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The Bryan Hyde Show - Revel in WrongThink
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Monday Jun 07, 2021
Monday Jun 07, 2021
If you want to witness what authentic panic looks like, look no further than the reaction of certain leaders in Idaho's GOP to Ammon Bundy's impending run for governor. I'm not sure these politicos have figured out that Ammon wasn't counting on their support in the first place. In fact, he'd likely be alarmed for them to consider him one of them when he's clearly not.
Politicos who argue against the need to free ourselves from the smothering grasp of political government often don't realize that their arguments work against them. Kent McManigal explains how what would be crimes for you and me, magically become acceptable when clothed in political language and intentions.
When people start invoking phrases like "the public interest" that's when we should be paying very close attention. As Ethan Yang explains, nebulous phrases like this are regularly used to carve out exceptions to constitutional limits on government power. And that has become a source of nonstop mischief on the part of those in power.
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Friday Jun 04, 2021
Friday Jun 04, 2021
We've all heard it said that talk is cheap. However, in tumultuous times like these, it's important that we don't allow ourselves to be intimidated into silence. Here's a great article from the Bionic Mosquito making a very solid case that when we stop talking, we stop thinking. This is precisely what those who wish to rule us want to happen.
Anthony Fauci's ongoing fall from grace is providing a lot of opportunities for people to take a gratuitous swipe at him. Barry Brownstein explains that Fauci's shortcomings shouldn't be allowed to blind us to an even bigger one on the part of the American public: We bought into the idea that we should allow what we see as benevolent experts to rule us.
You've likely heard about the current labor market shortage and how many people have been incentivized to collect government checks rather than find a job. Kerry McDonald shares her take on how this could be a silver lining for young people entering the job market, yet there are two ways that government policies are actually hurting these young job seekers.
The latest hot button issue for culture warriors is to push back against those who maintain that transgender athletes are destroying women's sports. Walter Block suggests a solution that should be obvious to anyone who isn't running on pure ideology: Let trans athletes have their own competitions. After all, no one bats an eye at the paralympics, do they?
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Thursday Jun 03, 2021
Thursday Jun 03, 2021
Where you stand politically doesn't matter nearly as much as whether you are thinking clearly and independently about what is taking place in your world. When someone else presumes to tell you what you are allowed to see, hear, read, think or question, that's a major red flag that you're being treated as a child in need of supervision. An appropriate response to such actions would look a lot like the one directed toward Facebook by the Issues & Insights editorial staff.
One of the most endearing traits of The Beverly Hillbillies was their simple common sense and unflinching honesty. Robert Weissberg notes that it's interesting that these very traits are why America's elites are terrified of hillbillies today. People who have a clear sense of right and wrong are perceived as dangerous because they cannot be easily compromised.
Be warned, this one is going to leave a mark. Judge Andrew Napolitano has an excellent essay about what taking liberty for granted has done to our society. I've been guilty of this myself but have since resolved to stand for liberty no matter the cost.
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Thursday Jun 03, 2021
Thursday Jun 03, 2021
Being informed these days means walking a fine line between useful information and fearful propaganda. Having said that, a lot of us are wondering why prices are climbing so noticeably. Peter Jacobsen has a concise and informative take on why inflation is at a 12 year high.
Dr. Fauci's recently released emails are proving skeptics like Sen. Rand Paul were right to question the narrative about official pronouncements pertaining to Covid-19. It's another powerful illustration of why as Caitlin Johnstone puts it, a truly free society would have no such thing as official narratives.
One of the best examples of American greatness can be found in our historical tradition of solving problems at the lowest possible level. Jacqueline Pfeffer Merrill reviews a marvelous book about the forgotten gifts of American voluntarism and how this selfless mindset built the nation.
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Wednesday Jun 02, 2021
Wednesday Jun 02, 2021
Every generation or so, the cool kids get the urge to reinvent the wheel. Nowhere is this more true than in the cause of pushing socialism. Hugo Newman has a well-reasoned response to the inevitable claims that "real socialism has never been tried". He recommends pointing out that neither has "real capitalism".
