Ryder Not Guilty!

September 30, 2008 by Nick Ryder · 24 Comments
Filed under: Announcement, Personal Freedom

Despite admitting traveling 50 mph in an area where the signs say 35, Keene District Judge Burke found Nick Ryder not guilty of his speeding ticket. Either the trooper was deemed not a sufficient witness, or it was the twelve people willing to stand with Ryder as he told the court he would not pay the fine.

Once we free ourselves, we can begin to free the people around us. Thank you everyone for this, and many more to come.

Links to related images:

“ruling” letter sent to Ryder
Judge’s Handwriting

Slimy Feds Reschedule Kat Kanning’s “Trial”; 25+ Activists Turnout Anyway!

September 30, 2008 by Ian · Leave a Comment
Filed under: Copwatch, Corruption, News, Personal Freedom, Police, Video

Here’s the scoop from the Ridley Report:

Lauren Canario’s Federal “Trial”

September 30, 2008 by Ian · Leave a Comment
Filed under: News, Personal Freedom, Police, Video

Local liberty activist Lauren Canario was in federal court for a show trial on Friday. Here’s a summary from the Ridley Report.

Part 1:

Part 2:

VIDEO: Free Keene’s Nick Refuses to Pay Speeding Ticket!

September 30, 2008 by Ian · Leave a Comment
Filed under: Economic Freedom, News, Police, Ryder Report, Video

Thanks to the Ridley Report, here’s part 1:

and part 2:

Liberty Activists Call WKBK’s “Talkback” 2008-09-27

September 27, 2008 by Ian · 7 Comments
Filed under: Audio, Economic Freedom, Issues, Personal Freedom, Thuggery

Radio Tower Liberty activists called WKBK’s Talkback this morning to discuss the hot dog vendor controversy, the freedom couch, noncooperation, the Free State Project, defending oneself, economic hitmen, and Keene government people.

Please join us in calling the program with a pro-liberty viewpoint. Get details and discuss on this Free Keene forum thread.

Download the MP3.

Keene “Judge” Edward Burke Backs Down

September 27, 2008 by Ian · 5 Comments
Filed under: News, Personal Freedom, Police, Video

Panning of video cameras and multiple recording devices are now allowed in Keene’s “district court”. Dave Ridley reports:

Free Minds TV September 26, 2008 (EP 79)

September 26, 2008 by toby · Leave a Comment
Filed under: Free Minds TV, National, News, Personal Freedom, Video

Free Minds TV director sentenced to 15 days in jail for failing to pay a fine levied upon her by the feds for protesting in at the IRS. Also, the Downsizer Dispatch, judge orders release of secret prison abuse photos, and more boarder regulations enacted by DHS.

Free Minds Radio is live on Sundays from 3-5pm. Join us this week as we move to terrestrial radio. http://www.freemindsradio.com.

Court over a Couch, Oct 1st!

September 26, 2008 by Ian · 45 Comments
Filed under: Announcement, Personal Freedom, Police, Response, Thuggery

If you’ve been reading this blog for the last month or so, you know that the “City of Keene” has been threatening me over my tenants’ couch in their lawn. First, they sent one of their “enforcers” to threaten me with a $100 ticket. Then, one of the commenters here on Free Keene dug up a little dirt on their “enforcer” Carl Patten Jr. Early last week, my tenants snapped a photo of Mr. Patten snooping around and photographing the couch.

Here is the latest on the situation. The day after Mr. Patten was caught snooping, a letter arrived in my mailbox Read more

Triple Civil Disobedience Success!

September 26, 2008 by Ian · 7 Comments
Filed under: Economic Freedom, Personal Freedom, Police, Ryder Report, Update

Today’s triple civil disobedience was a triple success! Watch here at FreeKeene.com for video later, but here’s a quick summary:

RidleyReport.com‘s Dave Ridley was informed before the trial that the “judge”, Mr. Burke had reviewed his ordinances and determined his earlier interpretation had been incorrect and that cameras may now be panned by their operator while in Keene “district court”.
Additionally, the man in the robe did not publicly acknowledge another major change that occurred today. All entrants are now allowed recording devices. Four video cameras were operational today, as compared to Mr. Burke’s earlier commandment of one camera per court.
Free Keene blogger Nick Ryder had an apparent victory in his refusal to pay a speeding ticket. Mr. Burke heard the case, and after Nick made his final statement, Burke said he’d take it under advisement and ended the “trial”. If he were going to pronounce Nick guilty, he’d have done it then.
NH Free Press publisher Russell Kanning appeared in front of Mr. Burke to update the “city” on their demand he perform 30 hours community service. Kanning has completed 0 hours and Burke extended the due date out 60 more days.

This morning’s multiple success is still more proof that noncooperation and civil disobedience result in immediate, tangible changes with a large return on investment. Compare this to how difficult achieving today’s successes would have been “working inside the system” by running campaigns and contacting “representatives”, and begging they change the system. How much time and effort would that have taken? Noncooperative activists achieved their goals with a total turnout of 12 activists, a couple hours of time, a few press releases, and some courage.

Please join the peaceful evolution here in Keene. The fun is just beginning! Also, join our discussion on the Free Keene Forum!

NH Free Press Editor Kat Kanning and FMTV Director Lauren Canario Kidnapped and Imprisoned!

September 25, 2008 by Ian · Leave a Comment
Filed under: Free Minds TV, News, Thuggery

Lauren Canario, director of Free Minds TV was arrested first, in a clear attempt to cripple Keene’s pro liberty media contingent. Here’s the story from the NH Free Press’ Kat Kanning.

Then, Kat, the editor of the NH Free Press, was arrested while attending Lauren’s trial at the federal “court” in Concord, NH. Here’s the Ridley Report on Kat’s arrest: