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If you’re serious about standing for what’s good and true, there are time when compromise will not be an option. ... Read more
How do you know that what you’re thinking is real? Dr. John C. Pulver stops by to talk about the ... Read more
It’s so easy to live in a state of perpetual distraction. Barry Brownstein wonders, what else are we missing, in ... Read more
It’s our weekly chat with Eric Peters from Eric Peters Autos. We talk about the outlawing of certain lightbulbs and ... Read more
There’s no shortage of disorder around us but before we set out to fix it, we should fix whatever disorder ... Read more
Those who love and defend personal freedom catch a lot of hate these days from both wings of the uniparty. ... Read more
Someone wants us to be fearful and more easily manipulated. D. Parker asks, does it seem as though every news ... Read more
My friend and fellow freedom conspirator Eric Peters from Eric Peters Autos joins me for a quick rundown of current ... Read more
One of the best pieces of life advice you’ll ever hear is Booker T. Washington’s counsel to, “Cast down your ... Read more
If you’ve had a suspicion that someone is messing with your mind, you’re not wrong. Annie Holmquist explains the 1958 ... Read more
Of all the businesses that are “too big to fail” in the eyes of the ruling class, banks rule the ... Read more
Eric Peters from Eric Peters Autos stops by to talk shop. The craziness always seems a bit more bearable after ... Read more
I beat the drum a lot over free speech. The movement that is ramping up to first control free speech ... Read more
It’s pretty established that crisis is a marvelous tool for power-seekers and opportunists. Remember that as Jeffrey A. Tucker explains ... Read more
As much as we try not to lord it over our big-city counterparts, those of us who occupy flyover country ... Read more
What did you experience growing up that may be holding you back today? Dr. John C. Pulver joins me to ... Read more
Eric Peters from Eric Peters Autos drops by for our weekly chat. We take a detailed look a current events ... Read more
The predators that stand the greatest chance of destroying us aren’t wild beasts. As Paul Rosenberg explains, our natural predators ... Read more
How can you know if something is a natural right or simply a made up obligation? Judge Andrew Napolitano governments ... Read more
Pretending that free speech isn’t under attack is no longer an option. C.J. Jones explains how Michigan is moving to ... Read more
It’s like a bad gag from the Simpsons cartoon, but this time Mr. Burns isn’t the one wanting to block ... Read more
Eric Peters from Eric Peters Autos swings by to catch up on the latest developments in post-reality America. It’s looking ... Read more
Discouragement is pretty common right now among those who are paying attention. Richard Chiero has some great insights into the ... Read more
This may be a touchy subject but it’s one that deserves serious discussion. Brandon Smith wonders, why American churches are ... Read more
If the battle over free speech seems like so many rumblings in the distance, think again. As J.B. Shurk explains, ... Read more
I’m back from a 10 day hiatus and boy do I have a lot to get off my chest. My ... Read more
Dr. John C. Pulver from Climbing Upwards joins me to talk about the dangers of being self-satisfied. We also discuss ... Read more
A person could be forgiven for wondering if we are living in George Orwell’s novel “1984” right now. Jon Miltimore ... Read more
No matter how hopeless you may feel about how things, there is an awakening taking place. Jack Gleason says the ... Read more
Eric Peters from Eric Peters Autos drops by for a good old fashioned wrongthink session. Too many laws can be ... Read more
Being a truthseeker requires an absolute commitment to questioning any and all narratives. Max Border has an excellent essay on ... Read more
Trying to keep your sanity right now feels a lot like swimming upstream and getting tired. Vincent McCaffrey explains how ... Read more
Since when is permission supposed to be a part of free speech? Bill Rice explores how what we can say ... Read more
Eric Peters from Eric Peters Autos drops by to administer our weekly reality supplement. We talk about hidden costs, stewardship ... Read more
It has never been more essential to seek the truth, seek honesty, ask questions and to believe nothing until you ... Read more
Hypothetically, if the federal government was filled with corruption, where’s the best place to start addressing that problem? Matt Rowe ... Read more
Dissatisfaction with our physical bodies is part of human nature. Who hasn’t wished to be taller, stronger or better looking? ... Read more
Here’s a topic that few of us wish to acknowledge, much less to ponder: What do we do when covid ... Read more
Eric Peters from Eric Peters Autos is my guest as we do our best to sift fact from fiction in current events.
The upheaval of the past 3 years has been difficult to live through and hard to quantify. Jeffrey A. Tucker shares 20 grim realities unearthed by the lockdowns and he says if you haven’t noticed these, you’re either a prophet, indifferent or asleep.
My kids persuaded me to sit down and watch “Puss in Boots: The Last Wish” and I’m glad they did. Jon Miltimore has an excellent write-up on how this movie zeroes in on the key to human happiness.
People used to mock the John Birchers who warned of communist infiltration of our institutions. J.B. Shurk describes how modern Marxists are overseeing our descent into clown world.
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Pride month is getting more contentious each year and it’s coming from all directions. Thomas L. Knapp recommends an approach that’s based in caring less what others are doing and being a better person.
If you’re tempted to boycott woke corporations, that’s your right. Kimberlee Josephson has a few things we might consider before jumping in with both feet.
If you’ve taken to heart Solzhenitsyn’s advice to “live not by the lie,” you have your work cut out for you. Case in point, Brian Almon shares the story of a high school senior who is being punished through official channels for saying, “Guys are guys and girls are girls.”
Totalitarians cannot abide the existence of a higher moral authority than their own. John Green reminds us that we have no God-given rights without God.
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Corporate media isn’t exactly cheering the Supreme Court ruling against the EPA last week but it’s still very good news ... Read more
It shouldn’t be controversial for a teenager to hold down a job but some people act like it’s tantamount to repealing the child labor laws. James Bovard says the best life lesson for a teen is a job.
Our risk averse society has succeeded in producing laws and policies that grossly underestimate kids’ capabilities. Lenore Skenazy warns that we’re creating a generation of anxious, incompetent kids.
If you’ve had to fill a fuel can lately, you’ve likely experienced real frustration. Clyde Wayne Crews explains the epic failure of the government gas can.
The public force-feeding of woke ideology is in full swing for the next month. Jim Geraghty has a great explanation of how we’re witnessing a culture-war reckoning for corporate America.
It’s probably considered unAmerican to question country music. At the same time, wokeness has found its way into Nashville as Brian Parsons notes in his essay, “A Tale of Two Countries.”
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It’s bad enough that so much of our lives has become politicized. As Lawrence W. Reed explains, it’s also a problem that the traditional political spectrum we’re taught doesn’t much resemble reality.
A revolutionary fervor seems to be in the air these days. Jeff Thomas has an informative take on revolutions and the danger that always seems to outpace the romanticism.
One of the most vivid examples of a politician gaslighting the people he supposedly serves is found in the Canadian prime minister’s whitewashing of his covid policies. Trevor Tucker reminds us that a threat is not an incentive.
