Point Of Dissent

For those in power, control over the masses has and always be an illusion. At this point in our history, we are seeing the facade fade away as more people reject this control. During 2020, we saw both the left and right sides of the political spectrum take to the streets to voice their dissatisfaction with their governments. Now, with the most heated election behind us, we have already seen unprecedented action by the politically dissatisfied. Are we finally seeing the end of the great illusion or just a reinforcement of the status quo? 

In the age of fear and bad information, it is no surprise to see so many abandon long-held principles for preferences. Even among anarchists, dividing lines are being drawn and people are being attacked. The latest explosion is over the Kenosha shooting and where you should stand on it. Believe the shooting was legit, you cannot be an anarchist according to popular opinion. As insane as it was to watch the mask debate, this one seems to be even crazier. Within a system that subscribes to no ruler or hierarchy, there are those among us that feel they alone define what it is to be an anarchist. Join Evelyn and Shawn as they discuss this trend.

Secession has been considered one of the 'bad' words since the American Civil War. As most of the United States celebrate Independence Day, they rarely think of the Revolution as a form of Secession. Cole joins Evelyn and Shawn once again to discuss secession from our viewpoint and make the case that Secession is the only way to solve the majority of our problems. Bonus: Ever wonder why the president of the Confederacy was never tried for treason? Answer to this question and many more included in this week's episode

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This week we get a chance to interview Nick Nugent of the Undefined Terms podcast. Nick's background in law gives him a unique insight into an issue plaguing discourse in our society, undefined terms. Most of our language and daily conversation relies heavily on a shared understanding of words and context. But what happens when your definition of a touchy subject does not match with the person you are speaking to? The conversation is doomed to failure and there is a strong chance that the misunderstanding could lead to even more. What started out as a talk on epistemology, the study of justified belief, ended up focusing on one major component of belief. Until we are using the same language to describe the same things, any belief in another's words will be unjustified.

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Containment is the instrument of society used to control the spread of something unwanted. We have witnessed this process in action for biological pathogens, but has society also used this strategy elsewhere? Evelyn and Shawn join forces with their new co-host Cole to discuss Typhoid Mary, a train ride out of Germany that reshaped the world and some surprising discussion about genetic abnormalities. This week's sponsor: Surfshark Vpn, utilize this link to save over 80% for a limited time. Https://porcupinepov.com/vpn

Dissent, the rejection of the accepted position or state of affairs. With the turmoil in Minneapolis and the protests against the quarantines, are we seeing the end of American tolerance of the status quo? What forms of protest are accepted, if not all? Is there a such thing as a good cop? The questions, along with others will be answered and challenged in this episode. Join us for a lively discussion and an announcement about the future of the podcast. 

Amid all the stories of government-imposed quarantines and social distancing orders, is arising a resurgence of civil disobedience. While many are engaging in various protests against their rulers, many have discovered a more effective path. All around us we are starting to see individuals networking with others to take care of their needs. In what can only be called a 'middle finger' to the state, people are finding hope and connections with others in similar situations. Evelyn and Shawn discuss the rise of this trend and how Agorism will be the answer to removing the chains our government has made for us. 

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The situation with the outbreak of Covid -19 has been eye-opening, to say the least. Governments are seizing more power and the public is begging it to seize even more. We open our discussion about how the public is reacting with a discussion about human rights. Where do they come from and how do we hold onto them? Why has the response to the outbreak in some countries led to disaster, where other countries have been more successful? Why are people still looking to government for the answer, but it is the private sector that is providing the only solutions. Will this outbreak be the one that convinces more people to depend on government less? Tune in for these answers and more.

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What do you owe and how much? Or do you owe anything to all? Coffeyville, Kansas has found a way to put people into jail for past debt, any debt. With a judicial system that applies any bail money to the debt, collection agencies are now incentivized to get debtors thrown in jail. Couple that with a new immigration rule from the Trump administration that applies a 'wealth test' for legal immigrants. If a person is likely to be a 'public charge' they will be denied entrance or continued residency. And now, a resurgence in the closed border debate within the liberty movement that largely revolves around this very issue. Is the value of a human only on a monetary scale, are we only indebted to society?

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Brexit has officially happened and the UK is one step closer to autonomy, but why won't they allow Scotland the same opportunity. Taiwan asserts its will to be self governing, but China is having none of it. Activists protest in Virginia, but the government enacts laws despite their action. Austin decriminalizes marijuana possession, but the police chief doesn't care. Evelyn and Shawn discuss these and other recent developments where the people are asserting their freedom. Only problem is, they are only as free as their rulers will allow.

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