How about we do something novel in the new year? Let's stop worrying about the stuff most politicians, pundits, and activists want us to worry about and instead think about ourselves, our families, our friends, and whatever communities we choose to be part of. Let's forget about "the country" and the rest of the world. Let's individually pursue happiness. All I'm saying is that it's finally time for the politicians, bureaucrats, and know-it-all intelligentsia, left or right, to get out of the way and let us set our own agendas. Too self-centered? Well, too bad. Much evil results from...
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Vaccines, Autonomy, and Mandates: A Libertarian Analysis
Prefatory Note Given the subject matter discussed below, I believe it prudent to state at the outset that I am not at all opposed to vaccinations themselves: indeed, I have received a COVID-19 vaccine, as well as all other normal-course vaccinations recommended for someone my age. Yet there are, it seems to me, interesting, difficult questions surrounding the state’s role in promoting or mandating vaccines. The goal here is to start a conversation not about the effectiveness of vaccines, but about the individual’s sphere of autonomy and what kinds of medical decisions are within it, and...
Episode 592: The NAP, The Boog and Voltairine de Cleyre w/ Magnus Panvidya
69 Minutes Some Strong Language Magnus Panvidya has come to prominence as the face of the so-called Boogaloo Boys. Pete asked Magnus to come on because Magnus mentioned to him privately that he was a huge fan of the writings of Voltairine de Cleyre who Pete mentioned on Episode 588. They talk about the Non-Aggression Principle and when it's OK to use violence, and other subjects, all the while working the writings of Voltairine de Cleyre into the conversation. Magnus' YouTube Channel Magnus on Twitter Get Autonomy 19 Skills PDF Download The Monopoly On Violence Pete's Patreon Pete's...
Rep. Pat McGeehan: Constitution Day, First Principles
Principles of Ingsoc Holding Strong
Life over there on Airstrip One. https://twitter.com/BanTheBBC/status/1249598512427347969
In Defense of Incrementalism with DK Williams Ep. 123
https://youtu.be/WRxWEVSLmMY Liberty Weekly is proud to welcome DK Williams to the show to talk about his experience practicing law and continuing the theme of questioning where the line is between purity and getting things done. DK Williams is a former state chairman of the Libertarian Party of CO, played a roll in the legalization of weed for recreational use in Colorado and now works in business law. Follow DK on Twitter Check out his website The Law Podcast Material Mentioned in the Show: Masterpiece Cake Shop Case Liberty Weekly Ep. 80 Episode 123 of the Liberty Weekly Podcast is...
David Bergland, RIP: 1984 Libertarian Party Candidate for President
I am sorry to announce that David Bergland has died at the age of 83. He had been battling prostate cancer. Bergland was the 1984 presidential candidate of the Libertarian Party. He was also the 1976 candidate for Vice-President. I met David in 1973 and worked closely with him during my time in the Libertarian Party. He was a principled promoter of freedom and peace and was a leader in the anti-interventionist wing of the Libertarian Party during the 1970s and 1980s. He was the author of Libertarianism in One Lesson.
Episode 131: Eric Mulder – A Civil Libertarian Runs for Sheriff
30 Minutes Mance had a short conversation with the Chair of the Libertarian Party of Arapahoe County Colorado Eric Mulder. Eric is running for county sheriff and describes himself as a Civil Libertarian. He is campaigning on a platform of decriminalization and demilitarization. Enjoy this insight into someone that wants to bring libertarian principles to policing. Eric's Campaign Site Mance's Books on Amazon Mance's Books for Crypto Mance on Facebook Mance on...
05/08/04 – Geoffrey Neale – The Scott Horton Show
Philip Dru interviews Geoffrey Neale, the Chairman of the National Libertarian Party about libertarian principles, and party politics. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xkDkVS5nAB4