What’s the biggest impediment to free speech? Caitlin Johnstone says, it’s that so many people falsely believe that they still have it. Check out her essay on how propaganda restricts speech even more than censorship does.
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Eric Peters from Eric Peters Autos joins me to assess our ongoing journey through interesting times.
It’s no secret that Christianity has been kicked out of the public square in modern America. Paul Rosenberg has an eye-opening essay on the West’s new faith and it hits the nails squarely on the head.
Given how hard the radical left has pushed its agenda on us this past year, one can only guess at what the next month is going to be like. Here’s a great read on the woke melodrama that is inverting reality to turn shame into glory.
If you’ve been feeling hopeless in the face of the left-wing juggernaut, here’s some good news. D. Parker notes that the backlash against Target & Bud Light shows the blueprint to beat the left.
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So much of the conflict around us is driven by a lack of humility. Barry Brownstein’s latest essay on how arrogance threatens freedom is a must read.
You don’t have to live by enemy-driven thinking to recognize when someone is actively attacking you. Having said that, nearly 2/3 of Americans in a Rasmussen poll view media as “truly the enemy of the people.”
Yesterday was a rare day in that two separate Supreme Court decisions were handed down that limit the seemingly unlimited power of regulatory agencies. Brian Almon has a great piece on the Sackett family’s victory over the EPA.
The challenges that are staring us in the face are considerable but we’re not helpless little children. J.B. Shurk has timely advice on what to do and why it matters.
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It’s the perfect time of year to hash out the following issue: Shouldn’t bugs have rights if other animals do? Pull up a flyswatter and let’s talk.
It’s getting pretty predictable that any pushback against the incessant pushing of woke merchandise will be portrayed as “violence” by the merchants who are called out. Monica Showalter says Target is in a panic over the public’s response to LGBT merchandise.
Is it possible that people within our government staged a fake riot on Jan 6 to cover up the fact that they were certifying a fraudulent election? And why are they protecting Ray Epps so vigorously?
How seriously should we take our privacy? Before answering that question, take a look at Doug Casey’s take on the death of privacy and what comes next.
Dr. John C. Pulver from Climbing Upward joins me for a fascinating discussion on different family models and how they affect us throughout our lives.
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Humanity can be divided into those who seek to control others and those who do not. Lawrence W. Reed notes that the evil done by the first group is rising, but despair is not an option.
It’s a shame that partisan politics is so highly dependent upon labels. Daniel J. Mitchell says the battle isn’t between right and left, it’s statism vs. the individual.
It’s truly sad to see how the public school system has become an indoctrination camp of sorts for left-wing activism. Even elite private schools are succumbing to the siren song of diversity, equity and inclusion–leading some parents to sue over “bait and switch” tactics.
Disappointment is part of the world in which we live. Annie Holmquist has a powerful essay about how even things that are meant for evil can be used for good, with the right attitude.
We were commanded to “trust the experts” and let them do the thinking for us for the better part of two years and we’re all paying the price for having done so. Steve Templeton explains the fall of the experts and how we learned that they’re as fallible as the rest of us.
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Eric Peters from Eric Peters Autos stops in for our weekly visit. Among the things we discuss, the ongoing destruction of iconic American brands through woke marketing.
If you want to make a difference, you must be willing to ask the questions that others won’t. For instance, why are there not taco trucks on every corner?
Learning about history should teach us the good and the bad of what came before, both nationally and locally. Anthony Esolen has a great essay about what it means to love the nearer things.
The conflicts we see all around us are merely extensions of a spiritual battle between light and darkness that has always existed. This is becoming more clear with stories like Target partnering with a trans satanist designer for its new pride collection.
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Do we have a moral duty to just let things happen or a moral duty to protect those things that we value the most? Joshua Phillip wonders, is self-defense becoming illegal?
It may be a violation of Godwin’s law (comparisons to Hitler) to point this out but here goes: D. Parker gives us 8 disturbing similarities between the Democrat and Nazi parties.
The power of the jury is not something to be taken lightly. Harrison Griffiths says juryless trials are a naked power grab and a serious threat to liberty.
Every time we take another step back economically, in the name of climate change, we also take a step toward global governance. Brandon Smith spells out how climate change hysteria is being used as a tool of change.
The people who pushed and enforced lockdowns and all the other covid tyranny would love to convince us that they are as innocent as can be. Jeffrey A. Tucker reminds us all that the need for accountability for their actions is not going away.
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If you’re looking for shelter from the gathering storms, start by looking to your family. Jeff Minnick says families are islands of sanity in an ocean of crazy.
Dr. John C. Pulver from Climbing Upward joins me to talk about how we become people of action rather than just complainers. He also has a wonderful take on what faith is and how to exercise it.
Let’s finish out the week with some strong medicine from J.B. Shurk. He paraphrases the old line, “The Constitution isn’t a suicide pact,” and reminds us that if the feds don’t want to abide by the Constitution, then they need to go away.
If there was ever a time for clarity, this is it. Ryan McMaken minces no words on what must be done in response to the official corruption that was revealed this past week: End the FBI.
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It may seem like a small thing but when offered the choice of a gold star on my driver’s license, I declined. As Mike Maharrey explains, REAL ID is still in the process of being implemented 15 years after it was to go into effect.
This is going to seem pretty random but I happen to be a fan of Art Garfunkel. Douglas Flint makes a very rational plea that we not allow Garfunkel to be written out of history.
As society continues to spiral out of control, it’s tempting to embrace a mentality of indifference. Gary D. Barnett says that closing our minds would be a terrible mistake.
Who benefits from the endless activism of the “anti-hate” hate industry? What a surprise, says Edward Ring, it’s the hate industry itself.
If it feels as though the middle class is being systematically destroyed, there’s a good reason for that. Michael Snyder explains why the financial strain we’re feeling has come about and how the game is being rigged.
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Historically, the library has been an essential tool for transmitting culture to up and coming generations. Brian Almon has a fascinating take on how the library has become a cultural battlefield.
When it comes to history, we are not just passengers along for the ride, we can be active participants. J.B. Shurk says, stay faithful because history starts today.
Success stories come in many different forms. Annie Holmquist shares the story of a couple whose childhood history project has become a very successful family business.
Anyone who stands up for limited government is likely to be accused of being a hypocrite for benefiting from the “blessings” of the political class. Michael Munger has a solid way to address the accusation that, “You use the roads, don’t you?”
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Eric Peters from Eric Peters Autos joins me to discuss our current state of affairs as well as what each of us can do about it.
Lawfare is becoming the preferred tool of tyranny by those in power and their corporate partners. Find time to read Ammon Bundy’s letter to St. Luke’s attorney where Ammon calls out Erik Stidham on his distortions and abuse of the legal system. Lots of details here the media will not report.
