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Thursday Oct 22, 2020
Thursday Oct 22, 2020
The recent outrage over Amy Coney Barrett's use of the word "preference" illustrates how manipulation of our language has become a weapon in the hands of some activists. Thomas L. Knapp explains why this word is a dirty word to the new puritans.
To understand the intensifying culture war that is overtaking America, you must understand cultural Marxism and where it originated. Brian Miller has the lowdown on how the disciples of an obscure Italian linguist have subverted America.
Just when you think the heritage media couldn't stoop any lower, along comes a reporter who brags about using her "social media sleuthing skills" to target anonymous Trump supporters for destruction. Check out this video clip where Tucker Carlson interviews Darren Beattie to learn about how doxxing is now masquerading as journalism.
With all the fear that is currently driving public policy today, would it surprise you to learn that in 2011, the World Health Organization warned against a "culture of fear"? Jeffrey A. Tucker explains how a 9 year old memo is validating what the Great Barrington Declaration is saying.
As scary as a worldwide pandemic has been, the real damage has been done by government policies. Richard M. Ebeling explains how the official need for control has prevented the market from providing far more efficient and less damaging solutions.
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Wednesday Oct 21, 2020
Wednesday Oct 21, 2020
Wednesday Oct 21, 2020
Wednesday Oct 21, 2020
I've watched my 20 year old son spend a good amount of time pondering and going over his ballot as he prepares to vote for the first time. He's taking it seriously and that makes me proud. I'm likely going to share with him this commentary from John W. Whitehead: Don't vote for a psychopath.
Lockdown advocates have struggled with the reality that Sweden appears to have dealt with the coronavirus without having to shut down large parts of their society and economy. Now rumors are circulating that the Swedes are retreating from this strategy. Not true, says Jon Miltimore.
We all feel like we have a lot on our plates these days. The same could be said for our nation. With economic turmoil, civil unrest and global instability, the question arises: Can America do it all? Pat Buchanan says, we're about to find out.
There's nothing more satisfying than to succeed in spite of the efforts of your opponents to malign or destroy you. Kerry McDonald shares the story of a socialist publication that went after Connor Boyack and his Tuttle Twins books recently and how it backfired on them spectacularly.
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Tuesday Oct 20, 2020
Tuesday Oct 20, 2020
Tuesday Oct 20, 2020
Tuesday Oct 20, 2020
Eric Peters from EPAutos.com joins us for another spirited discussion of how to resist weaponized hypochondria. If you're not visiting his website regularly, you're missing out on some magnificent commentary on current events.
There are a lot of areas in which the battle over lockdowns versus less authoritarian approaches are being fought. Jon Miltimore points out that the very different economic recoveries we're seeing are a good indicator of which approach is working.
Here's an interesting take on freedom: If you're only free to do good things, are you really free? Bryan Caplan says, authentic freedom includes the freedom to do good things that sound wrong.
One factor that makes our current situation so volatile is that our societal conflict is more cultural than it is political. Jeff Minnick has some good advice about how to approach the culture war. It starts with refusing to bring politics into everything.
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Monday Oct 19, 2020
Monday Oct 19, 2020
Social media censorship may be annoying but it's not as disturbing as the attempts to silence and marginalize medical doctors and health experts who question the official lockdown narrative. Dr. Scott Atlas has been a special target of the medical censors. Professor Martin Kulldorff of Harvard Medical School has penned a letter asking why.
A lot of the fear that we're seeing these days is driven by concern over the loss of political power. T.K. Coleman has some very sound advice on this matter. Check out his essay on Jesus, politics and the culture of fear.
While so many voters are simply concerned with power, we'd be wise to remember that principles should be an essential part of why and how we vote. Mike Maharrey of the Tenth Amendment Center reminds us of the nature of the federal government and how it has been flipped on its head.
During this point of the election cycle, it can be very hard to remember that the partisan divide is an artificial one. As Daniel J. Mitchell explains, the battle isn't between left and right, it's statism vs. the individual.
At the risk of sounding subversive, freedom-loving Americans should not respect offices or laws. Paul Rosenberg makes the case using the words of the individuals who solidified American liberty.
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Monday Oct 19, 2020
Monday Oct 19, 2020
As disturbing as the current trend of social media censorship may be, this is not the time to run to government for a solution. Yaël Ossowski has some great advice on how not to respond to Twitter & Facebook.
Look at almost any argument taking place in person or online today and, at some level, you'll find it's driven by pride. Joseph Pearce has an interesting take on why systemic pride is the problem and what to do about it.
As much as we may want to believe we're too smart to be misled by fast-talkers, it can happen to any of us. Paul Rosenberg has a written a terrific essay about critical thinking--what it is and why it matters. If you haven't subscribed to his weekly emails at Freeman's Perspective, you are missing out.
It's not uncommon to hear taxpayers who don't have children complaining about being forced to pay for the government education of those who do have kids. Hannah Cox points out that school choice is at the heart of the matter and even those who are childless should consider supporting it.
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Friday Oct 16, 2020
Friday Oct 16, 2020
The strongest evidence that the political system is not interested in allowing any kind of change or reform can be seen in what is off limits for discussion in candidate debates. Steve Berger has a list of debate questions that would be extremely useful in helping us separate the wheat from the chaff.
Remember when wearing a mask was something we looked forward to? Yeah, it was for Halloween and we knew there would be candy involved but masks were actually cool. Roger W. Koops has an interesting take on how 2020 has become a year of disguises.
Social media censorship has become a surprisingly big issue lately. Brad Polumbo breaks down how big tech tried to make the Biden email story go away but ended up making even bigger.
What exactly is the role of journalism in a free society? Is it to give us sufficient facts that we can make up our own minds or is it to protect us from what it would prefer we don't see? Robby Soave has a great take on how our media is missing a great chance to correct a story by trying to censor it instead.
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Friday Oct 16, 2020
Friday Oct 16, 2020
The nervousness you may be feeling about the upcoming election may be well justified. Robert Wheeler has a fascinating report about a political group that "war-gamed" the election to explore possible outcomes. Are they actually priming the pump for a transition to what they call "A new America"?
Just as the time to plant a tree was 20 years ago, the time to teach the principles of liberty and free markets is now. Kerry McDonald makes a solid case for teaching young people the promise of free market capitalism.
With all the back and forth over the word "democracy" today, it might be a good idea to explore why America's founders didn't want to create a democracy. Gary M. Galles explores the notion that democracy and liberty are somehow complementary.
The idea of a Universal Basic Income (UBI) has been making the rounds for a while. Christian Britschgi reports that San Francisco is about to start paying artists $1,000 a month to support the art community. While most folks wouldn't mind collecting a check without having to actually earn it, there are some serious problems with this.
At the risk of feeding anyone's fears, the time to get squared away in case of unrest or another Covid lockdown is right this moment. Dr. Joseph Mercola has a few suggestions of what you might want to stock up on.
Thursday Oct 15, 2020
Thursday Oct 15, 2020
I just got my ballot in the mail yesterday. I'm planning on voting but I know I can't be the only one wondering what we can do to get a reasonably honest election this time around.
There's a lot of emphasis on political polls right now and it leaves a person wondering how accurate they might be. After all, remember when Hillary was absolutely dominating in the polls, right up until she lost the election? W. Joseph Campbell has compiled an exceptional catalog of American polling failures.
The word "democracy" is still being thrown around as a catch-all for what we should aspire to. Jacob Hornberger reminds us that what we call democracy--electing public officials--is not the same thing as freedom.
Second Amendment advocates could learn a lot from tech reformers. How so? Philip Reboli says, make the right to keep and bear arms a populist issue.
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