Cryptocurrencies and Freedom: A Beginner's Guide to Financial Independence - Part 1

Greetings, fellow freedom-seekers! Today, we're diving into the fascinating world of cryptocurrencies and how they can help you achieve financial independence. If you're tired of the traditional financial system and want to take control of your own financial destiny, this post is for you.

What are Cryptocurrencies?

Cryptocurrencies are digital or virtual currencies that use cryptography for security and operate independently of a central bank. The most famous example is Bitcoin, but there are thousands of other cryptocurrencies out there, each with its own unique features and purposes.

Why are Cryptocurrencies Important for Financial Independence?

1. 
   Decentralization: Cryptocurrencies are decentralized, meaning they are not controlled by any government or financial institution. This gives you the freedom to transact without the need for intermediaries, reducing fees and increasing privacy.
2. Security: Cryptocurrencies use advanced cryptographic techniques to secure transactions and control the creation of new units. This makes them more secure than traditional forms of payment, reducing the risk of fraud and identity theft.
3. Global Accessibility: Cryptocurrencies can be accessed by anyone with an internet connection, regardless of their location or financial status. This makes them an ideal tool for promoting financial inclusion and empowering individuals in underserved communities.
4. Inflation Protection: Many cryptocurrencies, like Bitcoin, have a limited supply, which can protect your wealth from inflation caused by the devaluation of traditional currencies.
5. Investment Opportunities: Cryptocurrencies have the potential to generate significant returns on investment. However, they are also highly volatile, so it's important to do your research and invest wisely.

How to Get Started with Cryptocurrencies

Ready to take the plunge into the world of cryptocurrencies? Here are some steps to get you started:

1. Educate Yourself: Learn about the different cryptocurrencies available, their features, and the technology behind them. Understanding the basics will help you make informed decisions.
2. Choose a Wallet: A cryptocurrency wallet is a secure digital wallet used to store, send, and receive digital currency. Choose a wallet that supports the cryptocurrencies you want to use and has a good reputation for security.
3. Buy Your First Cryptocurrency: You can purchase cryptocurrencies on various online exchanges using traditional currency or other cryptocurrencies. Make sure to choose a reputable exchange and follow theirKnow Your Customer (KYC) and Anti-Money Laundering (AML) procedures.
4. Secure Your Investment: Keep your cryptocurrency safe by enabling two-factor authentication on your wallet and exchange accounts, and consider using a hardware wallet for added security.
5. Stay Informed: Keep up-to-date with the latest news and developments in the cryptocurrency world, as this can have a significant impact on the value of your investments.

By following these steps and taking a cautious approach, you can begin your journey towards financial independence using cryptocurrencies. Remember, the key to success is to stay informed, be patient, and never invest more than you can afford to lose. Happy investing!

The Art of Agorism: How to Practice Counter-Economics in Your Daily Life

Greetings, fellow freedom-seekers! Today, we're diving into the fascinating world of agorism, a

philosophy and practice that aims to create a freer society by engaging in voluntary exchanges and counter-economics. If you're tired of the status quo and want to live a life that minimizes your entanglement with the government, this post is for you.

What is Agorism?

Agorism is a social philosophy that advocates for a society based on voluntary exchanges and the creation of a free-market anarchist system. It was developed by philosopher Samuel Edward Konkin III in the 1970s. The term "agorism" comes from the Greek word "agora," which means "marketplace."

The Counter-Economy: A Brief Overview

The counter-economy is the underground or "black" market where individuals engage in voluntary exchanges without the interference of the state. This includes everything from bartering and using cryptocurrencies to participating in the sharing economy and engaging in other forms of non-coercive trade.

Practicing Agorism in Your Daily Life

Ready to start living the agorist life? Here are some tips and ideas to get you started:

Embrace Cryptocurrencies: Start using cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and Ethereum for your daily transactions. Not only do they provide a level of anonymity, but they also help you avoid the traditional banking system and its associated fees.

Forget trying to trade in and out of crypto, hoping to flip coins to gain dollars or other government fiat.  Abandon government fiat as much as possible.  Remember, Central Bank currencies are inflationary and are heading to zero eventually.  Don't think about using Bitcoin or Ethereum to make money - they ARE the money.  Use your Federal Reserve Notes to make Bitcoin, not the other way around!

Support the Sharing Economy: Participate in platforms like Airbnb, Uber, and TaskRabbit. These services allow you to share resources and skills with others without the need for government intervention.

Barter and Trade: Get involved in local bartering networks or online platforms that facilitate the exchange of goods and services without the use of traditional currency.

