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Thursday Dec 10, 2020
Thursday Dec 10, 2020
Getting the sense that battle lines are being drawn? You're not alone. Eric Peters joins me to discuss the reality of battling the gesundheitsfuhrers in order to preserve what remains of our liberties.
It used to be that a person could pretty much ignore the coercive demands of political correctness simply by avoiding its more vocal proponents. That's getting harder to do now that corporate America is embracing "wokeness." Gary M. Galles has a great article on the NASDAQ's attempt to advance diversity through coercion.
On a related note, one of the newest moral imperatives is a thing called "socially responsible investing." John Stossel has an enlightening breakdown of the folks who promise environmental absolution in return for your money.
Wednesday Dec 09, 2020
Wednesday Dec 09, 2020
We've had plenty of bad news this year. If you want to understand why our brains tend to latch on to whatever negativity is being sent our way, you'll appreciate Barry Brownstein's latest essay. He makes the case that there is a more beautiful melody than fear that we may be overlooking.
It's pretty clear that the individuals and organizations who are asserting that the last election was affected by fraud are making the politicians and media uncomfortable. Why else would YouTube actively censor anyone questioning the election results? Jacob Hornberger reminds us that we should be grateful for those who are working to keep the election process above board. They're doing us all a favor.
My kids are mostly grown now but I like to keep an eye out for parenting advice. One of the most useful bits of information I've encountered recently was an article by Aaron White on managing the emotions of your kids. He has a really interesting take on what many of us tend to get wrong as well as what we get right.
Another bit of good news, Newsmax surged past Fox News in the ratings for the first time earlier this week. This doesn't mean that it has become the one-true-source of news. It does, however, indicate that the mass media's control over the official narrative is slipping.
Wednesday Dec 09, 2020
Wednesday Dec 09, 2020
This Christmas season is bringing a lot of changes for many of us. Whether it's the separation from family or change in employment or some other consequence of the wildest year within memory, we can still find cheer during the holiday season. Annie Holmquist explains how.
It shouldn't come as a surprise that Americans' mental health is at 20 year low right now. Brad Polumbo shares the findings of a recent Gallup poll and explains why we must weigh the cost of renewed lockdowns on more than just COVID cases.
To further drive home why it is essential to weigh costs against benefits, here is the late, great Dr. Walter William's last column.
What's causing big tech companies to take a much deeper interest in banking these days? And why do traditional banks want to keep them from becoming competition? Scott A. Burns explains what bootleggers, Baptists and bankers have in common and why we must not allow prohibition in banking to take hold.
Tuesday Dec 08, 2020
Tuesday Dec 08, 2020
An LDS Church leader's pronouncement on the wearing of masks is being used as a sledgehammer by some to hammer mask critics as heretics. Keira Wilcox has a powerful essay about how to respond to opinions from spiritual leaders that may not align with our deepest convictions. The key is a willingness to be tough enough to be kind.
Do yourself a favor and spend some time on the Eric Peters Autos website. He has a well-informed take about our ongoing move toward a cashless society, micromobility and our growing dependence on the state and the coming separation of the maskless from the masked.
It's not getting as much press as COVID, but there is a growing outbreak of CS taking place these days. Jeff Minnick explains what CS is and why each of us should be open to catching a chronic case of it.
It shouldn't come as a surprise but fear is one of the key components of an unhealthy life. It causes stress which can lower our immune system's ability to fight off disease. Keith Gandal has an enlightening article about how we are scaring ourselves to death over COVID rather than focusing on strengthening our immunity and avoiding infection.
If you think the above topics are subversive or controversial, allow me to share a truly controversial dissident idea courtesy of Kent McManigal: Your rights don't depend on politicians. How's that for a wild idea? Instead of waiting for someone in authority to tell you what your rights are, you can simply claim them, use them and defend them, if necessary. What a concept.
Monday Dec 07, 2020
Monday Dec 07, 2020
The anger being directed against those who refuse to mask up is reminiscent of a good old fashioned lynch mob. Allan Stevo has some solid advice regarding what it takes to stand up to and turn away that mob.
Also, to bolster the case for letting people make up their own minds as to whether or not to wear the mask, check out this article from Jordan Schachtel that clearly spells out how, even with near universal compliance, masks aren't stopping the spread of COVID.
One of the most discouraging trends of our time is the growing chorus of voices urging us to discard Western Civilization. Paul Rosenberg has a compelling and concise explanation of what we owe to Western Civilization and why it's worth preserving and reclaiming.
When everything appears to be in commotion, what can we count on to remain constant? In answer to that question, John Howting suggests, look to the altar--not to the throne.
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Monday Dec 07, 2020
Monday Dec 07, 2020
The goal of this program is not to awaken the sheep. It is to awaken the sleeping lions.
As much as we'd like to think that our choices will appear in the form of clear black and white decisions, that's seldom the case. Life is filled with nuance and many people resort to sophistry to further blur the lines. Paul Rosenberg has a marvelous new essay on word formulas to help us avoid this common fallacy.
