The Candidate and His Radical Platform
American libertarian activist and anti-war figure Adam Kokesh has declared his candidacy for the 2020 U.S. presidential election. Unlike mainstream candidates seeking to expand federal authority, Kokesh's platform is straightforward: upon winning, he will sign a single executive order to peacefully dissolve the entire federal government. He plans to resign as president and become 'Custodian of the Federal Government,' appointing custodians for each department to execute a predetermined dissolution plan.
The 'Book Bomb' Strategy
On March 15, 2018, Kokesh launched Operation Big Easy Book Bomb, a fundraising drive to print and deliver copies of his 2014 book Freedom! to every residential mailbox in New Orleans. The goal is to distribute approximately 205,000 copies just before the Libertarian National Convention. The campaign requires $143,000 in funding, with a closing date of March 25, 2018. Each book includes a letter outlining Kokesh's 2020 platform. All funds will be transparently tracked on platforms like Steemit.
Crypto-Powered Fundraising
Donations are accepted via PayPal, but the campaign is heavily fueled by cryptocurrencies. Supporters can contribute using Bitcoin Cash (BCH), Dash (DASH), Ethereum (ETH), Bitcoin Core (BTC), Litecoin (LTC), and Monero (XMR). The initiative is backed by organizations such as Steemit, Dash, Bitcoin.com, and the Libertarian Party. Kokesh explains that while incarcerated for civil disobedience, he realized the need for a single conversion tool combining the best features of classic libertarian texts — resulting in the concise, 100-page book Freedom!
Sponsorship Tiers and Fund Allocation
Three sponsorship levels are offered: Historic Sponsorship ($3,000+), Millennial Sponsorship ($700), and Centennial Sponsorship ($70). All proceeds will fund the New Orleans book drop; any surplus will be directed toward the next target city. Kokesh emphasizes that the book is an easy-to-read tool for spreading the message of individual liberty and limited government.