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Back at it for another bill review. DL challenges House Bill 30 that recently passed in Georgia. This bill seeks to combat antisemitism by adding to law a definition by the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance (IHRA). Tune in to find out what DL's beef is with this seemingly good bill. S H O W N O T E S STOP AAPI Hate Report (2020-2021): https://stopaapihate.org/2022/03/04/national-report-through-december-31-2021 GA General Assembly (Official): https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63524 Bill Text: https://trackbill.com/bill/georgia-house-bill-30-state-government-definition-of-antisemitism-provide/2313360/ PBS News Story: https://www.pbs.org/newshour/politics/georgia-lawmakers-pass-bill-that-would-define-antisemitism-in-state-law FOX 5 Atlanta Clip: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s2k0WZSwZPI International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance: https://holocaustremembrance.com/resources/working-definition-antisemitism

What events are happening this week with the Libertarian Party? DL brings you happenings across the United States with the LP. What events are happening this week with the Libertarian Party? DL brings you happenings across the United States with the LP. S H O W N O T E S Meet Mike ter Maat: https://njlp.org/news/upcoming-events Online Meet-Up Special Guest: Presidential Candidate Chase Oliver: https://www.mtlp.org/events Convention Leader Training (Option 3): https://www.lptexas.org/convention_leader_training_option_3 LPMI Candidate Support: https://michiganlp.org/event/lpmi-candidate-support-2024-02/ 2024 LPCA Annual Convention: https://ca.lp.org/event/lpca-annual-convention/?instance_id=2431 Unaffiliated Regions Delegate Selection: https://michiganlp.org/event/unaffiliated-regions-delegate-selection-2024-02/ LPAR State Convention – 2024: https://lpar.org/event/lpar-state-convention-2024-2024-02/ LP Washoe Range Day: https://www.lpnevada.org/range_day_20240224 2024 LPMO State Convention: https://lpmo.org/event/2024-lpmo-state-convention-2024-02/ Collin County Litter Cleanup: https://www.lptexas.org/collin_county_litter_cleanup LPKY 2024 Annual State Convention: https://lpky.org/event/lpky-2024-annual-state-convention-2024-02/ 2024 Annual Convention: https://mslp.org/event/2024-annual-convention-2024-02/ 1st Annual Libertarian Party Of Palm Beach County Fishing Trip: https://lpf.org/event/1st-annual-libertarian-party-of-palm-beach-county-fishing-trip-2024-02/ CD8 Lift Bridge Libertarians Affiliate Meeting and Straw Poll: https://lpmn.org/events/cd8-lift-bridge-libertarians-affiliate-meeting-and-straw-poll-2024/ Caucus Nights!!: https://lpmn.org/events/ New Member Zoom Meet Up: https://michiganlp.org/event/new-member-welcome-call/ Meet Michael Rectenwald: https://njlp.org/news/upcoming-events 2024 LPIN State Convention: https://lpin.org/event/2024-lpin-state-convention/ OK State Convention: https://oklp.org/event/2024-oklp-state-convention-2024-03/ 2024 LPPA State Convention: https://lppa.org/event/2024-lppa-state-convention-2024-03/ 2024 Libertarian Party of Nevada State Convention: https://www.lpnevada.org/2024_state_convention LPNE State Convention 2024: https://lpne.org/event/lpne-state-convention-2024-2024-03/ Montgomery County - Adopt-a-Highway Volunteer Cleanup: https://www.lptexas.org/montgomery_county_adopt_a_highway_volunteer_cleanup

What lessons can we draw from that place which is not real (Twitter)? In this episode, I discuss thoughts on a long running conversation yesterday involving Dave Smith.

In the wake of another mass shooting gun grabbing activists are at it again. In this episode, I address common arguments for increased gun control. S H O W N O T E S DC v Heller (pdf): https://tile.loc.gov/storage-services/service/ll/usrep/usrep554/usrep554570/usrep554570.pdf The Legal History of 'Dangerous or Unusual Weapons': https://papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers.cfm?abstract_id=2675621 Clayton Cramer: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clayton_Cramer John Stewart vs OK Nathan Dahm: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tCuIxIJBfCY Current Causes of Death in Children and Adolescents in the United States: https://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/nejmc2201761 CDC Drowning Facts: https://www.cdc.gov/drowning/facts/index.html