The desperation of the political class can be seen in their escalating calls for gun control. Ron Paul explains how the gun control debate ignores the real problems in a mad grab for power.
There is nowhere left to hide for those of us who love our freedom. The Dept. of Homeland Security is now producing videos teaching citizens how to identify “radicalized conservatives” which is newspeak for anyone who will not submit without question.
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I’d be shocked if there’s anyone who hasn’t been dealing with some level of depression over the past couple of years. Paul Rosenberg shares his experience and it’s one worth examining.
If you survived the past 3 years with your principles intact, you are likely a confirmed wrongthinker. Jeffrey A. Tucker’s essay on covid and the 3 tests of compliance is very eye-opening.
The world’s financial stability is pretty shaky right now. Daisy Luther has an excellent essay on the 3 layers of financial preparedness and it’s some very solid advice.
Does our tolerance create the impression of consent to the very things that are corrupting our society? Brandon Smith says tolerance is overrated and it’s time to start gate-keeping American society again.
As much as we appreciate hearing our viewpoints being validated, there’s real danger in only considering information with which we agree. Caitlin Johnstone explains how ideological echo chambers make us stupid.
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Kent McManigal is absolutely on target with his latest column describing how some people want everyone rigidly controlled and those who aren’t afraid of others. He says, it’s better not to be led by your fears.
The war on Western culture has been going on for some time. Few people have explained how it originated and what we’re up against like James Lindsay. His 30 minute video is well worth your time.
If you haven’t surrendered to the counsels of despair in the past 3 years, you’re doing better than many. Jeffrey A. Tucker spells out why America will never give up its ideals.
The number of untruths and outright distortions of reality that we’re expected to affirm as truth each day is simply staggering. James Howard Kunstler beautifully describes this pretend-to-the-end mentality.
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If you’re struggling to keep your feet on solid ground in our turbulent times, Jeff Minnick has some tactics to maintain your rights, freedoms, dignity and traditions. It’s a matter of knowing how to fight our failed post-modernist gods.
In our highly politicized environment, spiritual matters are summarily dismissed as irrelevant superstition. J.B. Shurk notes that as a digitized iron curtain descends, spiritual faith is rising and that’s a good thing.
Our current Fourth Turning is building towards its crescendo. Wayne Lusvardi says the madness of what’s happening is irreversible when it is wrongly explained.
Dr. John C. Pulver from Climbing Upward joins me for another strong dose of common sense on how to avoid getting mired in a sense of victimhood. It’s all about becoming the best version of yourself.
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I know we’re not supposed to worry so much about things over which we have little control. At the same time, the debt ceiling crisis is a very instructive farce for anyone who’s paying attention. Doug Casey says the U.S. should declare bankruptcy.
This one is going to rub some people the wrong way but it’s still worth a read. Jacob Hornberger explains why the U.S. military’s recruiting crisis is actually a very positive sign for our nation.
The struggles that our kids are having right now are a real challenge for many families. Lenore Skenazy has a thought-provoking take on why it’s so hard to get kids off screens and back into real life.
Could the rumors about the government’s new mortgage rules be true? Economist Peter Jacobsen says, yes, borrowers with good credit scores are being punished–despite what fact-checkers say.
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If you sense the heat is being turned up in the quest to silence dissent, you’re not wrong. Sasha Stone has a great essay on AOC and the happy fascists who are building our dystopian nightmare.
The debt ceiling debate in the nation’s capitol is a fascinating study of how politics works. Brandon Smith explains how conservatives will be blamed either way when our economy finally hits the wall.
We were told that we should “trust the science” and the official narrative in order to avoid so-called “misinformation.” So, why are so many covid authoritarians suddenly shifting their narratives?
Your conscience is a much better guide to right and wrong than the law is. Especially when considering how every one of us has been made a criminal of some sort.
We’re all going to have the opportunity to discover just how committed we are to our principles. Tom Woods highlights another example of the growing clampdown on dissent.
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Eric Peters from Eric Peters Autos swings by for a bit of freedom therapy. There’s room on the couch so grab a seat.
Ammon Bundy has petitioned a federal court to take up jurisdiction over the civil case being litigated against him by St. Lukes attorneys in state courts. Here’s the latest twist in a case that shows hell hath no fury like the law firm of a healthcare giant scorned.
A lot of people are weighing in on Tucker Carlson’s departure from Fox News but more of us should be thinking about his recent speech to the Heritage Foundation. Annie Holmquist highlights the challenge Tucker issued to us before his dismissal.
We are on the verge of some remarkable changes thanks to the advent of AI. Jeff Minnick weighs in on real and artificial intelligence and where we’re headed.
Joe Biden announced his intention to run for re-election in 2024 recently and he framed the election in terms of whether we want more or less freedom and rights. Jim Nellis breaks down the president’s remarks and what he may have meant.
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What happens if the U.S. dollar loses reserve currency status? Ryan McMaken says, it’s a good thing for ordinary Americans.
We’ve come to expect “wars and rumors of wars” in our time. James Howard Kunstler has a pretty solid take on what’s unfolding before us.
Our current events seem to be picking up speed as more people are awakening to the deception being forced upon us. J.B. Shurk has a great essay on why government without consent lacks legitimacy.
It’s rare to see high profile entertainers taking a stand that goes against the one-sided cultish thinking of the establishment. Jon Miltimore reports that actor Tim Robbins has recently been taking the media to task for hiding government censorship.
If you’ve finally come to realize that there is nowhere left to hide from the growing insanity, here’s a piece you might enjoy. Josh Hammer writes about Tucker Carlson and the struggle for civilizational sanity.
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If our goal is to be problem solvers, what’s the best way to get to work? Alexander Riley examines the age-old question of whether it’s better to change yourself or to change the world.
We are living out portions of Orwell’s 1984. Our own Ministry of Truth is doing all it can to whitewash the covid response in order to protect those who chose to grab for power and destroy so many lives.
Mainstream media is stepping up its efforts to censor viewpoints that question the narrative they’re trying to manage. Check out this unbelievable clip from ABC where they say the quiet part out loud.
LGBTQ+ activism is working hard to convince kids that they’re part of the “family.” How can you rescue your child if he or she is being seduced by them? Here’s what one family did to rescue their son from the gender confusion cult.
If you’re concerned that the U.S. government isn’t doing enough to destabilize the world and disrupt your personal life, take heart. Doug Casey warns that the Jacobins in charge are about to declare war on Mexican drug cartels.
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If there’s an upside to human suffering, it’s how it gives us the opportunity to contemplate our own souls. Few people have made better use of their suffering than Alexander Solzhenitsyn who counseled us to “live not by lies.”
Covid/lockdown/vax skeptics, take heart! Little by little the truth is coming to light. Jeffrey A. Tucker highlights the top ten quotes from Dr. Fauci’s interview with the New York Times.
The most convincing evidence that our society that has lost its grip on reality is the gender activism trying to blitzkrieg its way into every facet of our lives. Andrea Widburg wonders, are we ever going to be able to walk back gender madness?
