Free Capitalist Radio, with Rick Koerber

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BURNS, OREGON (Last Updated 1/31/2016 3:46 am)(FCP) – on January 26, 2015 the FBI and Oregon State Police ambushed and murdered Robert “LaVoy” Finicum.  Based upon two personal eye-witness accounts, it is clear that the stories being widely circulated are false (due to laziness, misguided motives, or wickedness) and the truth should interest the friends of liberty, and those who want to know the actual fate of LaVoy and how our government agents acted yesterday. (Update:  1/31/2015 FreeCapitalist.com has now published a new, exclusive interview with a second eyewitness.)

I had just been to the Malheur Refuge to visit and interview LaVoy, Ammon Bundy, Ryan Bundy, and Shawna Cox the day before, and had only left yesterday morning in the very early hours.  I hadn’t gone there to be an occupier or to participate, I had gone there to see the truth for myself and to talk with Ryan and Ammon.  Prior to my trip I had observed that news reporters like Julie Turkewitz for the New York Times had just walked right up to the Refuge and encountered with no problems from law enforcement or the occupiers.  So, I wondered whether a Free Capitalist might do the same thing.  I made contact with Ryan Bundy, and at his and Ammon’s invitation, I cautiously headed to Oregon.  With a friend I drove through the night (abt. 8 hours) and we arrived in the very early morning hours. Breakfast was being served at the Refuge, and LaVoy was the first person to greet us.  Throughout the day he and Ryan Bundy showed us around, introduced us, and talked about all that was going on.  Without staying the night in Oregon, we left at about 2 AM, not long after my last interview on Periscope.tv with Ammon.   Shawna Cox was the last person I hugged.  The only thing I could think to say when I left was, “Be safe!”

I’ve already gone on record a few times regarding my thoughts on the protest, on Ammon, and last night I did a Periscope broadcast related to the tragic death of LaVoy, along with the arrest of Ammon and Ryan Bundy, Shawna Cox, and others.  But, as the news has filtered out today, in both the mainstream and the alternative media I have been alarmed at the false accounts, hearsay accounts, and speculation regarding the events of that night.

Since I was not a witness to the arrests or LaVoy’s shooting yesterday, I too have spent time scouring the Internet for the latest word and updates.  But, by this morning a disturbing and intolerable pattern had started to emerge and I cannot sit silently.   Here’s why – during my visit to meet and interview these men, I not only made contact and got to know them, I was also able to observe the workings and activities at the Refuge.   And – while I was there – I surprisingly observed, what now appears to be the initial portion of sabotage that lead directly to the ambush, arrest, shooting and ultimately – the murder of LaVoy Finicum.

I didn’t realize what I was observing at the time.  But, in hindsight it’s now clear there were people on the inside, posing as occupiers, but working to help set last night’s police action and ambush into place.   Now, after putting the pieces together in my own mind, its clear that not only were these few men’s actions a betrayal of trust for the Bundy’s, LaVoy and others, but the whole thing is quite clearly – something more sinister.  This is amplified by the false stories that are now circulating – and despicably...

In this episode of Free Capitalist Radio Rick talks about the power of words, who thinking men define terms, and the basis of a “liberal” education, meaning the education of a “free man” or “free woman.” The fundamentals of education for homeschooling, private schooling, or adult curriculums are discussed. Rick also briefly reviews the history of public / government controlled education in the United States from Horace Mann to the present time.

Host: Rick Koerber. Free Capitalist Radio, Episode #205. Originally broadcast November 9, 2015.

#education #homeschool #liberty #freedom #principles #libertyreef #capitalism #freecapitalist #talkradio

The media generated controversy surrounding LDS Church’s policy regarding church discipline for same-sex couples and regarding ordinances for children of same-sex couples exposes the hypocrisy of the new mantra of “tolerance.” In the name of tolerance and diversity, critics of the LDS Church are using hostility and irrational shame to mock LDS doctrine, and to dissuade faithful Christians. Rick discusses the issue, and several of the recent news stories, illustrating how the media is generating the false controversy. Shame is a powerful tactic, but when accompanied by deception, it becomes a tool to avoid principles and reason. Rick also discusses Ayn Rand’s essay called “The Comprachicos” and introduces the new “Free Capitalist Experience” at http://www.freecapitalist.com/exp for those interested in personal mentoring.