Anti-Valentine's Day, attacks against soldiers, a rant against MILFs, and gratuitous use of the word gratuitous--another set of random dad musings. S H O W N O T E S Businesses cater to 'anti-valentine's' crowd: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DnKn9S6OkKQ Most casualties from recent attacks in Middle East are brain injuries: https://www.militarytimes.com/news/your-military/2024/02/13/70-of-casualties-from-recent-middle-east-attacks-are-brain-injuries/ Minn. Mom Accused of Sexually Abusing Teen Boys: https://people.com/minnesota-mom-accused-sexually-abusing-two-teenage-hockey-players-8559188

I discuss what Bessie Coleman, a black American aviator from the 1920s can teach us about the harms of DEI, and how it relates to recent conversations regarding airlines. S H O W N O T E S Bessie Coleman by Smithsonian: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wckEiKzCBqc What is DEI?: https://youtube.com/shorts/11Zt1vaxOko?si=6Xs4rwIEyP_OxAsP Captain Sullenberger Interview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QHpSwJPlZ6o John McWhorter Debate (2007): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NQ84b-KdTV8 Jackie Robinson Interview (1972): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YCr0RAzf8ds Are We in a Pilot Shortage?: https://pilotinstitute.com/pilot-age-statistics/

After seeing so much bad advice on the Internet, I figure it's time to step out and starting giving some advice on things I see and read online.

On this episode I address criticism of third party voting, discuss a NBC news article about Libs Of TikTok, and a snippet of David Boaz's speech at LibertyCon. S H O W N O T E S MSNBC Guest Calls Third Party Candidates ‘a Threat to Our Democracy’: https://www.mediaite.com/tv/msnbc-guest-calls-third-party-candidates-a-threat-to-our-democracy/ After Libs of TikTok posted, at least 21 bomb threats followed: https://www.nbcnews.com/tech/internet/libs-tiktok-x-chaya-raichik-bomb-threat-twitter-of-libsoftiktok-rcna102784 United States Bomb Data Center (USBDC) Reports: https://www.atf.gov/resource-center/data-statistics David Boaz LibertyCon Speech (cued 35:21): https://www.youtube.com/live/_8qBIpXMI60?si=-mCG_rSIaNNy9GF7&t=2121

I break down why RFK Jr would not be good for the Libertarian Party as presidential nominee. No purity tests, just three practical reasons why it won't be to our benefit. S H O W N O T E S RFK Jr. 'looking at' being Libertarian Party candidate: https://www.cnn.com/videos/politics/2024/01/27/smr-rfk-jr-on-his-third-party-challenge.cnn Dave Smith & RFK: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a21TAA9Hak0

A school in Hayward California spent $250k on a program called 'Woke Kindergarten' and it's as every bit as bad as you think it is--actually, worse. S O U R C E S SF Chronicle (wayback machine): https://web.archive.org/web/20240203143554/https://www.sfchronicle.com/bayarea/article/woke-kindergarten-glassbrook-hayward-18635504.php Daily Wire: https://www.dailywire.com/news/bay-area-school-tried-woke-kindergarten-test-scores-dropped-more NBC Bay Area story (2021): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FQwK_eW1TZw NBC Bay Area follow-up (2021): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OnqRId5JoNE Woke Kindergarten Site: https://www.wokekindergarten.org/ Woke Read Alouds: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PWLQnPDHuGs

On a recent episode of Club Random, Bill Mahr made some comments about Libertarians taking things to far. He mentions e coli as an example which makes for a perfect opportunity for DL to explore. S H O W N O T E S Club Random with Bill Maher: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mh7KwiokKjU Jack in the Box Causes E. Coli Outbreak in Washington State (1993): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OkPlbuJIB9s National Outbreak Reporting System (NORS): https://wwwn.cdc.gov/norsdashboard

