It is difficult to value liberty without a strong understanding of history. Because naturally, humans desire equality over liberty. Yet anytime a society strives for equality of result, it will necessarily sacrifice freedom. America's preference, Dennis explains, is that we are all equal before God and the law, and results are up to you.

0:00 Welcome Back Otto
2:13 Understand History, Liberty & Equality
3:11 Equal Result Means No Freedom
6:07 Why People Prefer Equality To Liberty
8:01 What Is The American Ideal?
9:51 Socialism Goes Against “Do Not Covet”
11:49 Allowing Nazis Freedom Of Speech
13:59 Otto Is Wiggling Away
14:56 Using “Misinformation” To Suppress
17:20 “Circumcise Your Heart” In The Bible
20:44 The Hardest Law In The Bible
22:21 Being Your Child’s Friend Vs. Parent
24:35 China’s Aggression Towards Hong Kong
26:59 Will Leftism Eventually Collapse?

Fireside Chat Ep. 148 — We Must Understand History To Value Liberty

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Ep. 333 — Affirmative Action Is Humiliating

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The New England Patriots have their first black coach in the team’s history. While the owner said he doesn’t see color and picked “the best man” for the job, the new coach immediately contradicted him by saying, “If you don’t see color, you can’t see racism.” In an era where colorblindness is vilified, Dennis provides a much-needed perspective. After all, if the Nazis had been colorblind, there never would have been the Holocaust.

Fireside Chat Ep. 148 — We Must Understand History To Value Liberty

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