Exposed: How CPS Steals Kids for Profit – Bitcoin's Role in Stopping It | Spike Cohen

Sep 2, 2025

Spike Cohen, former Libertarian VP candidate and founder of You Are the Power, sheds light on the dark side of Child Protective Services and their profit-driven motives behind family separations. He discusses the financial incentives within the system and the role of grassroots activism in reuniting families. Spike also emphasizes Bitcoin as a revolutionary tool for financial freedom, confronting government overreach and enabling individuals to fight back against corruption. This enlightening conversation blends activism, personal stories, and libertarian ideals.

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INSIGHT

Party vs Activism

Political parties are poor tools for education because internal compliance and elections distract from activism.
Spike argues parties should primarily run candidates, while activism and education are better done by dedicated organizations.

INSIGHT

Decentralize Not Democratize

Decentralization, not democracy for every decision, better preserves individual autonomy.
Spike prefers decentralizing choices so people can opt into voluntary associations instead of forced politics.

ANECDOTE

Medical Conditions Mistaken For Abuse

You Are The Power rescues families targeted by CPS who ignore medical conditions like Ehlers-Danlos.
Spike describes cases where agencies accused parents despite medical evidence and removed children from homes.

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