How can we separate ourselves from the control of people who wish to dominate us? Heather Carson recommends that we learn to become modern American pioneers by homesteading.
It’s painful to watch our once great nation succumb to the same foolish mistakes made by earlier great civilizations. Vincent McCaffrey offers his thoughts on our time and how previous generations did so much with so little.
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It’s a shame that Tucker Carlson didn’t have a chance to respond to the Ray Epps puff piece aired by 60 Minutes on Sunday night. Sasha Stone does a commendable job of capturing what Tucker might have said.
When Fox News fired its most popular host, it wasn’t because he was doing a bad job. Quite the contrary, he was telling more truth than the network felt it could handle.
The crusade to separate young minds from reality has been going on for a while now. Here’s a column I wrote 7 years ago about how gender justice was testing our allegiance to reality. It’s aged pretty well.
The closer we get to the 2024 election the more clear our situation becomes. Thomas L. Knapp gets right to the point when he says, we can do better, or can we?
If you haven’t subscribed to Martin Geddes’ Substack, you’re missing out on some top-shelf thinking. His latest essay “The only sovereign in the village” brilliantly describes what happens when those we pay to be protectors turn into predators.
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Eric Peters from Eric Peters Autos pops in for our weekly conversation. Eric is a favorite guest for many of my listeners and his website is a gold mine of information.
Most of us can feel the shift taking place around us but are hard-pressed to define it precisely. Andrea Widburg has a thoughtful take on the great sorting that’s underway in America.
Sure seems like there’s a lot of zealous youngsters eager to take the wheel from us old geezers. You’ll likely feel better after reading Christopher Gage’s essay on how to ruin your kids.
What’s happening to the medical field is one of the most disturbing aspects of our current troubles. Part of the problem is found in how medical schools are looking for activists rather than healers.
With Fox News committing hara-kiri after its massive settlement with Dominion voting machines, the MSM is claiming that questions over 2020 election fraud are settled. Not so fast, says Ron Paul.
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The censorship industrial complex has been created to maintain control of an official narrative. Getting to the truth requires breaking free from that narrative. Paul Rosenberg explains what Julian Assange was really doing and why he has been silenced.
Wokeness has not been forced upon us in one dramatic event. As The Good Citizen documents, it has been introduced into and overtaken our institutions first steathily and now openly.
We’ve all learned a lot of painful lessons since 2020. Bretigne Shaffer reminds us why health emergencies are too important to be left to government agencies.
The left’s growing fascination with our children isn’t purely of a sexual nature. It’s about indoctrinating them as early as possible. As Rajan Laad notes, the BBC has created an instruction manual teaching kids how to propagandize their parents.
What’s happening in our society has a familiar feel to anyone who has taken a serious look at Mao’s Cultural Revolution. Check out what a survivor of that revolution says about the features and tactics Mao used.
The histrionic calls for disarming the American populace are growing. Brandon Smith states the uncomfortable truth many would like to avoid: American patriots need guns because a war is coming.
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Dalane’s guest is Renee Casati – with BIAU and Associate Producer for The Journey Home Documentary.
As horrific as it may sound, the media loves when someone goes on a shooting spree. It means outrage and that means ratings. D. Parker lays out the medias role in mass shootings.
It’s interesting that the legacy media is working to marginalize RFK Jr. as a fringe candidate. Jordan Schachtel explores the possibilities of the last Kennedy Democrat and why the establishment is already cranking up the fear.
Do you find yourself having to do mental gymnastics lately over pronouns? David Lanza explains how the war on pronouns is really a war on language.
People who are life-long learners can attest that there are plenty of lessons to be learned in nearly every situations. Aletheia Hitz shares what 3 years of working in retail taught her about life.
The journalists who have helped to pull back the curtain on the Censorship Industrial Complex have angered those who prefer to work in the shadows. Now Democrats on Capitol Hill are threatening these journalists with prison.
It’s a lot easier to achieve scientific consensus when you actively suppress and censor dissenting voices. Maryanne Demasi shares how she learned that what we call scientific consensus has become a manufactured construct.
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We’re not supposed to notice certain things that are becoming a little too commonplace. Doug Casey weighs in on the rising crime, legalized shoplifting and other disturbing trends in U.S. cities.
Here’s an idea worth exploring: Stop setting our clocks forward or back twice a year. Bretigne Shaffer describes how to nullify daylight savings.
A lot of folks have been quick to pronounce Twitter dead following Elon Musk’s purchase and takeover of the social media platform. The jury is still out on this. Sasha Stone reminds us that Musk didn’t “ruin” Twitter, politics did.
April 19 has come and gone and with it, the 30 year anniversary of the FBI’s disastrous assault on the Branch Davidians in Texas. James Bovard says 30 years later, Waco is still damning.
The NRA’s recent convention triggered already fragile leftists who were furious at the prospect of kids being “groomed” to see firearms in a positive light. Olivia Murray describes their selective outrage over what is and isn’t appropriate for kids.
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There were a lot of mistakes made over the past 3 years but one of the most despicable was the segregation of society into “essential” and “non-essential.” Jeffrey A. Tucker spells out exactly what was meant by those terms.
Annie Holmquist always has a take worth considering. Her latest essay “Choosing Children…Over More Than Just Guns” is especially insightful.
It’s not hard to sense the contempt that the ruling class feels for the rest of us. J.B. Shurk lets us in on the little secret that the elite would rather we didn’t know: They fear us.
Were doctors and other health care providers pushing the covid vaccine on their patients in return for monetary bonuses? It appears that this perverse incentive was a reality in some states.
For all the umbrage that NPR showed over being identified as “state-affiliated media” on Twitter, they’re sure doing a good job of acting like that’s what they are. Tom Woods shares some key observations by journalist Glenn Greenwald on the matter.
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Eric Peters from Eric Peters Autos joins me for our weekly freedom therapy session.
When individuals make an effort to “love one another” as God commands, it can be a source of great beauty. Paul Rosenberg explains why this is easy to say but hard to put into actual practice.
Rule of, by and for the people is what most people mean when they say “democracy.” Robert E. Wright says we can save this kind authentic democracy by ending the government’s compulsory monopoly.
Gone are the days when there was a pretense of fairness on the part of mainstream media. Tim Hartnett spells out the one-side-fits-all approach of those who feel the stakes are too high to play fair anymore.
There comes a point where the departure from reality becomes a conscious embrace of evil. James Howard Kunstler says it’s time to call the exorcist.
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Is the right to self defense being carefully done away with? The Texas man who shot and killed an antifa protestor that pointed a loaded rifle at him in Austin in 2020 was originally exonerated. Last week a politically-motivated DA had him convicted of murder.
The militant trans activists seem determined to find a dog they can kick until it bites. Brandon Smith lists the many reasons transgender grievance culture is garbage.
