The Capture Cascade Timeline

The Capture Cascade Timeline documents the systematic erosion of democratic institutions through verified events, executive orders, appointments, and policy changes. Every entry is sourced from court records, government documents, and credible journalism.

4,776
Verified Events
15,500+
Source Citations
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The Cascade Pattern

1Crisis Creation

Manufacture or exploit emergencies to justify extraordinary measures

2Emergency Powers

Expand executive authority beyond normal constraints

3Regulatory Capture

Install loyalists in oversight, defund enforcement

4Accountability Elimination

Remove inspectors general, fire prosecutors

5System Capture

With oversight neutralized, capture accelerates exponentially

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