Peter Quinones Articles
In Defense Of Libertarianism
by Peter R. Quiñones | Dec 13, 2021
They’re usually very similar. There may be hills in one place, or flat terrain in others. It could be seventy-degrees in January, or minus-twenty. With all of their aesthetic differences, these locales usually have one thing in common: the spirit of libertarianism...
Weren’t the Police Supposed to Be Defunded or Something?
by Peter R. Quiñones | Nov 2, 2021
What should’ve been an obvious propaganda campaign/slogan to most, didn’t even turn into the conversation libertarians would’ve wanted to have: if you’re going to defund the police, or even replace them, what are you replacing them with? The overwhelming majority of...
‘Private Companies’ Will Do The States Bidding – ‘Vaccine Passports’ Edition
by Peter R. Quiñones | Mar 31, 2021
I’ve pretty much resigned myself to the fact that until the day I shuffle off this mortal coil I’m going to be subjected to the “it’s a private company” argument from “libertarians.” They’ve spread this asinine slogan so far and wide that they have progressives and...
So Much For A ‘National Healing’
by Peter R. Quiñones | Mar 4, 2021
We were told the nation was in desperate need of “healing” because a large portion of the population wanted Donald Trump to “lead” the country. And if you believe that the “national healing would begin” because the “adults” are in the White House…well, you're a dupe....
2020 – The Longest Year of My Life In Review
by Peter R. Quiñones | Feb 3, 2021
A Requiem on Facts If you’ve ever heard me share my “origin story” you know that it’s a pretty common story for many. I was watching a 2007 presidential debate and this guy I had never heard of before, in the middle of the “War on Terror,” states plainly that the...
So, Tell Me, ‘Do You Hate the State?’
by Peter R. Quiñones | Jan 21, 2021
This is a simple question. One you should ask yourself often (some of us ask and answer it everyday). Murray Rothbard’s short article quoted in the title is a masterpiece, but was written in 1977. The last remnants of the gold standard had just been done away with and...
Libertarian Messaging For 2021: Part 2
by Peter R. Quiñones | Dec 7, 2020
Let’s just jump right in since you can go to part 1 and see my yada, yada qualifications and such. Here’s the Tweet: End all corporate bailouts/welfare For those of you who remember the great recession of 2008, or have read about it in books such as Tom Woods’...
Libertarian Messaging For 2021: Part 1
by Peter R. Quiñones | Dec 4, 2020
This is a continuation of my pieces on the LP and what it would take for me to support them. The great Dave Smith made a Tweet yesterday in which he laid out what the libertarian message should be for 2021. Since he is confined to 280 characters by Twitter I thought...
The Libertarian Party Will Never Have Political Power
by Peter R. Quiñones | Nov 23, 2020
Just give it up already. Those who are holding onto the dream that the LP will be able to wield any significant political, or cultural power have not thought this through. An ideology of non-aggression and voluntary interactions has no place in the political sphere...
The ‘Private’ Dilemma
by Peter R. Quiñones | Oct 30, 2020
There is an issue that “Libertarianism” refuses to take a nuanced approach to that will inevitably further marginalize it in the eyes of the general public. When it is brought up the “consistent” libertarian/anarchist retreats into the world of informal fallacies,...
A Lost Year – Where Do You Go From Here?
by Peter R. Quiñones | Jul 22, 2020
The point of no return may have been reached. The effects of the government-mandated shutdowns due to Covid-19 on businesses—especially small businesses—may not be known for months, even decades, but anyone who is paying attention is beginning to realize we are...
Anatomy Of A Monopoly
by Peter R. Quiñones | Jul 9, 2020
Anyone who has ever tried to start a business knows the difficulty in just getting it off the ground. Ignoring licensing, etc., consider that most potential entrepreneurs start off in a financial hole. If you have to hire employees this will be your biggest expense....
Why Did The Police Abandon Their Posts?
by Peter R. Quiñones | Jun 12, 2020
The riots and looting that have taken place in the aftermath of a Minneapolis law enforcement officer suffocating a man to death — which was caught on video by a bystander — has people questioning the idea of policing and how it is done. Should police be taught...
How Members Of ‘Gun Culture’ View The Ahmaud Arbery Killing
by Peter R. Quiñones | May 14, 2020
There has been another controversial shooting of an unarmed man. The Ahmaud Arbery case is currently being litigated on social media by the usual suspects who plan on using this to further their “pet” agenda. Whether it be the “law and order” crowd who have their...
This Market Never Closes
by Peter R. Quiñones | Apr 23, 2020
It is perfectly fine to be afraid that you or a loved one will catch a potentially life-threatening virus, and at the same time deride the government’s reaction, especially when it comes to shutting down a significant portion of the economy. That section consists of...
