The Anatomy of the State by Murray N. Rothbard

The Anatomy of the State by Murray N. Rothbard

Although I consider myself a huge fan of Rothbard, a Facebook friend of mine recommended this particular essay (which I had not previously read) as essential to understanding the nature of the State. After reading it, I would have to agree... Rothbard excellently lays bare the predatory, parasitic quality of the State...
If you have not previously considered the question of the nature and legitimacy of the State, then this essay truly is a must read as a primer on that consideration...

In Defense of Sedition by Thomas DiLorenzo

In Defense of Sedition by Thomas DiLorenzo

This is the kind of fire we need to motivate an American reawakening! We the people...the Sovereign states...together must act to take back the dignity and freedom sucked from us over the past few generations. We are not serfs, so why do we consent to being treated as such by our government servants?

STAND UP!!!

Are You Ready For The Coming Obama Retirement Trap? by Ron Holland

Are You Ready For The Coming Obama Retirement Trap? by Ron Holland

The author of this article is a retirement specialist and that, of course, may color his outlook. That said, I can find no quarrel with his analysis regarding the legitimacy of the national debt accrued in the name of the people and yet for the benefit of a minuscule few. Even now I am picking up word that the Fed is contemplating bailing out Greece from its debt crisis...WHY? Although I don't have the info at hand, I am willing to bet it may be because certain US financial institutions may have interests in a bailout... Say, institutions such as Goldman Sachs? It is bullshit and I for one am willing to rationally consider exit strategies for the sovereign states as legitimate vehicles to escape the tyranny of the federal government and its cabal of illegitimate financiers.

Good God...the more I read and hear, the more disturbed I become, recognizing that to some sick extent, we live in a world that is distressingly like the Matrix. There is the projected/perceived reality and then, there is cold, hard reality. That splash of reality in the face is a refreshing (depressing) wake-up call that our country and liberty are at stake...

The Secessionist Campaign for the Republic of Vermont

The Secessionist Campaign for the Republic of Vermont

Looks like some left-libertarian folks in Vermont are intent on taking the gloves off and proclaiming their intent/desire to secede from the Union. More power to the Green Staters...

Unfortunately, I don't think that they will find the necessary amount of popular and legislative support within their state. Vermont's neighbor, New Hampshire may arrive at that point sooner provided the Free State Project folks have some success in obtaining the required concentrations of like-thinking people. Wyoming may as well.

That said, I don't think that secession is the first thing these folks ought to be striving for... They may find more accommodation in pursuing staunch 10th, 2nd, 4th, and 1st amendment state legislation as well as standing strongly for interposition and nullification of federal laws and unwanted encroachment. If these efforts do not work, then eventually the way to secession may be cleared.

Finally, I should state that I do not support secession as a preferred initial means of dealing with an overbearing and encroaching federal government. However, provided a logical, moral, and ethical progression of steps has been taken to assert the will of the people of the state, and it has been to no avail, then the state ought to be free to secede from its union with the United States. After all,lest anyone forget, each state came to the Union on behalf of the will of its people...so should they be free to leave the union....