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Thursday Oct 21, 2021
Thursday Oct 21, 2021
Good news seems to be in short supply these days but John Stossel has a nice reality check for us. He points out that there would be a lot more good news if government would simply get out of the way when innovators are working to improve our lives.
We take a lot of things for granted. That's partly because we don't have a clear understanding of where stuff comes from. This is also true of those who think they can run society by their command. Politicians, we're looking in your direction.
Here's one of the stranger trends that is catching on in some circles--people who wait until they've been sterilized before having sex. What's wrong with this kind of thinking? Annie Holmquist makes the case for choosing children over self-centered ambitions.
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Wednesday Oct 20, 2021
Wednesday Oct 20, 2021
The so-called "infrastructure bill" that Congress has been working to pass has a lot of questionable provisions. Buried within this multi-trillion dollar spending package are a couple of passages that could decide the fate of cryptocurrency. Nicholas Anthony has some timely questions on the matter.
While we're on the subject of blockchain technology, there's a story you should hear about how the blockchain prevented digital book burning. Chris Campbell explains how this technology is a marvelous hedge against our modern day censors and book burners.
The political actors in Washington D.C. deserve as little of our time and attention as possible. Having said that, Glenn Greenwald has an excellent article on how civil liberties are being trampled by the shameless opportunists and power-seekers who are pushing the "insurrection" narrative in Congress's 1/6 committee.
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Wednesday Oct 20, 2021
Wednesday Oct 20, 2021
The divisions that have been created by various COVID policies are very real. And while it's tempting to see those with views opposite of ours as being evil or stupid, the reality is that most are simply afraid. Thomas Harrington has an excellent article on the frightened class and how they've bought into the fear being pumped at us around the clock.
Kendall Whiting from my sponsor Lifesaving Food joins me to share a letter he and other food storage distributors received from Readywise Food regarding price hikes and supply chain concerns. If there's something you anticipate needing/wanting in the next year or so, now may be the time to get it.
Of all the battles being fought around us, the one in which each of us has a stake is the war that's being waged against reality. Vasko Kohlmayer does a terrific job of describing the great struggle of our time and how we are being required to reject reality.
The term "enemy of the state" carries some pretty serious baggage. However, as Jeff Minnick explains, once you understand what the state is up to in regards to separating you from your natural rights, being labeled an enemy of the state should be a badge of honor.
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Tuesday Oct 19, 2021
Tuesday Oct 19, 2021
Eric Peters from Eric Peters Autos drops by today to talk about rising food prices and the shrinking circle of things we're still allowed to do. Eric has a solid take on what's going on as well as a number of highly workable suggestions for what each of us can do to improve our personal situation.
If you've ever wondered how those who lived under the Third Reich could have become conditioned to accept the inhuman treatment of others, take a look around you. The goal may be different but the process of dehumanization is taking place right before us. Pedro Gonzalez spells out how the impending mass firing of the unvaccinated is opening a door that has been sealed shut for more than 75 years.
Monday Oct 18, 2021
Monday Oct 18, 2021
Every single one of us faces a moment of decision when we must choose whether to go along with something we know is wrong, to remain silent in the face of it, or to walk away from it. The past 20 months have given us a lot of opportunities to experience this firsthand. Thomas Luongo says it's time for all good men to stop fearing John Galt.
Would you recognize tyranny if it came calling? Jeffery A. Tucker has a marvelous primer on the truth about tyranny and how the driving force authentic tyranny isn't always a dictator. Often it comes at the hands of our neighbors, coworkers, family and friends.
The current 'woke' revolution portrays itself as a response and solution to injustice, yet it creates more injustice than it solves. Bari Weiss has a terrific article about how we got here because of cowardice and it will require courage to get us out.
Violence has been on the rise for the past year or so and firearms and ammo sales have been running at a record pace as people realize the state either cannot or will not protect them. Tim Larkin has a timely bit of advice on the difference between social aggression and and asocial violence. If you're taking responsibility for your own protection, this is some of the best information you'll ever get.
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Monday Oct 18, 2021
Monday Oct 18, 2021
Every single one of us faces a moment of decision when we must choose whether to go along with something we know is wrong, to remain silent in the face of it, or to walk away from it. The past 20 months have given us a lot of opportunities to experience this firsthand. Thomas Luongo says it's time for all good men to stop fearing John Galt.
Would you recognize tyranny if it came calling? Jeffery A. Tucker has a marvelous primer on the truth about tyranny and how the driving force authentic tyranny isn't always a dictator. Often it comes at the hands of our neighbors, coworkers, family and friends.
The current 'woke' revolution portrays itself as a response and solution to injustice, yet it creates more injustice than it solves. Bari Weiss has a terrific article about how we got here because of cowardice and it will require courage to get us out.
Violence has been on the rise for the past year or so and firearms and ammo sales have been running at a record pace as people realize the state either cannot or will not protect them. Tim Larkin has a timely bit of advice on the difference between social aggression and and asocial violence. If you're taking responsibility for your own protection, this is some of the best information you'll ever get.
