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Wednesday Oct 27, 2021
Wednesday Oct 27, 2021
Government administered public schools have been a key battleground for the soul of our society for many years. The gubernatorial race in Virginia is bringing to light one of the key flashpoints of public education in our time--should parents have a say in what their kids learn in school? Jack Elbaum has an excellent article on the matter.
I don't remember exactly when my eyes were opened to the reality that government "solutions" have a tendency to create even more problems than they solve but it sure seems self-evident today. Thomas L. Knapp reminds us that political power is the problem, not the solution.
History shows that human nature has not changed over many thousands of years. Give a person enough power and there's a high likelihood that he or she will abuse it. Dan Sanchez has a terrific essay about "The Ring of Impunity" and how so many of the people in power today don't just crave power over others, they thrill at the prospect of getting away with abusing that power.
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Tuesday Oct 26, 2021
Tuesday Oct 26, 2021
I'm always grateful when Eric Peters from Eric Peters Autos joins me for our weekly conversation. Eric brings an intelligence, humorous and principled point of view to any discussion of current events. Today we discuss the danger of haggling over price when it comes to your natural rights. We also discuss geo-fencing and the folly of driver "safety scores."
The word "hero" has been co-opted by government at nearly every level to describe either those who work for the state or those who parrot the politically correct ideological line of thought. Authentic heroes typically are those who perform or who sacrifice at a level that most others do not. William Sullivan has an excellent essay on how a culture that celebrates fake heroes while crucifying real ones cannot endure.
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Friday Oct 22, 2021
Friday Oct 22, 2021
One thing we've learned over the past 20 months is that, to some folks, science is a popularity contest. Consensus is invoked to justify destructive lockdown policies and mandates. It's also being used as leverage to further the cause of climate change policies. Anthony Watts has a great article on why consensus on climate change is irrelevant.
Anyone who is paying attention realizes that we are in the midst of an economic crisis. Sadly, even the folks who recognize this fact may be tempted to put their faith in the folks running the economic and political structures to fix the problem. Jeff Thomas explains that this is a bad idea since those same folks at the top are the ones creating the crisis. He says this train wreck is no accident.
If you're serious about seeing the various Covid mandates come to an end, you're going to have to become comfortable with engaging in civil disobedience. Samuel D. Samson points out that this can be done without becoming combative but anything good requires some effort and sacrifice.
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Friday Oct 22, 2021
Friday Oct 22, 2021
There have been plenty of warnings about the steady move toward a cashless society. Kit Knightly says that programmable digital currency may be the next stage of the new normal. If so, it means that our money is about to be replaced by vouchers that are subject to complete state control.
Ever hear of mysterious stories of survival in which the survivors recount some kind of miraculous encounter with someone who saves the day? There's a name for that. It's called The Third Man Factor and Aden Tate has an inspiring article with several stories that exemplify it.
One of the best parts of being self-reliant is acquiring and learning how use tools. Getting set up can be a challenge, especially if you're on a budget. Here's a great article that describes how to get what you'll actually need and where to find affordable tools.
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Thursday Oct 21, 2021
Thursday Oct 21, 2021
Few things can make life more productive and happier than learning to separate politics from most of your daily activities. Joakim Book has a marvelous essay on the route of (least) resistance and why our lives are too important to let them be ruled by political differences.
Consistency in our principles is an essential part of personal integrity. But that doesn't mean it's easy to be consistent. For instance, how many people complain when the president tries forcing mandates via executive order but cheer when a governor does the same thing to prohibit those mandates? Judge Andrew Napolitano has a thought-provoking take on how edicts are not the same thing as laws, even when they favor our side in a particular battle.
There are times when being a quitter is a good thing. If you've found yourself feeling overwhelmed and hopeless from all the division we see around us, there's a way to fix that. Maybe it's time to quit putting so much emphasis on politics and start working on actually living as a good person instead.
Many of us remember the miraculous time when cochlear implants became a viable way to help the deaf hear. But did you know that certain groups of hearing impaired people fought these implants as being destructive of deaf culture? Steve Sailer explains what is meant by the grateful deaf.
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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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