What events are happening this week with the Libertarian Party? DL discusses happenings across the United States with the LP. E V E N T S L I S T I N G NC Gubernatorial Debate: https://www.lpnc.org/nc_gubernatorial_debate Online Meet-up with Mike ter Maat: https://www.mtlp.org/events Oklahoma Presidential Preference Primary Forum: https://oklp.org/event/oklahoma-presidential-preference-primary-forum-2024-02/ Jacob Hornberger Meet & Greet: https://calendar.google.com/calendar/event?eid=NjlyY2R1MWg4NGF1MW9hOWRnbmV0MDdyMmogZDB1Zjc2YWliMGI2MjZlOTQwamh2bGlrNmdAZw&ctz=America/New_York Campaign Information Session: https://sclp.org/event/campaign-information-session-2nd-friday-2024-02/ The War On Journalism (Film Screening): https://www.lpks.org/events/the-war-on-journalism-film-screening Convention Leader Training (Option 1): https://www.lptexas.org/convention_leader_training_option_1 Lowcountry Adopt A Highway Cleanup: https://sclp.org/event/lowcountry-adopt-a-highway-cleanup/ Joshua Smith Q&A: https://calendar.google.com/calendar/event?eid=MnNhMmN1bGtzZzRtcjZqNTk4dmE0YjNudWMgZDB1Zjc2YWliMGI2MjZlOTQwamh2bGlrNmdAZw&ctz=America/New_York LPIA State Convention 2024: https://lpia.org/event/lpia-state-convention-2024-2024-02/ Candidate Mixer: https://www.lptexas.org/candidate_mixer 2024 Libertarian Party Of Iowa Dinner: https://lpia.org/event/2024-libertarian-party-of-iowa-dinner-2024-02/ Convention Leader Training (Option 2): https://www.lptexas.org/convention_leader_training_option_2

Hector Roos, former Libertarian candidate for Florida Governor, is suing the state of Florida. Wait, what?!?!?! Suing the state? Join us as he explains why. L I N K S Help me fight for Libertarian Party equality in Florida: https://www.paypal.com/pools/c/91uJy1Ui4O Court Petition: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1TssjzmsPfsT7EbohoSk0s6YwwOH3Xx90/view

Recently, Jacob Hornberger, candidate for president for the Libertarian Party made some serious accusations against Clint Russell. After reviewing the evidence, it appears Jacob owes Clint an apology, at a minimum.

Florida's HB 1 (2024), the so-called social media bill. What's it all about and why does it mean Republicans oppose free speech? L I N K S FL HB 1 (Social Media Use for Minors): https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2024/1 FOX 35 Clip: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iUwmSM2Le2I

My good friend Tub announced he wanted to seek the VP nomination from the Libertarian Party. Recently, notable podcaster Clint Russell (Liberty Lockdown) also made such an announcement. I compare these two and aim to show why I think Tub is the better choice.

What events are happening this week with the Libertarian Party? DL and Susan Hogarth discuss happenings across the United States with the LP. And since it's the talk of the town, we'll discuss the Libertarian Party of California bringing in RFK Jr and Cornell West for a presidential candidate forum. 0:00 - Show Start 1:25 - Opening Quote 2:05 - Introduction 4:04 - Explaining the show 6:05 - Affiliate map 14:20 - LP News & Events 48:06 - Discussing LP CA & Candidate Forums 2:02:54 - Closing

What events are happening this week with the Libertarian Party? Susan Hogarth joins me to discuss happenings across the United States with the LP. E V E N T S LP News: https://news.lp.org/ Online Meet-up Special Guest: Jacob Hornberger Presidential Candidate: https://www.mtlp.org/event-listings/2024/1/17/online-meet-up-special-guest-jacob-hornberger-presidential-candidate Online Meet-up Special Guest: Joshua Smith Presidential Candidate: https://www.mtlp.org/event-listings/2024/1/17/online-meet-up-special-guest-jacob-hornberger-presidential-candidate-wzw5l LPMN Virtual Town Hall with Chair Rebecca Whiting: https://lpmn.org/events/lpmn-virtual-town-hall/ OKC Martin Luther King, Jr. Parade: https://oklp.org/event/okc-martin-luther-king-jr-parade-2024-01/ Campaign Information Session: 4th Monday: https://sclp.org/event/campaign-information-session-4th-monday-2024-01/ Ranked Choice Voting/Better Ballot Initiative Rally: https://sclp.org/event/ranked-choice-votingbetter-ballot-initiative-rally-2024-01/ 2024 State Convention: https://lpalabama.org/event/2024-state-convention-2024-02/ 2024 LPGeorgia Convention: https://lpgeorgia.com/event/2024-lpgeorgia-convention-2024-01/ LP Georgia – Join Spike Cohen For A Range Day!: https://lpgeorgia.com/event/lp-georgia-join-spike-cohen-for-a-range-day-2024-01/ Lars Mapstead Q&A: https://calendar.google.com/calendar/event?eid=NHVwZzgwa3N0dGI3aGF1cGh0bWwzZzRoZ3MgZDB1Zjc2YWliMGI2MjZlOTQwamh2bGlrNmdAZw&ctz=America/New_York Frederick Gun Show - Tabling: https://calendar.google.com/calendar/event?eid=MTRsaTg5NXVoMTdqYXE3aGNtNHF0ZmJudWEgbGliZXJ0YXJpYW5wYXJ0eW9mbWFyeWxhbmRAbQ&ctz=America/New_York Howard County Gun Show - Tabling: https://calendar.google.com/calendar/event?eid=NXBrOWg3dnViZHFnZmQwZ2VzdW0zdnQyMmogbGliZXJ0YXJpYW5wYXJ0eW9mbWFyeWxhbmRAbQ&ctz=America/New_York

