The Forge of Freedom

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Episode 150. The Future of Gun Rights: Missouri's Legal Battle and the Supremacy Clause

 

In this episode, Alex Ooley discusses a recent opinion issued by the United States Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit regarding the Second Amendment Preservation Act (SAPA) in Missouri. The law, adopted in 2021, aims to prevent state officials from assisting in the enforcement of federal gun control laws that are deemed unconstitutional. The court ruled that the law violates the Supremacy Clause because it purports to invalidate federal law. However, Ooley argues that the court mi...

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Episode 149. GOALS, Guns, and the NRA's Future

In this episode of the Forge of Freedom podcast, host Alex Ooley is joined by John Richardson to discuss the conclusion of the bench trial in the case against the NRA by the New York Attorney General. They also talk about John's experience at the First Annual Goals Conference in Knoxville, Tennessee. The conference featured range days, vendor exhibits, and educational panels. The judge in the NRA case did not order a court-appointed monitor but issued an interim decision with six a...

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Episode 148. War, Peace, and the State (by Murray Rothbard)

 

In this episode of the Forge of Freedom podcast, Alex Ooley discusses the essay 'War, Peace, and the State' by Murray Rothbard. He emphasizes the importance of understanding the principles of war and peace and the morality of state aggression. Alex highlights the absurdity of conscription and the dehumanization of soldiers. He argues that war should be limited to defensive violence against aggressors and condemns the use of modern weapons of mass destruction. Alex also discusses the role of...

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Episode 147. Embracing the Cross of Fatherhood: Philosophy, Faith, and Facing Obstacles

 

The conversation revolves around the theme of facing obstacles and the role of fatherhood. Alex Ooley shares his personal experience of becoming a father and the importance of embracing obstacles. He also discusses the intersection of philosophy and religion, emphasizing the idea that the obstacle is the way. He highlights the burden and responsibility of being a father and the need to bear our own crosses to guide our children. The central message is to orient ourselves towards Go...

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Episode 146. Clarification Request by the Trace and "Eight Essential Principles Behind the Second Amendment"

 

In this episode, the host provides clarification on a previous episode and discusses an article about the Second Amendment. He clarifies his description of an organization called the Trace, which promotes gun control and presents biased information under the guise of objectivity. He emphasizes the importance of understanding the bias in their reporting. The host then shares an article from the Tenth Amendment Center that highlights eight essential principles behind the Second Amendment. These principles in...

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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...