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Mike Ruff
Saturday, 22 October 22 at 9:37 AM MST
The fundamental problem is not that the elections are rigged, not that the candidates are reprehensible scumbags, not that the news media are lickspittle lapdogs for incumbents and the establishment, not that election turnout is low and public ignorance of the issues high. No, the fundamental problem is the existence of the state. Absent this essentially criminal enterprise, there would be no need for elections to public offices, candidates and politicking for such offices, political reporting, or anyone’s knowledge of politics and its countless inanities and corruptions. Absent the state, people could occupy themselves with more honest, productive, and beautiful activities.
However, without the state it would be vastly more difficult for large numbers of people to get (or imagine they are getting) something for nothing and to abuse their neighbors to gratify their own twisted sense of morality or virtue or proper conduct. For these ends, the means best suited to the purpose is definitely the state. So, let us give three cheers for the state: without it, we just wouldn’t be able to enjoy the kind of rotten-to-the-core society that now envelopes us.
— Robert Higgs
H/T John Pfersich — Monday, 24 October 2022 at 3:09 PM MST
FOR FURTHER REFERENCE
- Robert Higgs — Infogalactic / Wikipedia
Today in history
COMMENTS I’VE POSTED
- Posted to Facebook —
The very phrase “gun violence” is designed to instill a fear of firearms in those who hear or read it.
Why is there no outcry against “knife violence” (stabbings and slashings), “automotive violence” (hit and run drivers), “blunt object violence” (assault and battery with baseball bats, batons, sticks, pieces of pipe, 2×2 boards, etc.), or “bare-handed violence” (unarmed assailants using hands and feet)?
Add to this the fact that both the American Psychiatric Association and the American Psychological Association both lend their voices to the victim disarmament cause on a semi-regular basis.
https://votervoice.net/AmericanPsych/Campaigns/96172/Respond
https://apaservices.org/advocacy/news/gun-violence-prevention-research
- Posted to Facebook here and here —
Issue 1,181 of L. Neil Smith’s THE LIBERTARIAN ENTERPRISE is now up
L. Neil Smith’s THE LIBERTARIAN ENTERPRISE
— An International Journal of Opinion —
Issue 1,181, November 6, 2022
https://ncc-1776.org/
THIS ISSUE’S MOTTO: Stacking up bills for future generations to pay is not just economically irresponsible — it is immoral. — Rishi Sunak
THE WEEKLY CARTOON: Bovard: So much political philosophy throughout history has consisted of reasons why people have a duty to be tame animals in politicians’ cages.
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, Sean Gangol, Jeff Fullerton
2. Hey, Peking . . . Duck! by L. Neil Smith
3. Will the Midterms Change Anything? by Ron Paul
4. What the American Founders Meant by Equality, by Dan Sanchez
5. Conspiracy Theory and the Deutsche Bahn Sabotage, by Charles Curley
- Posted to Slack —
Any particular date in mind?
LISTENING / READING / WATCHING
- Carlsbad Current Argus — Opinion: Pay attention to how candidates vote, not just what they say by Sherry Robinson
- SpacialKatana — Babylon 5 Vorlon Base [Non Canon] [YouTube]
- Colion Noir — WOW, Anti-2A Lawmaker Admits His Gun Laws Are Designed To Control Law Abiding Citizens Not Criminals [YouTube]
- Memology 102 — NBC’s Deleted Video About Paul Pelosi Attack (Unedited) [YouTube]
- UFOHolic — Evidence of “Nibiru” Found in Our Solar System By Scientists
- Rabfak – “Kalashnikov” (РАБФБК – Калашников. Народная версия) [YouTube] from “Kircha 7777”
- Heroes & Icons (H&I) —
- Star Trek: The Original Series
- Star Trek: The Next Generation
- Star Trek: Deep Space Nine
- Star Trek: Voyager
- Star Trek: Enterprise
- Catalyst from The Independent Institute — History’s First Libertarian? by Jon Miltimore
Today in history
COMMENTS I’VE POSTED
- Posted to Facebook —
Last time I checked, the Ukraine isn’t a NATO member, so members of NATO aren’t obligated to provide any assistance to the Ukraine. Several NATO member nations apparently did choose to provide military assistance (munitions, weapons, etc.) to the Ukraine, but that’s on those specific nations, and in no way obligates any other NATO members.
Remember that Putinist Russia has bent over backwards to avoid attacking NATO members, with the intent of avoiding the invocation of Article 5.
Also remember that Putinist Russia has been complaining for years now about NATO continuing to move closer to Russia’s borders.
