Random Shots for Sunday, 30 October 2022

Today in history

COMMENTS I’VE POSTED

1. Posted to Slack —

   Elisheva was trying to participate over her phone. I had similar problems trying to take part in that one LNC meeting over my phone.

2. Posted to Facebook here and here —

   Issue 1,180 of L. Neil Smith’s THE LIBERTARIAN ENTERPRISE is now up

   L. Neil Smith’s THE LIBERTARIAN ENTERPRISE

   — An International Journal of Opinion —

   Issue 1,180, October 30, 2022

   https://ncc-1776.org/

   THIS ISSUE’S MOTTO: A people that values its privileges above its principles soon loses both. — Dwight D. Eisenhower

   THE WEEKLY CARTOON: Now Identifying as Windmills and Solar

   A personal thank you to our readers, and to our contributors, both money and content. — the Editor.

   A Request for Help

   You have probably deduced by now that our longtime friend is Jim Davidson. See his article on the status of his case, [Due Process of Law] (https://ncc-1776.org/tle2022/tle1176-20221002-05.html). Subsequent to publishing that, Jim learned that he must raise $5,000 for a retainer before October 20 to obtain legal representation, or risks having the case proceed without counsel and with no possibility of further delay. Jim offers a free copy of his new book in consideration of donations of $25 or more. The rule of law demands the presumption of innocence until evidence removing reasonable doubt is presented by the complainant.

   Jim has been released from jail after selling his car to post bond. He would prefer to retain a lawyer rather than depend on the tender mercies of a public defender. He has identified a lawyer he would like to retain, who wants $5,000 as an initial retainer. Costs are estimated as follows:

   $5,000 for basic discovery, pleading, etc.
   3,000 for motions, including to suppress evidence
   5,000 for trial should any charges proceed to trial

   Jim maintains his innocence with respect to the charges, and while the Libertarian Enterprise will not comment on the particulars of the situation, we do believe that everyone is owed a fair trial and the ability to retain a lawyer, with whom one is able to communicate in confidentiality. To that end, we have set up a GiveSendGo page. Jim, and we, would be extremely grateful for any help our readers would be able to kindly provide.

   Jim offers a free copy of his new book in consideration of donations of $25 or more.

   https://givesendgo.com/G3DA3

   Donations will show up as “Rule of Law,” and will be directed to an account in Cathy’s name which will then be provided to the chosen counsel.

   Thank you

   Yours in Liberty,

   Rylla and Cathy Smith
   Co-Publishers, L. Neil Smith’s The Libertarian Enterprise

   ARTICLES

   0. The Editor’s Notes, by Charles Curley

   1. Letters to the Editor, from Albert Perez, Margo Moore

   2. On Lincoln, by L. Neil Smith

   3. Keeping the Faith, by Sarah A. Hoyt

   4. A Review: War and Gold by Kwasi Kwarteng, by Charles Curley

   5. A Brief Synopsis, by Cathy L.Z. Smith

3. Posted to Slack —

   I’m open to submissions for cover and page profile pictures for the FB page and group.

   Ideally, those graphics will be usable on other social media services.

4. Posted to Slack —

   I’ve downloaded the video to my laptop using youtube-dl, and will be uploading it to other places (either tomorrow or Tuesday).

LISTENING / READING / WATCHING

1. GateWorld by Darren Sumner — Revolution: The Stargate Movie That Was Never Made
2. Heroes & Icons (H&I) —
   1. Star Trek: Deep Space Nine
   2. Star Trek: Voyager
   3. Star Trek: Enterprise
3. BeRockRadio – Melodic Hard Rock at it’s Best! — David Lee Roth – Yankee Rose (HD) – 1986 [YouTube]
4. Science World — The ‘Impossible’ Quantum Space Engine That Breaks Laws Of Physics

NOTES FROM LIFE, ETC.

1. I walked 28,011 steps today.