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Tuesday Jan 05, 2021
Tuesday Jan 05, 2021
Gary Welch joins me to talk about what's taking place in the nation's capitol tomorrow. Among the items up for discussion:
- Concerns about the rally and counter-rallies on Wednesday.
- Does Trump have any chance of overturning the election?
- Did Trump's call to GA SOS violate the law? Why are news media saying he did?
- Was there fraud in this election and why are all the news media discounting the claims?
- Will Trump start his own party? Would he be justified? Would it work?
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Tuesday Jan 05, 2021
Tuesday Jan 05, 2021
Eric Peters from Eric Peters Autos joins me to make sense of the increasingly chaotic current events. We discuss corporate cultism as well as where lockdown thinking is leading us. If you're not a regular visitor to Eric's website, you're missing out on some powerful philosophical food for thought.
We are standing at a pivot point in American history. And not just at a political level. Jeff Deist has some timely advice for how to approach living in Post-persuasion America.
How do we deal with people who are beyond persuasion? How we answer this question reveals more about our own character than it does those we may find ourselves opposing. Bryan Caplan has a thoughtful approach to dealing with unfounded accusations. Also, Kent McManigal has a great take on why being neighborly and responsible is in our interest, even if we're on less than good terms with a particular neighbor.
Gary Welch joins me to talk about what's taking place in the nation's capitol tomorrow. Among the items up for discussion:
- Concerns about the rally and counter-rallies on Wednesday.
- Does Trump have any chance of overturning the election?
- Did Trump's call to GA SOS violate the law? Why are news media saying he did?
- Was there fraud in this election and why are all the news media discounting the claims?
- Will Trump start his own party? Would he be justified? Would it work?
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Monday Jan 04, 2021
Monday Jan 04, 2021
Let's all breathe a sigh of relief that we made it to 2021. The past year was tough on many levels but Alexander Salter reminds us that one takeaway we must not forget is that the real villain was big government.
One of the great curiosities of our time is how deeply people will strive to believe that nothing is all THAT wrong in our relationship with government. Lucio Saverio Eastman and Micha Gartz have a powerful graphic that illustrates 15 signs that you're in an abusive relationship. It's a wake up call, to put it mildly.
The pushback against lockdowns isn't a matter of selfishness or ignorance, despite what the lockdowners might claim. As Joakim Book explains, it's a matter of ownership--of your body and your health--and who may rightfully make the decisions about what's best for you. Those who are claiming a collective ownership that trumps yours are likely motivated by a desire to dominate, because they think they know best.
More mental empowerment courtesy of Paul Rosenberg's series on fallacies. This time around, he explains gaslighting and how to counter it.
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Monday Jan 04, 2021
Monday Jan 04, 2021
A lot of us are watching Wednesday January 6 approach and holding our breath as to what it may bring.
Now is the time to be very discerning about what we are and are not being told by mass media. The approved narrative is that Trump lost the election fair and square and any concerns to contrary are simply sour grapes. If, however, there was deception, fraud or other manipulation of the voting system, the Constitution requires Congress, the Supreme Court and the president to investigate it and, if necessary, stop it.
A lot of people are asking the question these days, "How did it get to this point?" Dan Sanchez has a factual--and somewhat painful--answer why most fell for the lockdowns while few stood for liberty: We stopped being vigilant.
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Thursday Dec 31, 2020
Thursday Dec 31, 2020
Regardless of what fate may have in store for us in 2021, each of us has the ability to make the world a better place through our own choices. The incomparable Lawrence W. Reed has 11 ideas that are easily implemented at the individual level. This essay really spoke to me.
Remember when a slippery slope was the best thing about a snowy day? Lenore Skenazy warns that one of our favorite winter pastimes is in danger of being banned. Why? Well, for the safety of the children, of course.
I've watched with great admiration as a friend has engaged in tireless outreach to the homeless in Salt Lake City throughout this past month. Given the looming financial difficulties that are only beginning to be felt, it's an issue we're all going to become more familiar with than we'd like. Charles Blaine says beware the solutions offered by politicians, especially Universal Basic Income. It only addresses symptoms not the causes of homelessness.
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Thursday Dec 31, 2020
Thursday Dec 31, 2020
The rabidly "woke" among us are quickly becoming the kind of folks we'd most like to avoid. Annie Holmquist has a suggested reading list for those who refuse to take direction from people seeking to control them through fear and weaponized guilt. If you're serious about thinking for yourself, this list is a great place to start.