The folks who want to shape public opinion sure would like us to forget about what they euphemistically are calling “the events of March 2020.” Jeffrey A. Tucker warns, don’t let them memory hole what was done to us.
If you’ve been sitting on the fence as to whether “the science” has been corrupted or not, here’s something to consider. Check out this unbelievable exchange between Del Bigtree and Neil DeGrasse Tyson.
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Every time it seems things can’t get more bizarre, the Universe pulls another “hold my beer” moment on us. John Green describes what we’re going through as a pandemic of cognitive dissonance as we try to navigate conflicting assertions and realities.
The risks of a central bank digital currency are plentiful. Robert E. Wright reminds us that CBDCs would not be money in the sense used in the Constitution.
Money issues are taking a backseat right now to the growing culture war but don’t get complacent. Daisy Luther warns that, while everyone’s distracted, the dollar is dying.
John Pulver joins me to talk about how to lose that feeling of helplessness when the world seems to be spinning out of control. If you’re serious about choosing your future self, consider spending some time on his website.
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It’s our weekly freedom therapy session with Eric Peters from Eric Peters Autos.
To understand the predicament we find ourselves in, we must be willing to consider the possibility that our votes have been effectively negated at almost every level. This thread unroll from Twitter describes the permanent bureaucracy that is untouchable by voters.
The indictment of a former president is opening Pandora’s box for every president from here on out. Victor Davis Hanson warns that indicting one and all is a perfect was to destroy the Republic.
Like a lot of people, I’m seriously evaluating how I can be kinder yet still make a principled stand for the things that matter most. Paul Rosenberg has a great explanation on why kindness doesn’t change the world, especially when dealing with sociopaths.
If you’re not familiar with the book The Fourth Turning, you might be surprised at how relevant it is to our current situation. Jeff Thomas has an excellent essay on the coming tipping point of our current Fourth Turning.
In yesterday’s show I referenced the recent column by Sasha Stone that beautifully describes how our system of governance has been turned against us. Here’s her essay if you’d like to read it for yourself.
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While the political left celebrates its anticipated destruction of Donald Trump, there’s a bigger picture to keep in mind. Jeffrey A. Tucker reminds us that the emergency that began 3 years ago is not over and it’s an emergency of unrestrained government.
If you want a no-hold-barred take on what the Trump indictment amounts to, Tom Luongo is terrific. He says this indictment signals the end of U.S. politics.
There’s no shortage of controversy over what is being taught in our government schools. Jacob Hornberger offers an effective, common sense solution: separate school and state.
What comes next for educating our children? Kerry McDonald says schooling was for the industrial era but unschooling is the future.
The inversion of reality always starts with language. If you’ve been struggling to translate what the people who wish to dominate you are actually saying, this primer from M.B. Matthews should be helpful.
To fully appreciate the perversion of justice that Jan 6 defendants are facing, you must understand how weaponized the “justice” system has become. Julie Kelly’s latest column on the type of jurors allowed is shocking, to put it mildly.
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Most of us were raised on some variation of “hard work builds character.” Josiah Lippincott begs to differ and offers a pretty solid defense of the notion that hard work actually destroys character.
It sure feels like someone is trying to get freedom-loving folks to respond with violence. J.B. Shurk wonders, how much longer can Western governments continue to spit on their people?
TikTok has its faults. But the bill that is being considered by Congress to ban TikTok is something far worse than whatever the Chinese Communist Party is doing. Daisy Luther breaks down the risks of the RESTRICT Act.
Donald Trump has been living rent-free in a lot of people’s minds for the past 7 years. As Sasha Stone explains, the Trump hunters’ celebration of his indictment comes off more like a whimper than a bang.
Earlier this week we heard about the declining number of Americans who still value religion. Here’s a fascinating article by Stephen Whitney on another study that shows America’s religious divide.
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Communication, it appears, is a dying art. Jordan Alexander offers some solid suggestions on restoring articulate, artful communication.
At some point, all of us will become acquainted with what it means to suffer. C. G. Jones has some empowering observations on how to navigate suffering with wisdom.
Ever wonder why politicians prefer to use force rather than markets when it comes to making things happen? Peter Jacobsen explains why politicians avoid free exchange in his latest installment of “Ask an Economist.”
Too often, victimhood can become a convenient excuse to avoid personal responsibility for one’s circumstances. Dr. John C. Pulver joins me to talk about his work in helping people grow beyond their family of origin experiences. Check out John’s original, uplifting music here.
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It’s probably not surprising that the values many Americans hold have shifted over time. Still, it’s disheartening to see a WSJ poll that shows just 38% of Americans believe in patriotic values.
Jeffrey A. Tucker says the problem with that WSJ survey is in the interpretation rather than the numbers themselves. His take on the decline in patriotism is worth reading.
Staying optimistic is getting to be a challenge. Check out the latest essay from Larry Reed on what Anne Frank and Dr. Christian Larson can teach us about the power of optimism.
One of the most disturbing aspects of our time is how everything that was was normal is considered radical and extreme. Michael Liccione describes how society is pathologizing healthy opinions.
Those of us who feel the call to stand up for freedom and to push back against tyranny at every level are sometimes left wondering how to proceed. Ryan McMaken reminds us that, to fight the state, we must build non-state institutions.
Lenore Skenazy has been called the “worst mother in America” by members of the media. Her parenting advice seems pretty accurate. Her latest column is about how we wanted the best for our children but made a mistake.
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Eric Peters from Eric Peters Autos swings by for our weekly visit/counseling session.
There’s no question that the systems trying to rule us are replete with rot and corruption. Paul Rosenberg poses a great question, what are you doing to build yourself a city?
Efforts to ban TikTok have led to the creation of a Trojan horse that some are calling the Patriot Act for technology. Jordan Schachtel says it’s the Patriot Act on steroids and it will enable far greater surveillance and censorship.
It’s interesting how the media clamor over a school shooting comes to a dead stop when it’s revealed that the shooter was a transexual. Andrea Widburg lays out how the reporting on the Nashville shooting shows the incoherence of modern gender theory.
If there’s one thing that stops us from progressing personally, it’s our pride. Martin Geddes shares his thoughts on leading by example and asking for help.
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Attitude is an essential part of becoming resilient in the face of challenges. Daisy Luther has a marvelous message on how to turn “less” into everything you need.
15 Minute Cities are the latest fad for the green-driven folks who’d like to have more control over the populace. Doug Casey provides some excellent perspective on where this latest attempt at social engineering is leading us.
The ongoing war against reality is getting tiresome for many of us. James Howard Kunstler says, take heart, the season is here for a general wake up call that cannot be ignored or gaslighted away.
If you find yourself wanting to assert your rights as a free man or woman, you’ll likely appreciate the work of Martin Geddes. He shares hard-won wisdom on how and when to push back against unreasonable public servants.
