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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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Monday Dec 06, 2021
Monday Dec 06, 2021
I don't want to sound like I'm recruiting for an MLM scheme but I do want to ask, what gives you your greatest sense of purpose? Finding purpose in life is about much more than simply staying busy. As Jonathan Colvin explains, it's a day by day opportunity to write a better chapter for our life story.
The masks are back in many countries around the world. This has been such a source of contention with very little to show in way of effective protection. David McGrogan spells out the real problem with masks. It's a matter of what do we lose when government decides what is morally right and then forces that decision on us all?
Paul Rosenberg's commentaries are always a worthwhile read. There are very few commentators out there who can bring you face to face with authentic insight and not leave you feeling attacked. His take on whether the "land of the free" still has any rational meaning is a perfect example of this.
Having a choice means something more than being able to select between two undesirable alternatives from which you are allowed to choose. This is true for elections as well as for other decisions like whether or not to get the jab. Eric Peters has a great essay on choices made for us and it's shocking how many aspects of our lives are affected.
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Monday Dec 06, 2021
Monday Dec 06, 2021
There's no way to sugarcoat the fact that governments around the world are placing law-abiding grownups under house arrest for not agreeing to get an injection. Stacey Rudin questions how we're being told to first comply and then, maybe, we'll be granted some rights.
Politicians love to pretend that they are the answer to every problem we face. But how does government welfare stack up when compared to private charity? Joel Lim says, it's no contest. Private charity is far more ethical and effective than it's government-administered counterpart.
When each of us reaches the end of a hopefully long and productive life, it's doubtful that we'll regret the times we failed to "own" our ideological opponents. More likely than not, our regrets will be for the opportunities we missed to be kind. Barry Brownstein has a magnificent essay on the power of kindness that could shift how you define personal success.
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Friday Dec 03, 2021
Friday Dec 03, 2021
I'm very grateful for the talented commentators who can take complex topics and distill them down to the key principles at stake. J.B. Shurk's latest piece on how the frogs have begun fleeing the government's boiling pot is a great example of this.
One of the toughest challenges any of us faces is in learning how to reach out to people have become ideologically possessed. Jeff Minnick has a simple but effective test for determining a person's level of PC craziness. He also urges compassion over contempt as a better option.
Here's to the folks who choose to roll with the changes and reinvent themselves rather than simply being controlled by the events around them. Kerry McDonald has an excellent article on how burned out teachers are launching their own schools instead of abandoning their passion.
The trial of Jeffrey Epstein's partner Ghislaine Maxwell is generating some interest among those who are paying attention--even if most of our media isn't saying much. Paul Rosenberg has an excellent explanation of why the Epstein saga can be too much for many people to take. Also, Epstein didn't kill himself.
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Friday Dec 03, 2021
Friday Dec 03, 2021
If you're serious about doing your own homework, you'll be interested in how hard the world's top internet portals are working to keep you within the boundaries of approved opinion. Jeffrey A. Tucker wonders, is YouTube now presuming to be in charge of science? If you've read their new terms of service, it's understandable why he's asking about this.
What's the harm in social media giants trying to control what ideas are allowed to reach your eyes and ears? John Stossel suggests that Facebook fact-checkers are stifling open debate. And if discovering the truth is your goal, that's bad news.
The importance of the jury in the pursuit of justice isn't too difficult to grasp. Would it surprise you to learn that the jury also plays an essential role in protecting against government overreach? Jake Welch spells out the beauty of the jury system as it came in the Rittenhouse trial.
To further drive home the point of how the jury is an essential protection for the rights of the average citizen, check out this excellent essay by Kent McManigal on how a good jury makes the right choice.
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Thursday Dec 02, 2021
Thursday Dec 02, 2021
We all have bad habits. My least favorite bad habit is that I swear. After reading Annie Holmquist's latest essay on pushing the pause button on profanity, my resolve to do better is renewed.
The idea that the U.S. is becoming more like the former Soviet Union while Russia is reclaiming its Christian heritage is a difficult thought for some to consider. Anthony Esolen points out some of the hard truths about how our enemies wait as we destroy ourselves.
Like most people who aren't looking for an excuse to riot and run feral, I was relieved when Kyle Rittenhouse was acquitted. There are some lessons to be learned from his experience and one of the biggest ones is outlined by attorney George Parry, who warns Kyle--and the rest of us--about the dangers that he still faces.
This essay by Margaret Anna Alice is going to make some folks SUPER uncomfortable. It made me hold my breath, and I actually agree with most of what she says in it. Check out her letter to an agree-to-disagree relative about why she's willing to speak out, even if it makes people squirm and look away.
Thursday Dec 02, 2021
Thursday Dec 02, 2021
The other day, I used the term "panarchy" and caught some of my listeners off guard. It's time to explore the difference between being free to choose and being forced to choose between artificially limited options when it comes to your governance. If you want a down and dirty explanation of the blessings of panarchy, no one explains it more succinctly than Paul Rosenberg.
Look around you and you'll notice that people in authority are panicking. Not because of the latest Covid varient (although that's the excuse they're using) but because they know their power over the public is waning. This is why the media drumbeat of fear is intensifying by the minute. Paul Krause makes a timely plea that we don't let them scare our freedoms away.
As much as I'm tempted to pound the pulpit and start thundering, I get the sense that this is the time to speak as calmly and carefully as possible about the latest variant. That's when I'm grateful for writers like Daisy Luther, who notes that Omicron is a perfectly timed variant to scare the unruly back into submission.