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The Last Castle: No One is Coming

by Professor Paul Markel | April 14th, 2022 | 3 comments

The terms “self rescue” and “no one is coming” are currently vogue in the American preparedness culture. But how do these sentiments apply to a country? From the standpoint of the nation, the United States of America is truly the Last Castle here on planet earth. Why...

It’s a Matter of Liberty and Freedom | Liberty Letter #105

by The Shipping Ogre | June 11th, 2021 | 0 comments

Right now, our country is in a perpetual battle of "What's the big deal?" or "Why can't you just *blank*?" As if wanting our freedoms, our opinions, and our property, is some kind of selfish act. As if you're just mean or unreasonable. It's not...

SOTG 932 – Liberty is Light [Pre-Req]

by The Shipping Ogre | March 9th, 2020 | 0 comments

Liberty, like light, is not a default occurrence, liberty is a result of productive energy. Far too many Americans are convinced that liberty will continue to exist regardless and without effort or energy. Nothing could be farther from the truth. (Original Publish...

SOTG 876 – Chinese Fighting for Freedom, Americans line up to give it away

by The Shipping Ogre | August 14th, 2019 | 0 comments

In Hong Kong, thousands of disarmed Chinese citizens are protesting increasing government restrictions and fighting for greater freedom. Meanwhile, in the United States, Americans cannot be bothered to interrupt their busy day to fight against government encroachment...

SOTG 756 – Pre-Req: What is a Gun? Sports, Games, Hobbies, Liberty

by The Shipping Ogre | May 28th, 2018 | 0 comments

It is not a rhetorical question. What is a gun? What does it mean for a free man to possess a gun? There are many reasons to own firearms, but only one reason will preserve the possession of a gun as an inalienable right. Jarrad reminds you that Hillsdale College has...