Grow Your Own Food: Start a small garden or join a community garden to grow your own fruits and
vegetables. This will help you become more self-sufficient and reduce your reliance on the government-regulated food industry.

Educate Yourself and Others: Learn more about agorism, voluntaryism, and other related philosophies. Share your knowledge with friends and family to help spread the word about peaceful, voluntary alternatives to the current system.

Engage in Skill-Sharing: Offer your skills and talents to others in exchange for their services or goods. This could include anything from tutoring and web design to carpentry and cooking.

Use Open-Source Software: Opt for open-source software and platforms whenever possible. This not
only supports the free exchange of ideas but also helps you avoid proprietary software that may come with hidden costs and restrictions.

Remember, that agorism is about the free flow of ideas and exchanging actual products and services.  Intellectual Property is generally not incorporated into these ideas as they require constant policing, invasions of privacy, and new definitions to the ideas of theft or property, that are not congruent with a free society.  

By incorporating these practices into your daily life, you'll be taking meaningful steps towards living a freer, more voluntaryist existence. Remember, agorism is a journey, and every small action counts. So, go forth and practice counter-economics with a smile on your face and a rebellious twinkle in your eye!

What do you think of this list?  Of course there are many more ways to practice living free that are not included.  What are your favorites?  Leave your ideas in the comments!

Defending Trump

Conservatives that are supporting Trump sound just like the liberals who defended Obama by claiming that the previous administration did it first.




If you hated Obama so much and thought that he was such a terrible president, why do you defend the policies of your guy by illustrating the fact that Obama did it first?  Wouldn't that be a bad thing?  

Homeschool/Unschool - Do Not Trust Government to Raise Your Child.

Living free means divorcing yourself from as many of the government's control systems as possible and one of the most powerful and insidious systems is public education.

Public Education is not about education.  It's about robbing children from their parents, breaking up families, and creating soldiers.

When you think about it and put things in perspective, the idea of sending your children off to strangers to be raised is absolutely insane. 

Most people would never even think that they are doing this, but think about it.  The average American works until 5pm, and gets home between 5:30 and 6pm.  That means that their children are being cared for by others from the time they are dropped off at school around 8am, until 6pm.  You get home, just in time to feed them and make sure they do their homework before going to bed. 

Homework exists to ensure that the government institution that is raising them does not allow too much interaction with the parents, so even while at home, the children are under government control.  It is based on the ridiculous notion that 6-7 hours of instruction is insufficient to educate the child, yet homeschooled kids who regularly out-perform public schooled kids, spend only 3-4 hours a day doing lessons. 

Think about this.  Your child learned to walk by watching you.  They learned to speak by imitating you.  For the first few years of your child's life from the time he was born, the child knew you as his teacher.  A special bond developed in the child's mind between you and your child.  You were imprinted in the child's mind before he could talk that he learned great things from you.

Then the system demanded that you hand over your child to others to teach them.  This was a strange concept to the child and it is a very new idea in human history and the results have been disastrous.  It's time to scrap this 18th century Prussian system and go back to what humans have done for the majority of our existence, educate our own children, maintaining that special bond that was formed early in your child's life.

The idea of homeschooling seems overwhelming and daunting to many parents who have never done it.  Think about that for a minute.  Why should a properly educated adult feel intimidated about teaching a child, let alone THEIR OWN CHILD?  What have they been doing all this time? 

Homeschooling is simple, there are many resources available to help you.  Find people who are successful homeschoolers, network with them, and learn from them.  Structure is not as important as you think it is. 

Some recommended resources are listed here: 
www.KhanAcademy.com
www.udemy.com
www.openculture.com/freeonlinecourses - Over 1300 FREE Online Courses from major universities (and counting).
www.udacity.com
www.wikipedia.org
https://www.arduino.cc - Learn electronic development and coding using these open-source cheap-as-dirt microcontroller development boads.
www.raspberrypi.org - Lean to write code in Python and other languages using these open-source cheap computers.


Feel free to add your own recommendations in the comments.

Vladimir Putin Denounces U.S. "Evidence" of Syrian Gas Attack

Putin calls out the United States on their claim that they have evidence of Syria's alleged sarin gas attack.  Calls it a "crock of shit". 

A Kid Snuck into John Lennon's Hotel with a Tape Recorder, This was the Result.

In 1969, a 14 year old kid snuck into John Lennon's hotel room with a tape recorder. Lennon didn't kick him out, but rather sat down and talked with him.

