Tag Archives: Liberty

Whatever Happened to Freedom?

Judge Napolitano: Final Word on the Last Episode of Freedom Watch [14-Feb-12 © FoxBusiness]

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The Purpose of the US Government

If there is one thing I wish everyone understood it is this: The purpose of the US Government as defined by the US Constitution is to protect the individual rights of its citizens. The rights of humans do not come … Continue reading

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What if Marriage Certificates Were Treated Like College Degrees?

What if we decided to get government completely out of the marriage business, and allowed couples to get married by whatever authority they deemed appropriate? Gay couples could get married in a church or organization that issued marriage certificates. All … Continue reading

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MLK Jr’s Letter From Birmingham Jail

Read by Paul Wheaton: podcast 101 letter from a birmingham jail | | permaculture blogs, podcasts and videos by paul wheatonpermaculture blogs, podcasts and videos by paul wheaton. —- Statement by Alabama Clergymen 12 April 1963 The following statement by … Continue reading

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The Great Progressive Myth Favored by Republicans

The Myth: If the government doesn’t do it, then it won’t happen. You either favor government intervention, or you are an awful person who wants some horrible consequence. Here is a quick run-down of why this common progressive thought process … Continue reading

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The Electibility of Ron Paul – Part 4

Ron Paul is able to clearly articulate these important concepts even while being scoffed at on  national TV by a big-time establishment media-type.  (I would spontaneously combust under these conditions)  He remains cool and directly answers the questions with great answers. This … Continue reading

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Fight for Liberty?

After watching the Mike Judge’s movie “Idiocracy” yesterday and hearing the asshole neocons talk about their desire for more torture, more wars, and more assassinations, I have a renewed interest in helping others understand what makes the USA such a … Continue reading

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These Cops are Hurting People I Fought to Protect

Yes, more of this please! This is a check and balance that will actually work. Can you imagine the police getting rough with this guy? Not with that video camera in plain sight. “How bad do things have to get … Continue reading

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American Ideals are “Unconventional”?

Lots of great stuff packed into a 14 minute interview: via youtube

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If you are benefiting from ethics, you are doing it wrong!

I enjoyed this conversation between Paul Wheaton and Toby Hemenway (author of Gaia’s Garden).  They explore human behavior of wanting to take something that does not belong to you. Toby explains that he is annoyed when an “able bodied, intelligent person … Continue reading

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