DL explores the cost of social justice for minority communities.

In a mere 23 minutes, Argentina's President, Javier Milei told the World Economic Forum (and the world) everything they need to know about socialism. On this episode, I listen to the speech and offer some additional thoughts along the way.

Rachel Maddow, Joy Reid, and a reminder that no one is coming to save you. L I N K S Spike Cohen 2022 Speech: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lxFKBj8ExqY Dave Smith - Iowa Caucus Aftermath 2024: https://www.youtube.com/live/btYbAGZQ-1U?si=mOe304y_ZTCZH6u6&t=2006

The Iowa Caucuses are over and it's time to discuss winners, losers, and the Libertarian Party candidates.

Just what is going on in Yemen and why are people debating the War Powers Resolution? In this episode I distill the issue down and review my view on whether President Biden was correct in his call to strike targets in Yemen. S O U R C E S What Was the War Powers Resolution of 1973?: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=barQHoh3krc How Yemeni rebels are wrecking the global economy: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T53qWE4Grck War Powers Resolution: https://www.congress.gov/bill/93rd-congress/house-joint-resolution/542 Nixon'S Veto (pdf file): https://www.senate.gov/legislative/vetoes/messages/NixonR/HJRes542-Hdoc-93-171.pdf Houthi attacks on shipping in Red Sea persist, U.S. and allies strike back: https://www.reuters.com/world/middle-east/houthi-attacks-shipping-red-sea-persist-us-allies-strike-back-2024-01-12/

What events are happening this week with the Libertarian Party? DL and Susan Hogarth discuss happenings across the United States with the LP. E V E N T S King County Ping Pong Potluck - https://lpwa.org/event/king-county-ping-pong-potluck-2/ LPMN Virtual Town Hall with Chair Rebecca Whiting - https://lpmn.org/events/lpmn-virtual-town-hall/ Caucus2024 - https://lpia.org/event/caucus2024-2024-01/ Candidate Fireside Chat - https://www.lptexas.org/candidate_fireside_chat LPTN-TNTA 2A Rally & Celebration - https://lptn.org/event/lptn-tnta-2a-rally-celebration-2024-01/ Campaign Information Session - https://sclp.org/event/campaign-information-session-4th-monday-2024-01/ Ranked Choice Voting/Better Ballot Initiative Rally - https://sclp.org/event/ranked-choice-votingbetter-ballot-initiative-rally-2024-01/ LP Polk/Bartow/Floyd Gun Show Tabling - https://lpgeorgia.com/event/lp-polkbartowfloyd-gun-show-tabling-event-2024-01/ 2024 LPGeorgia Convention - https://lpgeorgia.com/event/2024-lpgeorgia-convention-2024-01/ LP Georgia – Join Spike Cohen For A Range Day! - https://lpgeorgia.com/event/lp-georgia-join-spike-cohen-for-a-range-day-2024-01/ Timonium Gun Show - https://gunshowtrader.com/gun-shows/timonium-gun-show/ Frederick Gun Show - Tabling - https://calendar.google.com/calendar/event?eid=MTRsaTg5NXVoMTdqYXE3aGNtNHF0ZmJudWEgbGliZXJ0YXJpYW5wYXJ0eW9mbWFyeWxhbmRAbQ&ctz=America/New_York 2024 LPNH Convention - https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2024-lpnh-convention-tickets-749216525797?aff=erelexpmlt

A former Libertarian Party Chair was on Joe Scarborough's how recently and I have thoughts. After, Tub Rorabaugh joins me to discuss his recent announcement regarding the LP VP nomination. 0:00 - Stream Starts 2:05 - Discussing Nick Sarwark's comments on MSNBC 22:50 - Tub discusses his Libertarian Party VP announcement 55:27 - Additional thoughts on Nick Sarwark