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Friday Oct 15, 2021
Friday Oct 15, 2021
One of the hardest truths you can face as an individual is the realization that no one is coming to save you. On the other hand, it's exactly the kind of thing that can motivate us to do the right thing. M.E. Boyd explains how the time has come to nobly save or meanly lose our republic.
Public schools have been hemorrhaging students for the past year and a half. School closures and lockdown policies have definitely taken their toll but the DOJ stepping up to treat parents like potential terrorists hasn't exactly helped either. Kerry McDonald says another massive fall exodus from U.S. public schools is underway and that's a boon for proponents of school choice.
As I've watched the seasons begin to shift from summer to fall/pre-winter, I've had a very strong sense that humanity itself is entering a new and uncertain season. I'm glad to see I'm not the only one picking up on this vibe. Bretigne Schaffer has a marvelous commentary about a change in the weather and why it's cause for optimism.
The economic, political, social and cultural situation in the U.S. and for much of the West is getting increasingly volatile. Doug Casey says America is headed into a Fourth Turning and wonders what the U.S. will look like in another 50 years.
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Thursday Oct 14, 2021
Thursday Oct 14, 2021
In spite of all the instability we see around us, there are individuals who give me authentic hope for the future. 3rd generation Nevada rancher Jared Sorenson is one of those people. He is a textbook example of living with purpose. He's also the author of a book titled: "Searching For Home: Finding Grace"
The people are reaching the limits of their patience with government demands. Jeffrey A. Tucker wonders if a breaking point is at hand and asks if we are seeing the possibility of a general strike. Tucker does an admirable job of summing up what is unfolding before us.
Would you have stood up for the Jews as they were being marginalized and persecuted in 1938? The answer to that question can be found in whether or not you are standing up for the unvaccinated today. Paul Rosenberg lays out how official persecution is being normalized and how those would won't stand up for the persecuted today, wouldn't have done it then either.
One of the great failures of collectivism is that it treats us all as mere objects instead of respecting our remarkable individuality. Kent McManigal explains how the best survival strategy for a society, a civilization, or a species is to let people try different things.
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Wednesday Oct 13, 2021
Wednesday Oct 13, 2021
Would it shock you to consider the possibility that we are being conditioned to fear free speech? Jonathan Turley says politicians want us to believe that they are moving to protect us from unhealthy reading choices.
Shows like mine are there for the benefit of those who have become aware of how we are being systematically manipulated and stripped of our freedoms. With that awareness comes a responsibility to be informed. Art Carden has a thought-provoking essay that asks, can you even be an "informed" citizen?
It's tempting to shrug off the U.S. Dept of Justice mobilizing its resources to make sure parents don't upset school board members or make educational bureaucrats feel unvalidated. But it's a huge red flag for anyone paying attention. C. Bradley Thompson says it's a declaration of war against the rights of parents to oversee their child's education.
With all the political conflict that surrounds us, it's curious that more people don't recognize how political power has become little more than the power to bully others. Kent McManigal spells out how our preferred problem-solver is, by far, the greatest problem creator in existence.
Dr. Shanon Brooks from Monticello College joins me to talk about the Marine Corps Lt. Col. who is currently paying a high price for speaking out about the costly mistakes made in the process of leaving Afghanistan. We also discuss the emerging new economy and why it's so essential to create your own business.
In the grand scheme of things, the revamping of Superman as a bisexual character may not be the gravest threat we face. Even so, it's a good indicator of how we're expected to believe that everything that came before us was wrong. It also makes for a lively discussion with British commentator and Young Voices contributor Connor Tomlinson.
Paul Rosenberg always has a principled and insightful take on current events. His latest column tackles the subject of rules versus righteousness. He points out how simply following rules is not the same thing as choosing to be righteous in our actions. This may be a tough idea for some to contemplate but it's a difference worth understanding.
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Tuesday Oct 12, 2021
Tuesday Oct 12, 2021
Getting stranded as the result of a walk-off of pilots and air traffic controllers may be inconvenient for anyone who is trying to travel. But the great Southwest Airlines rebellion is cause for celebration says Ron Paul. I would gladly suffer inconvenience in order to see our mandate-happy overlords' demands thwarted. And I just bought airline tickets last week.
It's getting harder to give our federal overlords the benefit of the doubt. Especially when those at the top of our national government seem determined to punish all dissent against their current power grab. Max Morton spells out how working class Americans are considered a threat to the power of their government.
Paul Rosenberg's essays are a worthwhile read for anyone who is tired of all the bad news. One of my favorites is an essay he penned more than 8 years ago about the beauty and dignity of the productive class. This one will make you appreciate the people whose creativity blesses our lives in ways we often overlook.
While drunken sailors look on in astonishment at our government's trillion dollar out of control spending habits, politicians are floating the idea that the IRS should know about any time more than $600 passes through your hands. Jeff Thomas has a warning about the future of direct taxation.
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