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The Philosophy of Liberty: What Is Voluntaryism?

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The question, “What is Voluntaryism?” is one that brings me particular joy in answering when it is asked with an open mind. We all have different perspectives on religion, culture, government, and life. Such overwhelming variety in opinion can be discouraging to some, but I invite this as an intellectual challenge. It is only when you step out of your comfort zone and test unfamiliar waters do you grow in any respect. If you are comfortable and complacent in all that you do, then you are not trying hard enough. One must put oneself in the difficult situations of defending one’s position in the midst of formidable debaters. This is the fertile soil in which spiritual growth is encouraged and nourished. Stir the waters of entrenched corrupt interests! Do not allow evil to go unpunished! The incessant vexing of political crooks is the noble occupation of the virtuous.

 

A government is a compulsory territorial monopolist of ultimate decision-making (jurisdiction) and, implied in this, a compulsory territorial monopolist of taxation. That is, a government is the ultimate arbiter, for the inhabitants of a given territory, regarding what is just and what is not, and it can determine unilaterally, i.e., without requiring the consent of those seeking justice or arbitration, the price that justice-seekers must pay to the government for providing this service.

Hans-Hermann Hoppe

 

 

 

 

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Michael Shanklin: Pure Freedom Lover and Founder of Voluntary Virtues Network

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Please enjoy my recent conversation with Michael Shanklin. Herein we discussed how he became a Voluntaryist, first OSHA experience, the value of economic freedom, Niger Delta Shell oil spill, property rights are the basis for civilization, real money, Libertarian Party, being a hound dog for truth, Neo emerging from the Matrix, War on Drugs anti-property masochism, appeal to antiquity, in bound vs. out bound marketing, building unregulated systems, voting for an Anarcho-Capitalist, Rand Paul, gaming the system, peaceful parenting, spanking is teaching violence, spanking reduces IQ and increases criminality, respect your elders fallacy, authoritative parenting, igniting Voluntaryist fireworks and much more!

 

Private property is redundant. “Public property” is an oxymoron. All legit property is private. If property isn’t private it’s stolen.

Gustave de Molinari

 

 

 

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Seeds of Liberty Podcast Ep 12: The War on Drugs is a War on the Individual

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Please enjoy our recent episode of the Seeds of Liberty Podcast. This week we were joined by Cynthia Wells, an anarchist from Texas who, among other things, runs the Single Anarchists and Voluntaryists Facebook group. Herein we discuss how Cynthia became an anarchist, how most people live their day-to-day lives in anarchy, the destructive nature of collectivism, religion as a consequence of geographical location, statheists, the training law enforcement goes through, the benefits of private security, planting seeds during traffic stops, the Church of Beardism, how laws against actual aggressive acts are redundant, the origins of the War on Drugs, the potential number of deaths caused by the War on Drugs vs. the drugs themselves, messing up the kumbaya rainbow, the insanity of suicide being illegal, how the War on Drugs is a war on people, and more!

The War on Drugs employs millions – politicians, bureaucrats, policemen, and now the military – that probably couldn’t find a place for their dubious talents in a free market, unless they were to sell pencils from a tin cup on street corners.

L. Neil Smith

 

 

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Daniel Hawkins: Anarchy Never Been Tried and the History of Anarchist Societies

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Please enjoy my recent conversation with Daniel Hawkins. Herein we discussed how he became a Voluntaryist, Anarchy amongst the younger generation, government school grind, appeal to antiquity, using “government” biased history to refute Voluntaryism, McGraw-Hill conflict of interest, 1984 censoring of history, the epitome of irony, the essence of democracy, secession, Scottish Independence, safety net before welfare, Anarchy never been tried, past Anarchist societies, Congress of Vienna, Anarchy in Ireland, the Anarchist party favor, the appeal to emotion, talking to family about Voluntaryism, opposing the idea of government, Statism is for self-righteous cowards, the crumbling Socialist welfare states of Europe, college/healthcare is free fallacy, government is the largest mafia, government doesn’t create anything of value, economic and Voluntaryism, without government the corporations would take over fallacy and much more!

 

 

The Anarchists are right in everything; in the negation of the existing order, and in the assertion that, without Authority, there could not be worse violence than that of Authority under existing conditions. They are mistaken only in thinking that Anarchy can be instituted by a violent revolution. ‘To establish Anarchy’. ‘Anarchy will be instituted’. But it will be instituted only by there being more and more people who do not require the protection of the governmental power, and by there being more and more people who will be ashamed of applying this power.

Leo Tolstoy

 

 

 

 

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Seda Essence: Reiki Practitioner and Energy Healer from Texas

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Please enjoy my recent interview with Seda Essence, a Reiki Practitioner and Energy Healer from Texas. Some topics we touched upon were an explanation of Reiki, the history of Reiki, the mechanism of Reiki, how Reiki practitioners compare with Qigong masters, conditions benefitted by Reiki, how long distance Reiki treatments work, how to find a good Reiki practitioner, Bee Venom Acupuncture used for severe degenerative diseases, Five Elements Acupuncture, Psychotherapy in Acupuncture and much more!

 

Healers are spiritual warriors who have found the courage to defeat the darkness of their souls. Awakening and rising from the depths of their deepest fears, like a Phoenix rising from the ashes. Reborn with a wisdom and strength that creates a light that shines bright enough to help, encourage, and inspire others out of their own darkness.

Melanie Koulouris

 

 

 

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