... otherwise you're just a LARPer not willing to do what needs to be done to be free.' Yes, that is an "actual argument" from a Brit on Twitter. Imagine the level of Stockholm Syndrome you must be suffering to believe that people who desire liberty must live like bushmen to achieve it. If this person were alive in 1852 they would've accused slaves who desired their freedom of suffering from "drapetomania." The definition of "liberty" is: the state of being free within society from oppressive restrictions imposed by authority on one's way of life, behavior, or political views. To tell...
Episode 362: Was Palestine A ‘Land Without A People?’ w/ Sheldon Richman
44 Minutes Suitable fo All Ages Pete welcomed Sheldon Richman back to the show. Sheldon is the author of the book recently put out by the LibertarianInstitute.org entitled "Coming to Palestine." Sheldon answers Pete's questions which include, was Palestine a land without a people, was there a diaspora after the sacking of Jerusalem by the Romans in 70AD and a few others. Sheldon Richman is the Executive Editor of The Libertarian Institute. The former editor of The Freeman, published by the Foundation for Economic Education, and former Vice President at the Future of Freedom Foundation. He is...
*Bonus* Scott Horton On The Ceasing of Hostilities With Iran… For Now?
27 Minutes PG-13 Scott joins Pete to go over the recent hostilities with Iran and what looks like a possible end. 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 4,900 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 Institute Antiwar.com Fool's Errand Lions of...
Episode 361: More Veterans See The Light – The ‘Veterans 4 Voluntaryism’ Podcast
58 Minutes Some Strong Language Pete welcomes Dane, Jordan and Jacob from the Veterans 4 Voluntaryism podcast. All three are Afghan combat veteran who join Pete to discuss several topics including a potential Virginia "Boogaloo," the church shooting in Texas, the Afghan Papers and what they would say to people who sought to enlist in the military. Veterans 4 Voluntaryism Podcast V4V Facebook Page Dane on Twitter V4V on Twitter Jordan 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...
Episode 360: Matt Freeman Talks ‘Gun-Grabbing’ – The Story of Wounded Knee
73 Minutes Some Strong Language Pete invited the host of the Statist Quo Podcast, Matt Freeman, to come on the show to give a detailed history of the "gun-grab" the American government doesn't want to talk about, Wounded Knee. The Statist Quo Episode 108: Native Americans 'Deserve' Their Own Homeland 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 Twitter
Episode 359: Pete Talks About Solutions To Modern Policing And A Host Of Topics
57 Minutes PG-13 Chris McMillon of the Truth Conduit Podcast asked Pete to come on and they talked about a bunch of subjects including solutions to modern policing, Pete's documentary, Pete's books as well as his forthcoming one. Pete also explains the different schools of thought in the liberty movement. The Truth Conduit Podcast 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...
Episode 358: Dave Smith And Pete Hit Random Topics And Talk About Ben Shapiro
61 Minutes Some Strong Language 60 Minutes In a throwback episode, Pete welcomed Dave Smith to the show. Dave is a successful standup comedian and host of the most popular libertarian podcast in the world, Part of the Problem. Pete and Dave talk about some of the most outrageous recent news stories and a column written by Ben Shapiro in 2002. Enjoy!!! Part of the Problem Dave's Website Ben Shapiro Article 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...
Episode 357: Kerry Baldwin On Her Abortion Debate With Walter Block
50 Minutes PG-13 Kerry Baldwin returns to the show to discuss her recent Soho Forum debate with Dr Walter Block. The resolution was, "While a pregnant woman should be legally required to help the fetus survive outside of her body whenever that is possible, she should retain the legal right to evict the fetus at any time during her pregnancy." Kerry took the negative position and fleshes out some of the arguments she used to counter Block's "Eviction" theory. Walter won by a 1.5 point margin in an Oxford Style voting format. Kerry Baldwin is the host of the Dare to Think Podcast and...