” calling it “the obstacle” they must “get over to have a revolution.”
Parker’s piece, published Aug. 20, 2026, is a blunt, impassioned appeal to conservatives and even disaffected Democrats to take the DSA at its word. “When they tell you who they are, believe them,” he writes, paraphrasing a common political adage. The column is less a news report than a call to action, urging readers to recognize the DSA’s stated intentions as a genuine threat to the nation’s foundational principles.
A Clash of First Principles
Parker frames the divide in stark terms: the pro-freedom side, he argues, is built on individual liberty, limited government, and a bedrock of property rights—principles he says have proven their worth over the past 250 years. The other side, he contends, demands collective control, unlimited government, and the abolition of property rights, principles that have “been on the loser side of history for the past 200 years.”
He dismisses the euphemistic language of the left—“you will own nothing,” “collective ownership”—as “fancy and false words that at best mean nothing, and at worst mean the exact opposite.” In his view, such rhetoric is designed to obscure the grim reality of what socialism would mean in practice, and he warns that ordinary people who cheer for the expropriation of the wealthy will eventually find themselves in the crosshairs.
“While you may cheer when they roust the guy behind the fancy brick walls, it’s never going to be enough,” Parker writes. “While you’re in line for your free stuff, there’s going to be billions behind you looking for the same handout.”
The DSA’s Own Words
Parker’s central claim is that the DSA has become more candid about its revolutionary ambitions. He cites their stated desire to dismantle constitutional restraints and their characterization of the Constitution as an obstacle to be overcome. He also points to a broader pattern of policies that he says betray hostile intentions toward the United States: open borders, defunding or abolishing police and prisons, and what he calls a “third-worldism” ideology that embraces revolutionary change.
The article notes that the average age of a constitution worldwide is just 17 years—ironically close to the average age of a DSA member, Parker quips. The U.S. Constitution, ratified June 21, 1788, has stood for over 200 years, a fact Parker attributes to its protection of individual liberty and property rights—exactly what the DSA seeks to overturn.
Signs the Left Is Fracturing
Parker detects a shift in the political landscape. He argues that the DSA’s “insane ideas” are driving a steady stream of people away from the Democratic Party, and he predicts that “steady stream” could soon become a “flood.” He notes that many prominent Democrats have already disengaged from the party, and with the DSA’s radical positions becoming more public, more may follow.
He finds particular resonance in a political meme—the Colin Wright “Political Journey” cartoon—which depicts the left wing of the spectrum drifting so far that centrists simply cut them off. Parker suggests the DSA can be left to their own devices, but warns that their influence is still embedded within the Democratic Party, making it a bigger threat than if they were fully isolated.
An Appeal to Vote for the “Sane” Side
The column concludes with an appeal to support the Republican Party, however imperfect. “It’s the recurring saying that we’re going to hear a lot in the next few months that while the GOP might not be perfect, at least they aren’t insane,” Parker writes. “That’s who we need to support.”
Parker’s commentary is unmistakably partisan, but its core message is a call for vigilance: take the DSA’s stated goals seriously. “We have to recognize that the DSA has gone off the deep end,” he writes, “and that the only sane choice these days has been as it’s always been.”
For conservatives, the article reinforces a long-held view that the left’s ultimate aim is not reform but transformation of the American system. For critics, it may read as fear-mongering. But Parker’s point is that the DSA’s own words—embracing a hatred of the Constitution—are the strongest evidence of their intentions, and that ignoring them is a luxury the country cannot afford.
Source: www.americanthinker.com — https://www.americanthinker.com/blog/2026/08/the-dsa-wants-to-destroy-the-country-so-when-they-tell-you-who-they-are-believe-them/