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Monday Dec 13, 2021
Monday Dec 13, 2021
Civil asset forfeiture is one of the clearest possible indicators that justice is becoming twisted into something that serves the state more so than the people. Patrick Carroll has the sobering story of a man who pushed back against having his money stolen by law enforcement and who ultimately prevailed.
I spend way more time online than I'd like to spend. So much so that I'm pretty sure it's an addiction, at this point. Kent McManigal warns that the growing metaverse is not a reasonable substitute for the real world. He points that that, even with it's difficulties and scars, the real world is a better place.
What do you get when you mix science with politics? The answer is politics. And, no, it's not a punchline. Robert Arvay explains how the politicization of science is undermining the public's trust of both.
Why aren't kids outside anymore? This is the question posed by free-range parenting guru Lenore Skenazy. She says the decline in children playing outdoors can be traced directly to the idea that kids are in danger all the time and that allowing them any freedom is akin to neglect.
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Monday Dec 13, 2021
Monday Dec 13, 2021
One of the most shocking lessons that most of us eventually learn is that the greatest acts of evil are generally carried out by ordinary people. Kate Wand has posted an enlightening commentary and a short documentary about the line dividing good and evil. It's an excellent reminder that the surest way to limit evil is to choose not to let it enter the world through us.
Why is it so hard to admit when we are wrong? Ronald Bailey has an excellent essay on what confirmation bias does to us individually and how it prevents us from learning what others may have to teach us. Warning: Reading this essay with an open mind requires leaving your pride at the door.
Here's some good news. The hardships of the pandemic have caused problem-solvers to think more creatively. J.D. Tuccille reports that entrepreneurship is on the rise, despite Covid-19. Apparently, necessity spells opportunity for those who have eyes to see.
Now that three federal courts have struck down Biden vaccine mandates, a number of mega-corporations are starting back away quickly. Daniel McAdams says the brotherhood of the needle is faltering and it's a good time to learn from what has been done to us.
These are the people who make it possible for me to do what I do:
- Monticello College
- Lifesaving Food (through Christmas Eve, use the coupon code "HYDE" at checkout for a 30% discount, free shipping and NO sales tax)
- The Heather Turner Team at Patriot Home Mortgage
- HSL Ammo
- Sewing & Quilting Center
- Govern Your Income
Friday Dec 10, 2021
Friday Dec 10, 2021
What is your line in the sand? If you don't have a clear idea of what that line is, chances are slim that you'll find it when your back is against the wall. Brian Parsons has a very timely message for everyone whose line is about to get tested.
Given the devastation caused by how people in authority reacted to a novel coronavirus, it's not surprising that some of us are wondering who will be held accountable for it. Jeffrey A. Tucker says that this accountability is about something more than vengeance. It's about establishing a precedent that ensures it doesn't happen again.
Vaccine passports are steadily becoming a reality for many folks around the world. Michelle Malkin takes us inside the vaccine passport racket and explains who the corporate entities are that are pushing them.
I find it remarkable that more people aren't yet seeing through the Covid theater that political leaders are performing with their never-ending mandates and lockdowns. James Bovard expertly deconstructs the Biden administration's claims that new mandates will somehow help us economically.
These are the people who make it possible for me to do what I do:
- Monticello College
- Lifesaving Food (through Christmas Eve, use the coupon code "HYDE" at checkout for a 30% discount, free shipping and NO sales tax)
- The Heather Turner Team at Patriot Home Mortgage
- HSL Ammo
- Sewing & Quilting Center
- Govern Your Income
Friday Dec 10, 2021
Friday Dec 10, 2021
Would you give a higher priority to life or to liberty? It's not a trick question. It's a decision that each of us has to make at some point. Kent McManigal explains what he'd choose and why.
The past year and a half has been an object lesson in why federalism is a good idea. People who have tired of bending the knee in lockdown states are migrating in large numbers to the remaining islands of freedom. Bryan Caplan has a great article on covid migration and explains the asymmetry associated with it.
I'm really not trying to frighten anyone but we shouldn't pretend that liberty isn't a radical concept. Jacob Hornberger gives clear directions regarding the way out of the statist morass as well as explaining how it came to be in the first place.
These are the people who make it possible for me to do what I do:
- Monticello College
- Lifesaving Food (through Christmas Eve, use the coupon code "HYDE" at checkout for a 30% discount, free shipping and NO sales tax)
- The Heather Turner Team at Patriot Home Mortgage
- HSL Ammo
- Sewing & Quilting Center
- Govern Your Income
Thursday Dec 09, 2021
Thursday Dec 09, 2021
J.B. Shurk has been on fire lately with his analysis of current events. His most recent essay explains why the opposite of tyranny isn't democracy and how we're being played by the political class into giving up our rights in the name of democracy.