Fear is a very useful tool in the hands of power-seekers and opportunists. We've seen this over and over during the COVID-19 pandemic. Dr. Jayanta Bhattacharya has a powerful and timely reminder that facts, not fear, are what will stop the pandemic.
Yesterday I frustrated a number of people on Facebook by suggesting that if an idea is so good that it must be made mandatory (by the state), then maybe it wasn't such a great idea in the first place. Why do so many believe that it's preferable to force people to do what they want rather than to allow them to make their choices freely? Peter Clark makes a strong case as to why we shouldn't underestimate the power of Adam Smiths "invisible hand" when it comes to driving COVID safety measures.
The lockdowns are teaching some fascinating lessons about human nature. Brad Polumbo has an excellent piece on the centrally planned insanity that is being imposed on Los Angeles County residents currently. These poor folks can't so much as go for a walk without wondering if they'll be arrested.
There are also some interesting unintended consequences that can be traced back to the lockdowns. Chloe Anagnos describes 4 ways that the lockdowns are impacting young people. None of them could be classified as positive developments.
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Friday Dec 04, 2020
Friday Dec 04, 2020
Thanks to economist Phil Magness, I learned a new term today: "Faucism." It describes how public health bureaucracy is becoming a special interest group that seeks it's own perpetuation and expansion of its powers. This trend was predicted 170 years ago by Herbert Spencer.
If the police are asking you for permission to search your vehicle, that's a pretty strong indicator that they don't have probable cause to be doing so. Libertas Institute policy analyst Molly Davis spells out why a routine traffic stop should be just that--and nothing more.
Jon Miltimore is one of my favorite sources of content for this show. I should be paying him some kind of royalties for how much time he has saved me on show prep. His latest article is about what happens when the experts fail. It's a subject in which all of us are getting a graduate-level education.
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Friday Dec 04, 2020
Friday Dec 04, 2020
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I'm going to skate directly to the thin ice today. If you haven't watched Trump's speech from Wednesday (or read the transcript) you should consider doing so. I watched it last night and now I wish I hadn't. But not for the reasons you might be thinking.
When strong personalities are involved and emotions engaged, it can be hard to remember what is actually at stake. Mike Maharrey from the Tenth Amendment Center has a timely reminder that, under Constitutional government, we should barely know that the federal government exists.
The word "extremist" is getting a lot of use these days. Unfortunately, the definition of the word seems to depend upon the emotional associations of whomever is saying it. James Bovard points out that this linguistic ambiguity gives those in power a free ticket to tyrannize simply by invoking the word.
On a related note, this seems as good a time as any to explain why I'm okay with being called an extremist. Anyone who is serious about standing for their deepest convictions had better learn to suffer such labels. Because there are plenty of folks willing to make that accusation.
It sounds a bit conspiratorial to reveal that you "don't trust the media" for one reason or another. Bryan Caplan has a thoughtful take on where his trust in the media breaks down and why. It's certainly not just a knee-jerk reaction.
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Thursday Dec 03, 2020
Thursday Dec 03, 2020
The frustration over social media censorship and information manipulation has reached a boiling point. The president is threatening to veto the latest military funding bill unless Congress agrees to repeal Section 230 of the CDA. Policy analyst James Czerniawski joins me to explain why this is the last problem we want government to "fix."
You've no doubt been hearing a lot about Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies lately. If you need to expand your understanding of what Bitcoin is and why it has value, Jeffrey A. Tucker has a terrific essay that breaks it down for us.
One of the best arguments for cryptocurrency and other blockchain technology is the fact that it decentralizes control of money, information, etc. Ryan McMaken has a solid explanation of why decentralization is good for personal freedom and local governance and why it's hated by government central planners.
One of the keys to recognizing good public policy from bad policy is knowing the difference between positive rights and negative rights. Daniel J. Mitchell has a marvelous primer that illustrates this crucial difference and explains which one is congruent with properly limited government.
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Thursday Dec 03, 2020
Thursday Dec 03, 2020
Media gaslighting and manipulation of public opinion over Covid-19 has attained meteorological significance. No, all that hot air isn't contributing to global climate change but it is creating at atmosphere of distrust and a climate of fear. Jon Miltimore has an excellent article explaining why.
We've heard a lot of talk about resistance in the past 4 years. Many of the actions backing said "resistance" have been in the form of lying, looting, attacking and burning. Jeff Minnick notes that we may be approaching a period in which authentic resistance may be necessary to preserve what remains of our freedoms. He describes what principled resistance is and why it matters.
Dr. Walter Williams passed away yesterday. As someone who has been a regular follower of his writings for the past 20 years or more, I'm sad to see him go. If you're not familiar with this brilliant economist and teacher, Dr. Thomas Sowell can fill you in on what you've been missing.
If you've heard the term "Great Reset" being bandied about, it's likely been cause for concern. Alberto Mingardi warns that now is the time to have a clear understanding of the difference between conspiracy and wishful thinking on the matter.
Want to understand how science has become intertwined with authority to further various political agendas? Thomas Luongo has a clear and concise explanation of politics, positivism and the science of tyranny. This is great philosophical ammo.
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