Calls to defund the police are not calls to end state coercion through organized violence. The folks who want the police defunded just want their own monopoly on force. Is there a private sector alternative? Tate Fegly has a fascinating article about how private security apps may be the future of how we police our communities.
I've been holding off discussing the growing chatter about UFOs and what our government is likely to reveal about them in the near future. Not that I don't love science fiction but there's a lot of wild speculation going on and I don't wish to further muddy the waters. Caitlin Johnstone has a pretty interesting take on what's driving this new narrative and how to approach it rationally.
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Wednesday Jun 02, 2021
Wednesday Jun 02, 2021
Now that Memorial Day has come and gone, it might be a good time to evaluate exactly what we were observing over the weekend. Pat Buchanan asks the question that few are willing to ask: Were the wars wise?
It's a bit discouraging watching prices go higher and higher on just about everything around us. Donald J. Boudreaux sees a silver lining in our economic turmoil. He says, thank goodness for economic ignorance.
The stories of ransomware being used to extort money from large corporations are giving opponents of cryptocurrencies an excuse to call for yet another government "solution." J.P. Koning urges that we proceed with caution. He says fighting ransomware doesn't require banning cryptocurrency.
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Tuesday Jun 01, 2021
Tuesday Jun 01, 2021
Hard focus today on remaining tethered to reality.
Eric Peters from EP Autos joins me to discuss the arrogance of the one-size-fits-all approach that central planners prefer. We also cover ways to decentralize power starting with backyard independence.
Paul Rosenberg concludes his marvelous series of essays on fallacies and rhetorical tricks that others might use on us to prevent us from seeing what's real. remaining rooted in reality is harder than it sounds but worth whatever effort is required.
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Wednesday May 26, 2021
Wednesday May 26, 2021
When it comes to touchy subjects, nothing comes close to the reaction a person gets by weighing in on Israel and Palestine. Jacob Hornberger offers some needed clarity on the fact that opposing the actions of the Israeli government is not necessarily anti-Semitic. He also makes a strong case for ending all foreign aid for everyone.
With a potentially landmark case involving the Second Amendment coming before the Supreme Court, now is a good time to pose a timely question or two. Stephen Holbrook asks: Does the Bill of Rights protect you outside your home?
A curious thing about unleashing the dogs of war is that no one can ever predict accurately what the unintended consequences might bring. WWI is a perfect example of this. But what about the “other” wars like the war on drugs, the war on poverty? James R. Harrigan and Antony Davies have a fascinating article on the war on retirement. It’s definitely worth a read.
We all owe a great debt to those who can summarize essential principles in easy to understand ways. If you’ve never heard of Karl Hess, you’ve still likely heard some of his observations. Gary M. Galles shares some of Hess’ best quotes on liberty.
Whatever else we may be lacking these days, there’s certainly no shortage of scandals. Annie Holmquist shares her thoughts on the latest big one involving photoshopped modesty in a high school yearbook.
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Tuesday May 25, 2021
Tuesday May 25, 2021
Fellow wrongthinker Eric Peters from Eric Peters Autos joins me for our weekly reality check.
Whether you want to be a part of the culture war or not, it appears that we're all in the process of being drafted. Atilla Mert Sulker has a pretty solid take on why cultural revolutionaries always seem to have the upper hand. One thing is for certain, you can't win this war by becoming more like your opponents.
I stopped respecting politicians a long time ago. These days, my deepest respect is reserved for those principled souls who are willing to engage in civil disobedience. Lawrence W. Reed has compiled a list of 11 of the most memorable acts of civil disobedience in history. It's a pretty inspiring list.
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Monday May 24, 2021
Monday May 24, 2021
Sound money matters more than you think. Here are two marvelous articles from Jacob Hornberger that explore whether or not paper money is Constitutional as well as how the U.S. vs Robert Kahre represents a terrible injustice.
Would it surprise you to learn that there was once a time when providing value mattered more to businesses than signaling virtue? Kimberlee Josephsen has some needed perspective on how corporations are viewing themselves as social stewards for social change and whether that's a good thing.
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