You don’t have to sympathize with the Jan 6 defendants to be horrified at the way the events of that day have been exaggerated and distorted by the political class and media. Julie Kelly notes that we’re beginning to see proof of informants everywhere on that day.
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It certainly feels as though things are spiraling out of control and many of us are wondering what is to come. Daisy Luther offers some welcome encouragement on how she knows you’ll survive.
Breaking free of enemy-driven thinking is one of the biggest things you can do for increased peace of mind. Barry Brownstein has a terrific essay on why liberalism (the good kind) needs no enemies.
What will a cashless society look like? G. Ed Griffin spells out what it would entail and what you can do about it.
We all have enough things to worry about right now. At the same time, we recently dodged one of the biggest potential dangers in many years. J.R. Dunn explains the solar apocalypse that was narrowly avoided a couple of weeks ago. I highly recommend Space Weather News as a resource.
What’s the worst kind of prison? Josh Klenoff says it’s the one you don’t know you’re in. Like the one the World Economic Forum is quietly building all around us.
Here’s an interesting sign of the times: squatters are increasingly taking over homes across the U.S. and some experts are saying there’s no end in sight.
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Being a wrongthinker isn’t easy. As John Whitehead notes, circus politics are intended to distract us from noticing what really matters.
The people who fought hardest to seize control during the pandemic are desperate to hold onto what remains of their power. That’s why they’re denying champion tennis player Novak Djokovic a chance to play in the Miami Open due to his vaccination status.
If you want to understand basic economics, pay attention when an economist is explaining something. Peter Jacobsen answers the question, “What even is a non-profit?”
The threat posed by a Central Bank Digital Currency is impossible to understate. Jordan Schachtel says Americans face a rapidly encroaching “emergency” CBDC power grab.
The polarization in America is concerning to anyone who is paying attention. Jon Miltimore explains why the left can’t understand the right and vice versa.
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The left gets really angry when people start using the word “woke” to describe the current insanity. Samuel Mangold-Lenett says that’s because we’re offending those who’d prefer its definition remain murky.
If reality is everything that remains when you wish it were otherwise, we’re about to get a lot better acquainted with it. James Howard Kunstler notes that when you mess with reality, a lot of things that can’t go on will stop.
Here’s some good news: Dutch farmers have formed a political party that is making big gains in seizing control back from the Great Reset functionaries.
If you’re willing to face some unpleasant facts, here’s one of the most informative analyses of our worsening economic situation. Robert Stark explains what’s causing our economic death spiral.
Dissent is essential to a free society. Maybe that’s why the power-seekers seem very determined to criminalize it. Julie Kelly describes the death of dissent in America.
We need the example of courageous heroes who will stand against impossible odds to speak the truth. Jeff Minnick recommends two films that can provide that needed shot of courage.
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Lots of things to keep an eye on today. Eric Peters from Eric Peters Autos stops by to talk about what’s noteworthy in current events.
Some of the biggest headlines right now seem to be intended to distract us from weightier matters at hand. Paul Rosenberg is asking the right question when he ponders, are we ready for a sovereign debt crisis?
This may be one of the most sobering and introspective essays I’ve seen on what was set in motion 3 years ago with the lockdowns. Jeffrey A. Tucker describes the day the sunrise was a curse.
The word “secession” makes some folks really queasy. Michael J. Lee points out that with certain states and the wealth already making an exit, it’s not a matter of “what if” so much as a matter of “what now?”
Charity cannot be the product of forced giving it must be a voluntary act. Joel Lim asks and answers the question of how does government welfare stack up against private charity?
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Whenever scientists set out to test a hypothesis, they must first define the null hypothesis–or the normal state of things if nothing changes. Brian Almon shares his thoughts on how activists are working overtime to convince us that radical is normal.
We are seeing our nation separate into those who wish to be left alone and those who refuse to leave others alone. John Whitehead explains the problem with government wanting to know all your business.
Being an educated individual isn’t about being the smartest person in the room. Brett & Kate McKay have a fascinating article on 3 characteristics of an educated man.
There’s something to be said for achieving the kind of harmony in life that is a sure indicator that you’re using your gifts in the highest possible way. Barry Brownstein says, to do this you must first downsize your inner central planner.
The prospect of Donald Trumps imminent arrest next week is opening the door to some interesting possibilities. J.B. Shurk warns that government tyrants are playing with fire. Are they doing it deliberately?
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It’s been 20 years since the U.S. invaded Iraq on false pretenses. Jacob Hornberger describes the lessons learned and how the opportunists who pushed for that war are still gaming the system.
There shouldn’t be much doubt as to whether or not we live under a system that effectively operates as if it is above the law. Martin Geddes has some first-hand experience in holding administrative criminals accountable.
Here’s a story that provides some depth and breadth to American history. Lawrence W. Reed wonders if it was luck or a miracle that brought the pilgrims together with an English-speaking Indian named Samoset.
3 years ago we were told that our lives and freedoms would be locked down for 15 days to “slow the spread.” Julie Kelly reminds us on the third anniversary of the lockdowns that the folks responsible have yet to experience real accountability.
The people who pushed the covid lockdowns and mandates must be held accountable for their mistakes and separated from power. William Sullivan says the looming reckoning for covid tyrants is coming.
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The biggest decision that any of us will have to make in the near future is whether or not to consent to a central bank digital currency. Kit Knightly warns that the SVB failure is setting up the perfect crisis in which government will “rescue” us with a CBDC.
It can be difficult to have a rational conversation about a national divorce. Jon Miltimore has some very solid advice for all sides of this issue.
This is likely the most controversial thing I’ll be sharing today. Does a society that dresses as if it matters have more respect for itself? Maida Korte says we may be selling ourselves short.
The last 3 years have given us plenty of opportunity to see our fears being played upon. David Bell explains why pandemics are not the real public health threat.
Never been invited to a struggle session? Some of us would like to keep it that way. El Gato Malo has a marvelous breakdown of what these Marxist sideshows mean for civil society.
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Government shouldn’t be shielding bankers from the consequences of their actions. Jacob Hornberger asks, why not let banks fail?
Politicians are suggesting that the taxpayer-funded assistance being offered failing banks is somehow, “not a bailout.” Thomas L. Knapp disagrees with that claim and makes the case that this is, in fact, a bailout.
The greatest danger and opportunity of our current monetary crisis is that it will be used to implement a government-controlled digital currency. James Howard Kunstler describes our money troubles.
Sorry if this sounds strident but the folks who pushed the Jan 6 narrative while carefully omitting crucial context that the security footage has provided, have crossed a line. Julie Kelly explains what the ‘spill’ of FBI secrets is revealing about our politicized system of justice.
Some caught on quickly, others have yet to recognize that the face mask was more of a symbol of submission than a protection. D. Parker lays out why the masks are a metaphor for how the far left feels about freedom.
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Eric Peters from Eric Peters Autos stops by for our weekly chat. If you’re serious about making sense of current events, Eric always has an informed take.
