I sent him a fat check, but I'd like to give a swift boot in the pants to anyone hesitating to vote for one of our few national treasures. Get out and support this man now! He needs the vote of every eligible Kentuckian! It's time to show that propaganda can't defeat integrity. Don't disappoint us, Kentucky! We need Thomas Massie!
Although there are times when I wish Massie had supported Trump, I agree he is a priceless treasure and needs to be in Congress. I don't live in Kentucky, and I don't have any money to spare. Seriously, I have to raid savings every month just to pay for basic expenses, and my savings has to last me the rest of my life. All I can do is pray, and I will do that. If he doesn't get re-elected, I hope he will run again.
I agree. Congress is filled to the gills with men and women who flaunt the fact that they adhere to no principles whatever. Thomas Massie is a rare exception.
I have a limited fixed income with zero cushions left, but I have donated to Massie. I just felt it necessary This is a referendum on whether or not we have a nation left. But I have been a Massie fan a long time. If Ron Paul was my true north, Massie is his legacy.
So far it appears that Ed Gallbladdercup has received something on the order of $12 million to $15 million from AIPAC, identifiably related sources, and other usual suspects. Essentially everyone in the "influencer" class who has come out against Massie is a paid performer, getting money from various order givers to do their bidding. One wonders if they get the same word rate that Stephen King gets from the Democrats, or whether they are available at a greater discount.
I 100% agree, Bretigne! I wish I lived in KY so I could vote for him. But I have donated to his campaign, prayed, and kept fingers, legs and toes crossed that Kentuckians have not been swayed by the big-donor lies of his challenger!
I agree wholeheartedly. The dollars just went up by $10 million to fund so called MAGA influencers who are trying to unseat him. AFP is that source. This is a national referendum, really.
I am in awe, and all my expectations are exceeded, by the degree to which this admin is revealing the depths of the swamp. It’s extraordinary. The Stronger Similar Disease does not fail.
I’m a bit relieved. I was a little nonplussed early on when there was a brief glimmer of suggestion that political solutions might be possible. That was going to be a major internal crisis for me. Glad I dodged that bullet!
So ... the Israel lobby prevailed and booted Massie out. I hope he'll run for president in 2028, and that he starts campaigning now, focusing on the evils of Israel's malign influence. America's take-over by that small, murderous, racist nation is the worst travesty in our nation's history.
Do you say that because you think he has no chance of winning, or because even if he did win, having a man of principle in the office would not make a significant difference for the better?
Also, because I believe that (just as I believed with Dr. Paul) if he did make it into that office, he would be assassinated (or die conveniently) prior to taking office.
Here's what I think happens when someone gets close to that position: They get swept away into a room with some shadowy figures they may or may not have met before, and the real rules of the game get explained to them. And they are told what will happen to themselves and their loved ones if they don't play along.
As children, if we go to govt. schools, we are taught to worship the office of the president. This is sick on many levels, but it also creates a practical/strategic problem (I am sure deliberately): American kids are brought up to believe that the most effective target to aim for if you want to make a difference for the country, is the office of the presidency.
But nothing could be further from the truth. That office is captured, I say the entire Federal govt. is captured, and I also say that "captured" isn't quite the right word, because the real issue is that an monopoly state will ALWAYS be "captured" by some interests or other. It will NEVER serve the interests of those it purports to, for the simple reason that those people have no real lever on its power. They have no realistic way to force it to do what it is supposed to do, to force it to follow the Constitution, none of it.
And THAT is the truth Americans need to face.
Electing someone to the office of president does nothing to change any of this, and it only puts that person in danger. And FOR NO GOOD REASON. ...other than perhaps to reveal the nature of the system. But that has already been revealed. And a big, blinding spotlight was just shone on it last night, for anyone who might have missed it before.
We don't fix this at the Federal level. We may not fix it at all. But if there is any hope of building a free society out of the ashes of what is now burning itself down (yes it is), that hope is decentralized. It is at the state, local, and probably most importantly, individual level.
Note that I am NOT saying "don't vote." I don't believe in voting, because I don't believe that anyone has the right to impose their will on others by force. That said, I voted for Ron Paul, and if I had been in his district, I would have voted for Massie. I've written about the whys and hows of this elsewhere and can link if you're interested. But my point here is that there are situations in which I am willing to vote defensively, and I encourage others to do so too.
There are things that can be accomplished through the political system at state and local levels: Primarily, nullification of Federal bullshit.
But ultimately, this whole system is built on a terrible foundation, and the results will always look something like what we are seeing now. If we want to change that, we need to abandon the monopoly state itself.
The good news is that this is a great time to start doing that, because that state is already starting to crumble under its own weight. Our most important job is to build the foundations for what will rise up in its place.
As I received your latest article, and started reading it, for a brief moment, I was afraid you were going to say, "voting is always an act of aggression, no exceptions, not even for Massie". My stomach sunk in expectations of reading this conclusion...