Russia has a history of suffering foreign invasions — the Vikings, the Mongols, the Poles and Lithuanians in the 1600s, the Swedes, Napoleon’s forces, and the Third Reich.
- Posted to Facebook —
Please welcome Tim Hatch to the group!
- Posted to Facebook —
I as a small-l libertarian am ambivalent to the argument of “let’s legalize marijuana so we can tax it and use the cash to pay for . . . .”
https://ncc-1776.org/tle2018/tle956-20180114-03.html
LISTENING / READING / WATCHING
- WASP Nation — W.A.S.P. Blind In Texas Official Video [YouTube]
- V for Vendetta (2005 movie)
- Interesting Engineering [IE] — Innovation: New Magnet-Free Electric Motor Needs No Maintenance by Chris Young
- Memorable Entertainment Television (MeTV) — Star Trek
- Rabfak – “Kalashnikov” (РАБФБК – Калашников. Народная версия) [YouTube] from “Kircha 7777”
NOTES FROM LIFE, ETC.
- It seems that at long last, after two years’ worth of exposure, I have indeed contracted the Koof AKA the Beer Bug AKA the Rona —
Thanks to one of the other “Old Drunken Old Irrvelivents” [Facebook, Spreely] for hookjing me up with ivermectin!
Today in history
COMMENTS I’VE POSTED
- Posted to Slack —
I voted for Bedonie, cast blanks in the races with unopposed Democrats, “NO!” on the judicial retentions, amendments, and bond questions. More to follow, with pictures.
- Posted to Slack —
I am good with the Frontier.
- Posted to Slack —
https://facebook.com/flpnm
LISTENING / READING / WATCHING
- New Scientist — Armed Russian robocops to defend missile bases by David Hambling
- Wizard of Id Classics by Parker and Hart by Johnny Hart, Brant Parker, and Mason Mastroianni — Wizard of Id Classics by Parker and Hart for November 04, 2022
- Screen Rant [SR] — Comics News: Star Trek: Every Member of Sisko’s New Crew (& Their Original Generation) by Shaun Corley
- Dark Skies — The Only Plane the US Air Force Has Never Been Able to Kill [YouTube]
- KOAT News — Homeless woman and Albuquerque property owner meet to discuss homeless crisis [YouTube]
- Active Self Protection [ASP] — Arizona Officer Tries To Be Peaceful | Active Self Protection [YouTube]
- Project Veritas — Society of Professional Journalists Caught Lying About Reason Veritas was EJECTED From MediaFest ’22 [YouTube]
- KRQE News — VIDEO: APD nabs Target thief in undercover operation [YouTube]
- Kevin Bloody Wilson — KEVIN BLOODY WILSON Hey Santa Claus [YouTube]
- Heroes & Icons (H&I) — Star Trek: Enterprise
- Discover — The Sciences: What If Earth Hosted An Industrial Species Before Humans? by Cody Cottier
NOTES FROM LIFE, ETC.
- 1008 — Saw a black hooker (?) wearing pink shorts, black halter top and blonde wig (no shoes or socks) dragging a black plastic pickup truck bumper eastbound along Zuni.
- I walked 22,968 steps today.
Today in history
COMMENTS I’VE POSTED
- Posted to Facebook —
It’s not 5% for any statewide race, but 5% of the total amount of ballots cast in that year’s gubernatorial or presidential race.
If any candidate can pull that amount of votes, that counts as qualification for “major-party” status.
Travis (or Mayna, Stephen, Sophie, whoever) might have to pull 8-10 % in their own race to get that 5% of the total votes cast in the gubernatorial race, like Maurice McDonald did in 1998 when he ran for Land Commissioner.
- Posted to Facebook —
Let’s turn the ATFE from an anti-Constitutional government agency into a world-wide Walmart-style big-box mega-chain.
- Posted to Facebook —
https://facebook.com/reel/1493475771074559?s=yWDuG2&fs=e
LISTENING / READING / WATCHING
- Screen Rant [SR] — How Janeway’s New Star Trek Ship Compares To Voyager by John Orquiola
- KOAT News —
- City of Albuquerque to pay $17 million in gender pay settlement [YouTube]
- President Biden discusses student debt relief and attends rally during New Mexico visit by Vince Rodriguez, Digital Media Manager
- Heroes & Icons (H&I) — Star Trek: Enterprise
- The Gateway Pundit [TGP] — Biden Has to Be Guided Off Stage By New Mexico’s Governor After Lying About the Economy and Falsely Claiming He ‘Cut Federal Debt’ (VIDEO) by Cristina Laila
- Freethink — Aerospace: Researchers scheme how they could ride a laser to Mars by Teresa Carey
NOTES FROM LIFE, ETC.