FBI & Memphis Police Have Admitted Their Role in the Assassination of Dr. King

From The Free Thought Project

FBI & Memphis Police Have Admitted Their Role in the Assassination of Dr. King

Andrew Emett January 16, 2017 

Nearly 50 years since the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., the FBI and Memphis Police Department have sparingly released information implicating themselves or members of their agencies in facilitating and directly causing the untimely death of Dr. King. Although the Justice Department officially claims James Earl Ray assassinated MLK, a civil suit later determined that a Memphis cop was involved in a conspiracy to murder the civil rights leader.

During a rainstorm on February 1, 1968, two black sanitation workers in Memphis lost their lives when the truck’s compactor accidentally triggered. On that same day, 22 black sewer workers were sent home without pay while their white coworkers received compensation. Less than two weeks later, over a thousand black sanitation workers went on strike wearing placards reading, “I AM A MAN.”

On March 18, 1968, Dr. King spoke at a rally in Memphis promising to lead a march later in the month supporting the striking sanitation workers. According to the House Select Committee on Assassinations, a black civil rights group named the Invaders sabotaged the March 28 demonstration by distributing hundreds of two by two sticks attached to placards into the hands of impressionable black children caught breaking store windows. The Invaders allegedly incited violence against Dr. King’s orders of peaceful resistance.

Because of the violence perpetrated during the March 28 demonstration, the city of Memphis filed a formal complaint against Dr. King and his associates within the Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC). On the last day of his life, Dr. King spent most of his time with Dr. Ralph Abernathy of the SCLC. While Rev. Andrew “Andy” Young of the SCLC had convinced U.S. District Court Judge Bailey Brown to allow Dr. King to organize a peaceful march scheduled for April 8, Dr. King was preparing for dinner with Rev. Samuel “Billy” Kyles.

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On April 4, 1968, Dr. King’s Memphis PD security detail had been withdrawn, a black Memphis PD detective posted near the Lorraine Motel had been removed, and two black firemen in a station near the Lorraine Motel were transferred shortly before the assassination. Former Memphis PD Detective Jerry Williams had been assigned to Dr. King’s security detail twice before his final visit in 1968. Det. Williams asserted on Dr. King’s final visit that no black officers had been assigned to his security detail. The day before Dr. King’s death, Inspector Don H. Smith requested to remove his detail. The request was granted.

Accounts differ regarding Dr. King’s final words. According to FBI documents, Dr. King was discussing the weather with his chauffeur, Solomon Jones Jr., when the fatal shot struck. Rev. Jesse Jackson instead recalls Dr. King chastising him for not wearing a tie. Dr. King then turned to musician Ben Branch, who was standing beside Jackson, and said, “Make sure you play ‘Take My Hand, Precious Lord.’ Play it real pretty.” According to Jackson, those were his final words.is set to five minutes to midnight in response to North Korea nuclear testing.

Since revealing its illegal COINTELPRO harassment of Dr. King and the existence of at least 5 paid informants who reported to their Memphis Field Office, the FBI also disclosed that Dr. King’s trusted friend and renowned photographer, Ernest Withers, had been secretly working as an FBI informant. In addition to the FBI informants, a black undercover Memphis PD officer named Marrell McCollough had infiltrated the Invaders in 1968. McCollough stood in the parking lot of the Lorraine Motel on the night Dr. King died. He claimed to have been the first person to reach the body.

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Although the Invaders had been removed from the Lorraine Motel a few hours earlier, undercover MPD officer Marrell McCollough remained on the premises until Dr. King’s death. McCollough claimed he spent the day shopping with Rev. James Bevel and Rev. James Orange of the SCLC. Standing in the parking lot of the Lorraine Motel, McCollough witnessed Dr. King’s assassination then ran up the stairs to view the body. ABC News confirmed McCollough went on to join the CIA, and he later testified on March 12, 1978, to the House Select Committee on Assassinations.

While recalling Dr. King’s final moments, Rev. Billy Kyles who was standing beside Dr. King on the balcony admitted decades later, “Only as I moved away so he could have a clear shot, the shot rang out.” Kyles has denied working as an FBI informant, even though he was accused of being a confidential Memphis PD informant.

In 1999, civil trial King v. Jowers determined former Memphis PD officer Loyd Jowers had been complicit in a conspiracy to assassinate Dr. King. In December 1993, Jowers appeared on ABC’s Prime Time Live confessing to his participation in Dr. King’s assassination. Jowers admitted he believed MPD Lt. Earl Clark fired the shot that killed Dr. King, not James Earl Ray. Although the U.S. government claims that Jowers fabricated his allegations, they have also admitted responsibility in attempting to ruin Dr. King’s marriage and persuading him to commit suicide.

Read more at http://thefreethoughtproject.com/fbi-memphis-polices-admitted-involvement-assassination-mlk/#TFWMQDqLc4kac9bS.99