Is it just me, or does it seem like every time the sense of crisis begins to ebb in the public's mind, a new variant begins to dominate the news cycle? One thing's for sure, the Omicron alarmists are having a heyday. As Adam Mill points out, this time around, the power-seekers are taking full advantage.
With the Supreme Court considering a case that may lead to the overturning of the Roe v. Wade decision, abortion is a hot topic right now. Judge Andrew Napolitano has an informative and enlightening take on abortion and the Constitution.
Would it shock you if I told you that a majority of Americans were "anti-vaxxers"? Once we start tinkering with the meaning of words, anything is possible. Aaron Siri exposes how Merriam-Webster is busy changing definitions to fit the official covid narrative.
Students of history can attest that Western Civilization has its weaknesses along with its strengths. Paul Rosenberg has a fascinating explanation of how vulnerable our civilization has become to weaponized guilt. He describes the dirty trick that's destroying us.
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Thursday Dec 09, 2021
Thursday Dec 09, 2021
I like to pay attention to what Doug Casey is saying about many of our current events. I've followed him for years and I think he is one of the most informed voices of our day. Check out his take on free market vs. centrally planned economics. You'll be wiser for hearing what he's saying.
The direction that the West is headed right now is setting off alarm bells for anyone who's paying attention. Jeffrey A. Tucker warns that a medical caste system threatens the West and outlines a more principled approach to dealing with pandemics.
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Wednesday Dec 08, 2021
Wednesday Dec 08, 2021
What's the big deal about living in a surveillance society? It's a bigger deal than you might think. Steve Martinot explains what the surveillance state is and how it contributes to the enslavement of a people.
The phrase "build back better" is getting a lot of play these days but let's not pretend that this kind of central planning is something new. Simon Black reminds us of LBJ's war on poverty and how all that spending and government growth did nothing to solve the problem at hand.
Building parallel systems is an effective way to nullify tyranny by simply withdrawing from those systems that are too oppressive. Right now, the big tech oligarchs are starting to worry about the rise of alternative media platforms and the rebel alliance. You and I are contributors to their anxiety.
Keeping government within its proper boundaries requires an understanding of its proper role. Lawrence M. Vance explores the question of whether victimless crimes have victims. It's a distinction that far too many on the political right fail to grasp.
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Wednesday Dec 08, 2021
Wednesday Dec 08, 2021
Let's start with some good news. A federal judge has struck down the Biden administration's proposed mandate requiring all government contractors and subcontractors to get the vax. Daniel McAdams explains how this third strike against Biden's mandates is a long overdue victory for proponents of personal liberty.
I've never been on a safari before but it looks like I'll no longer have to travel to another continent to get a taste of the experience. Crime in many American cities is getting so bad that local media is advising the public to use "safari rules" when entering certain jurisdictions.
People who are starting to see the light are moving in record numbers to the remaining islands of freedom throughout the U.S. If you're considering a move to a freer locale, Dan Gelernter has some advice: Escape to a good state but don't ruin it.
Would you recognize totalitarianism if it was right under your nose? Annie Holmquist says indicators show totalitarianism in America is just around the corner and there are plenty of voices warning us about where we're headed.
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Tuesday Dec 07, 2021
Tuesday Dec 07, 2021
Speaking of avoiding reality, there's also the matter of what is happening/being done to our economy right now. Brandon Smith warns that mainstream economists are struggling to hide the incoming economic collapse.
If you are determined to find lasting happiness throughout your life's journey, you'll have to learn how to strip status from your thinking. Paul Rosenberg has an interesting take on what status is and why it's in our interest to resist pursuing it.
Given the case the American Colonies made for separating from Great Britain, would you have signed the original Declaration of Independence? How would you feel about a new Declaration of Independence? Charles Burris has a fascinating essay on the Declaration and our civic conscience.
Rush Limbaugh used to say that abortion may be a catalyst for a civil war. Given how polarized America has become, it's an observation that seems to have been on target. Betsy Clarke has a great breakdown of the Supreme Court's current row over Roe v. Wade.
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Tuesday Dec 07, 2021
Tuesday Dec 07, 2021
I thoroughly enjoy our weekly discussions with Eric Peters from Eric Peters Autos. Eric always has a principled take on the passing scene and is a marvelous source of automotive information as well.
It's disturbing that the people and systems that seek to rule us simply cannot admit that they were wrong in how they have responded to the pandemic. Jordan Schachtel details how the war on a virus has resulted in colossal failure and how the ruling class is struggling to cover up this reality.
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