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‘I Was Just Following Orders’

by Peter R. Quiñones | Feb 18, 2020 | Criminal Justice, Featured Articles, Foreign Policy, Justice, Libertarianism, Op Eds, Peter Quinones, Politics

“I was just following orders” is the mantra of everyone who has found themselves on the wrong side of history - who is called into account for their actions as an order taker. How is it possible that everyone from corrupt mayors, to murderous tyrants have been able to get so many people to obey them and march in lockstep? When you take into account there are people who are willing to defend them, it’s easy to understand how these organs of the State are allowed to get away with everything from ticketing people for non-violent crimes, to the worst atrocities one could ever imagine. When you...

Episode 378: Woodrow Wilson’s Tainted Legacy w/ Richard Grove

by Peter R. Quiñones | Feb 17, 2020 | Free Man Beyond the Wall

79 Minutes Some Strong Language Pete invited Richard Grove to return to the show to give an overview of the legacy of the presidency of Woodrow Wilson, explaining how his reign, more than any, led to the Leviathan government we have today. Richard is the proprietor of TragedyandHope.com and the creator of the "Autonomy" course, link below. Link to Richard Grove's Autonomy Course Coronavirus pandemic exercise Oct 2019 https://youtu.be/mx8xKcQMTRs https://twitter.com/tragedyandhope/status/1227629222870560771?s=20 https://twitter.com/tragedyandhope/status/1227628906385158144?s=20...

Episode 377: Ryan McMaken On Why Open Borders Between States In America Might Lead To Disaster

by Peter R. Quiñones | Feb 13, 2020 | Free Man Beyond the Wall

43 Minutes Suitable for All Ages Pete welcomes Mises.org editor Ryan McMaken back to the show. A recent article that Ryan wrote for Mises.org entitled "Why Open Borders Between States In America Might Lead To Disaster" led to quite the ruckus on social media so Pete asked Ryan to return to the show to explain what the article means, and why he wrote it. Why Open Borders Between States In America Might Lead To Disaster Small Countries are Better: They're Often Richer and Safer Than Big Countries Ryan's Mises.org Page Donate at the Libertarian Institute Pete's Link to Sign Up for the LP Lions...

Episode 376: Did The FBI Spy On ‘Campaign For Liberty’ and Ron Paul?

by Peter R. Quiñones | Feb 12, 2020 | Free Man Beyond the Wall

44 Minutes Suitable for All Ages Pete invited Campaign for Liberty head, Norman Singleton, to come on the show. Norman worked for Congressman Ron Paul from 1997-2012. Mr. Singleton served as Legislative Aide on Education and Workforce issues for Congressman Paul from 1997-2001, when he became Congressman Paul’s Legislative Director, a position he held until Congressman Paul left Congress this month. Mr. Singleton also served as volunteer policy director for the Ron Paul 2012 Presidential Campaign. Pete and Norman discuss the revelations that the FBI may have been spying on Campaign for...

Episode 375: A Supporter Exclusive AMA w/ Ryan Dawson

by Peter R. Quiñones | Feb 10, 2020 | Free Man Beyond the Wall

77 Minutes Some Strong Language Ryan Dawson of The Anti-NeoCon report did an exclusive Ask Me Anything for Pete's supporter group that included discussions about the Democratic party, Trump's "Deal of the Century" to the Palestinians, the Civil War and a few other topics. Ryan's Youtube Channel ANCReport.com Ryan on Twitter Donate at the Libertarian Institute Pete's Link to Sign Up for the LP Lions of Liberty Podcast Link to Richard Grove's Autonomy Course Pete's Patreon Pete's Books on Amazon Pete's Books Available for Crypto Pete on Facebook Pete on...

The Louisville Metro Police Department Child Sex Scandal

by Peter R. Quiñones | Feb 7, 2020 | Criminal Justice, Featured Articles, Libertarianism, Peter Quinones, Politics

Civil libertarians and police corruption watchdogs have much to celebrate these days. The fact that most people are walking around with high definition video cameras in their pockets has done much to shine a light on what these groups have been talking about for decades; that the “occupation” of law enforcement in the United States ceased being about protecting and serving, and has morphed into intimidating and subjugating. Whether it be turning a traffic stop for a burned-out brake light into a drug search, or it actually becoming a “head stomping” opportunity for a Gwinnett County...

Episode 374: Scott Horton On The Close Of The Trump Impeachment Trial

by Peter R. Quiñones | Feb 6, 2020 | Free Man Beyond the Wall

46 Minutes Some Strong Language Pete asked Scott Horton to come on the show and comment on the close of the Trump impeachment trials and what its legacy may be. Scott Horton is Managing Director of The Libertarian Institute, host of Antiwar Radio for Pacifica, 90.7 FM KPFK in Los Angeles and KUCR 88.3 in Riverside, podcasts the Scott Horton Show from scotthorton.org, and is the Editorial Director of Antiwar.com. He’s conducted more than 5,000 interviews since 2003. He is also the author of Fool's Errand: Time to End the War in Afghanistan (2017). ScottHorton.org Donate at the Libertarian...

Episode 373: An ANCAP Explains How He Nullified a Federal Drug Trial

by Peter R. Quiñones | Feb 5, 2020 | Free Man Beyond the Wall

60 Minutes Some Strong Language Pete invited Slappy from the Rollo and Slappy Show to come on and explain how he used jury nullification in a federal drug trial to help a few non-violent offenders walk. This will encourage and enrage you. The Rollo and Slappy Show Episode 153 - The PCP Trial Pt. 1, The Juror Perspective Episode 155 - The PCP Trial Pt. 2, James Nixon - The Defendant's Perspective Slappy on Twitter TakeHumanAction.com Link to Richard Grove's Autonomy Course Donate at the Libertarian Institute Pete's Link to Sign Up for the LP Lions of Liberty Podcast Pete's Patreon Pete's...