The Forge of Freedom

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Episode 145. Restitution: A Just Approach to Addressing Crime (with Mary Ruwart)

 

Dr. Mary Ruwart discusses the concept of restitution as a way to address crime. Restitution involves the offender making amends to the victim by compensating them for the harm caused. This approach focuses on restoring the victim and balancing the non-aggression principle of not initiating force, fraud, or theft. Restitution has been shown to reduce recidivism rates and provide true rehabilitation. The current criminal justice system often neglects the needs of the victim and fails to make them wh...

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Episode 144.  The NRA's Fall from Grace: Corruption, Trial, and Declining Influence

 

In this episode of the Forge of Freedom podcast, host Alex Ooley interviews John Richardson, the man behind the “Only Guns and Money” blog and a prominent voice in the firearms community. They discuss the current state of the NRA and the ongoing trial in New York against the organization. The conversation covers the background of the case, the jury verdict, the financial state of the NRA, and the recent NRA annual meeting. The hope for reform within the NRA...

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Episode 143. The Anti-Federalist Papers and the Hobgoblins of Anarchy

 

In this episode, Alex Ooley briefly discusses the news of former President Donald Trump being shot at a rally before discussing the topic of anarchy and the Anti-Federalist papers. He shares Anti-Federalist number six, titled 'The Hobgoblins of Anarchy,' which warns against rushing into a new form of government and advocates for occasional conflict over despotism. The host emphasizes the importance of the Anti-Federalists in shaping the Bill of Rights and restraining government power. He also addresses the misconception of...

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Episode 142. The Tyranny of Gun Control with Jacob G. Hornberger (rerun of Ep. 60)

 

Jacob Hornberger discusses the importance of gun rights and the right to self-defense in a free society. He explains that the right to keep and bear arms is rooted in the concept of private property and the right to sustain one's life. The Second Amendment protects the pre-existing right to own guns and serves as an insurance policy against tyrannical governments. Hornberger emphasizes that an armed citizenry can resist and fight back against oppression, even i...

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Episode 141. Resistance to Government Oppression: The Spirit of Jimmy Lai

The article discusses the story of Jimmy Lai, a Hong Kong entrepreneur and media mogul who sacrificed his wealth and freedom to fight for the preservation of freedom in Hong Kong. Lai's journey from poverty to success is highlighted, as well as the history of Hong Kong under British rule and its subsequent encroachment by China. The article emphasizes the lack of international attention and outcry over Lai's political persecution and calls for a groundswell movement to...

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Episode 140. Loper Bright, the Balance of Powers, and Firearms at the Supreme Court

 

In this episode of the Forge of Freedom, Alex Ooley discusses recent Supreme Court decisions, focusing on the Loper Bright case that eliminated Chevron deference. Chevron deference is a doctrine that gives administrative agencies the benefit of the doubt in interpreting ambiguous statutes. Ooley argues that these agencies have overstepped their authority and become an all-powerful, unelected branch of government. He believes that the elimination of Chevron deference will have wide-ranging effects on these agencies. Ooley al...

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Episode 139. Freedom First: Donald Rainwater's Campaign for Governor

 

In this episode of the Forge of Freedom podcast, host Alex Ooley interviews Donald Rainwater, a candidate for governor of Indiana. Rainwater discusses his background, the importance of limited government and libertarian values, and his plans for tax reform and drug policy. He emphasizes the need to reduce property taxes and eliminate the state income tax, as well as decriminalize and legalize cannabis. Rainwater believes that individuals should have the freedom to make their own choices and that government should not in...

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Episode 138. Rahimi, Politics, and Originalism

 

In this episode of the Forge of Freedom podcast, host Alex Ooley discusses the recent Supreme Court decision in the Rahimi case, which challenged the constitutionality of a federal statute prohibiting the possession of firearms and ammunition by someone subject to a domestic violence restraining order. Ooley argues that while some commentators view the decision as a victory for the Second Amendment, it is actually a loss, albeit not as bad as it could have been. He provides background on Second Amendment litigation and th...

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Episode 137. 2nd Amendment: The Untold Truth Schools Don’t Teach

 

In this episode, the Alex Ooley discusses the recent Supreme Court opinion on the constitutionality of a provision related to the possession of firearms by individuals subject to domestic violence restraining orders. He mentions that the opinion was not a victory for gun rights. Alex also shares an article from the Tenth Amendment Center that explores the four main reasons or purposes for the Second Amendment. These include guaranteeing the states a militia power, promoting the individual natural right of s...

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Episode 136. ATF Rules on Bump-Stocks and Pistol Stabilizing Braces Shot Down (Cargill and Mock)

In this episode of the Forge of Freedom podcast, Mike and Alex discuss two recent cases related to gun rights: Mock v. Garland and Garland v. Cargill. The Mock v. Garland case addresses the pistol stabilizing brace rule, while the Garland v. Cargill case deals with the redefinition of a semi-automatic firearm as a Machine gun when equipped with a bump stock. Both cases challenge the authority and rulemaking of the ATF, highlighting the n...