Tag Archives: resistance

Refuse to Cooperate and Tyranny Dies

Posted on October 3, 2009 by ehurst

From ancient times, philosophers have noted something which still seems to startle folks who didn’t think of it: If you don’t cooperate with the government, it’s no longer the government. While we recognize the power of the sword, that power … Continue reading →

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The Dangers of Orthodoxy

Posted on October 2, 2009 by ehurst

We have this fancy word — “orthodoxy” — which means a generally approved teaching, and implies a generally approved thinking. It assumes an authority among men which promotes and defends correct teaching and thinking. The claim also includes the assertion … Continue reading →

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Torture: Not Just Demons

Posted on October 1, 2009 by ehurst

Hopefully I made clear the number one issue with torture is it invites demons into the process. We have enough of them running free in US government already, thank you. However, it does not require believing in demons to see … Continue reading →

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Last One

Posted on September 29, 2009 by ehurst

This is it. I’m not going to chase any more predictions of doom and gloom. From here on out, the only thing I’ll have to say about government will be entirely academic, historical, or real time events as I see … Continue reading →

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Poke `Em in the Eye

Posted on September 27, 2009 by ehurst

I won’t pretend I can stop the steamroller of oppression, but I look forward to poking the operator in the eye. I suppose it’s just possible a few states, or perhaps a few scattered enclaves, could mount an effective resistance … Continue reading →

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Responding to Official Arrogance

Posted on September 24, 2009 by ehurst

What’s it to you? I’ve written before there is a thread in the Covenant of Noah which permits some armed response to oppression. The point is not so much self-defense, but removing a threat to the community. That assumes you … Continue reading →

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The Sum of Our Worst Nightmares

Posted on September 22, 2009 by ehurst

First of all, having served in the military, and worked in government bureaucracies at several levels, I have no trouble at all believing the government is loaded with people who would think nothing of killing most of us — right … Continue reading →

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Net Gain of Freedom

Posted on September 21, 2009 by ehurst

Now here’s an idea: Autonet. This, along with a few similar projects around the Net these days, is past due, in my estimation. While the weakest link is probably coming up with autonomous access to the wider global network, I … Continue reading →

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Check Your Ammo

Posted on September 19, 2009 by ehurst

How are you going to fight if you have no weapon? Yes, I believe doom and gloom is on our doorstep. It’s not a bad idea to have weapons and ammo. It’s a pretty good idea to convert whatever fungible … Continue reading →

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OKC: No Place Is Safe

Posted on September 18, 2009 by ehurst

I doubt there is any part of the US where you can hope to avoid the crushing grip of the government, should it take an interest in you. It’s possible one could play hard-to-get, perhaps in some desert regions, but … Continue reading →

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