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History of Modern Politics: William the Conqueror, Norman Rule of England and The Anarchy Sep 03, 2021

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Enjoy this special preview episode of my History of Modern Politics podcast with Matt Wittlief. Listen to all of the episodes now at HistoryOfModernPolitics.com.

William the Conqueror has taken the throne of England, and the consequences for the English are severe. Once he passes away, things deteriorate until Henry I takes the throne and unites Anglo-Norman and Anglo-Saxon England. Without an heir, the country descends into "the anarchy" upon his death, and we look forward to the House of Plantagenet.

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LE: How do I register? Where do I vote? Sep 02, 2021

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Learn Libertarianism - https://libertyexplained.com/
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Visit your state's Election Board website or got to Vote.gov. There are registration deadlines, so you'll want to do it ASAP.
Deadlines exist so the voter data can be processed and ready for poll workers on Election Day.
Some states have same-day voter registration, but it is rare. I oppose it due to fraud concerns.
Once you register, you'll get a voter ID card or letter in the mail. It is always a good idea to call your county clerk or election board to verify your polling location. Sometimes they will shift it days before Election Day due to scarce resources.

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PP: The 18 Questions To Answer Before You Start Your Podcast Sep 01, 2021

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Starting a podcast takes some forethought. Without it, a new podcaster can waste a lot of money and both the time of the hosts and the audience. In this episode, I set up the next few episodes by previewing the stages of podcasting and the fundamental questions that need to be addressed at the beginning of a new show.

Download the PDF here: https://podcastingandplatforms.com/18

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The CDC Eviction Moratorium Aug 31, 2021

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Rhinehold, Tricia Stuart-Mann, and I take a look at the CDC eviction moratorium and its effects on the rental markets. Also, homeownership is a cult.

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Swamp Explained: Biden's Afghanistan Pullout Aug 30, 2021

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Rob Quartel and Chris Spangle discuss the withdrawal of troops in Afghanistan.

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Are There Parallels Between the Fall of Saigon and the Fall of Kabul? Aug 27, 2021

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Bruce Carlson of My History Can Beat Up Your Politics joins Harry Price, Rhinehold, and me to discuss the comparison's between Gerald Ford's evacuation efforts in Saigon after Vietnam and Biden's exit in Afghanistan.

My History Can Beat Up Your Politics - https://myhistorycanbeatupyourpolitics.wordpress.com/

Saigon Comparisons: The Events of April 29th and 30th, 1975 and Today. - https://myhistorycanbeatupyourpolitics.wordpress.com/2021/08/19/saigon-comparisons-the-events-of-april-29th-and-30th-1975-and-today/

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LE: What is Liberty? Aug 26, 2021

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Learn Libertarianism - https://libertyexplained.com/
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Video - https://youtu.be/B-ZKki1DVO0

What is Liberty?

Liberty is the freedom to choose to do or not do a thing without interference from outside forces.
The less outside interference in a decision, the freer we are.
The most common form of interference being threats of violence or force if the wrong choice is made.
Liberty is often associated with the idea of free will, which is defined by Wikipedia as "the ability to choose between different possible courses of action unimpeded."

So What is the difference between Freedom vs. Liberty?

They are often considered synonyms that mean the same thing. Let's look at the definitions of the words thanks to Wikipedia:

Freedom:

Freedom, generally, is having the ability to act or change without constraint. In philosophical discourse, freedom is discussed in the context of free will and self-determination, balanced by moral responsibility. (Wikipedia)

Liberty:

Broadly speaking, liberty is the ability to do as one pleases. It is a synonym for the word freedom.
In modern politics, liberty is the state of being free within society from oppressive restrictions imposed by authority on one's way of life, behaviour, or political views.
Sometimes liberty is differentiated from freedom by using the word "freedom" primarily, if not exclusively, to mean the ability to do as one wills and what one has the power to do; and using the word "liberty" to mean the absence of arbitrary restraints, taking into account the rights of all involved.
In this sense, the exercise of liberty is subject to capability and limited by the rights of others. Thus liberty entails the responsible use of freedom under the rule of law without depriving anyone else of their freedom.
Freedom is more broad in that it represents a total lack of restraint or the unrestrained ability to fulfill one's desires. For example, a person can have the freedom to murder, but not have the liberty to murder, as the latter example deprives others of their right not to be harmed. Liberty can be taken away as a form of punishment. In many countries, people can be deprived of their liberty if they are convicted of criminal acts.

There's a third word we'd add to this mix, and it is "autonomy." From Merriam-Webster.com:

Definition of autonomy

1: the quality or state of being self-governing

2: self-directing freedom and especially moral independence

3: a self-governing state

Ok. Enough philosophizing. What does this actually mean to you? Liberty and Freedom are the goal for libertarians. Individuals should be able to govern themselves because the individual knows how to plan their life in coordination with others better than one person could govern another. We reject the idea that one person can constrain another's free will without their consent. Currently, the governments that we live under limit our ability to be truly free.
This does not mean that one can do whatever they wish. There will still be laws and consequences in a truly free society. The difference is that each person actively participates in the crafting of those rules. Murder, fraud, theft and other crimes would still carry penalties as they violate the free will of others.

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How Did Kabul Fall in a Week? Aug 24, 2021

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Rhinehold and I go in-depth into the last month in Afghanistan and find out how a government with the backing of the United States could fall to the Taliban in a week.

Show Notes - https://wearelibertarians.com/wp-content/uploads/Afghanistan.pdf

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Why and How Did We End Up in a 19-Year War in Afghanistan? Aug 23, 2021

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As surprising as it sounds, many people are unaware of how we ended up in a 19-year war in Afghanistan. Harry Price, Rhinehold, and I discuss the history of our invasion, and what were the pivotal moments that turned this from a series of strategic strikes to stop Al Qaeda versus a nation-building project.

Show Notes - https://wearelibertarians.com/wp-content/uploads/Afghanistan.pdf

Rally for the Troops - https://youtu.be/RdEGFVwtd2Y

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Radio Interview: On The Afghanistan Withdrawal on Saturday Night On the Circle Aug 22, 2021

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Ethan Hatcher of Saturday Night On the Circle on WIBC invited me on to discuss the debacle that was the Afghan withdrawal, and why leaving is still the right choice.

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