Bretinge, please forgive me for even thinking this way!
Of course, I agree that "We are not going to vote our way out of the mess this country is in". Of course not. Long ago, when I was young and naive, I thought that the way of the mess we were in (and that was in mid-90s, when "the mess" was nowhere near as deep as it is now) was by electing Libertarians in the high offices.
Letting go of that fantasy was painful... very painful. But, letting go of false hopes is absolutely necessary. So, I let go of that.
So, if not by electing Libertarians, how do we win? I don't know. And I don't think anybody does. There are solutions to partial problems: for the awfulness of government schooling, the solution is homeschooling or micro-schools; for the awfulness of medical insurance industry, alternatives like "Crown Funding"; for the factory farming, farm-to-table family farms... etcetera.
But the big question—how do we get rid of The State altogether?—has not been answered yet. And until it is answered, nothing should be off the table.
As a rule, I do not advocate "voting for the lesser of the two evils". Trump vs. Harris, Trump vs. Biden, Trump vs. Clinton, Obama vs. Romney, Obama vs. McCain—these are all examples of Evil vs. Evil, and it cannot be said with absolute certainty which of the Evils is lesser one in all of those pairs.
But Massie vs. whatever non-entity is running against him (I refuse to even remember his name) is not a choice of the lesser of the two evils. Rather, it's a choice of An Imperfect Good and Unquestionable Evil. Not supporting An Imperfect Good in such a situation out of dogmatic adherence to "voting is always an act of aggression" would just... how do I put it politely? Well, forget politeness, I'll just say what I think...
By all means let's have the cartridge box handy, but let's also not go out looking for confrontation. Instead, I think we should take steps to live our lives as free people, and when/if the government steps in to make trouble, give it to them in full measure.
I sent him a fat check, but I'd like to give a swift boot in the pants to anyone hesitating to vote for one of our few national treasures. Get out and support this man now! He needs the vote of every eligible Kentuckian! It's time to show that propaganda can't defeat integrity. Don't disappoint us, Kentucky! We need Thomas Massie!
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Although there are times when I wish Massie had supported Trump, I agree he is a priceless treasure and needs to be in Congress. I don't live in Kentucky, and I don't have any money to spare. Seriously, I have to raid savings every month just to pay for basic expenses, and my savings has to last me the rest of my life. All I can do is pray, and I will do that. If he doesn't get re-elected, I hope he will run again.
Thank you for your prayers.
You're welcome. I also cross posted. I don't have a lot of followers, but every little bit helps.
I agree. Congress is filled to the gills with men and women who flaunt the fact that they adhere to no principles whatever. Thomas Massie is a rare exception.
Massie is the very embodiment of Richard Feynman’s quote, “I’d rather have questions that can’t be answered, than answers that can’t be questioned.”
I have a limited fixed income with zero cushions left, but I have donated to Massie. I just felt it necessary This is a referendum on whether or not we have a nation left. But I have been a Massie fan a long time. If Ron Paul was my true north, Massie is his legacy.
The Big Reveal:
Primary the only Congressman whose vote is consistently in accordance with Constitutional principles in support of Freedom and Liberty.
Brilliant.
So far it appears that Ed Gallbladdercup has received something on the order of $12 million to $15 million from AIPAC, identifiably related sources, and other usual suspects. Essentially everyone in the "influencer" class who has come out against Massie is a paid performer, getting money from various order givers to do their bidding. One wonders if they get the same word rate that Stephen King gets from the Democrats, or whether they are available at a greater discount.
I'm in California.... I sent a little 💲, a few times. I agree with you on Massie‼️
Thank you!!!
I 100% agree, Bretigne! I wish I lived in KY so I could vote for him. But I have donated to his campaign, prayed, and kept fingers, legs and toes crossed that Kentuckians have not been swayed by the big-donor lies of his challenger!
I agree wholeheartedly. The dollars just went up by $10 million to fund so called MAGA influencers who are trying to unseat him. AFP is that source. This is a national referendum, really.
100%.
Just donated. Wish I could vote for him.
I am in awe, and all my expectations are exceeded, by the degree to which this admin is revealing the depths of the swamp. It’s extraordinary. The Stronger Similar Disease does not fail.
It is surreal. Truly.
I’m a bit relieved. I was a little nonplussed early on when there was a brief glimmer of suggestion that political solutions might be possible. That was going to be a major internal crisis for me. Glad I dodged that bullet!
LOL!!! …same.
So ... the Israel lobby prevailed and booted Massie out. I hope he'll run for president in 2028, and that he starts campaigning now, focusing on the evils of Israel's malign influence. America's take-over by that small, murderous, racist nation is the worst travesty in our nation's history.
Everyone wants him to run for president. I think that’s a fool’s game, and I hope he does too. He can do so much more if he comes back to Kentucky.