Free Man Beyond the Wall
Episode 677: A Message To Conservative/Right Allies w/ David of The Anti Establishment Podcast
by Peter R. Quiñones | Dec 28, 2021
62 Minutes PG-13 David is the host of the Anti Establishment Podcast. David asked Pete to come on the show and deliver a libertarian-oriented message to his mostly Conservative audience. Today's Sponsors Start investing with iTrustCapital today and get a $100 Funding...
Episode 676: The Life Of Libertarian Hero John Randolph Of Roanoke w/ Patrick Newman
by Peter R. Quiñones | Dec 26, 2021
50 Minutes Suitable For All Ages Patrick Newman is a Professor of economics at Florida Southern College and a Mises Institute Fellow. He is the author of the new book, "Cronyism: Liberty versus Power in Early America, 1607–1849." Patrick comes back on the show to talk...
Episode 675: Pete and Aaron From Timeline Earth Read ‘State and Revolution’ by Lenin Pt. 2
by Peter R. Quiñones | Dec 23, 2021
90 Minutes Some Strong Language Aaron is one of the hosts of Timeline Earth Aaron returns for part two of a series reading Vladimir Ilyich Lenin's "The State and Revolution" Today's Sponsors Start investing with iTrustCapital today and get a $100 Funding Reward...
Episode 674: CV19 Hell Escalates In Canada w/ Brett Hawes
by Peter R. Quiñones | Dec 21, 2021
76 Minutes PG-13 Brett Hawes is the host of the Holistic Health Masterclass podcast and an expert at helping people cope naturally with auto-immune disorders. Brett joins Pete to talk about his experiences with the ongoing CV19 dystopia in Canada, as well as digging...
Episode 673: Pete And Scott Horton – The End of the Empire Ep. 8
by Peter R. Quiñones | Dec 19, 2021
69 Minutes PG-13 Scott and Pete livestreamed episode 8 of their new podcast, The End of the Empire. Patrick Newman joined for the second half to discuss growing inflation and the state of the economy. Today's Sponsors Start investing with iTrustCapital today and get a...
Episode 672: Examining January 6th, 2021 w/ Documentary Filmmaker Jason Rink
by Peter R. Quiñones | Dec 16, 2021
63 Minutes PG-13 Jason Rink is a documentary filmmaker and long-time member of the liberty community. Jason joins Pete to share his knowledge of what happened on January 6th, 2021 at the Capitol Building. He was preparing for interviews when the action started as he...
Episode 671: Pete and Aaron From Timeline Earth Read ‘State and Revolution’ by Lenin Pt. 1
by Peter R. Quiñones | Dec 14, 2021
96 Minutes PG-13 Aaron is one of the hosts of Timeline Earth Aaron joins Pete for part one of a series reading Vladimir Ilyich Lenin's "The State and Revolution" Today's Sponsors Start investing with iTrustCapital today and get a $100 Funding Reward...
Episode 670: Pete and Bird From Timeline Earth Read Ted Kaczynski’s – The System’s Neatest Trick
by Peter R. Quiñones | Dec 12, 2021
96 Minutes PG-13 Bird is one of the hosts of the Timeline Earth Podcast Bird joins Pete for a reading, and commentary, on Ted Kaczynski's 2005 essay, The System's Neatest Trick." Today's Sponsor HC Hemp Spot - Promo Code "pete" for 15% Off...
Episode 669: Pete Tells His Story And Talks QAnon/Libertarian Similarities w/ Justin Campbell
by Peter R. Quiñones | Dec 9, 2021
81 Minutes Not Safe For Work Justin Campbell is the host the Fact Check This Podcast Justin asked Pete to come on his show and talk about the politics in his home growing up, where Pete sees politics going forward and Pete's comparison of Libertarians waiting for a...
Episode 668: The End of the Empire Episode 7 – Dave Smith Joins Scott and Pete
by Peter R. Quiñones | Dec 7, 2021
87 Minutes PG-13 Scott and Pete livestreamed episode 7 of their new podcast, The End of the Empire. Dave Smith joined for the second half to discuss Omicron and whether he believes this tyranny will continue, or switch focuses. Sponsors Soho Forum Discover 2022 THC...
Episode 667: Opposing The Psychopathic And Vicious w/ Stephen W Carson (Radical Liberation)
by Peter R. Quiñones | Dec 5, 2021
90 Minutes PG-13 Stephen Carson is the host of the Radical Liberation channel on YouTube Pete asked Stephen to come on after seeing a discussion he was having about Democracy vs. Monarchy to talk about classical liberalism, democracy, monarchy and the eventual...
Episode 665: The ‘How To Not Live In Ancapistan In Your Head’ Episode w/ L.B. Muniz
by Peter R. Quiñones | Dec 2, 2021
79 Minutes PG-13 L.B. Muniz is the proprietor of BeenAwakedotcom and the author of the article "The Post-Libertarian Moment" L.B. joins Pete to talk a little about his article "The Post-Libertarian Moment" but mostly to talk about how people who adopt an ideology have...
