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Merchants of Death ft. Hunter DeRensis Ep. 191

by Patrick Macfarlane | Nov 13, 2021 | Vital Dissent

https://youtu.be/h-QMxXAwRk8 Hunter DeRensis joins me to discuss his recent featured article at the American Conservative. This piece tells the little remembered story of a congressional inquest into war profiteering during the first World War. Hunter's piece also traces the history of the military industrial complex and public opinion regarding the US militarism into the present day. Hunter is the editor for the Libertarian Institute, the Communications Director for the veterens organization Bring Our Troops Home, a former senior reporter at the National Interest, and a contributor to the...

US/Taiwan Relations Risk Nuclear War ft. Dave DeCamp and Connor Freeman Ep. 190

by Patrick Macfarlane | Nov 8, 2021 | Foreign Policy, Vital Dissent

https://youtu.be/PlFt42HCYAo Wondering what is going on with the US, Taiwan, and China? I asked two of my favorite foreign policy specialists to give us an overview of the basics of US/Taiwan relations and explain why it risks nuclear war with China. Dave DeCamp is the News Editor at Antiwar.com. His work is required reading for keeping up to date on foreign policy. Connor Freeman is a writer at the Libertarian Institute primarily covering foreign policy. He has been featured in media outlets such as Antiwar.com and Counterpunch, as well as the Ron Paul Institute for Peace and Prosperity. He...

I Told Local Conservatives to Fight COVID Mandates with Radical Liberty Ep. 189

by Patrick Macfarlane | Oct 31, 2021 | Libertarianism, Politics, Vital Dissent

For this episode, I wanted to share the audio of the speech I gave to a group of local conservatives concerned about COVID19 tyranny and medical martial law. At the end of the episode, I share a few thoughts on libertarian strategy. Episode 189 of the Liberty Weekly Podcast is Brought to you by: Join Liberty Weekly and tons of your favorite creators on Rokfin for one low subscription fee! Liberty Weekly Subscribestar Rakuten Cash Back Referral Link Liberty Weekly Substack The Liberty Weekly Patreon Page: help support the show and gain access to tons of bonus content! Become a patron today!...

Our Duty to History ft. Keith Knight Ep. 188

by Patrick Macfarlane | Oct 25, 2021 | Libertarianism, Vital Dissent

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j0Nyc0zrlIg Keith Knight of Don't Tread on Anyone and the Libertarian Institute joins me again to discuss our collective duty to tell and preserve our experience of the COVID19 regime. It is our duty to bear witness to the world's descent into global tyranny. Follow Keith Knight on Odysee and the Libertarian Institute. Donate to the Libertarian Institute for our Fall Fund Drive Episode 188 of the Liberty Weekly Podcast is Brought to you by: Join Liberty Weekly and tons of your favorite creators on Rokfin for one low subscription fee! Liberty Weekly...

Defining the State is No Secret

by Patrick Macfarlane | Oct 25, 2021 | Featured Articles, Libertarianism

A large part of becoming a libertarian is learning the true—objective—definition of terms that are used in common parlance. Just as most people have not reflected on their role in relation to the state, most people have likewise never reflected upon fundamental concepts or asked the objective question, what is government? For example, we all learned the “Schoolhouse Rock” version of what a government does. We learned how a bill becomes a law and how the different branches function. If you asked the average American on the street “what is government,” you would probably get a similar,...

Informed Consent and COVID19 ft. Sean Leal Ep. 187

by Patrick Macfarlane | Oct 17, 2021 | Libertarianism, Vital Dissent

https://youtu.be/-sUtbMumsNg Consent is a concept that is deeply rooted in the principle of self ownership. It is also a concept that progressives, especially those who support COVID totalitariansim, purport to care about. Author Sean Leal joins me to discuss issues of consent at the center of resistance to COVID19 mandates. Sean is the author of the book, "Consent is Morality: A Philosophy of Peace" and has been communicating the ideas of individual liberty for over 10 years, including speaking engagements at state schools on the principles of consent and how government actions violate...

Marine Corps Veteran Recounts US Occupation of Western Iraq Ep. 186 Scott’s Story Part II

by Patrick Macfarlane | Oct 10, 2021 | Foreign Policy, Vital Dissent

https://youtu.be/H_QZ7uOugfc Scott Spaulding joins me for the second installment of our series covering his deployments with the US Marine Corps. We cover Scott's return home after his first deployment to Fallujah in Iraq. We also cover his second and final deployment to Iraq, which included the occupation of the Western Iraqi city of Rutba. Scott shares some of the realities of the US occupation. Listen to Part I, where we cover Scott's experience in the Second Battle of Fallujah Subscribe to Scott's Podcast "Why I am Antiwar" Why I am Antiwar on Twitter Scott on Twitter Episode 186 of the...

This FALLACY Justified Lockdowns Across the World Ft. Ace_Archist Ep. 185

by Patrick Macfarlane | Oct 3, 2021 | Justice, Libertarianism, Vital Dissent

https://youtu.be/JFEKH3fVsD8 In this week's episode, I am proud to be joined by Ace_Archist. Ace gained his liberty street cred by tirelessly bashing Twitter NPCs over the head with libertarian philosophy and logic. I just had to recruit his help in dismantling the most common pro-lockdown argument that we're waging war against. Follow Ace on Twitter Subscribe to Ace's Podcast, "Slurpgang" Buy Gun Stuff and Hot Sauce from NeoFight Gear Episode 185 of the Liberty Weekly Podcast is Brought to you by: Join Liberty Weekly and tons of your favorite creators on Rokfin for one low subscription fee!...