Do you say that because you think he has no chance of winning, or because even if he did win, having a man of principle in the office would not make a significant difference for the better?
Both.
Also, because I believe that (just as I believed with Dr. Paul) if he did make it into that office, he would be assassinated (or die conveniently) prior to taking office.
Here's what I think happens when someone gets close to that position: They get swept away into a room with some shadowy figures they may or may not have met before, and the real rules of the game get explained to them. And they are told what will happen to themselves and their loved ones if they don't play along.
As children, if we go to govt. schools, we are taught to worship the office of the president. This is sick on many levels, but it also creates a practical/strategic problem (I am sure deliberately): American kids are brought up to believe that the most effective target to aim for if you want to make a difference for the country, is the office of the presidency.
But nothing could be further from the truth. That office is captured, I say the entire Federal govt. is captured, and I also say that "captured" isn't quite the right word, because the real issue is that an monopoly state will ALWAYS be "captured" by some interests or other. It will NEVER serve the interests of those it purports to, for the simple reason that those people have no real lever on its power. They have no realistic way to force it to do what it is supposed to do, to force it to follow the Constitution, none of it.
And THAT is the truth Americans need to face.
Electing someone to the office of president does nothing to change any of this, and it only puts that person in danger. And FOR NO GOOD REASON. ...other than perhaps to reveal the nature of the system. But that has already been revealed. And a big, blinding spotlight was just shone on it last night, for anyone who might have missed it before.
We don't fix this at the Federal level. We may not fix it at all. But if there is any hope of building a free society out of the ashes of what is now burning itself down (yes it is), that hope is decentralized. It is at the state, local, and probably most importantly, individual level.
Note that I am NOT saying "don't vote." I don't believe in voting, because I don't believe that anyone has the right to impose their will on others by force. That said, I voted for Ron Paul, and if I had been in his district, I would have voted for Massie. I've written about the whys and hows of this elsewhere and can link if you're interested. But my point here is that there are situations in which I am willing to vote defensively, and I encourage others to do so too.
There are things that can be accomplished through the political system at state and local levels: Primarily, nullification of Federal bullshit.
But ultimately, this whole system is built on a terrible foundation, and the results will always look something like what we are seeing now. If we want to change that, we need to abandon the monopoly state itself.
The good news is that this is a great time to start doing that, because that state is already starting to crumble under its own weight. Our most important job is to build the foundations for what will rise up in its place.
Thank you, Bretinge.
As I received your latest article, and started reading it, for a brief moment, I was afraid you were going to say, "voting is always an act of aggression, no exceptions, not even for Massie". My stomach sunk in expectations of reading this conclusion...
Bretinge, please forgive me for even thinking this way!
Of course, I agree that "We are not going to vote our way out of the mess this country is in". Of course not. Long ago, when I was young and naive, I thought that the way of the mess we were in (and that was in mid-90s, when "the mess" was nowhere near as deep as it is now) was by electing Libertarians in the high offices.
Letting go of that fantasy was painful... very painful. But, letting go of false hopes is absolutely necessary. So, I let go of that.
So, if not by electing Libertarians, how do we win? I don't know. And I don't think anybody does. There are solutions to partial problems: for the awfulness of government schooling, the solution is homeschooling or micro-schools; for the awfulness of medical insurance industry, alternatives like "Crown Funding"; for the factory farming, farm-to-table family farms... etcetera.
But the big question—how do we get rid of The State altogether?—has not been answered yet. And until it is answered, nothing should be off the table.
As a rule, I do not advocate "voting for the lesser of the two evils". Trump vs. Harris, Trump vs. Biden, Trump vs. Clinton, Obama vs. Romney, Obama vs. McCain—these are all examples of Evil vs. Evil, and it cannot be said with absolute certainty which of the Evils is lesser one in all of those pairs.
But Massie vs. whatever non-entity is running against him (I refuse to even remember his name) is not a choice of the lesser of the two evils. Rather, it's a choice of An Imperfect Good and Unquestionable Evil. Not supporting An Imperfect Good in such a situation out of dogmatic adherence to "voting is always an act of aggression" would just... how do I put it politely? Well, forget politeness, I'll just say what I think...
It would be just stupid.
"We are not going to vote our way out of the mess this country is in."
When do we begin the rebellion?
If the ballot box has failed, and the jury box has failed, that means it is time to open the cartridge box.
By all means let's have the cartridge box handy, but let's also not go out looking for confrontation. Instead, I think we should take steps to live our lives as free people, and when/if the government steps in to make trouble, give it to them in full measure.
Absolutely - not ruling it out! But we're not there yet.
If the government makes trouble? I'd say that train left the station a long time ago
Fortunately, the cartridge box is not the only alternative to these two failed options.
Unfortunately, it is. If the mechanisms of participatory governance have broken down, force is the only argument left.
You've taken the mechanisms of participatory governance off the table. So when do you propose bringing force to bear?