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libertylol (59)in #news • 4 years ago
Shutdowns Don't stop Viruses, They Just Help Politicians
Mayors and governors have been ordering soul-crushing shutdowns yet again. When I try to explain that these measures don't seem to accomplish anything, since places that don't…
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libertylol (59)in #politics • 5 years ago
Why Approval Voting is Superior to "Voting for the Lessor of Two Evils"
So it's like this. If you and 5 friends are trying to decide where to go for lunch and 3 of you say you're okay with Whataburger or Five Guys, 2 of you say you're okay with…
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libertylol (59)in #news • 5 years ago
Are we being lied to about the Capitol Hill Autonomous Zone (CHAZ)? Live Video from CHAZ
From Whitney Davis, a Seattle Local and Libertarian Party Mises Caucus (LPMC) volunteer who went live throughout the CHAZ zone this weekend. Here are her comments and links to…
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libertylol (59)in #news • 5 years ago
The no-knock warrant for Breonna Taylor was illegal
Breonna Taylor's death was a tragedy. It was also completely avoidable. When thinking of no-knock raids, you envision hostage situations, active shooters, and kidnappings.…
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libertylol (59)in #accountability • 5 years ago
Hundreds Of Complaints Have Been Filed Against Chicago Police Officers Since Protests, Unrest Began
The head of the Civilian Office of Police Accountability, which looks into complaints about officer misconduct, said they have received 258 complaints since Friday alone. These…
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libertylol (59)in #news • 5 years ago
What Would The Penalty Be If Private Police Did This?
As you read this story, please keep the title question in mind. What would the penalty be if this was conducted by a private company? What accountability would you demand…
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libertylol (59)in #news • 5 years ago
The 'Government' has no rights that We The People don't also have
Watch this video. Then go read Larkin Rose's The Most Dangerous Superstition . Basically, no 'government' can do a thing if none of its citizens can do that same thing.…
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libertylol (59)in #news • 5 years ago
A Decreased Government Solution for Black Lives Matter
A couple of years ago I would say All Lives Matter, it took awhile but I understand now. Black Americans make up 14% of the population, so even though more whites are killed by…
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libertylol (59)in #liberty • 5 years ago
End Qualified Immunity: A Step in the Right Direction
Police act like laws don't apply to them because of 'qualified immunity.' They're right. For 40 years now, qualified immunity routinely shields both incompetent law…
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libertylol (59)in #liberty • 5 years ago
"MOM, The Libertarians are Fighting Again!" and other ways to ensure you never win...
Libertarians, please. Quit ruining this. The below is an account from someone who actively campaigned and voted for Gary Johnson in 2012 and 2016. Gary had his issues, and…
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libertylol (59)in #informationwar • 5 years ago
Racism didn't Kill Floyd, Statism Did
If we continue to fail to understand the problem then we will continue to live with the problem for eternity. The disgusting murder of George Floyd is yet another injustice…
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libertylol (59)in #informationwar • 5 years ago
The Boog Boys are NOT White Supremacists
I would like to talk to you about The Boogaloo movement, if you will hear me out. I shouldn't even have to point out the White Supremacist claim from the media. You know by…
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libertylol (59)in #news • 5 years ago
Police Accountability: Collection of Disproportionate Responses
When officers don war gear, their mindset puts them at war with those they are charged to protect. If you're like me, you've found yourself watching some horrible imagery of…
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libertylol (59)in #news • 5 years ago
Another Media Deception Attempt "More Than 19,000 New COVID-19 Cases in US Over 24 Hours"
Let's examine this headline from Yahoo News (via ABC News.) "More Than 19,000 New COVID-19 Cases in US Over 24 Hours," with an image of the protests. It's not making the…
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libertylol (59)in #libertarian • 5 years ago
Libertarian National Convention, Day Three (Livestream)
The Libertarian National Convention (online segment) continues after nominating Dr. Jo Jorgensen as our first female Presidential Nominee . While Jo is great, she's no Jacob…
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libertylol (59)in #libertarian • 5 years ago
Libertarian National Convention, Day Two (Livestream)
The Libertarian National Convention (online segment) began last night. It took hours . The highlight of last night's meeting was from our Delegation in Alabama which…
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libertylol (59)in #libertarian • 5 years ago
Libertarian National Convention Day 1 wrap up- Dumpster Fire
The US standard railroad gauge (distance between the rails) is 4 feet, 8.5 inches. That's an exceedingly odd number. Why was that gauge used? Well, because that's the way they…
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libertylol (59)in #libertarian • 5 years ago
Libertarian National Convention, Day One (Livestream)
The Libertarian National Convention (online segment) begins this evening. Tonight the schedule calls for the superquick task of "Adopting the Agenda". It will take hours.…
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libertylol (59)in #steem • 5 years ago
Hilarious: Justin Sun calls the cops over ‘stolen’ Steem funds
There's a big loss of trust in Steemit after the hostile takeover and theft of the top 20 accounts and their Steem Power by Justin Sun. Over $5 million worth of stolen Steem…
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libertylol (59)in #liberty • 5 years ago
LNC CHAIR ABANDONS CORE PRINCIPLES, ABUSES AUTHORITY
h/t Matt Hicks reprinted with permission I started writing this piece twice now and couldn’t get past the first few paragraphs. The whole thing felt wrong to me. I walked…
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