Host: Rick Koerber. Free Capitalist Radio, Episode #204. Originally broadcast November 6, 2015.

#LDS Policy #Liberty #Capitalism #FreeCapitalist

On this special “November 5th” edition of Free Capitalist Radio, Rick discusses the status of the cause of liberty today, comparing main stream statements from Reagan back in 1981 to fringe statements today. Rick also discusses Bernie Sanders, ISIS, the rights of children, the duties of parents, and the origins of free government (self-government, family government, and community government).

Host: Rick Koerber. Free Capitalist Radio, Episode #203. Originally broadcast November 5, 2015.

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Can Bernie Sanders Save America? In this episode of Free Capitalist Radio the question of Bernie Sanders and the reality of socialism is addressed.  The question of whether or not “compromise” and “governing in the middle” are virtues and principles.  Rick discusses the idea that standing up for principle is actually a better path morally and pragmatically because it provides the only real basis for reaching agreement among those with differing views.  Also, whether or not Ted Cruz is “crazy” because he is willing to “shut down the government” on a strong or “extreme” political stand.  Rick also reviews some online comments about the prior show (Episode #201) and the principles involved in whether or not someone has a right to do something – and criticism over the exercise of that right.

Host:  Rick Koerber.  Free Capitalist Radio, Episode #202.  Originally posted November 4, 2014.

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Host: Rick Koerber

Administrators at Yale, Cornell, Syracuse, Vassar and Oberlin were recently caught on undercover camera agreeing to rip up copies of the Constitution handed out off campus after an investigator posing as a student described the Constitution as “triggering” and “oppressive.” On the show Rick talks about why something that is supposedly “hurtful” to the feelings and sensitivities of others does not necessarily implicate protected rights.

Episode originally aired on November 2, 2015.

Host: Rick Koerber (with Kimball Roundy and Guest Brandon Adams) The formal broadcast starts at 2 min 4 sec.

On November 2, 2015 – the 10th Anniversary of its first broadcast, Free Capitalist Radio launches a new season. The episode is broadcast via radio transmission (FM 88.1 in Liberty Reef), via Periscope.tv/@freecapitalist and via UberConference.   You can also find these video editions on the Free Capitalist YouTube Channel.

In this episode Rick discusses the history of the Free Capitalist Radio program, the legal battles of the last several years, and provides some insight into what happened with Franklin Squires and Founders Capital. Brandon Adams, who has been a co-host on Free Capitalist Radio back in 2007 and 2008 joins the broadcast towards the end of the show and discusses his excitement for the return of Free Capitalist Radio.

This video episode is available in audio form via Soundcloud and  iTunes podcast as well (See below).

A few nights ago I had an epiphany.  It all happened in a few short seconds, but the volume of information that came to my mind was amazing.  In the recording below you can hear my unscripted description of the experience, and the three essential things that are needed to rekindle or find the internal fire or drive that enables us to accomplish great things.  In the recording you’ll also hear some personal thoughts about my friend Les McGuire and how these kinds of thought are with me regularly – more than 9 years after his untimely death.  Les was a tremendous friend, a good man, and a passionate lover of life and truth.

If you’re interested in a very raw, candid, unscripted description of a very personal insight – listen below.  This is a raw recording of me explaining the experience to a friend here at Liberty Reef.

Host: Rick Koerber. Co-Host: Les McGuire

In this episode Rick and Les discuss the roots of capitalism and freedom and Milton Friedman’s book on the subject. The way to change society is NOT electing new and better politicians it is to change the mindset of people – first.

Other subjects include news items on the 9th Circuit’s ruling that public schools have an independent social benefit for teaching sex education that trumps parental rights. Caller William has to learn the “Brain-Off, Mouth Shut” rule.

Episode originally aired Friday, November 5, 2005.