Here’s a bit of common sense that a surprising number of people don’t want to hear: Let the bad banks fail, says Peter Jacobsen. There should be consequences for bad decisions.
What are you doing to nourish your soul regularly? J.B. Shurk says that personal sacrifice is nourishment for the soul. Especially when it’s done willingly.
What’s happening to our monetary system isn’t exactly a surprise. Jacob Hornberger has long warned about the pitfalls of our cruddy and dangerous monetary system.
If you were watching last week’s hearing before the House Weaponization of the Federal Government subcommittee, the contempt of the ruling class was on display. Ron Paul recounts how House Democrats attacked the messengers.
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You’ve likely heard about the failure of Silicon Valley Bank and wondered what it means. Jeffrey A. Tucker says the collapse of SVB portends real dangers just ahead.
If a banking collapse has begun, why now? As Alexandra Bruce points out, it’s not like there are a number of inconvenient truths from which we need to be distracted.
Anthony Fauci may yet go down in history as one of the greatest unelected tyrants of all time. To understand how people like Fauci come to power, check out Robert E. Wright’s essay on Faucism’s New Deal origins.
As crazy as things are getting, there’s plenty of reason to remain optimistic. J.B. Shurk has a powerful message about liberting ourselves from dystopia. It starts with increasing our commitment to truth.
With all the carnage that arose during the covid lockdowns, some clear lessons have emerged. John Tamny reminds us that is that freedom is always the answer–regardless of virus origins.
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Which do you trust more, the free market or government? Peter Jacobsen joins me to talk about how the free market handles monopolies.
How do you counter woke mob/cancel culture intolerance without bringing more division to the table? Gregory T. Angelo is the president of the New Tolerance Campaign which works to promote authentic tolerance and to expose phony tolerance. I think he’s on the right path.
More and more Americans are becoming jaded with higher ed and skipping college. Might this be a good thing?
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Col. John Eidsmoe from the Foundation for Moral Law concludes his series on “You’re dead–now what?”
Artificial intelligence is officially a part of our world now and will likely change how we do a number of things. Here’s some reassurance from Deane Waldman M.D. that AI will not be replacing your doctor anytime soon.
Pay attention to the reaction of the political class in regards to Tucker Carlson airing never-before-seen video from the Jan 6 disturbance. Rajan Laad has a follow up to his earlier summary of Tucker’s revelations.
It seems pretty likely that, at some point, climate crisis will be used to seize control of our lives just like covid was. Here’s a reminder from Edward Ring that renewables aren’t renewable and our forced exit from fossil fuels is a bad idea.
If you’ve ever wondered about the various climate brats and other useful idiots who are destroying priceless works of art and disrupting traffic to protest fossil fuels, here’s a great explanation from Doug Casey.
Could the news media be playing up scary stories to discourage us from traveling abroad? Jeffrey A. Tucker asks, are you being frightened not to travel?
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If you need a story to help restore your faith in humankind, Lawrence W. Reed has a great one. It’s also a great lesson on how to get the most out of others.
Having to choose between being truthful and being popular can be a challenge. Dan Sanchez spells out the reasons why unpopular truths need to be told and why freedom needs fearless truth-tellers.
Speaking of truth-tellers, this segment from Matt Walsh is a simple and direct response to trans activists who seem to have forgotten that the pushback they’re getting is the result of a fight they chose to start.
The purveyors of the Jan 6 “insurrection” narrative are pushing back hard against Tucker Carlson and the video footage that casts serious doubts on their narrative. The truth is coming out and they are panicking.
A lot of us are getting serious about being preppers. Here’s a terrific article by Daisy Luther that explains why there isn’t just one way to prepare.
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It’s my weekly sit-down with Eric Peters from Eric Peters Autos. There’s a lot going on around us and I always feel better informed for hearing Eric’s take.
We live in a time where patriots who actually love their country are smeared as terrorists who hate America and wish to destroy it. D. Parker wonders why those who hate America don’t just leave it.
What was done to the public over the past 3 years was horrific and unnecessary. Bill Rice does a marvelous job of connecting the dots to explain how all of this happened.
We only have a finite amount of attention and energy to draw upon each day. James Howard Kunstler reminds us that it’s important to focus on what actually matters.
Now that the previously hidden Jan 6 videos from the U.S. Capitol are finally being seen, it’s clear why the narrative managers are so panicked. Julie Kelly has a thorough analysis of how the “insurrection” narrative is falling apart.
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The last 8 weeks have been a serious challenge. By taking part in a community theater production of Titanic the Musical, I’ve learned some incredibly valuable lessons about stepping outside of the comfort zone and the power of building community. I also had a lot of fun.
If you’re collecting precious metals, in anticipation of an impending apocalypse of some sort, you need to see Paul Rosenberg’s latest essay. He has a fascinating and positive take on the missing gold economy.
It’s still a bit shocking to recall how divisive the issue of mandatory face masks became during the past 3 years. Jon Miltimore expounds on the true lesson of masking and what we learned about effectiveness as well as means and ends.
It’s been almost a year since Will Smith unleashed the slap heard round the world on Chris Rock. Rajan Laad says Chris Rock has shown everyone how to deal with personal setbacks by how he responded to being attacked.
All of us have experienced a lot of indignity in the recent past. Richard Kelly has a beautiful reminder that dignity is yours to lose.
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My friend Jon Harvey is as straight a shooter as they come. He joins me to talk about Dilbert creator Scott Adams’ thoughts on race relations and why the social justice mob is in a fury. Click the TMCP Nation link below to check out Jon’s podcast and store.
Artificial intelligence is becoming a very real and regular part of our lives. Doug Casey has some thoughts on how AI will radically transform our world.
Our pop culture is putting off a “Weimar America” vibe with a growing detachment from morality and reality. Andrea Widburg notes that so-called “family friendly” drag queen shows are clearly about sex and not simply entertainment.
The list of things that official “experts” have gotten wrong is growing evidence of the death of expertise. J.B. Shurk says, if you value the truth, ignore what the “experts” are saying.
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One of the best justifications for freedom is that it enables us to pursue happiness on our own terms. Barry Brownstein has a marvelous essay on what Thomas Jefferson meant by the pursuit of happiness.
It seems as though we’re being steadily marched toward war. Now is a great time to consider why C.S. Lewis thought healthy patriotism helps curb excessive militarism.
If you want to stir up a hornet’s nest, just start a conversation about modesty. Aletheia Hitz has a terrific take on modesty and the downsides of objectifying women.
Secession is considered a dirty word by those whose power over others would be diminished by peaceful separation. Ryan McMaken points out that secession is really a matter of when, not if.
Woody Harrelson is taking a lot of heat lately but he isn’t walking back his statements from last week’s SNL monologue. He has doubled down and is slamming the covid mandates, noting that the U.S. is not a free country.
