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The Forge of Freedom

By: Alex Ooley
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  • Firearms, Personal Responsibility, and All Things Freedom Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/forgeoffreedom/support
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  • Episode 125. From Leftism to Liberty, a Personal Journey with Michael Rectenwald

    Episode 125. From Leftism to Liberty, a Personal Journey with Michael Rectenwald
    May 10 2024
    Show Notes Episode 125. From Leftism to Liberty, a Personal Journey with Michael Rectenwald Michael Rectenwald, a former NYU professor and now a presidential candidate on the Libertarian Party ticket, discusses his journey from leftism to libertarianism. He speaks about his awakening to the problems of the woke left and the suppression of free speech on college campuses. Rectenwald explains how his study of economics, particularly the works of Ludwig von Mises, led him to reject socialism and embrace libertarianism. He emphasizes the importance of individual liberty and the need to decentralize power. Rectenwald also shares his motivation for running for president and his vision for a society based on maximum liberty and private property. Chapters 00:00 Introduction: Michael Rectenwald's Background 03:53 Awakening to the Problems of the Woke Left 09:18 Rejecting Socialism: Embracing Libertarianism 15:31 The Importance of Individual Liberty and Decentralization Takeaways Michael Rectenwald's journey from leftism to libertarianism was sparked by his opposition to the woke left and the suppression of free speech on college campuses. His study of economics, particularly the works of Ludwig von Mises, led him to reject socialism and embrace libertarianism. Rectenwald emphasizes the importance of individual liberty and the need to decentralize power. He is running for president on a platform of maximum liberty and private property. Resources Dr. Michael Rectenwald on X: "Allow me to reintroduce myself." https://twitter.com/RecTheRegime/status/1786008528135524748 From Leftism to Liberty, a Personal Journey | SpringerLink https://link.springer.com/chapter/10.1007/978-3-031-29608-6_60#citeas From Leftism to Liberty, a Personal Journey — Michael Rectenwald https://www.michaelrectenwald.com/essays/from-leftism-to-liberty-a-personal-journey From Leftism to Liberty, a Personal Journey https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ck6bl_mOq2cu0EmfG7w7gFvf61uG2E7_/view Michael Rectenwald: books, biography, latest update https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B001KC6JIY Michael Rectenwald 2024 https://rectenwald2024.com/bio/ https://rectenwald2024.com/issues/ Michael Rectenwald on the Tom Woods Show https://tomwoods.com/ep-1771-michael-rectenwald-on-the-american-dystopia/ https://tomwoods.com/ep-2169-the-great-reset-and-woke-capitalism-with-michael-rectenwald/ https://tomwoods.com/ep-2371-michael-rectenwald-and-tom-woods-on-ayn-rand-rfk-lockdown-victims-and-personal-productivity/ https://tomwoods.com/ep-2404-anti-marx-anti-war-with-michael-rectenwald/ 1. The Success of Socialist Ideas | Mises Institute https://mises.org/online-book/socialism-economic-and-sociological-analysis/introduction/1-success-socialist-ideas 2. The Crisis of Civilization | Mises Institute https://mises.org/online-book/socialism-economic-and-sociological-analysis/conclusion-historical-significance-modern-socialism/2-crisis-civilization Socialism: An Economic and Sociological Analysis: Ludwig von Mises, J. Kahane: 9780913966631: Amazon.com: Books https://www.amazon.com/Socialism-Sociological-Ludwig-von-Mises/dp/0913966630 Rectenwald, M. (2023). From Leftism to Liberty, a Personal Journey. In: Cavallo, J.A., Block, W.E. (eds) Libertarian Autobiographies. Palgrave Macmillan, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-29608-6_60 Tags #MichaelRectenwald #RecTheRegime #NYU #leftism #libertarianism #freespeech #woke #ideology #socialism #LudwigvonMises #Mises #individualliberty #decentralization #presidentialcampaign #liberty #freedom #forgeoffreedom DISCLAIMER: This podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be considered legal, medical, or financial advice. The views expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the views of any organizations or individuals they may mention. The hosts and guests are not liable for any damages that may result from someone listening to this podcast. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/forgeoffreedom/support
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  • Episode 124. Attorneys General Write Letter Opposing Red Flag Laws