The drama over how big your "stimulus" check should be is a marvelous distraction from the bigger issue. As Kent McManigal explains, once your government has established that your loyalty can be bought, it simply becomes a matter of negotiating the price.
Defenders of freedom and liberty are often accused of being selfish by those who wish to bend us to the will of the collective. Is that really what we're about? Or, as Judge Andrew Napolitano suggests, is it about having the freedom to pursue happiness on our own terms?
Still believe that the state is primarily a benevolent presence in our lives? From the "no good deed goes unpunished" file: Those distilleries that stepped up to help produce hand sanitizer earlier this year are now being told to pay the FDA a $14,000 "fee" for it's "oversight" of their heroic efforts.
One last FDA eye-roller: The FDA is now telling Italians how to make Italian food. I so wish that I was kidding.
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Wednesday Dec 30, 2020
Wednesday Dec 30, 2020
What's the upside to the challenges of 2020? Hopefully, we're all a bit wiser for our troubles. James Bovard thoughtfully sums up a number of the comforting myths that were ravaged over the course of this past year.
Another bright spot for the outgoing year: 2020 was the year that "expert" credibility died. Michelle Malkin has a great essay about how a lot of us wised up to the folks how are sure they know what's best for everyone else.
No matter how tough your job is, assuming you still have one, it's likely not as difficult as being a Hollywood actor who doesn't conform to the demands of cancel culture. Fiona Harrigan has an eye-opening article about how Hollywood's proponents of "tolerance" seem to practice the exact opposite of what they preach.
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Wednesday Dec 30, 2020
Wednesday Dec 30, 2020
Watching small business owners forced into financial ruin and despair is getting pretty old by now. Allan Stevo has some wise words of encouragement to business owners who aren't ready to sacrifice their livelihoods to the Covid boogeyman.
Ever notice how some things in life sound bad but are actually good? Bryan Caplan uses his recent vacation to Mexico to provide a vivid example of what this looks like. It's a surprisingly strong defense of free markets.
I'm sneaking some anxious looks ahead to next week--Jan 6--and wondering if the riots will resume when the Congress meets to certify the Electoral College vote. Daisy Luther points out something that should be raising some serious questions: Isn't it interesting how the violent riots of 2020 ended right after the election?
A great many people are reaching the boiling point as statists continue to back us into a corner, all the while insisting that this is what we really wanted. Robert E. Wright has a nice recap of some of the official acts that are sparking that anger and some of the acts of disobedience that are showing our refusal to go along.
One of the toughest things about finding the courage to stand up against the systematic dismantling of Western Civilization's culture of freedom is that a great many people aren't sure what they're standing for. Paul Rosenberg's series of essays about The West That Was is a powerful reminder of the good and worthwhile things we are losing.
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Tuesday Dec 29, 2020
Tuesday Dec 29, 2020
What do the American people want more than $600 or $1200 stimulus checks? How about the ability to freely earn their living and to live their lives as they choose. Cheryl K Chumley has an excellent commentary on this truth.
Waiting for someone in authority to give you permission to be free is never going to happen. Watch the video in this article and understand that our natural rights are only secure if we claim them, use them and defend them. This is a time when we need to speak with one voice on the matter.
This may seem like an odd topic but I promise you that you'll think of me one day when you're having trouble finding a public restroom. The answer may be that we need more pay toilets. At least that's what Scott Beyer recommends. And he makes a pretty good case for why this is so.
On a similar note, having trouble finding a parking space can also be a source of frustration. Ryan McMaken explains why there's no such thing as free parking.
Once again, Glenn Greenwald demonstrates what authentic journalism looks like. His latest article on the threat of authoritarianism in the U.S. is long on facts and short on partisan hyperbole. He also points out that Trump never manifested as the dictator that the actual authoritarians told us he would be.
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Tuesday Dec 29, 2020
Tuesday Dec 29, 2020
Eric Peters from Eric Peters Autos joins me to discuss the importance of knowing where your line in the sand is. As a matter of conscience, that's something you get to decide for yourself. Check out the video of this women who, when surrounded by other shoppers, declares her independence from playing along.
Another great voice of reason amidst all the chaos is Jeffrey A. Tucker from AIER.org. His recap of the lessons learned during 2020 is worth reading and pondering. If you've felt marginalized or out of step because your freedom means more to you than the appearance of perfect compliance, you'll appreciate his take on the trauma of this past year.
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