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When people choose to live in a state of learned helplessness, they’ve often been given some strong incentive to do so. Jason Sorens warns against the folly of treating adults like children.
Woody Harrelson’s joke about the world’s biggest drug cartel was a long overdue truth bomb. As for the day of reckoning for those cartel members and enforcers, James Howard Kunstler says, it’s coming.
Word on the street is that Dilbert creator Scott Adams is hopelessly racist. However, as Debra Hine explains, that could simply be a matter of people parroting PC platitudes. Adams is showing by example the price of free speech in our time.
Who is watching the watchers? Seems the Supreme Court is running interference for the nation’s spy agencies by claiming that they’re “too secret” to be challenged about what they’re doing.
Now that the Jan 6 video has been released by Speaker Kevin McCarthy to Fox News’ Tucker Carlson, the mainstream media is in hysterics. Julie Kelly lays out the reasons why the media is demanding darkness, not sunlight regarding those tapes.
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Eric Peters from Eric Peters Autos joins me for our weekly consultation and informal support group for those adjusting to life in Clown World.
Why did so many people choose to comply with the various covid mandates? Paul Rosenberg has a thoughtful answer to this question and examines what debt and compliance have in common.
Roald Dahl’s estate has given the okay to politically correct rewrites of his works. Kit Knightly says, no matter what you think of Dahl, this is the fast track to normalizing post hoc censorship.
A left-wing fit of rhetorical incontinence last week was sparked by talk of a national divorce. Ryan McMaken takes apart the left’s narrative that red states are dependent upon a “gravy train” from the blue states.
Here’s a question worth pondering: Is it ever proper not to defend yourself? James Walpole points out that truly powerful people don’t try to justify themselves to their critics.
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Woody Harrelson opened some eyes with his SNL monologue over the weekend. Jeffrey A. Tucker recounts how Woody has just demonstrated the pain of truth.
Looking to bring a bit of happiness and purpose into your life? Aletheia Hitz has a simple, yet highly effective solution. It starts with attentiveness to the people around you and it really works.
The media reaction to the release of the Jan 6 video has been interesting, to say the least. Andrea Widburg notes that the media’s panic is directly related to the loss of their ability to control the narrative.
This may sound a bit out there but it’s a topic that shouldn’t be ignored. The World Health Organization is quietly pushing for acceptance of an accord that would give it near complete control in the event of a “health emergency.” What could possibly go wrong?
Brandon Smith’s essays are always thought-provoking and informative. His latest on deconstructing why leftist movements cannot coexist with people who love freedom is a must read.
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To get a sense of how disconnected mainstream media is from reality, just check out the comment made by reporter Taylor Lorenz about how America is a “late-stage capitalist hellscape.” Ilya Levine has 6 reasons that Taylor’s latest trope is dead wrong.
The war drums are beating louder by the day in the nation’s capitol. Judge Andrew Napolitano has a terrific refresher course on war and the Constitution for anyone who wonders about such things.
Crazy as things may be, anyone who’s paying attention can attest that a great awakening is taking place. J.B. Shurk notes that this awakening has been decades in the making.
After hearing the news that podcasts are a primary source of “misinformation”, I’m not sure whether to be concerned or flattered. After all, most of what the regime calls “misinformation” is what the rest of us recognize as unapproved or inconvenient truths.
As long as food is easily and readily available at the local supermarket or big box store, we will take it for granted. Tom Luongo has an excellent essay on the lessons imparted by the TV series “Clarkson’s Farm” and how it’s another front in the war on food.
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If you want to have peace of mind, learn the art of letting others be right. This is one of the best essays, you’ll ever read. The advice is spot on.
A lot of folks look forward to getting a nice fat tax refund. After you read Peter Jacobsen’s take on why a big tax refund shouldn’t excite you, you’ll understand why giving Uncle Sam an interest-free loan isn’t such a great idea.
Few people seem to have a better grasp of what’s going on than James Howard Kunstler. His essay titled “Between That Rock and The Hard Place” is a worthwhile read.
The folks who want to ban guns have a special kind of contempt for those of us who own guns. W.R. Wordsworth dismantles the promotion of social contempt toward gun owners.
Some good news on the money front: Mississippi’s legislature has voted overwhelmingly to end sales taxes on gold and silver.
It’s been interesting to watch the term “national divorce” trend on Twitter lately. Hugh O’Connor explores the pros and cons of a national separation in light of our current state of dysfunction.
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Now that 40,000 or more hours of Jan 6 video footage from the U.S. Capitol has been made public, we’re learning how much the Jan 6 committee left out of their narrative. Julie Kelly lays out the anatomy of a cover-up.
The book burners among us have developed a sense of subtlety. Thomas Buckley describes what the classics, edited for the sensitive reader, may look like once we’ve purged the world of insensitive content.
Talk to someone who has been away from America for a few years and you’ll get a sense of how the trans activism movement has exploded. Annie Holmquist explores the real issues behind the symptoms.
War is always an excuse for maximum disinformation. For some of the clearest analysis of what’s at stake with the U.S. intervention in Ukraine, check out Jeff Thomas’ essay on whether it could really go nuclear.
Watching our political class steer us ever closer to WWIII is like watching a toddler play with a loaded firearm. Steve Deace is drawing a clear line on sending our kids to die for a needless conflict.
Knowing what to think isn’t enough to accurately distinguish between truth and error. As Aletheia Hitz explains, knowing how to think requires understanding and using the 7 intellectual virtues.
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Eric Peters from Eric Peters Autos joins me for our weekly consultation on how to stay free in a world gone mad.
It’s no exaggeration to state that those of us who love truth and our freedom have a lot of heavy lifting ahead of us. Paul Rosenberg says the task of keeping civilization alive has fallen to us.
You better grow thicker skin if you’re going to be reading and referencing books by Shakespeare, Orwell or Tolkien. A recent study in Britain claims that these works are favored by “extremists” and “white supremacists.”
The worst part about tribalism is that tribes spend their time warring with one another. Barry Brownstein’s latest essay explores the thin line between tribalism and human flourishing.
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It’s a sad truth of our time that the lust to control other people is producing a clear herd mentality. Bruce Berres has some solid advice on how to break free from the herd.
Critical race theory treats slavery as leverage to obtain power over others. If you want to understand the history of slavery that you probably weren’t taught in school, Lawrence W. Reed has a far more accurate accounting.
The parallels between Russia’s Bolshevik revolution and what’s happening in America today are getting tough to ignore. D. Parker has an enlightening take on cultural guerrilla warfare and how to fight the anti-freedom far-left at the grassroots level.
If you haven’t started plotting how you’ll avoid the digital prison of CBDCs, now is the time to start. Nick Giambruno has 5 way to opt out of this dystopian future.
How much of what our government and its media lackeys tell you do you believe? J.B. Shurk notes that, historically, constant government lies are what spark resistance movements.
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