Susan Rice's Stark Warnings: Accountability, Revenge, and the Deepening Divide in U.S. Politics, By Charles Taylor (Florida)
In the charged landscape of American politics, where rhetoric often blurs the line between policy enforcement and personal vendetta, a recent article by Dr. Robert W. Malone on his Substack platform, Malone. News, casts Susan Rice as a central figure in what he terms a "permanent war" against the American people. Titled "Susan Rice: The Unelected General's Permanent War Against the American People," the piece accuses Rice — a veteran of Democratic administrations — of embodying an unaccountable elite that uses threats, lawfare, and ideological mandates to suppress dissent, particularly from supporters of Donald Trump and the MAGA movement. Rice's alleged "promise of revenge against MAGA," is rocket fuel for opposition to Democrats.
Who is Susan Rice? A Career of Influence Without Elections
Susan Rice's trajectory in U.S. government spans decades, marked by high-profile roles that have placed her at the intersection of foreign policy, national security, and domestic agendas. Educated at Stanford and Oxford as a Rhodes Scholar, she began her public service under President Bill Clinton, advising on African affairs during crises like the Rwandan genocide and Ethiopian-Eritrean conflicts. Under Barack Obama, she served as U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations (2009–2013) and National Security Advisor (2013–2017), where she championed the "Responsibility to Protect" (R2P) doctrine. This framework justified interventions, such as the 2011 Libya campaign, by redefining global consensus to align with U.S. interests — even when opposed by major powers like Russia and China.
In the Biden administration, Rice shifted to domestic policy as Director of the Domestic Policy Council (2021–2023), embedding "racial equity" into federal operations through Executive Order 13985. This required agencies to assess and address systemic inequalities, influencing everything from housing and contracts to border policies. Post-government, she rejoined Netflix's board in 2023 (after a prior stint from 2018–2020), influencing content and corporate governance in ways that extend political narratives into entertainment.
Rice's influence persists across administrations, often without direct electoral accountability — a point Malone hammers as evidence of a "deep state" or "globalist empire."
The Alleged Promises of Revenge: Quotes and Context
The core of Malone's article, revolves around Rice's recent statements, which he interprets as explicit threats of retribution against Trump-aligned entities. In a podcast appearance with former U.S. Attorney Preet Bharara (referred to as "Pret" in the transcript), Rice warned of an "accountability agenda" for elites who supported Trump. Key excerpts include:
"But when it comes to the elites, the corporate interests, the law firms, the universities, the media, I agree with you Pret, it is not going to end well for them. For those that decided that they would act in their perceived very narrow self-interest... take a knee to Trump, I think they're now starting to realize… and they're going to be caught with more than their pants down. They're going to be held accountable by those who come in opposition to Trump and win at the ballot box. ... There will be an accountability agenda. Companies are already starting to hear, they better preserve their documents, they better be ready for subpoenas."
These words, delivered in the context of post-2024 election discussions, suggest Democrats plan to use congressional subpoenas, investigations, and prosecutions to target corporations, universities, media outlets, and law firms that "aligned" with Trump. Malone ties this to past Democratic tactics, such as the legal pursuits against January 6 participants (over 1,270 convictions, with many later pardoned or rulings overturned by the Supreme Court) and hiring blacklists for Trump officials (e.g., a Forbes op-ed urging companies to shun them).
From a truth-seeking perspective, Rice's comments appear rooted in a broader Democratic frustration with perceived institutional capture under Trump. They echo calls for oversight rather than outright "revenge," but the language—"not going to end well for them," "caught with more than their pants down" — carries a vindictive edge that fuels partisan alarm. Historical parallels exist on both sides: Republicans have pursued investigations into Hunter Biden and FBI officials, while Democrats have impeached Trump twice. The difference here is the framing of accountability as a tool against private sectors, raising questions about free association and political neutrality in business.
Equity as a Weapon: From Policy to "Permanent War"
Malone expands his critique to Rice's role in institutionalising "equity" as a governing principle, portraying it as a socialist redistribution scheme disguised as social justice. Under Biden, Rice oversaw initiatives that prioritised underserved communities in federal funding and policies, including border reforms that reversed Trump-era restrictions. A 2020 interview with EFE highlighted her commitment: "We will be able to take some steps to change policies right away... But we are committed to addressing it in full." Critics like Malone argue this equates to open borders and identity-based quotas, eroding meritocracy in favour of centralised control.
This ties into Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) mandates, which Malone sees as part of a "woke" agenda blending government, corporations, and media into a cartel. Rice's Netflix involvement is cited as evidence, where she could influence content to promote progressive narratives or censor dissent.
Broader Implications: Polarisation and the Fight Ahead
The article's rightful alarmist tone positions Rice as a "quiet enforcer" in a class war, urging readers to boycott entities like Netflix and mobilise for midterms. It warns of a "managed democracy" where elections shuffle figureheads but preserve elite power, with borders as optional and dissent as dangerous.
Prepare, patriots for the coming battle!