- I almost called off from work today. I was feeling achy in my joints, shivering, etc.
- When I got home, someone was partially blocking the entry gate, and the street, with their car. The male occupant of the vehicle said that they ran out of gas. They were still sitting in the road and blocking the gate when I went from the parking lot to the apartment.
- I walked 25,201 steps today.
Today in history
COMMENTS I’VE POSTED
- Posted to Facebook —
Please welcome Trappman and TJ Thompson to the group!
- Posted to Facebook here and here —
Andrew Kennedy
Tuesday, 1 November 2022 at 6:32 PM MST
USTL President, Philip Blumel, commented on Kennedy’s pledge saying, “Andrew’s support of term limits shows that there are individuals who are willing to listen to the majority of voters who want term limits. America needs a Congress that will be served by citizen legislators, not career politicians.” . . . . “More than 80% of Americans have rejected the career politician model and want to replace it with citizen leadership. The way to achieve that goal is through a congressional term limits amendment. Andrew knows this and is willing to work to make sure we reach our goal.”
I am the ONLY candidate in District 66 who has signed the Pledge from New Mexico Term Limits / U.S. Term Limits, and I promise to fight to end corruption by working to pass term limits at ALL levels.
If you want to ensure that politicians are term limited and can’t make a career out of a public office, vote for the ONLY candidate who promises to do so, vote Andrew Kennedy for NM State House District 66! (Article in comments) #NMPol #Election2022 #TermLimits
- Posted to Slack —
I am, but I don’t follow it closely.
- Posted to Slack —
Saw that.
LISTENING / READING / WATCHING
- Big Think — New space plane would fly directly into orbit from a runway by Kristin Houser
- Louder — Ten songs you need to know by WASP by Dave Everley
- Guns & Gadgets by Jared Yanis — “High-Capacity” Magazine Confiscations To Begin ! ! [YouTube]
- America Uncovered — Is the Media Dying? | US Media Industry in Crisis [YouTube]
- Armed Scholar by Anthony Miranda — ATF Stripped Of Power To Regulate & Restrict Frames/Receivers ! ! ! ATF Disagrees! [YouTube]
- Dark Tech — Massive Super Tank – Leopard 2 [YouTube]
- Project Veritas — Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press’ Filing Destroys Government Argument in Veritas Case [YouTube]
- Found And Explained — Star Trek Enterprise in real life – The 1960s Orion Space Battleship! [YouTube]
- Heroes & Icons (H&I) — Star Trek: Enterprise
NOTES FROM LIFE, ETC.
- I walked 32,370 steps today.
Today in history
COMMENTS I’VE POSTED
- Posted to Twitter —
The COVID hysteria and the “vaccines” are part of their schemes for . . . call it “post partum abortions” ?
After all, Bill Gates, who is telling us the “vaccines” are “all OK” and should be mandatory, has previously stated his desire to reduce the world population by 90-95 %.
- Posted to Facebook —
Please welcome Kaelan Dreyer to the group!
- Posted to Facebook here, here, here, here, here, here, here, here, here, here, here, here, here, here, and here —
H/T George Creamer
Tuesday, 1 November 2022 at 5:08 PM MST
https://facebook.com/george.creamer.7/posts/pfbid0fmgHGhQyjfQY3k45yEvrQNizzzFCYk6gPGKq8YidRar9Uyq4W534Cc4FizSgwBH4l
LISTENING / READING / WATCHING
- comicbook.com — Star Trek: Kate Mulgrew Reveals Her Conditions for Live-Action Janeway Return by Jamie Lovett
- The Ringer — Music: “Thank You, and Goodbye” by Alan Siegel
- Heroes & Icons (H&I) —
- Star Trek: The Original Series
- Star Trek: The Next Generation
- Star Trek: Deep Space Nine
- Star Trek: Voyager
- Star Trek: Enterprise
NOTES FROM LIFE, ETC.
- I walked 2,340 steps today.
W.A.S.P. 40th Anniversary Tour – Albuquerque, NM — W.A.S.P. * ARMORED SAINT at Sunshine Theater [120 Central SW, Albuquerque, New Mexico], Monday, October 31, 2022 at 7:00 pm
HoldMyTicket page, Facebook event page
Announcement at W.A.S.P. Nation — W.A.S.P. Announce US Tour Dates for 40 Years Live World Tour 2022
FOR FURTHER REFERENCE
- Armored Saint — Official site, Infogalactic, Wikipedia
- W.A.S.P. — Official site, Infogalactic, Wikipedia
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