    Episode 124. Attorneys General Write Letter Opposing Red Flag Laws
    May 6 2024
    Show Notes: Episode 124. Attorneys General Write Letter Opposing Red Flag Laws In this episode, Alex Ooley shares a letter from the attorney general of West Virginia and other states expressing opposition to the Biden administration's National Extreme Risk Protection Order Resource Center. The letter argues that red flag laws violate Second Amendment rights and lack due process. It also criticizes the Department of Justice for partnering with the John Hopkins Center for Gun Violence Solutions, which advocates for strict gun control measures. The host highlights the dangers of red flag laws and the need to protect individual rights. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Letter from Attorneys General 02:06 Opposition to the National Extreme Risk Protection Order Resource Center 03:40 The Flaws of Red Flag Laws 06:07 The Department of Justice's Ideological Partnership 09:32 The Dangers of Pre-Crime Laws 11:28 Protecting Second Amendment Rights Takeaways · Red flag laws are a threat to Second Amendment rights and lack due process. · The Biden administration's National Extreme Risk Protection Order Resource Center undermines state and local laws and promotes anti-gun measures. · Red flag laws do not have a significant impact on reducing violent crime or saving lives. · The Department of Justice's partnership with the John Hopkins Center for Gun Violence Solutions raises concerns about bias and ideological influence. · The Supreme Court may review cases involving assault weapons bans in Maryland and Illinois. Resources Red Flag Center Letter to AG Garland.docx - 4-11-24-ERPO-Letter-to-AG-Garland.pdf https://www.ohioattorneygeneral.gov/Files/Briefing-Room/News-Releases/4-11-24-ERPO-Letter-to-AG-Garland.aspx Citing Constitutional Concerns, Yost Urges DOJ to Scrap ‘Red Flag’ Gun-Confiscation Program - Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost https://www.ohioattorneygeneral.gov/Media/News-Releases/April-2024/Citing-Constitutional-Concerns-Yost-Urges-DOJ-to-S Trump: Take the guns first, go through due process second - YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=du4xz6Lndxk Do Red Flag Laws Save Lives? by John R. Lott, Carlisle E. Moody :: SSRN https://papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers.cfm?abstract_id=3492120 Episode 118. Kamala Harris Exploits Tragedy for Gun Control Agenda: The Battle Over Red Flag Laws - YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gn6ZIE5r-N0 MarylandAWban.com: Bianchi v. Brown - FPC Law 2A Challenge to Maryland's "Assault Weapons" Ban https://www.firearmspolicy.org/bianchi Harrel v. Raoul - FPC Challenge to Illinois "Assault Weapon" and Magazine Bans https://www.firearmspolicy.org/harrel Sound Bites "Take the guns first, go through due process second." "Former president Donald Trump gets it backward. Current president Joe Biden doesn't even care if he gets it backward." "These cases are ripe to be heard by the Supreme Court." Keywords red flag laws, Second Amendment, due process, attorney general, Biden administration, National Extreme Risk Protection Order Resource Center, gun control Tags: #liberty #freedom #firearms #handguns #guns #2A #training #personalresponsibility #firstresponder #law #litigation #lawfare #executivebranch #tyranny #redflag #ERPO #dueprocess DISCLAIMER: This podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be considered legal, medical, or financial advice. The views expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the views of any organizations or individuals they may mention. The hosts and guests are not liable for any damages that may result from someone listening to this podcast. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/forgeoffreedom/support
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    24 mins
  • Episode 123. What Charles Ponzi’s Scheme and US Entitlement Programs Have in Common

    Episode 123. What Charles Ponzi’s Scheme and US Entitlement Programs Have in Common
    May 4 2024

    Show Notes

    Episode 123. What Charles Ponzi’s Scheme and US Entitlement Programs Have in Common

    In this episode, Alex Ooley shares an article titled 'What Charles Ponzi's Scheme and US Entitlement Programs Have in Common' by Daniel Kowalski. The article compares the structure of Ponzi schemes to the US social security and Medicare systems, highlighting the inherent problems and unsustainability of these programs. The host discusses how these systems operate like a Ponzi scheme, relying on new money to pay off old investors. The conversation also touches on the national debt and the government's irresponsible financial practices. The episode concludes with a call to protect oneself and be prepared for the possibility of not receiving the promised benefits from these entitlement programs.

    Chapters

    00:00 Introduction and Guest Episode Update

    01:02 Comparing Ponzi Scheme to US Entitlement Programs

    04:39 Expanding Social Security with Medicare

    07:20 The Government's Financial Practices

    08:26 The Future of the US and Entitlement Programs

    11:59 Government's Irresponsible Financial Practices

    12:29 Conclusion and Call to Action



    Resources

    "What Charles Ponzi’s Scheme and US Entitlement Programs Have in Common" by

    Daniel Kowalski

    https://fee.org/articles/what-charles-ponzis-scheme-and-us-entitlement-programs-have-in-common/


    Sound Bites

    • "A Ponzi scheme promises investors massive returns on an investment that does not really exist."

    • "The financial amount of these benefits dwarfed what the first retirees put in during their working careers."

    • "Today, there are more medical treatments available than there were 60 years ago. This helps people live longer."

    Takeaways

    • US entitlement programs like social security and Medicare operate similarly to Ponzi schemes, relying on new money to pay off old investors.

    • The structure of these programs is unsustainable in the long term, as the number of beneficiaries increases while the number of contributors decreases.

    • The government's financial practices, including the national debt and printing money, resemble fraudulent activities.

    • Individuals should be prepared for the possibility of not receiving the promised benefits from these entitlement programs and take steps to protect themselves financially.

    Keywords

    Charles Ponzi scheme, US entitlement programs, social security, Medicare, Ponzi scheme structure, national debt, government financial practices


    Tags


    #liberty

    #freedom

    #forgeoffreedom

    #PonziScheme

    #entitlementprogram

    #SocialSecurity

    #medicare

    #nationaldebt



    DISCLAIMER: This podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be considered legal, medical, or financial advice. The views expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the views of any organizations or individuals they may mention. The hosts and guests are not liable for any damages that may result from someone listening to this podcast.

    --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/forgeoffreedom/support
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