How To Organize For Local Self-Defense

With the growing encroachment on our 2nd Amendment Right to maintain the ability to resist tyrannical government, I think this post is well timed. Do with it as you will: I was once sitting at a biker's bar with some friends. We got into a conversation about how it will be impossible to resist the … Continue reading How To Organize For Local Self-Defense

What Is ‘The Free Market?’

This is yet another term over which the majority of Americans harbor great confusion. So, in the interest of making it clearly understood as to how this term will be used on this board, let us define 'The Free Market.' We will start with the dictionary definition: Definition of free market : an economy operating … Continue reading What Is ‘The Free Market?’

I’M FREE! (Croaks the Boiled Frog from His Gilded Cage)

Is America still a 'Free' nation? By that, I mean, are individual Americans still 'Free?' I have several friends who firmly believe we are still 'Free.' I just wish I could share their optimism. Sadly, however, I am too bound by the constraints of logic and personal experience to accept their illusion as Truth. America … Continue reading I’M FREE! (Croaks the Boiled Frog from His Gilded Cage)

What is ‘Freedom?’

I had a conversation about 'Freedom' today, and I nearly ended up in a fight with a friend who values the concept of freedom as dearly as myself. Why did this happen? Because we were using the same words to discuss two different understandings. But it got me to thinking: What -- exactly -- do … Continue reading What is ‘Freedom?’

What Is ‘Liberty?’

NOTE: This post is meant to be read hand-in-hand with "What Is 'Freedom?" If you have not already done so, it would be wise to stop and take the time to read the first post on 'Freedom' before proceeding to read this post on 'Liberty.' 'Liberty.' This is a big word, and it has many … Continue reading What Is ‘Liberty?’